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12-01-2020, 10:27 PM | #9301 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 17256
Join Date: Apr 2002
Chapter/Region:
South East
Location: America's Outback
Vehicle:18 Outback on the road.... |
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12-02-2020, 07:25 AM | #9302 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 64107
Join Date: Jun 2004
Chapter/Region:
MAIC
Location: Arlington, VA
Vehicle:2012 Tesla Model S Black |
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12-02-2020, 08:53 AM | #9303 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 472279
Join Date: Aug 2017
Chapter/Region:
NESIC
Location: Maine
Vehicle:2023 WRX WRB |
Congrats on the new house , as a home owner there is always something to do or fix.
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12-02-2020, 01:24 PM | #9304 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 3787
Join Date: Jan 2001
Chapter/Region:
South East
Location: G-ville
Vehicle:2008 Gay Car |
I know that hacks and mods for the PS1/PS2 have existed forever, but I thought this one was neat enough to actually try it myself.
https://github.com/CTurt/FreeDVDBoot Apparently this dude had enough time on his hands to tinker with a 20 year old game system and found a way to exploit some code pertaining to the DVD player, which allows you to play your own burned disks and .iso's through various launchers. The slim PS2 has a built in network port, so I have it connected directly to an old laptop by ethernet cable, and I'm pulling .iso's off an SMB1 shared folder from a connected USB external hard drive. It took hours and hours of me messing with it but, it works. It's not groundbreaking stuff, but whatever, it was fun to mess around with and satisfying when I got it to load a game. |
12-02-2020, 08:33 PM | #9305 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 58504
Join Date: Mar 2004
Chapter/Region:
South East
Location: Ready to try OpenECU.org!!!
Vehicle:2004 STi Aspen White / Silver |
Took the STi to a local shop because coolant was leaking from so many places I couldn't find the source. I was pretty sure the water pump was leaking, but coolant was pouring out of the aft side of the engine behind the oil pan. And I had checked all the heater and crossover lines with no luck.
The shop initially told me the water pump for sure, but they were still trying to find the leak at the back and it seemed likely it was going to be the head gasket. They called back a few hours later to let me know it was just the water pump and it was running along the channels on either side of the oil pan to the back. Head gasket is good. So...$1100 water pump job instead of a $3k engine rebuild! |
12-02-2020, 08:56 PM | #9306 | |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 52314
Join Date: Jan 2004
Chapter/Region:
South East
Location: Following the green weenie
Vehicle:... 02 and 04 WRXs! 2020 G70 3.3T RWD |
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12-03-2020, 10:32 AM | #9307 | |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 58504
Join Date: Mar 2004
Chapter/Region:
South East
Location: Ready to try OpenECU.org!!!
Vehicle:2004 STi Aspen White / Silver |
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And if I had known for certain it was just the water pump leaking, I would have gone ahead myself. But since I couldn't tell exactly where all the coolant was leaking from, I had to take it somewhere. 2 places told me $300 diagnostic fee just to pull things off to find the leak. I got quotes from 3 local shops. None of them would replace just the pump. They would only do the full kit, including the belt & idlers. OEM master kit for pumps, seals, belts, and idlers is $500. So I was lazy. I was already in for at least $400, and the hassle of taking the car to a shop. Plus they'd already have things apart. So rather than trying to do it myself, I figured I'd get the belt replaced along with the pump and not have to burn a full day. Hopefully that investment will last me another couple of years. |
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12-03-2020, 10:40 AM | #9308 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 58504
Join Date: Mar 2004
Chapter/Region:
South East
Location: Ready to try OpenECU.org!!!
Vehicle:2004 STi Aspen White / Silver |
Someone came by the house this AM canvassing for the runoff election for US senate in January.
When she asked if I was a Dem or Rep, I responded I would not be voting for the candidates of the party under which I was registered. The shocked look on her face was priceless. "Oh. Uh...okay, well...um, have a nice day." |
12-03-2020, 07:48 PM | #9309 | |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 52314
Join Date: Jan 2004
Chapter/Region:
South East
Location: Following the green weenie
Vehicle:... 02 and 04 WRXs! 2020 G70 3.3T RWD |
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12-06-2020, 08:51 PM | #9310 | |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 34631
Join Date: Mar 2003
Chapter/Region:
MAIC
Location: Momma Didn't Love Me
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poorly copied |
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12-06-2020, 10:38 PM | #9311 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 203905
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: MI
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Home made Chex mix is awesome. I have to try hard not to eat all of it.
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12-07-2020, 01:15 AM | #9312 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 52314
Join Date: Jan 2004
Chapter/Region:
South East
Location: Following the green weenie
Vehicle:... 02 and 04 WRXs! 2020 G70 3.3T RWD |
Unsure if a joy or gripe, but after the 4th time removing and installing a valve cover bolt. I finally was able to get the washer to seal. Perhaps 5th time if you count the original install.
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12-07-2020, 02:48 AM | #9313 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 4103
Join Date: Feb 2001
Chapter/Region:
MWSOC
Location: Brookfield
Vehicle:2016 Mazda6 Red |
I made it to half a century old.
Random gripe: I'm now only 5 years away from being eligible for AARP. |
12-07-2020, 06:53 AM | #9314 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 140147
Join Date: Feb 2007
Chapter/Region:
MAIC
Location: Lynchburg, VA
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If you have enough silver, say you are now.
#Iwouldgivea50YOtheSeniorDiscount #Iwouldgivea50YOtheMiddleAgedPeen |
12-07-2020, 06:56 AM | #9315 |
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Member#: 140147
Join Date: Feb 2007
Chapter/Region:
MAIC
Location: Lynchburg, VA
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Also, one of my employees showed me this and is buying it for her sister's kids.
https://www.amazon.com/Otamatone-Tou.../dp/B00MRJ8LSU |
12-07-2020, 02:10 PM | #9316 | |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 34631
Join Date: Mar 2003
Chapter/Region:
MAIC
Location: Momma Didn't Love Me
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"what you hear descending into hell" |
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12-07-2020, 05:16 PM | #9317 |
Scooby Guru
Member#: 128484
Join Date: Oct 2006
Chapter/Region:
International
Location: Germany
Vehicle:2006 EDM WRX STI WRB |
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12-07-2020, 06:28 PM | #9318 |
Scooby Guru
Member#: 85327
Join Date: Apr 2005
Chapter/Region:
RMIC
Location: Sandy, UT
Vehicle:1964 Miata Hairdresser Red |
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12-11-2020, 06:30 AM | #9319 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 4103
Join Date: Feb 2001
Chapter/Region:
MWSOC
Location: Brookfield
Vehicle:2016 Mazda6 Red |
Had a fair bit of excitement tonight at work. First major test of our new crew.
It got a bit sketchy, but in the end we prevailed and kicked ass. Our corporate overlords should be pleased we were able to overcome the same issue that took them down for a week last year. I know they had been on edge these last few weeks as this was the one year anniversary of a catastrophic failure that led to an estimated loss in the 10 figure range. So don't worry everybody. You can still shop online because I was on duty. |
12-11-2020, 09:33 AM | #9320 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 111343
Join Date: Mar 2006
Chapter/Region:
MAIC
Location: NoVA
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Got a switch for my son for his birthday. I'm impressed with the quality feel of the hardware and like how it can easily connect to tv or remain handheld. They did a good job with it.
I was expecting wii 2.0 |
12-14-2020, 12:48 PM | #9321 |
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Member#: 140147
Join Date: Feb 2007
Chapter/Region:
MAIC
Location: Lynchburg, VA
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I just got served an ad for million-dollar plus yachts on facebook.
I don't know what I did to deserve that, but I feel like I have made it. |
12-14-2020, 03:19 PM | #9322 |
Member Status: Member
Member#: 46241
Join Date: Oct 2003
Chapter/Region:
SWIC
Location: Orison, Crusader. Stanton
Vehicle:- Can I get a wayo |
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12-14-2020, 03:43 PM | #9323 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 1165
Join Date: Mar 2000
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Kinda good news. The ****face union is sending me a contract to sign. If I don't sign it I don't have to pay dues.
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12-14-2020, 03:54 PM | #9324 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 155207
Join Date: Jul 2007
Chapter/Region:
Tri-State
Location: Bad things happen in Philly
Vehicle:2020 MDX 2022 Odyssey |
Christmas bonus same as last year, even though we were down a lot, in both revenue and profit.
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12-14-2020, 03:56 PM | #9325 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 39569
Join Date: Jul 2003
Chapter/Region:
MAIC
Location: Golf Course, VA
Vehicle:2020 Bat-Caddy X4R |
Jelly of the Month Club?
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