Its time for Ask Big Al

[BigAls87Z28]

Hey everyone, its time again for Ask Big Al.
Some of you from the old site remember these. They were fun, at least for me.
Rules are no stupid questions. If you have a question that you would like an answer too, you can ask me and I will answer it to the best of my knowlage. These are for questions and advise only. I am not a professional, but Im damn near close. So, fire away. This should be fun.

[Savage_Messiah]

Let us recap our AIM convo for everyone else's... entertainment. or something.


MoPMoonchild: hey al
BigAls87Z28: sup
MoPMoonchild: i was sitting in a doctors office reading time, and theyre shutting / shut down the buick engine plant??
BigAls87Z28: The flint plant
MoPMoonchild: does tht mean no more 3800?
BigAls87Z28: correct, the 3800 is out
BigAls87Z28: ahaha
BigAls87Z28: im gunna start my world famous "Ask Big Al" threads
MoPMoonchild: GM = CRAP!!!!!!!
MoPMoonchild: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/images/smilies/angryfire.gif
BigAls87Z28: alright
BigAls87Z28: lets see
BigAls87Z28: 3.8 making 200hp
BigAls87Z28: or
BigAls87Z28: 3.9 making 240hp
BigAls87Z28: hrm
BigAls87Z28: hrmmmmmmmmm
BigAls87Z28: let me see
BigAls87Z28: yes
MoPMoonchild: hmm lets see 3.8 thats been around forever and lasts just as long...... or new crap
BigAls87Z28: 3.9 FTW
BigAls87Z28: 3.9 is based off the 60* v6 that has a strong base
MoPMoonchild: SCREW 60*, 60* IS CRAP!!! look at 2.8, 3.1, 3.4
BigAls87Z28: you sound like a buick sisy
BigAls87Z28: 3.5 and 3.9
BigAls87Z28: both make moer power thent he 3.8
MoPMoonchild: grand national FTW, how bout that huh?!
MoPMoonchild: TTA FTW
MoPMoonchild: it's abotu history bubba
BigAls87Z28: ok
BigAls87Z28: you want history?
BigAls87Z28: i guess we should but the blue flame 6 back into the vette?
BigAls87Z28: maybe we should go ahead and start putting carbs back onto cars
BigAls87Z28: lets just go to 4 wheel drums
BigAls87Z28: and 2 spd autos or 3 spd manuals with no syncros
BigAls87Z28: go buy a model t
MoPMoonchild: im talkign about good history
MoPMoonchild: dick
BigAls87Z28: oh
BigAls87Z28: only good history
BigAls87Z28: ****

[BigAls87Z28]

what I ment was well, if you just want the good parts, then I guess that makes you different. Now ask a question, or ban, or toss

[Savage_Messiah]

Why does GM = crap??? It bewilders me :lol:

[BigAls87Z28]

....look at the first rule I listed. No stupid questions. Since you have no soul, I will, again, let it slide.

[Squirrel]

i remember its a serious question/answer session, so make me proud BA

how come girls freak out when you PIITB?

[WayFast84]

this is probably a stupid quesion but whats PIITB?

[coldkilla]

put it in their butt. youll learn all about it one day kiddo...

[slasherbarb]

Al...why do my mommy and daddy pray every nite?? I mean, I walk in their room and see mommy on her knees and daddy saying "Ohh God!! Ohh dear Christ!!" Whats up with that?

[SteveR]

Please explain what the f/ stop numbers on my camera lenses mean. It's confusing the hell out of me.

[Brando56894]

why the hell did the burst disk on my 78ci/3000psi HPA tank blow when the dude filled it? it was brand new!

[enRo]

Why is my **** still brown even tho I ate celery for the past 3 days?

[qwikz28]

how come the only time i can pick up women is when i drive very slowly down route 1 and 9 in jersey city late at night honking at girls?

[PBodyGT87]

how come the only time i can pick up women is when i drive very slowly down route 1 and 9 in jersey city late at night honking at girls?

cuz when you drive the camaro, it's too fast to see. and when you drive the beater, it's really just going that slow.

[misterjuice]

Why is no other car in existence sexier than a Suzuki Aerio

[BonzoHansen]

How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?

[12secondv6]

Why is the DODGE NEON UBER SEXY!!!!!

[Tsar]

why does god hate me?

[qwikz28]

Why is no other car in existence sexier than a Suzuki Aerio
there is, its called the chevy aveo

[Koll]

Why hasnt Al posted a responce in 5 hrs?

Why are you using my FTW?

[BigAls87Z28]

i remember its a serious question/answer session, so make me proud BA

how come girls freak out when you PIITB?

Not all girls freak out. Most actualy want to at least try it once. The girls that freek out are usualy the ones that didnt like it the first time, or just dont want to do it because they think that it will make them a whore.

[qwikz28]

Not all girls freak out. Most actualy want to at least try it once. The girls that freek out are usualy the ones that didnt like it the first time, or just dont want to do it because they think that it will make them a whore.
this girl told me the first and only time she did it her butt hurt so much she couldnt sit down for the rest of the day... but she had just turned only 14 at that time

[ar0ck]

Why must people put dents in my beautifull car?

[BigAls87Z28]

why the hell did the burst disk on my 78ci/3000psi HPA tank blow when the dude filled it? it was brand new!

Not everything is perfect. With anything man made, there is defect. You, sir, got the speshal tank. On top of the fact that the dude filling could have been some HS drop out that huffs the gas half the time.

[BigAls87Z28]

how come the only time i can pick up women is when i drive very slowly down route 1 and 9 in jersey city late at night honking at girls?

This might just be me using my brain, but if you slow the **** down, instead of speeding past them, you might actualy get a number, and not look like a douchezilla in a fast car. Girls love attention, and if you are an attention hog with yoru flashy car, going at fast speeds, only digit your gunna get is the middle one.

[BigAls87Z28]

Why is no other car in existence sexier than a Suzuki Aerio

If you are refering to the sedan model, you have been mistaken.
If you are talking about the hatchback, its because the little Zuke is a powerhouse in the field, and very little is paid attention too. Its like the shy chick in the back of the class that grows up to be a knock out.

[BigAls87Z28]

why does god hate me?

Because you have a picture of his great grand daughter as your Avatar, and being a Pinko Commie bastard doesnt help much.

[BigAls87Z28]

Why hasnt Al posted a responce in 5 hrs?

Why are you using my FTW?

Because Al has been at work, dealing with crazy people and how they would like to return things without a recepit. Guess what, SOL bitches.

And only one question per post, per answer.

[BigAls87Z28]

Why must people put dents in my beautifull car?

same reason why silly drunks throw blocks of cheese, and we both know that reason.

[WayFast84]

Why do hotpockets always burn but yet when ever I take a bite they are still frozen in the inside?

[BigAls87Z28]

Why do hotpockets always burn but yet when ever I take a bite they are still frozen in the inside?

Microwave is on too high. Its just heating the outer shell while not warming the inside. Set it to a lower setting and retry.
Next thing you must do is learn how to cook. Girls love guys who can cook them something other then grilled cheese and hot pockets.

[enRo]

Well you must not of tried one of my famous "Big Daddy Pizza Burgers" :-D Pure Awesomeness

[trashman01]

why cant derek(90formulaws6) tune his camaro?

[Brando56894]

same reason why silly drunks throw blocks of cheese, and we both know that reason.

:lol:

[Teds89IROC]

If there can be a big enough treadmill made to support an airplane and it can move in reverse the same speed the plane is moving forward...... :lol:

~Ted

[trashman01]

F THE PLANE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Teds89IROC]

Heres a good one for Al, what wire looms did you get for your 87? The only one I've found for the centerbolt valve covers are these ones in Jegs with polished aluminum crap, I just want plain ****ing looms lol

~Ted

[BigAls87Z28]

I got some really cool pimp ones that are in a shape of a chevy bow tie. In fact, I still have them, didnt give them up with the car...I dont think.
They looked pretty pimp, andhold up to 9mm wire I belive. I never put it on my 87.

[BigAls87Z28]

why cant derek(90formulaws6) tune his camaro?

God is paying him back for the "little hammer".

[misterjuice]

lol.......the little hammer...................i completely forgot about that.

did you remember the watermelon Al? ;)

[90FormulaWS6]

God is paying him back for the "little hammer".

LOL,

My question for BigAl

Will that joke ever not be funny? LOL

[BigAls87Z28]

Yes, I remember the watermellon, and no that joke will go down in the history of car moddifcation and repair.
and you both will pay dearly for it.

[79CamaroDiva]

Please explain what the f/ stop numbers on my camera lenses mean. It's confusing the hell out of me.

since my brother cant answer this one, i will. the f-stop determines how far open the lens is and thus the amount of light that the lens lets through at any time. It also determines depth of field (how much is in focus). at f2.8 (or the lowest number your lens goes down to, whether it be 1.8, 2.0, 2.8, 3.something, whatever) the lens is all the way open, letting in the most light, which gives you the quickest shutter speed, but it also gives you the least depth of field, which means that only one certain point will be in focus but not the rest of the picture, which is then gradually blurred.

at higher f/stops like f11 or f16, the lens lets in the least amount of light, but makes you have more depth of field, meaning almost everything will be in focus.

lower f/stops are used in lower light, where you need a faster shutter speed to get a picture w/o shutter shake or if you want a short depth of field. higher f-stops are used in bright light, for more in focus. The numbers double and have the half stop there as well, (2.0, 4, 8, 16 with 2.8, 6, and 11 in between) I can go into more detail, PM me for more info. I think i've bored everybody enough here.




Now for my question to Al... how are we twins if we share no DNA?

[BigAls87Z28]

We share enough common experiances to where we are legally twins.

[V]

Why does the town of Dumont NJ have 2 speed limit signs stating 25 MPH posted within 4 feet of each other? (one actually blocks the other) i'll do my best to get a pic and post it...

[Savage_Messiah]

I think I know where Paul si talkign about, it's retarted.

My question: what is the "little hammer" joke???

[BigAls87Z28]

I will wait to answer the question once I see the picture.

Little hammer joke goes back to when a friend and I were at Boons house as he let us use his crib to take out my friends transmission. We were just getting underway, and I was going to remove the driveshaft. It wasnt coming free, so I asked for a hammer, and someone threw down one of thoes little 4oz hammers. As Nik and I worked on his car, coverd in car crap, the spectaturs were watching us, cooking steak and eating watermellon.
Like I said, there day will come.

[Amy]

Aw, I remember when Canadian Ron used to do this. <33

[Tru2Chevy]

Aw, I remember when Canadian Ron used to do this. <33

Holy Wow! I didn't know you were still alive..... :)

- Justin

[79CamaroDiva]

I will wait to answer the question once I see the picture.

Little hammer joke goes back to when a friend and I were at Boons house as he let us use his crib to take out my friends transmission. We were just getting underway, and I was going to remove the driveshaft. It wasnt coming free, so I asked for a hammer, and someone threw down one of thoes little 4oz hammers. As Nik and I worked on his car, coverd in car crap, the spectaturs were watching us, cooking steak and eating watermellon.
Like I said, there day will come.

mike told me that story.. he said the watermelon was great! I wouldn't be surprised if it was he who threw down the hammer either.

[V]

Here the pic of the signs, the sign in front was put up only about 5 years ago, wouldnt cutting a few branches have been easier, and cheaper? WHY both signs though still?
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/8/web/668000-668999/668312_63_full.jpg

Also another question, does anyone proof read the signs that point which way certain towns are?
theres a sign by me that has Hackensack mispelled on it. "HACLENSACK" (that sign is going southbound on knickerbocker rd, right at the border of harrington park and Closter)

[WayFast84]

My grandpa used to make signs every one has signs but me and my sister, she had one but like an idiot she lost it and I would have one but he died before I was born and Im the youngest of the grandchildren but there is like 6 great grandchildren. but back on topic I think they make stop signs and stuff in jail now, they make liscence plates in jail so why not signs??

[Kojak]

Why do Poland Spring water bottles now come with a clear cap instead of the orignal white cap..? and why is it bothering me that its not white anymore?

[nj85z28]

My grandpa used to make signs every one has signs but me and my sister, she had one but like an idiot she lost it and I would have one but he died before I was born and Im the youngest of the grandchildren but there is like 6 great grandchildren. but back on topic I think they make stop signs and stuff in jail now, they make liscence plates in jail so why not signs??

because they make them at the DPW locally as needed...

[12secondv6]

Why do Poland Spring water bottles now come with a clear cap instead of the orignal white cap..? and why is it bothering me that its not white anymore?
Blame "THE MAN"

He is ALWAYS trying to get a brother down!!!!

[turbo96z28]

my turn......

why do you own a Ford truck?

and for that matter, why the hell do I???????????????

[enRo]

Why do Poland Spring water bottles now come with a clear cap instead of the orignal white cap..? and why is it bothering me that its not white anymore?

**** that question, why does Poland Spring Water have an expiration date?!!!

[turbo96z28]

**** that question, why does Poland Spring Water have an expiration date?!!!


**** THAT QUESTION........WHY DOES IT HAVE A NUTRITIONAL VALUE LABEL?!?!?!?!?!?!?

[BigAls87Z28]

Why do Poland Spring water bottles now come with a clear cap instead of the orignal white cap..? and why is it bothering me that its not white anymore?

The clear cap is just and update on the design of the bottle and giving it a fresh design. Apparently, you arent the only one that noticed it. Its just a mild design change, i guess to better go along with the water.

[BigAls87Z28]

my turn......

why do you own a Ford truck?

and for that matter, why the hell do I???????????????

I didnt buy it, it was handed down to me. If you go and look up the original thread, the Bronco was given to me by my grandfather, who also gave me his 72 Camaro RS (the one that is in the above header).
Long story short, the 72 was purchased new and shiped to Antwerp, so that he could drive it around to all his acting auditions. A green American sports car stands out, and it gave him this image so that people would know who he is.
The Bronco was purchased new as well, and he has equiped this thing and has taken that truck to more places then anyone on this site combined has ever been. It has seen all of North America, as well as parts of Central and South America. Its been from Maine to San Diego, through the Grand Canyon, through the Baja desert, and up into Alaska. He has been doing it for the past 25 years, and he finaly has packed it in as he is getting sick with America, so he is going to be staying in Italy for the rest of his days.

As for why do you own a Ford truck, cause someone somewhere told you Ford trucks are cool. You bent under the pressure and got one. You now realize the error of your ways, and you will buy a new Colorado Z71 short bed standard cab with 31x10.5x15's and tear it up.

[BigAls87Z28]

**** that question, why does Poland Spring Water have an expiration date?!!!

Its a freshness date of sorts. While water doesnt go bad, no one wants funky water thats been sitting around in a plastic bottle for years. They want the freshest water in there customers hands, and if you get some water thats been around for a while, after being heated up, cooled, and whatever....yeah, its not good.

[Teds89IROC]

Al, why are you so goddamn hairy? I know its winter and all, but all year round...when do you shed?

~Ted

[79CamaroDiva]

Al, why are you so goddamn hairy?

~Ted

http://99smiles.com/rotflol.gif
because otherwise this smiley just wouldnt work http://99smiles.com/kdubb.gif

[Squirrel]

why are people ****in up the ask big al thread with conversation?

[turbo96z28]

As for why do you own a Ford truck, cause someone somewhere told you Ford trucks are cool. You bent under the pressure and got one. You now realize the error of your ways, and you will buy a new Colorado Z71 short bed standard cab with 31x10.5x15's and tear it up.


nope......just wanted a mini truck and the Ford was more trouble free to lift and get a solid axle under the front of (can't wait to get that done). if only Chevy made solid axle trucks after 88.

[WayFast84]

Al, why are you so goddamn hairy? I know its winter and all, but all year round...when do you shed?

~Ted
So he doesnt get sunburn

[BigAls87Z28]

Al, why are you so goddamn hairy? I know its winter and all, but all year round...when do you shed?

~Ted

I have an answer to this, but this is a family website.

[BigAls87Z28]

why are people ****in up the ask big al thread with conversation?

Just trying to steel my kool-aid, thats all.

[79CamaroDiva]

[british accent]
What is your name?
What is your quest?
What is your favorite color?
[/british accent]

[Tru2Chevy]

[british accent]
What is your name?
What is your quest?
What is your favorite color?
[/british accent]

Why doesn't your sister respect the "Only one question per post" rule in the Ask Big Al thread?

- Justin

[PBodyGT87]

Why do some guys put up with girls who walk all over them when they could do better?

[79CamaroDiva]

Why doesn't your sister respect the "Only one question per post" rule in the Ask Big Al thread?

- Justin

because that rule doesn't apply to relatives.

[79CamaroDiva]

Why do some guys put up with girls who walk all over them when they could do better?

because some guys enjoy getting walked all over.

[qwikz28]

Why do some guys put up with girls who walk all over them when they could do better?
self-esteem/self-respect issues.

edit: wait am i allowed to post answers?

[Squirrel]

is al weaksauce and how bangin of a party did he miss?


answer: mad sauce nand mad partyish

[BigAls87Z28]

Why do some guys put up with girls who walk all over them when they could do better?

Cause some guys dont realize what they have in front of them. Sometimes guys are more comfortable with what they got, then what they might have, even though they realize how great it could be. It could be that they realize that girls walk over guys no matter what, because girls like to get there way, and that the guy picks the path of least resistance. Maybe its because he just doesnt like to fail at anything, which is why hates to end a relationship, and why he hates to terminate a friendship. There are parts of him that want things to change, and there are things that dont want anything to happen. Maybe he is affraid of that if he does go after the better girl, that soemthing would happen, and destroy the friendship they had before.
Maybe it could be that he is just a jackass, totaly blind, in the game that is love.

[Brando56894]

how much is a speeding ticket for 20 over the limit?

[Ian]

how much is a speeding ticket for 20 over the limit?

200 something bucks

I KNOW if you get busted for 28 over its 320 bucks :?

[qwikz28]

200 something bucks

I KNOW if you get busted for 28 over its 320 bucks :?
thats not how much i paid buddy

[Ian]

thats not how much i paid buddy

well, thats how much I got nailed for :(

[Squirrel]

how much is a speeding ticket for 20 over the limit?
whatever it is hopefully youll have enough to buy a tube of K-Y to compliment your new insurance rate

[nj85z28]

:rofl:

[Savage_Messiah]

Why has brando surpasses me in number and frequency of tickets?

[BigAls87Z28]

Ok, for some reason people read "Big Al" but must have a wire crossed, because I see answers by people other then me.
For that, this thread is closed.

[Ian]

Ok, for some reason people read "Big Al" but must have a wire crossed, because I see answers by people other then me.
For that, this thread is closed.

:( oops, sorry.

[12secondv6]

For that, this thread is closed.

Why is Al wrong...it is still open at this time?

[V]

i never got an answer to why there are 2 25mph signs within 4 feet of each other...

[Brando56894]

200 something bucks

I KNOW if you get busted for 28 over its 320 bucks :?

ouch..... looks like my mom is gonna kick my ass for this one..... considering i have to pay for 3 more tickets after this one (carless driving [backed into a car like an idiot] and provisional liscence happened in a 7-11 parking lot then along with the speeding ticket i got an improper passing ticket :???: )

[SteveR]

Why do rashs itch so much?

[enRo]

Ok, Big Alex Trebec :lol:

Why does Central own central and north own all? :-D

[Savage_Messiah]

I think he's out so Noah...

North owns all because that is the natural order of things.

[slasherbarb]

Why does Central own central and north own all? :-DBecause on the 7th day god created the north to rule over all...and it was good...

[Firebird67dude]

Why are girls,women, etc.. so damn coniving? Sorry cant spell the word. LOL