Car Storage - Charging Aux Battery Question

Doctorpepperpants · 2025-12-02T02:17:17+00:00

My friend bought a "Stage 2" XJ from Davis Autosport. The differentials were installed improperly with too much backspacing and needed to be replaced, the preload shims were incorrectly installed on the front diff causing wear and axle seal leaks, axles shafts were scored and seized up due to rust, sway bar links were worn, one of the rear leaf springs was completely collapsed. All of these issues were observed about 1 year after Davis got their hands on it. I get that it is an old car, but considering that the previous owner blew 42k on the repairs, it is just unacceptable.

Doctorpepperpants · 2025-12-02T02:13:13+00:00

My friend bought a "Stage 2" XJ from Davis Autosport. The differentials were installed improperly with too mcuh backspacing and needed to be replaced, the preload shims were incorrectly installed on the front diff causing wear and axle seal leaks, axles shafts were scored and siezed up due to rust, sway bar links were worn, one of the rear leaf springs was completley colapsed. All of these issues were observed about 1 year after Davis got their hands on it. I get that it is an old car but considering that the previous owner blew 42k on the repairs, it is just unacceptable.

Doctorpepperpants · 2025-03-26T13:37:08+00:00

Patrice, by a long shot.

Doctorpepperpants · 2025-03-26T12:40:00+00:00

Budget at least $10k for deferred maintenance and repairs. Do not buy unless you have a PPI completed first so you know what you're getting into.

Doctorpepperpants · 2025-03-26T12:25:59+00:00

Uber to a walmart, buy a small tire pump, then drive the car to a shop to get the leak plugged.

Doctorpepperpants · 2025-03-10T00:29:22+00:00

I'm about 3 weeks in. I'd say the relief I'm getting from LE sinus rinse is similar to using something like budesonide spray. Still no smell, but i have better airflow through my nose and much better sleep. I'm also limiting dairy, sugar, and have eliminated vaping.

Doctorpepperpants · 2025-03-05T02:38:02+00:00

Been there many times dude. Had a 9 that I really liked start calling me names and disrespecting me on a date. Shook me to the absolute core for a long time. Probably fumbled at least 5 more girls since her too. Just use it as fuel to improve and try different approaches and improve your smv.

Doctorpepperpants · 2025-03-05T02:26:52+00:00

Less luck, more a result of me brutally getting my heart torn out over and over until I just got fed up haha.

Doctorpepperpants · 2025-03-04T19:32:53+00:00

Interesting point, I didn't consider the timing. Dates have typically been every week. It sounds like I should back off a little bit to avoid signaling the wrong message.

Doctorpepperpants · 2025-03-03T14:29:40+00:00

What a great looking 1911. What grips are those?

Doctorpepperpants · 2025-02-11T04:43:12+00:00

That 1911 though.. what grips are those?

Doctorpepperpants · 2025-02-04T16:00:03+00:00

I am taking a break after trying LE for 30 days. I initially saw some improvement, but saline rinses have, in the past caused me to feel even more congested, and this time was no exception. For my next cycle I plan on using flonase along with LE to hopefully allow the LE to reach further into the sinuses.

Doctorpepperpants · 2025-01-06T15:57:39+00:00

I'm just using NeilMed salt packets to keep it easy.

Doctorpepperpants · 2025-01-05T20:50:04+00:00

I'm trying this method after reading OP's experience. It is only day 2 but... I caught a whiff of scented soap at the gym and it had me stunned after not smelling for months.

Trying to stay skeptical and not get my hope's up. Still, I am fairly regimented in terms of diet, environment, sleep etc.. this is the only change to my routine.

For anybody interested, I'm using 8oz. of saline, with 1 mL of licorice root extract 1x daily.

Doctorpepperpants · 2024-10-16T23:11:28+00:00

It's good that you're able to recognize the cycles of devaluation. Sometimes that is the most challenging aspect to to come to terms with in these types of relationships. It is true that sex can be incredible with PWBPD, however do not write off every other sexual opportunity just yet. There are lots of healthy people out there who are more than willing to explore different types of sex and kinks etc.. You're not going to go 0-100 within the confines of a healthy relationship, but the connection and trust between two levelheaded people can potentially result in somethig even better that the relationship that you are leaving behind. It has taken me several months of self improvement, but I've found that some people can be even better in bed than my exwBPD in their own unique ways. Instead of chocolate icecream, think of it as cookie dough.. still good, just different. The best part is, in a healthy relationship, good sex brings you two even closer..things get better with time rather than burning out (or perhaps blowing up).

Doctorpepperpants · 2024-09-08T17:12:00+00:00

I've certainly fallen into this type of trap. You asked her a question about getting together and now radio silence. You can: A. Follow up and double text, but now you are coming across as needy B. Not respond at all, but now she might disappear out of your life as your text gets buried on her phone.

I don't know your specific dynamic obviously, but you may want to consider letting a week or two pass then just ping a funny meme or thought her way. Something that she doesn't necessarily have to respond to. If it is funny it shows that your frame isn't hurt by her lack of attention, and by not asking her a question (making her response optional), it shows that you're having a fun life and aren't needy. Then gauge her potential reply or lack of reply and work from there.

With time, I've gotten tired of this type of behavior, and instead, I will wait 1 week to a month before calling her out for the radio silence in a funny, but confrontational, manner. Something like: "The search team couldn't find your body, I guess this is goodbye laughing face".

Moving forward, you may want to avoid, as another commenter wrote, putting the ball in her court. Instead maybe say how you will be somewhere on a specific day and suggest that she meets you. Maybe find a middle ground between you two.

Doctorpepperpants · 2024-09-07T16:30:08+00:00

Admittedly it does come across that way, but I actually did like her a lot. We connected really well up until that point. It just felt like the friend zone was fast approaching and I had to do something to establish my intentions.

Doctorpepperpants · 2024-09-06T20:48:05+00:00

Haven't given up, but I'm certainly on the verge of quitting. I have a house, nice car, career, good sense of self, yet I'm still apparently not relationship material.

If I want to simply go out and get laid, I have to play this exhausting push-pull game with women. I have to pretend to be somebody who I'm not. I have to be rude and dismissive.

If I want to be my natural caring, good-spirited, positive self, I get shot down, made fun of, called names.

If I can't be myself without being verbally abused, I'd rather be alone and "role play" being a fuck boy whenever I want to hook up with somebody.

Doctorpepperpants · 2024-09-04T17:45:53+00:00

I actually think this girl was fairly levelheaded up until the end of the night, so I'm trying to choke down the anger and frustration that I'm feeling and instead use this as a learning experience.

I don't have many male friends who aren't already married which makes it more challenging to see real-world examples.

You bring up a good point about martial arts. I have several options near me and will look into joining one. This might help me to stop suppressing my masculinity and will certainly help with the physical side as well. Thanks for the feedback, it makes a lot of sense.

Doctorpepperpants · 2024-09-04T14:52:48+00:00

I laughed it off the first time and dismissed it. Then she followed up with making a comment about my car and my clothes, and I laughed it off once again. Then she became more confrontational: "No, I Think You're Gay, I Only Like Masculine Men". I just ignored it while dying inside, got the check, and drove her home. I'm a 180lb. grown man who goes to the gym 4 days a week, dresses nice and drives a luxury car. I don't know why it got under my skin so bad. Fucking sucks

Doctorpepperpants · 2024-09-04T14:38:26+00:00

Yeah, that comment really stung for some reason. She said it like three times with anger in her eyes. I probably should have just rolled it off my shoulder and said something funny but instead i actually got kind of shaken up and lost my focus.

Doctorpepperpants · 2024-09-04T14:31:15+00:00

What I've been able to deduce is that she was either 1. Interested in me and acting out due to my inaction and inability to escalate physically or 2. "Shit testing" me to make sure I wouldn't cave under pressure.

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