(WTA) NAD C355BEE Stereo Integrated Amplifier

harbinger — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 12:19:46 +0800

So I've inherited this home theater system that my parents bought around 10 years ago. No idea how to connect it to the current generation of TVs, I've attached some photos below of the amp and the back of my TV. Any advice would be welcomed!

[WTS] Carmina Braided Tassel Loafers GMTO UK8.5

harbinger — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 13:39:55 +0800

Item(s): Carmina Braided Tassel Loafers GMTO UK8.5

Package includes: Shoes, original box and dust bag

Price: RM1,200

Warranty: None

Dealing method: COD

Location of seller: Klang Valley

Contact method/details: Whatsapp 012 642 4045

Age of item: About 9 months

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Item(s) conditions: Minor wear typical of leather soled shoes. Mostly worn indoors. Has steel capped toes and Goodyear Welted so should last a very long time with proper TLC.

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Reason for sale: Not in love with this last shape. Time to move on to other lasts.

[WTS] TOD'S Oxblood Leather Driving Shoes UK8

harbinger — Sun, 22 Jan 2017 14:40:15 +0800

Item(s): TOD'S Oxblood Gommino Leather Driving Shoes UK8

Package includes: Shoes, original box and one dust bag

Price: RM1,200 firm

Warranty: None

Dealing method: COD / Bank Transfer

Location: Klang Valley, preferably in/near Bangsar Shopping Centre or One Utama Shopping Mall

Contact method/details: Whatsapp at 012 642 4045
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Item(s) conditions: Like new. Worn once indoors to test.

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Reason for sale: Fit is a bit weird for me. Can't be bothered to break them in.

Hot hatch dilemma #firstworldproblems

harbinger — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 14:31:29 +0800

Hello all. Sorry in advance for long post.

Background
Exactly 4 years ago, I bought my first car, a second-hand MINI R56 JCW (real one, not bodykit). Manufactured 2008, around 60k mileage and relatively well-maintained. Not to mention fast as hell and damn fun to drive. It wasn't my first choice, I actually wanted to get a Megane RS but at that time it was out of my budget and not many 2nd hand around. Was going to get a Polo GTI but then they increased the price to ridiculous levels so I took back my deposit and bought the JCW instead. I prefer manual cars anyway.

Since then the car has been my daily driver, but back then I used to work in KL Golden Triangle, for the past two years I've been working in Bangsar so mileage hasn't been too bad, its now about 95k+. Been servicing it every 5k, no major issues encountered since I've owned it. I don't do track days, basically spirited driving here and there but that's it.

The Dilemma
So now I'm fortunate enough to have enough money to consider doing up the car. Since the internals are pretty much top of the line anyway, I will probably settle on changing the colour (paint), detail and buy some cosmetic improvements (black trim, diffuser etc) as I'm heading to the USA in December. I was even considering replacing the seats with the Recaro JCW Alcantara seats (basically OEM Sportster CS with airbag), until I found out the price would be around 20k...I can do a lot more with 20k.

BUT then I realised I could use that cash, sell/trade in my JCW and just buy another car. So I began looking around to see what I could afford and what striked my fancy.

Why used/recon?
1) I'm not keen on buying new as what I've learnt from owning my JCW is that car values for these kind of enthusiast cars plummet super fast, basically the value halves every 4 years or so, some more than others.
2) Usually people who buy cars like these are well-paid bachelors or rich people who use it as a weekend car, usually around 4-5 years they will either have a kid and need to downgrade to SUV/minivan, or in the latter case, get bored and want to make space in the garage for the next toy. In any case, hopefully you will have the pick of a lovingly maintained car, or simply a good bargain, or both.
3) Maintenance-wise, as long as you do your homework before you buy (and the car isn't a track whore or modded to hell) it should be managable. After owning a continental car for 4 years, I think I have a decent idea of the upkeep costs (every damn part of this car is so expensive, FU BMW!)
4) Warranty is unneccesary for a performance car that is 4 or more years old, if anything is defective, it would already have broken down by then. Obviously, you need a well-trusted capable mechanic, which I'm fortunate to have.
5) That being said, I'm open to suggestions.

Considerations
I'm married but no kids yet. My wife doesn't drive manual and is happy for me to get whatever car I want, she has her Vios lol. That being said, I am mindful of practicality, which would possibly extend the length of time I would own this next car (if I buy a new one).

I've narrowed my choices down to the following four, which I will elaborate in a bit:

1) VW Golf R Mk6
Ah the practical choice. But DSG so no manual sigh. I like the fact that it has 4 wheel drive and should be easy to get parts for. Reliable and should last the longest (if I can get a 5 door).

2) VW Scirocco R
Less practical than the Golf R, but more my kind of car. My brother has a Scirocco 1.4 so I more or less know what to expect. Bigger boot space vs Golf, harder access for rear passengers, but comfier seats. Seats 4 vs 5 in Golf.

3) Renault Megane RS 250/265/Trophy
Manual! But somewhat spartan inside, also unsure of reliability/parts availability. Best implied value. However I've test driven it before and it just isn't as fun to drive as my JCW.

4) Keep the JCW and mod it
Don't be gatal and just spend money on the car I already have. This is not the worst solution as there is nothing like driving a MINI, its like driving a go-kart. Plus it has character by the boatloads. I really want those seats tho.

Ok guys, so opinions please? Before I head to the US and buy stuff for a car I end up selling...lol

Malaysian servers for b2142?

harbinger — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:48:28 +0800

Hey guys, I've been playing B2142 for more than a year now, used to play a lot when I was still in uni in Australia. Now that I'm back I would like to play with locals since the ping to play in foreign servers is 300+, crazy. Can't fly my gunship for nuts. So what local servers are there, and how to join?

Btw, my soldier is Harb1ng3r, im game to play if you invite me.

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(WTA) NAD C355BEE Stereo Integrated Amplifier

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Malaysian servers for b2142?