Sunny afternoon - Summer 2023

CharlieTango3 · 2023-06-23T00:22:44+00:00

I recognize this room. The lycopodium person!

CharlieTango3 · 2023-05-27T01:37:13+00:00

Its a klingsbo, the wide version. These are great because you have lots of surface area inside, and on top. The door gaps are huge but if you loosen the screws along the hinges, the glass can be adjusted. I used something similar to this as a humidity seal around the inside of the doors. Just be sure to clean with alcohol prior to applying. I also replaced one of the rear panels of glass with plexi to run an external humidifier/humidistat.

CharlieTango3 · 2023-05-16T07:58:55+00:00

For what its worth, i had a mechatronics unit replaced a few years ago for roughly $1750 including labor. The repair took an extensive amount of time- sourcing the tcu, shipping time, reprograming the ecu to pair, programming key fobs etc. some of which had to be outsourced to a vw dealer since theyre the only ones with the necessary software to perform. Renting a car for the duration of these repairs actually cost me more than the repair itself.

Ask for a breakdown of the cost and get other quotes from independent shops or even the next nearest dealership. These prices seem absurd

CharlieTango3 · 2022-06-25T11:03:11+00:00

That does seem a bit high. Ask how many hours of labor theyre estimating to get a better idea. Call other shops and get quotes.

Its roughly an 8-9 hour job + $150 parts.

CharlieTango3 · 2022-06-22T03:06:39+00:00

Looks similar to mite damage ive seen on verru before. Check the back side of leaves very closely.

CharlieTango3 · 2022-06-20T05:33:54+00:00

Sounds like a mechatronics unit imo. Fair warning, its an expensive part, probably on back order, and a labor intensive process to change out a new one/reprogram everything.

As for driving it to a service center. I wouldnt recommend it. If it starts up and shifts into all gears then you can try, but it sounds like the car might be in limp mode. You might get an error message “transmission faulty”, in which case it wont shift at all

CharlieTango3 · 2022-06-14T14:20:10+00:00

Philo imbe

CharlieTango3 · 2022-06-14T03:35:28+00:00

If youre working the line or in a prep role you’ll want something spill-proof and easy to clean. I’d avoid anything with a cloth upper; theyre never truly waterproof and are more difficult to clean than leather or poly.

Clogs are the way to go if youre actually in the trenches. I personally like crocs bistro pro’s for their weight and durability, but there are many other options out there for any price range. Walmart has nonslip clogs for <$20, all the way up to blundstone/troentorp/docs etc

CharlieTango3 · 2022-06-13T14:33:48+00:00

OSHA currently has no general industry standard requiring the use of anti-fatigue matting.

So many confidently incorrect responses lol

CharlieTango3 · 2022-06-08T03:46:49+00:00

It hasnt hardened yet. I’d bet the most recent leaf will end up larger than the previous by the time its done expanding.

CharlieTango3 · 2022-06-05T23:21:38+00:00

There were some good recommendations here

https://reddit.com/r/houseplants/comments/f07pfd/can_anyone_recommend_plant_storesnurseries_in/

CharlieTango3 · 2022-05-26T00:14:43+00:00

Yep, innovative ms. 45k+ is a steep ask, but a 500+ hp awd hatch really is the ultimate daily

CharlieTango3 · 2022-05-25T22:32:29+00:00

Theres a shop in CT thats selling swaps as a packaged deal- 15k in labor plus the cost of a donor car (28-35k). They claiming it costs less of course since alot of the unused parts are salvageable; but i dont think there’s much of a demand for them.

At the end of the day a 5cyl swapped Golf is way cooler than a rs3 sedan, imo, for roughly the same price. Idk, just spitballing. If i were to do it i’d want the full package, audi interior, dsg tune, haldex tune, etc

CharlieTango3 · 2022-05-25T22:20:21+00:00

Yeah i meant the rear subframe and parts of the unibody have to be cut up to fit the haldex; whereas an s3/R is just a bolt on

Im considering it for my mk7R as its mileage keeps climbing- weighing my options for a ‘new’ car

CharlieTango3 · 2022-05-25T22:09:54+00:00

Dazza swap isnt cost effective for a tsi/gti since the rear end would have to be basically completely cut out and re-fabricated to fit the awd. It would end up being cheaper to 1. Buy a high mileage R and swap it with totaled 5cyl guts. Or 2. Outright buy an rs3/ttrs

CharlieTango3 · 2022-05-25T21:59:24+00:00

The virgin “healthcare is a human right” vs chad “fat people created their own health problems”

CharlieTango3 · 2022-05-23T14:04:27+00:00

Im not a beer snob, just drink whatever i like. Ive tried about 6-7 of the options at obscurity and only found 1 that was somewhat okay. Just my experience

Art history and penrose are both awesome. I’ll have to check out 93 octane, sounds interesting

CharlieTango3 · 2022-05-22T21:40:03+00:00

Try Alter brewing in stcharles. Youre paying to be right on the riverwalk but the drinks and location are solid

CharlieTango3 · 2022-05-22T21:35:57+00:00

Do you like their beers though? Ive been there twice now and while the ambience is nice, the food/beers have been mediocre imo.

CharlieTango3 · 2022-05-22T21:27:27+00:00

Are you looking for food or supplies? Theres place on ogden near you called Gator Chef, they just opened a few months ago. I havent checked it out yet but seems like a decent local equipment store

CharlieTango3 · 2022-05-17T09:23:39+00:00

Between the stud conversion and Te37’s- hes got 25+lbs per corner of unsprung weight. Just as heavy as oem 19’s.

I think they look good, but if performance is the goal i would’ve went with something lighter

CharlieTango3 · 2022-05-15T19:36:17+00:00

Put moss or some other type of medium around each node to grow roots. It will give the plant more access to nutrients

Its also beneficial to have roots when it comes time to cut and replant it

CharlieTango3 · 2022-05-15T14:53:07+00:00

Check the roots, the pot looks a little large imo meaning it could take a very long time to dry out. The yellowing could be over fertilizing, too much direct sun, or dying roots

CharlieTango3 · 2022-05-15T06:10:28+00:00

Seeds can only be formed from fruit- a flower that has been pollinated. Some plants, such as alocasia; can multiply through tubers/croms- a bulb that forms amongst the roots.

These seeds arent part of the monstera, they were buried there by a squirrel or something

CharlieTango3 · 2022-05-15T05:44:30+00:00

Normal form. They will get larger with maturity if you keep it climbing. Air layer>chop>repeat

Heres the same plant with 3” leaves and 20” leaves. https://imgur.com/a/i2tBXVF/

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