March BS Thread
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Morning everyone 
I better not drive thru minnetonka, dirt trapped in my excursion, from getting stuck last weekend, and that I didn't get out with the pressure washer, has been falling off with almost every pothole I hit... 
I'd help with that... the mach is so loud I wouldn't even have to make it all the way to Minnetonka to **** them off... 
On an unrelated note, I finally put in the warn lockout hubs, mileage is largely unchanged, maybe 0.5mpg; and the load on the engine during hwy cruising seems to be lower, around 70 instead of 75ish... I'm starting to think O2 sensors and/or cat may be to blame, can't really think of anything else that may have lost me 2mpg city and 3 hwy from just last summer.
Saw this on Yahoo:
This time we’re not talking about your language — we’re talking about your car. In Minnetonka, Minnesota, it is considered a public nuisance, and therefore illegal for “a truck or other vehicle whose wheels or tires deposit mud, dirt, sticky substances, litter or other material on any street or highway.”
All violations of the Minnetonka code are subject to fines up to $2,000 but a spokesperson for the city said the city “attempts several other measures to mitigate the situation before pursuing misdemeanor charges.”
This time we’re not talking about your language — we’re talking about your car. In Minnetonka, Minnesota, it is considered a public nuisance, and therefore illegal for “a truck or other vehicle whose wheels or tires deposit mud, dirt, sticky substances, litter or other material on any street or highway.”
All violations of the Minnetonka code are subject to fines up to $2,000 but a spokesperson for the city said the city “attempts several other measures to mitigate the situation before pursuing misdemeanor charges.”
On an unrelated note, I finally put in the warn lockout hubs, mileage is largely unchanged, maybe 0.5mpg; and the load on the engine during hwy cruising seems to be lower, around 70 instead of 75ish... I'm starting to think O2 sensors and/or cat may be to blame, can't really think of anything else that may have lost me 2mpg city and 3 hwy from just last summer.
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From: Suppertown, MN
Morning everyone
I better not drive thru minnetonka, dirt trapped in my excursion, from getting stuck last weekend, and that I didn't get out with the pressure washer, has been falling off with almost every pothole I hit...
I'd help with that... the mach is so loud I wouldn't even have to make it all the way to Minnetonka to **** them off...
On an unrelated note, I finally put in the warn lockout hubs, mileage is largely unchanged, maybe 0.5mpg; and the load on the engine during hwy cruising seems to be lower, around 70 instead of 75ish... I'm starting to think O2 sensors and/or cat may be to blame, can't really think of anything else that may have lost me 2mpg city and 3 hwy from just last summer.
I better not drive thru minnetonka, dirt trapped in my excursion, from getting stuck last weekend, and that I didn't get out with the pressure washer, has been falling off with almost every pothole I hit...
I'd help with that... the mach is so loud I wouldn't even have to make it all the way to Minnetonka to **** them off...
On an unrelated note, I finally put in the warn lockout hubs, mileage is largely unchanged, maybe 0.5mpg; and the load on the engine during hwy cruising seems to be lower, around 70 instead of 75ish... I'm starting to think O2 sensors and/or cat may be to blame, can't really think of anything else that may have lost me 2mpg city and 3 hwy from just last summer.
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Good morning Jake! Hope you had a good weekend! Yeah I am sure everyone will hug it out eventually! LOL
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Haha Troy! I hope so too! My weekend went alright, I worked a 10 hour day on Saturday and a 6 hours yesterday. Time and a half too! Wooo! How was yours Troy? Still a sloppy spring mess in Suppertown?
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Morning guys!
Just another day in paradise.
Well update to those who are following.......Paypal said once I close a dispute they can't help anymore. I replied that if they say they are going to cooperate why would I keep the claim open? I said if at any point he decides to screw me over I have no help from you? I have not heard back yet, but the seller did email me back and say sorry that he has someone working on it now. I don't think he knows Paypal can't do anything cause I threatened him with a claim and or dispute if funds were not returned. I am still persueing the Ebay option of neg. feedback. I will keep you posted.
Just another day in paradise.
Well update to those who are following.......Paypal said once I close a dispute they can't help anymore. I replied that if they say they are going to cooperate why would I keep the claim open? I said if at any point he decides to screw me over I have no help from you? I have not heard back yet, but the seller did email me back and say sorry that he has someone working on it now. I don't think he knows Paypal can't do anything cause I threatened him with a claim and or dispute if funds were not returned. I am still persueing the Ebay option of neg. feedback. I will keep you posted.
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On an unrelated note, I finally put in the warn lockout hubs, mileage is largely unchanged, maybe 0.5mpg; and the load on the engine during hwy cruising seems to be lower, around 70 instead of 75ish... I'm starting to think O2 sensors and/or cat may be to blame, can't really think of anything else that may have lost me 2mpg city and 3 hwy from just last summer.
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From: Phoenix, AZ
Thanks, I do have a bluetooth obd2 dongle and a progammer, neither of them show any codes. O2 sensors are overdue anyway as of 25k miles ago, so I'll start there... if that doesn't do it, I need to find a backpressure tester to figure out if the cat is getting plugged up.
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From: Suppertown, MN
Morning guys!
Just another day in paradise.
Well update to those who are following.......Paypal said once I close a dispute they can't help anymore. I replied that if they say they are going to cooperate why would I keep the claim open? I said if at any point he decides to screw me over I have no help from you? I have not heard back yet, but the seller did email me back and say sorry that he has someone working on it now. I don't think he knows Paypal can't do anything cause I threatened him with a claim and or dispute if funds were not returned. I am still persueing the Ebay option of neg. feedback. I will keep you posted.
Just another day in paradise.
Well update to those who are following.......Paypal said once I close a dispute they can't help anymore. I replied that if they say they are going to cooperate why would I keep the claim open? I said if at any point he decides to screw me over I have no help from you? I have not heard back yet, but the seller did email me back and say sorry that he has someone working on it now. I don't think he knows Paypal can't do anything cause I threatened him with a claim and or dispute if funds were not returned. I am still persueing the Ebay option of neg. feedback. I will keep you posted.
Good morning Tom! Say do you ever get over towards Newport in your travels?
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From: Circle Pines
Troy , Newport is only 20minutes away, whats up??????
My Mother is moving out here from NY and I am trying to find a 24foot or bigger enclosed car hauler to haul her car and house stuff back here. Anyone have any ideas or friends who would have or know something about this. Thanks
My Mother is moving out here from NY and I am trying to find a 24foot or bigger enclosed car hauler to haul her car and house stuff back here. Anyone have any ideas or friends who would have or know something about this. Thanks
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I think it is short by $15 but do I even try. I have more in my time than that so far. I just want to warn others.