Post whatever is on your mind!!

[ZR]

Congrats Stephen. ;)

[Stephen06GT]

Congrats Stephen. ;)

Thank you, and thanks for your help with this issue.

[5.4MarkVIII]

I read something awhile ago about people who cruise ship surf.

Apparently it was cheaper to take last min empty cabins than to pay for retirement living. The couple in the article had been hopping from cruse ship to cruse ship for a while

Unlimited food, medical ext.

[mavrrrick]

You can start a DR chapter of TMC........

DMC (RUN).. lol


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[Stephen06GT]

New oil pan was installed on BuRT. All I need to do now is order a new Ronin drain plug.

Ronin sells spare parts, so I don’t need a complete plug. All I have to get is the wavy spring and o-ring spare parts kit.

[ZR]

^ Good to hear, not often that happens.

[Old Fart]

Big fire at one of our oldest buildings...Empire Hotel built in 1928. Was renovated into an apartment complex 15-20 years ago. Mostly occupied by seniors. Fire started around 12:30pm yesterday and still burning.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62iJk_go40Q

[ZR]

Hope everyone is ok.

[Old Fart]

Ya, no injuries. All residents moved to a nearby motel.

[ChickenLips]

Ya, no injuries. All residents moved to a nearby motel.

no cruise ships available?

[92redragtop]

no cruise ships available?

Maybe the water there is too shallow?

[hsousa88]

Maybe the water there is too shallow?

Could still live in it if it was permanently docked

[mavrrrick]

Well I’ve heard everything now. Toronto mayor wants a “rain tax”. Oh boy… we’re f****d!!


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[ChickenLips]

Every time I think we've reached the point where stupid is too expensive I get shown a new variant. On the one hand it shows just how effective capitalism is in wealth generation that even when hamstrung by approx 50% skim to taxes etc it still produces enough wealth to cover the cost of stupid. Do you think they recognized the turning point from prosperity to sustainability to decline in Rome?

[hammerhead]

living in the country on a property with septic and a well, a 100 yard gravel driveway, no street drains or curbs we are immune to all the dumbass city taxes —but I have read of ways it can be done and won't mention them and after all the air is clean and we are pinned down, I'm sure they will come after the water.

[Zee]

So apparently we're all going to revolt against the PM.
Not sure why its taking so long?

[Zee]

Does anyone know this guy or the car? Anything you can tell me?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/683754979968109/?referralSurface=messenger_lightspeed_banner&referralCode=messenger_banner

[MUSTANGWOP]

The only thing I know is the guy is out of breath from taking that video, lol

[Minaccia]

My Mustang buddy Ian Strecker says that the owner of that car is a good guy, hope that helps.

[hammerhead]

have to love April...

39054

[mavrrrick]

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[MUSTANGWOP]

RIP

[Zee]

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F**k this guy. He didnt suffer enough for murdering 2 people.

[redo75]

Please don't judge me but it's not RIP but BIH (Burn In Hell).
Most know he did it, a lotta hurt....

[RedSN]

A. Fuck cancer.
B. 30 years pursuing the “real” killers, came up zero…FAIL


Simpson said that "I will pursue as my primary goal in life the killer or killers who slayed Nicole and Mr. Goldman... They are out there somewhere...

[5.4MarkVIII]

A. Fuck cancer.
B. 30 years pursuing the “real” killers, came up zero…FAIL

must not of had any mirrors in the house

[True Blue]

Gas Prices to rise 14 cents overnight, increase based on moving to summer blend.

[ZR]

^ We get screwed from the left right n every other direction.

[MUSTANGWOP]

Gas Prices to rise 14 cents overnight, increase based on moving to summer blend.

If this continues, I'm going to forget what color my Mustang is because it's going to stay under cover in my garage most of the season.

[RedSN]

increase based on moving to summer blend.
....so why can't we just continue running winter fuel?

because the government says so.


federal law restricts sales of gasoline with an RVP (Reid Vapor Pressure) greater than 9.0 from June 1 through Sept. 15.

To comply, refiners reduce the amount of butane in the gasoline and instead use pricier additives, hence one reason gas prices generally increase in summer. The blending process also takes longer, adding to the cost.

[bluetoy]

They increase price in fall to switch to winter fuel as well.

[bluetoy]

We need a dislike button as well. lol

[Zee]

must not of had any mirrors in the house

Great response

[hammerhead]

Saw two Hummer EV's yesterday. Out of curiosity checked out the price tag —between 150 and 200,000 $'s. I don't get it.

[ChickenLips]

The price of stupid has yet to cramp the style of upper middle class. If you can afford EV's, still eat bacon and steak, still get on airplanes, still take vacations the price of virtue signalling still isn't high enough to make you believe what you see over what you're told.

It's also getting apparent that votes don't matter. The recycling and garbage all go into the same bag.

[Laffs]

Theres a non-zero chance I saw the price of gas and immediately started building and pricing F150 Lightning EV's

[ChickenLips]

do any members here have experience with F150 EV's?

[Black Sheep]

do any members here have experience with F150 EV's?

It would be shocking if they did

[5.4MarkVIII]

do any members here have experience with F150 EV's?

test drove one for 2 days. would not buy. only reason i have a truck is to haul stuff and tow my trailers. lightning is useless in that regards. bought a hybrid F150 instead, so far very pleased.

[hammerhead]

I lean towards —if my vehicle is paid for the cost of fuel is irrelevant. Long term I don't see any benefit to an EV. In the long term (for me) it would have a lean on it if the financer sees fit. If I had 100-150,000 $'s of disposable cash I would feel as tho I just threw it away and couldn't recoup it over the life of the vehicle. Financing I would worry the vehicle would be gone but the lean would still be in place or carried over to the next purchase. I can't see any benefits to an EV for my economic sitiuation.

[ChickenLips]

I read a story about resale value of used EV's being low and they're hard to unload. No idea if true or just an EV hate story.

My uneducated, unresearched take is that EV's higher capitol cost up front will buy lower operating costs for the outset but there is a crossover point. IMO the only valid comparator is cost per kilometer over the life of the vehicle including energy inputs and maintenance from new through to scrapping of the vehicle. Include in that should be lost opportunity cost of waiting for a charge or any costs like extra overnight stays due to range limitations.

I'm also not a fan of hybrid, having a second drive/control/nanny system(s) to maintain add complexity that I don't figure adds to reliability or reduces life long operating costs. Again, just my unresearched opinion.

The fact that consumers are looking to EV's means the carbon tax is working. Whether a shift to EV's is more beneficial to the consumers over ICE is separate question. There's a lot of $$ in EV's and the whole climate change hysteria.

[hammerhead]

I read a story about resale value of used EV's being low and they're hard to unload. No idea if true or just an EV hate story.

My uneducated, unresearched take is that EV's higher capitol cost up front will buy lower operating costs for the outset but there is a crossover point. IMO the only valid comparator is cost per kilometer over the life of the vehicle including energy inputs and maintenance from new through to scrapping of the vehicle. Include in that should be lost opportunity cost of waiting for a charge or any costs like extra overnight stays due to range limitations.

I'm also not a fan of hybrid, having a second drive/control/nanny system(s) to maintain add complexity that I don't figure adds to reliability or reduces life long operating costs. Again, just my unresearched opinion.

The fact that consumers are looking to EV's means the carbon tax is working. Whether a shift to EV's is more beneficial to the consumers over ICE is separate question. There's a lot of $$ in EV's and the whole climate change hysteria.

For me its age thing mostly. In my sixties I have a 2019 f150 I paid 38,500 for it new —why would I not keep it regardless of the cost of fuel?

Consider a person retires and buys on EV thinking I'm not going to drive much it should last —but I think regardless of mileage the batteries will deplete in relatively the same amount of time weather it sits or not.

I'm certain my ICE will last at least 20yrs. I have a 20 yr old Subaru with around 300,000 on it still runs great. It will fall apart first I think lol

I just can't make any sense to an EV right now. I think there cool and on occasion thought maybe it would be good to own one —but for me it always comes back to batteries and longevity. I think the cost of a EV would do a person far better to invested into something else. (non auto related)

Tesla is laying off ten percent of its staff. Other EV manufacturers are doing the same. This in turn will slow mining, battery manufacturing rippling thru subcontracting all the way down to battery recycling —I don't think carbon tax is the driver. If the gas industry is worried they aren't showing it.

[92redragtop]

I'm sure these comparisons (Hybrid vs ICE) are not unlike those when ICE was the "new" technology vs Horse and Buggy. Incumbent at the time had economies of scale, built supply chain (hay, leather, shoes, etc), "refueling" stations, parking (ie. hitching posts everywhere), and the new tech had none of that and needed subsidies of various forms to develop and market development to bring down costs over time.

[RedSN]

When the EV developers all adopt a standard EV pack analogous to this…
https://www.milwaukeetool.ca/--/web-images/sc/c9e0814912bd4900b8f585c8d1651105?hash=7dea362b3fac 8e00956a4952a3d4f474&lang=en-CA&w=520&h=520
…where you can swap your battery at a service station for a fresh one in a matter of minutes….

Then I’m all in.

[5.4MarkVIII]

When it came to buying a new service vehicle ( I hate the dedicated mini transits due to short narrow wheel base and uncomfortable seats) I looked at ev. Decided it wasn’t worth the upfront costs and the risk of long days requiring a long pit stop making a long day longer.

I looked at hybrid. But the hybrid suvs seem to be all FWD (or were at the time)
Decided that an suv that nets 7.5-8l/100lm with awd was a better choice than an suv that nets 6l/100lm but is fwd only

As I mentioned the range in the lightning was deal killer

The cost break done on the hybrid didn’t make sense a few years ago when the extra cost was so much. Now that that cost is lower figured I would try it.

My truck pulls a trailer 2-3 days a week and the wife commutes the 3-5 days a week (about 20 min one way rural driving)
We were getting a combined fuel economy of 17-18l/100lm with our 2020 5.0
So far we are netting 13l/100lm combined with the hybrid. It also tows WAY better than the 5.0. Way more power.

With no trailer and my wife’s light foot she is seeing 9.5 to 10l/100km on her commutes to and from work. Very very happy with that since it’s still a very capable truck.


I would consider an ev like the Mach e for her as a commuter but it’s hard to justify the cost of a whole other car since I would not want an ev as the only car we had.

[ZR]

Guy in the sweeet lookin STI on the 401 earlier................. sorry about your feelings. :)

[92redragtop]

When the EV developers all adopt a standard EV pack analogous to this…
https://www.milwaukeetool.ca/--/web-images/sc/c9e0814912bd4900b8f585c8d1651105?hash=7dea362b3fac 8e00956a4952a3d4f474&lang=en-CA&w=520&h=520
…where you can swap your battery at a service station for a fresh one in a matter of minutes….

Then I’m all in.

Standardization comes later in the product lifecycle. What Elon Musk is doing with the Tesla charging system/network and getting others to sign on is one of several steps that will occur as one technology moves to replace another. Batteries will happen at some point like with manufacturers using USBs or rechargeable household batteries (AA, AAA, etc).

[Snaketamer]

Happy Palindrome Day!
4202024...

[5.4MarkVIII]

Standardization comes later in the product lifecycle. What Elon Musk is doing with the Tesla charging system/network and getting others to sign on is one of several steps that will occur as one technology moves to replace another. Batteries will happen at some point like with manufacturers using USBs or rechargeable household batteries (AA, AAA, etc).

Wonder if there is ever going to be a chance, either from a manufacturer or a “safety” stand point, that “aftermarket” batteries will be a thing. Either for replacement of bad ones or even additional packs that can be added to increase range.

[92redragtop]

Wonder if there is ever going to be a chance, either from a manufacturer or a “safety” stand point, that “aftermarket” batteries will be a thing. Either for replacement of bad ones or even additional packs that can be added to increase range.

That's inevitable later in product lifecycle. Vertical integration will not work for all companies over time and someone will figure out a network effect company/model for batteries (branding strategy) as well as all the other parts. It's early days so ICE to EV comparison is still like apple to oranges in a lot of ways (other than basic transportation).

[Zee]

Just bought an 08 GT :)
Extremely happy with my purchase, got the color i wanted, the mods I wanted and the car is mint.
Super pumped to bring her home tonight.

[Laffs]

Just bought an 08 GT :)
Extremely happy with my purchase, got the color i wanted, the mods I wanted and the car is mint.
Super pumped to bring her home tonight.

Congrats, pics or it didn't happen!

[MUSTANGWOP]

Just bought an 08 GT :)
Extremely happy with my purchase, got the color i wanted, the mods I wanted and the car is mint.
Super pumped to bring her home tonight.

Glad you found what you wanted, congratulations!!

[Laffs]

In todays episode of "dog shit journalism"

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/loud-car-study-psychology-1.7177688

[ChickenLips]

In todays episode of "dog shit journalism"

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/loud-car-study-psychology-1.7177688

In psych terms, men with dark triad traits. Not totally wrong though, just written in the most negative terms.

Here's the thing, women often select the "bad boy". Tats, prison time, guys who demonstrate a facility for violence. Men who are capable of defending them. Hybristophilia isn't present in men. Isn't present in all women, but is only present in women.

Men subconsciously play to this dynamic as dark triad "get's da gurlz".

[ChickenLips]

My water bill is on auto billing from my bank account. I've been doing a little long overdue book keeping and discovered a billing error. At the time of the eror my account had a much higher balance and a lot of cash flow. The smallish error took place on a monthly basis, for 30 months. In total worth over 3k.

They're refunding me the overbill amount. Once that's in my account I'm going to push for the same interest they charge for overdue accounts (19% per year), plus compensation for inflation.

They refunded me the overbilling immediately without question, which is a clear indication they know they fucked up and are vulnerable.

Billing for the city is administered through my electricity provider. Each of the several people I've spoken to there have said this is the biggest "mistake" they've seen and all are long term employees.

[92redragtop]

Will be interesting if they play that game - my guess the T&Cs probably have a section on billing errors and a 30 or 60 day period to check and report on errors, to limit their liability (similar to what's on your credit card statement) - that way they transfer the responsibility to checking to the customer.

[ChickenLips]

maybe so, but the implied deal with auto billing is "I give you access to my bank account, you don't steal from me".

If they don't make good then I'll force them to revert to the most onerous time consuming payment and billing methods possible, and generally make myself the maximum asshole with all manner of requests. I've never been to a city hall meeting but am feeling the pull of civic participation.

[Zee]

Congrats, pics or it didn't happen!

I havent driven it since my first drive, just havent had the time - cant wait to drive it when the weather clears up...I'm still smiling like this pic every time i pass by it in the garage.

https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/439908191_10163641346909056_8650027740565925511_n. jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=RQbNtcMN2b4Ab6nZQ0N&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&oh=00_AfCLuGlaejb3l2D32RdKar3ouqbM3FDK42npZ_yei7fz aA&oe=6635D5D1

[redo75]

Actually I have the time - address and I'll drive it for you, no charge..........

[Zee]

Actually I have the time - address and I'll drive it for you, no charge..........

Ahaha, looks like i've got about 30min on the friday to rip it around.

[Laffs]

Finally got car out. Felt like it was hesitating a bit outta storage. Swapped plugs but had run out of TR6's on the shelf so running the TR55s I had stocked for now till I order fresh TR6s. Noticed it was running a bit leaner than normal on the afr's and sounded a little louder, wonder if the exhaust is loosened up. Always something but happy to be driving it.

[ZR]

^ Plus old gas can do funny things.

[Zee]

Just heard that La Paloma meets are done.
Are the Burrito Boyz friday night meets still a thing?

[Scrape]

I heard it is still on at Burrito Boyz.


Just heard that La Paloma meets are done.
Are the Burrito Boyz friday night meets still a thing?

[Laffs]

^ Plus old gas can do funny things.

Yeah, I was going to mix a little Octanium in but worried it would be an issue not a help, just gonna try and ease it on this tank down to half then mix in some fresh Shell. The NGK's that were in the car looked fine tbh, but were a couple season old.

[ZR]

Yup best to just drive the old out taking it easy.

[5.4MarkVIII]

^ Plus old gas can do funny things.

Yep. Genny filled and ran with premium and stabilizer in October. Power outage two weeks ago and it would not start. Took a whiff of ether to get it going.

Spoke with the repair shop and they said yep seeing it a lot. Fuel isn’t lasting 6 months.
No idea what the plan is going to be seems like a way to lead to dumping un used gas

Sounds great for the environment

[Old Fart]

Ya, since they got rid of non-ethanol fuels it doesn't last long.

[Laffs]

One of my intake pipe to TB clamps left the chat. Hoping it was leaking and thats the cause of the lean condition cuz its on a fresh tank of 91 and still creeping into the 12s

[ZR]

Yep. Genny filled and ran with premium and stabilizer in October. Power outage two weeks ago and it would not start. Took a whiff of ether to get it going.

Spoke with the repair shop and they said yep seeing it a lot. Fuel isn’t lasting 6 months.
No idea what the plan is going to be seems like a way to lead to dumping un used gas

Sounds great for the environment


Syn fuel may be your best bet but I also have complete faith in fuel plus SeaFoam.

[ZR]

One of my intake pipe to TB clamps left the chat. Hoping it was leaking and thats the cause of the lean condition cuz its on a fresh tank of 91 and still creeping into the 12s

The 12s should be just fine.

[ChickenLips]

Yep. Genny filled and ran with premium and stabilizer in October. Power outage two weeks ago and it would not start. Took a whiff of ether to get it going.

Spoke with the repair shop and they said yep seeing it a lot. Fuel isn’t lasting 6 months.
No idea what the plan is going to be seems like a way to lead to dumping un used gas

Sounds great for the environment

When I drain the fuel systems and carbs completely I get a good start months or even years later. I find the older small engines made before "emissions" and other improvements all tolerate older gas no problem (older gas with a gulp of Seafoam). Any small engine made in the last 15 or so years is super finicky in my experience.

I have a 25-30 Y/O genny that was drained and sat for at least 15 years. Put it on the bench, did an oil change and inspection. Fresh starter battery and fresh gas, fired right up. Drained everything and slept comfortably knowing the hum of my genny will attract scavengers within range following the great pre election grid outage.

[ZR]

No Sex Tonight https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t91/1/16/1f625.png

I never quite figured out why the sexual urge of men and women differ so much. And I never have figured out the whole Venus and Mars thing. I have never figured out why men think with their head and women with their heart.

FOR EXAMPLE: One evening last week, my wife and I were getting into bed. Well, the passion starts to heat up, and she eventually says "I don't feel like it, I just want you to hold me."

I said "WHAT??!! What was that?!"

So she says the words that every husband on the planet dreads to hear... "You're just not in touch with my emotional needs as a woman enough for me to satisfy your physical needs as a man." She responded to my puzzled look by saying, "Can't you just love me for who I am and not what I do for you in the bedroom?" Realizing that nothing was going to happen that night, I went to sleep.

The very next day I opted to take the day off of work to spend time with her. We went out to a nice lunch and then went shopping at a big, big unnamed department store. I walked around with her while she tried on several very expensive outfits. She couldn't decide which one to take so I told her we'd just buy them all. She wanted new shoes to compliment her new clothes, so I said let’s get a pair for each outfit. We went onto the jewelry department where she picked out pair of diamond earrings. Let me tell you...she was so excited. She must have thought I was one wave short of a shipwreck. I started to think she was testing me because she asked for a tennis bracelet when she doesn't even know how to play tennis. I think I threw her for a loop when I said, "That's fine, honey." She was almost nearing sexual satisfaction from all of the excitement.

Smiling with excited anticipation she finally said, "I think this is all dear, let's go to the cashier." I could hardly contain myself when I blurted out, "No honey, I don't feel like it." Her face just went completely blank as her jaw dropped with a baffled----WHAT?" I then said "honey, I just want you to HOLD this stuff for a while. You're just not in touch with my financial means as a man enough for me to satisfy your shopping needs as a woman." And just when she had this look like she was going to kill me, I added, "Why can't you just love me for who I am and not for the things I buy you?"

Apparently I'm not having sex tonight either. Women......!

[ChickenLips]

Expecting a woman to think and behave like a man is about as practical as expecting a man to think and behave like a penguin. Society tells us men and women are the same which the majority accept without question, while at the same time we all inherently know they're different, just like exemplified in the the above. Sure it's funny, but also has one foot in the "all the same" camp, with other foot in the "different" camp. Frustration lies in one camp, you decide.

[True Blue]

Did an oil change this morning on the family hauler. I was surprised by the amount of oil caught in the catch can that I installed only 3000 kms ago. Honestly thought maybe 2-3 table spoons worth of oil would have been caught. Should have installed one years ago, especially with this engine being direct injection.

https://i.postimg.cc/NYNh4GDC/catch-can.jpg

[ZR]

^ Especially important in a DI engine.

[5.4MarkVIII]

Been contemplating catch cans on both my 3.5eb f150 and the 1.5eb bronco sport

Pros and cons?
Do they need to be model and engine specific.

Would ford warrenty care?

[ZR]

There is absolutely no con to using one.
Another upside that hasn't been mentioned, once you have a baseline of how much oil it's catching, switch to a heavier oil (10w30 syn) and you can monitor difference a heavier oil makes. From what we are seeing, the average amount of oil accumulating in the can is reduced by 60%+ (in some it reduced to almost zero).

[ChickenLips]

IMO the amount captured is a comment on the effectiveness of the the PCV system, not the lubrication system. I'd be making oil selection based on lube requirements and whatever the catch can captures is a cost of doing business. Oil flow is what's needed to lube. Oil pressure is easy to measure, oil flow isn't. Oil pressure is a proxy for oil flow. if you have pressure flow is assumed. You can get pressure against a blocked passage. The gauge will be happy, the component being starved not so much.

Normal oil pressure in my 1UZ is 4psi at idle, but the oiling system is adequately flowing. If I pull the valve covers one head is varnished, the other clean simply because the PCV is drawing from only one head.

[ZR]

In some cases the PCV contributes to the problem but bulk of what ends up in the catch can is directly related to how poor a job your oil is actually doing and in the case of a DI engine, it's a cost the engine can not deal with. It's ridiculously easy to test, replace the 0W or 5W oil with something thats heavier (no not 5w30 instead of 5w20, move to 10w30) and you will instantly see a difference, a difference that will continue to cut down on the sludge the can catches. My Coyote is what we typically see, barely a trace in the can on heavier oil, yes even after a full day of lapping with it buzzing 7-7500 rpm all day. Same results in everything we've tested. Spin off of all this, your now using oil that will actually protect the engine long term.

[ChickenLips]

There's more to oil than viscosity. With my turbo diesel van I was specifically warned off of Mobil for high NOAC. Dealer and OEM uses and spec's Mobil 1 for fuel economy and CAFE, don't care about fouling. I got a raft of info from a Mercedes mechanic and diesel guru on this. High catch can capture might be related to oil volatility.

[ZR]

The mfg does not give a rats behind about you and how long your engine lives, CAFE CAFE CAFE is all that matters and of course getting bulk of the iron they put out to hang in long enough to get the hell outta warranty. So many of the mfgs are seeing premature catastrophic engine failures these days.

[True Blue]

Rick, what oil weight are you using in Kath's Santa Fe? I've been using Pennzoil Syn 5w-30, since it was new. Thinking of switching to 10w-30 for the next oil change after seeing the amount of oil caught in the catch can.

[ZR]

It's on 10w30 full syn with OE oil filter (bulk pak off Amazon).

[True Blue]

It's on 10w30 full syn with OE oil filter (bulk pak off Amazon).

Thank you... Only OE filters for me as well. Bought a bunch of OE filters last week from RockAuto, surprised they had them.

[Laffs]

The 12s should be just fine.

Yeah but 12.5 when target AFR is 11.7 makes me think something else is off.

[ZR]

Is there a reason for that rich?

[Laffs]

Assume to be kinder and have more room for safety with stock bottom end.

[Laffs]

Man 21-23 Mach 1's have an impressive road presence. I don't often desire the new stuff but those, those are special I think.

[Zee]

Was driving my car back from work last night, hit an unusually massive pothole on the 407 just before my Bayview exit headed EB in the far right lane... hit it so hard that i thought my airbags were going to go off. In my rear view i saw other cars swerve to avoid it.
Now my steering wheel is about 3 inches off center and theres a horrible vibration.
Lets see what the shop says

[hammerhead]

Was driving my car back from work last night, hit an unusually massive pothole on the 407 just before my Bayview exit headed EB in the far right lane... hit it so hard that i thought my airbags were going to go off. In my rear view i saw other cars swerve to avoid it.
Now my steering wheel is about 3 inches off center and theres a horrible vibration.
Lets see what the shop says

Check your wheel —I saw a Jeep’s wheel come apart in a pothole on Lakeshore in TO several years back

[ZR]

Spindle bent? Super common on earlier cars.

[Zee]

Spindle bent? Super common on earlier cars.

Luckily it wasnt the stang, it was the Genesis - 20 inch wheels on low pro tires lol
I checked out the same area today on the highway - it's been patched, lucky me ...
Luckily the guys in the office are tearing it apart right now trying to figure out how many things i broke. I'm driving an IONIQ5 right now....yayyy.....

[Zee]

Check your wheel —I saw a Jeep’s wheel come apart in a pothole on Lakeshore in TO several years back

fk thats scary

[Laffs]

Is it just me or are people still asking top frickin dollar for junk/average quality rides still? I know a bunch are sitting so what's prompting everyone to still hold out?

[Old Fart]

I noticed that as well.

[ZR]

Yup tons n tons of overpriced shiat.

[ZR]

Almost all will never sell.

[mavrrrick]

It’s already been a year. Love and miss you Abby.[emoji3590][emoji174]
Ya… I loved my cat.
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[ChickenLips]

Is it just me or are people still asking top frickin dollar for junk/average quality rides still? I know a bunch are sitting so what's prompting everyone to still hold out?

inflation.

[Zee]

Little one has now started crawling!
Living in a stacked town house i needed 4 gates... luckily found some good no-drill gates off Marketplace.
Took her to a petting zoo, the development at this stage is astounding. In the last 3 weeks she's transformed into a completely new baby.

[Laffs]

Little one has now started crawling!
Living in a stacked town house i needed 4 gates... luckily found some good no-drill gates off Marketplace.
Took her to a petting zoo, the development at this stage is astounding. In the last 3 weeks she's transformed into a completely new baby.

It ramps up quickly from here. Take it all in

[Zee]

It ramps up quickly from here. Take it all in

Any way i could put a pause or slow it down? Man, i dont want to miss anything! I can see why people have multiple children lol

[Laffs]

Take a lot of videos and pics, I fill my phone up once a week.

[Zee]

Took little one to Ripleys yesterday, she's come down with a 38 degree fever. Hell of a night, woke up every 15-20 minutes until 6am.
Took her to the Dr, he said to just keep an eye on her for other symptoms, tylenol seems to be doing the trick.

https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/445687723_10163696310789056_4610763365382230462_n. jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=Rr5BqRgpHWQQ7kNvgGzGmz5&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AYAHNyKLJhogwzNkaOeItH9IFcRlzEhg0wcFsTo3G8BI Sg&oe=665673A5

[MUSTANGWOP]

Great picture Zee!!

[Zee]

Great picture Zee!!

Thanks man

[5.4MarkVIII]

About had it with these streaming services
Every time a show gets good they swap the service it’s on to force people to buy them.

Paid a year subscription for Motortrend+

Now they have moved motortrend+ to be part of Discovery+
None of the shows I was watching and paying to watch are available to me. Discovery said that anyone who has a motortrend subscription would be upgraded to a discovery subscription. So went to discovery and sure enough. I could once again watch the shows I wanted to.

And then I got a bill. when I clicked on discovery it didn’t give me the option to log in it’s just automatically billed me. So now I have paid for motortend and then was billed again for discovery.
Then emails come out. They will no longer be honouring the subscription and will refund any outstanding subscriptions.

So now I wait and should expect a refund for both in 3-5 business days after the end of the billing cycle.

If you thought call centers were bad before. These new Ai chat help bots are absolutely useless.

[ZR]

^ Not fair how they are playing it.

[ChickenLips]

Any way i could put a pause or slow it down? Man, i dont want to miss anything! I can see why people have multiple children lol

puberty blockers?

[ChickenLips]

vote with your wallet regardless of the number of roadblocks and unexpected call volumes they throw at you.


About had it with these streaming services
Every time a show gets good they swap the service it’s on to force people to buy them.

Paid a year subscription for Motortrend+

Now they have moved motortrend+ to be part of Discovery+
None of the shows I was watching and paying to watch are available to me. Discovery said that anyone who has a motortrend subscription would be upgraded to a discovery subscription. So went to discovery and sure enough. I could once again watch the shows I wanted to.

And then I got a bill. when I clicked on discovery it didn’t give me the option to log in it’s just automatically billed me. So now I have paid for motortend and then was billed again for discovery.
Then emails come out. They will no longer be honouring the subscription and will refund any outstanding subscriptions.

So now I wait and should expect a refund for both in 3-5 business days after the end of the billing cycle.

If you thought call centers were bad before. These new Ai chat help bots are absolutely useless.

[Zee]

About had it with these streaming services
Every time a show gets good they swap the service it’s on to force people to buy them.

Paid a year subscription for Motortrend+

Now they have moved motortrend+ to be part of Discovery+
None of the shows I was watching and paying to watch are available to me. Discovery said that anyone who has a motortrend subscription would be upgraded to a discovery subscription. So went to discovery and sure enough. I could once again watch the shows I wanted to.

And then I got a bill. when I clicked on discovery it didn’t give me the option to log in it’s just automatically billed me. So now I have paid for motortend and then was billed again for discovery.
Then emails come out. They will no longer be honouring the subscription and will refund any outstanding subscriptions.

So now I wait and should expect a refund for both in 3-5 business days after the end of the billing cycle.

If you thought call centers were bad before. These new Ai chat help bots are absolutely useless.

Get the IPtv illegal box.
FK all these streaming services. I get literally everything for $120 a year.

[ZR]

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[Zee]

puberty blockers?

bahahahha i almost spit out my coffee there

[5.4MarkVIII]

Get the IPtv illegal box.
FK all these streaming services. I get literally everything for $120 a year.

My parents had one a few years ago and it was nothing but a pain. Had to keep getting some chip reprogrammed

Are they better now?

[Zee]

My parents had one a few years ago and it was nothing but a pain. Had to keep getting some chip reprogrammed

Are they better now?

MUCH better now.
Sometimes its abit glitchy and you end up having to wait 3-4 days for the new episodes to be uploaded but honestly, i'm happier giving my money to these guys than the scumbags who own Netflix, Amazon and pedo-Disney.
Plus! The wife and I are massive UFC fans and have access to all the UFC events.

[hammerhead]

Stressful times right now. Getting down to the wire on changing my M.V.I.S. station with the MTO to the new VIC - Vehicle Inspection Centre managed by Parsons also known as DriveOn (drive clean). Having to deal with Ontario, Federal, and Parson portholes and websites. Nothing is ever seamless with government websites and after 25 years of having an M.V.I.S. centre and working in an industry that desperately needs people —its like nobody involved with fat ass jobs gives a shit and many sleepless nights.

Any automotive MVIS out there —your sleepless nights are coming soon. if I was 3-5 years older I may have just said FUCK IT!

[Scrape]

PM me please with the link of the provider? Which box did you go with? Infomir? Thank you.
MUCH better now.
Sometimes its abit glitchy and you end up having to wait 3-4 days for the new episodes to be uploaded but honestly, i'm happier giving my money to these guys than the scumbags who own Netflix, Amazon and pedo-Disney.
Plus! The wife and I are massive UFC fans and have access to all the UFC events.

[bluetoy]

This is what I use. 99 usd for 24 months. Hasnt gone down in a year. Def has over 27000 channels plus watch current in theater movies. Has all the ppv and pay services like netflix, paramount etc. TV series grouped together. Channels are pretty much from all over the globe. I use an Nvidia sheild and I use a $10 per year epg called Tivimate.

https://officialiptvsmarterspro.us/premium-subscription-iptv-24-months/

[92redragtop]

Not sure how they care as I don't want to spend too much time on dealing with this stuff or broken technology but I got my IPTV box (SARO GT5000 box - has PVR) from this place in Brampton:

https://www.golumbiavideo.net/

Had it for 12 months now and only issue was that I hard to do a hard reset/reboot on it twice - basically reconnect to server. I was able to call their support line and they walked me through it - took about 5 minutes. The only downside was that I lost whatever was saved in the PVR memory so now I don't let the recordings pile up for too long.

[ChickenLips]

I've got a mast antenna

[ChickenLips]

I've been reading RFK jr's book. Worth reading, especially if you step back and recognize the tried and true methods for fuckery in plain sight.

Pretty dense, the audio version makes for easier consumption.

[5.4MarkVIII]

Hey bank with whom I do alll my business. I have a property which is compleatly free of leans and I own outright. I’d like to take a loan out using that building as collateral. it’s worth 6 times the amount I would like to borrow.

6 months of back and forth

Sorry business owner. We can’t give you this loan however we would be glad to provide you with a credit card worth $5000 at a 25% interest rate.

It’s no wonder people lose their shit.

[ZR]

^ In the eyes of the bank, self employed is not a wonderful thing.................feel your pain brother.

[Black Sheep]

I just never told them that I owned it. Showed them pay stub and tax return and went from there.
Worked for me.

[5.4MarkVIII]

^ In the eyes of the bank, self employed is not a wonderful thing.................feel your pain brother.

yep and not just the banks. seems everyone is doing everything possible to screw over the remaining small business owners. know a LOT who are looking for ways out. there will be a reckoning. and its already started, if you pay attention shopping at costco and amazon. its no longer cheaper.

[ZR]

In my case, retailers I no longer / seldom deal with are 100% to blame for me buying off Amazon. Flat out refuse to use self check out combined with no stock and could care less sales people.

[hammerhead]

yep and not just the banks. seems everyone is doing everything possible to screw over the remaining small business owners. know a LOT who are looking for ways out. there will be a reckoning. and its already started, if you pay attention shopping at costco and amazon. its no longer cheaper.

Moving away from banks and into a credit union. I should be out of TD by Aug. Their charges and misc. charges monthly where ridiculous. They nickel and dime to death. I never asked them for anything because self-employed, I know what the answer will be. Moved my mortgage to a company that is strictly online with no brick and mortar. Before the rate increases my rate was something like 1.67 variable and hopefully on its way back down to there. I've never asked the credit union for anything but just knowing how much I will get charged monthly is a comfort on its own and so far hasn't wavered. I used a credit union way back in the late '80's and early '90's and they where fairly easy to deal with then. (Mind you they where tied into the company I worked with) I'm thinking in the future I won't have much need for a bank. On Wealth Simple I get 4.5% on cash held in there and they are getting more and more like a bank. (This is doing better then any stock I hold) I think banks should pay attention or maybe not. lol

correction I'm getting 4% on cash at WS

[ChickenLips]

I'm getting sick of fees also. Maybe a credit union thread is order.


Moving away from banks and into a credit union. I should be out of TD by Aug. Their charges and misc. charges monthly where ridiculous. They nickel and dime to death. I never asked them for anything because self-employed, I know what the answer will be. Moved my mortgage to a company that is strictly online with no brick and mortar. Before the rate increases my rate was something like 1.67 variable and hopefully on its way back down to there. I've never asked the credit union for anything but just knowing how much I will get charged monthly is a comfort on its own and so far hasn't wavered. I used a credit union way back in the late '80's and early '90's and they where fairly easy to deal with then. (Mind you they where tied into the company I worked with) I'm thinking in the future I won't have much need for a bank. On Wealth Simple I get 4.5% on cash held in there and they are getting more and more like a bank. (This is doing better then any stock I hold) I think banks should pay attention or maybe not. lol

correction I'm getting 4% on cash at WS

[ChickenLips]

In my case, retailers I no longer / seldom deal with are 100% to blame for me buying off Amazon. Flat out refuse to use self check out combined with no stock and could care less sales people.

looks like the push to crush the competition of small businesses is near complete. The same useless employees will migrate to the monopolies.

[ChickenLips]

yep and not just the banks. seems everyone is doing everything possible to screw over the remaining small business owners. know a LOT who are looking for ways out. there will be a reckoning. and its already started, if you pay attention shopping at costco and amazon. its no longer cheaper.

Monopolization is near completion.

Add in online searches are now total dogshit too, corrupted by sponsored results and suppression of anything but the monopolies.

[5.4MarkVIII]

Monopolization is near completion.

Add in online searches are now total dogshit too, corrupted by sponsored results and suppression of anything but the monopolies.

My supplier. My credit holders and my biggest “competitors” all have the same shareholders.

It’s currently talking 3 weeks to get product from the warehouse in Branford to my store 2.5 hours away. I can’t change shippers because that’s a contract with the supplier and I can’t go to the ware house because it’s unionized.


I get Rick’s frustration with stock and personnel. But in my case we can’t maintain stock due to supply. And the personnel are tired of being yelled at day in and day out for the last 5 years.

[92redragtop]

Moving away from banks and into a credit union. I should be out of TD by Aug. Their charges and misc. charges monthly where ridiculous. They nickel and dime to death. I never asked them for anything because self-employed, I know what the answer will be. Moved my mortgage to a company that is strictly online with no brick and mortar. Before the rate increases my rate was something like 1.67 variable and hopefully on its way back down to there. I've never asked the credit union for anything but just knowing how much I will get charged monthly is a comfort on its own and so far hasn't wavered. I used a credit union way back in the late '80's and early '90's and they where fairly easy to deal with then. (Mind you they where tied into the company I worked with) I'm thinking in the future I won't have much need for a bank. On Wealth Simple I get 4.5% on cash held in there and they are getting more and more like a bank. (This is doing better then any stock I hold) I think banks should pay attention or maybe not. lol

correction I'm getting 4% on cash at WS

Maybe more like around 2% after tax? Interest income is the highest taxed income (unless in TFSA).

You pay banking fees? Moved to PC Financial in 1998 and haven't paid any banking fees since then (they were bought by CIBC sometime before the pandemic and changed their name to Simplii but kept the no fee thing; I'm not a fan of CIBC but I'll keep my account with Simplii as long as they don't mess with it). They do have HISA accounts like WS but I don't remember what the rate is.

I did have to open an account with RBC just over 10 years ago because I needed bank accounts on both sides of the border and they waived the monthly fees if you had 3 or more products with them. So I moved my mortgage to them + no fee credit card (which I hardly use) + small TFSA + chequing account + no fee USD account. Mortgage is long retired and still haven't paid any monthly or usage fees in over 11 years since I have at least 3 products.

Also have a chequing account + no fee credit card with them in the US and move money back and forth between the 2 countries with no fees.....so RBC may be another option although I keep waiting for them to change the price structure.

No minimum balances required in chequing accounts either in each country....don't keep much with RBC anyway since Simplii is still my main bank.


Hopefully they don't see this and start charging me fees...lol

[hammerhead]

Maybe more like around 2% after tax? Interest income is the highest taxed income (unless in TFSA).

You pay banking fees? Moved to PC Financial in 1998 and haven't paid any banking fees since then (they were bought by CIBC sometime before the pandemic and changed their name to Simplii but kept the no fee thing; I'm not a fan of CIBC but I'll keep my account with Simplii as long as they don't mess with it). They do have HISA accounts like WS but I don't remember what the rate is.

I did have to open an account with RBC just over 10 years ago because I needed bank accounts on both sides of the border and they waived the monthly fees if you had 3 or more products with them. So I moved my mortgage to them + no fee credit card (which I hardly use) + small TFSA + chequing account + no fee USD account. Mortgage is long retired and still haven't paid any monthly or usage fees in over 11 years since I have at least 3 products.

Also have a chequing account + no fee credit card with them in the US and move money back and forth between the 2 countries with no fees.....so RBC may be another option although I keep waiting for them to change the price structure.

No minimum balances required in chequing accounts either in each country....don't keep much with RBC anyway since Simplii is still my main bank.


Hopefully they don't see this and start charging me fees...lol

Maybe there will no changes for existing accounts and you will be okay.

[ChickenLips]

the petro dollar just died. Big changes coming.

[92redragtop]

Maybe there will no changes for existing accounts and you will be okay.

They generally don't "grandfather" agreement terms/pricing anymore - regularly get "changes to your agreement/pricing" notices from various FIs. They just have to give you adequate notice period and if you continue to use the product it demonstrates your acceptance of new terms.

[ChickenLips]

How do you check the health and size of Credit Unions and financial institutions?

Looking at a few Credit Unions. Bank collapses aren't unheard of, there's been a few in the last year. Being insured by the regulatory authority is one thing but I think that's a low bar.

[hammerhead]

How do you check the health and size of Credit Unions and financial institutions?

Looking at a few Credit Unions. Bank collapses aren't unheard of, there's been a few in the last year. Being insured by the regulatory authority is one thing but I think that's a low bar.

Meridian is where I am now. They've been around a long time. I used them back in the late 80's to early '93 but they went by the name HEPCO then. Not sure when the name change happened but the letter "H" stands for Hydro. I left Hydro in '93 when they began to dismantle it. Left with a package hence the bullshit recovery charge that use to be on the bill. (can't remember what they call that charge, it is no longer on the bill). Meridian has several branches.

[Zee]

Exhaust video.

The car is literally unbearable to drive. The video doesnt capture the actual volume in and out of the car... its bad. At full throttle or even half throttle the exhaust note has no character...just loud and raspy.
Tons of drone, upon start up it sets off the alarms of numerous cars around me.
I just secured a set of JBA mufflers to put on it and trash this pypes pipe bomb exhaust.
If anyone wants the exhaust, let me know, you can have it for the price of a gin and soda.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttkbxJVLw5E&t=7s

[92redragtop]

How do you check the health and size of Credit Unions and financial institutions?

Looking at a few Credit Unions. Bank collapses aren't unheard of, there's been a few in the last year. Being insured by the regulatory authority is one thing but I think that's a low bar.

You can see if Fitch, S&P, or Moodys has them listed publicly. CU deposits in Ontario are secured up to $250K by account holder (total for all accounts) at the CU. With any FI, scale is key.

At my last company if I had to assess an FI I'd start with their annual financial statements.

Example:
https://www.fitchratings.com/entity/central-1-credit-union-96666670


Which banks collapsed last year? I know of at least one smaller CU, maybe two that failed.

[1BAD92LX]

After a disaster of qualifying and pre race results yesterday. Starting 9th, Finished second by 0.022 seconds in the final of my go kart race.
Right rear tire went flat twice on a track with mostly left hand turns.
Fixed it by borrowing a rim and tire from a fellow racer.
Still can’t find the leak

[hammerhead]

^^^^^^^^^ Nice! —Check the wheel I see many hairline cracks it the truck aluminum truck wheels here. On occasion with steel. Congrats that was awesome.

[MUSTANGWOP]

After a disaster of qualifying and pre race results yesterday. Starting 9th, Finished second by 0.022 seconds in the final of my go kart race.
Right rear tire went flat twice on a track with mostly left hand turns.
Fixed it by borrowing a rim and tire from a fellow racer.
Still can’t find the leak

Sounds like you made out alright in the end. Some great driving to get you up into a 2nd finish. Well done!

[1BAD92LX]

Rims are magnesium.
I’ll be replacing it, can’t afford to find out if I fixed it the
hard way again

[Laffs]

Had a track day with the 911 on Saturday, that car is freaking magic.

[Zee]

Had a track day with the 911 on Saturday, that car is freaking magic.

Pics or it didnt happen!!

[Laffs]

Pics or it didnt happen!!

It happened apparently

[Zee]

It happened apparently

Dam!! That is nice! Would love to drive one.

[mavrrrick]

Arrrrrrrgh!!!
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240619/49b81fe97bf76794bb2319816b01001d.jpg

Not the smoke show I like!! Off to DaSilva’s after the long weekend.


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[RedSN]

^^^what is that?

…I don’t see any Shelby emblems on it ;)

[mavrrrick]

Union where all my hoses go. Guess after 13 years got weak and blew apart. It’s plastic.


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[ZR]

I mowed the lawn today, and after doing so
I sat down and had a cold beer.
The day was really quite beautiful, and the drink facilitated some deep thinking.
My wife walked by and asked me what I was doing,
and I said, "Nothing."
The reason I said "nothing" instead of saying "just thinking" is because she then would have asked, "About what?"
At that point I would have had to explain that men are deep thinkers about various topics, which would lead to other questions.
Finally I pondered an age old question: Is giving birth more painful than getting kicked in the nuts?
Women always maintain that giving birth is way more painful than a guy getting kicked in the nuts, but how could they know?
Well, after another beer, and some more heavy deductive thinking, I have come up with an answer to that question.
Getting kicked in the nuts is more painful than having a baby, and even though I obviously couldn't really know, here is the reason for my conclusion:
A year or so after giving birth, a woman will often say, "It might be nice to have another child."
But you never hear a guy say, "You know, I think I would like another kick in the nuts."
I rest my case.
Time for another beer. Then maybe a nap.

[mavrrrick]

Part ordered. Ford=2 weeks. Rock Auto=4-5 days and $140 cheaper. WTF.


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[Scrape]

And then you will spend more at Ford because the Rock Auto is a knock off. LOL! Joking…

Part ordered. Ford=2 weeks. Rock Auto=4-5 days and $140 cheaper. WTF.


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[ZR]

Brutal crash by John Force, so far looks like he's going to be ok.
Best wishes.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se-87igvCrI

[redo75]

Looks like John used up one more of his nine lives. He said he was retiring this year, looks like he is going out with a bang.

[92redragtop]

Ouch hard hit! He was driving through it after the explosion. Got this race on the PVR to watch still...he announced his successor recently so unfortunate to take a hit like this on the victory lap. Glad he was awake out of the car.

[5.4MarkVIII]

Sorry if this was shared already.

There are vids popping up on my SM feeds of it ripping on the Nurburgring


https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a44840269/2025-ford-mustang-gtd-revealed/


https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/ford-mustang-gtd-215-64de23f10b5fa.jpg?crop=0.668xw:1.00xh;0.167xw,0&resize=640:*

[ZR]

Wish I lived in a big city where the power grid is reliable n doesn't bounce off n on at least once a week. :(

[Scrape]

Time for a generator?

Wish I lived in a big city where the power grid is reliable n doesn't bounce off n on at least once a week. :(

[ZR]

Have a small one for the next time we have no power for a week.

[RedSN]

Powerwall. Put the whole house on a UPS.

[Zee]

Dont ever fly with Flair airlines.
Was in Cancun, the flight got cancelled and they didnt even bother informing us. Here we were then scrambling to book flights while wasted lol

[bluetoy]

Dont ever fly with Flair airlines.
Was in Cancun, the flight got cancelled and they didnt even bother informing us. Here we were then scrambling to book flights while wasted lol

And I flew to Las Vegas and back with Flair and the flights were on time, Food was cheaper than Westjet, everything went perfect. Flair needs to get their shit together because it's cheap enough to be a real alternative. I've heard so many horror stories. We were very nervous about using them but could not beat the price.

[mavrrrick]

Great job RockAuto and Fedex!! Ordered Friday late afternoon!!

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[Zee]

And I flew to Las Vegas and back with Flair and the flights were on time, Food was cheaper than Westjet, everything went perfect. Flair needs to get their shit together because it's cheap enough to be a real alternative. I've heard so many horror stories. We were very nervous about using them but could not beat the price.

Mann it was tough ... imagine as you're doing your 6th round of tequila shots with your boys and 10 girls in a pool you get informed that your flight in a few hours is canceled - we still finished the round.
I read some reviews on REDDIT, supposedly this happens alot. Turns out, Flair had given Expedia the wrong flight times... the flight we were on was actually a Saturday flight not a Sunday flight - Expedia had it as Sunday.
Air Canada had the airbus Max ... seats were great and lots of leg room.
Flying international using Canadian airlines has become a big pain in the ass.

[92redragtop]

Mann it was tough ... imagine as you're doing your 6th round of tequila shots with your boys and 10 girls in a pool you get informed that your flight in a few hours is canceled - we still finished the round.
I read some reviews on REDDIT, supposedly this happens alot. Turns out, Flair had given Expedia the wrong flight times... the flight we were on was actually a Saturday flight not a Sunday flight - Expedia had it as Sunday.
Air Canada had the airbus Max ... seats were great and lots of leg room.
Flying international using Canadian airlines has become a big pain in the ass.

Normal for ULCCs....then they go under. I would not fly on them.

[Stephen06GT]

Thank you ZR. Last week him and Ross did a service on the F150 and today the Fusion got a treatment from the good doctor. Very much appreciated.

[ZR]

Pleasure was all mine, great seeing you n thanks again for the coffee.

[Zippy]

Just got back from my trip
Shout out to Westjet for keeping me stuck in Calgary for 3days while this strike was going on.
Still have had zero contact from westjet in rebooking my flight.
Can't wait to talk to one of these pricks on the phone... if they ever answer.
#FuckWestJet

[ZR]

Gonna be away on holidays with Kath.

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[Blackmare]

Have a great trip Rick!

[True Blue]

Safe travels Rick.

[ZR]

FYI to anyone looking, both my cars are for sale.

[Zee]

Had a great experience with Barone Performance (Lou)
Sold me his engine strut bar for a great price and was super responsive.

[MUSTANGWOP]

FYI to anyone looking, both my cars are for sale.

WTF!?!?

[Ghost Rider]

Gonna be away on holidays with Kath.

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Excellent!! East Coast was way more amazing than I thought it would be, I wouldn't think twice about going back!! So much to explore! There's just such a huge cool factor and lots of history.

[92redragtop]

Gonna be away on holidays with Kath.

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Enjoy! Love it out there - done the Cabot Trail twice.

[RedSN]

WTF!?!?
X2

[Old Fart]

Brutal crash by John Force, so far looks like he's going to be ok.
Best wishes.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se-87igvCrI

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[ZR]

Ended up in GrandFalls NB for the night. Good trip except for 2.5hrs plus stuck in Montreal construction traffic............just like being at home. Sights along the road have been epic logging 1150kms for the day with Rambo producing mid 10 ltr / 100 cruising in the 125 ish range much of the day.
Night ya'll.

[Black Sheep]

Did you take the bypass ( I think it was the A-30) we were just in NB and sailed through Montreal using the bypass

[ZR]

Yes, const is in full swing with lane closures.
Drive was still good. Did however arrived at hotel to find res number does not exist and they are full. Have to sort out with B.com later but did find a room so no worries.

[Zee]

Is it just me or the quantity in chip bags is less than ever now?
Prices are increasing, and every time i open up a chip bag its like trying to bang a girl wearing a super padded push up bra... you take it off and its less than half full!!

[mavrrrick]

Yup
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[redo75]

Without mentioning "anybody" - Didn't Maxwell Smart say " missed me by just that much"!!!!!!

[ChickenLips]

Without mentioning "anybody" - Didn't Maxwell Smart say " missed me by just that much"!!!!!!

when they tell you who to hate, and you believe them.

[5.4MarkVIII]

This is bad and this is only gonna make it worse. I called this years ago. You don’t spend years pushing hate and division towards an individual and not have crazy people do crazy things.

What people need to realize is. it didn’t start with him and not won’t end with him. Every republican before him has been labeled evil or racist.

My hope is this don’t lead to any retaliatory actions.

Condolences to those hurt and killed.

[92redragtop]

Not surprising when leader and followers called for taking up arms and committing violence for past few years. As one supporter said famously said, "It's going to be wild".

[ChickenLips]

Not surprising when leader and followers called for taking up arms and committing violence for past few years. As one supporter said famously said, "It's going to be wild".

Yep the media and D's been pretty overt in rhetoric, demonization, hoaxes and misquotes.

[5.4MarkVIII]

Just imagine for a min if T had made a comment about putting B in the bullseye and then 3 days later someone takes a shot a B

Just ask yourself what the media reaction would be.

Will leave it at that. Since this page has asked to avoid such content.

[RedSN]

Well, that rounds out the #3 spot.
Richard Simmons
Dr. Ruth Westheimer
Shannen Doherty


R.I.P.

[ZR]

Some days life is a bitch.

[ChickenLips]

Some days life is a bitch.

some bitches suck the life out of the day

[Zee]

10 month old going through sleep regression and teething, my god... i never want to go through this ever again.
People with more than one children, how did you get through this? Constant waves of sleep regression compounded by crying from teething and being over tired.
Waiting for my doctor to call me back to confirm getting snipped.

[Laffs]

10 month old going through sleep regression and teething, my god... i never want to go through this ever again.
People with more than one children, how did you get through this? Constant waves of sleep regression compounded by crying from teething and being over tired.
Waiting for my doctor to call me back to confirm getting snipped.

Wait until the 16-18 month regression, then the 2 year tantrums start, sorry.

[Zee]

Wait until the 16-18 month regression, then the 2 year tantrums start, sorry.

This is awful.
And people have the nerve to ask me when we will try for a second.

[Laffs]

Yup. It's not all bad though, this too shall pass. You tried the crying activate soothing sound machines or white noise?

[hammerhead]

10 month old going through sleep regression and teething, my god... i never want to go through this ever again.
People with more than one children, how did you get through this? Constant waves of sleep regression compounded by crying from teething and being over tired.
Waiting for my doctor to call me back to confirm getting snipped.

oh my —you don't want to get snipped yet your way too young. This will all pass and the first one is a big learning curve. I have six kids total. They're pretty much adults now. I can say by the time the forth one came going to the hospital was just a formality. It gets easier but not cheaper. Life changes without notice and you might need some swimmers in the future.

[5.4MarkVIII]

10 month old going through sleep regression and teething, my god... i never want to go through this ever again.
People with more than one children, how did you get through this? Constant waves of sleep regression compounded by crying from teething and being over tired.
Waiting for my doctor to call me back to confirm getting snipped.

Wet some dishcloths. You want them damp but not dripping. Roll them up and freeze them. Was the best thing we found for teething. Baby’s could chew away without worry of choking and they stay pliable but the cold help ls numb. Helps calm and put them to sleep.

[5.4MarkVIII]

As for the sleep when both my kids had trouble sleeping I put them in the car.
(was a 98 continental with flowmasters for the first and a 2001 LS with magnaflows for the second)
And Just cruised the side roads at 50-60 km/h
The vibration and low rumble would put them to sleep almost immediately and it gave my wife much needed time to rest at home. Pick up a buddy grab a coffee and enjoy the night driving.

[Quicksilver]

As for the sleep when both my kids had trouble sleeping I put them in the car.
(was a 98 continental with flowmasters for the first and a 2001 LS with magnaflows for the second)
And Just cruised the side roads at 50-60 km/h
The vibration and low rumble would put them to sleep almost immediately and it game my wife much needed time to rest at home. Pick up a buddy grab a coffee and enjoy the night driving.

did much the same with my firstborn. drive around till he falls asleep. the second and thirst weren't much of a problem.

[xeninworx]

One the way home last night on the 407, had to make a slight swerve to avoid a ROW OF DUCKS/DUCKLINGS CROSSING THE HIGHWAY! I hope they all made it safe.

[Zee]

oh my —you don't want to get snipped yet your way too young. This will all pass and the first one is a big learning curve. I have six kids total. They're pretty much adults now. I can say by the time the forth one came going to the hospital was just a formality. It gets easier but not cheaper. Life changes without notice and you might need some swimmers in the future.

Its been tough. The good times are good but the bad times are mentally and physically draining. 6 kids!?!?!??!?! MANN!!
I can imagine how it gets easier with each kid though.
I didnt want a child, my wife did - so we settled on one. Financially and in terms of over all effort we decided it was best.

[Zee]

Love this. Once i get my Pypes exhaust removed, i'm going to start doing this.

[Zee]

Wet some dishcloths. You want them damp but not dripping. Roll them up and freeze them. Was the best thing we found for teething. Baby’s could chew away without worry of choking and they stay pliable but the cold help ls numb. Helps calm and put them to sleep.

I'm going to try this today. Thanks for the tip. I feel so bad for her, hearing them cry out in pain is tough.

[ZR]

Having a kid, best part of my life, nothing else comes close.

[hammerhead]

Its been tough. The good times are good but the bad times are mentally and physically draining. 6 kids!?!?!??!?! MANN!!
I can imagine how it gets easier with each kid though.
I didnt want a child, my wife did - so we settled on one. Financially and in terms of over all effort we decided it was best.

its a good choice —once they reach the "Terrible Two's" they are packed with energy, more mobile, know language, it gets fun. You can see their little brains working and they will say the funniest things, pull all the pots and pans out, climb up and down on the sofa because they can, and they will test you and be able to love you back.

[Laffs]

I'm going to try this today. Thanks for the tip. I feel so bad for her, hearing them cry out in pain is tough.

We never did the cry it out thing with our daughter, co slept when she was feeling off, always helped her through. She's 21 months now and sleeps 8pm to 630am.

[hammerhead]

A buddy was working at a Ford dealer in Dryden and recently moved back. We hooked up on the weekend and he was telling me some of the new cars are getting particulate filters. I read about this a few years ago that it may happen. If your on the hunt for a new car maybe keep this in mind and ask the dealer. They may not volunteer the filter info and I'm sure it will add to the maintenance schedule as it will likely need to be cleaned or replaced every so often.

sorry wrong thread should be —post whatever is on your mind. maybe someone can move it?

[92redragtop]

Wet some dishcloths. You want them damp but not dripping. Roll them up and freeze them. Was the best thing we found for teething. Baby’s could chew away without worry of choking and they stay pliable but the cold help ls numb. Helps calm and put them to sleep.

I think my grandmother rubbed some brandy on my gums when I was teething.....

[RedSN]

^^^fancy fancy.
Was Canadian Club or Wiser’s in our household. Probably explains my affinity for rye now.

[ChickenLips]

Its been tough. The good times are good but the bad times are mentally and physically draining. 6 kids!?!?!??!?! MANN!!
I can imagine how it gets easier with each kid though.
I didnt want a child, my wife did - so we settled on one. Financially and in terms of over all effort we decided it was best.

More kids than you can afford is bad for all involved. More things than you need saps $$ from things that are important. Your car doesn't love you, hopefully the people in your life do. Decide what means more.

I only have one, and won't be a grandfather.

My legacy stops with my progeny.

Thousands of years of ancestors slaved, suffered and died to produce me, and it ends here.

[Black Sheep]

^^^that sucks...i think that is what is in the cards for us as well^^^

[ZR]

Just shy of 4500kms for our trip on the Ram, oil still on the full mark n only slightly dark. A 10w30 full syn win.

[Laffs]

I have the overwhelming urge to swap my Vortech for a Kenne Bell.

[ZR]

While a hair dryer is a ton of fun, torque, make that instant torque from a PD blower is epic......................just hate how much blowers cost these days.
KB kit works phenomenal on a 2v, have installed a number of em.

[Laffs]

Gonna keep an eye out for a used one I guess. The 10k tag on new is a tough pill, 5k for used is manageable - ish

[RedSN]

How much does your current Vortech cost?

Nothing! Case closed.

[ZR]

Gonna keep an eye out for a used one I guess. The 10k tag on new is a tough pill, 5k for used is manageable - ish

Just be sure to opt for intercooled version.

[Gabe]

Was out cycling Saturday, like I do nearly every weekend of the year with a few friends. We are in rural Burlington area and a pickup truck comes up behind us blaring his horn, as he passes us, he was squeezing us off the road (no shoulder), got in front us and slammed on the brakes coming to a full stop. I was on the front of the group of 5. Had zero chance to stop and slammed into the back of the pickup doing between 40 and 45km/hr. (We were on a slight descent). Immediately upon impact the driver drove off but luckily one of my friends got the license plate.

Bike is probably garbage, have pretty good injuries to my shoulder, back and both shins, but could have been significantly worse as I ended up in the oncoming traffic lane when I finally stopped barrel rolling down the road

Today he was charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and failure to remain at the scene of an accident and finger printed, police went to his house and threatened a warrant if he didn’t go to the station. Both are criminal charges. At the very least will lose his license

I get people don’t like cyclists and get annoyed that they have to slow down or wait a bit of time, but I think they sometimes forget we are people with families just trying to get some physical activity and are legally allowed to be on the roads. I find it ironic how accommodating people will be for a tractor or a horse and buggy or whatever but see a cyclist and all they see is red.

[Stephen06GT]

Yikes. I hope your injuries are not too severe and that you feel better soon.

[ZR]

OMG, hope your ok.

[92redragtop]

Was out cycling Saturday, like I do nearly every weekend of the year with a few friends. We are in rural Burlington area and a pickup truck comes up behind us blaring his horn, as he passes us, he was squeezing us off the road (no shoulder), got in front us and slammed on the brakes coming to a full stop. I was on the front of the group of 5. Had zero chance to stop and slammed into the back of the pickup doing between 40 and 45km/hr. (We were on a slight descent). Immediately upon impact the driver drove off but luckily one of my friends got the license plate.

Bike is probably garbage, have pretty good injuries to my shoulder, back and both shins, but could have been significantly worse as I ended up in the oncoming traffic lane when I finally stopped barrel rolling down the road

Today he was charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and failure to remain at the scene of an accident and finger printed, police went to his house and threatened a warrant if he didn’t go to the station. Both are criminal charges. At the very least will lose his license

I get people don’t like cyclists and get annoyed that they have to slow down or wait a bit of time, but I think they sometimes forget we are people with families just trying to get some physical activity and are legally allowed to be on the roads. I find it ironic how accommodating people will be for a tractor or a horse and buggy or whatever but see a cyclist and all they see is red.

Glad to hear it wasn't worse. Like a drunk driver, he should not be behind the wheel - Uber for him only going forward.

[92redragtop]

While a hair dryer is a ton of fun, torque, make that instant torque from a PD blower is epic......................just hate how much blowers cost these days.
KB kit works phenomenal on a 2v, have installed a number of em.

I dunno....I'd probably get stunt driving tickets if I had PD blower with all the cops around. Had a couple close calls with the C43.

[hammerhead]

Was out cycling Saturday, like I do nearly every weekend of the year with a few friends. We are in rural Burlington area and a pickup truck comes up behind us blaring his horn, as he passes us, he was squeezing us off the road (no shoulder), got in front us and slammed on the brakes coming to a full stop. I was on the front of the group of 5. Had zero chance to stop and slammed into the back of the pickup doing between 40 and 45km/hr. (We were on a slight descent). Immediately upon impact the driver drove off but luckily one of my friends got the license plate.

Bike is probably garbage, have pretty good injuries to my shoulder, back and both shins, but could have been significantly worse as I ended up in the oncoming traffic lane when I finally stopped barrel rolling down the road

Today he was charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and failure to remain at the scene of an accident and finger printed, police went to his house and threatened a warrant if he didn’t go to the station. Both are criminal charges. At the very least will lose his license

I get people don’t like cyclists and get annoyed that they have to slow down or wait a bit of time, but I think they sometimes forget we are people with families just trying to get some physical activity and are legally allowed to be on the roads. I find it ironic how accommodating people will be for a tractor or a horse and buggy or whatever but see a cyclist and all they see is red.

wow that's crazy shit —I remember being cut off a few times when I was cycling but incidents like yours is getting more common even here where I am with horse and buggy (I've heard things like this from others I know who still ride). I don't know whats wrong with people. Hopeyou can recover andgetback cycling soon!

[ChickenLips]

Was out cycling Saturday, like I do nearly every weekend of the year with a few friends. We are in rural Burlington area and a pickup truck comes up behind us blaring his horn, as he passes us, he was squeezing us off the road (no shoulder), got in front us and slammed on the brakes coming to a full stop. I was on the front of the group of 5. Had zero chance to stop and slammed into the back of the pickup doing between 40 and 45km/hr. (We were on a slight descent). Immediately upon impact the driver drove off but luckily one of my friends got the license plate.

Bike is probably garbage, have pretty good injuries to my shoulder, back and both shins, but could have been significantly worse as I ended up in the oncoming traffic lane when I finally stopped barrel rolling down the road

Today he was charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and failure to remain at the scene of an accident and finger printed, police went to his house and threatened a warrant if he didn’t go to the station. Both are criminal charges. At the very least will lose his license

I get people don’t like cyclists and get annoyed that they have to slow down or wait a bit of time, but I think they sometimes forget we are people with families just trying to get some physical activity and are legally allowed to be on the roads. I find it ironic how accommodating people will be for a tractor or a horse and buggy or whatever but see a cyclist and all they see is red.

not justifying his actions by any stretch.

it's simple math. More cyclists get encountered than tractors or buggies. It's almost assured that among all those cyclist encounters there was an asshole,(just like your pickup driver).

Not all guns are loaded, but all should be treated as if they are.

[bluetoy]

Was out cycling Saturday, like I do nearly every weekend of the year with a few friends. We are in rural Burlington area and a pickup truck comes up behind us blaring his horn, as he passes us, he was squeezing us off the road (no shoulder), got in front us and slammed on the brakes coming to a full stop. I was on the front of the group of 5. Had zero chance to stop and slammed into the back of the pickup doing between 40 and 45km/hr. (We were on a slight descent). Immediately upon impact the driver drove off but luckily one of my friends got the license plate.

Bike is probably garbage, have pretty good injuries to my shoulder, back and both shins, but could have been significantly worse as I ended up in the oncoming traffic lane when I finally stopped barrel rolling down the road

Today he was charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and failure to remain at the scene of an accident and finger printed, police went to his house and threatened a warrant if he didn’t go to the station. Both are criminal charges. At the very least will lose his license

I get people don’t like cyclists and get annoyed that they have to slow down or wait a bit of time, but I think they sometimes forget we are people with families just trying to get some physical activity and are legally allowed to be on the roads. I find it ironic how accommodating people will be for a tractor or a horse and buggy or whatever but see a cyclist and all they see is red.

Quick Question. Were you all riding in single file? If not might explain the stupidity of the pickup driver. Some people are just too much in a dam hurry or just hate having anything in front of them. I try to never ride on roads. People are crazy.

[Laffs]

How much does your current Vortech cost?

Nothing! Case closed.

Sorta. I'm running Methanol injection for cooling charged air currently which is effective but refilling and monitoring tank is annoying, at best. I have been looking for either a front mount setup or an aftercooler the cheapest FMIC is about $1200 to do, more if I switch to blow through maf, and an aftercooler is more still. Been down a rabbit hole of Cobra stuff again, that whine is just intoxicating and not having a healthy low end is my only gripe on the cars performance at moment. So it's like do I spend $2000 to ditch the meth for a more robust cooler or just fuck it and $5000-6000 to find a 2.1 IC kit?

[Gabe]

We were, but it is literally a back country road with very little traffic.

Driver was found in Waterloo and charged with two criminal counts, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and failure to remain at the scene

[ChickenLips]

My clap back to modern automotive engineers is to reuse single use clips.

Pull a motor mount to get to trans dipstick, fuck you.

[hammerhead]

Got my new Commercial Safety Inspection Equipment —go to August 1 to figure it out LOL

40070

[Old Fart]

My Canadian Tire Triangles account just got hacked. The thief took over $2000 of my Canadian Tire money and spent it in Brampton! You would think that if you are redeeming a large amount of CDN Tire money they would require some kind of ID. Thankfully, they will be replacing it.

[92redragtop]

Did you use that password anywhere else?

[Old Fart]

Nope

[ZR]

That bites.

[ChickenLips]

hacked at their end

[Zee]

Got the JBA axleback installed, fitment was quite an issue but we made it happen..ended up having to weld it.
WOW what a difference. MASSIVE difference in the level of sound and the over all quality of the sound.
Exhaust note is deep, sounds great on wide open throttle, still has the pops and bangs i love.
Close to no drone in the car, start ups are not setting off alarms any more. All the videos i found on Youtube were over 10 years old... very surprised people dont opt for this set up more often.

[ChickenLips]

heimholtz resonator tubes work (apparently) to eliminate Fox drone

[redo75]

Helmholtz resonator for info

[Zee]

heimholtz resonator tubes work (apparently) to eliminate Fox drone

The wife rode in the car yesterday all day and absolutely loves it.
The drone is not bad at all.

[IanGTCS]

That happened to me a year or so ago, they used it in a Montreal suburb. Got fed up on hold and given the runaround and gave up.

When my Petro points were taken it was 2 emails. So much easier.

[Old Fart]

I got the points back. It was just one phone call and it took a few days for the reimbursement.

[ZR]

Nicely done.

[Zee]

Loving the jba's!! She still chops.
No drone club lol


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[Laffs]

Ever feel like sometimes everything just fucking sucks?

[Zee]

Ever feel like sometimes everything just fucking sucks?

Yes, all the time

[ZR]

Life can be an absolute biotch sometimes.

[Snaketamer]

Wow... Toyota replacing nearly 102,000 engines in 2022-23 Tundras and LX600s... Can you say 'Billions'?

https://driving.ca/auto-news/driver-info/toyota-tundra-lexus-lx-recalled-for-engine-replacements