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Wisconsin Tacomas and bad financial advice

Discussion in 'Mid West' started by Thatbassguy, Dec 19, 2008.

  1. Nov 9, 2023 at 8:26 AM
    CygnusX191

    CygnusX191 Gangster of Boats

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    So. Many. Stickers.

    "ASS-WAGON"?
     
  2. Nov 9, 2023 at 9:17 AM
    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy [OP] Sweet or sour?

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    I mean.. I'd probably meet some fun girls. :notsure:
     
  3. Nov 9, 2023 at 9:30 AM
    Shellshock

    Shellshock King Shit of Turd Island

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    Highly recommend getting a hitch mounted recovery point and not pulling from a tow ball
     
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    Stoney Ranger

    Stoney Ranger Pizza Cutters, Baby... and Lockers? Pffft

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    [​IMG]
     
  5. Nov 9, 2023 at 11:59 AM
    pearing

    pearing Well-Known Member

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    It has begun…

    IMG_0764.jpg
     
  6. Nov 9, 2023 at 12:52 PM
    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy [OP] Sweet or sour?

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    :popcorn:
     
  7. Nov 9, 2023 at 1:41 PM
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    bkhlrTaco's “expletive deleted”

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    Want to know what's awesome?
    WI-FI SWITCHES.
    Most of the rooms in my home have them.
    Just tell Alexa to turn the lights on/off or control them from your phone.
     
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  8. Nov 9, 2023 at 1:48 PM
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    bkhlrTaco's “expletive deleted”

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    I'm going for the "no project's this winter except snowblowing as needed" plan.
     
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    Shellshock

    Shellshock King Shit of Turd Island

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    You know what’s even awesomer? Matter connected rgb lights that are dimmable
     
  10. Nov 9, 2023 at 2:02 PM
    pearing

    pearing Well-Known Member

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    Jig it up and set up and welding to commence

    IMG_0767.jpg

    IMG_0766.jpg
     
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    OldSchlPunk

    OldSchlPunk A legend in my own mind!

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    Small lift, slightly oversized tires, well...
    Really looking forward to seeing how this turns out!
     
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  12. Nov 9, 2023 at 2:14 PM
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    Dont meen to bust you bubble but Caliber sent me pictures also
     
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    Pixeltim

    Pixeltim Misunderstood member

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    And they can be programmed!
     
  14. Nov 9, 2023 at 2:21 PM
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  15. Nov 9, 2023 at 2:23 PM
    Pixeltim

    Pixeltim Misunderstood member

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    Hmmmm…
     
  16. Nov 9, 2023 at 4:26 PM
    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy [OP] Sweet or sour?

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    Did they send you 30? And a video?
     
  17. Nov 9, 2023 at 4:34 PM
    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy [OP] Sweet or sour?

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    Want to know what's more awesomer?

    RadioRa or Control 4 switches that can be programmed to control and/or be controlled by any switch in the house, including preset lighting scenes for different situations where one switch would turn on multiple loads to preselected brightness levels.

    The WI-FI switches are pretty handy, though. And RGB color changing lights are the bee's knees!
     
  18. Nov 9, 2023 at 4:36 PM
    Pixeltim

    Pixeltim Misunderstood member

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    That sounds… expensive!
     
  19. Nov 9, 2023 at 4:39 PM
    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy [OP] Sweet or sour?

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    Oh, you bet! I believe it's over $100 per device, and then you have installation, potentially including creative wiring if it's an older house, and programming.

    I've installed lutron Vive systems on two projects now, and those are pretty handy as well, and probably a little less expensive. Also, I was able to do all the programming for those, so that should indicate how easy it is to do.:oops:
     
  20. Nov 9, 2023 at 4:43 PM
    Pixeltim

    Pixeltim Misunderstood member

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    So May and I are on the bus to O’hare to get on one of those big scary airplanes that sometimes have mishaps…
    It occurred to me that maybe we should have a poll to see who gets dibs on my black 2nd gen 2wd Taco in case the plane has a rapid, unexpected, disassembly…
     
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