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by AHTOXA
Mon Jan 14, 2019 11:56 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
Replies: 55900
Views: 3256614

Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi

So I have been reflecting on the last 10 years of my life. So, let me say up front - this will be a reflective post made mostly of my rambling. Skip to TLDR at the end if so inclined. I'm 35 now, and I feel that the past 10 years were, in a way, were more formative than your standard formative years...
by AHTOXA
Mon Jan 14, 2019 11:07 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
Replies: 55900
Views: 3256614

Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi

Couldn't resist. Put some beefy rubbers on the truck - went larger than stock of course. Not gonna seriously wheel the thing like I did with my Wranger and Xterra - it's just too big - but this truck does see dirt (gasp, not a bro truck!), so it's warranted. I use it often to access remote places an...
by AHTOXA
Wed Dec 19, 2018 10:12 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
Replies: 55900
Views: 3256614

Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi

So I have decided to take the leap. The GF and I are looking at moving to Denver. To accomplish this, I am currently working with industry professionals on locating a new position for me there, to ensure not only positive financial gains but also to ensure that the opportunity out there matches my g...
by AHTOXA
Tue Dec 18, 2018 9:42 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
Replies: 55900
Views: 3256614

Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi

seems like a car better suited for up here in the snowy country, though it would be better for off-road driving than a lower car (or FWD if she has AWD). how's that ancient infotainment system? i believe that had the earliest version of the safety package, so not surprised it doesn't work well. wou...
by AHTOXA
Mon Dec 17, 2018 7:53 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
Replies: 55900
Views: 3256614

Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi

I tried thebradar cruise control in the GF's car and I wasn't too impressed. Felt a bit out of control. Also would stop paying as much attention and later realize that I'd been stuck behind a dude going 60 when normally I'd have passed him a long time ago. WHICH CAR SHE ROCKS?? '16 RAV4 XLE. Not a ...
by AHTOXA
Sat Dec 15, 2018 12:22 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
Replies: 55900
Views: 3256614

Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi

I tried thebradar cruise control in the GF's car and I wasn't too impressed. Felt a bit out of control. Also would stop paying as much attention and later realize that I'd been stuck behind a dude going 60 when normally I'd have passed him a long time ago.
by AHTOXA
Tue Dec 04, 2018 1:15 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
Replies: 55900
Views: 3256614

Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi

I considered the 4Runner as my next vehicle, but... I just couldn't get over how utterly terrible Toyota's Entune infotainment is. It's just awful. I drove one for 30 minutes and it's slow (expected coming from Ecoboost) but also somehow gets worse MPG than my truck, there are no modern safety feat...
by AHTOXA
Mon Dec 03, 2018 9:44 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
Replies: 55900
Views: 3256614

Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi

I considered the 4Runner as my next vehicle, but... I just couldn't get over how utterly terrible Toyota's Entune infotainment is. It's just awful. I drove one for 30 minutes and it's slow (expected coming from Ecoboost) but also somehow gets worse MPG than my truck, there are no modern safety featu...
by AHTOXA
Sun Nov 18, 2018 1:14 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
Replies: 55900
Views: 3256614

Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi

Alltrack? Same thing, but 4Motion. now we're talking!! :twisted: Neither the Sportwagen nor the AllTrack do anything for me. Looking at them and make me feel about as excited as a 2000 Corolla. I am also not wanting to tune anything I get, hence my current Ecoboost is stock, even though I am a tune...
by AHTOXA
Wed Nov 14, 2018 10:31 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
Replies: 55900
Views: 3256614

Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi

I am considering a GTI buy I am very used to a lot of space and I'm not sure I can easily give that up. too small (in the back). get a sportwagen and tune it. Alltrack? Same thing, but 4Motion. Neither the Sportwagen nor the AllTrack do anything for me. Looking at them and make me feel about as exc...
by AHTOXA
Wed Nov 14, 2018 2:20 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
Replies: 55900
Views: 3256614

Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi

Truck still at the shop for the damn oil pan leak that plagues the ecoboost motors. They fixed it (full replacement of the pan), it leaked after a week. I brought it back after noticing 8" oil spot in the parking spot. They found out of spec torque on the bolts holding the pan. Replaced bolts,...
by AHTOXA
Tue Nov 13, 2018 11:27 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
Replies: 55900
Views: 3256614

Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi

Truck still at the shop for the damn oil pan leak that plagues the ecoboost motors. They fixed it (full replacement of the pan), it leaked after a week. I brought it back after noticing 8" oil spot in the parking spot. They found out of spec torque on the bolts holding the pan. Replaced bolts, ...
by AHTOXA
Sun Nov 04, 2018 10:56 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
Replies: 55900
Views: 3256614

Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi

Tonebone, even I find the JL seating position to suck, and I'm a normally sized human. It needs to allow for significantly more rearward and downward movement for me to be really comfortable. Kind of on a tangent, but I had a loaner F150 for a few days last week while my truck was getting a couple ...
by AHTOXA
Sat Nov 03, 2018 4:52 pm
Forum: Rants and Raves
Topic: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi
Replies: 55900
Views: 3256614

Re: Misc Thread VI: Return of the Threadi

So I did the thing again. As of Monday, we are the owners of a brandy new JL Wrangler two door in Basic Bitch White. The Mrs. wanted to get an auto for commuting (70+ miles a day), so we did. With that money spent, I figured it wouldnt hurt to spend a bit more for the 2.0 turbo, so we did. The mass...
by AHTOXA
Mon Oct 15, 2018 8:13 pm
Forum: Parts and Problems
Topic: Octane Ratings, when did they drop
Replies: 21
Views: 8892

Re: Octane Ratings, when did they drop

I was really expecting GM to do better with they new 4-cyl 2.7 in the trucks, but it makes less power, less torque and gets less MPG than the 2.7 ecoboost in the Ford. I'm not sure what to make of that.