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#30886 of 31413 Re: Edmunds Car of the Week: STi [kyfdx] by tsy Mar 22, 2009 (3:15 pm)
Replying to: kyfdx (Mar 22, 2009 7:11 am) Sorry, I agree with Bob. The negativity is more than usual. Even considering my pro-Subaru bias. I'm not a closed minded person, I realize the STi has it's weaknesses (what car at any price doesn't?)- but the editors sure seem like they've thrown objectivity out the window. I mean, talk about petty, complaining bitterly about the dead pedal? It's not like he's complaining about the seats even. I've heard of people complain about the lack of a dead pedal, but really, how hard can it be to get used to a dead pedal? tom
#30887 of 31413 Re: Edmunds Car of the Week: STi [rsholland] by p0926 Mar 22, 2009 (9:38 pm)
Replying to: rsholland (Mar 22, 2009 10:09 am) I don't know... I did a quick scan thru the posts and sure, there were a few complaints and a couple of editors have an obvious bias for the Evo but there were also a number of favorable posts. Besides, the STi is a very polarizing niche vehicle and only a very small percentage of the driving public would ever consider buying one. So it shouldn't be surprising that not every editor is going to appreciate what the STi has to offer and will instead, nitpick its faults (which all cars have). -Frank
#30888 of 31413 Re: Coming up on six months... [kyfdx] by lucien2 Mar 25, 2009 (8:31 am)
Replying to: kyfdx (Mar 04, 2009 12:09 pm) I haven't weighed in recently. I honestly don't recall where I was. I topped out in feb. at 183 or so, this winter was particularly bad. My cycling season kicked off two weeks ago, and is off to a slow (i.e. chilly) start. BUT, it's the earliest I've ever started. I'm sick this week, so I don't think a mid-week ride is in the cards. All in all, I expect my winter weight to start coming off a little in March, and then start coming off big time in April. Regardless of the contest, I'm aiming to get come into my summer weight sometime in April...175 or so. I won't be back to 170 until the end of the summer, when I've put in the most miles. But who knows? Given the early start, maybe I'm on track to crack the 170 line? THAT could be an interesting goal. Internet BMI calculators say I should be between 172 and 176. Replies to this message: rsholland (Mar 25, 2009 9:55 am)
#30889 of 31413 Re: Coming up on six months... [lucien2] by rsholland Mar 25, 2009 (9:55 am)
Replying to: lucien2 (Mar 25, 2009 8:31 am) Down to 203 as of yesterday, from a high of 214 a couple of months ago. Hoping to get to 200 by the end of the month. Not sure if I can make it, but I'm trying... Bob
#30890 of 31413 Re: Edmunds Car of the Week: STi [tsy] by ateixeira Mar 25, 2009 (11:55 am)
Replying to: tsy (Mar 21, 2009 1:22 pm) They even prefer the sedan. EVOs are cool but the 5 door EVO looks dorky (the concept was cool).
#30891 of 31413 Weight by hondafriek Apr 05, 2009 (9:29 am)
For the first time in years I have gained weight, but I have a good excuse. I had knee reconstruction surgery 2 months ago, which has basically kept me housebound. Unfortunately the surgery did not do what we hoped it would. I am now scheduled for a complete knee replacement at the end of April. So that rules out exercising for the forseeable future. Guess I will have to learn the exercise about pushing away from the table. Cheers Pat. Replies to this message: rsholland (Apr 05, 2009 10:03 am) ladywclass (Apr 05, 2009 10:51 am) volkov (Apr 05, 2009 1:09 pm) bat1161 (Apr 07, 2009 7:13 am) tsy (Apr 07, 2009 11:06 am) steve_ (Apr 07, 2009 11:54 am)
#30892 of 31413 Re: Weight [hondafriek] by rsholland Apr 05, 2009 (10:03 am)
Replying to: hondafriek (Apr 05, 2009 9:29 am) Bummer Pat. I'm sorry to hear that. I hope your new knee works out for you. Bob
#30893 of 31413 Re: Weight [hondafriek] by ladywclass Apr 05, 2009 (10:51 am)
Replying to: hondafriek (Apr 05, 2009 9:29 am) awwwww Pat ... sorry you'll have to endure more surgery ... at least they have come so far with the artificial joints .. and you're likely helping the Indiana economy .... joint replacement parts is a big business in our area .... (little consolation to you, I know ...)
#30894 of 31413 Re: Weight [hondafriek] by volkov Apr 05, 2009 (1:09 pm)
Replying to: hondafriek (Apr 05, 2009 9:29 am) Do you swim? Still excellent exercise even with joint problems, or maybe even especially with joint problems. EVen if completely unusable, you can get a very good workout with ankle floats and upper body laps only. I'm getting the stationary bike going and soon transitioning to rollers and the road bike. Currently bouncing between 174-176 on the daily check-up. Too busy with work to get more exercise in. Commuting to work is still a month away at minimum. Snow another 3" last week. Warm weather has melted more than that, but the streets are still not what I consider safe and reliable in my more mature years. If I can get going, I might even trek down to Moab for a spring trip in mid May.
#30895 of 31413 Fell off the diet wagon last night... by rsholland Apr 06, 2009 (4:04 pm)
...and eat a box of 8 Entenmann's chocolate covered donuts for dinner, 300 calories apiece. Yikes! http://entenmanns.gwbakeries.com/op-prod.cfm/prodId/7203000018 Loved every bite. Back to the gym today... Bob Replies to this message: lucien2 (Apr 07, 2009 10:04 am) rsholland (Apr 07, 2009 10:26 am) ateixeira (Apr 09, 2009 10:05 am) and 6 more...