Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by soundman98

oops.

i did an after-drywall surround partly because my walls weren't straight enough for me to confidently fit a rough-in surround.

part of me is happy with it, the other part wishes i could have cut down on the requisite drywall...

i think the rough-in type offer a little better sealing qualities at least.

Kinda wish I went that route. I have to fir in one wall an inch and a half. Good thing the whole room is only 7 ft long and I have one wall out already. I still can’t believe it cracked like that. I was leveling it out and had the end I was working on shimmed up a touch. Was only trying to move the bottom over less then an 1/8. Wasn’t hitting it THAT hard.


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[p1l0t]

White walls!

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[humfrz]

Originally Posted by EAGLE5

We flew Spirit to Vegas twice. It was great both times. We paid extra for the fancy big chairs, and it still cost less than Southwest. Just measure your carryon beforehand. We got the same hot stewardess both times, and she recognized me about 6 months later.

bout that!

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by soundman98

your door really needs a section of trim-with the carpet rise, it would need to actually be a white-painted transition piece, at the bottom to complete the illusion. that gap is massive!

Yea, I've thought about finishing it up better. I think just a piece of 2x4 cut to proper depth, painted white as a transition piece would do the trick. Maybe a tiny white rubber foot on the door too.

[weederr33]

The gaming PC I want finally released with the new Nvidia 3080 graphics card. Guess it's a good Christmas gift

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by soundman98

your door really needs a section of trim-with the carpet rise, it would need to actually be a white-painted transition piece, at the bottom to complete the illusion. that gap is massive!

It's not actually a kill room. Maybe that gap is there for ventilation. The candlestick thing would be fun. Use a bicycle shifter cable.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

I've toyed around doing these, not as a hidden door, but as a replacement for bifold closet doors in our smaller bedrooms. It would be nice to have the book shelves in what is normally wasted space.

Something like this, they sell complete units or just the hinges so you can custom build your own:

You can only put do much weight on it though. Books weigh a lot.

[serialk11r]

Wow, I may have gotten a little ambitious with trying to paint and replace my bumper cover.

When opening the package, I stupidly cut a giant gash into the new bumper cover with a utility knife. Filled it with superglue and sanded, wasted 15 minutes.

Then I got my single 12 oz rattle can out, and started spraying. Before I even got one whole coat on, I noticed the can felt really light, and a few sprays later it was out -_- Now I gotta wait for the second can to show up before I can continue. This bumper will not be the ugliest thing on the car so I'm just gonna wing it with one more can of base and then some rustoleum clear gloss that hopefully doesn't look too terrible.

How much does Maaco charge to do this? lol...

[p1l0t]

Originally Posted by serialk11r

Wow, I may have gotten a little ambitious with trying to paint and replace my bumper cover.

When opening the package, I stupidly cut a giant gash into the new bumper cover with a utility knife. Filled it with superglue and sanded, wasted 15 minutes.

Then I got my single 12 oz rattle can out, and started spraying. Before I even got one whole coat on, I noticed the can felt really light, and a few sprays later it was out -_- Now I gotta wait for the second can to show up before I can continue. This bumper will not be the ugliest thing on the car so I'm just gonna wing it with one more can of base and then some rustoleum clear gloss that hopefully doesn't look too terrible.

How much does Maaco charge to do this? lol...

I've seen people do nice work with rattle cans. It is possible with the right techniques and patience. (I've also seen people who did terrible but you don't seem like the type who would drive around with it if you messed it up)

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[serialk11r]

Originally Posted by p1l0t

I've seen people do nice work with rattle cans. It is possible with the right techniques and patience. (I've also seen people who did terrible but you don't seem like the type who would drive around with it if you messed it up)

You're giving me too much credit. I drove my first MR2 Spyder around with dents on every panel and broken lights, my FR-S had a tacky cheap Plastidip job that I paid for, my 2nd MR2 Spyder was mechanically a nightmare, and this G35 is going to be far from clean even when I'm done fixing it. I don't do "stance" or smoked lights or straight pipes, but my cars have been pretty shitty lol.

That said, for my next car I'm going to try to find a very clean one and keep it pristine. I think I've decided on a 97-99 Boxster. The 2.5 is less prone to breaking cranks and cylinder walls than the bigger M96 motors, and it also has the shortest gearing so it can be revved to make beautiful noises on the street

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Spuds

You can only put do much weight on it though. Books weigh a lot.

The prebuilt ones have a carrying capacity of 300lbs above the weight of the bookcase itself.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by serialk11r

You're giving me too much credit. I drove my first MR2 Spyder around with dents on every panel and broken lights, my FR-S had a tacky cheap Plastidip job that I paid for, my 2nd MR2 Spyder was mechanically a nightmare, and this G35 is going to be far from clean even when I'm done fixing it. I don't do "stance" or smoked lights or straight pipes, but my cars have been pretty shitty lol.

That said, for my next car I'm going to try to find a very clean one and keep it pristine. I think I've decided on a 97-99 Boxster. The 2.5 is less prone to breaking cranks and cylinder walls than the bigger M96 motors, and it also has the shortest gearing so it can be revved to make beautiful noises on the street

Nothing wrong with some character. I just keep up the important parts.

[spike021]

Originally Posted by p1l0t

White walls!

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You don't even need to white sharpie them!

[spike021]

I just finished making my 2nd bread dough. Should have a 2nd loaf around this time Thursday. The long, arduous wait begins!