So apparently I have been in the dark or under a freakin rock or something.... I was totally caught unaware when Em informed me about the movie Across The Universe, which is a musical set to nothing but music from The Beatles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111111one one
Yes, that does really excite me that much. And on top of it all, it looks like the storyline is going to be a really good one to boot. I think I could be just fine with a worthless storyline, so long as there is a sh*t ton of music from The Beatles.
I also read someplace while I was searching for information about the movie, that they tried to use some of the more obscure stuff from The Beatles. This means that the entire movie is going to be a wonderful trip through music that isn't just what everyone knows! I will get to exercise my brain, calling the album and track name on these more obscure songs... I think this will be an amazingly awesome experience.
All my little plans and schemes, lost like some forgotten dreams.
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Something clicked tonight.
I think I have finally found that sweet spot for my clutch. All evening I have been shifting beautifully and it is very enjoyable.
I do however desire more power. I think that part of the problems I have with actually accelerating at a decent speed (as opposed to taking off like a rocket) is that my engine lacks enough low end torque to ease into the clutch without being really precise. There seems to be a very tight sweet spot where the clutch engages and the throttle is just enough that you take off smoothly, but it is quite a quick take off, not that I mind, I just would like to avoid a cop pulling me over for it.
At any rate, there is a guy who builds a bolt on super charger kit for the V6 Tib. If I am ever in a position financially where I can afford one,i think I am going to go for it. They are showing that the straight kit, no other mods is putting around 200 horses on the ground, and add to that Intake, Header and a decent Exhaust, and you are looking at 250 WHP. I think that would be plenty sufficient for me. Just enough power to be fast, but not so much that I end up killing myself or going to jail :)
Of course, after that I would want the CF hood, a small drop and high performance suspension, maybe some rims with wider rubber.
Of course at some point along the line I have to grab a couple 10 inch subs and and amp, as well as some decent coaxes for the rear and a nice high quality component set for the front...
ahh dreams. Maybe if I win the lotto eh?
I never said WHY I felt bad... it wasn't for the obvious reasons... It's actually pretty convoluted.
I do however desire more power. I think that part of the problems I have with actually accelerating at a decent speed (as opposed to taking off like a rocket) is that my engine lacks enough low end torque to ease into the clutch without being really precise. There seems to be a very tight sweet spot where the clutch engages and the throttle is just enough that you take off smoothly, but it is quite a quick take off, not that I mind, I just would like to avoid a cop pulling me over for it.
At any rate, there is a guy who builds a bolt on super charger kit for the V6 Tib. If I am ever in a position financially where I can afford one,i think I am going to go for it. They are showing that the straight kit, no other mods is putting around 200 horses on the ground, and add to that Intake, Header and a decent Exhaust, and you are looking at 250 WHP. I think that would be plenty sufficient for me. Just enough power to be fast, but not so much that I end up killing myself or going to jail :)
Of course, after that I would want the CF hood, a small drop and high performance suspension, maybe some rims with wider rubber.
Of course at some point along the line I have to grab a couple 10 inch subs and and amp, as well as some decent coaxes for the rear and a nice high quality component set for the front...
ahh dreams. Maybe if I win the lotto eh?
I never said WHY I felt bad... it wasn't for the obvious reasons... It's actually pretty convoluted.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
oh hellz yes!
Nissan announced the New GT-R site today. If any Japanese car was more badass than the Nissan GT-R, then the world would probably collapse under the sheer weight of awesome-ness!
Seriously!
Now, I have my reservations about the current G35 based GT-R, since they moved away from the RB series straight six engine that was, quite simply, legendary. The new GT-R will have a turbo charged 3.8 liter V6, based on the 3.5 liter V6 in the 350Z and G35.
The VG35 has proven to be a very good engine, with a lot of potential, I just have a soft spot for the RB series and the concept of a straight 6. I am sure this will be every bit an enormously awesome car, I just have to reserve judgment until we see the pudding.
Style-wise, i have always preferred the R34 skyline over the G35. between the G35 and the 350Z, I prefer the 350, so the looks are probably the only location where I was worried. Based on the prototype however, I think they have managed to make the G35 a bit sexier and meaner looking to satisfy me.
Now, if only I had the 70k that it will street for here in the US...
Seriously!
Now, I have my reservations about the current G35 based GT-R, since they moved away from the RB series straight six engine that was, quite simply, legendary. The new GT-R will have a turbo charged 3.8 liter V6, based on the 3.5 liter V6 in the 350Z and G35.
The VG35 has proven to be a very good engine, with a lot of potential, I just have a soft spot for the RB series and the concept of a straight 6. I am sure this will be every bit an enormously awesome car, I just have to reserve judgment until we see the pudding.
Style-wise, i have always preferred the R34 skyline over the G35. between the G35 and the 350Z, I prefer the 350, so the looks are probably the only location where I was worried. Based on the prototype however, I think they have managed to make the G35 a bit sexier and meaner looking to satisfy me.
Now, if only I had the 70k that it will street for here in the US...
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
So, not such a great idea as once was thought...
Just to let you know, making up for the lameness of spending a 21st birthday watching the season primer of Heroes by creating a drinking game where you drink every time someone int he show says the words "hero" (or "Hiro"), "Special", or "Destiny"....??
Not such a hot idea....
Kevin called in today with a "head cold".... Jen was just shaking her head because she KNOWS... lol
Not such a hot idea....
Kevin called in today with a "head cold".... Jen was just shaking her head because she KNOWS... lol
Monday, September 24, 2007
film making...
... In case you don't remember, or never saw that post... I would love to make a film. Get in to the whole 'film making' deal.
Well, I was having trouble getting my butt in gear writing an actual movie script. I am a bit put off by the thought of just playing around, and I have this internal desire to do something amazing. So I was at a bit of a stalled state.
Well, I was recently introduced to the Bad Hellogoodbye (thank you very much Em) and fell in love with the song Here (In Your Arms). Yes, I know, where have I been? The answer is easy, under a rock somewhere... at least musically speaking that is.
I don't know if you have seen the music video for this song, but it is not exactly a great one. Now, admittedly, had my first experience with this song have been viewing the video, I would likely not have much problem with it. It is a good video in it;s concept and execution, however, having listened to that specific track probably close to 100 times over the course of the three days I owned the CD before viewing said video, I had already constructed a music video of my own in my head... when this failed to match reality, I was let down, so to speak.
So I set out to put my idea on paper, and three pages of pencil scratchings later, I then brought all of that into the computer and I now have a completed script! My first ever, and the only person who has read it loves it. My next step is to begin storyboarding it and then placing the storyboards into a video in time with the music so that it is easier to visualize.
Heidi thinks that we should make it ourselves and youtube it... I have to say that I am pretty strongly considering it. All we need at this point is the equipment and people to play the band members, and a girl... oh yeah, and an immensely large field of flowers...
Well, I was having trouble getting my butt in gear writing an actual movie script. I am a bit put off by the thought of just playing around, and I have this internal desire to do something amazing. So I was at a bit of a stalled state.
Well, I was recently introduced to the Bad Hellogoodbye (thank you very much Em) and fell in love with the song Here (In Your Arms). Yes, I know, where have I been? The answer is easy, under a rock somewhere... at least musically speaking that is.
I don't know if you have seen the music video for this song, but it is not exactly a great one. Now, admittedly, had my first experience with this song have been viewing the video, I would likely not have much problem with it. It is a good video in it;s concept and execution, however, having listened to that specific track probably close to 100 times over the course of the three days I owned the CD before viewing said video, I had already constructed a music video of my own in my head... when this failed to match reality, I was let down, so to speak.
So I set out to put my idea on paper, and three pages of pencil scratchings later, I then brought all of that into the computer and I now have a completed script! My first ever, and the only person who has read it loves it. My next step is to begin storyboarding it and then placing the storyboards into a video in time with the music so that it is easier to visualize.
Heidi thinks that we should make it ourselves and youtube it... I have to say that I am pretty strongly considering it. All we need at this point is the equipment and people to play the band members, and a girl... oh yeah, and an immensely large field of flowers...
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