Does the cracked bottom plate affect weather sealing?

jct us101 · 08-21-2009, 11:52 PM

I'm talking about the K10D problem.

Parallax · 08-22-2009, 07:06 AM

Originally posted by jct us101

I'm talking about the K10D problem.

Don't carry it upside-down in rainstorm.

pdxbmw · 08-22-2009, 10:01 AM

If you are worried, it will cost about $15 to order a new bottom plate and seals.

Damn Brit · 08-22-2009, 10:46 AM

Originally posted by Parallax

Don't carry it upside-down in rainstorm.

Funny, I looked at this thread last night and was going to say exactly the same words as you.
Then I reconsidered because I thought it sounded too much like right wing scare tactics.

Parallax · 08-22-2009, 11:01 AM

Originally posted by Damn Brit

Funny, I looked at this thread last night and was going to say exactly the same words as you.
Then I reconsidered because I thought it sounded too much like right wing scare tactics.

We capitalist pigs aren't afraid to speak our minds.

Mike Cash · 08-22-2009, 03:49 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

We capitalist pigs aren't afraid to speak our minds.

Be nice, now. Remember....you're supposed to judge his intentions, not the results.

Parallax · 08-22-2009, 03:56 PM

Originally posted by Mike Cash

Be nice, now. Remember....you're supposed to judge his intentions, not the results.

Actually, that was in response to Gary's jab at me for being an openly conservative Republican. All joking aside, I applaud Cody's initiative.

Mike Cash · 08-22-2009, 06:23 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

Actually, that was in response to Gary's jab at me for being an openly conservative Republican. All joking aside, I applaud Cody's initiative.

A parable:

During the intense fighting for control of Guadalcanal during WWII one particular Marine was quite despondent over having yet been unable to claim an enemy kill, despite several encounters. His sergeant noticed the young man's frustration and counseled him on a sure-fire way to get a kill.

"What you do is you yell out 'F*ck Hirohito!' at the top of your lungs. That'll piss your guy off. He'll jump out to charge you and when he does you just blast his ass. Simple."

Following the unit's next encounter with the enemy the sergeant checked on the fellow to see how his advice had worked and found the young Marine even more frustrated than before. He asked if he had tried the advice.

"Sure, I did exactly what you said. I yelled 'F*ck Hirohito!' at the top of my lungs."

"What happened? Did he jump up like I said?"

"Yes. He jumped up and yelled back 'F*ck Roosevelt!' at the top of his lungs."

"So did you shoot him???"

"What?!?! And kill the only other Republican on the whole f*cking island????"

Damn Brit · 08-22-2009, 07:27 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

Actually, that was in response to Gary's jab at me for being an openly conservative Republican. All joking aside, I applaud Cody's initiative.

You're one of the good ones though.

Parallax · 08-22-2009, 07:39 PM

Originally posted by Mike Cash

A parable:

During the intense fighting for control of Guadalcanal during WWII one particular Marine was quite despondent over having yet been unable to claim an enemy kill, despite several encounters. His sergeant noticed the young man's frustration and counseled him on a sure-fire way to get a kill.

"What you do is you yell out 'F*ck Hirohito!' at the top of your lungs. That'll piss your guy off. He'll jump out to charge you and when he does you just blast his ass. Simple."

Following the unit's next encounter with the enemy the sergeant checked on the fellow to see how his advice had worked and found the young Marine even more frustrated than before. He asked if he had tried the advice.

"Sure, I did exactly what you said. I yelled 'F*ck Hirohito!' at the top of my lungs."

"What happened? Did he jump up like I said?"

"Yes. He jumped up and yelled back 'F*ck Roosevelt!' at the top of his lungs."

"So did you shoot him???"

"What?!?! And kill the only other Republican on the whole f*cking island????"

That's kind of how I feel on this forum sometimes. (insert big smile here. I'm on my blackberry again.)

Originally posted by Damn Brit

You're one of the good ones though.

thanks, Gary. That one made my day!

Mike Cash · 08-23-2009, 02:19 AM

Originally posted by Parallax

That's kind of how I feel on this forum sometimes. (insert big smile here. I'm on my blackberry again.)

Just be sure not to shoot me, then.

**Kerrowdown** · 08-23-2009, 02:42 PM

I think that's a bit like saying, will this hole in the bottom of the boat cause it to sink.

Mike Cash · 08-25-2009, 04:45 AM

Originally posted by kerrowdown

I think that's a bit like saying, will this hole in the bottom of the boat cause it to sink.

Not quite.

If you're moving fast enough, a hole in the bottom of the boat can actually allow water to drain out of the boat, with the water speeding by serving as a sort of eductor pump.

Parallax · 08-25-2009, 04:58 AM

Originally posted by Mike Cash

Not quite.

If you're moving fast enough, a hole in the bottom of the boat can actually allow water to drain out of the boat, with the water speeding by serving as a sort of eductor pump.

That would be a good Mythbusters episode. I had never heard that, but the physics certainly seem right.

Mike Cash · 08-25-2009, 07:32 AM

Originally posted by Parallax

That would be a good Mythbusters episode. I had never heard that, but the physics certainly seem right.

To me the most interesting and mysterious piece of gear I encountered while in the Navy was the Peri-Jet Eductor. The idea of pumping water into a flooded space to dewater it was something I never could have imagined.

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08-22-2009, 07:06 AM	#2
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by jct us101 I'm talking about the K10D problem. Don't carry it upside-down in rainstorm.

08-22-2009, 10:01 AM	#3
pdxbmw Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 218	If you are worried, it will cost about $15 to order a new bottom plate and seals.

08-22-2009, 10:46 AM	#4
Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by Parallax Don't carry it upside-down in rainstorm. Funny, I looked at this thread last night and was going to say exactly the same words as you. Then I reconsidered because I thought it sounded too much like right wing scare tactics.

08-22-2009, 11:01 AM	#5
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by Damn Brit Funny, I looked at this thread last night and was going to say exactly the same words as you. Then I reconsidered because I thought it sounded too much like right wing scare tactics. We capitalist pigs aren't afraid to speak our minds.

08-22-2009, 03:49 PM	#6
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Originally posted by Parallax We capitalist pigs aren't afraid to speak our minds. Be nice, now. Remember....you're supposed to judge his intentions, not the results.

08-22-2009, 03:56 PM	#7
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by Mike Cash Be nice, now. Remember....you're supposed to judge his intentions, not the results. Actually, that was in response to Gary's jab at me for being an openly conservative Republican. All joking aside, I applaud Cody's initiative.

08-22-2009, 06:23 PM	#8
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Originally posted by Parallax Actually, that was in response to Gary's jab at me for being an openly conservative Republican. All joking aside, I applaud Cody's initiative. A parable: During the intense fighting for control of Guadalcanal during WWII one particular Marine was quite despondent over having yet been unable to claim an enemy kill, despite several encounters. His sergeant noticed the young man's frustration and counseled him on a sure-fire way to get a kill. "What you do is you yell out 'Fck Hirohito!' at the top of your lungs. That'll piss your guy off. He'll jump out to charge you and when he does you just blast his ass. Simple." Following the unit's next encounter with the enemy the sergeant checked on the fellow to see how his advice had worked and found the young Marine even more frustrated than before. He asked if he had tried the advice. "Sure, I did exactly what you said. I yelled 'Fck Hirohito!' at the top of my lungs." "What happened? Did he jump up like I said?" "Yes. He jumped up and yelled back 'Fck Roosevelt!' at the top of his* lungs." "So did you shoot him???" "What?!?! And kill the only other Republican on the whole fcking island????*"

08-22-2009, 07:27 PM	#9
Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by Parallax Actually, that was in response to Gary's jab at me for being an openly conservative Republican. All joking aside, I applaud Cody's initiative. You're one of the good ones though.

08-22-2009, 07:39 PM	#10
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by Mike Cash A parable: During the intense fighting for control of Guadalcanal during WWII one particular Marine was quite despondent over having yet been unable to claim an enemy kill, despite several encounters. His sergeant noticed the young man's frustration and counseled him on a sure-fire way to get a kill. "What you do is you yell out 'Fck Hirohito!' at the top of your lungs. That'll piss your guy off. He'll jump out to charge you and when he does you just blast his ass. Simple." Following the unit's next encounter with the enemy the sergeant checked on the fellow to see how his advice had worked and found the young Marine even more frustrated than before. He asked if he had tried the advice. "Sure, I did exactly what you said. I yelled 'Fck Hirohito!' at the top of my lungs." "What happened? Did he jump up like I said?" "Yes. He jumped up and yelled back 'Fck Roosevelt!' at the top of his* lungs." "So did you shoot him???" "What?!?! And kill the only other Republican on the whole fcking island????*" That's kind of how I feel on this forum sometimes. (insert big smile here. I'm on my blackberry again.) Originally posted by Damn Brit You're one of the good ones though. thanks, Gary. That one made my day!

08-23-2009, 02:19 AM	#11
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Originally posted by Parallax That's kind of how I feel on this forum sometimes. (insert big smile here. I'm on my blackberry again.) Just be sure not to shoot me, then.

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08-23-2009, 02:42 PM	#12
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,815	I think that's a bit like saying, will this hole in the bottom of the boat cause it to sink.

08-25-2009, 04:45 AM	#13
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Originally posted by kerrowdown I think that's a bit like saying, will this hole in the bottom of the boat cause it to sink. Not quite. If you're moving fast enough, a hole in the bottom of the boat can actually allow water to drain out of the boat, with the water speeding by serving as a sort of eductor pump.

08-25-2009, 04:58 AM	#14
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332	Originally posted by Mike Cash Not quite. If you're moving fast enough, a hole in the bottom of the boat can actually allow water to drain out of the boat, with the water speeding by serving as a sort of eductor pump. That would be a good Mythbusters episode. I had never heard that, but the physics certainly seem right.

08-25-2009, 07:32 AM	#15
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Originally posted by Parallax That would be a good Mythbusters episode. I had never heard that, but the physics certainly seem right. To me the most interesting and mysterious piece of gear I encountered while in the Navy was the Peri-Jet Eductor. The idea of pumping water into a flooded space to dewater it was something I never could have imagined.