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Hey Dan-

lol... don't bring shad laws into this conversation as an example... especially after he made such an ass out of himself in that clf full-circle crank debacle... and i didn't post to that thread at all!

Wow, that was uncalled for.

Ya know, there are a few people out there who have the uncanny ability of taking a factual technical discussion and turning it into a childish, immature, opinionated slam session.

I HATE slam sessions. I LOATHE flame wars. They are a waste of EVERYONE'S time.

Dan, of all the people I've met, you take the cake on having the greatest of this type of ability as seen through your posts.

I know that you are not a 15-year old immature kid who likes slamming other people. I may recommend that you stop writing posts the way you do, for it makes you look like one. You are detrimenting your own character.

Now, with respect to my character, if you look through that CLF thread, you will find that ZERO times I insult anybody. You will find that the primary party with whom I was having the discussion did not have the same figure... they insulted me as a kid would in a high school playground. Their personal e-mails to me were even worse and again, my replies had ZERO insults in them.

Do you know that every single danged time I get involved in a technical debate and it gets turned into a flame war and I subsequently leave (again, I refuse to be party to such silly acts), I have people sending me personal e-mails asking me not to leave the forum? Even on the CLF, people sent me personal e-mails asking me not to leave. Why? Because, contrary to what you may think, I'm not a jerk.

With regard to the actual full-circle vs. counterweight idea, I have NO idea why you are bringing it up in this thread. Regarding the actual debate itself, please, get real. There was ONE person in that debate with a real technical background in design and analysis, and it was me. I was the ONLY one who could concretely, exactly, and precisely explain the physics behind what was happening. Others gave their opinions why, and I tried very hard (without insults to their character or their intellect, BTW) to explain why their idea was incorrect. But, rather than try to understand what I was saying in order to: a) agree and understand why they were wrong OR b) disagree and discuss technical points they did not understand; they just went for the loud insult. A pity.

Now you are doing the same. Dan, I know that you're not some stupid-ass kid. I also know that communicating on the internet is tricky. I highly recommend that you re-evaluate your communication skills online so that your real character can be shown rather than the immature ass you appear to be.

Take care,

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Shad Laws
LN Engineering
http://www.lnengineering.com

Once again Dan, you are the weakest link. Bye, Bye. Take your childish behavior some where else. How many engines have you built with a cast crank, and a forged crank and how did they compare in performance and longevity? I know this is a tough question. Have you ever assembled a performance, vw aircooled engine before? Tim

I had to get my 2 cents worth in before this thread gets locked. Kind of like every thread that Dan spews his mouth in.

[This message has been edited by sparkmaster1 (edited 06-03-2002).]

Since we're getting off the subject--

What does Lol mean? I assumed lots of luck, but the context doesn't support it sometimes.

"Plasterbater"--I love it!! I can't wait till I get to work tommorrow!

Suggestion: Lets call it quits.

Take Care,
Plasterbater


P.S Sorry I forgot to post my name
Ron Roberts

[This message has been edited by Plastermaster (edited 06-03-2002).]

Laugh out Loud.
There's probably a list of these (abreviations) somewhere on the net. Tim

Hello-

Hey STF moderator, just a thought: can't we ban disruptive members? And, while we're at it, can we modify the terms of agreement to have something like what Rennlist has? Here's a snippet from their registration page:

"Banned Members: If you have been banned by Rennlist and attempt to register again using some means to get around the ban, such as using another email address, you agree to a $5,000 dollar reinstatement fee. By clicking on agree below you agree to this fee. You also agree that any disputes will be resolved in New Hampshire courts."

I tend to think that it'd keep these forums a happier place...

Just a thought.

Take care,

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Shad Laws
LN Engineering
http://www.lnengineering.com

>>>As far as having balls, spouting off on others usually takes more ignorance than balls<<<

yup, it's too bad that mark harney didn't think about that before he started telling lies about cb performance... behind their backs, even.

fortunately, we just saw 10 people who revealed his crap for what it really is.

however, unlike "plasterbaiter", at least we can give him credit having for enuf balls to post with his real name.

>>>that Myself, Shad and John C are constantly getting severely at odds with YOU, but look around it does not happen to anyone else, why???<<<

lol... don't bring shad laws into this conversation as an example... especially after he made such an ass out of himself in that clf full-circle crank debacle... and i didn't post to that thread at all!

wrt you, yes it's true that i'm not part of your stf type 4 ass-kissing cult

and jake, please don't play dumb regarding your constant snide remarks about other companies... if you can't be direct, SHUT THE HELL UP... put the industry ahead of your inferiority complexes with other companies... the only person you are hurting is yourself.


dan
oceanstreetvideo.com

Ohhh, that is a good idea...

I was going to keep my mouth shut on this thread, but since I love Dan so much, I thought I should chime in.

How many times has Dan been kicked out of here? I know of at least once, I have seen only a handful of responces from him that were helpful, the rest just badgering other forums members.

I don't hold anything against Dan for his views, it's a free country, he can do whatever he pleases. It's his attitude that really ruins the whole "aura" around here. Every time I have come to ask a question, be it in this forum or the T4 forum (yes, I am one of those type 4 ass-kissing cult people, so be it), but I have always had a helpful answer to any question, and most everyone is friendly (except Dan).

ANd Dan, if you do read this, notice how I have not taken my responce to the pitiful LOW that you do, by calling people names and being an ass, I am just calling it as it is. Hey, I think your company is great, in fact - I have a few of your videos on my computer... The one of Clyde Berg and Muffler Mike. I think it's great. Keep up the good work on that. But, if you want to continue to come in this forum and cause trouble, I think something needs to change.

Later,
Tom

Yeah.

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68 Beetle, 70 Karmann Ghia
My VW Page

A 5K reinstatement fee, hell he would have to sell his car to pay that one off, I think deep down he is one of those guys that drives something wuth a DAMN radiator anyways.....

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Jake Raby
Raby's Aircooled Technology
www.aircooledtechnology.com

what? this thread hasn't been closed yet?? lol...

dan
oceanstreetvideo.com

yeah, I know the moderator must be sleeping on the job, or maybe he gets a kick out of us slapping each other in the face.

I had a cast 78mm CB crank fail on me at about 6000 rpm. This type of crank is not designed to withstand abuse from a decent clutch, tire or big valve head combo. Even in a 1600cc application, I will never use another cast crank. Wasted time, energy and $.

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I had a cast 78mm CB crank fail on me at about 6000 rpm. This type of crank is not designed to withstand abuse from a decent clutch, tire or big valve head combo. Even in a 1600cc application, I will never use another cast crank. Wasted time, energy and $.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Oh, poop! Here we go again!

Ron

[QUOTE]Originally posted by melbatoast:

these little watch winder engines just don't make enough torque to hurt a crank, cast or forged.

I have always figured why build a bigger engine and put in a crank that is weaker than the stock crank. Especially in a bus.

John K.

Tomica, how about using a 2.1 wasserboxer crank? Here in Finland those are quite easy to find, and cheap.