Post whatever is on your mind!!

[TheMustangShow]

Got that but will they change the laws so we don't end up in this situation again. This is the fourth million dollar settlement I think (first for a confirmed terrorist though which is mind-boggling)?

The Catalyst for this Payout, was our Radical Left-Wing Supreme Court and the kunt Lawyers that represented this Terrorist POS, the entire situation is disgusting!!

Some good news today though, in this sea of Liberal-Islamic Alliance, "Politically Correct" Bullshit, is that US Soldier's Widow, who is being represented by some esteemed US Attorneys, has filed a Motion in our Canadian Courts to block the payment to Khadr and have the funds sent to her, to offset the Judgement that is outstanding in the United States.

https://nationalpostcom.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/war_crimes_lawsuit.jpg
Tabitha Speer goes after payout. http://www.ottawasun.com/2017/07/05/widow-of-american-soldier-goes-after-105m-canada-will-give-khadr

[NickD]

Rednecked myself a coolant system pressure tester last night, exited to go home and test it. Bought a new overflow cap, popped out the inside guts, used a step drill to make a tight hole for a car valve stem. Discovered without the guts it leaks so sealed it up with RTV.
I was able to test it yesterday by holding it on a certain way and it holds pressure.

Now the question is what do I test at, cap is rated for 16 so how much less is normal operating pressure?

Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

[ZR]

Test at max 16 ish.

[92redragtop]

The Catalyst for this Payout, was our Radical Left-Wing Supreme Court and the kunt Lawyers that represented this Terrorist POS, the entire situation is disgusting!!

Some good news today though, in this sea of Liberal-Islamic Alliance, "Politically Correct" Bullshit, is that US Soldier's Widow, who is being represented by some esteemed US Attorneys, has filed a Motion in our Canadian Courts to block the payment to Khadr and have the funds sent to her, to offset the Judgement that is outstanding in the United States.

https://nationalpostcom.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/war_crimes_lawsuit.jpg
Tabitha Speer goes after payout. http://www.ottawasun.com/2017/07/05/widow-of-american-soldier-goes-after-105m-canada-will-give-khadr

I saw that yesterday and hope it works but the legal consensus I was reading is that it will be very difficult to enforce a US judgement here.

[5.4MarkVIII]

Bigger boat is on my mind.

[ZR]

Took a few minutes last night to look up reviews of the dealer where I had a problem last week. Not surprised to see two recent reviews of peeps having similar issue with the sales manager. Whom ever owns that place needs to gas this dude ASAP................... he's an asshole.
Over and out.

[RedSN]

I did a ton of dealer review searches when I purchased my truck. I can't stand salesmen. I know there are good ones out there, but they are difficult to find. I found a good one and left him a review.

[Intmdtr]

Took a few minutes last night to look up reviews of the dealer where I had a problem last week. Not surprised to see two recent reviews of peeps having similar issue with the sales manager. Whom ever owns that place needs to gas this dude ASAP................... he's an asshole.
Over and out.

Care to say which dealership? so I can avoid that one in my search....

[ZR]

In Scarborough.
PM me if your looking in the area.

[ZR]

FYI..............Dodge dealer in Bolton has an insanely good deal on a black pearl '16 full jam black quad 6' box Laramie with only 11k on the clock. Price is just under 40k / black is on my no go list.

[92redragtop]

Hmm, mortgage rates staring to increase and OSFI proposing stricter stress tests for mortgage borrowers. Should be interesting times coming up.

[RedSN]

We just locked in 5-years for 2.34%
I can live with that.

[RedSN]

Care to say which dealership? so I can avoid that one in my search....
I found this site really helpful.
http://www.dealerrater.ca
After getting nowhere with 3 dealerships, I found a good one through this site.

[Blackmare]

Hmm, mortgage rates staring to increase and OSFI proposing stricter stress tests for mortgage borrowers. Should be interesting times coming up.

Happy we've been blessed enough to have our mortgage paid off.

[ZR]

Under a year on mine and it's gonzo.

[Gabe]

We just locked in 5-years for 2.34%
I can live with that.

Can't beat that!

[Ray721]

Only 20 years on mine to go lol Oh well. At least it'll be gone before retirement.

[WTF]

coming up on 9 years since my last mortgage payment

don't miss those things one bit

[5.4MarkVIII]

Scares me that rates are going up.
Lots of business could be poorly effected by this. One more nail in the Ontario coffin

[newbiestangowner]

Under a year on mine and it's gonzo.


coming up on 9 years since my last mortgage payment

don't miss those things one bit


Happy we've been blessed enough to have our mortgage paid off.

oh man you guys are making me depressed just before the weekend lol - I think I still have a good 15 yr to go unless I sell and downsize to a one bedroom condo with Wife and 2 kids, even better if I move back home and live in my parent's basement ( at least I could buy a gt 350) and have some money in the bank.

[Scrape]

LOL! You wouldn't would you? I am done my mortgage in 15 years as well. A GT350 would be nice indeed but I am going to wait to pay down that mortgage first.

oh man you guys are making me depressed just before the weekend lol - I think I still have a good 15 yr to go unless I sell and downsize to a one bedroom condo with Wife and 2 kids, even better if I move back home and live in my parent's basement ( at least I could buy a gt 350) and have some money in the bank.

[newbiestangowner]

LOL! You wouldn't would you? I am done my mortgage in 15 years as well. A GT350 would be nice indeed but I am going to wait to pay down that mortgage first.

its tempting Laurence- right now mortgage payment that seems like a bottomless pit, hydro, gas, property tax, home reno or maintenance etc etc. I go home hang out sleep in bedroom etc and rest of house is unused- so I'm tempted to sell- enjoy, buy my gt350 or something reasonable, go more family vacations, travel etc. Family could enjoy while were still young.
At current situation when we gonna buy gt350 or something when I'm 75 and dried up like a prune :oldman:



As far as "Hanky Panky" I'll just wait till my Parents not home if we were to move into there basement lol

[Harbinger]

Holy crap usps is acting strange. First time I've ever seen this happen lol

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170708/a3011ea9a1d573fd353d2ff5e99400b2.jpg

[03svt]

We just locked in 5-years for 2.34%
I can live with that.

Nice! We've been at 2.79 for 3yrs now, hopefully those deals are still around in 2yrs when it comes time to renew.

[92redragtop]

LOL, another day in Brampton.

https://www.facebook.com/citynewstoronto/videos/10154544200086175/

[ZR]

News put one hell of a spin on his words by being selective of what they reported.

[Intmdtr]

this country is going to fall apart and soon. where the fuck do I run to then?

[92redragtop]

This dude also loves Woodbridge money (developer fighting Caledon).

[ZR]

At the dyno yesterday, could not help but come away impressed with the numbers we are seeing out of the Coyote powered rides.

[Laffs]

http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1980-porsche-911sc-8/


So much want, that thing went for a steal.

[ZR]

Extremely nice ride . ^^^

[twister]

heading to arizona again labour day weekend :highfive:

[ZR]

Nice trip Mr Twister Sir.

[ZR]

Gonna take a second look at this one later in the week.
2016 Laramie Quad with 6' box

http://az413908.vo.msecnd.net/5/photos/import/201705/1817/3207/186a8c68-7950-4003-9008-e2ea04316a27.jpg?w=800&h=600

http://az413908.vo.msecnd.net/5/photos/import/201705/1817/3207/5f480630-a0ba-49ac-9cdb-1a8f1bba09b1.jpg?w=800&h=600

[ZR]

http://az413908.vo.msecnd.net/5/photos/import/201705/1817/3208/d635717d-1792-40a5-ae97-7666904c8301.jpg?w=800&h=600

[Old Fart]

^^^Very nice!!

[ZR]

Not my first or second choice in color but super low 11k on the clock with all other options (except small fuel tank) I'm looking for.

[ZR]

Fingers crossed.

[Laffs]

Good lookin Laramie, best of luck ZR

[Blackmare]

Good luck Rick. Agree with Laffs - nice looking rig.

[Intmdtr]

Nice truck, the 2 tone colouring will suit your age.....lmao.

Every time I look at a 2 tone truck my kids call it a "grampy" truck

[ZR]

Good thing for me, like the no chrome Sport as much as the full chrome Laramie but for different reasons. I look at it this way, buy new, make it a factory order and get exactly what you want, buy used, compromise cause your more likely vs not never going to find exactly what you want. Same with my rational on which configuration of cab n box. Sometimes larger cab would be a bonus, other times a longer box, pretty much split down the middle which is more important so again it gives me more choices when I'm searching. One things for sure, Crew with longer box is a no go.

[ZR]

Since you've also been looking, you'll know the pricing on this one is well below market, especially given such low km's.

[Intmdtr]

Since you've also been looking, you'll know the pricing on this one is well below market, especially given such low km's.

Oh for sure, pricing is great.
I am looking at a laramie limited, fully loaded crew with 6.5' box. Has every option available low km's and a very reasonable price.

[ZR]

Gorgeous white Crew with 6' box in Stouffville priced right.

[ZR]

That bites.

[Laffs]

I have an unhealthy obsession with depreciated Teutonic luxury sports cars and sedans....

[Laffs]

I have an unhealthy obsession with depreciated Teutonic luxury sports cars and sedans....

I need an adult

https://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/cto/6185191116.html

https://columbus.craigslist.org/ctd/6201718757.html

https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/6162931160.html

[ZR]

It's gorgeous.

https://images.craigslist.org/01414_e3vlc82MgCE_600x450.jpg

[Laffs]

I certainly think so (unless ya trying to to say the red Vette)

[ZR]

Naw

[92redragtop]

Fuuuck....



Federal Court voids Canadian citizenship revocation for 312 people
TU THANH HA
The Globe and Mail
Published Wednesday, Jul. 12, 2017 8:04PM EDT
Last updated Wednesday, Jul. 12, 2017 8:13PM EDT

The Federal Court has nullified government attempts to strip Canadian citizenship from more than 300 people after an earlier judgment struck down key provisions of the Citizenship Act introduced by the former Conservative government under Stephen Harper.

The earlier ruling, in May, declared those provisions inoperative because they were an expedited process that deprived individuals of the right to an oral hearing and did not take into account humanitarian and compassionate considerations.

As a result, in a decision on Monday, Justice Russel Zinn voided the citizenship revocation of 312 individuals who had turned to the court after they were targeted in a sweep against people who had obtained their Canadian nationality through fraud.

Another 14 similar court requests, which had not been filed in a timely manner, can apply for a deadline extension, Justice Zinn ruled.

“It’s another judicial loss for the policies of the previous government,” Montreal lawyer Vincent Valaï, who represented some of the people in the case, said in an interview.

He noted that the Conservative government liked to say that obtaining Canadian citizenship is a privilege, not a right. However, the ruling in May said that once acquired, citizenship is a right.

“And because it is a right, you have to respect procedure fairness before revoking citizenship. That means the right to a hearing before an impartial judge,” Mr. Valaï said.

Another lawyer involved in the case, Matthew Jeffery, called the provisions in the law a “deeply flawed process.”

The government could start the revocation process against those people all over again but it would first have to rewrite the law to conform with the court rulings, Mr. Jeffery said.

The number of revocation cases began ballooning when Jason Kenney, who was immigration and citizenship minister in the Harper government, announced in 2012 that his department would cancel the citizenship of more than 3,000 people, in a crackdown against those who had faked the amount of time they have spent in Canada.

In February, 2014, the Harper government amended the Citizenship Act to fast-track the revocation process in what it called “non-complex” cases. It meant eliminating the right to a hearing for individuals when their citizenship had been obtained by fraud.

Several of the cases involved clients of Nizar Zakka, a Montreal immigration consultant who created a system to hide the fact that the clients were not residing in Canada for the required two-year minimum within a five-year span.

Faced with hundreds of applicants challenging their citizenship revocation, the Federal Court started with a review of eight lead cases while the other cases were held in suspension.

Last May, Justice Jocelyne Gagné ruled on the eight lead cases, striking down the new provisions for an expedited revocation process.

“They deprive the applicants of the right to a fair hearing in accordance with the principles of fundamental justice,” Justice Gagné wrote.

In one case that she highlighted, the government tried to revoke the citizenship of Fiji-born Thomas Gucake, who had come to Canada as a child and later served three tours in Afghanistan with the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry regiment.

In 2015, Mr. Gucake received a notice of citizenship revocation because his father had failed to disclose a minor criminal conviction in Australia.

The current government has since amended the Act so that, by next year, the Federal Court would be the decision-maker in citizenship revocation cases.

[RedSN]

clients were not residing in Canada for the required two-year minimum within a five-year span.

Seen this first hand at the MTO. Guy in front of me was causing a seen because they would not renew his frail grandmother's health card. Woman behind the desk insisted that the grandmother did not reside in Canada for the minimum amount of time and did not qualify. He was mad because they renewed her card in the past, why not now? The MTO woman said: "we have found the error, and corrected it". After the guy finally left, everybody in line clapped.

[92redragtop]

Seen this first hand at the MTO. Guy in front of me was causing a seen because they would not renew his frail grandmother's health card. Woman behind the desk insisted that the grandmother did not reside in Canada for the minimum amount of time and did not qualify. He was mad because they renewed her card in the past, why not now? The MTO woman said: "we have found the error, and corrected it". After the guy finally left, everybody in line clapped.

Health care offshore residents - lots of those around.

[IanGTCS]

Short day at work today, got my plates and health card renewed, sanded the drywall and grouted the tile I did last weekend at my in-laws and was still home earlier than usual.

[WTF]

the last two August long weekends the wife and I have gone up to my nephew's cottage on Kawagama lake

he's a good kid (30 years old)...but hasn't settled down yet....different girl each year etc

the place is a bit of a bitch...water access (not an island)....and 90 stairs from dock to 700 sq ft cottage.....so don't forget your stuff in the car at the marina.....and when you head down to the dock...take 5 beers not 1

noticed last year he was a bit lax on the garbage...."just toss it over there at the recycling bin near the side door".....and I thought...."hmmmmm".....not to mention cooking a bunch of food late at night and then leaving plates and food scraps on the table outside

he just sent me a vid from yesterday morning at 545am......and you guessed it....a fucking black bear is sniffing around the deck, nosing at the door.....wasn't huge but probably 200lbs

and then he follows up with "so.....you all set for this August long weekend?"

ummmm.....NO

[92redragtop]

And the bear will get blamed then shot.....

[WTF]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCBxNfCy2_I

[WTF]

And the bear will get blamed then shot.....

ummm....no

a devout animal lover will step in the way of an invading 200lb + predator and ask it to sit and shake a paw

[WTF]

always wondered when I'd see this place listed again

http://muskokacottagesforsale.net/real-estate-properties/real-estate-property-details/18412933-52/n-a/

was built in 2009 and was on the market in 2010 for $3,400,000....if memory serves it took around the entire season to find a buyer

aside from some additional decking, and landscaping....doesn't look like much has changed

except for the 6 fucking million they want for it now

it's serious cottage porn.....wish I had the buckos

[Laffs]

Ya that counts as a dream real estate for sure. Gimme that, a 964 Turbo behind one garage door and a Land Rover defender behind the other and you'd never hear from me again.

[CDNfyrfytr]

That place is gorgeous! Lotto Max here I come[emoji6]


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[RedSN]

....and you'd never hear from me again.

....only come to town about twice a year
He'd buy a hundred pounds of yeast and some copper line.

[WTF]

ya...I could totally get used to sitting in that lower boathouse on Sunday mornings with all the doors open watching Formula 1 on the big screen TV

fuck

[Stephen06GT]

....only come to town about twice a year
He'd buy a hundred pounds of yeast and some copper line.

Everybody knew that he made moonshine.

[ZR]

Bucket list spot.

[ZR]

Just picked up my Cobra from Bruce at the body shop. As per the norm, job exactly as I'd hoped and car back to me spotlessly clean.]
Really do appreciate his attention to detail
Thanks Bruce.

[ZR]

Looks like it's gonna happen, nice truck.

http://az413908.vo.msecnd.net/5/photos/import/201705/1817/3208/d635717d-1792-40a5-ae97-7666904c8301.jpg?w=800&h=600

[Grebnitty]

Nice, you are gonna pull the trigger eh? That's a sharp looking truck!

[ZR]

Couple small details to work out first of the week but deposit down / deal is looking good.
How is your car?

[RedSN]

It's black

[ZR]

Nope, it's black pearl n silver.

[ZR]

Black with white baseball stitching inside though.
If you look long enough, some great deals to be had out there.

http://az413908.vo.msecnd.net/5/photos/import/201705/1817/3207/5f480630-a0ba-49ac-9cdb-1a8f1bba09b1.jpg?w=800&h=600

[2DXTRM]

Mickey Thompson Street Comp tires are fucken garbage......

[83 5.0]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCBxNfCy2_I

Oh man use to love this song on the Scruff Connors show on Q107, probably 35 years since I heard it!

[Grebnitty]

Couple small details to work out first of the week but deposit down / deal is looking good.
How is your car?

The car is great. I drove it around again tonight and everything feels good. I'm loving the x-pipe. Thx again.

[ZR]

Mickey Thompson Street Comp tires are fucken garbage......

YIKES!!!

[ZR]

The car is great. I drove it around again tonight and everything feels good. I'm loving the x-pipe. Thx again.

Great news.

[2DXTRM]

Mickey Thompson Street Comp tires are fucken garbage......


YIKES!!!


Went for a ride in a buddys 2015 Mustang GT, with the performance pack. Stock engine, no tune, Borla catback, lowered on Eibachs, project6G wheels. Very nice looking and sounding car.
He bought the rims with those Mickey Thompson Street Comp Tires on them. I think 265s up front and 305s in the rear. What a shit tire. No traction, hazes the tires (rears) through 3rd, no turning or even braking (has the big Brembos) traction (front wheels). These tires have a 300 treadwear and are no better than the stock Pirellis that would have come with the car.
This tire is perfect for the carshow/cruiser crowd that can brag to his fellow schmucks that hes got Mickey Ts on his car. Thats it!

[ZR]

Disappointing.

[ZR]

Still liking the new feel of yours?

[2DXTRM]

Still liking the new feel of yours?

I have not really driven it much since, but Im still amazed by it. Cant believe how off it was. Total different feeling to the car now, I just love it!
Just waiting for the 275s to show up now.....

[ZR]

Glad I could help.

[True Blue]

Looks like it's gonna happen, nice truck.

http://az413908.vo.msecnd.net/5/photos/import/201705/1817/3208/d635717d-1792-40a5-ae97-7666904c8301.jpg?w=800&h=600

Details please.

[Scrape]

North York Chrysler or Sevenview sir? Plate frame says one thing but looks like another place. But it looks great. I just recently detailed a black truck and finished it with a ceramic coating and it looked sharp.

Looks like it's gonna happen, nice truck.

http://az413908.vo.msecnd.net/5/photos/import/201705/1817/3208/d635717d-1792-40a5-ae97-7666904c8301.jpg?w=800&h=600

[Armen]

Went for a ride in a buddys 2015 Mustang GT, with the performance pack. Stock engine, no tune, Borla catback, lowered on Eibachs, project6G wheels. Very nice looking and sounding car.
He bought the rims with those Mickey Thompson Street Comp Tires on them. I think 265s up front and 305s in the rear. What a shit tire. No traction, hazes the tires (rears) through 3rd, no turning or even braking (has the big Brembos) traction (front wheels). These tires have a 300 treadwear and are no better than the stock Pirellis that would have come with the car.
This tire is perfect for the carshow/cruiser crowd that can brag to his fellow schmucks that hes got Mickey Ts on his car. Thats it!

I have the Sport Comps on my car. 275/35/20's on the front and 305/35/20's on the rear. The fronts were new in 2015 and the rears were almost new (bought from Heinz) at the same time. I've put 20,000km's on them and done 4 road course days at TMP and about 3 drag strip events. I've found them to be a very decent tire for the price. At last year's road course events I was very impressed with the grip, when properly inflated (thanks Tulowd Paul). And I ran a 12.87 best at the strip with them last summer also - which is very decent for a stock drivetrain/no tune full weight convertible.

However... I will say that this year these tires provided much less grip on at the spring track day at TMP. I've also noticed they are becoming increasingly noisy on the road and have noticeably less grip as well (although oddly, still very decent in the rain). I'm guessing that, although the tread still seems decent enough, they've heat cycled too many times and are ready for replacement. I've been researching tires to replace them with for a while, but I'll prolly finish out the season with them for now. For what I paid for them and what I've got out of them, I think they've been a good, decently priced tire.

[ZR]

Details please.

2016 1500 Quad cab 6' box Laramie with 11k on the clock. It's at Caledon Chrysler, everyone we've come into contact thus far have been uber pleasant and accommodating. Have a deal in place along with deposit, couple small details for them to follow up on which I'm sure will play out first of the week.
This one, just like almost all others I've looked at, missing limited slip but will be adding myself. It's otherwise only short a couple or three possible options, like that it does not have a sunroof but will really enjoy the power rear slider. Thankfully it does not have the optional 3.90 gear, would have been a deal breaker as would towing mirrors. Would have preferred standard / small gas tank but larger one is fine. Black was at the bottom of my list (current ride is black), black pearl on this looks terrific cleaned up and in the sun.
To me, unless your doing a factory order, buying either new off the lot or used comes down to a compromise between what you must have and what your can or can not live with. I know for some, might think my going out with an absolutely carved in stone max budget might seem off, enjoy hunting down a great deal n making my dollar stretch to $1.49 worth of value. I'd otherwise be too careful (ok make that cheap) to have bought one pretty much loaded.

https://content.homenetiol.com/2000473/2078855/640x480/7cb9825c9c054b8ab4484a8286f71f34.jpghttps://content.homenetiol.com/2000473/2078855/640x480/f6e81eeacb3b45e488b47b4325a134e2.jpg

From their ad.

This 1500 Laramie 4x4 Is Canadian Car Low Km Accident FreeAnd it's loaded with: GPS Navigation!Integrated Voice Command w/Bluetooth!ParkView Rear Back-up Camera!Remote Start System!Leather Trimmed Bucket Seats!Ventilated Front Seats!Heated Front Seats!Trailer Tow Brake!Remote Proximity Keyless Entry!Keyless Go!Rain Sensitive Windshield Wipers!115V Auxiliary Power Outlet!Pwr 10-Way Mem Drvr 6-Way Pass Seats!Exterior Mirrors w/Memory!Power-Folding Mirrors!Auto High Beam Headlamp Control!Active Grille Shutters!Heated Steering Wheel!Uconnect 3C NAV with 8.4 Display!Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Ctrls!SiriusXM Satellite Radio!Media Hub (2 USB, Aux)!Audio Jack Input for Mobile Devices!Remote USB Port!Remote SD Card Slot!Center Hub!ParkSense Rear Park Assist System!Power Adjustable Pedals w/Memory!20X9.0 Aluminum Chrome Clad Wheel

[RedSN]

That is a real sweet looking truck. Love the interior and the wheels. Congrats.

[ZR]

Thanks Don.

[2DXTRM]

I have the Sport Comps on my car. 275/35/20's on the front and 305/35/20's on the rear. The fronts were new in 2015 and the rears were almost new (bought from Heinz) at the same time. I've put 20,000km's on them and done 4 road course days at TMP and about 3 drag strip events. I've found them to be a very decent tire for the price. At last year's road course events I was very impressed with the grip, when properly inflated (thanks Tulowd Paul). And I ran a 12.87 best at the strip with them last summer also - which is very decent for a stock drivetrain/no tune full weight convertible.

However... I will say that this year these tires provided much less grip on at the spring track day at TMP. I've also noticed they are becoming increasingly noisy on the road and have noticeably less grip as well (although oddly, still very decent in the rain). I'm guessing that, although the tread still seems decent enough, they've heat cycled too many times and are ready for replacement. I've been researching tires to replace them with for a while, but I'll prolly finish out the season with them for now. For what I paid for them and what I've got out of them, I think they've been a good, decently priced tire.

Thanks for that Armen.

Looks like you nailed one thing about these tires (and even other brands), tire pressures. Who knows what these were at. Too much or not enough.

- - - Updated - - -


Glad I could help.

Yes Sir! Greatly appreciated!

[Scrape]

Nice job there Rick. Congrats are in order here. Patience got you close to what you wanted.
2016 1500 Quad cab 6' box Laramie with 11k on the clock. It's at Caledon Chrysler, everyone we've come into contact thus far have been uber pleasant and accommodating. Have a deal in place along with deposit, couple small details for them to follow up on which I'm sure will play out first of the week.
This one, just like almost all others I've looked at, missing limited slip but will be adding myself. It's otherwise only short a couple or three possible options, like that it does not have a sunroof but will really enjoy the power rear slider. Thankfully it does not have the optional 3.90 gear, would have been a deal breaker as would towing mirrors. Would have preferred standard / small gas tank but larger one is fine. Black was at the bottom of my list (current ride is black), black pearl on this looks terrific cleaned up and in the sun.
To me, unless your doing a factory order, buying either new off the lot or used comes down to a compromise between what you must have and what your can or can not live with. I know for some, might think my going out with an absolutely carved in stone max budget might seem off, enjoy hunting down a great deal n making my dollar stretch to $1.49 worth of value. I'd otherwise be too careful (ok make that cheap) to have bought one pretty much loaded.

https://content.homenetiol.com/2000473/2078855/640x480/7cb9825c9c054b8ab4484a8286f71f34.jpghttps://content.homenetiol.com/2000473/2078855/640x480/f6e81eeacb3b45e488b47b4325a134e2.jpg

From their ad.

This 1500 Laramie 4x4 Is Canadian Car Low Km Accident FreeAnd it's loaded with: GPS Navigation!Integrated Voice Command w/Bluetooth!ParkView Rear Back-up Camera!Remote Start System!Leather Trimmed Bucket Seats!Ventilated Front Seats!Heated Front Seats!Trailer Tow Brake!Remote Proximity Keyless Entry!Keyless Go!Rain Sensitive Windshield Wipers!115V Auxiliary Power Outlet!Pwr 10-Way Mem Drvr 6-Way Pass Seats!Exterior Mirrors w/Memory!Power-Folding Mirrors!Auto High Beam Headlamp Control!Active Grille Shutters!Heated Steering Wheel!Uconnect 3C NAV with 8.4 Display!Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Ctrls!SiriusXM Satellite Radio!Media Hub (2 USB, Aux)!Audio Jack Input for Mobile Devices!Remote USB Port!Remote SD Card Slot!Center Hub!ParkSense Rear Park Assist System!Power Adjustable Pedals w/Memory!20X9.0 Aluminum Chrome Clad Wheel

[hsousa88]

Sweet truck you picked out Rick.. enjoy man.


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[ZR]

Thanks guys.

[Stephen06GT]

I went to look at ZR's soon to be new rig this afternoon, as it's almost right in my backyard. It's a beauty. Congrats!

[5.4MarkVIII]

Any other dads out there feel like your just not handling this father thing well?

Got a 5 year old who thinks it's hilarious to call me by my first name and tell me he dosnt love me.
A 7 year old who crys about twice a week about a game boy game that his brother accidentally deleted TWO MONTHS AGO!

And a wife that is well.... a wife and we all know hoe they can be some times.

Man I'm looking forward to our annuals guys camping trip at the end of the month.

[Black Sheep]

did you just call your wife a "hoe" ?????????????????????????????????????????

[Old Fart]

LOL!!

[5.4MarkVIII]

Well shit.
That a bad typo. Should have been how they can be....

Good thing she isn't into mustang forums.

[ZR]

Good thing she doesn't. Could have easily turned from that to "ho-e fuck she's pissed at me".

[newbiestangowner]

Man I'm looking forward to our annuals guys camping trip at the end of the month.

You still get those ?

[5.4MarkVIII]

My wife doesn't care. My two buddy's wives kick a stink every year about it.

[WTF]

interesting weekend

wife was catching some rays on the deck Saturday and said...."there's definitely something under the deck"

my gym windows look out under the deck....so a quick look confirmed.....mama raccoon with a bunch of little ones....I counted 5 or 6 in total

called the wildlife folks...they set up two traps around 5pm

by about 9pm I got sick and tired of them not moving....so I opened the window in the gym and blasted AC/DC on the gym stereo full crank....they apparently don't like Bon Scott belting it out and got the fuck out

one of the "teenagers" took the bait and ended up trapped

I blocked the hole they had dug

wild life guy returned last night to take the one we caught....re-bait the one trap and put another trap down

alarm went off at 530am this morning as usual....and when I looked out I saw two little bastards running around like something just happened

alright....momma is caught now....so is another little one....so that's 3 caught

wildlife folks will be returning tonight to take those two away....and we'll be setting up the traps to catch the rest of them

[ZR]

Brings back memories of last summer n about a dozen patches of roof shingles ripped up

[WTF]

Brings back memories of last summer n about a dozen patches of roof shingles ripped up

imo...it's these fucking developers

they buy these places and sit on them for the time it takes to get all the permits approved (a year ++) and let the place turn into an un-maintained shithole....and the critters come in and set up house

then when they knock the places down, these critters end up scattering to the neighbouring properties

[ZR]

Exactly what happened here Tim. House next door was a neglected / overgrown eye sore for gone three years before being knocked down. Original big push on the new building now prick has done nothing on it for two months, city will do nothing about the garbage and debris on the entire property. Another one up the street, construction is going on 2.5 years and still shit hole out front.

[RedSN]

meanwhile, at WTF's house....

http://31.media.tumblr.com/fac09da5cd005143406b529d46ae2cfe/tumblr_mxkek9VJCF1r3gb3zo1_400.gif

[ZR]

Picking up the new ride in a day or two.

[The Newmare]

^^^^and it is?^^^^

[RedSN]

scroll back 2 pages Steve

[ZR]

http://az413908.vo.msecnd.net/5/photos/import/201705/1817/3208/d635717d-1792-40a5-ae97-7666904c8301.jpg?w=800&h=600

[Ghost Rider]

^^^Pretty...any other pics?

[ZR]

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[RedSN]

^^^Pretty...any other pics?
https://cdn.meme.am/images/400x/10633204.jpg

[Ghost Rider]

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sweet man!!

I had to take a double take, I thought for a sec there, it was a Quad with a short box!! but it was the extra wheel well molding that was throwing me off that made it look smaller to me hahaha

looks awesome Rick!!

[ZR]

Throws you off when viewing down the side.
Should have it in a day or two.

[WTF]

that's a nice looking rig

congrats Sir

[5.4MarkVIII]

So lesson for everyone. When you go to the parts store and ask for cleaner for your parts washer make sure they don't hand you metal immersion cleaner instead.
You go back out two days later and find out that it's literally dissolved the pump in your 3 month old parts washer.
Then when you try to pull the pump out you splash it all over your shirt which will instantly start to dissolve and burn the shit out of your chest.

Super lucky I didn't splash it on my face.

Anyone know the safest way to get rid of this stuff. It's fucking nasty.

[ZR]

See if you can dispose of at the transfer station / dump.
What you ended up with sounds like old skool carb cleaner, brutal shiat.

[5.4MarkVIII]

9057

[ZR]

Stuff really kicks into high gear when it's warm and or agitated. Shitty deal.

[ZR]

that's a nice looking rig

congrats Sir

Thanks Tim.

[WTF]

wildlife dude just came and went

confirmation....we trapped the momma....that's a good thing

kinda figured that with the way I saw the little ones this morning going batshit crazy

trap was sideways versus it's original position.....built in planter in the deck has some flowers that are completely flattened...deck furniture all moved around

two more traps are set for the rest of the kids now

gotta say the little ones look cute as hell....but they're vicious little fuckers

[Laffs]

Summary of tonight's car activities.

-Get home from work
-Decide now to try and figure out why car is throwing bank 1 & 2 rich codes, since I need etest in oh 6 days.
-Drop tank to check that no wiring/hoses are pinched in hat causing it to freak FPDM out (happens)
-All looks good in tank, button back up
-Decide to try swapping plugs since I have multiple spares, so decide to run to Crappy tire for a new feeler gauge since mine fucked off and get some maf and KN cleaner since why not while we're at it.
- Gas tank straps let go on way there, apparently the thread clips they bolt to disliked this 100th round of tank dropping and would now like it if tank hits ground.
- Pull off and sit there for a minute processing what the fuck just transpired.
-Walk to crappy tire, get bungees to hold tank up, walk back
-Burn hands several times on exhaust rigging exhaust up
-Drive home again with broken straps dragging along ground
-Car still not fixed.

Best hobby ever.

[Intmdtr]

Nice looking truck Rick. Be wondering what the total cost on upgrading the rear diff will be....keep me apprised.

[ZR]

Thanks.
Being as it's all unique from '11 up (I think '11) doubt I'll find a used carrier so new it'll have to be.

[ZR]

Summary of tonight's car activities.

-Get home from work
-Decide now to try and figure out why car is throwing bank 1 & 2 rich codes, since I need etest in oh 6 days.
-Drop tank to check that no wiring/hoses are pinched in hat causing it to freak FPDM out (happens)
-All looks good in tank, button back up
-Decide to try swapping plugs since I have multiple spares, so decide to run to Crappy tire for a new feeler gauge since mine fucked off and get some maf and KN cleaner since why not while we're at it.
- Gas tank straps let go on way there, apparently the thread clips they bolt to disliked this 100th round of tank dropping and would now like it if tank hits ground.
- Pull off and sit there for a minute processing what the fuck just transpired.
-Walk to crappy tire, get bungees to hold tank up, walk back
-Burn hands several times on exhaust rigging exhaust up
-Drive home again with broken straps dragging along ground
-Car still not fixed.

Best hobby ever.

Sometimes you get lucky and the clips are ok just bolts slid up beside em, can be a bitch to get the bolts in sometimes.
Hope tomorrows a better day.

[True Blue]

A shout out to LiftMaster for using 2 crappy capacitors in their wall controllers, which is guarantee to fail in 2-3yrs rendering your opener utterly useless. Until replacement controller shows up. It's a great feature to have when your garage door opens and closes at anytime of the day all by itself, because of a faulty panel. A well known problem that the company hasn't and will not correct.

[ZR]

Thats brutal.

[WTF]

caught two more of those little raccoon bastards over night

so that's 5 now

I counted 5 or 6 under the deck....so we'll probably leave one trap out tonight and see if that's the end of this shit

[Laffs]

Sometimes you get lucky and the clips are ok just bolts slid up beside em, can be a bitch to get the bolts in sometimes.
Hope tomorrows a better day.

I'll try and source some new bolts I guess since mine fucked off. Hopefully they're not vehicle specific. I imagine them and some speed clips are relatively easy to source.

[RedSN]

Summary of tonight's car activities.
....
Best hobby ever.
Dang Laffs, that's brutal. I've never liked the fact that a couple of flimsy, rusty straps hold the gas tank up.

[Laffs]

Dang Laffs, that's brutal. I've never liked the fact that a couple of flimsy, rusty straps hold the gas tank up.

Yea, they sell stainless steel jobbers but they're better part of $200 where factory is under $50. This car is really punishing me as of late, edging closer and closer to pulling blower and going back to stock.

[Laffs]

Online vendor A - sells fuel tank straps but not bolts or clips
Online vendor B - sells straps, clips, but not bolts
Online vendor C - sells straps, bolts, not clips

For fucks sake....

[MUSTANGWOP]

Sweet truck Rick!

Laffs, sorry to hear about your luck. Can only get better from here, right?

[ZR]

Online vendor A - sells fuel tank straps but not bolts or clips
Online vendor B - sells straps, clips, but not bolts
Online vendor C - sells straps, bolts, not clips

For fucks sake....

Fast Ed can mail order you OEM Ford.

[ZR]

Sweet truck Rick!

Laffs, sorry to hear about your luck. Can only get better from here, right?

Thanks.

[ZR]

Ready for pick up today.

[Laffs]

Ready for pick up today.

Hope it treats you very well. Any planned accessories?

[ZR]

-Tonneau cover
-Limited slip
-Run boards
-Tint front windows
-Easy down kit for tail gate
-Vent visors


= Done

[Laffs]

My goodyears are better in snow than they are in wet, go figure.

I've added the Mopar hard folding tonneau on mine, tinted windows, added a clear film protector for the 8.4 screen to help with the crazy glare they get, and have a set of Bilstein 5100 leveling shocks that have been on workbench since last summer awaiting install...

[ZR]

^ Exactly what my brother said about them on his, odd how rain is poor but snow is fine.
Have Bilstein leveling shocks on the current ride, would not purchase them again. Initial impression, ride height exactly where I wanted it with a terrific ride. Last three or four months, shocks have taken a partial dump along with ride quality. To level mine, in the most compressed setting.

[ZR]

................. and maybe air bags.

[92redragtop]

US dollar is down a bit today based on Republican fail today - might be a good day to pick up a few greenbacks before they re-group.

[Laffs]

................. and maybe air bags.

Forgot these. I have them as well, night and being on the surface of the sun difference towing heavy.

Interesting you say that about the Bils, we have a couple sets on buddies trucks, going on 2 years no degradation in quality. Both ram applications. I'll let you know once I get mine on. Currently in middle of dealing with car tho.

Found some j nuts and bolts locally (m10x1.5 35mm length is what's needed if anyone cares) and had some straps made. Just got tank on and secured again, then changed plugs which hadn't been done in some time. Think the coil pack mounting screw under the tb may be stripped tho, that cool didn't feel as secure as others. Will see if that causes an issue.

Now all I want to do is replace the 7 year K&N with an AFR dry flow filter and clean the maf. The car right now only has two not readies so debating holding off the rest of the tune up and taking it straight to etest Friday.

[ZR]

Had air bags in my GM, coolest of cool products.

[Ghost Rider]

I have them in my truck...but honestly not needed...although I don't know if my car is considered towing heavy or not...but I keep the minimum in the bags at 5 PSI which is the recommendation to at least have in at all times just so you don't pierce one with the spring...but my truck doesn't squat at all with the car on it...and still rides great IMO :)

[True Blue]

All this truck talk, I'm getting the itch to buy another one. :)

[ZR]

Not a bad choice among em out there these days, just need to find the one that suits you best. Great drive home in my new DD.

[WTF]

woke up this morning to an empty trap beside the deck

looks like we caught all the little bastards

[ZR]

Nicely done.

[Blackmare]

Awesome. Enjoy Rick.

[Old Fart]

Had a good day today!! Working on my "new" Ram and replacing rear brakes and the parking brakes. Figured out how to change the rear backing plates without having to pay the $350 per side that the dealer wanted...:highfive:

[ZR]

You slot them? At one time, aftermarket made em in two pieces that bolted together.

[Old Fart]

No, one piece...easy as pie on a 2500. Had the 2 piece on the avalanche.I was just wondering about the mounting of the plate and figured it out once I got the old ones off. Dodge used 4 big wheel studs to sandwich the backing plate with the back metal piece. So the new one just fit right in with the old studs.

[NickD]

Posted a bunch of parts for sale, I remember there were a couple people who messaged me in the winter about certain parts (manifold I remember) I can't find the PMs and don't remember who it was.

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[ZR]

No, one piece...easy as pie on a 2500. Had the 2 piece on the avalanche.I was just wondering about the mounting of the plate and figured it out once I got the old ones off. Dodge used 4 big wheel studs to sandwich the backing plate with the back metal piece. So the new one just fit right in with the old studs.

I wish they would all dump that integral drum parking brake set up, been a headache since day one.

[WTF]

glad I took the wildlife dude's advice and left one trap beside the deck

caught another little bastard

that's 6 now

said I saw 5 or 6 under the deck

hope that's it now...but still gonna leave one trap out there for a few more days

[ZR]

Prudent move.

[WTF]

raccoon #7 was trapped early this morning

noisey bastard wouldn't shut up all night

had a good look at him this morning....and he's the biggest one so far....looked really pissed off

I don't think this one was part of the group that was under my deck....I think we caught a roaming male

[ZR]

Wildlife folks know their stuff.

[RedSN]

raccoon #7
I don't think this one was part of the group that was under my deck....I think we caught a roaming male

I kinda thought that at #6.

Coincidentally, there was a racoon brawl in the backyard last night. When I went out there with a broom to break it up, they all jumped up on the fence. One by one as they hissed at me I took a baseball swing at them and sent them flying into the neighbors yard. One of them took a stand (well, he was cornered), so I let him be.

[WTF]

I kinda thought that at #6.
.

when I counted them last Saturday as I ripped the gym window open and blasted AC/DC....I counted 5 or 6.....there was the momma who was biggest and a bunch of little ones

trap # 1 was little
trap #2 and #3 was momma and a little one
trap #4 and #5 were two little ones
trap #6 was little

this latest one is pretty big...bigger than momma.....and he is by far the noisiest bastard.......so that's where I'm thinking he's a roaming male

[MUSTANGWOP]

Don's story reminds me of Jumpy's lengthy racoon story, lol.

[RedSN]

^^^that's become like one of those urban legend stories.

[ZR]

It sure is.

[Laffs]

I'm done. Took afternoon off to get car etested since after much futzing it finally had its monitors set. Well wouldn't you know it throws the same bank 1&2 rich codes as I'm pulling in to my buddies shop. Fuck it I'm off so he says let's drive it and try and get them to clear.

We spend an hour doing drive cycle and only manage to get EVAP to set. So I say to him get back to work and I'll keep cruising till we get em reset. Leave the shop and do a lap or so, suddenly I smell what I think is clutch. Go shit I must have been riding it off lights since I'm not used to driving with AC engaged. I decide to turn around head home, attack another day. Well the smell is getting worse and worse, so I decide to pull in to a shoppers and see smoke pouring out of driverside wheel. Brake somehow seized and caught fire. Let it smolder before I say fuck it I gotta get this home where I can deal with this since it's only 1-2km away. Well didn't think that through, no brakes at all. Pedal to floor. I limped it home on back streets in first using ebrake. My fender wells and centre cap. Oth melted. Black soot all over brakes and wheel. Chrome looks like it bubbled.

I give up. Season over.

[Armen]

^^^ Fk. I'm sorry man. You've had a few rough seasons trying to get that thing right. I feel for you.

[Blackmare]

That fucking sucks Laffs. So sorry to hear. Maybe you do need a break and attack it refreshed in the Spring.

[Stephen06GT]

That sucks large Laffs.

[Laffs]

Just tried to get under car to see if I could get an idea of what happened and what else is potentially damaged. Red ants crawled in to my t shirt. My back looks like a topographical map of BC now and feels like amateur hour acupuncture. Happy birthday to meeeeeee.

[WTF]

my raccoon problem should be done now

I permanently plugged the hole they were getting in

went scavenging next door with the new house build for a nice big piece of stone...probably a 25 pounder......dug out the tight section they were getting in and got the big stone wedged right in under the deck

these little bastards would have to dig to china to get in there now

still got one trap out there.....but just catching everybody else's critters now

yacked with the dude across the street in the 2 year old McMansion.....and the $300k backyard with a pool etc......and he's got a family of raccoons living under a section of his deck.....so I've probably been catching his critters

hole is plugged.....last trap is outta here tomorrow

[5.4MarkVIII]

Just tried to get under car to see if I could get an idea of what happened and what else is potentially damaged. Red ants crawled in to my t shirt. My back looks like a topographical map of BC now and feels like amateur hour acupuncture. Happy birthday to meeeeeee.

You sir need to get yourself a good stiff drink

[Laffs]

Car-b-q result

http://i64.tinypic.com/2cx7zlv.jpg

http://i68.tinypic.com/qsv6lh.jpg

http://i66.tinypic.com/2drruqp.jpg

[5.4MarkVIII]

Car-b-q result

http://i64.tinypic.com/2cx7zlv.jpg

http://i68.tinypic.com/qsv6lh.jpg

http://i66.tinypic.com/2drruqp.jpg

That sucks.

Can't say that in your position, I would not have just stepped back and watched it burn.

[Laffs]

Wasn't big enough to do that. Otherwise, ya.

[ZR]

Hate to say it but, pads where not correctly positioned (outter pad in inner position) which in turn splits n jams the piston.

http://i64.tinypic.com/2cx7zlv.jpg

[ZR]

For the life of me, no idea why they make the inner / outta pads different, no good reason for it but does cause a whole bunch of problems.

[Laffs]

Thank you Rick! I'm just happy there's a reason and now I can prevent it from happening again.

[ZR]

If you look at the pads closely, you'll see there are very subtle differences in outter vs inner pads (locating dimples).
Sorry for your troubles with it.

[Laffs]

I'll get it sorted eventually. I swapped on a new caliper today. Gonna order some carbotech pads and stoptech rotors tmra. Also going to swap this Fucking asshole fuel system out for the BBK drop in replacement

[5.4MarkVIII]

Got the "new" boat out today. Runs good but have a leak somewhere and can't seem to located it.

Will have to go out with a skinny buddy and have home search while I drive around as it seems to be movement caused.

At leasets it's slow enough the bilge pump takes care of it with ease.
Runs about 30 seconds every ten min or so.

[92redragtop]

Crap I should not have looked at this, now I'm hungry.

https://www.camdenmarket.com/food-drink

[IanGTCS]

Running my new smoker for the first time today. One of my coworkers has one and has convinced a few of us to get them with the tasty treats he makes. Trying a batch of jerky, fingers crossed it turns out OK. I'm sure my neighbours will either love or hate me. Well the vegan guy will hate me, but then without eggs, meat and cheese I'd probably hate everything too.

[RedSN]

Crap I should not have looked at this, now I'm hungry.

[IanGTCS]

7 hours smoking seems to have worked out pretty well. Considering that I've never made jerky or used a smoker I'm very happy. Way over estimated how much charcoal it would burn though.

[NickD]

Changing 3V spark plugs sure is a scary process, plugs make some terrible noises. That said all out in one piece in way less time then anticipated!

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[newbiestangowner]

^^ glad it went well and drama free for you , and what happened to you on Friday^^:shrug:- you know it hard for me to get my" clearance" to go lol.

I think I need a vacation when working a two 3 day work week feel like working a regular 5 day week

[Scrape]

4.6 3V spark plugs...OH MAN I remember the horror of those. What a friggen design....:waiting:

[NickD]

^^ glad it went well and drama free for you , and what happened to you on Friday^^:shrug:- you know it hard for me to get my" clearance" to go lol.

I think I need a vacation when working a two 3 day work week feel like working a regular 5 day weekFri I went really late, (long story)
I know what you mean about needing vacation
Will you be at the stampede on Sat?

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[Harbinger]

4.6 3V spark plugs...OH MAN I remember the horror of those. What a friggen design....:waiting:About as dumb as the 4 threads ford decided was a fabulous idea. Idiots.

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[ZR]

Neither are the best of designs.

[Scott]

Changing 3V spark plugs sure is a scary process, plugs make some terrible noises. That said all out in one piece in way less time then anticipated!

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You are a lucky man Nick.

My son-in-law started this and so far the first three have broken. No fun!

[newbiestangowner]

Big Thank you to Rick and Ross.


Shifter is in. Throws are very short and precise/ solid.
the compromise

- increase NVH ( if you rest your hand on shifter- like a message chair) because of the way its mounted to the trans.
but not noticeable otherwise - shifter knob doesn't shake.
- shifting requires some muscle even in neutral you can't finger wiggle the thing

9088

9089

[Harbinger]

Shouldn't rest hand on shifter regardless. Not good on syncros

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[Ghost Rider]

iss going over from South West to North East 940pm

[Ghost Rider]

Shouldn't rest hand on shifter regardless. Not good on syncros

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should not be an issue with any decent aftermarket shifter...

[Harbinger]

should not be an issue with any decent aftermarket shifter...I beg to differ...

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[ZR]

Resting hand on your shifter, if even slight forward / backward pressure is applied, can greatly accelerate shifter pads plus blocker ring wear.

[ZR]

Shifter pads are either a plastic of sorts or brass.

http://image.camaroperformers.com/f/16956782/camp_0907_20+chevy_t56_transmission+shift_fork.jpg


http://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server2400/yiwxi/products/5199/images/12681/IMG_3039__44890.1372183229.1280.1280.JPG?c=2

[ZR]

Blocker rings are basically a mini brake pad.

http://cdn6.bigcommerce.com/s-401bd/product_images/uploaded_images/346703a-1352591003-t5-world-class-transmission-3-4-synchro-ring-t45-5th-reverse-synchro.jpg?t=1462131213

[Ghost Rider]

See there's no play on either of mine and of course I'm talking about the 3650 Cup and Ball mount transmission and shifter...I have no idea about others...but there is no play fwd or back at all, you can stand on that thing and it doesn't budge, plus if your shift stops are mounted properly there should never be any pressure on the rest of the internals...even without the shift stops it's solid

[ZR]

Dave, when your in any gear and keep even slight pressure either forward or back, your wearing out the above. Stops are to prevent over pushing the fork itself. It's why we sometimes get in a low mileage / never been abused trans in that either tics or grinds when shifting into certain gears (normally second and maybe 4th) where a person is more apt to keep / rest their hand on the shifter n wear pads n blockers out.

[Ghost Rider]

I don't see how...when the ball is not touching anything? Where is the pressure going? I could see if it was a hooked up through cables or something where there might be some play?
I would think that it's mostly caused by bad shifting...a never abused transmission still doesn't mean you know how to shift properly LOL
IMO anyways :)

[ZR]

When it's in gear, hand off the shifter, fork basically self centers itself holding pressure off the fork, fork pads n blockers. Even slight pressure, forward or back on the shifter, wears em out in short order. Very similar to how brake pads release on a rotor, tiny clearance.
If you saw a trans stripped, you'd be surprised how little clearance there is in the slot fork slides into.

[Harbinger]

Lol ghost quit finding excuses to rest your hand like a boss on that shifter [emoji14]

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[cf105arrow]

I have a 2006 vibe that is standard and has over 200 000km on it. 98% of the time my hand rests on the shifter with no issues since new. I know the rule is not to but I've never had any problems.

[ZR]

Lol ghost quit finding excuses to rest your hand like a boss on that shifter [emoji14]

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It's actually a pretty common misconception no harm will come from resting your hand on the shifter.

[Harbinger]

It's actually a pretty common misconception no harm will come from resting your hand on the shifter.I remember you warning me when I had the gt. I recall resting it on the shift knob then a bump came and it popped out of gear

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[ZR]

I have a 2006 vibe that is standard and has over 200 000km on it. 98% of the time my hand rests on the shifter with no issues since new. I know the rule is not to but I've never had any problems.

Not uncommon to hear that either. Other end of the spectrum, my first Cobra had under 20k on it when purchased. Odd shift into second with a tic / grind turned out to be pad smoked right off the fork and the fork itself chewed up. On test drive, former owner firmly on shifter at all times. We get the odd lowish miler (100k or less) in with little wrong beside pads smoked off a fork or two.

[RedSN]

Besides, your hands should be on the wheel, not on the shifter. Shift gears, hands back on the wheel. ....Dave.

[IanGTCS]

Going to smoke a pair of pork tenderloins this afternoon. Tried brining one, other has a dry rub. Fingers crossed it turns out well.

[RedSN]

Was down on Eglinton this afternoon, what a shit show that area is with all the construction. Between the construction and the clueless drivers it's a complete zoo.

Near Eg and Yonge, there was a bus trying to make a left, and a truck trying to make a right, but neither could because the woman (could have been Andrea Martin's sister) next to me in the left turn lane had advanced waaaayyyy too far. The bus driver was yelling at her to move back (there were no other cars in the left turn lane behind her). Eventually, she got out of the way enough for the bus to turn. I started laughing. I think she thought I was sympathizing with her. She rolled down her window and said to me "that bus driver was so mad!". "Well, you were blocking traffic. You are supposed to stop way back there at the white line."

[hsousa88]

^ I deal with that every.. single.. day.


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[5.4MarkVIII]

Will be On holidays as of 5 pm today week and a half of camping hiking biking and boating with family and friends.
Well that was the plan untill I put my back out yesterday afternoon.

Story or my life

[ZR]

Sorry to hear, few understand back pain, until they have it.

[Scrape]

Vacation this week for the Mrs and I. Loving the time off. Sorry to hear about the back sir.

[ZR]

Enjoy yourselves.

[Scrape]

THanks sir. Beautiful day today thank goodness:)
Enjoy yourselves.

[ZR]

Rain held off yesterday for a change.

[03svt]

Celebrating 10yrs in business today!

[Laffs]

Celebrating 10yrs in business today!

Congrats that's no small accomplishment.

[Blackmare]

Congrats!!

[ZR]

Add me to the list, congrats!!

[WTF]

well done....10 years goes by in a blink doesn't it

[RedSN]

No kidding. The movie Superbad came out 10 years ago.

Congrats on the business milestone.

[03svt]

Thanks all, can't believe 10yrs has gone by that quickly!

[Harbinger]

10 years ago I was driving a 97 saturn sl1 good god what a pos

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[MUSTANGWOP]

Congrats on the business milestone!

[WTF]

well....no need to water the garden today

[ZR]

Mother nature is a freakin bitch this year.

[WTF]

Mother nature is a freakin bitch this year.

on the positive side

1) garden looks amazing and my water bill is nothing
2) it's warm.....so we don't have to shovel this shit

it's like Vancouver this year......but there's no mountain view

[Laffs]

So fucking thrilled I'm going to spend $$$$ on a survey to prove to neighbor the chain link fence I want to remove and replace with a wood fence is on my property and not theirs.

[03svt]

So fucking thrilled I'm going to spend $$$$ on a survey to prove to neighbor the chain link fence I want to remove and replace with a wood fence is on my property and not theirs.

Do they not want a wood fence laffs? Some people just like to be difficult unfortunately..

Good luck man.

[mavrrrick]

Sounds like your neighbor is an a$$hole


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[WTF]

So fucking thrilled I'm going to spend $$$$ on a survey to prove to neighbor the chain link fence I want to remove and replace with a wood fence is on my property and not theirs.

does the neighbour on your other side maybe have a recent survey done?

it's pricey to get those done

my old crusty neighbour to my west was like that before she finally sold and got the fuck out....

when I was planning my patterned concrete she was trying to claim I was going over her property line and that this tiny strip of nasty grass was hers etc......when I told my cool neighbour on the east side she said she had a 2 year old survey and gave me a copy

I took her survey and lined it up with my property measurements and marked it out

I typed out a note to the crusty bitch saying I was staying well within my property line...explained how I measured out the property.... and suggested if she wanted to pay the $1000 bucks for a survey she could do as she damn well pleases....and dropped it in her mailbox

never heard another peep from her

edit....and since she's been gone they built a McMansion which involved getting a survey done.....and my measurements were right on the money

[RedSN]

So fucking thrilled I'm going to spend $$$$ on a survey to prove to neighbor the chain link fence I want to remove and replace with a wood fence is on my property and not theirs.
Do you have a copy of your property site plan?
Property dimensions should be marked on plan and should be good enough to settle a neighbor dispute. No need for a legal survey.

[Laffs]

Do they not want a wood fence laffs? Some people just like to be difficult unfortunately..

Good luck man.

Nope, they want to be difficult because they want to sell and are worried about what the potential buyers might want (despite the roof peeling, the backyard jungle of weeds and creeping charlie, the deck that fell over, and the two rusty leaning sheds. They said they talked to a lawyer who said since the chain link has been there for some time "squatters rights apply" and that's now the property line. I tried explaining to them my family has bought and sold over 100 properties and thats not exactly how adverse possession works, but they insist that it is.


Do you have a copy of your property site plan?
Property dimensions should be marked on plan and should be good enough to settle a neighbor dispute. No need for a legal survey.

I thought I did when I bought the plan but can't find the fucking thing (my dumb ass fault I'm sure). I measured out when I first bought the place and the chain link was on my side. City will not give out.

[Laffs]

does the neighbour on your other side maybe have a recent survey done?

it's pricey to get those done

my old crusty neighbour to my west was like that before she finally sold and got the fuck out....

when I was planning my patterned concrete she was trying to claim I was going over her property line and that this tiny strip of nasty grass was hers etc......when I told my cool neighbour on the east side she said she had a 2 year old survey and gave me a copy

I took her survey and lined it up with my property measurements and marked it out

I typed out a note to the crusty bitch saying I was staying well within my property line...explained how I measured out the property.... and suggested if she wanted to pay the $1000 bucks for a survey she could do as she damn well pleases....and dropped it in her mailbox

never heard another peep from her

edit....and since she's been gone they built a McMansion which involved getting a survey done.....and my measurements were right on the money

No he doesn't, checked.

[03svt]

Nope, they want to be difficult because they want to sell and are worried about what the potential buyers might want (despite the roof peeling, the backyard jungle of weeds and creeping charlie, the deck that fell over, and the two rusty leaning sheds. They said they talked to a lawyer who said since the chain link has been there for some time "squatters rights apply" and that's now the property line. I tried explaining to them my family has bought and sold over 100 properties and thats not exactly how adverse possession works, but they insist that it is.



I thought I did when I bought the plan but can't find the fucking thing (my dumb ass fault I'm sure). I measured out when I first bought the place and the chain link was on my side. City will not give out.


I hope your correct and you can throw it in their face! When you find out your correct go over and ask them if their willing to go splits on the fence with you :)

[Laffs]

My current working spite driven plan is to get survey done. Remove fence with truck. Do donuts in my yard with truck. Leave truck in mud ruts for duration of them selling house, rebuild fence on my side upon them selling.

[WTF]

well.....I don't need to water the garden...again

[03svt]

My current working spite driven plan is to get survey done. Remove fence with truck. Do donuts in my yard with truck. Leave truck in mud ruts for duration of them selling house, rebuild fence on my side upon them selling.

Hopefully if they sell you'll get good peeps next door.

I've been very fortunate with both my places, having good neighbours is like winning the lottery.

[IanGTCS]

On vacation as of 4 this afternoon. Plan to leave for the cottage at 5 tomorrow morning, over the past few years I've found that I make it to the Peterborough walmart right when they open if I do that.

[ZR]

Have a good one.

[TheMustangShow]

http://www.speedtest.net/result/6517713276.png


Rogers need to start turning up the upload speed. DL is always increasing, but the UL has stayed static for about a year.

[hsousa88]

http://www.speedtest.net/result/6517713276.png


Rogers need to start turning up the upload speed. DL is always increasing, but the UL has stayed static for about a year.

Blame Canada


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[5.4MarkVIII]

Been on holidays with friends this week.

Worked Monday and tuesday got yelled at by customers because I was taking holidays.
Then put my back out helping one of said customers.
Was suppose to be off Wednesday to pack. Ended up not getting everything done needed to before I left because my buddy's showed up 2.5 hours later than I expected. Then I had to go to work on my day off for another of those angry customers.

Woke up Thursday am on the day we were suppose to leave to a flat tire in the tent trailer. Had to get a new rim.
Drove without incident to Barry. Got on the Hwy and everything was fine till we got passed by a huge truck and the wash sent the trailers into a bad sway. Took everything I had the get it back under control without crashing. All the while my buddy was freaking out and kept feeling the need to tell me their were still swaying until I yelled at him. "I know it's swaying I'm trying to get it under control" and to shut the fuck up and let Me concentrate.
Stopped at a hitch place in Barrie and got lucky but had to drop $150 on a trailer sway arm

Due to my back we left the bikes at home. And Hiking with it was brutal.
My buddy changed his mind last min and didn't want to canoe or kayak because he didn't want to get wet.
We took the boat out but nothing in the lake was marked on a map or in person and blew my brand new prop apart hitting a rock.
Baybied it back to shore only to find out when we hit the rock it also blew a seal out of the hydrolic trim.

Drove all the way into town (1 hour plus)
Got a new prop. Put it on everything seemed fine till we put the boat back in the water and started the boat. Put it into gear to a loud bang and grinding. Pulled it back out and realized that diameter and pitch were right but the rake was wrong and under load the prop hit the upper trail adjuster in the stern drive. In about .5 seconds destroyed prop number 2.

Decided screw it let's go fishing from the shore. Caught a snag and when I flipped the rod back to try and pop it free my brand new rod exploded.

Pulled out my spare rod and promptly knocked my takle box off the culvert I was standing on. it crashed down in some rocks breaking the lid and sending half the lures flying never to be seen again

Now it's raining again and I'm so fucking glad we are driving home tomorrow.

Hopefully we make it in one piece

[WTF]

last 2 years the wife and I have spent the August long weekend at my nephews water-access cottage on Kawagama Lake...just east of Lake of Bays and Dorset

bailed this year because we've just had too much on our plate

sounds like we've missed a combination of torrential rain with a tornado touching down nearby....no freaking power from Friday aft until Saturday night....rain rain and more rain with highs in the mid teens.....fireworks cancelled because of the weather.....and a long drive home in the rain

maybe next year

[RedSN]

So.....great time up here at the cottage. BIL and family came up.
Sorry for the bad luck the rest of you guys are having.

BRB, it's almost beer'o'clock.

[Screw]

Thanks Rick n Ross for doing a mobile service out of the Ram , appreciate you taking the time out of your day . Thanks