Official: Ventura County Chat Thread

[Definitive]

^^^ Why do you care they are being replaced soon anyway, right. hehe

You should use some cleaning stuff on them!

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[LateBraking]

Originally Posted by theriz

anyone know what i can use to clean my tips with? they are the Brushed Metal ones.

ive read that: soap and water, WD40 with a MF towel works, anything else? i dont want to ruin the finish of the tips! thanks in advance!

I have used P21S polishing soap to terrific effect. Very easy to use as well. Wet sponge, soap up sponge with polishing soap, scrub, wash off, dry, smile.

[Definitive]

Anyone want to bring me BOBA.

[DriftDreamzSS]

Originally Posted by creaminz

I did get white "State Referee Check Only" sticker on the back of ticket
I've been reading around stories but i think its safe to remove meth as well. State ref. failed test on subie guy cuz he had gauge on his car that came from the factory.

Shit so the refs are back open now? Did they tell you where to go for it? The only one ive ever been to was on the sbcc campus, is there one around here too? Now im going to be afraid to drive my car again

[WesleyC]

Originally Posted by persian54

so who here is coming to BBQ tomorrow night? :P

I didn't realize that it was tomorrow. I don't think I can make it.

[WesleyC]

On an unrelated note, I think I need to buy a new charger for my Macbook. Often times, it doesn't charge when I connect it to my Macbook (so I have to fiddle with it until the green light comes on) and whenever I plug it into an outlet, it will spark...

[persian54]

Originally Posted by Wes.

I didn't realize that it was tomorrow. I don't think I can make it.

wtf why not

[E90///M3`]

Originally Posted by LateBraking

I have used P21S polishing soap to terrific effect. Very easy to use as well. Wet sponge, soap up sponge with polishing soap, scrub, wash off, dry, smile.

hi brain. eye mee shoe.

Originally Posted by Wes.

On an unrelated note, I think I need to buy a new charger for my Macbook. Often times, it doesn't charge when I connect it to my Macbook (so I have to fiddle with it until the green light comes on) and whenever I plug it into an outlet, it will spark...

mine usually sparks when i connect it to the wall. i just make sure it's not connected to the computer when i plug it in.

if you buy a new one... make sure it's the adaptor meant for it. my buddy accidentally plugged my basic macbook charger into his macbook pro. battery went totally south after that. people at apple store said it had somethign to do with my charger not being enough wattage for his battery.

[WesleyC]

Originally Posted by persian54

wtf why not

I think I'll be in SB with my dad.

Originally Posted by E90///M3`

mine usually sparks when i connect it to the wall. i just make sure it's not connected to the computer when i plug it in.

if you buy a new one... make sure it's the adaptor meant for it. my buddy accidentally plugged my basic macbook charger into his macbook pro. battery went totally south after that. people at apple store said it had somethign to do with my charger not being enough wattage for his battery.

I used to think that it had something to do with my outlets, but my mom has a new Air and her charger never sparks. Anyway, thanks for the heads up. I have a MBP (a slightly older model - from 2010, I think) so I'll make sure to get the right charger for it.

I was hoping to get the new style charger. The part that connects to the computer seems to be a lot more durable.

[WesleyC]

Actually, now that I think about it, I use my moms charger from time to time and haven't noticed any problems. I wonder if our batteries have a similar wattage.

BTW, have any of you Mac guys upgraded to Lion? I've heard some pretty negative things about it.

[Empower3d]

Originally Posted by E90///M3`

must... have... lighter... wheels.

how much do your Neez wheels weigh?

[Empower3d]

Originally Posted by Wes.

Actually, now that I think about it, I use my moms charger from time to time and haven't noticed any problems. I wonder if our batteries have a similar wattage.

BTW, have any of you Mac guys upgraded to Lion? I've heard some pretty negative things about it.

MAC = I recently bought the wife an overpriced Macbookpro Isn't that Lion "upgrade" a couple worthless features they charge you $30 for ?

[E90///M3`]

Originally Posted by Wes.

I used to think that it had something to do with my outlets, but my mom has a new Air and her charger never sparks. Anyway, thanks for the heads up. I have a MBP (a slightly older model - from 2010, I think) so I'll make sure to get the right charger for it.

I was hoping to get the new style charger. The part that connects to the computer seems to be a lot more durable.

you probably can still get the new style charger. Yours is not old... mine is from 2008. lol

Originally Posted by Wes.

Actually, now that I think about it, I use my moms charger from time to time and haven't noticed any problems. I wonder if our batteries have a similar wattage.

BTW, have any of you Mac guys upgraded to Lion? I've heard some pretty negative things about it.

Jamie upgraded to Lion already.

Originally Posted by Empower3d

how much do your Neez wheels weigh?

about 19lbs... rears were lighter than the fronts. i think front was 19.4 and rear was 19.2lbs.

the 18s i'm looking to get are around 17lbs each wheel

Originally Posted by Empower3d

MAC = I recently bought the wife an overpriced Macbookpro Isn't that Lion "upgrade" a couple worthless features they charge you $30 for ?

Mac > Windows.

[WesleyC]

Originally Posted by Empower3d

MAC = I recently bought the wife an overpriced Macbookpro Isn't that Lion "upgrade" a couple worthless features they charge you $30 for ?

What don't you like about Mac?

I used PC my whole life and decided to buy a Mac last year. It took me about two weeks to get used to the OS, but once I did, I was hooked. I'll never go back to Windows (as a personal computer). Everything about Mac feels so right.

[WesleyC]

Originally Posted by E90///M3`

you probably can still get the new style charger. Yours is not old... mine is from 2008. lol

I want the new model. I think the battery is supposed to last 11 hours?

Apple releases new computers every year. I can't keep up lol. Those bastards.

My next Apple purchase will be the iphone 5 (still using the 3gs ). Isn't it supposed to be out in September?

[cooler2442]

Originally Posted by Wes.

I want the new model. I think the battery is supposed to last 11 hours?

Apple releases new computers every year. I can't keep up lol. Those bastards.

My next Apple purchase will be the iphone 5 (still using the 3gs ). Isn't it supposed to be out in September?

I have the new 2011 Macbook Pro, battery is no where near 11 hours. 4-6 of regular use at 80-100% brightness. Could say push it to 7hours maybe if you use 20-40% brightness and disable intensive apps / flash.

[persian54]

i get about 5 hours, i got my macpro 1.5 years ago

I'm happy with it more or less

[WesleyC]

I usually get 6-7 hours out of mine, always on 100% brightness, and usually running a few programs at once.

I dumped my HDD and installed an SSD and let me tell you guys, it made a HUGE difference. The computer starts up and shuts down much faster, programs launch faster, the computer is whisper silent, it doesn't get nearly as hot, there is no chance of the SSD crashing (well, technically there is, but it's an astronomically low percentage), battery life is improved, etc... There are so many benefits to an SSD. I suggest that you guys all upgrade.

[cooler2442]

Originally Posted by Wes.

I usually get 6-7 hours out of mine, always on 100% brightness, and usually running a few programs at once.

I dumped my HDD and installed an SSD and let me tell you guys, it made a HUGE difference. The computer starts up and shuts down much faster, programs launch faster, the computer is whisper silent, it doesn't get nearly as hot, there is no chance of the SSD crashing (well, technically there is, but it's an astronomically low percentage), battery life is improved, etc... There are so many benefits to an SSD. I suggest that you guys all upgrade.

Yah dunno what to tell you, but in class I am lucky to get 5-6hours if I have everything at 100% brightness and flash playing. And it's the new 2011 one. But ya SSD is worth it if you have the $, I am still waiting until the price on them drops.

[Empower3d]

Originally Posted by Wes.

What don't you like about Mac?

I used PC my whole life and decided to buy a Mac last year. It took me about two weeks to get used to the OS, but once I did, I was hooked. I'll never go back to Windows (as a personal computer). Everything about Mac feels so right.

I just think the hardware is overpriced. For the price I paid for the MBPro, I could have gotten a much faster PC. I probably feel this way because I'm a hardware engineer and I deal mostly with the insides of products, and not their pretty enclosures

[WesleyC]

Originally Posted by cooler2442

Yah dunno what to tell you, but in class I am lucky to get 5-6hours if I have everything at 100% brightness and flash playing. And it's the new 2011 one. But ya SSD is worth it if you have the $, I am still waiting until the price on them drops.

Expensive, yes, but well worth it.

Originally Posted by Empower3d

I just think the hardware is overpriced. For the price I paid for the MBPro, I could have gotten a much faster PC. I probably feel this way because I'm a hardware engineer and I deal mostly with the insides of products, and not their pretty enclosures

It's true, you can get a PC with better specs for less, but there is more to Mac than just the specs. Not to sound like a fanboy, but Mac offers the entire package. The specs are good, they are built better than any PC, they come with great screens, an awesome OS, etc...

[theriz]

IMA PC......