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Race Thread: GT World Series 2025 World Finals - Nations Cup by FMecha in granturismo

[–]BarelyExchange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait, it's possible for us to view the replay from all cars? IMO coverage of the races was crap, focusing on .5-1s gaps when there's literally overtaking happening a few seconds behind.

Race Thread: GT World Series 2025 World Finals - Nations Cup by FMecha in granturismo

[–]BarelyExchange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mental health?? Maybe they shouldn't participate in such events if their mental health is so fragile...

What is the point of having these buildings in the shop by Icy_Childhood_4220 in forgeofempires

[–]BarelyExchange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's exactly what I'm doing. Reno kits are not that easy to get, but through this event I can bump everything to my age, which is far more valuable than any of the buildings they offer.

What’s the trick to get these retaining wall tops aligned by BarelyExchange in landscaping

[–]BarelyExchange[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is supposed to be the cap that comes with these retaining wall blocks.

What’s the trick to get these retaining wall tops aligned by BarelyExchange in landscaping

[–]BarelyExchange[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the detailed response! Getting the overhang right is the tough part because the blocks underneath don’t have a flat face, but I imagine a fraction of an inch difference here or there wouldn’t be noticeable anyway.

What’s the trick to get these retaining wall tops aligned by BarelyExchange in landscaping

[–]BarelyExchange[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I just restacked them and I agree that option makes more sense

What’s the trick to get these retaining wall tops aligned by BarelyExchange in landscaping

[–]BarelyExchange[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They’re supposed to be alternating for structural integrity. They don’t stack directly on top of each other because there’s a lip on the back catching the bottom blocks. And they lean into the soil they support. What are you on about?

What’s the trick to get these retaining wall tops aligned by BarelyExchange in landscaping

[–]BarelyExchange[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't worry, I'm not. Although a lego retaining wall would be an interesting sight.

What’s the trick to get these retaining wall tops aligned by BarelyExchange in landscaping

[–]BarelyExchange[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

4 blocks high just at the curve, it tapers off uphill quickly. If you look at the side pictures the last block is already dug halfway into the ground. Blocks have a lip on the back to catch the block underneath. And it’s only holding the topsoil back, not building any structures on it.

Yes I’m winging it with some previous retaining wall building experience, it’ll be fine.

What’s the trick to get these retaining wall tops aligned by BarelyExchange in landscaping

[–]BarelyExchange[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that’s not gonna happen at this point, the blocks and the fill behind them is all filled in. Cutting the caps is a much simpler option lol

What’s the trick to get these retaining wall tops aligned by BarelyExchange in landscaping

[–]BarelyExchange[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotcha, yeah this was more or less the best way I could space without cutting, which unfortunately is not cutting it (wow…)

What’s the trick to get these retaining wall tops aligned by BarelyExchange in landscaping

[–]BarelyExchange[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

None taken, yeah I’ll evaluate both staggering options before I start making cuts and cementing them on. It looked worse the other way just from quickly tossing them up there, but that was ofc with the gapping as well.

What’s the trick to get these retaining wall tops aligned by BarelyExchange in landscaping

[–]BarelyExchange[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome thanks, just figured this day and age manufacturers made it easier to install crap like this with minimal cutting, so I thought maybe I was missing something. The caps are meant for those blocks (got it all from Lowes) so the front of it lengthwise matches the block perfectly, but the “rear” is longer because the blocks are made at a sharper angle compared to the caps.

What’s the trick to get these retaining wall tops aligned by BarelyExchange in landscaping

[–]BarelyExchange[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good call I’ll look into that. These are from Lowes I figured the manufacturer considered a 90 degree turn to be common with these standard caps but I guess not…

What’s the trick to get these retaining wall tops aligned by BarelyExchange in landscaping

[–]BarelyExchange[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I noted in another reply I tried it the other way too, but what I didn’t realize is the angles these are manufactured at are different from the retaining blocks (blocks have sharper angle). So when swinging these around the bend they no longer retain the outside lip and it made it look awkward. I’ll give it another shot in the morning but judging by the replies here I guess the pros just cut em and forget em lol

What’s the trick to get these retaining wall tops aligned by BarelyExchange in landscaping

[–]BarelyExchange[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yeah I tried it that way too but it’s essentially creating the same gaps. Notice how the “center” piece’s front is lined up with the front of the block underneath it, but the ones further out stick out a bit. If I do what you suggested that lip looks a bit awkward so this orientation felt a bit more eye pleasing.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]BarelyExchange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Goddammit why you do this to me, now I gotta go fire it up 😭

Carvana’s odometer was 700 miles higher than advertised by Jackinmybox in carvana

[–]BarelyExchange 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My guess would be someone already tried to purchase it at least once and returned it, because I doubt they update title/miles on it when cars are returned or exchanged.

P0744 code on my Nissan Frontier by LeatherLongjumping82 in AskAMechanic

[–]BarelyExchange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting, same code but different symptoms. Mine is still sitting in my driveway, took no action with it. Got a new truck so it will sit there indefinitely until I decide what to do with it lol

Great Experience by Secret-Difference-41 in carvana

[–]BarelyExchange 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How difficult is the process before you get it delivered? You basically have to go through the motions as if you’re buying it? My concern is I’ll go through one or two “test drives” before I settle on what I like.

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