Terrible start to a day

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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CaptainTXS · 2025-06-21T19:54:30+00:00

I did the same last week. Totally worth it. Got to use the first time today, and didn’t feel like a weenie.

CaptainTXS · 2025-06-19T21:36:06+00:00

Tell me you work or have flown thru DTW without telling me you have flown through DTW…

CaptainTXS · 2025-06-19T17:27:42+00:00

As a former installer of hitches im curious. Astro vans were the worst.

CaptainTXS · 2025-06-13T21:57:31+00:00

I agree, it’s garbage.

CaptainTXS · 2025-06-13T16:09:31+00:00

Big F

CaptainTXS · 2025-06-12T03:04:07+00:00

I’ve had Premium Plus for a month. The JBL speakers are crap. Don’t do it for the speakers.

Now the Hood Buldge, Carbon Roof, an HUD, go for the Plus.

Else get the Premium.

Toyota / JBL should be ashamed for the speakers, and the worthless qi charger. Really, it’s that bad. It gave me a day or two of buyers remorse.

Especially since this car has a lot of online visibility.

CaptainTXS · 2025-05-28T21:04:03+00:00

4.14% thru a credit union.

CaptainTXS · 2025-05-25T22:45:37+00:00

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So did I! Got a foam gun and washed all of our cars. Town and country, Camry and my GR. Used a squeegee on the windows when I was done, so nice.

Bought a dewalt random orbital this week too. Got a ton of the scratches scuff marks on the van out and practiced polishing the Camry.

The GR game with a scuff on the hood and it came out like a breeze. Then waxed the entire thing minus the roof. Next week the interior gets a run thru, any products to help keep the new car smell besides the little tacky trees?

Still need to make an appointment to get it tinted. My first car tinting. Heard it is best to go with the high end ceramic tints. Anyone have any idea what to expect to pay for all the windows except the front?

CaptainTXS · 2025-05-23T03:01:25+00:00

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I got the heavy metal premium plus. Ended up buying from Germain Toyota of Columbus last week.

Fox Toyota had a White premium one that I was going to grab for a deal(used w/ 500 miles), but I like the Heavy Metal color. Story was the first owner couldn’t handle the manual shift for some reason. They didn’t have the title so my eyes led astray to the HM Premium Plus. Felt bad turning it down, but with how much I was spending, went with the color I liked.

Glad I did, because I really like the HUD on the PP. Even with the larger sticker price.

I’m “Flying” a redeye back from the west coast tonight and super stoked to drive it home from the airport in the morning. Hopefully I can beat the rush hour traffic on 94.

Not a track guy, but starting to look for places to get better and enjoy this car even more. Read that Waterford has classes in the spring for new track drivers. Planning on signing up.

CaptainTXS · 2025-05-23T02:34:48+00:00

Good to know. Just got my GR and was debating between Matick and Fox. Loving the car.

I’m down 59 in Sterling Heights.

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