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Wisconsin Tacomas and bad financial advice

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

  1. Jan 23, 2025 at 7:11 AM
    WiscoPat

    WiscoPat One does not simply purchase a Ridgeline

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    That sounds like a great set up!
     
  2. Jan 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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    The only trouble is the only time I go to a shop is for new tires, alignment and balance.
    That's not enough times for them to even remember my name.
     
  3. Jan 23, 2025 at 8:15 AM
    CygnusX191

    CygnusX191 Gangster of Boats

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    So. Many. Stickers.
    I don't want to sound like a dick, (but here I go lol) but if a shop has trouble with Tacoma alignments... They probably shouldn't be doing alignments at all.
     
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  4. Jan 23, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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    Must be time for a complete overhaul.
    UCA's, LCA's, cam tabs and bolts.....
     
  5. Jan 23, 2025 at 9:22 AM
    Pixeltim

    Pixeltim Misunderstood member

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    Portals.
     
  6. Jan 23, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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    Might as well.
    I'm sure it's just a couple extra steps.
    o_O
     
  7. Jan 23, 2025 at 9:30 AM
    CygnusX191

    CygnusX191 Gangster of Boats

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    So. Many. Stickers.
    :fistbump:

    Supported

    Supported x2
     
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  8. Jan 23, 2025 at 9:46 AM
    pearing

    pearing Well-Known Member

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    I agree with this statement.
     
  9. Jan 23, 2025 at 11:28 AM
    rubbersidedown

    rubbersidedown Well known voider of warranties

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    Yeah, the wife picked a fancy Electrolux back when we bought our current place like 13 years ago. Gas cook top and I believe the oven is dual fuel. Gas gets it up to heat quick and then works with the electric to keep the temp steady for better baking and such.

    It's got all kinds of features we don't use. It has a built in temperature probe for turkeys and roasts and stuff which is kinda neat. It actually has a "Perfect Turkey" setting with the temp probe that gets used on Thanksgiving. I don't eat the dirty birds, but I hear they're done right.
     
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    Aztec120

    Aztec120 The Road To Hell Is Paved With Stock Tires

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  11. Jan 23, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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  12. Jan 23, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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    That reminded me of what a hot wire did to a pair of my needle nose.

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  13. Jan 23, 2025 at 1:21 PM
    pearing

    pearing Well-Known Member

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    I try and teach the kids how to wire... but they often don't listen. I NEVER plug their wiring in until I have really really looked it over. Made that mistake once. Knocked the power out half the school. Walk of shame for that one...
     
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    OldSchlPunk

    OldSchlPunk A legend in my own mind!

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    Small lift, slightly oversized tires, well...
    Weatherman even mentions snow and they lose their shit...full on panic...completely irrational. Dogs living with cats. I wouldn't be anywhere near a road down there in snow.
     
  15. Jan 23, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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    I see people were pulling over and abandoning their cars in Atlanta on some icy roads.
    Ice is a different story.....
     
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    And yet, just recently we made an outing out of ice road trucking!
     
  17. Jan 23, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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    The tire shop was able to get my alignment driving straight.

    Left front camber bolt is seized.

    Yesterday they sent me home with the front left caster at 0° and camber was on.
    They fixed the caster but had to leave front left camber off by 0.5°.
     
  18. Jan 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
    Camerasandcoffee

    Camerasandcoffee 900hp short of 1000hp

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    The guy who comes in for our arc flash/ arc blast training told me he once took out most of Austin Straubel airport.......
     
  19. Jan 23, 2025 at 4:04 PM
    Camerasandcoffee

    Camerasandcoffee 900hp short of 1000hp

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    I have a good friend who grew up in Atlanta. He told me when he was in 8th grade, school let out early and they were bussing everyone home because there was snow 2 hrs away.
     
  20. Jan 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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    Did you's hear that Buceee's is coming to Oak Creek?
     

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