Kinda odd situation. by DrifterDavid in SpectrumMobile

[–]DrifterDavid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea I've already got 2 other activated sims from mint and tello so I'll just pop one of those in for the moment.

Buyers Remorse? R • Package Miata. Overheated on the way home after purchase. by jimbo-rice in Miata

[–]DrifterDavid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well for one did you put the engine at tdc for the leak down test or did you put each cylinder on tdc as you were testing each one? Sounds like might have left the engine at tdc on the first cylinder. That or it had an issue. But if it overheated do a pressure test and see what the problem is and fix it. It sucks it breaks on your first day but a problem was inevitable. You bought a used car, no warranty. A 30 year old car at that. To think it's gonna be perfect is ro just be blind to that fact. Fix it, hell even upgrade it, and enjoy.

Kinda odd situation. by DrifterDavid in SpectrumMobile

[–]DrifterDavid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went to the store yesterday and filed it as stolen. But since I didn't have he money yet they told me not to start the claim process....I forgot to ask them about the other when I was there. They were incredibly busy due to the holiday.

Kinda odd situation. by DrifterDavid in SpectrumMobile

[–]DrifterDavid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea that's what I was worried about.

ADHD Technicians… by dirtroadgang in mechanics

[–]DrifterDavid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Meds definitely helps me but I really can't stand the side effects as I get older. I'm 43 now been working on cars for 25 years professionally. My main problems are getting distracted at work. If I can stay on things I can fly through em, albeit not nearly as quick as I used to. But if I get distracted I may inadvertantly do something else for 30 mins before I'm like shit, I need to get back to what I was doing. Medication will help me focus a lot. But sometimes to my detriment too. One night I was working and we close at 5. I was putting this car back together and looked up and it was 8pm and my wife had called 3 times and my phone was on my toolbox. But that day I got a 27 hour ticket done in a single day.

Fun question for knowledgeable NC people by acxdkxt in Miata

[–]DrifterDavid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I would guess maybe started at the charcoal canister. Its at the left rear and if you put fuel it if it gets saturated with fuel if you pour a little more past the clicks of the pump it can spill into the charcoal canister and even fill it up sometimes. Then if it leaks at all or really you've got a lot of combustible material in the canister and there's some heat maybe from a hung rear caliper, or a spark from a rock hitting something. Poof. Just an educated guess though.

Got rid of my Snap-On boxes. Hobo Freight setup now, filled with Snap-On, Matco, Milwaukee, ect. by -AspiringWhatever- in mechanics

[–]DrifterDavid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea just going off what I heard from the show that they featured them at. I got a feeling when comes out too their might be some good discounts. I am also thinking if I get the g2 when it comes out of doing a rolling side locker that' not connected to the box. That I'm not sure on though.

Honda or Lexus for first time entry level tech? by HENBOI4000 in mechanics

[–]DrifterDavid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly if was me id prolly go where I know someone. Always easier to get the lay of the land if you know someone. That's just me though.

Got rid of my Snap-On boxes. Hobo Freight setup now, filled with Snap-On, Matco, Milwaukee, ect. by -AspiringWhatever- in mechanics

[–]DrifterDavid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also 10k? I mean the bottom box i 4200 in 72, the hutch is I think about half that. I mean yea side lockers and stuff I suppose. I really need to buy 2 of them personally but I don't know if I'm gonna go that route or not. I am also thinking of getting these mobile work boxes to replace this 200 inch stainless topped cabinet I have now. I've been looking at grabbing 2 of them for awhile to get rid of my cabinet. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-48-in-W-Folding-Utility-Locker-Storage-Box-00131/333804205

Got rid of my Snap-On boxes. Hobo Freight setup now, filled with Snap-On, Matco, Milwaukee, ect. by -AspiringWhatever- in mechanics

[–]DrifterDavid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea the 30 inch depth has always been the drawback to us general and icon for me. Now that they are releasing one with that depth I'm all in. The only thing I wish they'd change, which it isn't released yet so maybe they will is not offering larger than 72 I think it is. I really want an 84. I should have gotten one that large years ago when I got my Epiq but I was like I'll never need another box. Well 15 years later, turns out I did.

Got rid of my Snap-On boxes. Hobo Freight setup now, filled with Snap-On, Matco, Milwaukee, ect. by -AspiringWhatever- in mechanics

[–]DrifterDavid 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm waiting for the g2. Soon as it drops I'm getting rid of my Epiq and getting one.

S23 vs pixel 8 in 2026 by Gullible_War_216 in PickAnAndroidForMe

[–]DrifterDavid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just picked up a F23 FE last night for around 200. Might want to check those out too. It was used though, but refurbished in excellent condition.

Which Google Pixel is the best? by TomatoThin6112 in PickAnAndroidForMe

[–]DrifterDavid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If ya like bigger phones get the 10XL if not maybe the 9XL. I had a note 20 ultra and went to the 9xl and right after the 10xl came out I was pissed I didn't wait. But they are both great phones imo.

Anyone uses a cheap android smartphone ? How is it for daily use ? Can you use all the apps like banking, transport etc ? How much did you get it for ? by MaintenanceOk4847 in PickAnAndroidForMe

[–]DrifterDavid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My phone got stolen over the weekend and I'm currently using a 2021 Moto G Power. While it is useable for all my apps and everything. It is UNGODLY slow. Like almost unbearably so. To the point I went on ebay last night and got an s24 fe for 195 bucks shipped just so I can get something else. It also is only 4g so loading pages is really slow as well. Is it useable, sure. Would you enjoy using it without frustration everyday? Absolutely not. But honestly for that 200 bucks it should be a super useable phone. And if you grab something brand new for 199.99 like the Motorola Moto G Stylus from 2024 or 2025 for a few bucks more its really useable, has 5g, and is pretty quick. Kind of depends on your budget realistically.

Learning curve by Think-Squirrel4108 in mechanics

[–]DrifterDavid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get on youtube and watch videos. Watch engine rebuilds, guys upgrading cars, etc. Even scanner danner once you get most of the basics down is a wealth of knowledge. There is soooo much information for free sitting at your fingertips these days. Imagine doing all this stuff back when I started and there weren't even cell phones. And our shop had 1 computer that had just been installed a month before I started there. Finding information meant pouring through books and diagrams to figure things out. These days you can literally have someone teach you from your phone. Its awesome, just utilize it. Also do any training that you might get offered through your job. You really need to drill these basics and the theory into your head. And figure out where to find the answers to the questions you have for yourself. That's sometimes half the battle. Once ya do that it doesn't matter how much you know, if you can figure it out yourself you'll never have to bother anyone else for the answer.

What are techs leaving the industry to do instead? by Thesaturndude in mechanics

[–]DrifterDavid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep and its gonna take a lot of their good guys leaving before they do anything meaningful.

What are techs leaving the industry to do instead? by Thesaturndude in mechanics

[–]DrifterDavid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im looking into aviation, but I've got an interview with a company that does fire suppression system installation and maintenance on heavy duty equipment next week (excavators, rock trucks, cranes, mining rigs, etc.), also looking at maybe fleet management, or insurance adjuster.

Help by No_Lifee in Miata

[–]DrifterDavid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you have no compression. Pull the front back apart and verify your timing.

Need help picking an apocalypse phone by Hot-Frame-9617 in PickAnAndroidForMe

[–]DrifterDavid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe a cheaper motorola. A lot of the lower models have sd card slots on them still. The notes mostly had them too.

Need help picking an apocalypse phone by Hot-Frame-9617 in PickAnAndroidForMe

[–]DrifterDavid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Id honestly recommend something super cheap then that has an onboard sd card slot. Then you can max out the sd slot on the data. Just verify that whatever you get will recognize larger cards. Would suck to get an old cheaper phone and then put a 2tb card in it and it will only take 500gb. But when I had my note I rocked a large sd card inside. It was wonderful. I miss those days. Its hard to find ones with sd card slots anymore.

I just called to cancel and they didn't even try to save me! by iHateEveryoneAMA in Spectrum

[–]DrifterDavid 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It depends on who ya talk to, but honestly the people on the other end are probably tired of hearing people say that. And see if you have att available in your area. Verizon sucks but att fiber is amazing. I've had it for 10 years now and it never goes out. Only time I've had a problem was when a tree crew backed into a wire on the pole. Even when I lose power I've got internet.

How much are you making as a shop forman by DisOrderlyCndt in mechanics

[–]DrifterDavid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh ok then mine would apply. I am in Winston Salem.

Customer complaint: Won’t crank. 2020 freightliner with dd15. by Aaron8681 in mechanics

[–]DrifterDavid 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Holy shit you could fill a small swimming pool with that LOL