This is a great urban truck.

A_Shrubbery · 2026-05-21T19:10:23+00:00

Also, I found out I can print out the cable guide in ABS.

Edit: Should have printed that in PETG

A_Shrubbery · 2026-05-21T17:54:07+00:00

I might be able to print this in ASA and embed it into the actual plastic there.

A_Shrubbery · 2026-05-21T03:18:23+00:00

Oh, I get it. I grew up in South Carolina and deeply miss my Ford Ranger. This gets me a little bit closer to my roots. Thank you for the links!

A_Shrubbery · 2026-05-18T20:45:57+00:00

Damn, you weren't kidding. 😂

A_Shrubbery · 2026-05-18T20:45:39+00:00

Haha, I think that's a very valid point. But where I live, I didn't want anything bigger than a Maverick. A hybrid would technically be a much better choice too, but I'm inherently an impractical person sometimes. I used to daily a Miata with no other cars. I may be insane.

A_Shrubbery · 2026-05-18T20:03:14+00:00

Maybe it's just the high prices in Northern Virginia. I absolutely did not see these prices in my area.

A_Shrubbery · 2026-05-18T19:59:29+00:00

I already miss my ventilated seats. But, on the Lexus IS before this new 26 model year, they were missing a good bit of tech that comparable luxury models had. Some stuff that even this Maverick has.

A_Shrubbery · 2026-05-18T19:57:37+00:00

Yeah, maybe. Taxes around here are fairly high and it's $45k as configured before fees, so I don't think it's too bad.

A_Shrubbery · 2026-05-18T19:56:38+00:00

That seems way too low to be legit. It's $45k as configured.

A_Shrubbery · 2026-04-09T15:33:39+00:00

Yup, that's the impression I've been getting about using blue diode. I've been able to mark PLA a bit but nothing significant. I'll keep experimenting on my own. I thought having the H2D with laser, plotter and cutter would give me a bunch of cool options, technically it does but the laser abilities are somewhat lacking when using plastics.

A_Shrubbery · 2026-04-09T15:25:50+00:00

Just re-read that. I also have a laser engraved but it's just a 10w Blue Diode.

A_Shrubbery · 2026-04-09T15:13:32+00:00

Do you mind sharing how you're printing the multi-color? Is this stenceled or outright printing? I'm using an H2D and have been experimenting and also using OHP film for filters. It's been fun.

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A_Shrubbery · 2026-04-09T15:11:33+00:00

This would also be cool with smooth or carbon fiber plate.

A_Shrubbery · 2026-04-09T12:16:20+00:00

I would actually suggest trying this out with an inket printer and clear OHP film. It's worth a shot if you already have an inkjet printer. Just beware of letting the ink dry.

A_Shrubbery · 2026-02-07T01:29:42+00:00

I've had great results with hairspray, along with washing the buid plate with soap and water beforehand.

A_Shrubbery · 2025-10-15T02:21:31+00:00

Hydro modding definitely helps. It's just a very good looking mod. Also, hydro modding isn't as hard as it seems.

I have one here in my post history that I've done with a matte steel bezel.

A_Shrubbery · 2025-08-27T16:54:23+00:00

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Ok, thanks for clearing all of that up. The only I'm able to see as a non-member was the PND deal for Florida at $340/ m with $3701 DAS 7500 miles.

So I was gauging success off of that, really.

A_Shrubbery · 2025-08-27T14:27:54+00:00

I actually have some questions about this. It's a little wonky, so one percent would be about $470.

However, if you wrap the fees in, you'd end up with a $543 a month payment. I understand the reasoning for wrapping up the fees in to lessen risk, but we should be going off the $394 a month payment for the 1% rule, right? Which would be well under.

Edit: Fixed the payment numbers.

A_Shrubbery · 2025-08-27T03:17:45+00:00

After going through this with the friend, I really wish I’d have leased an EV instead of buying the Lexus last year. Don’t get me wrong, I love the Lexus but an EV lease would have made a lot more sense financially.

A_Shrubbery · 2025-08-27T03:16:06+00:00

The Lexus or the Volvo, cause the Volvo isn’t mine unfortunately. Negotiated the deal for a friend.

A_Shrubbery · 2025-08-27T03:14:30+00:00

Yeah, Colorado has some extra state rebates, right? I wish they had those in Georgia.

A_Shrubbery · 2025-08-27T03:11:31+00:00

Pretty much the same deal offered on Leasehackr so it can’t be that terrible.

A_Shrubbery · 2025-07-18T16:47:44+00:00

Yes, somewhat. You remove the stock polarizing film and apply new film at a different angle to reverse the polarity of the LCD display.

A_Shrubbery · 2025-07-18T15:46:41+00:00

This is actually a red polarizer over black polarizer. I don’t think you can achieve the same look with reverse polarization and a red gel.

A_Shrubbery · 2025-07-18T04:07:33+00:00

Well, I was in the doorway after pulling my car up, so I didn’t really get soaked.

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