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jonathan posted:Hey guys, I need a commuter car for work and trips to the coast. I sold my other one and my truck is supposed to be for vacations only. lexus for sure.
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Someone recommend me a decent set of 3/8ths drive hex head sockets. Dad said he wanted a set of Snap-On hex sockets for Christmas, because he's sick of his Craftsman ones slipping and rounding out bolts. And then I saw how much a 10pc Snap-On set costs. 
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Dec 10, 2015 03:57
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I've never had problems with Craftsman rounding off bolts, I wouldn't pay the premium for SnapOn unless I depended on my tools for a living. There's nothing wrong with Craftsman.
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Dec 10, 2015 04:24
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Could be his sockets are 12-pt, or he's doing poo poo like using standard sockets on metric hardware. Or both.
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Dec 10, 2015 04:36
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mariooncrack posted:That's quite a range of different cars. You list some RWD cars in the list after saying RWD won't cut it. Why? Do you have a budget? I'd avoid the Caddy if the dealer is shady. It shouldn't be an option. Do you know how much it can cost for repairs on a Merc? I specifically said "Unwise", doesn't mean it's ruled out !
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Dec 10, 2015 04:45
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ilkhan posted:If you want a lightweight track car go buy a lotus or atom, not an RX. WTF? An RX is a drat near perfect lightweight track car. If anything it's better given driving to the track tends to be a better experience and you dotn need to tow it. Guess what my day has been about? https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3114409 gently caress YOU MICROSOFT
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Dec 10, 2015 04:45
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BigHouseOfBooty posted:lexus for sure. Tell me more. I've never been in a lexus. Will I arrive after an 11 hour drive feeling worse or better than my Rubicon ? Because that thing was roomy but at the end of the day I felt like I'd been tasered.
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Dec 10, 2015 04:47
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CAT INTERCEPTOR posted:WTF? An RX is a drat near perfect lightweight track car. If anything it's better given driving to the track tends to be a better experience and you dotn need to tow it. They're loving knocking it out of the park lately. 3097877 was a shitfest too.
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Dec 10, 2015 04:57
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quote:Adds administrative support to prevent Outlook 2010 from booting into safe mode. quote:Notice lol
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Dec 10, 2015 05:01
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leica posted:I've never had problems with Craftsman rounding off bolts, I wouldn't pay the premium for SnapOn unless I depended on my tools for a living. I've had MUCH better luck lately with Husky and whatever Loews' brand is. All of the Craftsman stuff is fine until real torque needs to be applied, it seems. Including the ratchets. Also note this only applies to stuff purchased in the last ten years. I still have some of my dad's craftsman stuff from the 80s and older that is god drat amazing and I would put up against Snap On.
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Dec 10, 2015 05:20
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jonathan posted:Tell me more. I've never been in a lexus. Will I arrive after an 11 hour drive feeling worse or better than my Rubicon ? Because that thing was roomy but at the end of the day I felt like I'd been tasered. Well its a luxury sedan without German engineering. It will be an incredible ride (comfortable) but overall it might be "boring" the reason I say go for it is reliability bar none. It really would be a perfect long haul/highway car and if it was rwd you can have some fun. 
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Dec 10, 2015 05:44
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T-Square posted:Someone recommend me a decent set of 3/8ths drive hex head sockets. Dad said he wanted a set of Snap-On hex sockets for Christmas, because he's sick of his Craftsman ones slipping and rounding out bolts. And then I saw how much a 10pc Snap-On set costs. You might have better luck in the Tools thread, but I've been happy with my Proto sockets (and Blackhawk by Proto). Made in USA, lifetime warranty, fit and finish has been pretty good. Prices are reasonable compared to Snap-On, but I haven't really had much exposure to newer snappy stuff.
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Dec 10, 2015 05:48
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Raluek posted:You might have better luck in the Tools thread, but I've been happy with my Proto sockets (and Blackhawk by Proto). Made in USA, lifetime warranty, fit and finish has been pretty good. Prices are reasonable compared to Snap-On, but I haven't really had much exposure to newer snappy stuff. We use Proto and Snap On at work. Proto poo poo never needs replaced. And I've seen some E3 and below do some DUMB poo poo with tools.
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Dec 10, 2015 05:53
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Attempted to start car after work, dead battery. I've had a Subaru for two days now I've already fallen victim to that stupid parking light switch. After i got a jump I couldnt figure out how to get the drat parking lights to turn off, then i remebered reading about that goofy switch on the steering column. I don't even know how I turned it on. Why is it even there?
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Dec 10, 2015 05:56
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So that you can leave your broken down car on the side of the road in the dark and it will be visible. Useful feature on a subaru.
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Dec 10, 2015 06:07
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Enourmo posted:lol Oh duck CAT INTERCEPTOR posted:WTF? An RX is a drat near perfect lightweight track car. If anything it's better given driving to the track tends to be a better experience and you dotn need to tow it. Oh gently caress, glad I'm not the only one who got an email about this today
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Dec 10, 2015 06:14
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jonathan posted:2013 Malibu 2LT fwd https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hmd22MOx2BM buy the lexus  Parking lights are neat. Mum's mini engages them by leaving the indicator stalk in L/R with the key off, which is somewhat inconvenient.
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Dec 10, 2015 06:15
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I feel like I should probably just shell out for a ring job on the Mazda pickup and maybe get some new tires rather than selling it, but on the other hand I kinda want to get that Volvo 164 that's really cheap on Craigslist... gently caress, why can't I just have a lot of money and a really big garage?
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Dec 10, 2015 06:15
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Pham Nuwen posted:I feel like I should probably just shell out for a ring job on the Mazda pickup and maybe get some new tires rather than selling it, but on the other hand I kinda want to get that Volvo 164 that's really cheap on Craigslist... gently caress, why can't I just have a lot of money and a really big garage? Parts for 164s are getting scarce and the autos are known to just poo poo the bed randomly. Manual cars are super rare. I thought you said it was the head gasket on your truck? A top end gasket set is cheap, and it'd be a day at most to fix it.
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Dec 10, 2015 07:09
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iwentdoodie posted:I've had MUCH better luck lately with Husky and whatever Loews' brand is. All of the Craftsman stuff is fine until real torque needs to be applied, it seems. Yeah I have some old Craftsman wrenches and they are right up there with snap on. When I need to apply torque I used my cordless impact tho 
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Dec 10, 2015 07:16
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My cat Julius just suddenly died in front of me. He was only a year and a half old. Please hug your loved ones tonight, folks. I wish I had gotten one more chance.
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Dec 10, 2015 07:28
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Seat Safety Switch posted:My cat Julius just suddenly died in front of me. He was only a year and a half old.  sorry buddy 
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Dec 10, 2015 08:29
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Seat Safety Switch posted:My cat Julius just suddenly died in front of me. He was only a year and a half old. What? Holy poo poo, how? That's awful So sorry.
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Dec 10, 2015 08:46
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Seat Safety Switch posted:My cat Julius just suddenly died in front of me. He was only a year and a half old. drat. Any idea why? Sorry man.iwentdoodie posted:I've had MUCH better luck lately with Husky and whatever Loews' brand is. All of the Craftsman stuff is fine until real torque needs to be applied, it seems. Lowe's is Kobalt. I've had the same Kobalt set for 4 or 5 years. The ratchet is pretty worn out, but I've smashed hammers into it trying to break bolts loose. Can't believe it hasn't broken yet.
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Dec 10, 2015 10:16
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iwentdoodie posted:I still have some of my dad's craftsman stuff from the 80s and older that is god drat amazing and I would put up against Snap On. leica posted:old Craftsman wrenches and they are right up there with snap on. Most of my ratchet/wrench/screwdriver stuff is old Craftsman, late '80s/early '90s. loving unreal in the abuse that they have taken. In particular the 1/2" socket wrench, which has seen ungodly force, being the primary torque-applying device for big bolts that I use (and I don't hesitate to get out the 3' pipe to really crank on poo poo). Both of my 3/8" ratchets are wonky now, missing/skipping and stuff, but I don't want to turn them in, they'll just get crap modern internals and give me a big sad. Also, I've got a dozen screwdrivers that are worn out/broken that I need to swap out, too, but again... modern crap. The sockets, both 6 and 12 point, seem to be loving indestructable. Seat Safety Switch posted:My cat Julius just suddenly died in front of me. He was only a year and a half old. I'm sorry, that's loving harsh.
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Dec 10, 2015 11:51
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Seat Safety Switch posted:My cat Julius just suddenly died in front of me. He was only a year and a half old. I know I already said this on IRC but just... wow, man losing a pet is the worst, especially when it's sudden
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Dec 10, 2015 12:13
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I had to back off the boost controller a bit. Between the front tyres screaming in protest the entire way through 2nd gear and the slamming into the fuel cut at 16.5psi repeatedly it was a bit hard to deal with. Fun tho!
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Dec 10, 2015 12:43
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Ferremit posted:I had to back off the boost controller a bit. Between the front tyres screaming in protest the entire way through 2nd gear and the slamming into the fuel cut at 16.5psi repeatedly it was a bit hard to deal with. Are you aware that there are throttle positions between "idle" and "WFO"?
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Dec 10, 2015 12:58
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Raluek posted:Are you aware that there are throttle positions between "idle" and "WFO"? Wait... what? 
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Dec 10, 2015 13:10
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So is there a Ben & Jerry's flavor with Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal in it? Because I had a dream last night that I "invented" it and it was delicious.
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Dec 10, 2015 13:11
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Seat Safety Switch posted:My cat Julius just suddenly died in front of me. He was only a year and a half old. I'm so sorry We lost one at only four years old and it was the hardest thing I've ever had to deal with so far.
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Dec 10, 2015 13:14
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Seat Safety Switch posted:My cat Julius just suddenly died in front of me. He was only a year and a half old. poo poo man, sorry
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Dec 10, 2015 13:15
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Super Aggro Crag posted:So is there a Ben & Jerry's flavor with Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal in it? Because I had a dream last night that I "invented" it and it was delicious. Do you dream a lot more when not smoking? I quit like a month ago and I have sooooo many now when I never used to. I had the most surreal, insane one this morning right before I got up. It was so crazy Im going to be thinking about it all day.
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Dec 10, 2015 13:16
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Yessir. When I smoke weed I never ever remember my dreams. Not smoking, I wake up every morning and remember a bunch of crazy rear end dreams I had that night. It is pretty cool actually.
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Dec 10, 2015 13:20
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Raluek posted:Are you aware that there are throttle positions between "idle" and "WFO"? Yes, it's called "in the process of lifting, you pussy"
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Dec 10, 2015 13:52
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Raluek posted:Are you aware that there are throttle positions between "idle" and "WFO"? its a 3.5T diesel truck. Throttle is either "Idle" or "Mat it to keep up with traffic" 
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Dec 10, 2015 14:03
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Ferremit posted:its a 3.5T diesel truck. Throttle is either "Idle" or "Mat it to keep up with traffic" I thought diesels were supposed to have a bunch of torque.
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Dec 10, 2015 14:05
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Raluek posted:I thought diesels were supposed to have a bunch of torque. Needs an ls swap
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BrokenKnucklez posted:Needs an ls swap Um, only if he wants to get 5mpg and lose all ability to tow.
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Seat Safety Switch posted:My cat Julius just suddenly died in front of me. He was only a year and a half old. Sorry to hear that, dude. Losing pets is loving awful...
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