Covid Lockdown Activities

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Think of the money you are saving!

with the exception of the actual purchase price of the vehicles, i've spent more this year with more to go on vehicles than i ever have before... ranger just got $900 worth of shop work done(mostly fluids and seals that i'm happier not having to fill a curse jar over), still needs $1200 in front end parts ASAP for a ball joint singing alto(1 ball joint, but i'm replacing all of them so i don't have to deal with it again, all the rubbers rotted), and i'm on the hunt for a FX4 rear axle for the torsen diff..

and in a point of weakness, the brz got an itb kit that i need to install at some point in the next decade. both are due for oil changes, and the brz is at the service interval for many fluids to be swapped... and that doesn't include the snow blower i bought(tat didn't need for the mild winter we ended up having) that i'm still paying off (yay, 0%!!).

it's shaping up to be one of the most expensive years so far for me. i made most of these decisions on the financial forecasts for the year before disease killed everything.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by soundman98

with the exception of the actual purchase price of the vehicles, i've spent more this year with more to go on vehicles than i ever have before... ranger just got $900 worth of shop work done(mostly fluids and seals that i'm happier not having to fill a curse jar over), still needs $1200 in front end parts ASAP for a ball joint singing alto(1 ball joint, but i'm replacing all of them so i don't have to deal with it again, all the rubbers rotted), and i'm on the hunt for a FX4 rear axle for the torsen diff..

and in a point of weakness, the brz got an itb kit that i need to install at some point in the next decade. both are due for oil changes, and the brz is at the service interval for many fluids to be swapped... and that doesn't include the snow blower i bought(tat didn't need for the mild winter we ended up having) that i'm still paying off (yay, 0%!!).

it's shaping up to be one of the most expensive years so far for me. i made most of these decisions on the financial forecasts for the year before disease killed everything.

ITBs huh? Do go on.

[soundman98]

it's a box. it has parts wrapped in bubble wrap. i'm told the parts assemble into something that makes angels sing and traffic part to allow me through.

that's all i know.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by soundman98

that's all i know.

it's enough

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Spuds

Ok, we can all agree that it's 01:02 UTC. You know, because it's universal.

don't be tryen to confuse the issue.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Will BRZ

Been like this since the lockdown started. I’d normally be out having fun right now, but instead it’s Saturday night and I’m sitting here sharing times with strangers

It's just the same o - same o for me -

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by soundman98

with the exception of the actual purchase price of the vehicles, i've spent more this year with more to go on vehicles than i ever have before... ranger just got $900 worth of shop work done(mostly fluids and seals that i'm happier not having to fill a curse jar over), still needs $1200 in front end parts ASAP for a ball joint singing alto(1 ball joint, but i'm replacing all of them so i don't have to deal with it again, all the rubbers rotted), and i'm on the hunt for a FX4 rear axle for the torsen diff..

and in a point of weakness, the brz got an itb kit that i need to install at some point in the next decade. both are due for oil changes, and the brz is at the service interval for many fluids to be swapped... and that doesn't include the snow blower i bought(tat didn't need for the mild winter we ended up having) that i'm still paying off (yay, 0%!!).

it's shaping up to be one of the most expensive years so far for me. i made most of these decisions on the financial forecasts for the year before disease killed everything.

I'm sorry, soundman98, but I just have to do this - - tough love and all ya know -

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by Will BRZ

Been like this since the lockdown started. I’d normally be out having fun right now, but instead it’s Saturday night and I’m sitting here sharing times with strangers

I have had pneumonia for over 3 weeks and am just getting over it. With all this shit that has been going on I haven't been able to go out and do anything. Niece was born on the 9th and I haven't gotten to meet her.

Originally Posted by soundman98

with the exception of the actual purchase price of the vehicles, i've spent more this year with more to go on vehicles than i ever have before... ranger just got $900 worth of shop work done(mostly fluids and seals that i'm happier not having to fill a curse jar over), still needs $1200 in front end parts ASAP for a ball joint singing alto(1 ball joint, but i'm replacing all of them so i don't have to deal with it again, all the rubbers rotted), and i'm on the hunt for a FX4 rear axle for the torsen diff..

and in a point of weakness, the brz got an itb kit that i need to install at some point in the next decade. both are due for oil changes, and the brz is at the service interval for many fluids to be swapped... and that doesn't include the snow blower i bought(tat didn't need for the mild winter we ended up having) that i'm still paying off (yay, 0%!!).

it's shaping up to be one of the most expensive years so far for me. i made most of these decisions on the financial forecasts for the year before disease killed everything.

I have spent about 2500 on my car this year and haven't even driven it in a month. Can't wait to hear how you like the ITB's though. I have too much other shit on my list before I will consider what to do next for more power.

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by humfrz

I'm sorry, soundman98, but I just have to do this - - tough love and all ya know -

lol. don't worry, i did it to myself already!

this is what i get for putting faith in those financial forecasts! always be weary of people that say they're smarter!

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by soundman98

it's a box. it has parts wrapped in bubble wrap. i'm told the parts assemble into something that makes angels sing and traffic part to allow me through.

that's all i know.

What all do you need to support it? New ECU?

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

What all do you need to support it? New ECU?

should be just a tune. i think. i'll likely go through delicioustuning, but holding off on contacting them until i'm actually ready to proceed with doing it..

this is one of the only builds with details--it says they just used ecutek's racerom, everything else being stock
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw4At62nqOw&t=1s[/ame]

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by soundman98

should be just a tune. i think. i'll likely go through delicioustuning, but holding off on contacting them until i'm actually ready to proceed with doing it..

this is one of the only builds with details--it says they just used ecutek's racerom..

Talk about adding complexity to your build.

Good luck.

[Sapphireho]

Captain's log, stardate 12.

It has been 12 twelve days of isolation in Corona Sector 5. We have been asked not to make contact with the other beings in the sector, maintaining at least a 6 parsec distance.

Most of the crew is handling it well, however, both the divorce and pregnancy rates have increased drastically on board. Most are catching up on hobbies, and binge watching 20th century westerns.

We do have many sick on board. We could sure use more tricorders. The one Bones has is being passed around more than an Orian slave girl.

We are also experiencing a shortage of toilet paper and have resorted to coffee filters and Klingon Talons. Don't ask me how that works. Paper items seem to be the only items the replicator cannot replicate since Spock was bored and took it apart.

To be continued....

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by soundman98

lol. don't worry, i did it to myself already!

this is what i get for putting faith in those financial forecasts! always be weary of people that say they're smarter!

Yep, this is the way I "read" those financial advisers.

If they are soo damn smart, why are they working by advising others?

Why aren't they just "retired" sitting back on a yacht in a warm sunny place?