why I won't buy a k3 (Warning: Satire Thread)

magkelly · 09-10-2014, 10:31 AM

Originally posted by Parallax

A bit off topic (sarcasm intended), if you check the Price Watch Forum, the deal on the K5iis is absolutely encroiable (in defference to Jean Poitier

). Why would anyone even consider a K-3?

It's " incroyable" I believe, smile....

HockeyDad · 09-10-2014, 11:25 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Are there still players that will play it?

I have one in my desktop PC so that I can convert tapes to MP3!

You know... because the 80s was awesome... just not awesome enough to invest in re-purchasing LOL

**monochrome** · 09-10-2014, 11:44 AM

Cassettes? Meh. We pull out the 45's.*

*In 1956 top-line Chrylser products had a Highway Hi-Fi option, a fold-down phonograph in the rear seat or front passenger seat.!!

**savoche** · 09-10-2014, 12:03 PM

Originally posted by HockeyDad

I have one in my desktop PC so that I can convert tapes to MP3!

You know... because the 80s was awesome... just not awesome enough to invest in re-purchasing LOL

Riiight...

(No, that's not me!)

Jean Poitiers · 09-10-2014, 12:39 PM

Originally posted by savoche

Riiight...

(No, that's not me!)

Yeah, right ... that's what they all say.

tim60 · 09-10-2014, 01:13 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Cassettes? Meh. We pull out the 45's.*

*In 1956 top-line Chrylser products had a Highway Hi-Fi option, a fold-down phonograph in the rear seat or front passenger seat.!!

I saw one of them once - I think in a car park at Glenelg, around Moseley Square in the late 60s.

magkelly · 09-10-2014, 03:53 PM

You know they actually sell usb audio units now for aficionados that can handle everything from vinyl to now. I saw one online the other day and I could even play 8 tracks on it. I was laughing it was just so absurd. I can see still buying a turn table if you're into vinyl like a DJ but cassettes and 8 tracks?

Jean Poitiers · 09-11-2014, 10:25 AM

Danger Will Robinson! Danger!

hociR has now attacked the time/space continuum ... maybe to save Toyko from doom ?!

Racer X 69 · 09-11-2014, 04:31 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I have been meaning to get one of those adapters so I can patch my MP3 player through the Riv's quite excellent sound system. Those adapters are still available aren't they?

Why yest they are:

Cassette Adapter - Shop - SiriusXM Radio

Ten bucks.

Cheap.

Originally posted by stevebrot

The Riv is currently not running...there is a leak in the coolant system that I am having trouble finding.

Usually though, it is a pretty nice driver. It gets decent fuel economy (about 28 MPG highway) and has adequate power and can seat four comfortably. Now if I can get the leak fixed and the AC too...

I just happen to know a pretty good (semi) retired mechanic.

But you have to bring it to me . . . . . er, I mean "him".

stevebrot · 09-11-2014, 06:36 PM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

I just happen to know a pretty good (semi) retired mechanic.

But you have to bring it to me . . . . . er, I mean "him".

The car would have to be on a trailer. When I tested it yesterday, it dumped about a quart of coolant in less than 2 minutes. I found the leak in the form of a short length of formed hose between the water pump and some aspect of the fuel injection system. Replacement will require removal of all sorts of stuff, but it at least it is on the top of the engine.

Steve

**Ex Finn.** · 09-11-2014, 06:56 PM

Originally posted by savoche

Riiight...

(No, that's not me!)

Lot of hair and some BIG tnorf hteet

Now waiting for the K3 replacement.

Racer X 69 · 09-11-2014, 07:00 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

The car would have to be on a trailer. When I tested it yesterday, it dumped about a quart of coolant in less than 2 minutes. I found the leak in the form of a short length of formed hose between the water pump and some aspect of the fuel injection system. Replacement will require removal of all sorts of stuff, but it at least it is on the top of the engine.

Steve

Take a picture and PM it to me. I may have some insight that should help. If it is what I think it is, it was a common "trouble spot" on GM engines of that vintage, and a fix is easier than you may imagine.

normhead · 09-11-2014, 07:03 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by savoche

Riiight...

(No, that's not me!)

Who would have access to a picture like that if it's not of themselves? That's even weirder.

**savoche** · 09-11-2014, 11:19 PM

Originally posted by normhead

Who would have access to a picture like that if it's not of themselves? That's even weirder.

It's called Google image search

Use with care, though!!

Jean Poitiers · 09-11-2014, 11:57 PM

Originally posted by savoche

It's called Google image search

Use with care, though!!

Yeah, right (again) ... nice try for the "save", but not buying it.

Hope that you have done something for that hairdo.

Continued use of that much hairspray will damage the ozone layer and surely accelerate Tokyo's demise.

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09-10-2014, 10:31 AM	#10216
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	Originally posted by Parallax A bit off topic (sarcasm intended), if you check the Price Watch Forum, the deal on the K5iis is absolutely encroiable (in defference to Jean Poitier ). Why would anyone even consider a K-3? It's " incroyable" I believe, smile....

09-10-2014, 11:25 AM - 1 Like	#10217
HockeyDad Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 482	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Are there still players that will play it? I have one in my desktop PC so that I can convert tapes to MP3! You know... because the 80s was awesome... just not awesome enough to invest in re-purchasing LOL

09-10-2014, 11:44 AM	#10218
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Cassettes? Meh. We pull out the 45's.* *In 1956 top-line Chrylser products had a Highway Hi-Fi option, a fold-down phonograph in the rear seat or front passenger seat.!!

09-10-2014, 12:03 PM	#10219
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by HockeyDad I have one in my desktop PC so that I can convert tapes to MP3! You know... because the 80s was awesome... just not awesome enough to invest in re-purchasing LOL Riiight... (No, that's not me!)

09-10-2014, 12:39 PM	#10220
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by savoche Riiight... (No, that's not me!) Yeah, right ... that's what they all say.

09-10-2014, 01:13 PM	#10221
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,755	Originally posted by monochrome Cassettes? Meh. We pull out the 45's.* *In 1956 top-line Chrylser products had a Highway Hi-Fi option, a fold-down phonograph in the rear seat or front passenger seat.!! I saw one of them once - I think in a car park at Glenelg, around Moseley Square in the late 60s.

09-10-2014, 03:53 PM	#10222
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	You know they actually sell usb audio units now for aficionados that can handle everything from vinyl to now. I saw one online the other day and I could even play 8 tracks on it. I was laughing it was just so absurd. I can see still buying a turn table if you're into vinyl like a DJ but cassettes and 8 tracks?

09-11-2014, 04:31 PM	#10224
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073	Originally posted by stevebrot I have been meaning to get one of those adapters so I can patch my MP3 player through the Riv's quite excellent sound system. Those adapters are still available aren't they? Why yest they are: Cassette Adapter - Shop - SiriusXM Radio Ten bucks. Cheap. Originally posted by stevebrot The Riv is currently not running...there is a leak in the coolant system that I am having trouble finding. Usually though, it is a pretty nice driver. It gets decent fuel economy (about 28 MPG highway) and has adequate power and can seat four comfortably. Now if I can get the leak fixed and the AC too... I just happen to know a pretty good (semi) retired mechanic. But you have to bring it to me . . . . . er, I mean "him".

09-11-2014, 06:36 PM	#10225
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Racer X 69 I just happen to know a pretty good (semi) retired mechanic. But you have to bring it to me . . . . . er, I mean "him". The car would have to be on a trailer. When I tested it yesterday, it dumped about a quart of coolant in less than 2 minutes. I found the leak in the form of a short length of formed hose between the water pump and some aspect of the fuel injection system. Replacement will require removal of all sorts of stuff, but it at least it is on the top of the engine. Steve

09-11-2014, 06:56 PM	#10226
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by savoche Riiight... (No, that's not me!) Lot of hair and some BIG tnorf hteet Now waiting for the K3 replacement.

09-11-2014, 07:00 PM	#10227
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,073	Originally posted by stevebrot The car would have to be on a trailer. When I tested it yesterday, it dumped about a quart of coolant in less than 2 minutes. I found the leak in the form of a short length of formed hose between the water pump and some aspect of the fuel injection system. Replacement will require removal of all sorts of stuff, but it at least it is on the top of the engine. Steve Take a picture and PM it to me. I may have some insight that should help. If it is what I think it is, it was a common "trouble spot" on GM engines of that vintage, and a fix is easier than you may imagine.

09-11-2014, 07:03 PM - 1 Like	#10228
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by savoche Riiight... (No, that's not me!) Who would have access to a picture like that if it's not of themselves? That's even weirder.

09-11-2014, 11:19 PM	#10229
savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by normhead Who would have access to a picture like that if it's not of themselves? That's even weirder. It's called Google image search Use with care, though!!

09-11-2014, 11:57 PM	#10230
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by savoche It's called Google image search Use with care, though!! Yeah, right (again) ... nice try for the "save", but not buying it. Hope that you have done something for that hairdo. Continued use of that much hairspray will damage the ozone layer and surely accelerate Tokyo's demise.