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Powershift posted:princess auto has a pocket thermometer on clearance for $7 that seems to put out the same numbers as my "hunnert dollar" mastercraft one. At the London location in Ontario they had a larger gun type one on clearance for $12 as well which I picked up. I have no use for it but gently caress, $12. I went in to buy some splices and shrink wrap and walked out with a basket full of POWERFIST. Princess Auto is a dangerous place.
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Powershift posted:This took more tries than it should have, because it's really hard to find small eye screws that aren't made of dip grade cheese. If you ever want to make that stick out less, I'm sure we could tap the hole and make a custom threaded eyelet that would work pretty well. Regardless, that is an a-1 cool keychain.
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8ender posted:Princess Auto is a dangerous place. Yes it is. I've recently come to discover another dangerous retailer; Hendrix Equipment. It's Princess Auto for cooks basically.
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Nov 26, 2015 21:26
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Kitchen supply stores and my wallet do not get along. See also: kms tools, quality tools, peavey mart
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Nov 26, 2015 21:33
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Peavey Mart is how you leave with more money in tools than the car you came in is worth.
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Slung Blade posted:Kitchen supply stores and my wallet do not get along. I also discovered the obvious last week that just because a thermometer is mechanical and dishwasher safe, that doesn't automatically mean it is oven safe 
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Nov 26, 2015 22:31
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slidebite posted:Oh god, my wife is going to kill me if I come home with another kitchen gadget. Amazon is also really dangerous for kitchen stuff too. Maverick or go home! Edit: Wait, if you're in the kitchen, you're home. Maverick or go to the garage.
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Nov 27, 2015 03:01
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So buddy that lowballed me on the Jeep, I ignored for 48 hours. minutes before anther buyer showed up he called and said he'd take it for full asking price. Boohoo goodbye Jeep. Hrmmmmmmm http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Chevrolet-Volt-Base-Hatchback-4-Door-/281864305087?hash=item41a06bf9bf:g:064AAOSwu-BWO980
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I get you want a Volt, you've mentioned it a couple of times now, but why do you actually want to spend $20K on a 4 year old Chevy that isn't a vette and will probably be an pain in the rear end/expensive to work on as it gets older?
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If I wanted a cheap GM EV I'd wait a little longer for a used ELR. Those things are going to depreciate like they're on fire, and it's about the same car but less unfortunate looking and with a much nicer cabin. Also this 
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Nov 27, 2015 06:21
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Somebody has to buy them new for any to hit the used market. So far, only about 70 have been sold in canada in 2 years on sale. less than 2,000 overall. It seems like the kind of car canadian dealers will let rot on the back corner of the lot with a $80,000 price tag in the window.
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Nov 27, 2015 06:28
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 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-truck-stolen-twice-thieves-dont-get-far-1.3338178 quote:Police say a Calgary man's truck was stolen twice in the span of one morning, but the thieves never made it off his snowy suburban block in either attempt to get away.
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Nov 27, 2015 17:58
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That's Alberta as gently caress. Also, very depressing.
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Nov 27, 2015 18:24
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People looooooooove stealing f250s and 350s.
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Nov 27, 2015 18:51
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I didn't even know the ELR existed. Here is a 2 door coupe sitting at $21,000 right now. 7000 miles, rebuilt title but doesn't mention why, states "no damage" http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Cadillac-Other-2dr-Cpe-/172010426426?hash=item280c9ed03a:g:zvIAAOSw7FRWVjVp
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quote:This 2014 ELR has a Michigan Rebuilt Title but has never been in an accident and was never enduranced tested. This vehicle was part of GM demo program, where it was on display at a museum for a part of its life and also driven by GM managment. You are viewing this ELR exactly the way I purchased it. It is 100% perfect, no scratches, no dings, no dents, and it's super clean inside and out! Why the rebuilt title you might ask? From what i've been told, GM does not want any liability issues with employee driven vehicles or show vehicles. So hence the salvage title, it makes sure who ever purchases it knows it was part of the GM demo program. bulllllllllshiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit
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Powershift posted:bulllllllllshiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit LoL I missed that. WTF kind of story is that ??? Of course other than a replaced interior due to flood damage I am a wizard at spotting signs of a rebuild. It is a pretty cool car but 21k and no warranty...
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Can anyone recommend a shop in Calgary? I'm having major troubles with my current vehicle (2003 Chrysler Concorde beater), and am really inept when it comes to car stuff. I have been saving and planning to purchase a decent replacement, but my car really poo poo the bed this afternoon-- there's a violent cranking sound emanating from the front axle. I don't want to rush into a decision, and really don't have a huge budget, so I need my Chrysler to last while I try to scrounge up some more funds, start scouring kijij, etc. Any help?
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My buddy works at McCall Brake & Muffler. They seemed like good guys when I had my alignment done. Be aware this is the silly season for OMG NOBODY TOLD ME I NEEDED WINTER TIRES so you might be waiting in line a lot no matter where you go. Seat Safety Switch fucked around with this message at 04:39 on Nov 29, 2015 |
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Grouco posted:Can anyone recommend a shop in Calgary?
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Ok I've looked up a few cars I feel would cure my current boring sedan hardon. Lets have some opinions on the following: 2008 Caddy DTS for 6500 2010 CTS for 15,500 07 bmw 335i for 11,000 2008 caddy cts awd for 9600 08 g37s for 12,500 08 caddy sts v8 for 12,500 08 335i for 12,900 caddy sts v6 awd 13,000 I'm 6'2", 210lbs and drive to vancouver and back often. Trying to decide if RWD would cut it in the winter with snowtires on hwy40 south from GP. I have a 4x4 truck that I could use in bad weather but I don't like to put miles on it.
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I'd be more partial to the beemers but then again I'm endlessly bored by sedans. Anything in a Mercedes?ExecuDork posted:Based on your more-complete description in the AI stupid questions thread, your wheel is about to fall off. Tighten your lugnuts.  That's what I thought as well. I know from experience since the Scirocco technically has a floating rotor on one side and just so happens to back the wheel off unless you religiously re-torque them a week after changing wheels.
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RWD in winter is fine if you have good winter tires. Not a problem, just get winter tires and then get new ones when the old ones start to get worn. The only not-good winter tires are worn-out winter tires.
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DTS is FWD. I've seen a 100k STS of the same era go for $4-5k at auction. Same engine, cushy interior, but the engine faces the right way Make sure the CTS is the 3.6. the 3.0 is dog poo poo Make sure the HPFP has been done on the 335i. be prepared to rebuild the cooling system. These things hit 400hp pretty easy 08 CTS is the non-DI 3.6, only 250ish hp If you want AWD, the 335xi's aren't bad. There's also a slim chance you'll find a G37x. If you've got 12 grand in your pocket and a set of wrenches, you could do really well at an auction. a quick glance at michener's results, for $11,100, there was an 08 535xi with 69000kms. A set of winter tires on that and you would destroy those mountains in an afternoon. 160k on an 08 3.6 CTS AWD went for $8,900. A 2011 Taurus SHO with 114k went for $13k. 2011 saab 9-3 2.0T AWD for $8,500. This would make a nice winter beater, and i can't see it going for more than 7k. http://details.maauctions.com/AutolistingYEG_Detail.aspx?Link=28/11/2015%5Eef63639e975e4e068b73b5e927f431ae
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I drove a BMW for 5 winters and then oddly preferred RWD after that. It's probably Stockholm syndrome but my current FWD car just doesn't feel the same. I miss steering with the throttle.
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8ender posted:I drove a BMW for 5 winters and then oddly preferred RWD after that. It's probably Stockholm syndrome but my current FWD car just doesn't feel the same. I miss steering with the throttle. Yeah, it's nice to be able to erase understeer with a quick little boot, but losing momentum on a snowy mountain highway and struggling to get it back suuuuuuuuucks.
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I think its just preference. Personally I prefer FWD because you can just keep your foot in until you get understeer then you lift off and it turns in and corrects. Ultimately at the end of the day slapping winter tires on is the only thing you need.
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Powershift posted:Yeah, it's nice to be able to erase understeer with a quick little boot, but losing momentum on a snowy mountain highway and struggling to get it back suuuuuuuuucks. Yes hills are the enemy of RWD, especially starting on icy ones. Other than that, embracing the idea that the rear end is going to wander around, and that you really just need to be pointed and moving in the right direction made RWD winter driving a million times less stressful for me.
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jonathan posted:Ok I've looked up a few cars I feel would cure my current boring sedan hardon. Throw a lowball at this, nothing but good could come of it. http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/edmonton/2001-jaguar-xk8-coupe-coupe-2-door/1109592963?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
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jonathan posted:07 bmw 335i for 11,000 Look for 08+ 07s had lovely turbos.
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ExecuDork posted:Tighten your lugnuts. Good general life advice.
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slidebite posted:Throw a lowball at this, nothing but good could come of it. this is the unironically the best option.
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Powershift posted:DTS is FWD. I've seen a 100k STS of the same era go for $4-5k at auction. Same engine, cushy interior, but the engine faces the right way I can't see that link, shows up with a website error. I have a Max budget of 25k but I don't really want to spend that much unless it's a really nice volt, and only then because I'll be saving 300+ per month on fuel. If its not an electric vehicle then I want a $10,000 luxury sedan. I prefer jap or north american. I don't trust the German cars. $1100 per corner air shocks and whatnot. I like that Caddy ELR but it was up to 30k last time I looked.
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It's a mazdaspeed 6 AWD, 6 speed stick, low mileage.
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Powershift posted:It's a mazdaspeed 6 Ooh that is an interesting choice. My next set of days off are December 11.
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You guys were totally wrong, the Taurus Police Interceptor does have an Ecoboost. Let's go to the auctions and net us an all-wheel-drive twin turbo megasedan. http://www.autoblog.com/2015/11/30/ford-police-testing-results/ quote:In the LASD's 0-60 miles-per-hour acceleration test, the all-wheel drive Interceptor Sedan with the 3.5-liter V6 EcoBoost sprinted there in 5.8 seconds, compared to 6.6 seconds for the rear-drive 5.7-liter V8 Dodge Charger and 6.7 seconds for the 6.0-liter V8 Chevrolet Caprice.
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Seat Safety Switch posted:You guys were totally wrong, the Taurus Police Interceptor does have an Ecoboost. It can be ordered with an ecoboost. it can be FWD 3.5/2.0T, or AWD 3.5/3.5TT. Every one i've seen is the n/a 3.5 edit: there are different badges for it right here  it will either say "flex fuel" "flex fuel AWD' or "ecoboost awd" http://details.maauctions.com/AutolistingYEG_Detail.aspx?Link=30/11/2015%5E6257eac94269492ebbceac5a0a127845 Powershift fucked around with this message at 01:18 on Dec 1, 2015 |
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Seat Safety Switch posted:You guys were totally wrong, the Taurus Police Interceptor does have an Ecoboost. The brake discs are also massive on them.
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