Two (simple?) Questions...
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Two (simple?) Questions...
I'd like to get a regular compass for the dash but am skeptical about
the $3.99 variety in Wally World, K-Fart and Auto Parts stores. I
know it sounds silly in this day and age with GPS's, but the GPS I
have my eye on is $500 and it's a few months 'till Xmas <evil grin>.
My question is: Does anyone have a suggestion for or a manufacturer
name of a decent compass? (trivial, I know, but I want a good one
<kicking dirt>)
Second: I'm still running the original Goodyear GSA's (30x9.5)with 47K
miles on them (don't say it, I know...) and I'm getting a very
noticeable (not severe) steering wheel shake when hitting bumps on
curves. (tires getting sloppy?) I'm thinking the steering stabilizer
may need replacement but I'm not sure about it. Are there any
surefire ways to tell if it needs replacement and if it does, (I'm
thinking it can't be THAT difficult) are there any "gotchas" I should
know about? I've never done one before.
BTW- '03 TJ Sport.
Thanks in advance.
John
the $3.99 variety in Wally World, K-Fart and Auto Parts stores. I
know it sounds silly in this day and age with GPS's, but the GPS I
have my eye on is $500 and it's a few months 'till Xmas <evil grin>.
My question is: Does anyone have a suggestion for or a manufacturer
name of a decent compass? (trivial, I know, but I want a good one
<kicking dirt>)
Second: I'm still running the original Goodyear GSA's (30x9.5)with 47K
miles on them (don't say it, I know...) and I'm getting a very
noticeable (not severe) steering wheel shake when hitting bumps on
curves. (tires getting sloppy?) I'm thinking the steering stabilizer
may need replacement but I'm not sure about it. Are there any
surefire ways to tell if it needs replacement and if it does, (I'm
thinking it can't be THAT difficult) are there any "gotchas" I should
know about? I've never done one before.
BTW- '03 TJ Sport.
Thanks in advance.
John
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Re: Two (simple?) Questions...
Two simple Answers:
1. Try a boating or sporting goods stores for a better compass.
2. Buy new tires. (47k on GY GSAs ????)
John R wrote:
> I'd like to get a regular compass for the dash but am skeptical about
> the $3.99 variety in Wally World, K-Fart and Auto Parts stores. I
> know it sounds silly in this day and age with GPS's, but the GPS I
> have my eye on is $500 and it's a few months 'till Xmas <evil grin>.
>
> My question is: Does anyone have a suggestion for or a manufacturer
> name of a decent compass? (trivial, I know, but I want a good one
> <kicking dirt>)
>
> Second: I'm still running the original Goodyear GSA's (30x9.5)with 47K
> miles on them (don't say it, I know...) and I'm getting a very
> noticeable (not severe) steering wheel shake when hitting bumps on
> curves. (tires getting sloppy?) I'm thinking the steering stabilizer
> may need replacement but I'm not sure about it. Are there any
> surefire ways to tell if it needs replacement and if it does, (I'm
> thinking it can't be THAT difficult) are there any "gotchas" I should
> know about? I've never done one before.
>
> BTW- '03 TJ Sport.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> John
--
__________________________________________________ _________
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03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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1. Try a boating or sporting goods stores for a better compass.
2. Buy new tires. (47k on GY GSAs ????)
John R wrote:
> I'd like to get a regular compass for the dash but am skeptical about
> the $3.99 variety in Wally World, K-Fart and Auto Parts stores. I
> know it sounds silly in this day and age with GPS's, but the GPS I
> have my eye on is $500 and it's a few months 'till Xmas <evil grin>.
>
> My question is: Does anyone have a suggestion for or a manufacturer
> name of a decent compass? (trivial, I know, but I want a good one
> <kicking dirt>)
>
> Second: I'm still running the original Goodyear GSA's (30x9.5)with 47K
> miles on them (don't say it, I know...) and I'm getting a very
> noticeable (not severe) steering wheel shake when hitting bumps on
> curves. (tires getting sloppy?) I'm thinking the steering stabilizer
> may need replacement but I'm not sure about it. Are there any
> surefire ways to tell if it needs replacement and if it does, (I'm
> thinking it can't be THAT difficult) are there any "gotchas" I should
> know about? I've never done one before.
>
> BTW- '03 TJ Sport.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> John
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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Re: Two (simple?) Questions...
Two simple Answers:
1. Try a boating or sporting goods stores for a better compass.
2. Buy new tires. (47k on GY GSAs ????)
John R wrote:
> I'd like to get a regular compass for the dash but am skeptical about
> the $3.99 variety in Wally World, K-Fart and Auto Parts stores. I
> know it sounds silly in this day and age with GPS's, but the GPS I
> have my eye on is $500 and it's a few months 'till Xmas <evil grin>.
>
> My question is: Does anyone have a suggestion for or a manufacturer
> name of a decent compass? (trivial, I know, but I want a good one
> <kicking dirt>)
>
> Second: I'm still running the original Goodyear GSA's (30x9.5)with 47K
> miles on them (don't say it, I know...) and I'm getting a very
> noticeable (not severe) steering wheel shake when hitting bumps on
> curves. (tires getting sloppy?) I'm thinking the steering stabilizer
> may need replacement but I'm not sure about it. Are there any
> surefire ways to tell if it needs replacement and if it does, (I'm
> thinking it can't be THAT difficult) are there any "gotchas" I should
> know about? I've never done one before.
>
> BTW- '03 TJ Sport.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> John
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________
1. Try a boating or sporting goods stores for a better compass.
2. Buy new tires. (47k on GY GSAs ????)
John R wrote:
> I'd like to get a regular compass for the dash but am skeptical about
> the $3.99 variety in Wally World, K-Fart and Auto Parts stores. I
> know it sounds silly in this day and age with GPS's, but the GPS I
> have my eye on is $500 and it's a few months 'till Xmas <evil grin>.
>
> My question is: Does anyone have a suggestion for or a manufacturer
> name of a decent compass? (trivial, I know, but I want a good one
> <kicking dirt>)
>
> Second: I'm still running the original Goodyear GSA's (30x9.5)with 47K
> miles on them (don't say it, I know...) and I'm getting a very
> noticeable (not severe) steering wheel shake when hitting bumps on
> curves. (tires getting sloppy?) I'm thinking the steering stabilizer
> may need replacement but I'm not sure about it. Are there any
> surefire ways to tell if it needs replacement and if it does, (I'm
> thinking it can't be THAT difficult) are there any "gotchas" I should
> know about? I've never done one before.
>
> BTW- '03 TJ Sport.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> John
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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Re: Two (simple?) Questions...
Two simple Answers:
1. Try a boating or sporting goods stores for a better compass.
2. Buy new tires. (47k on GY GSAs ????)
John R wrote:
> I'd like to get a regular compass for the dash but am skeptical about
> the $3.99 variety in Wally World, K-Fart and Auto Parts stores. I
> know it sounds silly in this day and age with GPS's, but the GPS I
> have my eye on is $500 and it's a few months 'till Xmas <evil grin>.
>
> My question is: Does anyone have a suggestion for or a manufacturer
> name of a decent compass? (trivial, I know, but I want a good one
> <kicking dirt>)
>
> Second: I'm still running the original Goodyear GSA's (30x9.5)with 47K
> miles on them (don't say it, I know...) and I'm getting a very
> noticeable (not severe) steering wheel shake when hitting bumps on
> curves. (tires getting sloppy?) I'm thinking the steering stabilizer
> may need replacement but I'm not sure about it. Are there any
> surefire ways to tell if it needs replacement and if it does, (I'm
> thinking it can't be THAT difficult) are there any "gotchas" I should
> know about? I've never done one before.
>
> BTW- '03 TJ Sport.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> John
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
(Please remove the OBVIOUS to reply by email)
__________________________________________________ _________
1. Try a boating or sporting goods stores for a better compass.
2. Buy new tires. (47k on GY GSAs ????)
John R wrote:
> I'd like to get a regular compass for the dash but am skeptical about
> the $3.99 variety in Wally World, K-Fart and Auto Parts stores. I
> know it sounds silly in this day and age with GPS's, but the GPS I
> have my eye on is $500 and it's a few months 'till Xmas <evil grin>.
>
> My question is: Does anyone have a suggestion for or a manufacturer
> name of a decent compass? (trivial, I know, but I want a good one
> <kicking dirt>)
>
> Second: I'm still running the original Goodyear GSA's (30x9.5)with 47K
> miles on them (don't say it, I know...) and I'm getting a very
> noticeable (not severe) steering wheel shake when hitting bumps on
> curves. (tires getting sloppy?) I'm thinking the steering stabilizer
> may need replacement but I'm not sure about it. Are there any
> surefire ways to tell if it needs replacement and if it does, (I'm
> thinking it can't be THAT difficult) are there any "gotchas" I should
> know about? I've never done one before.
>
> BTW- '03 TJ Sport.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> John
--
__________________________________________________ _________
tw
03 TJ Rubicon - Rubicon Express 4.5"
01 XJ Sport
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
-- Dave Barry
Pronunciation: 'jEp
Function: noun
Date: 1940
Etymology: from g. p. (G= 'Government' P= '80 inch wheelbase')
A small general-purpose motor vehicle with 80-inch wheelbase,
1/4-ton capacity, and four-wheel drive used by the U.S. army in
World War II.
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Re: Two (simple?) Questions...
Compass here:
http://www.boatus-store.com/webapp/w...oductId=145556
"John R" <john_r357@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:77ac046e.0408310007.76a1e03f@posting.google.c om...
> I'd like to get a regular compass for the dash but am skeptical about
> the $3.99 variety in Wally World, K-Fart and Auto Parts stores. I
> know it sounds silly in this day and age with GPS's, but the GPS I
> have my eye on is $500 and it's a few months 'till Xmas <evil grin>.
>
> My question is: Does anyone have a suggestion for or a manufacturer
> name of a decent compass? (trivial, I know, but I want a good one
> <kicking dirt>)
>
> Second: I'm still running the original Goodyear GSA's (30x9.5)with 47K
> miles on them (don't say it, I know...) and I'm getting a very
> noticeable (not severe) steering wheel shake when hitting bumps on
> curves. (tires getting sloppy?) I'm thinking the steering stabilizer
> may need replacement but I'm not sure about it. Are there any
> surefire ways to tell if it needs replacement and if it does, (I'm
> thinking it can't be THAT difficult) are there any "gotchas" I should
> know about? I've never done one before.
>
> BTW- '03 TJ Sport.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> John
http://www.boatus-store.com/webapp/w...oductId=145556
"John R" <john_r357@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:77ac046e.0408310007.76a1e03f@posting.google.c om...
> I'd like to get a regular compass for the dash but am skeptical about
> the $3.99 variety in Wally World, K-Fart and Auto Parts stores. I
> know it sounds silly in this day and age with GPS's, but the GPS I
> have my eye on is $500 and it's a few months 'till Xmas <evil grin>.
>
> My question is: Does anyone have a suggestion for or a manufacturer
> name of a decent compass? (trivial, I know, but I want a good one
> <kicking dirt>)
>
> Second: I'm still running the original Goodyear GSA's (30x9.5)with 47K
> miles on them (don't say it, I know...) and I'm getting a very
> noticeable (not severe) steering wheel shake when hitting bumps on
> curves. (tires getting sloppy?) I'm thinking the steering stabilizer
> may need replacement but I'm not sure about it. Are there any
> surefire ways to tell if it needs replacement and if it does, (I'm
> thinking it can't be THAT difficult) are there any "gotchas" I should
> know about? I've never done one before.
>
> BTW- '03 TJ Sport.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> John
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Re: Two (simple?) Questions...
Compass here:
http://www.boatus-store.com/webapp/w...oductId=145556
"John R" <john_r357@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:77ac046e.0408310007.76a1e03f@posting.google.c om...
> I'd like to get a regular compass for the dash but am skeptical about
> the $3.99 variety in Wally World, K-Fart and Auto Parts stores. I
> know it sounds silly in this day and age with GPS's, but the GPS I
> have my eye on is $500 and it's a few months 'till Xmas <evil grin>.
>
> My question is: Does anyone have a suggestion for or a manufacturer
> name of a decent compass? (trivial, I know, but I want a good one
> <kicking dirt>)
>
> Second: I'm still running the original Goodyear GSA's (30x9.5)with 47K
> miles on them (don't say it, I know...) and I'm getting a very
> noticeable (not severe) steering wheel shake when hitting bumps on
> curves. (tires getting sloppy?) I'm thinking the steering stabilizer
> may need replacement but I'm not sure about it. Are there any
> surefire ways to tell if it needs replacement and if it does, (I'm
> thinking it can't be THAT difficult) are there any "gotchas" I should
> know about? I've never done one before.
>
> BTW- '03 TJ Sport.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> John
http://www.boatus-store.com/webapp/w...oductId=145556
"John R" <john_r357@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:77ac046e.0408310007.76a1e03f@posting.google.c om...
> I'd like to get a regular compass for the dash but am skeptical about
> the $3.99 variety in Wally World, K-Fart and Auto Parts stores. I
> know it sounds silly in this day and age with GPS's, but the GPS I
> have my eye on is $500 and it's a few months 'till Xmas <evil grin>.
>
> My question is: Does anyone have a suggestion for or a manufacturer
> name of a decent compass? (trivial, I know, but I want a good one
> <kicking dirt>)
>
> Second: I'm still running the original Goodyear GSA's (30x9.5)with 47K
> miles on them (don't say it, I know...) and I'm getting a very
> noticeable (not severe) steering wheel shake when hitting bumps on
> curves. (tires getting sloppy?) I'm thinking the steering stabilizer
> may need replacement but I'm not sure about it. Are there any
> surefire ways to tell if it needs replacement and if it does, (I'm
> thinking it can't be THAT difficult) are there any "gotchas" I should
> know about? I've never done one before.
>
> BTW- '03 TJ Sport.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> John
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Re: Two (simple?) Questions...
Compass here:
http://www.boatus-store.com/webapp/w...oductId=145556
"John R" <john_r357@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:77ac046e.0408310007.76a1e03f@posting.google.c om...
> I'd like to get a regular compass for the dash but am skeptical about
> the $3.99 variety in Wally World, K-Fart and Auto Parts stores. I
> know it sounds silly in this day and age with GPS's, but the GPS I
> have my eye on is $500 and it's a few months 'till Xmas <evil grin>.
>
> My question is: Does anyone have a suggestion for or a manufacturer
> name of a decent compass? (trivial, I know, but I want a good one
> <kicking dirt>)
>
> Second: I'm still running the original Goodyear GSA's (30x9.5)with 47K
> miles on them (don't say it, I know...) and I'm getting a very
> noticeable (not severe) steering wheel shake when hitting bumps on
> curves. (tires getting sloppy?) I'm thinking the steering stabilizer
> may need replacement but I'm not sure about it. Are there any
> surefire ways to tell if it needs replacement and if it does, (I'm
> thinking it can't be THAT difficult) are there any "gotchas" I should
> know about? I've never done one before.
>
> BTW- '03 TJ Sport.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> John
http://www.boatus-store.com/webapp/w...oductId=145556
"John R" <john_r357@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:77ac046e.0408310007.76a1e03f@posting.google.c om...
> I'd like to get a regular compass for the dash but am skeptical about
> the $3.99 variety in Wally World, K-Fart and Auto Parts stores. I
> know it sounds silly in this day and age with GPS's, but the GPS I
> have my eye on is $500 and it's a few months 'till Xmas <evil grin>.
>
> My question is: Does anyone have a suggestion for or a manufacturer
> name of a decent compass? (trivial, I know, but I want a good one
> <kicking dirt>)
>
> Second: I'm still running the original Goodyear GSA's (30x9.5)with 47K
> miles on them (don't say it, I know...) and I'm getting a very
> noticeable (not severe) steering wheel shake when hitting bumps on
> curves. (tires getting sloppy?) I'm thinking the steering stabilizer
> may need replacement but I'm not sure about it. Are there any
> surefire ways to tell if it needs replacement and if it does, (I'm
> thinking it can't be THAT difficult) are there any "gotchas" I should
> know about? I've never done one before.
>
> BTW- '03 TJ Sport.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> John
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Re: Two (simple?) Questions...
On Tue, 31 Aug 2004 10:42:12 -0400, "Steve Pretti"
<stevepnospammever@compcoms.com> wrote:
>Compass here:
>
>http://www.boatus-store.com/webapp/w...oductId=145556
I seriously doubt a marine compass will function in your Jeep - it was
never intended to go in a steel box. Most boats have very little
ferrous material other than the engines.
Here's a start:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...=Google+Search
No cheap auto compass will do more than give you a rough idea of what
direction you are headed. My recommendation is just wait and get the
GPS.
You could buy an inexpensive handheld Suunto for around $10 and step
away from the vehicle if you get lost ....sorry - disoriented
momentarily. Then you would have a hiking compass in case you are that
type.
http://www.rei.com/online/store/Sear...cat=REI_SEARCH
BTW, have you seen this GPS? It's on my Xmas wish list.
http://www.thegpsstore.com/detail_MA59818.asp
Also BTW, Davy Crocket was once asked if he ever got lost. He replied,
"Nope, but I was a mite bewildered once for three days."
John
John Davies TLCA 14732
http://home.comcast.net/~johnedavies/
'96 Lexus LX450
'00 Audi A4 1.8T quattro
Spokane WA USA
<stevepnospammever@compcoms.com> wrote:
>Compass here:
>
>http://www.boatus-store.com/webapp/w...oductId=145556
I seriously doubt a marine compass will function in your Jeep - it was
never intended to go in a steel box. Most boats have very little
ferrous material other than the engines.
Here's a start:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...=Google+Search
No cheap auto compass will do more than give you a rough idea of what
direction you are headed. My recommendation is just wait and get the
GPS.
You could buy an inexpensive handheld Suunto for around $10 and step
away from the vehicle if you get lost ....sorry - disoriented
momentarily. Then you would have a hiking compass in case you are that
type.
http://www.rei.com/online/store/Sear...cat=REI_SEARCH
BTW, have you seen this GPS? It's on my Xmas wish list.
http://www.thegpsstore.com/detail_MA59818.asp
Also BTW, Davy Crocket was once asked if he ever got lost. He replied,
"Nope, but I was a mite bewildered once for three days."
John
John Davies TLCA 14732
http://home.comcast.net/~johnedavies/
'96 Lexus LX450
'00 Audi A4 1.8T quattro
Spokane WA USA
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Re: Two (simple?) Questions...
On Tue, 31 Aug 2004 10:42:12 -0400, "Steve Pretti"
<stevepnospammever@compcoms.com> wrote:
>Compass here:
>
>http://www.boatus-store.com/webapp/w...oductId=145556
I seriously doubt a marine compass will function in your Jeep - it was
never intended to go in a steel box. Most boats have very little
ferrous material other than the engines.
Here's a start:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...=Google+Search
No cheap auto compass will do more than give you a rough idea of what
direction you are headed. My recommendation is just wait and get the
GPS.
You could buy an inexpensive handheld Suunto for around $10 and step
away from the vehicle if you get lost ....sorry - disoriented
momentarily. Then you would have a hiking compass in case you are that
type.
http://www.rei.com/online/store/Sear...cat=REI_SEARCH
BTW, have you seen this GPS? It's on my Xmas wish list.
http://www.thegpsstore.com/detail_MA59818.asp
Also BTW, Davy Crocket was once asked if he ever got lost. He replied,
"Nope, but I was a mite bewildered once for three days."
John
John Davies TLCA 14732
http://home.comcast.net/~johnedavies/
'96 Lexus LX450
'00 Audi A4 1.8T quattro
Spokane WA USA
<stevepnospammever@compcoms.com> wrote:
>Compass here:
>
>http://www.boatus-store.com/webapp/w...oductId=145556
I seriously doubt a marine compass will function in your Jeep - it was
never intended to go in a steel box. Most boats have very little
ferrous material other than the engines.
Here's a start:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...=Google+Search
No cheap auto compass will do more than give you a rough idea of what
direction you are headed. My recommendation is just wait and get the
GPS.
You could buy an inexpensive handheld Suunto for around $10 and step
away from the vehicle if you get lost ....sorry - disoriented
momentarily. Then you would have a hiking compass in case you are that
type.
http://www.rei.com/online/store/Sear...cat=REI_SEARCH
BTW, have you seen this GPS? It's on my Xmas wish list.
http://www.thegpsstore.com/detail_MA59818.asp
Also BTW, Davy Crocket was once asked if he ever got lost. He replied,
"Nope, but I was a mite bewildered once for three days."
John
John Davies TLCA 14732
http://home.comcast.net/~johnedavies/
'96 Lexus LX450
'00 Audi A4 1.8T quattro
Spokane WA USA
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Re: Two (simple?) Questions...
On Tue, 31 Aug 2004 10:42:12 -0400, "Steve Pretti"
<stevepnospammever@compcoms.com> wrote:
>Compass here:
>
>http://www.boatus-store.com/webapp/w...oductId=145556
I seriously doubt a marine compass will function in your Jeep - it was
never intended to go in a steel box. Most boats have very little
ferrous material other than the engines.
Here's a start:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...=Google+Search
No cheap auto compass will do more than give you a rough idea of what
direction you are headed. My recommendation is just wait and get the
GPS.
You could buy an inexpensive handheld Suunto for around $10 and step
away from the vehicle if you get lost ....sorry - disoriented
momentarily. Then you would have a hiking compass in case you are that
type.
http://www.rei.com/online/store/Sear...cat=REI_SEARCH
BTW, have you seen this GPS? It's on my Xmas wish list.
http://www.thegpsstore.com/detail_MA59818.asp
Also BTW, Davy Crocket was once asked if he ever got lost. He replied,
"Nope, but I was a mite bewildered once for three days."
John
John Davies TLCA 14732
http://home.comcast.net/~johnedavies/
'96 Lexus LX450
'00 Audi A4 1.8T quattro
Spokane WA USA
<stevepnospammever@compcoms.com> wrote:
>Compass here:
>
>http://www.boatus-store.com/webapp/w...oductId=145556
I seriously doubt a marine compass will function in your Jeep - it was
never intended to go in a steel box. Most boats have very little
ferrous material other than the engines.
Here's a start:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...=Google+Search
No cheap auto compass will do more than give you a rough idea of what
direction you are headed. My recommendation is just wait and get the
GPS.
You could buy an inexpensive handheld Suunto for around $10 and step
away from the vehicle if you get lost ....sorry - disoriented
momentarily. Then you would have a hiking compass in case you are that
type.
http://www.rei.com/online/store/Sear...cat=REI_SEARCH
BTW, have you seen this GPS? It's on my Xmas wish list.
http://www.thegpsstore.com/detail_MA59818.asp
Also BTW, Davy Crocket was once asked if he ever got lost. He replied,
"Nope, but I was a mite bewildered once for three days."
John
John Davies TLCA 14732
http://home.comcast.net/~johnedavies/
'96 Lexus LX450
'00 Audi A4 1.8T quattro
Spokane WA USA