Popcorn Sutton
Throbbing Member
Posts: 3,206 Join Date: Jun 27, 2018
Likes: 7,364
|
Post by Popcorn Sutton on Jul 29, 2023 12:59:39 GMT -5
I wish I had the money to buy another 2 of the trucks I like rn and put them in storage for the future when my current one goes(might only need one realistically )They just keep getting worse. Doesn’t matter what brand you fancy. And I just don’t have hope it will ever get better. Sometimes simple is just better.
|
|
pbcookies
Pulsating Member
Redeemed 09 Poster
mouth of the north
Posts: 9,604 Join Date: Jun 28, 2018
Likes: 31,243
BiL Premium Poster: 👨💻
|
Post by pbcookies on Jul 29, 2023 13:25:52 GMT -5
I wish I had the money to buy another 2 of the trucks I like rn and put them in storage for the future when my current one goes(might only need one realistically )They just keep getting worse. Doesn’t matter what brand you fancy. And I just don’t have hope it will ever get better. Sometimes simple is just better. which ones do you like? I agree that modern technology has gotten very annoying and "features" on modern cars like lane detection and all manner of other bleeps and bloops is incredibly irritating. I do feel that people are also quick to forget that in the old days, a car at 100k miles was basically ready to fall apart like the Bluesmobile at any second.
|
|
yosupbro
Throbbing Member
Posts: 3,421 Join Date: Oct 14, 2017 Likes: 7,214
|
Post by yosupbro on Jul 29, 2023 13:44:43 GMT -5
I turned off every stupid fucking feature immediately. Fuck a lane assist fuck a road departure fuck a auto stop start
|
|
Pat
Pulsating Member
bodybuilder monica lewisnky
various whatnots
Posts: 13,839 Join Date: Oct 28, 2018
Likes: 23,417
|
Post by Pat on Jul 29, 2023 13:52:09 GMT -5
Pull a trailer at elevation in Colorado No thanks. For me, lack of maintenance is the sole selling point. Sorry PB, I dislike your trade🤓
|
|
theywalkedinline
Pulsating Member
the search function actually works for me
one of highest quality (and most accessible) M.A. programs in the country
Posts: 12,208 Join Date: Jun 28, 2018
Likes: 32,004
|
Post by theywalkedinline on Jul 29, 2023 15:20:34 GMT -5
I wish I had the money to buy another 2 of the trucks I like rn and put them in storage for the future when my current one goes(might only need one realistically )They just keep getting worse. Doesn’t matter what brand you fancy. And I just don’t have hope it will ever get better. Sometimes simple is just better. which ones do you like? I agree that modern technology has gotten very annoying and "features" on modern cars like lane detection and all manner of other bleeps and bloops is incredibly irritating. I do feel that people are also quick to forget that in the old days, a car at 100k miles was basically ready to fall apart like the Bluesmobile at any second. Once the Japanese entered the market that really changed. The amount of computers on all vehicles is insane these days. My dad stopped doing engine work a few years ago after 30 years of turning a wrench and strictly does wiring on Peterbilt's and that in itself is information overload. Cylinder deactivation/active fuel management is my biggest complaint, especially in new GM trucks.
|
|
Popcorn Sutton
Throbbing Member
Posts: 3,206 Join Date: Jun 27, 2018
Likes: 7,364
|
Post by Popcorn Sutton on Jul 29, 2023 19:23:28 GMT -5
I wish I had the money to buy another 2 of the trucks I like rn and put them in storage for the future when my current one goes(might only need one realistically )They just keep getting worse. Doesn’t matter what brand you fancy. And I just don’t have hope it will ever get better. Sometimes simple is just better. which ones do you like? I agree that modern technology has gotten very annoying and "features" on modern cars like lane detection and all manner of other bleeps and bloops is incredibly irritating. I do feel that people are also quick to forget that in the old days, a car at 100k miles was basically ready to fall apart like the Bluesmobile at any second. I was referring to 1st -4th gen cummins (some of which I guess aren’t that old) but there are some other trucks/engines/cars as well. I have only owned 4.0 jeeps and cummins.current is a 18 that I plan to drive till the thing blows up. But even then with egr/dpf/def shit who knows( it’s a crock of shit, but living in a state with inspections I just leave it be) the last tj I had had 275k and I got it with 150 and I don’t remember doing engine work besides tightening down the valve cover down cuz there was a small weird squeal that was chased down for months. Changed the slave cylandwe a few times but thing just ran I just worry that with the way things are going things will only continue to just get worse. I rent cars all the time because of work and like I every year it just gets worse. Some new dumb feature that’s just something else to malfunction or go wrong.I actually just drove a Tesla for the first time today and maybe I’m just a knuckledragger but thing was just too fucking complicated.
|
|
theywalkedinline
Pulsating Member
the search function actually works for me
one of highest quality (and most accessible) M.A. programs in the country
Posts: 12,208 Join Date: Jun 28, 2018
Likes: 32,004
|
Post by theywalkedinline on Jul 29, 2023 20:11:28 GMT -5
Teslas are also made with some of the worst fucking craftsmanship. Gaps in body panels, mismatched paint. Shit.
|
|
stephanie
Pulsating Member
goth icon
Posts: 21,244 Join Date: Jun 27, 2018 Likes: 32,471
|
Post by stephanie on Jul 29, 2023 21:13:13 GMT -5
i generally dislike safety features but blind spot warning is pretty clutch now that almost every car seemingly has terrible visibility from the drivers seat (in my apinion)
the forward collision warning on my vw is fine but in the nissans I’d driven it always mistakes certain curbs for an imminent collision and is super annoying as a result.
|
|
stephanie
Pulsating Member
goth icon
Posts: 21,244 Join Date: Jun 27, 2018 Likes: 32,471
|
Post by stephanie on Jul 29, 2023 21:13:44 GMT -5
you would have to pay me to drive a tesla
|
|
vomitponx
Throbbing Member
Stuck on Candy Crush level 69
Posts: 4,416 Join Date: Jul 14, 2018
Likes: 7,564
|
Post by vomitponx on Aug 1, 2023 15:47:47 GMT -5
do people usually tip their mechanic for an oil change, i used to slide my guy 5-10 bucks but now im second guessing it
|
|
tandoori jones
Pulsating Member
lake dues
Posts: 12,029 Join Date: Jun 27, 2018
Likes: 34,322
|
Post by tandoori jones on Aug 1, 2023 17:06:32 GMT -5
do people usually tip their mechanic for an oil change, i used to slide my guy 5-10 bucks but now im second guessing it wut.
|
|
jimmyspudboy
Throbbing Member
nice
Posts: 3,610 Join Date: Jul 3, 2018
Likes: 12,858
|
Post by jimmyspudboy on Aug 1, 2023 17:10:39 GMT -5
I wouldn't.
|
|
yosupbro
Throbbing Member
Posts: 3,421 Join Date: Oct 14, 2017 Likes: 7,214
|
Post by yosupbro on Aug 1, 2023 17:27:27 GMT -5
Fuck no. Unless they look hot like pb
|
|
pbcookies
Pulsating Member
Redeemed 09 Poster
mouth of the north
Posts: 9,604 Join Date: Jun 28, 2018
Likes: 31,243
BiL Premium Poster: 👨💻
|
Post by pbcookies on Aug 1, 2023 17:47:19 GMT -5
do people usually tip their mechanic for an oil change, i used to slide my guy 5-10 bucks but now im second guessing it haha no although I do probably get $50-100 in tips for various jobs per week, just not usually oil changes not unheard of though
|
|
lsdouche
Turgid Member
moron
Posts: 1,073 Join Date: May 11, 2022
Likes: 2,392
|
Post by lsdouche on Aug 1, 2023 18:38:56 GMT -5
I want to put a 2 inch lift on my Ranger, but everywhere I've called is months out and I'm sure I'll have found something else to spend my money on by then.
Also want to put some new bars and a customized fuel tank on my bike and I could probably do it myself but I'm scared of fucking it up.
|
|
pbcookies
Pulsating Member
Redeemed 09 Poster
mouth of the north
Posts: 9,604 Join Date: Jun 28, 2018
Likes: 31,243
BiL Premium Poster: 👨💻
|
Post by pbcookies on Aug 1, 2023 18:41:56 GMT -5
I want to put a 2 inch lift on my Ranger, but everywhere I've called is months out and I'm sure I'll have found something else to spend my money on by then. Also want to put some new bars and a customized fuel tank on my bike and I could probably do it myself but I'm scared of fucking it up. I put a new sending unit in the fuel tank of a Nissan SUV today, which required tearing the interior out of the rear of the car, messy, complicated stuff, and I'm a himbo You can handle the fuel tank, I believe in you
|
|
bonerinsweatpants
Pulsating Member
*Break Stuff riff*
Credit Card Churner superfan
Posts: 12,642 Join Date: Jun 27, 2018
Likes: 23,564
BiL Premium Poster: 💻
|
Post by bonerinsweatpants on Aug 1, 2023 18:44:45 GMT -5
yall work on teslas? finna drive out to the midwest just to see a bil grease monkey tweak my whip
|
|
pbcookies
Pulsating Member
Redeemed 09 Poster
mouth of the north
Posts: 9,604 Join Date: Jun 28, 2018
Likes: 31,243
BiL Premium Poster: 👨💻
|
Post by pbcookies on Aug 1, 2023 18:46:27 GMT -5
yall work on teslas? finna drive out to the midwest just to see a bil grease monkey tweak my whip the only thing I ever did on a Tesla was a set of tires, but I assume the brakes and the suspension and all that are all the same. No idea about parts availability though, I think that was the source of some controversy years ago PM me if you're ever in the area
|
|
Pat
Pulsating Member
bodybuilder monica lewisnky
various whatnots
Posts: 13,839 Join Date: Oct 28, 2018
Likes: 23,417
|
Post by Pat on Aug 1, 2023 18:58:31 GMT -5
do people usually tip their mechanic for an oil change, i used to slide my guy 5-10 bucks but now im second guessing it Yes, I subscribe to the treat yo'self mentality
|
|
pbcookies
Pulsating Member
Redeemed 09 Poster
mouth of the north
Posts: 9,604 Join Date: Jun 28, 2018
Likes: 31,243
BiL Premium Poster: 👨💻
|
Post by pbcookies on Aug 1, 2023 19:27:32 GMT -5
do people usually tip their mechanic for an oil change, i used to slide my guy 5-10 bucks but now im second guessing it Yes, I subscribe to the treat yo'self mentality pat, what's your go-to self-treat in the $5-10 range? I'm going big soft pretzel and Coke Slurpee
|
|
tandoori jones
Pulsating Member
lake dues
Posts: 12,029 Join Date: Jun 27, 2018
Likes: 34,322
|
Post by tandoori jones on Aug 1, 2023 19:30:34 GMT -5
do people usually tip their mechanic for an oil change, i used to slide my guy 5-10 bucks but now im second guessing it haha no although I do probably get $50-100 in tips for various jobs per week, just not usually oil changes not unheard of though yeah, hand and mouth jobs
|
|
pbcookies
Pulsating Member
Redeemed 09 Poster
mouth of the north
Posts: 9,604 Join Date: Jun 28, 2018
Likes: 31,243
BiL Premium Poster: 👨💻
|
Post by pbcookies on Aug 1, 2023 19:33:36 GMT -5
haha no although I do probably get $50-100 in tips for various jobs per week, just not usually oil changes not unheard of though yeah, hand and mouth jobs true, when a customer brings in a fresh box of PCDs, I always say, "Thanks! Time for a hand and mouth job on one of these babies!"
|
|
Tstigz
Pulsating Member
Hope everyone is doing well and having a nice day
Posts: 8,998 Join Date: May 23, 2020
Likes: 42,312
|
Post by Tstigz on Aug 1, 2023 19:40:07 GMT -5
Love tonguing the hole in the center of the PCD 👅
|
|
tandoori jones
Pulsating Member
lake dues
Posts: 12,029 Join Date: Jun 27, 2018
Likes: 34,322
|
Post by tandoori jones on Aug 1, 2023 19:44:00 GMT -5
Love tonguing the hole in the center of the PCD 👅 yeah, if PCD stands for Penis Cock Dick
|
|
rowdiedondown
Quivering Member
Posts: 427 Join Date: Jun 27, 2018
Likes: 502
|
Post by rowdiedondown on Aug 1, 2023 19:51:08 GMT -5
Does it make a difference to go to mechanic that is like official with the car make? wen't to random country shop and they charged shitloads to even change the headlight. So wen't to Suzuki shop, pricey but not wild. Thing is, they keep missing easy stuff and are far away.
|
|
pbcookies
Pulsating Member
Redeemed 09 Poster
mouth of the north
Posts: 9,604 Join Date: Jun 28, 2018
Likes: 31,243
BiL Premium Poster: 👨💻
|
Post by pbcookies on Aug 1, 2023 20:03:03 GMT -5
Does it make a difference to go to mechanic that is like official with the car make? wen't to random country shop and they charged shitloads to even change the headlight. So wen't to Suzuki shop, pricey but not wild. Thing is, they keep missing easy stuff and are far away. The most likely difference is a dealership is going to have all official parts, and an independent shop is going to be getting repro parts from suppliers. As far as the quality of the work, that's all down to who's working at that shop, which is hard to tell unless you've been going somewhere for awhile. Suzuki is a pretty rare make where I'm at, which would make a difference as far as cost goes. What general area are we talking?
|
|
lsdouche
Turgid Member
moron
Posts: 1,073 Join Date: May 11, 2022
Likes: 2,392
|
Post by lsdouche on Aug 1, 2023 20:10:57 GMT -5
I want to put a 2 inch lift on my Ranger, but everywhere I've called is months out and I'm sure I'll have found something else to spend my money on by then. Also want to put some new bars and a customized fuel tank on my bike and I could probably do it myself but I'm scared of fucking it up. I put a new sending unit in the fuel tank of a Nissan SUV today, which required tearing the interior out of the rear of the car, messy, complicated stuff, and I'm a himbo You can handle the fuel tank, I believe in you You know what they say: Himbos do it better. The fuel tank I could definitely do easier than removing my brake lines and that whole ordeal that comes with changing my bars. I just want to be able to stop every time I need to. Do you work on bikes too?
|
|
lsdouche
Turgid Member
moron
Posts: 1,073 Join Date: May 11, 2022
Likes: 2,392
|
Post by lsdouche on Aug 1, 2023 20:11:58 GMT -5
yeah, hand and mouth jobs true, when a customer brings in a fresh box of PCDs, I always say, "Thanks! Time for a hand and mouth job on one of these babies!" You would.
|
|
pbcookies
Pulsating Member
Redeemed 09 Poster
mouth of the north
Posts: 9,604 Join Date: Jun 28, 2018
Likes: 31,243
BiL Premium Poster: 👨💻
|
Post by pbcookies on Aug 1, 2023 20:12:16 GMT -5
I put a new sending unit in the fuel tank of a Nissan SUV today, which required tearing the interior out of the rear of the car, messy, complicated stuff, and I'm a himbo You can handle the fuel tank, I believe in you You know what they say: Himbos do it better. The fuel tank I could definitely do easier than removing my brake lines and that whole ordeal that comes with changing my bars. I just want to be able to stop every time I need to. Do you work on bikes too? I have never worked on a bike in my life but they've gotta be like little cars, or big lawnmowers, so I have full confidence
|
|
lsdouche
Turgid Member
moron
Posts: 1,073 Join Date: May 11, 2022
Likes: 2,392
|
Post by lsdouche on Aug 1, 2023 20:14:01 GMT -5
You know what they say: Himbos do it better. The fuel tank I could definitely do easier than removing my brake lines and that whole ordeal that comes with changing my bars. I just want to be able to stop every time I need to. Do you work on bikes too? I have never worked on a bike in my life but they've gotta be like little cars, or big lawnmowers, so I have full confidence Ah yes, motorcycles: Small car, big lawnmower. 🤣🤣 That needs to be on a shirt or bumper sticker.
|
|