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Feels good to get to work on a Monday and just crush it and have a good attitude about working with people. It was a good Monday guys.
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Big Daddy Keynes posted:Has anyone here got much LS1 experience? I got offered a WH Caprice for 2000 dollars and i'm fairly tempted due to the fact that i haven't been able to drive anywhere due to heat a couple of times this year (black leather and no a/c in 40+ temps sucks serious dicks) and this bad boy has the most amazing ac i have ever experienced. That would be the VT / VX Commodore equivalent and the first of the LS1's. I'd be kinda suspect of the price tho, 2 grand for a WH Caprice would be raising all sorts of red flags that it has issues. If it is in good condition (you absolutly want to be sure of that), then its honestly one of the best cars to cruise in and pretty capable if you want to have a bit of fun. Holden really got their poo poo together with that generation of cars.
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Feb 9, 2015 23:24
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My boss quit. One of my employees miraculously survived a pretty horrid traffic accident. One of my other employees quit leaving me with no coverage for 2 weeks. One got robbed at gun point. One had his wife receive emergency surgery for lord only knows what because now I can't reach him by phone. I'm buying beer on the way home tonight. I'm thinking Rolling Rock because I need a lot.
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Feb 9, 2015 23:25
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Rhyno posted:Thanks to this forum it runs and drives like a champ. I'm glad I didn't try installing a cheap ebay turbo because I probably would have blown it up and really, it may not be pretty but it does the job. Year and trim? My friend is looking for a car. You're in Indiana right?
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Feb 9, 2015 23:26
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Yeah my sleep schedule is pretty broken, I wind up getting snatches of 4-5 hours a night but it'll end up being from like 7 until midnight or 9 to 2:30 or something and then it's hard for me to get back to sleep because I'm up at 5:30 to go to work anyways
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Feb 9, 2015 23:30
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mariooncrack posted:Year and trim? My friend is looking for a car. You're in Indiana right? 94 DX 5 speed. I did the Mini-Me swap. It's 3 colors though. 
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Feb 9, 2015 23:33
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Moxie Omen posted:My interests are primarily "interesting" truck-like things. 4x4 Jeep MJ, Hilux, or a diesel caddy. Can you actually find a Caddy that isn't grossly overpriced? Around here Caddys trade hands routinely for $4-5000, even for lovely awful ones.
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Feb 9, 2015 23:50
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MrChips posted:Can you actually find a Caddy that isn't grossly overpriced? Around here Caddys trade hands routinely for $4-5000, even for lovely awful ones. There's definitely a tax. I'm waiting to hear more about one in the 4k range. I deal primarily in E30's so I'm pretty used to unrealistic market expectations at this point.
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Feb 10, 2015 00:03
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$4k is big turbo diesel truck here, and trucks have inflated values since so many head south of the border. That would give you a truck with real hauling capacity past that of a small motorcycle.
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Feb 10, 2015 00:28
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Nothing like installing the new door on your car to replace the dented one only to notice a dent you missed when inspecting the door pre purchase at the junkyard  Oh well, at least it's a smaller dent.
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Feb 10, 2015 01:12
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kastein posted:Nothing like installing the new door on your car to replace the dented one only to notice a dent you missed when inspecting the door pre purchase at the junkyard When I bought the first door for the Civic I had no idea the PO had driven a nail through the window crank post. Found this out when I went to swap the tan door card for the gray one. Was a huge ordeal to remove it and the post was hosed. Ended up just buying a second door and returning the first one in it's place.
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Feb 10, 2015 01:15
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Cat Terrist posted:That would be the VT / VX Commodore equivalent and the first of the LS1's. I'd be kinda suspect of the price tho, 2 grand for a WH Caprice would be raising all sorts of red flags that it has issues. Didn't the early LS1 Commodores have issues with oiling and piston slap?
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You Am I posted:Didn't the early LS1 Commodores have issues with oiling and piston slap? That's every LS1. It's not usually an issue for the motor, though. Just noisy, and usually only on start up.
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Feb 10, 2015 01:29
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iwentdoodie posted:That's every LS1. It's not usually an issue for the motor, though. Just noisy, and usually only on start up. Throw an L98 into it.
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Feb 10, 2015 01:32
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Cripes, why is it so hard to figure out how to install an axillary input on a 2005 Explorer? I just want to listen to my Zune while I drive. But since 2005 is ancient history in internet years, it's like impossible to find an answer for which adapter I need to buy to use with the radio.
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Feb 10, 2015 02:53
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ExplodingSims posted:Cripes, why is it so hard to figure out how to install an axillary input on a 2005 Explorer? I just want to listen to my Zune while I drive. Pull it out and post a picture of the back here, somebody will know the answer in minutes.
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Feb 10, 2015 02:54
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Moxie Omen posted:I should definitely get rid of my E34 and replace it with a Diesel VW Rabbit truck, right? Because that's a good decision, yes? I wanted a truck and that is kind of like a truck.
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Feb 10, 2015 02:58
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So, are there really no rules to set up a GoFundMe? This worthless dude I know set one up because his house is in foreclosure, nevermind he dropped a few grand on a trip to Universal Studios and a ton of Harry Potter poo poo in the fall. Edit: It's that same beard pride guy I posted before, this is pretty fantastic that since September he's raise $130 because everyone knows what lazy guy he is. http://www.gofundme.com/dysbsc Rhyno fucked around with this message at 03:08 on Feb 10, 2015 |
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Feb 10, 2015 03:06
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Rhyno posted:So, are there really no rules to set up a GoFundMe? This worthless dude I know set one up because his house is in foreclosure, nevermind he dropped a few grand on a trip to Universal Studios and a ton of Harry Potter poo poo in the fall. Why do people get the middle of there forehead pierced. That's like an instant sign for "Hey im a fucknob"
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Feb 10, 2015 03:14
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SouthsideSaint posted:Why do people get the middle of there forehead pierced. That's like an instant sign for "Hey im a fucknob" It's usually a sign of "I never want to be employed in the public eye ever again." He's a "professional" piercer. In what's considered the worst tattoo place in town.
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Feb 10, 2015 03:16
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Rhyno posted:Pull it out and post a picture of the back here, somebody will know the answer in minutes. Alright, luckily Ford made the radio the easiest thing ever to remove on the Explorer. Front:  Back:  And here's the back of the original unit that came with the car:  Most research I did said to use the PIE FRDN-AUX adapter, but apparently the company that made those no longer exists, and every other adapter out there is for a 2006+
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I was so tired when I got home last night that I had... 3 beers. Compared to my usual ~12. A little shaky today, but I've had a lot of energy. Went running (well, more like brief spurts of jogging followed by walking and gasping for air), used stepdad's rowing machine (and beat his record time), and was just productive overall. Going to try not to drink tonight; if I wind up getting really shaky, I still have half a bottle of Librium to get me through the withdrawal. I have a campus tour scheduled with one of those I.T. schools  - more because I can't get financial aid for any kind of actual degree (thanks to the cap on maximum hours you can attempt). I need a change in direction, and it's supposed to be a 6-9 month program. Long commute (almost 2 hours by train, about an hour and a half by car unless traffic is perfect), but I need to get out of this food service poo poo. I plan to ask a lot of questions about total actual cost, I don't want to rack up $50k in debt.... even though I'm averaging about $15-20/hour at this place, and not using much gas. I still have to set aside enough for tires and general maintenance, and I know I'm going to need a clutch at some point. I already need motor mounts and a thermostat, and I know it's just going to need more work as it ages. The closest community college doesn't let you do financial aid for continuing education; another one does, but there's a lot of hoops to jump through. Still going to fill out my FAFSA and see which one makes the most financial sense. BraveUlysses posted:Well you need to look at your w2 deductions for FICA and compare '13 to '14. A lot of people forget to adjust their withholdings once they start earning more money, and this can lead to a shock if some of your earnings creep into a higher bracket. This is what bit me. That, and I didn't keep track of my YTD tips, and my employer didn't report YTD tips on my paychecks (Papa John's and Jet's both do), so I had picked up a 2nd job, thinking I was barely going to break 12k. Turns out I made 18k, and wound up owing because my insurance subsidy was based on a lower amount. ExplodingSims posted:Cripes, why is it so hard to figure out how to install an axillary input on a 2005 Explorer? I just want to listen to my Zune while I drive. Get an in-line FM Modulator (plugs into the antenna input). Tune it to the modulator's station when you want to listen to it. Done. Don't get the ones that don't directly connect to the antenna input. Also, a Zune in 2005? 
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Feb 10, 2015 03:29
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ExplodingSims posted:Alright, luckily Ford made the radio the easiest thing ever to remove on the Explorer. Those adapters cost as much as a cheap Head Unit with an aux port built in.
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Feb 10, 2015 03:29
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some texas redneck posted:Also, a Zune in 2005? I bought it like 5 years ago and it's just been my dedicated music player sitting on my desk. I figure I'd let it get some fresh air.  Ozmiander posted:Those adapters cost as much as a cheap Head Unit with an aux port built in. Yeah, but I hate pretty much all aftermarket head units. I don't like touchscreen ones, and every other one looks cheap, doesn't match anything else in the car, and looks like the aftermath of a neon bukkake orgy, so I'd perfectly fine with spending extra to keep the factory head unit. TL;DR: MY INTERIOR AESTHETICS 
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Like I said... in-line FM modulator. Run the aux input cable to your glove box or center console or somewhere convenient. Done. It won't sound as good as an actual aux input, but it'll sound like you're sitting right under the radio station's transmission tower. Something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-FM-MOD02-Universal-Modulator-Satellite/dp/B001QBG614 edit: That adapter is still available even though the company is gone, it's just expensive. It'll give the best sound quality from the stock radio though. Also, you suggested you've swapped the stereo out for one from another Ford? Look for an adapter for the car that the donor stereo came from. It looks like you need a different one depending on if there's a satellite button or not. I loving hate how my single DIN Pioneer looks, enough that it's getting yanked and replaced with a touch screen unit (Pioneer as well). randomidiot fucked around with this message at 03:57 on Feb 10, 2015 |
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Feb 10, 2015 03:47
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some texas redneck posted:Also, a Zune in 2005? Hey. You shut your filthy mouth. If I hadn't lost mine the last time I moved, I'd still be using that sucker as my dedicated in-car MP3 player.
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Feb 10, 2015 03:54
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Mine took flying lessons on a delivery when the audio cable got tabled up with a pizza bag. Had a new battery and HDD in it too, but it broke the 3.5mm jack on it... and the ~6 month old HDD. They really were great MP3 players for their time. These days I just use ~the cloud~ and Google Play Music.
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Feb 10, 2015 03:57
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some texas redneck posted:Mine took flying lessons on a delivery when the audio cable got tabled up with a pizza bag. I'm like one of three people who bought a Zune HD, but it's held up pretty well. The software is outdated, but the player itself still works great, and sounds great so I can't complain. I don't really want to upgrade to an I-anything and I have a bit of music on my phone, but the Zune is great for music around the house.
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Mine was the original 1st generation Zune. I have absolutely zero music on my phone, but I have nearly 100 gigs of music stored on Google Play, coupled with unlimited data. My head unit also has a USB input for flash drives and the like, so if I know I'm going to be somewhere without data coverage, I can load up the 16GB SD card from my camera and use a SD to USB reader (or hell, even plug it into my phone with a USB OTG cable - same one I use to sync my glucose meter to the phone - but then I can't charge it). The one thing I really hate about Nexus devices - no SD slot. I'm stuck with 16 gigs forever on this phone, and apps/photos/etc take up almost all of that.
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I still use my iPod Video 5.5 gen. I've replaced the battery x2, switched the HDD to a micro SD, and replaced the headphone jack. As long as I can still replace parts, I'm going to keep it running. I also have a Sansa Clip+. It's great for a budget mp3 player.
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Feb 10, 2015 04:31
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Everybody watch this channel. I'm choosing this video because it's more crazy than his normal ones, but he generally takes apart power tools and looks into the engineering of them. Here, he's having fun. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-L5Xqn8LP0
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Feb 10, 2015 05:07
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I'm assuming all the quick cuts were for breaks to take a shot of tequila.
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Most of his videos go quite in-depth with machining, electricity, etc. I just chose that one for fun. Maybe it was posted in this thread (?) but this was my gateway video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWH5bfpivSU
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ExplodingSims posted:I bought it like 5 years ago and it's just been my dedicated music player sitting on my desk. I figure I'd let it get some fresh air. I put a Blaupunkt Sydney in my 86 Crown Vic and it doesn't look out of place. I'm phone posting or else I'd add a pic... Check the CV thread from 2014 for pics.
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GODDAMN MOTHERFUCKING MINIATURE POODLES We have been dogsitting two since Thursday afternoon and we're already rapidly approaching the total number of in-house 'accidents' we had while house training our lab mutt. One of them can apparently jump vertically high enough to get onto the tables and counters, too. On the plus side they bark all night long so when we're awake they spend a large chunk of the time asleep.
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Feb 10, 2015 06:33
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I have a collection of zune flash/HDs. They are great MP3 players for cars.
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Feb 10, 2015 06:37
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I hate this time of year... Its to drat cold to do much then one nice day I bust out a bunch of work then hurt all day because its cold... Joints... Etc.
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Feb 10, 2015 07:30
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ExplodingSims posted:Alright, luckily Ford made the radio the easiest thing ever to remove on the Explorer. Yeah sorry it looks like I left that at my parents' house at Christmas. I can have them mail it to me, and then mail it on, but it's not going to be something I can turn around this week. Still have any interest?
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I scored a brand new in box basic battery charger and a jump box, but the jump box was missing the charge adapter. Hooked up a 12v 1amp charger and a light turned on, but in 4 hours the level still showed low. Looks like the original was 12v @2.1 amps. I then did something dumb. I found a 15v 5amp laptop battery charger and hooked that up. Seemed to be working but then it started smelling funny. Moved it outside after unplugging it and now all the status LEDs are lit. I think I may have let out the blue smoke  Any ideas if you can charge a jump box through the big cables you hook up to a battery?
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Raluek posted:Yeah sorry it looks like I left that at my parents' house at Christmas. I can have them mail it to me, and then mail it on, but it's not going to be something I can turn around this week. Still have any interest? yeah, sure, if you don't want it I'll gladly take it.
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