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    Short Shifter Install

    It's there but not terrible on the VWs. Hondas from what I hear are the worst.
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    2025 Honda Pilot

    Book says 0W-20 but it is happy on a 30 😉
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    Best cell phone carrier for the money?

    This is great timing on this info regarding QCI 8 grandfathering on Warp. I'm currently on an annual plan with Red Pocket that expires on 8/22, and I am going to jump over to US Mobile and will do so prior to 8/18 to get the grandfathered priority level!
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    Short Shifter Install

    I agree for the base Jetta/Golf, but on the GLI/GTI/R I'm surprised it's such a long throw from the factory.
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    Short Shifter Install

    Really it's a quicker shift for better performance. It was around $85 so a pretty cheap improvement.
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    Short Shifter Install

    Today's project was installing a short(er) shifter on the GLI. It is an OE part on European Audi S3s so a direct fit to any transverse mount VW 6-speed, basically. It shortens the throw by about 15-20% which IMO is perfect...quicker action without increased effort. One of those things that makes...
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    2025 Honda Pilot

    The J35 has been DI since 2014 (2016 in the Pilot). My DI J35 is what I would consider severe service due to short tripping in an extreme climate, and I've had no issues with excessive dilution and no signs of carbon issues. I have 100k on the odo. Not an issue like it was on the pre-2016...
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    A couple of nice touches on my new car

    Next up: APR stage 1 😁
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    Does Size Matter? Engine Displacement….How Low Can They Go?

    I feel we are getting past the "sweet spot" of downsizing and turbocharging for economy gains I rented a Trax a couple of weeks ago with this engine and it was, as expected, an inadequate producer. I'd be more OK with it if it returned excellent MPGs, but it did not. The thing is, when you have...
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    Home insurance rate changes since 2021.

    That's just it, I'm happy with the premium cost...under $1200 for 500k not including additional structures and other riders that I have is cheap. I would gladly pay more to get my old wind/hail deductible back. I was told today Progressive has nothing below 2%.
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    Home insurance rate changes since 2021.

    My renewal just came with a decrease in premium by 15%. Of course, the kicker is instead of $1500 all perils/$1500 wind and hail they now want $1500 all perils and 2% wind and hail (in my case over $10k). I'll follow up but I assume it is what it is. At least they are charging me less for worse...
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    Best New Mix - Size SUV ?

    Third row or not? Other than the Highlander not having a soul it's not a bad choice. I would check out the Pilot. I believe the Pathfinder now has the ZF9 paired to the VQ so that would be worth a look too.
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    Leaf Blower Gasket

    So back to the question after more futile searching for the gasket for my specific model turning up no results: would you cut your own or use RTV?
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    Lifted Lexus mudder

    Wow, saw the title and expected a GX or LX, and certainly not an SC lol.
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    Leaf Blower Gasket

    Thanks, it's the PR48BT which per Parts Tree only offers the entire cylinder rebuild kit and not just the gasket.
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    Leaf Blower Gasket

    It drips fuel/oil on the floor after running that turns into a small puddle. I've isolated that gasket to be the source. I cleaned up the seepage around the gasket (can see it a little in the pic) and it immediately stared seeping again. It runs smoothly.
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    Leaf Blower Gasket

    Realized I mis-spoke. Post edited and photo included.
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    Leaf Blower Gasket

    I have a Poulan Pro 2 stroke backpack blower that is leaking at this gasket. Online searching hasn't provided a replacement option. Am I better off cutting my own out of gasket material or using high heat RTV?
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    A shot of my speedo on the Autobahn today

    I always thought 80 was the highest in the US. I learned something new.
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    A shot of my speedo on the Autobahn today

    She should have captured the tach too! My Maxima had a limited somewhere around there, but I assume being a euro spec that Armada is higher?
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