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New England Mod & Meetup Thread:

Discussion in 'North East' started by AllTacosFloat, Apr 14, 2022.

  1. Jun 23, 2024 at 7:07 AM
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    Chasespeed

    Chasespeed Just a monkey with a wrench

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    In the woods...
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    Some stuff
    Mine go out ever year, as well as my Fluke 87V, and 1587, and a few other items.
    I will say, my 3/4" only goes out every few years based on use.
    Company pays for mine, so, might as well know when it's beyond service life, so THEY can replace anything.
     
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  2. Jun 23, 2024 at 7:19 AM
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    super_white

    super_white Well-Known Member

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    Last time I sent my wrench out. It cost me $100 and the wrench was gone for almost a month. Unacceptable! I gave it to the Snap-On guy, that's probably why.
    I never have my Fluke 87V calibrated. Didn't know that was a thing.
     
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  3. Jun 23, 2024 at 7:51 AM
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    Chasespeed

    Chasespeed Just a monkey with a wrench

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    Yeah, time out can vary, but, on my end it's usually me getting it to the shop, and getting it back. Once it hits the warehouse team, it gets out quick, the shops we use are pretty fast.
    The meters are because I calibrate life safety equipment with them. For the most part, not an issue otherwise.
     
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  4. Jun 23, 2024 at 7:54 AM
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    super_white

    super_white Well-Known Member

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    Then for what I do, calibration of my meter isn’t really an issue.
     
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  5. Jun 23, 2024 at 9:41 AM
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    SilverBulletII Well-Known Member

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    Here's a torque wrench story:
    I recently had a dental implant installed to replace a very important tooth. The last step of the process involved tightening a screw, through a crown and into the implant. The dentist used a mini torque wrench. Very cool surgical instrument.
     
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  6. Jun 23, 2024 at 10:25 AM
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    crashngiggles

    crashngiggles Tacomaworld's Resident Psych Dr.

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    Super success, preparing and rebuilding the sketchy bridge. Pics to follow soon.
     
  7. Jun 23, 2024 at 11:18 AM
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    crashngiggles

    crashngiggles Tacomaworld's Resident Psych Dr.

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    @Brownmatthall and @tacobell007 , when we arrived, it looked like people just brought some non-pressure treated boards just tp put them accross the holes, not really load bearing at all. Before pics:

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    Tear down and rebuild:

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    All finished up. The driverside boards going accross will be where the driverside tires will ride on and the other side is strong enough without boards going accross to ride on.

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  8. Jun 23, 2024 at 11:33 AM
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  9. Jun 23, 2024 at 11:45 AM
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    ABA180

    ABA180 It burns when I pee....

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    Well done!!
     
  10. Jun 23, 2024 at 11:59 AM
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    crashngiggles

    crashngiggles Tacomaworld's Resident Psych Dr.

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    Just for reference, I drove onto it, parked, and had it there for about 15 minutes while John and Jack used the "turn around" right before it....held strong.
     
  11. Jun 23, 2024 at 12:01 PM
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    That looks like such an improvement, good work guys!
     
  12. Jun 23, 2024 at 12:07 PM
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    SACTOWN Mr. bougie, apparently

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  13. Jun 23, 2024 at 4:13 PM
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    Job well done
     
  14. Jun 24, 2024 at 2:58 AM
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    crashngiggles

    crashngiggles Tacomaworld's Resident Psych Dr.

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    Huge thanks to John @AllTacosFloat and Jack @TacoTuesday603 who came out to the sketchy bridge and helped rebuild it. Now, one can experience one of the greatest trails in NH and actually focus on the trail and not getting to the trail.
     
  15. Jun 26, 2024 at 4:58 AM
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    TacoTuesday603

    TacoTuesday603 I welded it helded

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  16. Jun 26, 2024 at 8:14 AM
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    What’s a useless accessory you’ve seen on a car? This is a CT200h with cat back, diffuser and aftermarket air filter.

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  17. Jun 26, 2024 at 10:40 AM
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    Bilstein 6112 4th notch Bilstein 5160 rear Camburg ball joint UCAs Old man emu dakar leafs 265/75R16 Cooper ST Maxx Crux stereo a/v interface UltraGauge ARE fiberglass cap Wet okole seat covers Retro fit source Led fog lights Superbrightled pods in rear bumper Superbrightled light bar in grill Rock blokz mud flaps SOS Rock Sliders RCI Skid Plates (to be painted and mounted)
    Eventually everything will be hybrids or electric..... people are still going to mod....but agree useless on that
     
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  18. Jun 26, 2024 at 10:45 AM
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    CTSpruceMica

    CTSpruceMica Is a hotdog a sandwich?

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    Somebody say useless diffuser...

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  19. Jun 26, 2024 at 10:47 AM
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    GarlicFarts

    GarlicFarts Bertolli Roberto

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    At least they'll probably do the first 3 oil changes :spy:
     
  20. Jun 26, 2024 at 10:50 AM
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    Bahahaha
     

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