Random Thoughts - Part III The Search for Spark (No Politics)

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Spuds

Pulling the transmission. Ultra invented this method of supporting the front of the engine. Wanted to make sure I wasn't messing it up.

As long as it's not tweaking those hard lines, you're golden. Looks good.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

As long as it's not tweaking those hard lines, you're golden. Looks good.

It is up against the bracket holding the rearmost one, but there doesn't seem to be any movement yet. The strap only really has to hold like 70 lb right? I think it will be fine too.

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by Spuds

It is up against the bracket holding the rearmost one, but there doesn't seem to be any movement yet. The strap only really has to hold like 70 lb right? I think it will be fine too.

Now you just need one of these.




...or not, you don't really need it.

[Capt Spaulding]

That’s pretty sexy. How much does one set you back?

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by Capt Spaulding

That’s pretty sexy. How much does one set you back?

$80+shipping, which really isn't bad for a lifetime tool. I had been using the same plastic install tool for a while and it got damaged by a larger tool in my box. Just decided to order this.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

@Tcoat, it's peanut butter cookie season.

They arrived!

[Captain Snooze]

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[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

They arrived!

You got WAY more than I did. I have to share mine with my faaaamily.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

$80+shipping, which really isn't bad for a lifetime tool. I had been using the same plastic install tool for a while and it got damaged by a larger tool in my box. Just decided to order this.

How many dildos does anyone really need? Can only use one at a time, right?

[x808drifter]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I'm bummed for you. I spent less than a year in a toxic work environment once. Finished that project and moved to Oregon. I had my fill of Minnesota in general.

Reasons why I came back from VA again and decided to apply for another job.
Possibly in Antarctica.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by x808drifter

Reasons why I came back from VA again and decided to apply for another job. Possibly in Antarctica.

Not so sure being locked in the same 500sqft building with your coworkers 24/7 is going to be any less toxic.

Plus those penquins can be bitches...

[weederr33]

Originally Posted by x808drifter

Reasons why I came back from VA again and decided to apply for another job.
Possibly in Antarctica.

I volunteered for an Alaska position recently to get the hell away. Jokes on me, idk how to drive in more than 6in of snow and I’ll still get stuck in a toxic work place.

[ScoobsMcGee]

Originally Posted by spcmafia

The fact that Buick is top spot makes me highly suspicious of this poll.

Yeah....



While I am quite happy with both of my cars, even the survey results are framed around "Lack of availability negatively impacts sales satisfaction." Specific to Alfa Romeo, they were one of the only (if not the only) luxury brands with cars on the lots, and one of the only brands overall still offering discounts as opposed to mark ups. I guess you could say the survey suggests that most people don't like paying more than MSRP for a car they won't get for 8 months, which.... duh. You could also infer that the reason Porsche is a close second, despite not offering discounts, is because their buyers were used to it.

https://www.jdpower.com/business/pre...ndex-ssi-study

https://www.consumerreports.org/buyi...w-a1002706451/

(note that I don't put much faith in either of these publications, my buying decisions are based purely on emotion and poor impulse control)

[spcmafia]

Originally Posted by ScoobsMcGee

Yeah....



While I am quite happy with both of my cars, even the survey results are framed around "Lack of availability negatively impacts sales satisfaction." Specific to Alfa Romeo, they were one of the only (if not the only) luxury brands with cars on the lots, and one of the only brands overall still offering discounts as opposed to mark ups. I guess you could say the survey suggests that most people don't like paying more than MSRP for a car they won't get for 8 months, which.... duh. You could also infer that the reason Porsche is a close second, despite not offering discounts, is because their buyers were used to it.

https://www.jdpower.com/business/pre...ndex-ssi-study

https://www.consumerreports.org/buyi...w-a1002706451/

(note that I don't put much faith in either of these publications, my buying decisions are based purely on emotion and poor impulse control)

Yep, the results can be highly deceptive for someone who isn't familiar with how the car market can function. I could understand how brands like Buick, Mini, Alfa, could have better customer reviews simply because compared to the demand for a Toyota, Honda, Ford, etc, theirs could've been less affected, thus any customer that walked in could find a vehicle in stock, and walk out happy with a readily available purchase. Not marking up the living crap out of cars also helps too. I wonder what were the sample sizes used for each brand. Or if they contacted a number of people and they just asked what brand of vehicle they purchased. Instead of targeting an specific number per each brand.