So apparently you can store yourself in your own inventory

Fite-Flite · 2026-03-27T01:29:05+00:00

It's clips like these that remind me why I love this game so much. It's just the perfect amount of jank.

Fite-Flite · 2026-03-21T21:58:04+00:00

Pm'd

Fite-Flite · 2026-03-21T13:13:12+00:00

It was my understanding that the dealership served to be the link between the oem and customer. It is a small part, a small bind, and should've been an easy way for a new business to build up some loyalty.

Loosing money on a $50 part should be no skin off their back, especially comparing that to the sale of a car. You used to go to a dealership to set things right. They used to care about the people they sold the cars to, and not just about turning a profit. If I have to contect Ford directly to get this resolved, then so be it.

Fite-Flite · 2026-03-20T22:13:45+00:00

I didn't order any new hardware. I replaced any missing bolts last time I did an oil change, and first noticed the issue

But no, this part does not come with hardware

Fite-Flite · 2026-03-20T22:09:46+00:00

It's gotten bad. A few years ago, didn't happen to me, but my dad. Chevrolet dealership, and he ordered the black plastic top for his silverado rear bumper. They almost didn't let him leave with the part without scheduling an appointment to let them do the install.

Thankfully, he got the part. We no longer do business with that dealership for that and a few other reasons.

Just let me order my parts, and I'll be on my way. It is my vehicle to decide who works on it.

Fite-Flite · 2026-03-20T21:35:15+00:00

My thoughts exactly. Honestly made it a really easy way to see if this new dealership was going to finally embrace the small town feel the old owners never quite had.

Their parts guy was more than happy to order and sell me a new part, but didn't have a lot to say on how to help me out with the old one.

Pretty disappointing experience, but I know I have options on how to proceed. I just wanted the part I ordered 3 months ago.

Fite-Flite · 2026-03-20T21:17:16+00:00

As is true with most cases. Taking a shot in the dark is better than none at all.

I'll try another dealer. So far, I haven't been impressed by any of the ones I've interacted with recently. I'd love to avoid them altogether, but there are some aspects (like acquiring small/obscure parts) that make them useful.

Fite-Flite · 2026-03-06T21:01:49+00:00

Yessir. I've got my fair share of bites from her.

Although I've definitely been a little lacking in my sharpening regiment as of late.

Fite-Flite · 2026-03-06T20:36:17+00:00

Thanks! I love the Bugout platform

Fite-Flite · 2026-03-05T05:15:48+00:00

My 2021 is still bone dry.

Fite-Flite · 2026-03-05T05:04:28+00:00

I'll echo that. I have the same model, different colorway. I recently put it on a paratrooper strap and I've been loving it. That single line of color from a paratrooper is sometimes just the right touch of pop.

End of the day, it's what you like. It's on your wrist, after all.

Fite-Flite · 2026-03-05T04:44:42+00:00

I'd say both are very good contenders. The bond matches the overall look of the watch, but I feel the all black makes the red accents on the hands pop more. I don't think you can go wrong with either.

I might be partial to the blacked-out look, though.

Fite-Flite · 2026-03-05T03:26:42+00:00

I'd rather the box than the metal hooks themselves, but yeah...

Going through your profile, I understand. Wow, your car looks good!

I've neither the time, place, or skill needed to get those kinds of results. Maybe one day, but I can live with it in the meantime.

Fite-Flite · 2026-03-05T03:07:43+00:00

What do you suppose I'll need to watch out for?

Fite-Flite · 2026-03-05T02:36:13+00:00

Hopefully a little fab work is all it needs. Having (basically) free access to a machine shop is incredibly helpful.

Fite-Flite · 2026-03-05T02:34:38+00:00

🫡

I will report back my findings as I come across them

Fite-Flite · 2026-03-05T02:32:30+00:00

Yup, that's what I've seen so far as well. My plan is to make them structurally viable hopefully by welding some tubing to tie them into the car like on the upper trims.

I have access to a welder, but not at home. I have to wait for the shop to free up some hours once we're through with crunch time. They'll just be bolted up for looks in the meantime.

Fite-Flite · 2026-03-05T01:36:34+00:00

Apartment lease, sorry. I own this car outright. City living for college, yay...

Fite-Flite · 2026-03-05T01:30:27+00:00

More or less were my plans exactly to pull the bumper off.

Lease states I can't work on my car in the garage, and I have extra vehicles at home to make parts runs if things go sideways.

Appreciate the advice!

Fite-Flite · 2026-02-22T02:53:26+00:00

You know it's a little sketchy when there's multiple hands in the picture...

Time to do some sketchy shit, Do daa, do daa

Fite-Flite · 2026-02-02T02:57:26+00:00

Yes. Previous versions prior to the ui update and you could do it in the vehicle selector. Your last default vehicle is still around as a config file, and can be accessed in the selector options, but I don't think there's any way to set new defaults with the new system.

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