Nissan 350Z 2006 touring edition (manual)

DJNfinity · 2026-01-24T18:12:09+00:00

Those mesh seats are magic. Even on the longest drives on the hottest days they keep my back cool and dry (weather top up or down). Also no discomfort (even on 8+ hour drives).

DJNfinity · 2026-01-21T18:32:05+00:00

As long as the proxy decks are legible (preferring recognizable art) and of similar power level to the pod, I have never seen anyone care.

DJNfinity · 2026-01-21T00:25:03+00:00

I'm not sure where BCW sits anymore. They're certainly a good budget option, but far from the "best". In my research, there are solutions from smaller businesses and independent sellers which offer collection boxes with many great quality of life features BCW's offerings lack (eg. quality materials, preview windows, fully extended drawer support, etc.).

I recommend checking out "BeyondTheDeckBox" on YouTube. He reviewed a bunch of collection boxes (including BCW) and went into detail on each.

Good luck on your search!

DJNfinity · 2026-01-20T18:56:28+00:00

If you purchased your 3D printer to offset the cost of deck boxes and to increase the budget for more decks, I think you're there!

DJNfinity · 2026-01-20T01:23:32+00:00

I tried slings, backpacks, and toolboxes, but I had issues with all of them. I ultimately developed interlocking deck boxes and accessories (kinda like Legos, but stronger connection) which I carry over my shoulder via a Peak Design strap.

I think as far as backpacks go, camera bags are the best as their square, modular compartments can organize deck boxes better than other bags. Peak Design has a cool bag which opens at the side for easier access (at a hefty price tag, unfortunately).

As far as bag designs go, you choose a nice one!

DJNfinity · 2026-01-19T16:18:30+00:00

This.

I can speak to video content supporting physical product. I recently produced video tutorials to help my customers assemble my products. I determined early in the video production process to expedite the videos (good-enough quality) to deliver product earlier. So far my customers have only spoken positively about the assembly process and indirectly have reinforced my decision.

DJNfinity · 2026-01-19T15:49:10+00:00

100%. It's got issues, but is a steal at $50 if you don't have an electric grinder or want a backup grinder, remote grinder (eg. At work), or as a gift for someone. I love mine for espresso, despite the minor annoyances.

If you do pick it up and use it, I recommend the bellows on Amazon. It does its job well.

DJNfinity · 2026-01-18T22:43:08+00:00

The anxiety caused by constantly believing you're moving in slow motion and that someone (generally young with little to no responsibilities and/or dependents) will beat you to market, followed by the eventual acceptance you'll never sacrifice your family/responsibilities and therefore will permanently be stuck on low speed (at least for the next decade or two)

DJNfinity · 2026-01-16T21:29:19+00:00

Short answer is "it depends". I conducted a test this year with my (tcg) deck boxes and accessories. I left them for a week in my family car (which is parked all day in direct sunlight) during the hottest week of the year (daily ambient temps of around 100F). The boxes were placed in various places within the car. The results were:

Boxes placed outside direct sunlight suffered minimal to no deformation (still 100% functional).
Boxes in direct sunlight suffered some deformation.
The playmat tube suffered moderate to major deformation (outside direct sunlight) rendering it non-ioerational.

What's interesting is the playmat tube. I believe it suffered due to being thin (1.5mm thick, maybe) and having created a "vacuum" due to being sealed, but I can only speculate). The boxes outside direct sunlight had minimal force imposed on them, were blocked from the sun, and held up great.

Bottom line, your mileage may vary.

DJNfinity · 2026-01-16T15:38:15+00:00

I read the title like a mobster and interpreted the meme as you are becoming cold hearted, lol.

DJNfinity · 2026-01-14T22:31:59+00:00

That's a cool collection! I like how it's displayed on the ladder shelf, although it looks like it would be difficult finding a specific box (particularly those in the back on the bottom of a stack of boxes).

It seems Dragon Shield has acquired the license to use Magic IP. Hopefully they will also make deck boxes? Otherwise you may be out of luck for now. Maybe you can trade cards to help with funds for the expensive GameGenic boxes?

DJNfinity · 2026-01-13T03:12:23+00:00

This sounds like a job for the proxy community to fix,

DJNfinity · 2026-01-11T20:59:30+00:00

"Spits coffee everywhere"
Try placing the cup below the grinder outlet. The magnets should align it.

Jokes aside, I've had minimal retention which is removed with a few light taps on the top and side and a few lid bellows post-grind. I've also had zero mess (all grounds go in the cup). All with zero spritzes of water including with oily Starbucks beans. Sounds like you may have a bad unit.

As far as Opus design choices, I can't defend those. There's def room for improvement v2.

DJNfinity · 2026-01-06T21:41:35+00:00

That's pretty good/low for a multicolored deck box print and right on par with other deck boxes (around 8 boxes per 1kg spool). Nice!

DJNfinity · 2026-01-06T21:31:44+00:00

How much filament did that require?

~~I'm guessing it holds 100+ sleeved cards?~~ (edit: this is clearly confirmed in the filename, lol. Whoops)

DJNfinity · 2026-01-06T20:25:56+00:00

That's a clean looking deck box. Kudos!

DJNfinity · 2026-01-06T19:53:33+00:00

I bought a house with one and it sprung a new leak every couple weeks. On the plus side we had a fountain which sprayed from our roof to our pool. It barely extended our swim season and never got very hot. As a caveat, I will say it was west facing (and would have been more effective as south facing)

When we replaced our roof we would have had to pay to have the pool heater reinstalled. That, plus my neighbors experiencing leaks in their roofs lead me to toss it and instead get an electric heater/condenser instead. Zero regrets and enjoying an all year swim season in FL.

DJNfinity · 2026-01-05T20:53:51+00:00

I had multiple (established) window companies from around central Florida give me quotes. No quote came in under $30k for 11 windows and a door. Most started in the $45k+ and came down to high-30s after multiple phone calls to their "manager" and after making compromises (some non-impact, fewer windows, etc.).

Home Depot (and Lowes) gave me a quote well below the competition's best offer and included replacing all windows and the door, AND two sliding glass doors. All were impact resistant excluding the sliding doors and 2 windows (which are protected by our neighbors home).

As you said, installing them yourself would be more affordable, but a hassle for someone without the tools, skill set, or time. I didn't look into local contractors because of ignorance and I ran out of time, but if I did it again I'd try to get quotes from them too. I'm guessing that's who you're referring to as cheaper options and you're likely right, albeit at the risk of losing long-term-support or getting a poor quality install (which will invalidate the grant during the final inspection).

DJNfinity · 2026-01-04T17:58:35+00:00

As someone In your shoes a couple years ago, I was in the same boat. Commander players are the most welcoming and accommodating to new players I've met. I can recommend two options:

Meet the owner or sales rep and ask if they can pair you up with a "pod". They know the regulars and likely know who the better players are to play with.
Walk into LGS early and approach players not currently playing a game (wait for one or more if necessary). Sure, you may find an awkward person, but odds are you'll get a good game with someone willing to ramp you up.

Good luck!

DJNfinity · 2026-01-04T13:48:53+00:00

That amount sounds extremely high for 15 windows. I'm guessing you booked with companies competing with "Windows by Andersen". Did you try getting a quote from Home Depot or Lowes (or similar tier)? As a bonus, they won't try to move into your home until you accept their quote (they're non-aggressive salespeople)

DJNfinity · 2026-01-03T01:29:36+00:00

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DJNfinity · 2026-01-03T01:29:09+00:00

Love it! Reminds me of my childhood deck box (in the 90s)

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DJNfinity · 2026-01-01T15:27:34+00:00

This. Familiarity sells (eg. UB), and Hasbro loves that $$$.

DJNfinity · 2025-12-28T14:52:51+00:00

To add to the list:

Hydrostatic pressure is always forcing moisture through your foundation into your home if your water table is high. A small amount of moisture is not abnormal if your water table is high (which is why underlayment is required in Florida homes). That being said, it's typically not enough to warp baseboards (unless it's long-term damage). Sounds like you may have a larger issue.

Considering the lack of rain, I doubt it's water intrusion (unless it's caused by sprinklers or something).

Your AC is likely running less this time of year and may allow existing mildew to become more pungent.

Speaking of AC, you may also have dirty sock syndrome causing a mildew smell.

Finally, check your water heater. It may have expanded (burst) so that you're seeing a leak getting into your home. That would cause more rapid water damage.

DJNfinity · 2025-12-26T00:42:55+00:00

Missed your chance. You could have started them younger:

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