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I was musing the other day that I hadn't done much wrenching lately. The universe was listening. And sent a GMT800 to answer the call. I now own a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with the 6.0L LQ4 plow truck with 237,000+ miles. The frame is at least in decent shape and the drive train seem mostly fine. (severed EGR line aside)    Those stickers are most likely structural.  I'm sure this is fine.  Protective green death   This is probably also fine.  Free stuff!  The plow and mount are at least in good condition.  I did replace a tail light, want to be road legal and all that.  Guess I closed the door too hard.  This truck is so MURICAN it came with a .45 round. I have already fixed a couple things. Like cleaning out the throttle body because that was nasty.  A little hard to see with the wire in the way, but the post the PO used to connect the negative cables for the truck and plow was way too long, so they needed to shim it. They shimmed it by wrapping it with solder. Obviously, this was a little loose and had some issues completing the circuit. This will most likely live at our cabin for hauling and plow duties.
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May 3, 2023 12:53
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nadmonk posted:A little hard to see with the wire in the way, but the post the PO used to connect the negative cables for the truck and plow was way too long, so they needed to shim it. hope all your shots are up to date
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May 3, 2023 14:00
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Just-In-Timeberlake posted:hope all your shots are up to date Just behind on my distemper.
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May 3, 2023 14:35
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It... it's... it's... beautiful. 
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May 4, 2023 00:49
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May 4, 2023 11:12
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Bit dramatic for a flat rear tyre.
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May 4, 2023 13:01
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Oh no, are you stuck driving the RS2 now? My sympathies.
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May 4, 2023 13:36
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meatpimp posted:Oh no, are you stuck driving the RS2 now? My sympathies. Don't worry, I have another daily driver: 
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May 4, 2023 14:28
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That's a nice Audi
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May 4, 2023 15:06
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We sold this to a friend about 5 years ago after our kids were born and we were living in the city. We then moved out of the city a year or so later and regretted it. Bought it back last week. Took it on the scenic route to town to get lunch today. Everything rattles. Also squeaks.  Nothing special, 1993 custom (super base model) with the 5.0 engine. Fresh tires, transmission recently rebuilt. Runs good but in need of a lot of love pretty much everywhere else, including 20 year suspension bits from when my wife put a lift on it.
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May 5, 2023 01:41
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Hell yes I fuckin love it.
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May 5, 2023 03:13
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I love those things. The rattles let you know the parts haven't fallen off.
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May 5, 2023 03:38
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Steve French posted:We sold this to a friend about 5 years ago after our kids were born and we were living in the city. We then moved out of the city a year or so later and regretted it. Bought it back last week. Took it on the scenic route to town to get lunch today. Everything rattles. Also squeaks. I approve of this bushbasher!
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May 5, 2023 09:13
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Off the trickle charger and out of hibernation this week! Bonus background Audi daily driver.
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May 5, 2023 15:24
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Steve French posted:We sold this to a friend about 5 years ago after our kids were born and we were living in the city. We then moved out of the city a year or so later and regretted it. Bought it back last week. Took it on the scenic route to town to get lunch today. Everything rattles. Also squeaks. Be still my beating heart
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May 6, 2023 01:04
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 Refinished the wheels and stuck Potenza RE-71RS on them lmao
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May 6, 2023 04:53
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May 6, 2023 09:04
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Nice weather has arrived and detailing has been completed. Ready for summer.
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May 6, 2023 13:42
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Wistful of Dollars posted:Be still my beating heart
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May 6, 2023 15:25
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This thread is so good this time of year.
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May 6, 2023 15:28
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Allow me to interrupt with something entirely more ordinary. Picked up my new ride today. Behold!  Fiesta Titanium, 123hp. Gonna save me a whole bunch of money a month over the 4 series 'vert and be more comfortable to boot.
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May 6, 2023 17:17
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AirRaid posted:Allow me to interrupt with something entirely more ordinary. Manual? I have a FiST and it’s the best non-Japanese hatch I’ve ever owned. Also: 
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May 6, 2023 17:44
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Imperador do Brasil posted:Manual? I have a FiST and it’s the best non-Japanese hatch I’ve ever owned. Did you pop the rear tailgate off? I don't see it hanging plus I am decently sure you can pop the pins out without issue.
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May 6, 2023 17:47
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Imperador do Brasil posted:Manual? I have a FiST and it’s the best non-Japanese hatch I’ve ever owned. Manual. It’s nowhere near as quick as the STs or even the faster ST-Lines but it’s nippy enough and pretty fun in the corners so far.
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May 6, 2023 18:08
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KakerMix posted:Did you pop the rear tailgate off? I don't see it hanging plus I am decently sure you can pop the pins out without issue. Yup I popped it off. It’s just on slide pins. AirRaid posted:Manual. It’s nowhere near as quick as the STs or even the faster ST-Lines but it’s nippy enough and pretty fun in the corners so far. That’s ok, it’s not all about the hrsprs! Love it!
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May 6, 2023 18:37
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This thing rips First order of business, wrap that atrocious section of front bumper thats blacked out, turning an ugly car into a perfectly handsome one  
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May 10, 2023 01:41
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After considering cars like a RX8, S2000, a C5 vette, and a FD RX7, I settled on this Lotus Elise, because if I'm going to pay more than 20k on a car, I want something special, but not TVR imported to the USA level of special. I hit the millenial dream. Home ownership + car ownership after ~8 years of NYC.  2005 model, 27k miles, track pack with dual oil coolers, wind up windows. has Nitrons corner weighted for a 200 pound driver (better start eating more), Evo Corse San Remo wheels I think in 16x7 17x8, needs new tires desperately, carbotech xp10 pads, arp studs, inokinetic shifter, sector 111 gpan, Act clutch with a fidenza flywheel, GAWR dash (this kinda sucks because the guy who made it disappeared off the face of the planet), some intake that needs a new filter, an even fancy diffuser, and a few other little things. Immediate plans are to get new tires (A052s are unfortunately backordered with no ETA, might go for RE71RS), put a Nardi Personal in it with a quick release just so I can fold into it better, see if my old Bride Zeta 3 type L fits with a passenger in the car, and probably put an exhaust and remove the cat for track usage so it doesn't blow out. If I hit 4k mileage this year on the car before the snow comes, I will be happy because that means I'm actually driving it (I'm perma WFH). Future plans this year are things like some better forged wheels from someone like Outer Plus Shimaya or some Ray's, a receiver that takes bluetooth, maybe put a backup camera on it because the rear visibility sucks, GRP V4 tail lights whenever they get in stock again, some Craft Square mirrors, and manage to hook up an oil temp probe to the GAWR dash. No turbos, no superchargers, no 400WHP heartbreakers.
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May 10, 2023 01:44
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Octopus Magic posted:After considering cars like a RX8, S2000, a C5 vette, and a FD RX7, I settled on this Lotus Elise, because if I'm going to pay more than 20k on a car, I want something special, but not TVR imported to the USA level of special. gently caress yea. Awesome color too.
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May 10, 2023 01:50
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loving Baller. Best color too.
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May 10, 2023 02:09
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This is the way.
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Octopus Magic posted:After considering cars like a RX8, S2000, a C5 vette, and a FD RX7, I settled on this Lotus Elise, because if I'm going to pay more than 20k on a car, I want something special, but not TVR imported to the USA level of special. Way to steal my thunder DUDE jesus
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May 10, 2023 02:16
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Scionix posted:Way to steal my thunder DUDE jesus goondolances, your car has a cool rear diffuser too
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Octopus Magic posted:After considering cars like a RX8, S2000, a C5 vette, and a FD RX7, I settled on this Lotus Elise, because if I'm going to pay more than 20k on a car, I want something special, but not TVR imported to the USA level of special. I would like to touch the angry pumpkin
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May 10, 2023 03:17
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Scionix posted:This thing rips Good stuff. I’m seriously considering one as the second family / fun car cross over. Octopus Magic posted:After considering cars like a RX8, S2000, a C5 vette, and a FD RX7, I settled on this Lotus Elise, because if I'm going to pay more than 20k on a car, I want something special, but not TVR imported to the USA level of special. I miss our Exige so much
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To the Lotus owner, you’re a good person.
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May 10, 2023 03:31
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That's a beautiful colour. Very good choices were made.
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Took some time off work to play in the mountains. I've had a bunch of bikes and cars on the dragon/surrounding roads and I think I'd still take the 350 over all of them up there. Between the handling and the noise it makes from 4000-8000 rpm, drat. Highly recommend driving one if anyone ever gets the chance. 
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Scionix posted:This thing rips Are you going to try to match the factory paint with wrap? I'd actually like to see how that turns out looking, also not a fan of that design decision.
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