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sim buying philosophy

Neil Mouneimn

sim buying philosophy

by Neil Mouneimn » Wed, 05 May 1999 04:00:00

Me personally, I have to have just about every sim that really e***s me.
Not too many do, so it's not a big deal most of the time. When too many
good games come out at the same time, I start selling old ones, avoid
taking unnecessary trips in the car, avoid going to the movies, and eat
out less often - works out well enough.

Looks like there are more than a few of us who like to go fast, internal
combustion or no. =)

'97 Klein Mantra Comp rebuilt from the ground up with DT Revo spokes,
Stratashock Pro, XT/XTR mix, and various magnesium, titantium, and
aluminum aftermarket parts. Value is roughly $1800. Looks like a HAZMAT
vehicle with all the yellow and black. =)

On the road, my baby is a carbon '98 Kestrel 200SCi built from a bare frame
with 15g DT spokes, Michelin Axial Pro tires, Ultegra STI, and a triple crank.
It goes like a bat outta hell and is my favorite ride for long treks up Angeles
Crest Highway. Quite comfortable considering how efficient it is, too.
Approximate value of $2500. Twitchy handling but fun - you steer with
thought control. Just hope you have iron concentration. =)

The nice thing about bikes is that while you can spend a fortune on buying
them, it doesn't cost a fortune to keep them.

Neil M.


>Thanks for the support. I was beginning to think I was the only one who felt
>this way.
>As for the bike... merlin titanium tsali, sid fork, xtr, thompson composite,
>crossmax wheels, etc etc. That money pit has stopped, sanity reigns again.
>JM

^Frett

sim buying philosophy

by ^Frett » Wed, 05 May 1999 04:00:00

Gee Guys/Gals; My first car was a 55 Chevy w/ a 327, twin 4 barrel hollies,
jacked in the read for over size tires, roll & pleaded interior, hurst quick
shift
4 speed & a beautiful primer gray paint job & I paid $550 for it! And no the
engine wasn'y blown..<G> Just had the ugly gray primer that I painted later!
A Nice Deep Cherry Apple Red! Wish I had that car now! ;0) "O" yea; my
next car was a 1958 "Mga" Paid $650 for it.. Had it all thru college! I know
this was a bit OT but wanted to share some "fyi" and go down memory lane
of my 64-67 era......Cheers ^Fretts..




> : writes:

> :>What about you people?
> :>JM - go ahead and shoot me now, I have a $6000 bicycle...
> :>

> : Jeez,  I didn't spend that much for my CAR... :)

> After 15 years of driving and owning cars, and a similar period of cycling
> and canoeing, I have yet to reach the point where the value of the car is
> greater than the value of the toys attached to the shiny Yakima rack on
> top of the car.  And that's just the way I want to keep it!

> Stephen

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