Post whatever is on your mind!!

[hammerhead]

Also seeing a few guys opting to replace rear shocks after complaining about control when the road gets rough / through dips etc with excellent results. Sounds like a heavy rear springs with not enough shock to properly control them

I’ve been reading - found a good thread and finding this out. Odd Ford is not releasing the spring rates or travel (that at I can find). My guess is the travel is around 1” the front springs around 300 pds and the rears around 500. It appears there is not much that can be done to the front without major fab work and that’s getting me thinking and then I have to smack myself in The head and remind myself it’s your daily dumbass lol. They canceled the GT model from 2023 and come out with a replacement version with a 1” taller suspension magnaride and call it a rally version. What a joke. No offence to anyone who aspires to or owns one. It’s just a poor fix to what I think is a big problem. I hear they may be a news design for 2027.

Edit: did find something that said 2.5” travel for my model and 2.1 for the GT. I guess bump stops and travel explain no lean. I’m ok with the firm ride it’s the caster that bothers me and will take it to the shop you mentioned and have them look at it. The only issue I don’t like in the rear is sometimes the tires momentarily leave the ground that’s cringe worthy when they return yikes the bite like something is going to break.

[Old Fart]

Sleepy time!

https://i.postimg.cc/HsbYH2YM/unnamed.jpg

[hammerhead]

peeps are punctual with the Christmas Lights...

[ZR]

be interesting to see if your Mach E has any amount of drop out when lifted by the chassis. Lack of total travel, makes perfect sense why some are seeing such positive results with a shock change. Been involved i a number of lowered rides on cheapie coilovers. In each case very limited compression travel but worst part is even less drop out meaning tires are constantly loosing contact with the road. Always feels amazing on smooth roads but add even a small dip and the car instantly becomes instable with ridiculously poor ride.

[hammerhead]

be interesting to see if your Mach E has any amount of drop out when lifted by the chassis. Lack of total travel, makes perfect sense why some are seeing such positive results with a shock change. Been involved i a number of lowered rides on cheapie coilovers. In each case very limited compression travel but worst part is even less drop out meaning tires are constantly loosing contact with the road. Always feels amazing on smooth roads but add even a small dip and the car instantly becomes instable with ridiculously poor ride.

driving on fresh pavement with the radio off is weird, it is so quiet. for the most part the roads I use regularly are good. downtown TO is rough and some spots of the 400 series highways. 407 serrated sections not much fun. I like the car. Its kind of like a sleeper. A grocery getter with a bit of whoop ass. Girls seem to like the car so it fits the moniker "a secretaries car" lol —if I was to compare it to a mustang it would be the Foxbody, only because of its size and interior size and setup. It be real fun if it where standard tranny and I could break the rear end loose once in a while. The High Commander wants one now which is strange because she usually doesn't know what the hell she is driving. She would call me up from CT and tell me she's trying get new wipers and wants to know what kind of car she drives. hahaha but shes a good cook!

[ChickenLips]

two days away and the entire news cycle is distracted by a squirrel.

[5.4MarkVIII]

two days away and the entire news cycle is distracted by a squirrel.
Rob a store. No big deal. Mug people. No big deal. Random assaults on subway. No big deal.

Squirrel as a pet? got to get on top of that we need half a dozen officers and the squirrel must die.

I mean I kind of get it.

[ChickenLips]

Rob a store. No big deal. Mug people. No big deal. Random assaults on subway. No big deal.

Squirrel as a pet? got to get on top of that we need half a dozen officers and the squirrel must die.

I mean I kind of get it.

it's a distraction, and this time literally a squirrel.

[Scrape]

That is sad to see.
Sleepy time!

https://i.postimg.cc/HsbYH2YM/unnamed.jpg

[ChickenLips]

That is sad to see.

snow is just dust with a low melting point.

[1BAD92LX]

Brine on all the roads up here.
So car season is officially over. ��

[Laffs]

I hate Samsung appliances.

[5.4MarkVIII]

I hate Samsung appliances.

Join the club. It’s a very long line. Toss up between Samsung and LG as to who is the worse of the big names.

[Laffs]

Join the club. It’s a very long line. Toss up between Samsung and LG as to who is the worse of the big names.

LOL

My current house inherited both. Washer is randomly dumping water in to the drum even when off.

[5.4MarkVIII]

LOL

My current house inherited both. Washer is randomly dumping water in to the drum even when off.

Most likely just a water valve. I think the saving grace for Samsung is parts are fairly cheap.

[Scrape]

My 15 year old GE is doing this too once in a while. I looked into the water valve for it but due to the age of the unit parts are no longer available. Time for a new washer eventually. Right now it has been fine for the last 8 months...knock on wood...
LOL

My current house inherited both. Washer is randomly dumping water in to the drum even when off.

[5.4MarkVIII]

My 15 year old GE is doing this too once in a while. I looked into the water valve for it but due to the age of the unit parts are no longer available. Time for a new washer eventually. Right now it has been fine for the last 8 months...knock on wood...

How old? Shoot me the model number for lol see if there are aftermarket or universal fit that will work for you.

[Scrape]

It is roughly 15 years old. PM sent Josh.

Thanks!


How old? Shoot me the model number for lol see if there are aftermarket or universal fit that will work for you.

[LX89]

My Maytag fridge,stove and washing machine are 32-33 years old and still working.

Crap made today cant come close to that.

[Laffs]

Most likely just a water valve. I think the saving grace for Samsung is parts are fairly cheap.

Thanks, I might google and see but likely gonna pitch these, they were not cleaned/maintained when we bought the house so I did my best to clean them up but might be better to just pitch them for a pair of Speed Queens

[ChickenLips]

I've got a Kenmore that's gotta be 40+ years old, still chugging.

My stove, fridge, microwave are all about the same vintage.

My furnace was put in 1983, a Clare, still chugging (although it didn't like the addition of a smart tstat, which has been revoked).

These things will outlive me.

[IanGTCS]

My Maytag washer was about 25 and needed a couple of small repairs which I did. Then the pump went and while likely an easy repair the burning electrical smell told me I'd never feel safe with it again, especially since it's directly under my son's bed, so I bought a new one.

[hammerhead]

Here's a trailer I'm doing a safety on today. I did the brakes on this trailer 6months to a year ago. It has new brake shoes and drums, new shocks, new brake chambers, new slack adjusters (adjust brakes) 8 new tires. I have to take this apart to take measurement and photo's. It will need nothing else. It will take me 5-6 hours to take measurements for nothing. All our trailers are in similar condition, about 200. If you're ever wondering why shit you buy cost so much this is part of the reason.

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[ChickenLips]

this is going on all over. I just returned to work thanks to inflation. My job is paper pushing all manner of safety forms and ridiculous inspections. Millions being spent on a project to bubble wrap a job. It was being done one way for about 70 years and one guy got stupid and hurt himself so now the whole works has to change. Of course the profit loss will be passed on to the final customer.

I'm just another cog, taking my slice.

I'm constantly amazed that society can still afford stupid.

[hammerhead]

never ends —taking the bike lanes out now.

[LX89]

Here's a trailer I'm doing a safety on today. I did the brakes on this trailer 6months to a year ago. It has new brake shoes and drums, new shocks, new brake chambers, new slack adjusters (adjust brakes) 8 new tires. I have to take this apart to take measurement and photo's. It will need nothing else. It will take me 5-6 hours to take measurements for nothing. All our trailers are in similar condition, about 200. If you're ever wondering why shit you buy cost so much this is part of the reason.

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Just curious how much those drums and brake shoes cost?

[bluetoy]

Just curious how much those drums and brake shoes cost?

Much less than you think. It's been a couple years but last time I bought 3600-A drums they were around $125. Brake kits were about 80 bucks per wheel. They might be more now.

[hammerhead]

Just curious how much those drums and brake shoes cost?

Like Blue Toy said - It's not too expensive. To buy just brake shoes and drums on the cheap it would be under $200/wheel. There are more expensive brake shoes and drums and shoes if upgrading that could take you to 4-500/wheel. Brake shoes and drums are just part of the brakes. There are many other parts that make up the system (some had been replaced here) and could run north of $3000.00 range if a complete brake job is required. There are also disc brake available and the cost of disc brakes this size are off the charts nuts.

If a company owns 200 trailer and maybe 100 trucks its adds up fast.

[Laffs]

I will not put an intake, throttle body and tuner on my daily...I will not put an intake, throttle body and tuner on my daily...I will not put an intake, throttle body and tuner on my daily...

[ZR]

^ The way I figure it, every dollar I waste on the daily is a dollar less for mods on the hot rods.

[RedSN]

Don’t mod the DD

[IanGTCS]

Don’t mod the DD

We've all done it and regretted it. I put super firm motor mounts in a daily and it felt like a paint shaker at idle.

[5.4MarkVIII]

I will not put an intake, throttle body and tuner on my daily...I will not put an intake, throttle body and tuner on my daily...I will not put an intake, throttle body and tuner on my daily...

DO IT!

[Old Fart]

First time ever...mowed the lawn today at 10C!

[True Blue]

Found a $50 bill while raking leaves this morning.

[ChickenLips]

Found a $50 bill while raking leaves this morning.

shhh, you'll get taxed on that capital gain

[MUSTANGWOP]

Found a $50 bill while raking leaves this morning.

Your wife planted that to trick you to go rake the leaves yearly thinking you may find more $$$, lol
I'm raking ours this weekend, I'll let you know if my wife planted an $$$ in ours.

Nice find though!!

[92redragtop]

Found a $50 bill while raking leaves this morning.

What kind of sidewalk cash deals are going down in your neighbourhood???

[RedSN]

Good job spotting a red bill amongst red leaves.

[Stephen06GT]

I saw my first Cyber Truck today. Can confirm they are as ugly in person as they are in pictures. I heard a YouTuber describe the look as an aluminum door stop, he wasn’t wrong.

[ZR]

Frustrated.
Ordered sled trail permits, paid additional for tracking, follow it's progress right up till it shows delivered, of course it isn't actually here. Why is it so fucking difficult for anyone to actually do their job these days? Didn't get my package but did get the neighbors hydro bill. No idea where to go from here until I speak with the OFSC office on Monday but have heard it involves filing a police report. Only upside is of course I don't need them right now but it was just so freakin easy when there was a point of sale meaning hand over your money, walk away with the permits in your hand.
Spoiled when for years we had the same mail carrier, someone that actually cared about his job, sux he retired but wish him well.

[5.4MarkVIII]

I feel that. Trying to get a passport for my kid. Seems every time you talk to them they need something else.

[ChickenLips]

Frustrated.
Ordered sled trail permits, paid additional for tracking, follow it's progress right up till it shows delivered, of course it isn't actually here. Why is it so fucking difficult for anyone to actually do their job these days? Didn't get my package but did get the neighbors hydro bill. No idea where to go from here until I speak with the OFSC office on Monday but have heard it involves filing a police report. Only upside is of course I don't need them right now but it was just so freakin easy when there was a point of sale meaning hand over your money, walk away with the permits in your hand.
Spoiled when for years we had the same mail carrier, someone that actually cared about his job, sux he retired but wish him well.

now think about mail in voting

[ChickenLips]

got home about 1:30 am. Looked up into clear starry skies and saw a cluster of 4 lights in line travelling north west to south east at speed. I'm thinking low orbit starlink, they were moving faast

[True Blue]

What kind of sidewalk cash deals are going down in your neighbourhood???

I would love to know too because I want in on the action. Lol.


Good job spotting a red bill amongst red leaves.

What caught my eye was the hologram on the note reflecting back.

[Stephen06GT]

The legend lives on from the Chippewa on down of the big lake they called Gitche Gumee…

49 years ago today.

[ZR]

^ Yes it was.

[Zee]

So gents,

I have declined the offer for the BC job.
The little one is currently going through the 14month sleep regression paired with teething and the flu for the past week. If we didnt have the support of our family, I dont think we could stay alive.
Sleepless nights, constant fussiness, we are drained - and I could not imagine going through waves of this while being in another time zone... all for another 30k increase.
Feels like a weight has been lifted off my shoulder.

[hammerhead]

So gents,

I have declined the offer for the BC job.
The little one is currently going through the 14month sleep regression paired with teething and the flu for the past week. If we didnt have the support of our family, I dont think we could stay alive.
Sleepless nights, constant fussiness, we are drained - and I could not imagine going through waves of this while being in another time zone... all for another 30k increase.
Feels like a weight has been lifted off my shoulder.

Your very close to the fun age for your toddler (2yrs old) —your going to love it and you don't want to miss it.

[ZR]

Frustrated.
Ordered sled trail permits, paid additional for tracking, follow it's progress right up till it shows delivered, of course it isn't actually here. Why is it so fucking difficult for anyone to actually do their job these days? Didn't get my package but did get the neighbors hydro bill. No idea where to go from here until I speak with the OFSC office on Monday but have heard it involves filing a police report. Only upside is of course I don't need them right now but it was just so freakin easy when there was a point of sale meaning hand over your money, walk away with the permits in your hand.
Spoiled when for years we had the same mail carrier, someone that actually cared about his job, sux he retired but wish him well.


UPDATE

Turns out neighbor got my package and was nice enough to drop if off in my mail box. Really wish our previous letter carrier was still in the game.

[Quicksilver]

Your very close to the fun age for your toddler (2yrs old) —your going to love it and you don't want to miss it.

If you have a daughter, just wait till she's 14-15 years old. You ain't seen nothin' yet!

[hammerhead]

If you have a daughter, just wait till she's 14-15 years old. You ain't seen nothin' yet!

I have four daughters —youngest is 17. Sent them this poem last night for encouragement by Ada Limon. My daughters are so much fun to be around. Sometimes I’m in the room with them and their mother and the shit they talk about blows me away lol. It’s like I’m not even in the room.

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[Zee]

Your very close to the fun age for your toddler (2yrs old) —your going to love it and you don't want to miss it.

Super excited for this age and I dont want to miss a second

[ChickenLips]

Super excited for this age and I dont want to miss a second

if there's gonna be a second, don't wait too long

[Laffs]

Your very close to the fun age for your toddler (2yrs old) —your going to love it and you don't want to miss it.

Yup, mine just turned to 2 and its hilarious how her little personality just amplified over night.

[LX89]

UPDATE

Turns out neighbor got my package and was nice enough to drop if off in my mail box. Really wish our previous letter carrier was still in the game.

That's what a good neighbor does.
Years ago we were expecting some important mail,(around 3 letters) that didn't arrive,so my mother went around to the immediate neighbors asking if they recieved it by chance.

The guy two doors down admitted he got it and said,"it didn't have my name on it so I threw it in the garbage".
Takes a total asshole to do that.This guy was a chronic drunk.

Before he did that a letter for him from a bank came to our place and my parents put it in his mailbox.

[ChickenLips]

That's what a good neighbor does.
Years ago we were expecting some important mail,(around 3 letters) that didn't arrive,so my mother went around to the immediate neighbors asking if they recieved it by chance.

The guy two doors down admitted he got it and said,"it didn't have my name on it so I threw it in the garbage".
Takes a total asshole to do that.This guy was a chronic drunk.

Before he did that a letter for him from a bank came to our place and my parents put it in his mailbox.

I'm the auxillary mail carrier here. Keys left in the superbox get put under welcome mats, neighbors mail gets hand delivered.

[ZR]

That's what a good neighbor does.
Years ago we were expecting some important mail,(around 3 letters) that didn't arrive,so my mother went around to the immediate neighbors asking if they recieved it by chance.

The guy two doors down admitted he got it and said,"it didn't have my name on it so I threw it in the garbage".
Takes a total asshole to do that.This guy was a chronic drunk.

Before he did that a letter for him from a bank came to our place and my parents put it in his mailbox.


Exactly that, sadly extremely rare this day and age.

[True Blue]

Mounted the snow tires on the family hauler this morning. Friendly reminder, check the air pressure of the spare tire if equipped.

[Scrape]

That was ages ago for me. Mine is 25 years old already.
Your very close to the fun age for your toddler (2yrs old) —your going to love it and you don't want to miss it.

[IanGTCS]

Wife's old car provisionally sold today, pick up later this week. Easy sale, nice people. She was actually comparing the same three vehicles we considered when buying it originally. Any only a couple of scammers involved.

[Laffs]

That was ages ago for me. Mine is 25 years old already.

Does it really go by as fast as they say it does?

[ZR]

^^^ NOPE............FASTER.

[MUSTANGWOP]

^^^ NOPE............FASTER.

110% agree

[Laffs]

Damn

[Scrape]

OMG yes! Scary fast.
Does it really go by as fast as they say it does?

[Zee]

Yup, mine just turned to 2 and its hilarious how her little personality just amplified over night.

Awesome!

We have all been sick since last week... first the little one got sick, then the wife then me. Man, what a rough week - no end in sight so far.
On the plus side, getting my car dyno tuned on Friday at DCT - super pumped.

[LX89]

Exactly that, sadly extremely rare this day and age.

True.
This is not the Canada I grew up in.

[ChickenLips]

True.
This is not the Canada I grew up in.

The decline of the high trust society

[Quicksilver]

Does it really go by as fast as they say it does?

Faster than a speeding bullet.
My granddaughter will be 16 in March. Honest to g-d it feels like she was just born yesterday.
And I had my 74th birthday a month ago. Sometimes i sit there in my reclining chair, blanket bunched up around my neck, wondering where the hell all that time went.