Comments on: For the Man Who Has Everything - the V8 Snowblower http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/2256 Independent Tech News and Product Reviews from former VP and head of CNET.com and Longtime Computer Shopper Columnist, Alice Hill author of the popular "Hard Edge" column. Originally named AliceandBill.com. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:19:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.4 by: Dad http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/2256#comment-853723 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:28:05 +0000 http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/2256#comment-853723 A big block? A big block?

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]]> by: Glenn Shumate http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/2256#comment-7393 Fri, 16 Dec 2005 12:57:55 +0000 http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/2256#comment-7393 Ok, so I convinced my wife that like my Harley, a V8 powered snow blower is a necessity, and not some frivolous desire. But before I buy one, I have some pertinent questions: 1; Is there a large selection of chrome accessories to choose from? 2; If I put straight pipes on, will I need to re-jet the carb? 3; Will a detachable windshield help reduce fatigue on long trips? 4; I don’t want to look like all the other V8 throwers out there, so what’s the aftermarket doing for accessories, like, is there an endless supply of mufflers and shiny bolt on stuff to help personalize this thing? 5; What about attire, would a snappy black leather ensemble complete with do-rag, chaps, jockstrap, and a chain attached to my wallet so I always know where it is be out of place? 6; When I attend the annual “throwers” meet this winter in South Dakota, can you recommend a place to stay that’s about 50 miles away so I can trailer there, but look like I walked all the way when I come strolling into town? 7; How many months a year should I operate this thing so I’m not considered a poser? And finally, 8; Is there a grass cutting attachment available for those long boring out of season summer months? Thanks for your help, Glenn Ok, so I convinced my wife that like my Harley, a V8 powered snow blower is a necessity, and not some frivolous desire. But before I buy one, I have some pertinent questions:

1; Is there a large selection of chrome accessories to choose from?
2; If I put straight pipes on, will I need to re-jet the carb?
3; Will a detachable windshield help reduce fatigue on long trips?
4; I don’t want to look like all the other V8 throwers out there, so what’s the aftermarket doing for accessories, like, is there an endless supply of mufflers and shiny bolt on stuff to help personalize this thing?
5; What about attire, would a snappy black leather ensemble complete with do-rag, chaps, jockstrap, and a chain attached to my wallet so I always know where it is be out of place?
6; When I attend the annual “throwers” meet this winter in South Dakota, can you recommend a place to stay that’s about 50 miles away so I can trailer there, but look like I walked all the way when I come strolling into town?
7; How many months a year should I operate this thing so I’m not considered a poser?
And finally,
8; Is there a grass cutting attachment available for those long boring out of season summer months?

Thanks for your help,

Glenn

]]> by: Glenn Shumate http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/2256#comment-7206 Thu, 15 Dec 2005 20:57:34 +0000 http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/2256#comment-7206 I see that NASAdude is missing the point here. Sure, anyone could purchase a snowthrow’n truck, but where’s the adventure in that. This is Tim Allen on steroids. Whoa yeah!! I wonder if ski’s would work with cruise control? Or maybe convert it to radio controled so I could play with it in the basement. I see that NASAdude is missing the point here. Sure, anyone could purchase a snowthrow’n truck, but where’s the adventure in that. This is Tim Allen on steroids. Whoa yeah!! I wonder if ski’s would work with cruise control? Or maybe convert it to radio controled so I could play with it in the basement.

]]> by: NASAdude http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/2256#comment-6517 Sun, 11 Dec 2005 19:47:04 +0000 http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/2256#comment-6517 The sad thing is that the same machine could be built just as effectively with a 15hp engine. Given the available power, it could be designed a lot better. The key change is a larger opening; the engine could handle a lot more snow. While you're at it, you could power a track vehicle (ie: snowcat) with an enclosed cab and all the ammenities you'd desire. Or just buy a 250-710hp snowblower instead of building your own. This page has some nice examples: http://www.gemacosales.com/products/RPMTech/selfpropelledsnowblowers.htm The blower on the model P-5000-R is powered by a 710hp engine; the vehicle has a 260hp engine. That's a total of 970hp for getting the job done. Move along... nothing to see in the parent story. The sad thing is that the same machine could be built just as effectively with a 15hp engine.

Given the available power, it could be designed a lot better. The key change is a larger opening; the engine could handle a lot more snow. While you’re at it, you could power a track vehicle (ie: snowcat) with an enclosed cab and all the ammenities you’d desire.

Or just buy a 250-710hp snowblower instead of building your own.
This page has some nice examples: http://www.gemacosales.com/products/RPMTech/selfpropelledsnowblowers.htm

The blower on the model P-5000-R is powered by a 710hp engine; the vehicle has a 260hp engine. That’s a total of 970hp for getting the job done.

Move along… nothing to see in the parent story.

]]> by: Brad Pitt http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/2256#comment-5940 Thu, 01 Dec 2005 17:37:47 +0000 http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/2256#comment-5940 Alice, I didn't have the chance to check out that grill last time so thanks for the link. Loved it! Nice snowblower but I live in LA so but my parents could use it. Christmas present? If I buy the grill... will you entertain the idea of visiting and showing me how it works? BP Alice, I didn’t have the chance to check out that grill last time so thanks for the link. Loved it!

Nice snowblower but I live in LA so but my parents could use it. Christmas present?

If I buy the grill… will you entertain the idea of visiting and showing me how it works?

BP

]]> by: David Johnston http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/2256#comment-5936 Thu, 01 Dec 2005 17:12:25 +0000 http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/2256#comment-5936 They should make a version that you can drive instead of walk behind ;) They should make a version that you can drive instead of walk behind ;)

]]> by: Ted http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/2256#comment-5933 Thu, 01 Dec 2005 16:22:48 +0000 http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/2256#comment-5933 This is why the snowman pulled his pants down... This is why the snowman pulled his pants down…

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