BEFORE ANYTHING: GO INTO PERSONALIZE, SOUNDS, AND UNCHECK THE WINDOWS STARTUP SOUND.

Step one: Download this little goodie: http://www.softpedia.com/get/Progra.....e-Editor.shtml SAVE THIS TO A FLASH DRIVE, as you will need to run it on a different computer.

Step 2: Go into C:\Windows\System32 and find imageres.dll. Copy it to your desktop and save a second copy onto a flash drive.

Step 3: Take the audio file you want and convert it to wave format. If it's .wav and not .wave, go into DOS and enter rename (insert filepath here) 5080.wave, like this: rename C:\GTintro.wav 5080.wave. Then take this and copy it onto your flash drive.
(5080 is the startup sound for Windows 7 computers in US English)

ON A SECOND COMPUTER:

Step 4: Run XN Resource Editor, Open the imageres.dll file you copied, and click "Resources," then "Imput User Resource." Select your renamed sound file and insert it. Then, right-click on the "English (United States)" file and select "Delete Resource." Save the file. If you do this on Windows 7, it'll give you an Error 50. You could also dual-boot XP, if you have it.

Once you're done editing imageres.dll, take your flash drive to your Windows 7 powered rig.

Step 5 is tricky, and I'm not completely sure how I got it. You're going to need to change permissions, which Windows 7 is notoriously picky about. You'll find that only "trustedinstaller" can mess with System32 files. What you need to do is go into DOS and enter the takeown command, which is shown here:

http://www.online-tech-tips.com/com.....with-notepad2/

You may need to change the permissions throught the GUI (right-click, properties, security):
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/1261.....-in-windows-7/

Step 6: If you've done it right, you should be able to go into dos and rename the original imageres.dll to imageres.old, and copy your imageres file with your custom sound into the System32 folder. Trying to replace imageres without renaming it first will give you a permission denied error.

Step 7: Restart to save changes.

Step 8: Go into personalize and recheck the Windows startup sound.

Step 9: Restart again.

Step 10: If all is well, you should hear your custom sound. If not, go back and try again, or post here for help.




This site also has more info, and is where I started my search: http://social.technet.microsoft.com.....1-d5e44febd39a

Are those that like rape art rapists?

Are those who like vore art cannibals?

ARE PEOPLE THAT LIKE FURRY PORN ZOOPHILES?!

If you answered no to these, but somehow think that liking cub art makes you a pedophile, you are a dumbass.

IF YOU ARE ONE OF THESE WHINY-ASS FUCKTARDS SCREAMING THAT CUB PORN SHOULD BE BANNED, SHUT THE FUCK UP AND DON'T LOOK AT IT.

http://hermie.art9.cc/


I'm moving my gallery here after reading Greykitty's journal on DA.

http://buzz.yahoo.com/article/1:y_n.....s-conservatism


Seriously. The Radical Wrong wants to re-write history and brainwash America's children with thier extremist Conservative garbage.


Texas keeps saying they can leave the country. DO IT ALREADY.


Fuck Texas. It's full of retarded morons.

I've noticed that FA is kicking out one of the artists I'm watching because of the new rule change.


So, fuck FA. That's the last straw. My gallery will be cleared shortly.

If anyone wants to get a hold of me, my MSN/YIM is sirfratleyofburmecia[at]yahoo.com

Seeing as the rules keep getting tighter and tighter, restricting and censoring people's artwork, I'll be leaving FA in search of a new art site.

I was planning on copying my poetry collection over from DA, but I've decided against it.

Soon, I'll be clearing out my gallery. If you've been wanting one of my Yosemite CDs, get a hold of me now, because I won't be here much longer.

So I finally got the money for a camera. Tax refunds are awesome like that.

I was debating for months about what camera I wanted, and I finally settled on the Canon 50D DSLR. I found one brand new for $860 including shipping. Body only, though.

I decided to get the body first, then hunt for a better lens than the cheapo kit ones. I probably won't get it until April, though.

But either way... WOOT!!! Awesome photography to come! ^^

They're no better than Muslim extremists.

It seems to me that since same-sex marriage bans came out, the Jesus freaks have come out in force, trying to force their dogmatic, hypocritical, fucked-up views on the rest of the country. They're the SAME people that yell that Obama is violating the Constitution, but THEY THEMSELVES ARE VIOLATING THE SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE!

Same-sex marriage bans violate Article 4 Section 1, Article 6, and Amendments 1, 9, 10, and 14 of the Constitution of the United States of America. These HYPOCRITES keep talking about "their rights" being violated by allowing some gay couple to get married in another place, but CAN'T NAME WHAT RIGHTS THOSE ARE!

These people also believe that being gay is a choice. They've driven countless gays to suicide because they demonize homosexuals. These people claim abortion is murder- DRIVING GAYS TO SUICIDE IS MURDER, YOU DUMB FUCKS.

On this facebook page supporting Prop 8 (http://www.facebook.com/board.php?uid=86610985605), I have been trying to get idiots to understand the meaning of the word "truth." Apparently, they're so FUCKING BLIND that they REFUSE to accpet the truth, even if it's given to them on a silver platter, if it doesn't fall lock-step in with their delusions.

I can't believe there are such fucked up people in this world. "Good Christians" are the worst kind of worthless scum I've ever met.


Fuck Christianity. Up the ass. With a THOR!

I'll be my own boss. :)

I've decided that I'm going to open an automotive tuning shop. Right now I'm planning on doing costom intake/exhaust work as well as ECU tuning. A dyno is a MUST, but I know they're ungodly expensive.

I'm also hoping to be able to do some aero work like design and fabricate costom undertrays.

There is a dirt racing track nearby, so I'll most likely have a customer base comprised of racers and ricers. I've seen quite a few tuner cars out here.

So after I'm out of Oregon State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, I'll be opening up shop. ^^

Now for a name.. Lupine Performance Engineering?

Last night I met up with  cheetahtawn. It kicked gratuitus amounts of ass. XD

EXCEPT FOR THE PART WHERE I WAS STUCK IN MY HOUSE FOR 7 HOURS WAITING FOR FEDEX TO DELIVER A PACKAGE.. <_<;

We originally arranged to meet up around 12:30, but I didn't see him until 7. He got to chill with my fiancee,  DarkEmberKitty, though.

I definitely have to find more furries in the area. :)

I commissioned an icon from  Niaphyla, so here it is. :)

I'm such a carwhore. My fiancee says she needs to grow tires to get my attention sometimes..


Mmm.. Tires...

So, yeah. Tuesday night, I ate some bad ranch dressing. I was awake all night, throwing up and peeing from my ass.

Three days later, I'm feeling better, but still can't eat much, and my energy is still gone.

Well, that's two Chemistry lectures I missed this week. Good thing I got sick after my last midterm.

"If you want to live your life being so opened minded you better get something to hold the little bit of brains you have left in your head"
-Serena Nino, facebook post

I went on the Yes on 8 group on Facebook and ended up having a long debate with two different users. Serena, before leaving, deleted each and every post she had up, except this one.

She claimed to be a lesbian that turned straight. However, I got her to admit that she was never gay in the first place.

I feel this quote perfectly sums up why Conservatives are so fucked up.

Read Romans 7:1 and Leviticus 20:10.

Romans 7:1
"If a man commits adultery with another man's wife—with the wife of his neighbor—both the adulterer and the adulteress must be put to death."

Leviticus 20:10
"Now, dear brothers and sisters—you who are familiar with the law—don’t you know that the law applies only while a person is living? For example, when a woman marries, the law binds her to her husband as long as he is alive. But if he dies, the laws of marriage no longer apply to her. So while her husband is alive, she would be committing adultery if she married another man. But if her husband dies, she is free from that law and does not commit adultery when she remarries."

The bible says people that divorce and remarry need to die. Yet Prop 8 supporters don't want to ban divorce. HYPOCRITES!

Unlike Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, I stand before you not one of your own, but as an ally. I am here to fill you with hope, courage, determination, and resolve. The law is clear. This cannot go on any further!

Eleven score and three years ago, our forefathers drafted a document that formed a more perfect union, established justice, ensured domestic tranquility, provided for the common defense, promoted the general welfare, and secured the blessings of liberty. This document, the supreme law of the land, is now threatened by those who wish to disregard the very foundations of this great nation. Time and time again, this document, the Constitution of the United States of America, has defended freedom for the minority against the tyranny of the majority. From the end of slavery to racial discrimination and even gender discrimination, the Constitution has been used to keep freedom alive for all Americans. Today, your freedom is on the line.

No more must you tolerate being treated as second class citizens. The Constitution is clear! From Articles 4 and 6 to the 1st and 14th Amendments, it is in clear black and white that this discrimination cannot continue. From Chief Justice Marshall, "A law repugnant to the Constitution is void, and that courts, as well as other departments, are bound by that instrument." The California Supreme Court was legally bound under Article 6 of the United States Constitution and the ruling of Marbury v. Madison to overturn Proposition 8, and yet completely disregarded the Supreme Law of the Land. The so-called Defense of Marriage Act is in direct violation of Article 4, section 1, which says, "Full Faith and credit shall be given in each state to the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state," and yet it is still law. By this alone, Proposition 8 is Constitutionally null and void!

The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution declares, "No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States, nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law, nor to deny any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws." Same-sex civil unions are denied equal rights. A gay couple cannot even visit one another in a hospital or make medical decisions for their partner. The rights that the law refuses to grant to homosexuals are the same rights that heterosexuals take for granted. This can go on no more!

In the words of Franklin D. Roosevelt, "The moment a mere numerical superiority by either states or voters in this country proceeds to ignore the needs and desires of the minority, and for their own selfish purpose or advancement, hamper or oppress that minority, or debar them in any way from equal privileges and equal rights -- that moment will mark the failure of our constitutional system."

Brothers and sisters, the time has come! No longer can you remain silent. Speak and be known! Continue to march the streets. Continue to open dialogs, and prove that you are no different from anyone else and you deserve no different treatment. You did not ask nor choose to be this way. You are who you are, and nothing can change that.

It is time we heterosexuals realize that the people affected by discrimination are our friends and neighbors, even our family members. They co-exist with us, and most of us don't even know when we meet a gay man or woman. Yet the "law" still treats them as inferior. There are many who think that only gays support gay rights. They are wrong. As I stand here today and speak out against oppression, I prove them wrong. I am here to say, enough is enough! We can no longer continue to use and abuse the right to marry when there are countless Americans denied that same right! I am here to prove that the so-called "Religious Right" is the Religious Wrong! Even President Obama has said America "is not a Christian country, but one of many faiths." Not every American believes the same way you do! There are many religions in the world, most of which conflict. None can be proven right or wrong, and that's why it's called "faith!" Faith should stay in your own heart, and out of the laws of this country.

Some say that marriage is strictly a religious rite. If that is true, marriage should be removed from law entirely, including heterosexual marriage. But if they would read their bibles entirely, they would realize that it teaches love, acceptance, and brotherhood. It also says that they should follow the word of God and not bother with the governments of Man! These hypocrites only take what they want from the Bible and ignore the rest.

Some also say that marriage is for procreation. Either these people are blind and deaf, or they refuse to see the countless infants born out of wedlock, and countless wedded couples who are incapable of bearing children. Should these couples be barred the right to marry as well? These paranoid homophobics are looking for any and all excuse to justify their wrong, but it is still wrong. They have the right to disagree, but their right to swing their fists end where another man's nose begins!

Go forth and flood your county offices! Demand marriage certificates! They will refuse, but declare your Constitutional rights! You may be arrested, but this is necessary to send a message across the country that your rights have been taken away! Civil disobedience is one of the strongest messages you can send. It has worked in the past, and will work again. If you truly want equality, you must be willing to do whatever it takes. Flood the jails! Send your message loud and clear!

You are not alone in this fight for freedom. It will be long and hard, but you have allies. In time, you will win this fight. Your freedom cannot be denied forever! Stand up for what's right, and claim what is rightfully yours! Your courage will be tested, but you must stand your ground. We fight with the truth on our side, and the truth will prevail!

No more can you stand in the shadows as outcasts. Your day is approaching! No fight for freedom comes either quick or easy, but this battle has been long in the making. Though the course of history, minorities have fought, and died, for their freedom, and through determination and an iron will, they have pulled through. History will hold true, but it cannot happen alone. You must make it happen.

The time has come!

[01] Do you have the guts to answer these questions and re-post as The Controversial Survey?

No shit, Sherlock.

[02] Would you do meth if it was legalized?

Hell no.




[03] Abortion: for or against it?


I believe it's a woman's choice to have an abortion, so yes, I'm for it. The government has no place telling women what they can and can't do. Republicans are complete hypocrites when they support abortion but yell for a smaller government.

Also, the world is coming close to being overpopulated, so one less baby means a lot less people down the road.


[04] Do you think the world would fail with a female president?

No.
I voted for Hillary Clinton in the '08 primaries. Not because of her gender, but because of her stand on issues. Sarah Palin got the right idea of getting out of office and actually going into a field where she can use her only college degree.

[05] Do you believe in the death penalty?

Yes. If there is conlusive evidence without a shadow of a doubt, kill 'em. Less strain on everyone else.



[06] Do you wish marijuana would be legalized already?

Legalize and tax it. Alcohol is worse than pot. But then again, why should I care? I don't drink, smoke, or use any kinds of drugs. Except caffiene.

[07] Are you for or against premarital sex?

Well, seeing as I've been fucking my fiancee for 2 years now, yes, I am for pemarital sex. Waiting until your married is completely stupid. Do you go and buy a car without taking it for a test drive? Marriage is forever, so you'd better make sure you know what you're getting. Divorce is for dumbasses. Fuck her first before signing on the dotted line.



[08] Do you believe in God?

I do not confirm nor deny the existance of any diety(ies).With all the religions in the world, all claiming to be true, but completely unable to prove it, I stand out of that debate. I instead jump on the hypocritical, hyper-conservative bible-thumpers and use their own belefs against them.
Otherwise, I don't go to church or readily acknowlege God, Allah, Jehovah, Jesus, The Spaghetti Monster, or whatever higher power you want to conjure up.
Simple answer.. No.



[09] Do you think same sex marriage should be legalized?

It should bever have been made illegal. See my other journal on how same-sex marriage bans violate the United States Constitution. Every single argument for banning gay marriage is groundless. Not a single reason for stripping Americans of their rights or making gays into second-class citizens holds any ground.

01) Being gay is not natural. Real Americans always reject unnatural things like eyeglasses, polyester, and air conditioning.

02) Gay marriage will encourage people to be gay, in the same way that hanging around tall people will make you tall.

03) Legalizing gay marriage will open the door to all kinds of crazy behavior. People may even wish to marry their pets because a dog has legal standing and can sign a marriage contract.

04) Straight marriage has been around a long time and hasn't changed at all; women are still property, blacks still can't marry whites, and divorce is still illegal.

05) Straight marriage will be less meaningful if gay marriage were allowed; the sanctity of Britany Spears' 55-hour just-for-fun marriage would be destroyed.

06) Straight marriages are valid because they produce children. Gay couples, infertile couples, and old people shouldn't be allowed to marry because our orphanages aren't full yet, and the world needs more children.

07) Obviously gay parents will raise gay children, since straight parents only raise straight children.

08) Gay marriage is not supported by religion. In a theocracy like ours, the values of one religion are imposed on the entire country. That's why we have only one religion in America.

09) Children can never succeed without a male and a female role model at home. That's why we as a society expressly forbid single parents to raise children.

10) Gay marriage will change the foundation of society; we could never adapt to new social norms. Just like we haven't adapted to cars, the service-sector economy, or longer life spans



[10] Do you think it's wrong that so many Hispanics are illegally moving to the USA?

Illegal, yes.


[11] A twelve year old girl has a baby, should she keep it?

If she really wants it, yes. Good life lesson, but kiss the rest of her life goodbye.


[12] Should the alcohol age be lowered to eighteen?

Yes. In fact, it should be removed. In other nations where there is no minimum age limit on alcohol, alcoholism is far lower. There's no "OMG I'M 21 NOW I CAN GET DRUNK" because you've been sipping wine with dinner since you were a kid.
[13] Should the war in Iraq be called off?

It should never have been started in the first place. But, since we're already there, it would be irrisponsible for us to leave now. We made the mess, and we should clean it up.


[14] Assisted suicide is illegal: do you agree?

No. If someone wants to off themselves and don't have the balls to do it themselves, helping should not be murder.



[15] Do you believe in spanking your children?

I won't do it, but some parents do. I won't tell another parent not to spank their kids. However, with my children, I'll just spank them mentally. I'll give them guilt trips. Yes, I am evil.



[16] Would you burn an American flag for a million dollars?


Fuck, I'd do it for free. Right in front of extremist conservatives and those who want to ban gay marriage. These people are ruining America.


[17] Are you afraid others will judge you from reading some of your answers?


Nope. I don't give a shit what people think about my answers. XD If someone has a problem, I'll play the Devil's Advocate and challenge them to logically explain why they stand the way they do.

My Yosemite Postcards photo album now comes with custom labels! ^^ My new laptop has Labelflash, which burns custom labels directly onto the disk in bluescale. It's beautiful. :)

I actually sold one through Ebay! A member contacted me about whether or not they can be used for expanding and printing, and I sent him some additional samples as well as a full-sized image for quality inspection. He liked what he saw, and placed an order as soon as I told him the custom labeled discs were available!

Custom-labeled DVD-Rs are $20 with free worldwide shipping, and non-labeled CD-Rs are $15 with free worldwide shipping.



I know I need to upload more pics to my gallery... ^^; I'm going to just start doing them all without the watermarks, since they're sized down to begin with. If you want all of the full-size, order a CD! ^^

California's Proposition 8 is in Federal court right now in a two week trial that will decide whether voters have the right to take rights away from a minority, or if same-sex marriage bans violate the United States Constitution. Those who take our Supreme Law of the Land to heart know that it is there to protect the rights of a minority among other things. After looking into same-sex marriage bans, I have found that they violate the United States Constitution, and must be struck down at all costs.

Part of Article 4, Section 1 states, "Full Faith and Credit shall be given in each State to the public Acts, Records, and judicial Proceedings of every other State. And the Congress may by general Laws prescribe the Manner in which such Acts, Records and Proceedings shall be proved, and the Effect thereof." Now, we know that if we get married in one state and move to another, we don't have to marry again, because of this clause. However, if a gay couple gets married, their marriage is not recognised in all states. This violates Full Faith and Credit, and thus the law is Unconstitutional.

Part of Article 6 reads, "This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding." Obviously, this says that the US Constituion is the highest law in America, and no other laws can violate it. Unfortunately, many groups are attacking the Supremacy Clause by trying to write discrimination into state laws. State same-sex marriage bans violate the US Constitution, and thus are null and void.

The 1st Amendment reads, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." This amendment has set the standard for the Separation between Church and State. When the first pilgrims came to America, they sought religious freedom. They did not believe in the Church of England, and so were outcasts. When our Founding Fathers made our great country, they wrote this Amendment to make sure that the government would not become what we broke free from. Passing a law using religious justification, like Proposition 8, is a direct attack on our nation's very foundations. Religious extremists are seeking to turn America into a theocracy, saying America is a "Christian Nation." The moment America is a "Christian Nation" is the very monent our nation is no longer the United States of America.

The 9th Amendment reads, "The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people." The argument that "marriage isn't in the Constitution so it's not a right" holds no ground because of this Amendment. Obviously, the framers couldn't list every human right, so they left it open. In the US Supreme Court case Loving v. Virginia, marriage was determined to be a fundimental right.

The 10th Amendment reads, "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people." This Amendment gives States powers not delegated to the Federal government. However, the clause "nor prohibited by it to the states" means that if the Constitution says no, then it's no, period, and States cannot violate the US Constitution. State same-sex marriage bans overstep the powers granted to States, and is therefore Unconstitutional.

The 14th Amendment reads, "No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws." This is a big one. Same-sex marriage bans deny Americans equal protection of the law. It also clearly says, "No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States." This means that states cannot pass laws like California's Proposition 8.

If your state is contemplating banning same-sex marriage, write to your Congressman and tell your friends and family that same-sex marriage bans violate the United States Constitution and must not be allowed to become law. The United States Constitution must be protected from any and all attacks on it.

Do we ever really grow up? I mean, babies rely on bottles. Adults do as well. From booze bottles to water bottles, even grown-ups have their lips permanately adhered to some kind of container. The only difference is that adult water bottles have high-flow nipples.

(... Okay. I've got to get a K&N sticker on my water bottle's sport top now. It would be HILARIOUS.)

When we get old, we once again lose control of our excretory systems and need to rely on absorbent undergarments.

During our middle age, we feel a drastic need to be young again. We buy lots of toys and act like a kid again.

This has led me to conclude that age is merely an illusion. We never do grow up. We just repress our childhood.

Either I'm on to something Freudian here, or age regression art is just looking too damn cute. XD

*crinklescratch*
Also broke down and picked up some more XL Goodnites. These ones have a bit more color. ^^

My fiancee gave me a challenge to propose in front of her family. She backed out at the last moment. I had a little shpiel in my head to give her too... But right as I was about to get everyone's attention, she said not to, but one of her aunts asked what I was holding. She gave the announcement that I gave my fiancee and engagement ring. So, it's now official. XD


If you'd like to help with the wedding costs, I'm still selling my Yosemite photo CDs for $15, with free worldwide shipping!

My fiancee:  DarkEmberKitty

Awesomesauce. XD


So, leik, since DA is being a bitch and raping my computer, I'm going to be importing my poetry and photos from there to here. Keep watching for some cool stuff!

I came to Oregon State University because I wanted to be a Wildlife Biologist and Wolf Specialist, but after taking some coursework, it just didn't feel right to me. So,I explored some options, and ended up changing majors to Mechanical Engineering, and joining OSU's Formula SAE racing team!

I'm stoked about that. The team captain said my GPA WILL go down being on the team, since so much time is devoted to it, but having the SAE racing program on your resume will easilly top a high GPA. And, I'm a total racing nut, so it's a perfect fit.

Maybe I can network with some people on the inside and make a professional career in racing. ^^


Now if only I can get my custom undertray on Stickers..

Well, getting the undertray on Stickers hasn't been easy. I've hit a road block. I can't do the two middle pieces until it's on a proper lift, so that's going to be a little while before that's done. I realized that jackstands just don't lift the car high enough for me to move underneath it.

Modified the front undertray today, so hopefully I'll see an improvement.

YES, THAT'S RIGHT FOLKS. No turkey here. Just us chickens!

I'm trying to replicate a chicken I cooked at  DarkEmberKitty's place a long while back. It turned out SO GOOD. Even the breast meat was dripping with juices, and it was so flavorful, Ember ended up eating half the skin before I got in a taste.

So, I'm in and out of the kitchen today.

OH. And I FINALLY replaced my broken passenger-side window yesterday. wo0t for being able to SEE! XD

I'm slowly working on improving my '91 Ford Tempo while I'm still using it as a daily driver. And it's the only car I have.

So far, I've replaced the rear springs with Moog variable-rate cargo springs, which definitely stiffens up the rear and helps reduce understeer. I swapped one of the rear struts to a Gabriel Ultra when the stock strut broke during the spring swap. Haven't gotten the other side yet.

I've also thrown in a K&N air filter and modified the stock air intake to let in more air, as well as replaced the restrictive stock muffler with a much higher flowing Dynomax Super Turbo (gives it a nice low note, and the volume is low- in other words, perfect).

Aerowise, I've added front and rear tire spats (the picture in my submissions is old, since I've done some research on the size of the spats, and now have the front and rear spats to appropriate sizes for lift and drag reduction), a rear lip spoiler, and vortex generators (think of those fin-looking things on the newer Lancer Evo.)

I've also replaced one of the rubber exhaust hangers, so my pipes aren't dangling anymore.

Astetically, I've added a pair of driving lights and a tach, and it's plastered with stickers, a pair of pawprints in the side rear windows, and my fursona in the rear window.

Here's my to-do list:

I REALLY need to get the passenger window replaced. It got stuck down when the motor died and it shattered when trying to get it back up.

Need to replace the other 3 struts and swap the front springs.

I'm also looking into designing a belly pan. I just need to wait until after the special election here in Oregon (January, and I'm not sure how I'm going to vote. Need to read the text first, but the general consensus is Dems vote Yes and Republicans vote No on two measures to increase revenue through taxes. I'm socially liberal, but fiscally conservative, so I might vote no on those unless the text says it's something that won't affect employment.) before I'll be able to get material for it. Those campaign signs are made of coroplast, a plastic that's made like cardboard, and is quite good for these kind of things.

I'm also thinking about slapping some 17" wheels on it, if I find a good deal on a set with a 4X108 bolt pattern and around 40mm offset.

There's a possibility I might be getting a front air dam and side skirts as well, which are very rare for Tempos.


Other than that, I FINALLY got the check engine light to stay off! The EGR and IAC valves needed a good cleaning, and I also got the throttle body while I was at it. She's got some nice power now, and even surprised me a few times. :) She's also got new Oregon plates and I've got my Oregon license, so I'm fully legal now, and don't need to re-register until 2011! XD

Also, Progressive has pretty good rates for male drivers under 25. It was only $350 for 6 months, and everywhere else was at least $600. Geico was $660, and 21st Century was a whopping $1300.