Random thoughts thread

[kanundrum]

Originally Posted by IntotheOcean

Question for you guys: I drive a 02 grand prix gt
Front left wheel needs new hub bearing - don't really know exactly what the part is/does-
But what I do know is that my wheel wobbles slightly at high speeds55mph is the fastest I go in this car.

So my question to you, they quoted me 200$ for the part. Than another 200$ for install..
Is this correct?

Part is probably a bit much but $200 for install seems decent.

[zenki_levin]

$200 is alot for a bearing but that's what dealerships do. I needed new front bearings for the ae86 and the price was high. I probably could have found cheaper ones online but i needed them asap so i paid up.

[dem00n]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PI--8IH5XJw"]Lancia Delta Integrale Evo II - evo diaries - YouTube[/ame]

[M-17]

@OrbitalEllipses, @6-Shift, @kanundrum, When I used to work hands on in my shop I'd use many different types of gloves. I'd mainly liked working with nitrile gloves, mechanix gloves, cat gloves, but my favorites were clc gloves (still use them if needed).

Originally Posted by NickD

I think that unicorns are alpha. It's a f*cking horse with a f*cking horn growing out of its f*cking head! The only way they could be anymore alpha is if they came equipped with Stinger missles on the side. Then you could ride them over to your ex girlfriends house and blow that **** up. If anyone in her family survives, you could spear them with the horn as they crawl out of the rubble and try to run. Then, you could parade around the neighborhood with her grandma's lifeless body on the end of the horn, and proclaim your alphaness, as you watch her neighbors tremble in fear. Then you would be the Unicorn King, and children would sing songs of your adventures for generations to come. Armies would paint murals in your honor with the blood of their vanquished enemies. Man, that would be rad!

I'll have what he's having. :happy0180:

[M-17]

And is it Thirsty Thursday finally?

[6-Shift]

Watched Dazed and Confused last night. New favorite movie, not to mention the best movie soundtrack ever. Thank you to whomever on Spotify compiled all the songs

[kanundrum]

This 220 Piece Mechanics Tool Set For $80 Is An Epic Value

I'm not a huge fan of even lightly complicated processes to score a deal, but this 220-piece Craftsman Mechanics Tool Set for $79.99 is worth it. That's a flat $70 off it's sale price of $149.99. You need to be a Craftsman Club member (see the free signup link on the product page) to get the starting price of $99.99 which is already a solid deal. Now stack both promo codes TOOLS15 and VALPAK5 for another $20 off to get it down to $79.99. Boom! My rule on Craftsman tool sets is that we need to average out to $0.50 or better per piece for it to be a value. So this one at around $0.36 / piece qualifies as one of the best prices I've seen. It's definitely going down as a no-brainer deal on a comprehensive basic tool set.

[kanundrum]

Old But awesome

http://www.aclu.org/ordering-pizza

[Coaster]

Originally Posted by 6-Shift

Watched Dazed and Confused last night. New favorite movie, not to mention the best movie soundtrack ever. Thank you to whomever on Spotify compiled all the songs

One of my favorite movies as well. Great cast.
I saw it way back. It's a really fun movie to watch.
I like this scene.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANM7_NTFvE4"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANM7_NTFvE4[/ame]

[Chewie4299]

Originally Posted by IntotheOcean

Cause I did a Google search and those are not the prices for this part! Am I missing something?

You will always save a crap ton by buying the part yourself and installing yourself (or having a friend do it). Shops markup big time because the majority of the general public doesn't know better.

I've done this job before on an e-350 ford van and it was real easy with the right tools.

[kanundrum]

Free Fast and Furious Pre Screening

http://www.universalscreenings.com/?...FGY6iP6Lfedesk

[kanundrum]

Ah Yes seattle in 1.5 months should be fun

[6-Shift]

Woo finally found a hookup for until the end of school. In other news HOLY CRAP the new standard 2014 scion radio is schweeeeeeet.

[FM Wheels]

I need ratcheting wrenches, that's all I'm missing in my tool box.