pSeries, AIX & pLinux Family Nutshell:
System-p, pSeries & RS/6000 Perf & Benchmark Report:
Considerations re: VIO and SAN Boot:
HP Over-Heats DRAM (video):
How-To Size Replacement Servers
Burning CDs & DVDs for AIX:
Supported HMC & Sys-p Microcode Combinations:
HMC Remote Access:
p5 System-Plan Nutshell:
Turn-off the Amber Attention Light
AIX Facts & Features:
DS-Family Facts & Features:
Monitoring & Reporting of LPARs Using Topas:
DS4000 & AIX Perf Tip - Disable AVT:
AIX Disk Cloning Nutshell:
Using AIX Errorlog Events as Triggers:
AIX NIM Nutshell:
VNC on AIX - Installation Nutshell:
Cloning VIO-Hosted Boot Images:
AIX "trace" Nutshell:
My Favorite pSeries & AIX URLs:
AIX5L Messages & Codes:
pSeries Site Planning - Nutshell Edition:
pSeries Site Planning - Full Edition:
pSeries Site Prep & Physical Planning:
AIX Disk & Data Eradication FAQ:
p5 Firmware and Microcode Levels w/HMCs:
AIX Security Resources:
Network Speed Conversion Tool:
Convert R-OLTP to rPerf:
Cellular Phone Text Messaging FAQ:
Signetics Write-Only Memory [WOM]:
Michigan Airport Directory: 1946-1947 (~38MB):
FAA NACO Airport Facility Directory - A/FD:
FAA NACO Approach Plates & Airport Diagrams:
National NPR Station List
(formatted for PalmOS):
NACOmatic
(Download FAA NACO Approach Plates & Airport Facility/Direction
Valiant Shield 2007 - Wallpaper
Rudy Guiliani |
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This Italia is derived from the Mazda MX-5 Miata. It is not a replica of a specific vehicle, but does seem to have been inspired by both the 1967 Ferrari 275 GTS-4 NART Spyder
(Red, Yellow, Blue) and the Intermeccanica Italia Roadster. I will admit to tiny bit of bias - I think the Simpson Design Italia looks
better than either the Intermeccanica or the Ferrari ... and this Italia
is my daily driver! |
| The interior is basically stock Miata with a few trim upgrades. My intended
goal being to duplicate the look and feel of a mid-1960's roadster. Since
taking this pic I have changed the exterior mirrors for smaller chrome
units, replaced the interior mirror with a chrome slider and reupholsterd
the seats w/constrasting inserts. Yes, the rollbar is real. It is polished
stainless steel, not just a decorative item. |
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The rear clip nicely complements the front. The two-tone silver and blue
paint does a terrific job of thinning and widening the section. Many Italias
are single-color and the rear clip appears significantly heavier and blunter. |
| My bride did one [count'm 1] trip before advising that the trunk is too
small. I found a used Cycle-Mate "Zephyr" trailer and had it
painted to match. |
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The State of Michigan did indeed issue the vanity plate RAINSUX - an appropriate choice for any roadster. I get many compliments on both the Italia and the plate. Nonetheless; a few humor-impaired citizens have chased me down to express their unhappiness. |
| The Italia is the inspiration of Jim Simpson. He has several other cars
to his credit; the Manta Ray and Miami Roadster. He also happens to own
the Nardi show cars. |
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C&D's "Best Drives" loop in SE Michigan. I have added a few personal favorites along the Huron River and Orchard Lake |
| Links to many other road-trip sites; not just California trips (as it first
appears). |
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My other passion ... it's a 1963 Cessna 205. |
Six seats, full-fuel and another
1,000# plus in the cabin. |
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