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Old 11-06-2013, 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by El Camino Man
Got my console fixed! Looked up how to do it on here. This place is awesome! I didn't realize it said my average MPG, miles to E, AND temperature lol. I reset it and got 12.5 mpg on my way home lol. Yay me
Oooh! A deluxe console! The ones I've seen only did the temp thing. But thats cool JP! Somthing new to check. It'll be a good check to see how accurate it is, compared to calculating it the old fashioned way (which I'd rather do anyways, unless I knew it was accurate.)
 
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So does anyone else think Carrie Underwood is WAY over rated as much as I do? Watching the CMAs...discuss
 
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So does anyone else think Carrie Underwood is WAY over rated as much as I do? Watching the CMAs...discuss
She's hardcore vegan PETA and can't sing.
 
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So does anyone else think Carrie Underwood is WAY over rated as much as I do? Watching the CMAs...discuss
I think ALL celebrities are over way rated.
 
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Old 11-07-2013, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by El Camino Man
Got my console fixed! Looked up how to do it on here. This place is awesome! I didn't realize it said my average MPG, miles to E, AND temperature lol. I reset it and got 12.5 mpg on my way home lol. Yay me
Hah! If you're smart you won't take that reading too seriously. They're pretty well known for being fairly optimistic. They don't call it the "Lie-O-Meter" for nothing...
 
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Old 11-07-2013, 08:43 AM
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I hear ya. Im gonna have a mini heart attack and fill up the truck today and reset it. Then we will see how far off it is lol

As for overrated: How about Justin Beiber, Taylor Swift, and Miley Cyrus. I bet shes making her dad proud...
 
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Old 11-07-2013, 08:50 AM
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Hah! If you're smart you won't take that reading too seriously. They're pretty well known for being fairly optimistic. They don't call it the for nothing...
Totally agree with that: "Lie-O-Meter"


 
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Yeah guys, agree that they are ALL over rated and ridiculous, but she takes it to a new level! I do have a soft spot for Miranda though....damn Texas girls! Haha
 
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Old 11-07-2013, 10:22 AM
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Heres a fun project I'm working on at the shop today...


pictures were not sufficent to describe this. At least I didn't think so.
 
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Heres a fun project I'm working on at the shop today...

Bad bearing on a Saturn. - YouTube
Bad bearing on a Saturn part 2 - YouTube

pictures were not sufficent to describe this. At least I didn't think so.
Yikes! I bet that didn't sound too good going down the road.
 
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Old 11-07-2013, 11:27 AM
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It didn't sound too good pulling it into my shop that's for sure. The knuckle is toast. The retaining ring and knuckle kinda became one. It's ugly.
 
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So does anyone else think Carrie Underwood is WAY over rated as much as I do? Watching the CMAs...discuss
Carrie Underwood... ? there has to ba a dirty joke in there somewhere...

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8' Dually box 86-97 Ford

Kinda excited about this one, just found it on craigslist. It's been on for a few days, but I hope its still there. Betting it is. I emailed, we'll see. It's only 100 miles or so from me. If its still there, and available, I will own it this weekend. Good ol' Bill is trying to hook me up with some front dually hubs.

This won't get done this winter unless I find a basment bargain on wheels and tires. More than likely next year, just collecting parts.
 
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It didn't sound too good pulling it into my shop that's for sure. The knuckle is toast. The retaining ring and knuckle kinda became one. It's ugly.
You might need a new hub there.... but only maybe... try some duct tape
 
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