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  1. astrodudepsu

    VA restores CCW reciprocity

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/mcauliffe-to-restore-handgun-reciprocity-in-deal-with-republicans/2016/01/28/6f8c0240-c5d8-11e5-9693-933a4d31bcc8_story.html In exchange, Republicans will agree to a major concession: Anyone subject to a permanent protective order for a...
  2. astrodudepsu

    Traffic Stop Language Barriers?

    This past weekend I was talking to a retired Fairfax County cop at a local pistol match. Left after 20-some years and certainly had some very interesting insights about the area after seeing it evolve for 20 years. I started thinking about this, but didn't get a chance to ask him, so I'll...
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    Any USPSA/IPSC shooters here?

    Hey guys, I have my first USPSA qualifier match coming up soon and I was wondering if anyone else on board competes? I was also considering IDPA but the USPSA competitions are a better logistical fit for me given my schedule and whatnot. I don't expect much for my first time out, but if...
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    50% Off Papa Johns!

    Well guys, it's not free but you can get 50% off Papa Johns pizza with the promo code PIZZAGG. It's a potential sponsorship by PJ's into the e-sports arena. For you old timers, e-sports describe competitive video games played professionally for a lot of money. If you don't believe the...
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    Any road bike experts?

    Locally we have an excellent bike trail that runs from Arlington to Leesburg, VA. Wife and I walked about 10 miles of it this weekend and are looking to grab a pair of road bikes to bike it. Now I understand in this realm the sky is the limit as far as bike pricing. What I'm interested in...
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    Diablo III OPEN Beta Weekend

    Starting at 3pm Eastern / Noon Pacific D3 beta is open until late Sunday. You can dl the client here: https://us.battle.net/account/download/index.xml Just need a bnet account which is free if you don't have one already. More info: Diablo® III Open Beta Weekend - Diablo III The...
  7. astrodudepsu

    Trust in the wisdom of babes

    This kid knows what's up. :lol: baby cries when she hears the Michigan Fight Song - YouTube This one is for you Sinister!
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    Leak help

    Came out from work today and saw a big ass puddle right behind the drivers side front wheel well. I immediately popped the hood and checked the following fluid levels: Coolant (both rad and ic): full Oil: full Brake Fluid : full I couldn't find the power steering fluid. The liquid is...
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    A hero has fallen

    Post Mortem - Dick Winters dies; WWII hero commanded 'Band of Brothers' Major Richard Winters, CO of Easy Company during D-Day and the following invasion of Europe, died last night in central PA. You know him best from Band Of Brothers, where he commentated the story of Easy Company. He is...
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    The Lightning owners "Hit List"

    Well I got to thinking the other day about the races that I'd like to eventually see at the track with my L. So far I've come up with the following: Ram SRT-10 Jeep SRT-8 TBSS 1500 SS (hey, everyone needs an easy one) Gen1 L Typhoon/Syclone As you can see, I'm trying to go for an...
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    4V Lightnings

    The only one I know of for sure is BusaKiller, but I've heard rumors of other 4v L's out there. Anyone have links to pics/vids/threads about them?
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    Science Question #2.

    Sorry to borrow your thunder here Jim (trust me I'll return in later). I have a science question of my own for you guys today. It was inspired by an Astro homework set from college. I'll put the question in its simplest form. There is a single, simple physical principle which eliminates...
  13. astrodudepsu

    Suggestions on a good NON-HID headlight.

    I've decided to yank my HID kit, and I was looking for suggestions on a good non-HID bulb. Anyone have any thoughts? Thanks
  14. astrodudepsu

    Sleep deprived thoughts.... about sleep.

    So I got to thinking the other day, that I don't really know what goes on biologically to our bodies while we sleep. Why do humans need to sleep? We've all know it's to relax and recharge, but that's management talk. I want to know what sleeping actually does for us, in scientific terms. Any...
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    Just looking for thoughts/opinions.

    Ok guys, I think I have a decent handle on this, but I'd welcome other opinions. Here's what happened: Truck was tuned on Tuesday. During the tune, the tuner removed my driver's side rear O2 sensor to install his wideband for tuning purposes. Tuner re-installed O2 sensor when the tune...
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    Gerhart won't be good because he's white

    Race factors into evaluation of Gerhart - NFL - Yahoo! Sports Wow. PALO ALTO, Calif. – If you’ve seen Toby Gerhart carry the football, you’re well aware that the former Stanford halfback and Heisman Trophy runner-up is about as subtle as Iron Man. It’s no surprise, then, that as the...
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    Pictures of my Truck (Lightning Content)

    Well I finally washed the thing, and here are the pictures. Please don't give me crap about the pics themselves, I'm not a photographer. The paint is far from perfect, but it's a 9 year old truck, and a semi-DD at that. All in all I'm pleased. I don't love the stock rims, but I haven't...
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    New Springfield XD(M)

    Anyone check these out yet? I was going to pick up a Sig P229 but the owner no longer wishes to sell, so I'm out hunting 9mm's. The 19 round mags look interesting. I just don't know that I like the look of it compared to the old XDs. Springfield Armory - Introducing the XD(m) Polymer Handgun
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    Prefered plug wires?

    So I have a set of TR6's to go into the L, but I was wondering what plug wires were popular with the Gen2 crowd? My knowledge of the plug wire game is zip. Thanks in advance.
  20. astrodudepsu

    Do YOU have aftermarket rims on a Lightning? I want to see them!

    Just picked up an 01 with stockers on. I haven't found a set of rims I love for the L yet, so the stockers will remain. Anyone have any good ideas? My L is red FYI. I don't LOVE chrome, but I don't hate it either (just a bitch to keep clean).
  21. astrodudepsu

    Good L tuners in NoVA/DC/MD?

    Hello guys, I just picked up an 01 L and I'm looking to get it on the dyno, see what it makes and what the current tune looks it. Right now I know it's running a bit rich, so I'm not in any immediate need, but after I get this new set of TR6's in I'd like to get it tuned. So anyone know...
  22. astrodudepsu

    WTB: Lightning, details inside.

    Alright, the focus is paid off as of today, so it's time to shop for the fun vehicle. The only in-stone requirement: 50k miles or less Preferred, but not necessary: 03-04 models Stock or near stock Sonic Blue Located in VA, MD, PA, WV, NJ, DE I'm also going to be looking...
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    Anti-Fog products?

    Does anyone have any recommendations on anti-fog products for windshields and the like? The one criticism I have off my focus is that the windows tend to fog pretty fast. I've never used this stuff before and if I'm going to do this, I'm going to do it right.
  24. astrodudepsu

    Inspection Stations near Reston?

    Hello there again folks. I've since moved to Reston and am about to start the painful process of moving all my car-related stuff to VA. I was wondering if anyone had the inside scoop on a decent inspection station near Reston? If not I was just going to head to the closest Ford dealership but...
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    MACA guys, any info on the Reston area?

    Hey guys/gals, it looks like my girl and I are going to be moving from where we live now (between Rockville and Gaithersburg) to the Reston area. Anyone from around there? Have any do's/don'ts? We will be renting for a year or two until we have a serious down payment saved up for a decent...

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