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#22661 of 31410 Not only did I get there late.... by fibber2 Oct 22, 2004 (10:57 am)
(being Mr. Mom last night), but I left the virtual gift at home in my rush! Oh, well.... What I did catch in the last 15 minutes was fun. Have a good weekend, everyone! Steve
#22662 of 31410 Re: [paisan] by kens Oct 23, 2004 (8:08 pm)
Replying to: paisan (Oct 21, 2004 12:10 pm) I've also been watching "Desparate Housewives". I was weary of watching the pilot due to the title, but Kana got me hooked. It's a zany and witty comedy. I read that several companies stopped advertising during the show because it was too "racy". Perhaps Subaru could buy a spot at a discount? Ken
#22663 of 31410 They also by paisan Oct 23, 2004 (8:58 pm)
Doubled the advertising price from $150K to $300k per 30 seconds IIRC. I have the Tivo record that, The Wire and Law and Order since I'm at work during the shows. -mike
#22664 of 31410 by ateixeira Oct 25, 2004 (6:49 am)
It's over-acted and not very believable but funny nonetheless. Everyone's talking about it at the water cooler, though. After watching it for the first time, that ad would indeed be understood by Desperate's viewers. -juice Replies to this message: wrxrallyer (Oct 25, 2004 7:40 am)
#22665 of 31410 Re: [ateixeira] by wrxrallyer Oct 25, 2004 (7:40 am)
Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 25, 2004 6:49 am) I think it's meant to not be believable, which i think is part of its charm, IMHO. Loved the line about being known as the Mom of the boys who painted the little girl blue!! I think its also fun that i can relate a number of the characters to real neighbors, although no one has been digging up their pools.. (at least that i know of...) O
#22666 of 31410 by ateixeira Oct 25, 2004 (7:43 am)
There is tons of near-nudity, I mean lingerie and obscured shots. Imagine if it were on HBO! -juice
#22667 of 31410 New York Times Sunday issue -- Legacy and OB article by kens Oct 25, 2004 (7:48 am)
Did anyone else catch the Legacy and OB write up in the Sunday NY Times Sports Section this weekend? (requires log-in) http://www.nytimes.com/2004/10/24/automobiles/24AUTO.html Overall a comprehensive write up. One interesting comment from the writer: "I found it easier to get the throttle response I wanted with the automatic." He was comparing a 5MT OBXT with a 5EAT LGT wagon. Ken
#22668 of 31410 by ateixeira Oct 25, 2004 (8:11 am)
OB's suspension has more play, so its responses aren't as sharp as the Legacy's. It might have been the suspension more so than the tranny. -juice
#22669 of 31410 by c_hunter Oct 25, 2004 (9:33 am)
Throttle by wire works far better with an auto in my opinion. It has little "driver" benefit with a manual transmission. So that's probably what he noted. I also think the throttle response is better with the 5EAT, in either car. Craig
#22670 of 31410 by locke2c Oct 25, 2004 (9:43 am)
the torque converter's ability to freewheel a bit allows the turbocharger to spool faster. if you're cruising at low RPM and nail the throttle, this is immediately obvious. ~c