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Even so, I don't see how that would be cheaper than a sending unit that threads into the same port once you get done running tubing (or is it hard line?)
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Panty Saluter posted:Even so, I don't see how that would be cheaper than a sending unit that threads into the same port once you get done running tubing (or is it hard line?) Even when I tapped the stock oil-pressure port (idiot light port) for the E30, I couldn't get a sender in there. I used a tee and a length of hose to mount the sender to the block and keep the idiot light as well. So what if it's cheaper; it's cheaper in the long run to keep hot fluid out of the cabin, especially the one of the fluids that is hardest to clean up.
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Panty Saluter posted:Even so, I don't see how that would be cheaper than a sending unit that threads into the same port once you get done running tubing (or is it hard line?) It is cheaper. Take a look at Auto Meter; you're looking at like a $100 gauge with stepper motors and stuff, or $30 for a good ol' boy gauge that runs boiling oil directly into your Guess which one of those two doesn't end up getting installed and bounces around various swap meets until it ends up on a $5 table. surebet posted:Hopefully this hasn't been posted yet: With technique like that I don't think he could cut bread. Seat Safety Switch fucked around with this message at 04:02 on Mar 14, 2014 |
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I ran over a curb with my '13 Ford Focus, and now my decorative undercarriage is hanging off the driver's side. I can't just leave it, because experience shows it would bounce up and down with my car driving and I'd eventually be driving over it (not good). If I go to the body shop, will they charge me to replace the whole front, or can I glue it back or tape or blow torch? I hate to hit up my insurance company for this, since I was in a fender bender with a kid in a grocery store parking lot in October.
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my darling feet posted:I ran over a curb with my '13 Ford Focus, and now my decorative undercarriage is hanging off the driver's side. I can't just leave it, because experience shows it would bounce up and down with my car driving and I'd eventually be driving over it (not good). Pictures would help tremendously.
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Seat Safety Switch posted:It is cheaper. Take a look at Auto Meter; you're looking at like a $100 gauge with stepper motors and stuff, or $30 for a good ol' boy gauge that runs boiling oil directly into your Oh, see - I was expecting that the tube was something worthwhile when in fact it's some bottom-feeding teflon affair that'll explode the first time you look at it crossways. In related forum posts there was a whole lotta "well my buddy has never had a problem so why spend more money?!" because no one can figure out it's the sort of problem that, while rare, only need to happen once to be a complete clusterfuck and any precaution taken is a good one.
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Mar 14, 2014 05:02
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veedubfreak posted:Explain. Also, this happened yesterday. I'm surprised they didn't just shoot him once they asked the people he carjacked if there was anyone else in the car. Seriously, use of lethal force would probably be justified if he's driving toward people. I think I'm going to carry an asp or something from now on.
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Mar 14, 2014 08:11
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CharlesM posted:I think I'm going to carry an asp or something from now on.  ?
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https://www.asp-usa.com/store/batons.html Not really much use from a driver's seat, though. If you're not ok with packing heat, pepper spray would work out better than a baton.
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Mar 14, 2014 08:30
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CharlesM posted:
Good luck swinging a stick in an enclosed area http://www.dol.wa.gov/business/firearms/faconceal.html
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Mar 14, 2014 08:31
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I dunno. I've never touched a weapon in my life and would prefer not to. Seeing that guy carjack pissed me off though.
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Mar 14, 2014 09:36
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CharlesM posted:I dunno. I've never touched a weapon in my life and would prefer not to. Seeing that guy carjack pissed me off though. Every tool is a weapon if you hold it right.
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CharlesM posted:I dunno. I've never touched a weapon in my life and would prefer not to. Then why are you thinking of carrying an ASP?
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Mar 14, 2014 10:19
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He really did mean the snake.
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Throwing a snake in the face of a carjacker would be pretty effective IMO.
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veedubfreak posted:Explain. Also, this happened yesterday. Watching him eat poo poo on the snow was absolutely fantastic.
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Mar 14, 2014 12:23
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How mad were the people that managed to dodge the madman driving the wrong way down the highway towards them, only to have the police throw spike strips directly in front of their cars. Also what's with all the unlocked doors? Just about every car I've driven in the last ~10 years auto locks the doors above ~5 kph, is this not a thing in the US?
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Niven posted:How mad were the people that managed to dodge the madman driving the wrong way down the highway towards them, only to have the police throw spike strips directly in front of their cars. I don't understand why people kept stopping and letting him open the door in the first place.
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Wasabi the J posted:I don't understand why people kept stopping and letting him open the door in the first place. Because they didn't realize it was a high speed chase and thought it was a standard accident where you get out and swap insurance info. And shock.
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Niven posted:How mad were the people that managed to dodge the madman driving the wrong way down the highway towards them, only to have the police throw spike strips directly in front of their cars. My grandma's minivan does that, no other car I've ever driven does.
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Niven posted:How mad were the people that managed to dodge the madman driving the wrong way down the highway towards them, only to have the police throw spike strips directly in front of their cars. I was thinking the same thing when I saw this. PCOS Bill posted:My grandma's minivan does that, no other car I've ever driven does. You must drive a lot of old stuff...cause thats pretty much a standard feature on almost everything with power locks these days. GutBomb posted:Because they didn't realize it was a high speed chase and thought it was a standard accident where you get out and swap insurance info. And shock. Good point, this first idea is usually not "This guy is going to jack me" its, "Crap.. now we need to exchange info"
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Niven posted:How mad were the people that managed to dodge the madman driving the wrong way down the highway towards them, only to have the police throw spike strips directly in front of their cars. It seems like no one was wearing a seatbelt, either.
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The DW is Dry Wet = sucks rear end in the snow, summer tire. The DWS is Dry Wet Snow = all season "ok" in the snow The Winter Extreme is exactly what it sounds like. I used my DWS tires for the past 2 winters and there were a few occassions where I wasn't sure I was going to stop in time. Combine that with them being at about half tread, I got 15" Winter Extremes and have not had any white knuckle drives at all.
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Maybe the dude had a gun or something? That's the only reason I can think of really.
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CharlesM posted:I dunno. I've never touched a weapon in my life and would prefer not to. Seeing that guy carjack pissed me off though. Yeah you're not going to be able to use it inside a car, never mind actually deploy it. Besides you really don't want to hit someone with a baton unless you can aim for the thigh or something. Just make sure you have an up to date car insurance policy, pretty much the best form of self-defense for an edge case like this.
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Niven posted:Also what's with all the unlocked doors? Just about every car I've driven in the last ~10 years auto locks the doors above ~5 kph, is this not a thing in the US? I'm inclined to believe the people unlocked their doors not realizing that he was running from the police, and instead thinking that he's coming over to exchange insurance information or something. That's the only logical explanation for that - those doors should have automatically been locked otherwise.
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Or how about you let the dude take your car and not risk your loving life trying to be Clint Eastwood? It's insured for a reason.
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General Wiggles posted:I'm inclined to believe the people unlocked their doors not realizing that he was running from the police, and instead thinking that he's coming over to exchange insurance information or something. That's the only logical explanation for that - those doors should have automatically been locked otherwise. My '11 Hyundai locks when you shift into drive...and unlocks when you put it in park. e: same reasoning for putting it in park, though
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A Melted Tarp posted:Or how about you let the dude take your car and not risk your loving life trying to be Clint Eastwood? It's insured for a reason. I don't think many keep comprehensive on their car, and a criminal literally running from the police probably doesn't have insurance at all. Not that I'd suggest any "stand your ground" heroics but insurance is probably a giant pain in the rear end in those situations. I can't imagine how soul destroying that phone conversation would be.
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Handiklap posted:My '11 Hyundai locks when you shift into drive...and unlocks when you put it in park. '13 Prius is like this too. Guess they decided car jacking only happens at stop lights?
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xzzy posted:I don't think many keep comprehensive on their car, and a criminal literally running from the police probably doesn't have insurance at all. Pretty sure most people are covered for theft. Here in the UK the two standards are full comp, or 3rd party, fire and theft. Having a news / police chopper literally film someone stealing your car for a joyride is gonna be a pretty easy claim from the insurance company.
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dpack_1 posted:Pretty sure most people are covered for theft. Here in the UK the two standards are full comp, or 3rd party, fire and theft. Theft is a comprehensive claim in most (all?) US states, and as such, is only covered if you have comprehensive coverage.
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Safety Dance posted:Theft is a comprehensive claim in most (all?) US states, and as such, is only covered if you have comprehensive coverage. Yeah, comprehensive or "other than collision" depending on the state verbiage. If you didn't have it you've just out of luck, unless you can somehow collect civil damages from the party. Most cases like these it'd be like getting blood from a stone though.
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Back on the topic of tires, gently caress car dealers all the way to hell. I got a new set on order for the wife's ride, a set of midrange all seasons for the summer. All four, installed and aligned, ran a total of $360. Will get them put on the car in a few days. Next on the list was the 100k maintenance, which I normally do at the dealer because they have a history of good work on the fluids and belts type of work. Service guy comes out of the garage with his quote sheet and a sad faced "your tires really need replaced" story. Glance at the sheet and those pricks wanted $630 for the rubber and $130 for alignment. What the gently caress guys, really? I know dealers rip you off but for that price they better be dipped in gold.
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Well let's turn that video into an AI PSA at least. Hey AI: Go make sure you have comprehensive coverage. It's cheap and worth it. Covers break-ins and theft, vandalism, trees falling, sinkholes opening, parking lot hit and runs, etc. Mine adds about $8 a month to my policy.
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LloydDobler posted:Well let's turn that video into an AI PSA at least. Hey AI: Go make sure you have comprehensive coverage. It's cheap and worth it. Covers break-ins and theft, vandalism, trees falling, sinkholes opening, parking lot hit and runs, etc. Mine adds about $8 a month to my policy. It can go both ways because once you make a claim everything suddenly costs more. Depending on the fine print there's a huge class of incidents you never want to report because paying out of pocket ends up being cheaper.
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xzzy posted:It can go both ways because once you make a claim everything suddenly costs more. Depending on the fine print there's a huge class of incidents you never want to report because paying out of pocket ends up being cheaper. Then don't make a claim for those? But if you're carjacked and your car gets hosed you're sure as hell going to be better off making a claim than not.
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