Fresh Air for a new life » Funny http://shinkaze.com Unplugged and alive again. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 08:33:30 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2 How to shoot a Taser, or Zeus for dummies http://shinkaze.com/2009/08/how-to-shoot-a-taser-or-zeus-for-dummies/ http://shinkaze.com/2009/08/how-to-shoot-a-taser-or-zeus-for-dummies/#comments Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:32:57 +0000 Adam http://shinkaze.com/?p=1583

The idea of throwing lightening bolts is so Zeus like how can you not want to shoot one too?

YouTube – Taser X3 hands-on.

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How to dig a Car out of Snow…- Video.

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<rant>

I quickly admit I have a massive chip on my shoulder about Techcrunch….which is why I read it every day of course..  Why the chip?  Hmmm, I launched a video sharing site 9 months ahead of YouTube who copied us screen by screen, and a white label video site 12 months ahead of Brightcove. Neither of which was worth reporting by his Royal highness Mike Arrington. When we exchanged emails about it in 2005 I think he said in an email to me “Oh, you’re in Georgia and who are you funded by?  No one?  Yup don’t care“  Sure we haven’t gone on to YouTube success (because we actually tried to respect people’s copyrights) But we didn’t exactly experience Revver failure either which has had massive amounts of exposure on Techcrunch. So I guess I should be at peace that Techcrunch actually doesn’t matter after all. Fuck’em I’ve got over 7Mmu anyways.

So why did I post an “exhaust fan” and go on a Techcrunch rant?  Because Techcrunch has finally reported on an automotive start-up! (gasp! those NorCal hippies know there is an automotive community afterall).  Well Congrats to the FrugalMechanic crew.  You’re about 12 months behind Digital Performance. But competition improves the breed so I wish them luck (PS I have no affiliation with DPI other than a shared snubbing by Techcrunch apparently)…..okay, calming down now, its not FrugalMechanic’s fault that Arrington is a snob and I do actually wish them well.

</rant>

So I check out FM, cool looking design.  Super Nintendo logo might need some work, but I dig the big clear calls to action.  So I look for something to fit my 2009 Nissan GT-R….and there is nothing there.  Okay, maybe too specialized, so I’ll look for an old car I had, my ubiquitous 1998 LS1 Trans Am.  I enter in 1998 Firebird scan the results, instantly chuckle that they’re offering me distributor caps for a car that hasn’t sported a distributor since optispark killed it in 1993.  Okay, I’ll cut them some slack, try something easy like cat-back exhaust…..arguably one of the most basic modifications you can make, what do I get?

…Some amazon syndication fail…..Wow, Looks like Edelbrock is making a whole new cat-back based on radiator fans.  Now in FM’s defense, this is Amazon’s fault.  Crap in = Crap out.  Boy do I ever know that, you should see our video moderation que some time.  But this just illustrates the huge challenge that FM and DPI are both facing.  Forget millions of parts, you have millions of applications.  In 1992 there were 6, yes no-shit 6 V8 engines available in the Firebird.  Don’t believe me?

  • 5.0L TBI V8 M5/A4
  • 5.0L TPI V8 A4 (single cat)
  • 5.0L TPI V8 HO M5 (dual cat)
  • 5.7L TPI V8 A4 (dual cat)
  • 5.7L TPI V8 M6 – Firehawk
  • 5.7L TPI V8 M6 – Aluminum block Firehawk

And yes the two Firehawks were stock cars, not “tuner cars” as you could buy them under RPO B4U, just like you could get RPO 1LE or RPO WS6.  Now to make this even more of a PIA, those 6 V8s were only available under some, but not other trims.  for example you couldn’t get a manual 5.0L TPI V8 or 5.7L in a convertible Trans Am, but you could get a M5 5.0L TBI V8 in a convertible Firebird.  You really have to have an educated consumer to choose something as simple as a cat-back that is a proper application, and the multi-threaded hell of what parts fit on what makes, models and trims is a huge problem that some smart people are trying to figure out.

The good news is, I spend a fair amount of time with SEMA and their member companies and they recognize the problem and need to fix it, especially since it’s a $38B/year industry that can’t lead gen for this very reason despite the fact that most people are researching and buying their parts online.

I have a fairly janky solution to this whole mess that I think would work quite well, but I’ll wait till I have the patent cleared before I open up on that one ;-)

PS, I am happy to see that Amazon and I agree that the best way to upgrade the computer in your car is to slap in a carbureted V8…..Got to love those Data entry interns,

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Had enough of winter yet???- Video.

]]> http://shinkaze.com/2009/02/renault-commercial-shows-the-lighter-side-of-keyless-entry/feed/ 0 What wierd sequence of events lead to this? http://shinkaze.com/2009/02/what-wierd-sequence-of-events-lead-to-this/ http://shinkaze.com/2009/02/what-wierd-sequence-of-events-lead-to-this/#comments Wed, 04 Feb 2009 22:39:59 +0000 Adam http://shinkaze.com/2009/02/what-wierd-sequence-of-events-lead-to-this/ I’m not sure how you did this, but the result was quite impressive.

Weird Accident Aftermath, Just Hang in there…- Video.

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YouTube – Fifth Gear – Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Snow.

]]> http://shinkaze.com/2009/01/youtube-fifth-gear-lamborghini-gallardo-lp560-4-snow/feed/ 0 Lamborghini LP640 Stunt http://shinkaze.com/2009/01/lamborghini-lp640-stunt/ http://shinkaze.com/2009/01/lamborghini-lp640-stunt/#comments Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:52:51 +0000 Adam http://shinkaze.com/2009/01/lamborghini-lp640-stunt/ Driving down the PCH it’s hard to get attention with any car, even a Lamborghini, so how about trying some tricks? Like Drive with the doors open and see if you can close them with the throttle?

Lamborghini LP640 Stunt- Video.

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Lawnmower DUI Taser Arrest.

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This little kid can drive!- Video.

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My inner red neck wants to do this so bad.

SlingShot- Video.

]]> http://shinkaze.com/2009/01/slingshot-video/feed/ 0 ROTFLMAO, Funniest GT-R Transmission Video EVAH! http://shinkaze.com/2009/01/rotflmao-funniest-gt-r-transmission-video-evah/ http://shinkaze.com/2009/01/rotflmao-funniest-gt-r-transmission-video-evah/#comments Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:33:51 +0000 Adam http://shinkaze.com/2009/01/rotflmao-funniest-gt-r-transmission-video-evah/

2009 Nissan GT-R: Another GT-R Transmission Breaks ?.

]]> http://shinkaze.com/2009/01/rotflmao-funniest-gt-r-transmission-video-evah/feed/ 0 This is just wrong, a Rhino violates a car http://shinkaze.com/2009/01/this-is-just-wrong-a-rhino-violates-a-car/ http://shinkaze.com/2009/01/this-is-just-wrong-a-rhino-violates-a-car/#comments Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:40:52 +0000 Adam http://shinkaze.com/2009/01/this-is-just-wrong-a-rhino-violates-a-car/ Again, just goes to show that American commercials are far too prudish.

rhino car sex- Video.

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Diva Gina Fail « FAIL Blog: Pictures and Videos of Owned, Pwnd and Fail Moments

]]> http://shinkaze.com/2009/01/vanity-tag-fail/feed/ 0 FailBlog Delivery Service http://shinkaze.com/2009/01/failblog-delivery-service/ http://shinkaze.com/2009/01/failblog-delivery-service/#comments Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:17:46 +0000 Adam http://shinkaze.com/?p=1284 ….here is a nice heaping shipment of FAIL freshly delivery courtesy of FailBlog.org, one of my favorite time wasting sites on the Internet. Follow the Jump to see a whole shipload of fail…

Pizza Delivery Fail

A whole lot more Fail after the Jump!

Truck Rental Fail

Safe Hauling Fail

Bridge Clearance Fail

Delivery Fail

Courier Delivery Fail

Height Estimation Fail

Load Limit Fail

Judgement Fail

Crane Fail

Locksmith Fail

Tree Removal Fail

Logistics Fail

Cable Delivery Fail

Moving Fail

Crane Fail

Emergency! Emergency! Firetruck Fail!

Van Fail

Truck Fail

Ladder Fail

Clown Car Fail

Tire Fail

Trolley Fail

Truck Fail

Towing Fail

Delivery Fail

Car Fail

Towing Fail

Parking Fail

Ladder Fail

Watch out for the Fail Train!!!!!!

Truck Fail

Tie Down Fail

Company Name Fail

Ferry Fail

You’re listening to Radio Fail

Cruise Fail

Clearance Fail

Grocery Fail

Transportation Fail

Towing Capacity Fail

Camper Fail

Ferry Fail

Corporate Identity Fail

Fail Bus

Beach Invasion Fail

Just Go Around?

Rescue Fail

Double-Wide Fail!

XFaiL

SET SAIL FOR FAIL

Fail Boat Sails Home

Paint Job Win

A big thanks to the FailBlog for getting me through the day. When times are tough I just browse their pages and realize it could be a whole lot worse!

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Turbolestra — From the Creators of My New Honda- Video.

]]> http://shinkaze.com/2009/01/premature-deceleration-aka-pussyfoot/feed/ 0 Al Franken would keep the Volkswagon were he Hitler http://shinkaze.com/2009/01/al-franken-would-keep-the-volkswagon-were-he-hitler/ http://shinkaze.com/2009/01/al-franken-would-keep-the-volkswagon-were-he-hitler/#comments Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:13:22 +0000 Adam http://shinkaze.com/2009/01/al-franken-would-keep-the-volkswagon-were-he-hitler/ I normally don’t like to post political things, but this was too f’n funny and couldn’t be missed.

YouTube – Ann Coulter and Al Franken at The Connecticut Forum.

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Icy Crash.- Video.

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BMW X6, A Sporty Dog Purse

BMW X6, A Sporty Dog Purse


I was talking with my buddies Matthew and Josh and all three of us agree the the BMW X6 is supremely sexy, but there is just something about it I just can’t get past. How can you buy an SUV of that size and still not be able to comfortably transport a real dog? (You know like a Golden Retriever) Then I realized I understood the X6 at last. It’s designed to be sexy and oddly wrong, leading me to the above.

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So Emil and I swapped cars for a weekend. Me? I took his 997 GT3 to Malibu trying to get him a colelction of speed camera tickets in the Canyons.  Him?  Took my GT-R to a drag strip (really? Not even a road course?).  We each learned a little about each other’s cars.  For me, it’s that Porsche doesn’t make a proper racing seat for a Big Whopper ass like mine. For Emil, well click the link to read his review….

The Cartorialist » Blog Archive » 3 Reasons Why The New GT-R SUCKS!

PS look for video in two days from Garage419 as they pit my car against a Nitrous rental…. Can’t wait to see the outcome.

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MKIV Supra BOV blows off hat- Video.

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Guy on motorcycle talking on the phone and sending- Video.

]]> http://shinkaze.com/2008/12/old-but-still-funny-guy-on-motorcycle-text-messaging/feed/ 0 When Tires attack http://shinkaze.com/2008/12/when-tires-attack/ http://shinkaze.com/2008/12/when-tires-attack/#comments Sun, 07 Dec 2008 21:14:40 +0000 Adam http://shinkaze.com/2008/12/when-tires-attack/ Would have been a more compelling video with Jaws music.

Have you seen my tires?- Video.

]]> http://shinkaze.com/2008/12/when-tires-attack/feed/ 0 Squid deserves more, gets less http://shinkaze.com/2008/12/squid-deserves-more-gets-less/ http://shinkaze.com/2008/12/squid-deserves-more-gets-less/#comments Sun, 07 Dec 2008 02:32:02 +0000 Adam http://shinkaze.com/2008/12/squid-deserves-more-gets-less/ First, The show off at the end is classic. Second, this guy should be glad I’m not the judge, I’d find him in contempt and take his license away just based on his attitude.

Hoon Of The Day: Biker Busted For Speeding Tries To Fight The Law And Guess Who Won.

]]> http://shinkaze.com/2008/12/squid-deserves-more-gets-less/feed/ 0 Jones’ Big Ass Truck Rental & Storage http://shinkaze.com/2008/12/jones%e2%80%99-big-ass-truck-rental-storage/ http://shinkaze.com/2008/12/jones%e2%80%99-big-ass-truck-rental-storage/#comments Sat, 06 Dec 2008 00:25:26 +0000 Adam http://shinkaze.com/2008/12/jones%e2%80%99-big-ass-truck-rental-storage/ Even funnier than the Akira Clip below.

Jones’ Big Ass Truck Rental & Storage | Laughing Squid.

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Love the blog, Hell for Leather, lots of great finds, this one especially. what would a primed for the CW 90210 version of Akira look like on American TV? Probably this….


Akira reimagined for American audience – Hell For Leather

]]> http://shinkaze.com/2008/12/akira-reimagined/feed/ 0 Jon Stewart Explains the bail-out http://shinkaze.com/2008/12/jon-stewart-explains-the-bail-out/ http://shinkaze.com/2008/12/jon-stewart-explains-the-bail-out/#comments Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:12:33 +0000 Adam http://shinkaze.com/2008/12/jon-stewart-explains-the-bail-out/ .cc_box a:hover .cc_home{background:url('http://www.comedycentral.com/comedycentral/video/assets/syndicated-logo-over.png') !important;}.cc_links a{color:#b9b9b9;text-decoration:none;}.cc_show a{color:#707070;text-decoration:none;}.cc_title a{color:#868686;text-decoration:none;}.cc_links a:hover{color:#67bee2;text-decoration:underline;}

Jon Stewart injects some humor, perspective into Detroit Three bailout – Autoblog.

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Insane Saab XWD 9-3 JUMP- Video.

]]> http://shinkaze.com/2008/12/boomylaka-insane-saab-xwd-9-3-jump-video/feed/ 0 Like you wouldn’t do the same? Ferrari FXX DONUTS!!- Video http://shinkaze.com/2008/11/like-you-wouldnt-do-the-same-ferrari-fxx-donuts-video/ http://shinkaze.com/2008/11/like-you-wouldnt-do-the-same-ferrari-fxx-donuts-video/#comments Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:37:12 +0000 Adam http://shinkaze.com/2008/11/like-you-wouldnt-do-the-same-ferrari-fxx-donuts-video/ God’s own doughnut machine.

Ferrari FXX Evo 860bhp Supercar…DOING DONUTS!!- Video.

]]> http://shinkaze.com/2008/11/like-you-wouldnt-do-the-same-ferrari-fxx-donuts-video/feed/ 0 GoJiRa!!!!!…the tree http://shinkaze.com/2008/11/gojirathe-tree/ http://shinkaze.com/2008/11/gojirathe-tree/#comments Thu, 27 Nov 2008 01:26:19 +0000 Adam http://shinkaze.com/2008/11/gojirathe-tree/ I have no idea why I am blogging this other than the fact it gave me a chuckle, and these days I sort f relish the things that give me a smile.

YouTube – tree.

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Canadian Police Chase- Video.

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