AI February 2020 Chat Thread

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Applebees Appetizer: Jan 23, 2006

big dong wanter posted:

gently caress I want a turd gen so badly, fuckin aus pricing tho

There are IROCs in Aus? How much are they going for over there?

I'm so excited to see this one tomorrow, probably setting myself for disappointment lol

# ? Feb 22, 2020 16:46

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# ? May 23, 2024 04:55

big dong wanter: Jan 28, 2010; The future for this country is roads, freeways and highways

To the dangerzone

Applebees Appetizer posted:

There are IROCs in Aus? How much are they going for over there?

I'm so excited to see this one tomorrow, probably setting myself for disappointment lol

I haven't seen any irocs for sale in a while but a friend of mine got a firebird 305 for a steal (10k) and the last z28 305 5 speed I saw for sale was nearly 25k. Note that the Australian dollery doo is about 2/3rds the seppo dollar

# ? Feb 22, 2020 17:16

Somewhat Heroic: Oct 11, 2007; (Insert Mad Max related text)

KakerMix posted:

I don't know nothin' bout no space wires, but I know that my wife got me a pretty fantastic birthday gift:

LOOK AT THIS loving JACKET
It's a real deal vintage 1980s windbreaker, so no liner, just the outer shell. It's in phenomenal shape, fits perfectly and came all the way from Japan. Also, made in the USA

This is impossibly cool.

Ether Frenzy posted:

That's pretty dope. I had to restrain myself from buying a vintage Gulf racing jacket from the early 70's (not one of the modern recreations) that a vintage sneaker/Jordans guy I know found in his travels for $300 last year due to the fact it's never cold enough in LA to wear it.

and I hate to say it but you done messed up.

Good job Rhyno; cool about the Space Wire and aging gracefully. I turned 35 a little less than 2 weeks ago. Twenty year old me would be insanely jealous of 35 YO me.

# ? Feb 22, 2020 18:06

randomidiot: May 12, 2006; by Fluffdaddy
(and can't post for 11 years!)

everdave posted:

So I �fixed� my leaking washer, replaced bottom seal and bearing. Have washed 6-7 times no leaks all good. Amazon had 20% off warehouse deals and I got a pan for underneath for $17 in case it ever happened again. First wash with pan underneath it leaked. Why didn�t I just buy a new washer I was flying high after fixing the oven, but I flew too close to the sun

Washers are a PITA, and the one thing I absolutely refuse to touch on them is the tub seal (top loader).

If it's an old school Maytag, I won't touch the transmission either - they were overly complicated, but they do last forever. My parents have the very last of the pre-Whirlpool Maytags (~1996 Dependable Care set); the washer has needed a timer once, the dryer needed a new blower once. That's it in 23 years, still going strong. Those fuckers will probably outlive my parents. I figure the dryer will need bearings at some point and a belt, the washer will probably need another timer sometime around 2030.

# ? Feb 22, 2020 18:51

Darchangel: Feb 12, 2009; Tell him about the blower!

KakerMix posted:

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There is this account on Instagram called 'Vintage Backyard' which is a mix of Americana and...Japanica? Classic 50s and on Japanese and American stuff. Both my wife and I follow them and saw that post. I went 'aw man that Toyota jacket owns' and she agreed. She then contacted the account and asked if they'd ship to the USA. They said no, but we have a friend who lives in Japan about half the year 3 weeks at a time who happened to be there. We bought it, sent it to his house in Japan, he sent it to us here in the USA.
Because of all that though we paid $60 bucks for it. That's phenomenally cheap because if you were to pop that on eBay here in the states it would be $200 level. That BUICKBUICKBUICK jacket rules too.

I want that Ford jacket. Not necessarily because I like Ford, but I had a jacket like that as a kid in the �70s, matching my dad�s. I don�t recall what the featured product on that one was, if any, I just remember the offset racing stripe. I think mine was white with blue. Loved that jacket. I wonder if mom has a picture of me in it? Guess I need to find a reproduction or something.

# ? Feb 22, 2020 19:09

everdave: Nov 14, 2005

STR posted:

Washers are a PITA, and the one thing I absolutely refuse to touch on them is the tub seal (top loader).

If it's an old school Maytag, I won't touch the transmission either - they were overly complicated, but they do last forever. My parents have the very last of the pre-Whirlpool Maytags (~1996 Dependable Care set); the washer has needed a timer once, the dryer needed a new blower once. That's it in 23 years, still going strong. Those fuckers will probably outlive my parents. I figure the dryer will need bearings at some point and a belt, the washer will probably need another timer sometime around 2030.

It�s an old Maytag but I don�t know if pre 96. The tub seal was by the book and I did multiple washes with no leaks. Just shouldn�t have wasted my time and money

# ? Feb 22, 2020 21:52

Olympic Mathlete: Feb 25, 2011

KakerMix posted:

I don't know nothin' bout no space wires, but I know that my wife got me a pretty fantastic birthday gift:

LOOK AT THIS loving JACKET
It's a real deal vintage 1980s windbreaker, so no liner, just the outer shell. It's in phenomenal shape, fits perfectly and came all the way from Japan. Also, made in the USA

How come there's no TRD badge on it or was this pre-TRD was an actual thing? When I rebuild my Supra I'm going to put those stripes somewhere. :3:

Jacket owns.

# ? Feb 22, 2020 22:53

InitialDave: Jun 14, 2007; I Want To Believe.

Olympic Mathlete posted:

How come there's no TRD badge on it or was this pre-TRD was an actual thing? When I rebuild my Supra I'm going to put those stripes somewhere.

Jacket owns.

I think TRD wasn't called TRD until the start of the 80s.

# ? Feb 22, 2020 23:03

meatpimp: May 15, 2004; Psst -- Wanna buy

EVERYWHERE
some high-quality thread's DESTROYED!

Has anyone heard from Powershift? He's been mia for a while.

On my kitchen front, I'm thinking of starting a thread in DIY. While I'd like to think that I'm near the end... I know it won't work out that way. Especially since it's going to end up in court for breach of contract, which will take a while in and of itself.

# ? Feb 22, 2020 23:16

Powershift: Nov 23, 2009

I�m still poking around. Just trying to figure out the what and the why and the how.

Not sure if it�s midlife crisis or existential crisis or just plain old anxiety.

I see my psych on Monday and don�t know how to describe the hell that has been going through my head lately.

I�ve been sitting on my hands. Attempting to do the least destructive things that can pass the time

I appreciate the friendship and the concern. I wouldn�t want to leave without saying goodbye and I don�t feel that is near but every day is difficult. I�m just watching, reading, absorbing, trying to put everything into context and and consider my issues in correct proportion but it�s is tough when you�re in the depths of it.

I have hope that I will figure it all out and perhaps and unhealthy fear that I won�t but I�m still trying.

Thanks :unsmith:

# ? Feb 22, 2020 23:54

jonathan: Jul 3, 2005; by LITERALLY AN ADMIN

meatpimp posted:

Has anyone heard from Powershift? He's been mia for a while.

On my kitchen front, I'm thinking of starting a thread in DIY. While I'd like to think that I'm near the end... I know it won't work out that way. Especially since it's going to end up in court for breach of contract, which will take a while in and of itself.

Check the Alberta AI thread he's usually in there

# ? Feb 22, 2020 23:56

BuckyDoneGun: Nov 30, 2004; fat drunk

Applebees Appetizer posted:

There are IROCs in Aus? How much are they going for over there?

I'm so excited to see this one tomorrow, probably setting myself for disappointment lol

Just checked NZ pricing, about a dozen on sale, mostly pretty good to great condition, NZ$15-20k (US$9.5-12.7k). A few under that, down to about $6k for a project.

Edit: top end is $25k for this 60k mile Z28 as clean as any I�ve ever seen https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/chevrolet/auction-2534069011.htm

BuckyDoneGun fucked around with this message at 00:33 on Feb 23, 2020

# ? Feb 23, 2020 00:27

meatpimp: May 15, 2004; Psst -- Wanna buy

EVERYWHERE
some high-quality thread's DESTROYED!

Powershift posted:

I�m still poking around. Just trying to figure out the what and the why and the how.

Not sure if it�s midlife crisis or existential crisis or just plain old anxiety.

I see my psych on Monday and don�t know how to describe the hell that has been going through my head lately.

I�ve been sitting on my hands. Attempting to do the least destructive things that can pass the time

I appreciate the friendship and the concern. I wouldn�t want to leave without saying goodbye and I don�t feel that is near but every day is difficult. I�m just watching, reading, absorbing, trying to put everything into context and and consider my issues in correct proportion but it�s is tough when you�re in the depths of it.

I have hope that I will figure it all out and perhaps and unhealthy fear that I won�t but I�m still trying.

Thanks

# ? Feb 23, 2020 00:37

Siochain: May 24, 2005; "can they get rid of any humans who are fans of shitheads like Kanye West, 50 Cent, or any other piece of crap "artist" who thinks they're all that?

And also get rid of anyone who has posted retarded shit on the internet."

Powershift posted:

I have hope that I will figure it all out and perhaps and unhealthy fear that I won�t but I�m still trying.

Thanks

Just know that you are valued. If you ever need to chat hit me up. And you aren�t alone in the train of thought. Been a dark year or two for me to.

# ? Feb 23, 2020 01:32

Seat Safety Switch: May 27, 2008; MY RELIGION IS THE SMALL BLOCK V8 AND COMMANDMENTS ONE THROUGH TEN ARE NEVER LIFT.; Pillbug

Powershift posted:

I have hope that I will figure it all out and perhaps and unhealthy fear that I won�t but I�m still trying.

You're a good dude, and whatever you do or don't do is valid. I'll second Siochain's offer.

# ? Feb 23, 2020 01:59

Fermented Tinal: Aug 25, 2005; by Pragmatica

I too am not in a very good place these days but I will get through it, and so will you, Powershift.

# ? Feb 23, 2020 03:11

Grakkus: Sep 4, 2011

meatpimp posted:

On my kitchen front, I'm thinking of starting a thread in DIY. While I'd like to think that I'm near the end... I know it won't work out that way. Especially since it's going to end up in court for breach of contract, which will take a while in and of itself.

I'd be interested in reading this, I hope to buy/build a house soon and you seem to have a lot technical knowhow about how to do this stuff properly. Most of the words in your original post mean nothing to me (and by the sounds of it, a good portion of contractors).

# ? Feb 23, 2020 04:49

Applebees Appetizer: Jan 23, 2006

Powershift posted:

I�m still poking around. Just trying to figure out the what and the why and the how.

Hang in there bud I'm rooting for you.

BuckyDoneGun posted:

Just checked NZ pricing, about a dozen on sale, mostly pretty good to great condition, NZ$15-20k (US$9.5-12.7k). A few under that, down to about $6k for a project.

Edit: top end is $25k for this 60k mile Z28 as clean as any I�ve ever seen https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/chevrolet/auction-2534069011.htm

Holy poo poo that car looks brand new....I would probably pay that

# ? Feb 23, 2020 05:34

Humphreys: Jan 26, 2013; We conceived a way to use my mother as a porn mule

Crossposting from the Aussie Bushfire thread:

Humphreys posted:

The nearest comic store to me posted this on FB about some people donating unwanted pokemon cards to some kids who lost everything in the fires:

In talking with the shop they are telling everyone to get involved through your own local stores to make this countrywide. I spent all morning sealing up 25 envelopes. Not doubles, just all my old pokemon cards seeing I have no need/want and don't even know why I have them.

# ? Feb 23, 2020 05:55

Steely Dad: Jul 29, 2006

I�ve been worried about impending coronavirus spread and stocking up on a few weeks� food and household goods. Anybody else doing this? It seems like most people I know aren�t expecting anything drastic, or doing much prep. I can�t tell if I�m prudent or paranoid, but I�m leaning toward prudent as poo poo starts getting real in Korea and Italy.

# ? Feb 23, 2020 08:59

freelop: Apr 28, 2013; Where we're going, we won't need fries to see

I'm not too worried about the virus, I suspect it's got a whole lot more infecting to do but I'm gambling on my immune system fighting it off of I do get it.

Our workplace decided last Monday to remind everyone that on a third instance of absence within a rolling 12 months you will have sick pay removed (regardless of whether you have a doctor's sick note) and will need to appeal to get it back so it's pretty likely it will spread through us.

# ? Feb 23, 2020 09:41

slothrop: Dec 7, 2006; Santa Alpha, Fox One... Gifts Incoming ~~~>===|>; Soiled Meat

freelop posted:

I'm not too worried about the virus, I suspect it's got a whole lot more infecting to do but I'm gambling on my immune system fighting it off of I do get it.

Our workplace decided last Monday to remind everyone that on a third instance of absence within a rolling 12 months you will have sick pay removed (regardless of whether you have a doctor's sick note) and will need to appeal to get it back so it's pretty likely it will spread through us.

Hang on aren�t you in the UK? I thought things were less dystopian there generally

# ? Feb 23, 2020 09:50

freelop: Apr 28, 2013; Where we're going, we won't need fries to see

slothrop posted:

Hang on aren’t you in the UK? I thought things were less dystopian there generally

The current MD has an obsession with absence.
In general the rules we have are pretty good - we can take holiday in 3 minute increments if you want.

# ? Feb 23, 2020 11:00

cakesmith handyman: Jul 22, 2007; Pip-Pip old chap! Last one in is a rotten egg what what.

slothrop posted:

Hang on aren’t you in the UK? I thought things were less dystopian there generally

The retarded racist electorate decided on the worst possible option, we're heading full speed ahead for turbodystopia.

freelop posted:

The current MD has an obsession with absence.
In general the rules we have are pretty good - we can take holiday in 3 minute increments if you want.

How much notice do you need to give, because taking random snippets to avoid meetings could be useful. Wanker Ted approaching your desk? Take 5 minutes holiday and tell him to gently caress off.

# ? Feb 23, 2020 11:08

freelop: Apr 28, 2013; Where we're going, we won't need fries to see

cakesmith handyman posted:

The retarded racist electorate decided on the worst possible option, we're heading full speed ahead for turbodystopia.

How much notice do you need to give, because taking random snippets to avoid meetings could be useful. Wanker Ted approaching your desk? Take 5 minutes holiday and tell him to gently caress off.

Technically 2 weeks though normally it's down to your manager and most are pretty chill

# ? Feb 23, 2020 11:39

cakesmith handyman: Jul 22, 2007; Pip-Pip old chap! Last one in is a rotten egg what what.

I just realized my plan benefits the company. gently caress that, just punch Ted.

I have no interesting car news, the Panda continues to be the best car I've owned though I occasionally get reminders how close to death I am when a lorry strays into my lane.

# ? Feb 23, 2020 11:43

You Am I: May 20, 2001; Me @ your poasting

big dong wanter posted:

gently caress I want a turd gen so badly, fuckin aus pricing tho

Just drive a VK Commodore instead if you want pure bogan energy

# ? Feb 23, 2020 11:56

Olympic Mathlete: Feb 25, 2011

Management obsession with sickness absence is crazy. Our office rule is if you're sick, DO NOT COME TO WORK TO INFECT EVERYONE ELSE. We can manage when you're sick, we'll do whatever you have booked in, but if you give that poo poo to everyone then we simply cannot function so please stay the gently caress away. You're not being a hero for rolling up to work infectious, you're being an utter oval office. Your job is literally not that important that you can't take a couple of days to get over it to the detriment of the others in your office.

# ? Feb 23, 2020 13:32

jonathan: Jul 3, 2005; by LITERALLY AN ADMIN

Problem is there are people like me who come in sick because who cares ? But save up the sick days for when something awesome is happening like Thursday prime rib buffet at the pub.

# ? Feb 23, 2020 13:40

Admiral Bosch: Apr 19, 2007; Who is Admiral Aken Bosch, and what is that old scoundrel up to?

Some worthless piece of poo poo rear end in a top hat put a dent in my car last night. It doesn't even look like they hit it while parked with a car, it looks like somebody kicked it hard enough to dent the fender paneling. Anyone successfully used a dent puller? Would love to know how well they work.

# ? Feb 23, 2020 13:41

NitroSpazzz: Dec 9, 2006; You don't need style when you've got strength!

Steely Dad posted:

I�ve been worried about impending coronavirus spread and stocking up on a few weeks� food and household goods. Anybody else doing this? It seems like most people I know aren�t expecting anything drastic, or doing much prep. I can�t tell if I�m prudent or paranoid, but I�m leaning toward prudent as poo poo starts getting real in Korea and Italy.

I'm currently even more immuno-suppressed than normal, coronavirus and the basic flu scare the poo poo out of me. I'm wearing a mask anytime I go out in public. I work in a small office with a good group of people who know my situation so they're staying home if they're sick and letting me know if their kids are sick so I can avoid them. Still if I get either now it would not be good, I don't have reserves or much of an immune system. As far as stocking up we have N95 masks and our usual stockpile of canned foods.

Powershift posted:

I’m still poking around. Just trying to figure out the what and the why and the how.

For you and anyone else, I'm a decent listener and will always BS with anyone that just needs to talk. You're a good dude.

# ? Feb 23, 2020 14:10

Residency Evil: Jul 28, 2003; 4/5 godo... Schumi

Does anyone Have strong opinions about air compressors for home tire filling?

# ? Feb 23, 2020 15:34

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

Residency Evil posted:

Does anyone Have strong opinions about air compressors for home tire filling?

Just tires? I bought the ryobi auto filler and will probably never touch a compressor again.

# ? Feb 23, 2020 15:36

GnarlyCharlie4u: Sep 23, 2007; I have an unhealthy obsession with motorcycles.

Proof

Hi chat thread!
I have a bad habit of going to thrift stores and buying poo poo I don't need.

One of my more recent purchases:
Polycom VVX500 IP phones.

$5 each but the color of the week was purple so $5 for both.

I just got my PBX up and running and I'm all set to plug them in when I realize I can't trunk it to Google Voice anymore without buying an Obihai adapter because GV doesn't run XMPP anymore

Anytime I tell anyone else their response is usually something to the effect of, "why the gently caress do you need a house phone?"

# ? Feb 23, 2020 15:46

meatpimp: May 15, 2004; Psst -- Wanna buy

EVERYWHERE
some high-quality thread's DESTROYED!

Residency Evil posted:

Does anyone Have strong opinions about air compressors for home tire filling?

Rhyno posted:

Just tires? I bought the ryobi auto filler and will probably never touch a compressor again.

Yup. Depends on which ecosystem you've bought into and what features you want. My dad has the Ryobi and it's okay. Mechanical gauge that's fairly accurate, but you've got to hold the switch the whole time. I've got the Milwaukee and it's got a digital gauge that you set the inflation setpoint, turn it on and walk away. It's surprisingly accurate, too. Downside is that it's 3x the price of the Ryobi.

# ? Feb 23, 2020 15:48

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

I have the Ryobi automatic. You set the desired pressure, hit start and let it go til it's full.

# ? Feb 23, 2020 15:49

Residency Evil: Jul 28, 2003; 4/5 godo... Schumi

Rhyno posted:

Just tires? I bought the ryobi auto filler and will probably never touch a compressor again.

Yeah. I�m just looking for something around the garage/house. Haven�t really bought in to any battery system other than for my mower.

# ? Feb 23, 2020 15:51

LloydDobler: Oct 15, 2005; You shared it with a dick.

Admiral Bosch posted:

Some worthless piece of poo poo rear end in a top hat put a dent in my car last night. It doesn't even look like they hit it while parked with a car, it looks like somebody kicked it hard enough to dent the fender paneling. Anyone successfully used a dent puller? Would love to know how well they work.

If you care about the car, just pay a paintless dent pro. A single dent will be under $100 these days. If you've never done it before, you will leave wrinkles even if you get the dent out. The PDR guys leave wrinkles too, but they know how to fix those in addition to the main dent.

Residency Evil posted:

Does anyone Have strong opinions about air compressors for home tire filling?

I got a craftsman 25 gallon on sale and it does everything a home mechanic would need, including the occasional brap-brap of a crank bolt. But I got it primarily for filling tires, I had one car with a persistent slow leak where I had to top it up every month, and the day my gas station decided to charge $1.50 a fill that didn't even run long enough to do all 4 tires, I said gently caress you all and started shopping.

# ? Feb 23, 2020 15:52

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

The ryobi 1.5 battery can do 4 truck tires as I have learned.

# ? Feb 23, 2020 16:03

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# ? May 23, 2024 04:55

NitroSpazzz: Dec 9, 2006; You don't need style when you've got strength!

I've had the same cheap lovely Harbor Freight three gallon pancake for probably at least five years. It fills tires and not much else but that's all I use it for. It's noisy and slow but it fills tires.

I have a charged nitrogen bottle but haven't picked up adapters to get it down to air chuck size. Should probably do that.

# ? Feb 23, 2020 16:16

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