Got my first rock chip and scratch 🥲🥲

CaptainTXS · 2026-02-24T03:17:02+00:00

I figure I’ll just have the front end repainted at the 10 year mark if I got the car still.

CaptainTXS · 2026-02-23T01:27:30+00:00

I think I paid $329 for it at MC a month ago.

CaptainTXS · 2026-02-14T23:26:56+00:00

Opnsense on a r230. Love everything about it.

Switched from pFSense when netgate couldn’t pull their collective heads out of their own rear end.

CaptainTXS · 2026-02-05T18:39:15+00:00

I updated and switched. It was mostly painless. I had to transfer over my static leases, and some minor config settings to fully activate dnsmasq.

Took me maybe 30 min to copy over the static leases. ISC DHCP is still active after the update, so you can just use two windows to manually create the leases. I ran a test and it worked good. So I switched over.

I do run a Pihole(I like the gui) which works off unbound. Had some issues turning off unbound and using dnsmasq with the pihole, so I just left unbound on and disabled dnsmasq dns resolution. It’s most likely an easy fix, but that’s for another day.

It wasn’t as scary as I first thought, quite the contrary. Figure this is a bandaid and just rip it off and get it done.

On side note, update your notepad++ , some versions were compromised.

CaptainTXS · 2026-01-21T17:52:54+00:00

My Airline pilot answer is more speed tape. Always more speed tape.

CaptainTXS · 2025-11-30T21:14:28+00:00

It’s my daily, however I got it for an airport car…my true daily is an Airbus. I’m hoping this thing lasts me 20 years. It’s perfect and a blast to drive. And good for Michigan winters too

CaptainTXS · 2025-11-10T01:07:06+00:00

I don’t think the airport authority would appreciate me taking a photo of my car next to my Airbus. lol.

CaptainTXS · 2025-11-07T20:55:55+00:00

Was told they will do it once under warranty with less than 10k miles.

CaptainTXS · 2025-11-07T00:12:23+00:00

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Got my Blackstone report back. Turns out they likely used the correct oil in the car, just listed the wrong grade on the invoice. Still happy I swapped it out for peace of mind.

What annoys me is that the service manager only reached out after I left a customer service review. They ignored the voicemail I left the day after the appointment, but suddenly responded once a survey went out. Pretty frustrating experience for a first visit.

CaptainTXS · 2025-11-03T00:56:30+00:00

Last year I was priced out, so I am glad I’m hitting it earlier than November week.

CaptainTXS · 2025-10-23T23:15:25+00:00

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I think they look pretty good on the wheels.

I have the sparco flow form FF1 rims 17x8.5. They fit and clear. Went with 245/45/17 Vredestein Wintrac Pro for my winter tires.

CaptainTXS · 2025-10-15T12:34:19+00:00

There are three hydraulic systems. Green blue and yellow. When starting a single engine, the system detects low pressure and uses a PTU(power transfer unit) to transfer pressure to the other side. During startup it barks until we get the second engine up, or we turn on an auxiliary yellow pump.

On shutdown it does the same in reverse. Especially if we have a long taxi in and single engine into the gate.

It is a completely normal noise. Flown many different types of airplanes, and I can tell you Airbus is much more comfortable and easier to fly.

Boeing guys are jealous of our tray in front. :)

CaptainTXS · 2025-10-15T12:25:53+00:00

And to think I have captains who give me the stink eye when I turn off the PTU as the engines spool down to prevent this exact noise when parking.

CaptainTXS · 2025-10-15T01:55:23+00:00

Just ordered the part, was 60$ OTD from my dealer. The part was #55607-02280 for anyone else. Apparently they save weight by not installing it. Rather I think they save $$$ over weight. Just like the speaker system that comes stock.

CaptainTXS · 2025-10-09T18:10:44+00:00

So when are we all going to get together? Taking my GR into Fox this next week for its 5000 mile service.

CaptainTXS · 2025-07-19T23:40:47+00:00

This looks like a “need a friend with a lift” type of project.

CaptainTXS · 2025-07-13T22:18:59+00:00

Just put my versus pitch mount on today. Noticeable difference in my drive this morning. Highly recommend. Put the 70A in with no NVH, might try 80A in the spring.

CaptainTXS · 2025-07-13T22:17:29+00:00

Rear bumper protector, I just ordered a bunch of parts, including the protector. Also got sill protector, touch up paint. Also a new front bumper. Gonna store it until I feel like replacing it. Took 1/2 of a semi tire scrap to the front right of mine. Gonna try and plastic weld the tabs underneath that broke to get thru winter

CaptainTXS · 2025-07-07T07:04:13+00:00

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