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FRRAX Owner/Admin  Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196  |
QUOTE (pimpmaro @ Aug 31 2005, 17:30) 3.29 here for 93 octane... Ugh. Better look again, it's now $3.19-3.29 for regular (87). Premium is getting a premium..... |
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Sep 1 2005, 01:41 AM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
QUOTE (pimpmaro @ Aug 30 2005, 18:08) Well that's the cost by nasa's terms... what about alternative launch platforms? Something designed to offload waste wouldn't require anything in terms of crew safety, pressurization, climate control, etc etc. My thought was just that if the waste becomes a serious issue due to the half life of the fuel, wouldn't the cost become justified? (IMG:http://www.webcom.com/sknkwrks/trebuch2.jpg) http://www.trebuchet.com/ (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rotf.gif) |
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Sep 1 2005, 01:45 AM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,511 Joined: 14-November 04 From: Homer Glen, IL Member No.: 540 |
$3.35/gal for regular in the Chicago 'burbs. Probably $3.45-3.65 depending on which part of the city.
$3.55+/gal for premium makes me damn glad I don't own anything that needs it to run, well, the track car takes it in small amounts so we won't count it :drive: One thing I noticed while I was going to/from the gym, was the 5 tanker trucks that I noticed in the 14 mile round trip. I think this "shortage" is because everyone is filling up everything they own because "gas is going to go up because of the hurricane". Bullshit, this "shortage" is because the media has everyone worried that they need to buy gas. Don't worry about it, fill up as you need to, and you'll be fine. Case in point, the husband of one of the ladies I work with went and filled up their 3 vehicles, his boat, and some gas cans yesterday because of what the media is saying. Now that's 100+ gallons of gas that was bought that normally wouldn't have been purchased. How many other times did that same occurance happen? To sum it up, fuck the media. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) [edit] They weren't just any tanker trucks either, they were all fuel trucks. Just to clarify. This post has been edited by nape: Sep 1 2005, 01:46 AM |
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Sep 1 2005, 03:19 AM
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Scaring slow F body drivers with a VW diesel Group: Member Posts: 449 Joined: 23-June 04 From: Mt Gilead, Ohio Member No.: 376 |
QUOTE (trackbird @ Aug 31 2005, 21:41) QUOTE (pimpmaro @ Aug 30 2005, 18:08) Well that's the cost by nasa's terms... what about alternative launch platforms? Something designed to offload waste wouldn't require anything in terms of crew safety, pressurization, climate control, etc etc. My thought was just that if the waste becomes a serious issue due to the half life of the fuel, wouldn't the cost become justified? (IMG:http://www.webcom.com/sknkwrks/trebuch2.jpg) http://www.trebuchet.com/ (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rotf.gif) Sort of like your hammer theory, hey Kevin. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rotf.gif) |
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Sep 1 2005, 04:03 AM
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Grumpy Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,722 Joined: 1-January 04 From: Bakersfield CA Member No.: 81 |
I kinda like this (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif) :leaving: I am a bicycle tech by trade (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) and work has been slow the last few weeks (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rotf.gif)
You guys should go buy a bike, a CHEAP one from say....... Target, Kmart! |
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Sep 1 2005, 04:28 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,086 Joined: 16-January 04 From: Chandler AZ Member No.: 130 |
Premium is $3.01 on base today...$3.11 just off base. Hard to believe we're lower than other areas...
Heard that they will start rationing gas in Alabama tomorrow... |
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Sep 1 2005, 05:10 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 813 Joined: 21-January 04 From: Santa Barbara, CA Member No.: 141 |
A guy on my E36 M3 list saw $2.78 when he went to work this AM, and $4.69 on his way home. Apparently price gouging is in effect in Atlanta, in honor of hurricane Katrina (which I managed to avoid in Florida over the weekend).
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Sep 1 2005, 05:16 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,086 Joined: 16-January 04 From: Chandler AZ Member No.: 130 |
The GA Gov did sign an executive order to sanction gas station owners who are caught gouging gas prices. I just hope they get their eyes gouged out... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rant.gif)
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Sep 1 2005, 12:17 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,427 Joined: 12-February 04 From: Huntingtown, MD Member No.: 193 |
$3.55 for premium this morning. I can't believe I was paying $1.39 for premuim exactly 2 years ago. I'm considering looking around for a beater.
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Sep 1 2005, 01:35 PM
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LS1 Inside! / Toolbox / Mechanical Engineer Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,215 Joined: 5-February 04 From: NJ Member No.: 179 |
QUOTE (pknowles @ Sep 1 2005, 07:17) $3.55 for premium this morning. I can't believe I was paying $1.39 for premuim exactly 2 years ago. I'm considering looking around for a beater. The beater takes a long time to have payback benefits after you figure in the vehicle cost, insurance, registration, etc........saying that, I drive a beater, but it primarily started b/c of keeping miles on the Camaro down, and for alternate transporation in rain/snow.......which then led to a track only car requiring a truck and trailer. You won't save money....but you will still feel good when filling up! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Sep 1 2005, 01:49 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,427 Joined: 12-February 04 From: Huntingtown, MD Member No.: 193 |
QUOTE The beater takes a long time to have payback benefits after you figure in the vehicle cost, insurance, registration, etc........saying that, I drive a beater, but it primarily started b/c of keeping miles on the Camaro down, and for alternate transporation in rain/snow.......which then led to a track only car requiring a truck and trailer. You won't save money....but you will still feel good when filling up! Keeping miles down on the Camaro is one of my reasons as well. Only problem is the wife wants a 4 door and I want a little 2 door. I doubt we will get one until I see around $5 a gallon. |
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Sep 1 2005, 05:09 PM
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LS1 Inside! / Toolbox / Mechanical Engineer Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,215 Joined: 5-February 04 From: NJ Member No.: 179 |
$4.49 for 93 at the Gulf right next to work. Was $3.37 this morning!
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Sep 1 2005, 05:32 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 854 Joined: 26-December 03 From: NYC, NY Member No.: 50 |
I saw 3.09 yesterday, it went up .11 in 12 hours, I haven't been out today. I however expect it to be more expensive. Good thing I only drive 10-15 miles a day round trip the ol' 21 speed needs some new rims and I haven't rode it in over a year, maybe I should get back to it. consider it a weight reduction mod, gained 10lbs since I stopped riding it regularly (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Sep 1 2005, 05:55 PM
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Collo Rosso Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,220 Joined: 3-August 05 From: San Antonio, TX Member No.: 839 |
QUOTE (firehawkclone @ Aug 31 2005, 22:03) I kinda like this (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif) :leaving: I am a bicycle tech by trade (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) and work has been slow the last few weeks (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rotf.gif) You guys should go buy a bike, a CHEAP one from say....... Target, Kmart! If only I could ride my bike to work. I live 25 miles away and I can't think of a route that I would consider safe. My Mom's neighbor has a cool idea. He drives his truck to work, rides the bicycle home. The next day he rides the bicycle to work and drives the truck home. I think he leaves clothes at work for the next day so he can just shower when he gets in. Bonus for me because where I work is secured, no worry about leaving the car over night. Still, I don't think I could deal with a 2 hour ride to work. I'd rather ride the motorcycle and get 45mpg. That's not so bad. |
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Sep 1 2005, 06:11 PM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
I'm 12 miles each way, but it's a trip through the 'hood by bike. I'll pass thanks.
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Sep 1 2005, 06:21 PM
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Scaring slow F body drivers with a VW diesel Group: Member Posts: 449 Joined: 23-June 04 From: Mt Gilead, Ohio Member No.: 376 |
QUOTE (trackbird @ Sep 1 2005, 14:11) I'm 12 miles each way, but it's a trip through the 'hood by bike. I'll pass thanks. Just drag a trebuchet along for protection! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rotf.gif) I have enough property, maybe I should get a horse? |
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Sep 1 2005, 06:30 PM
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LS1 Inside! / Toolbox / Mechanical Engineer Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,215 Joined: 5-February 04 From: NJ Member No.: 179 |
I'm going 50 miles EACH way to work! It's not too bad in the beater. The truck just sits in the driveway. I'm getting an 06 Corolla S next week to replace the 211k mile Honda. The Corolla gets 41mpg on the highway with the 5spd....that's not why I'm buying it, but it won't hurt!
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Sep 1 2005, 06:34 PM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
QUOTE (Mericet @ Sep 1 2005, 13:21) QUOTE (trackbird @ Sep 1 2005, 14:11) I'm 12 miles each way, but it's a trip through the 'hood by bike. I'll pass thanks. Just drag a trebuchet along for protection! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rotf.gif) I have enough property, maybe I should get a horse? A "Trebuchet ACP"? What caliber is that anyway..... I've considered a cheap (Kia, etc) "driver". If it keeps up, I might just do it (though I want less car payment not a second one). |
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Sep 1 2005, 06:54 PM
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Scaring slow F body drivers with a VW diesel Group: Member Posts: 449 Joined: 23-June 04 From: Mt Gilead, Ohio Member No.: 376 |
QUOTE (trackbird @ Sep 1 2005, 14:34) A "Trebuchet ACP"? What caliber is that anyway.... Whatever you choose and can carry! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif) |
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Sep 1 2005, 07:38 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 854 Joined: 26-December 03 From: NYC, NY Member No.: 50 |
and to think with the motor rebuild I've been debating between a 383 and a 355 (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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