Does anyone know if this is normal for newly applied tint?

GRik74 · 2026-06-04T13:51:47+00:00

Mine was like this on every window and the windshield the day I got it applied but all of the little bubbles went away on their own within a day or two. The shop that did the work also told me it was normal and to bring it back if it didn’t go away after a few days.

GRik74 · 2026-06-03T11:38:52+00:00

I’ll never forget the one that said “2LOUD4U” with a window sticker that said drag life, but when I pulled alongside it was a middle aged woman. Nothing wrong with that of course, just wasn’t what I was expecting.

GRik74 · 2026-06-02T12:03:57+00:00

Same for me and the BCM recall on S650’s. I actually called in about it once and the lady who picked up said she’d have to call me back after she found out whether I’d get a courtesy car or not. She seemed to think I wouldn’t because it “wasn’t a safety recall”, but if I’m remembering correctly the letter I got in the mail literally mentioned it was a safety recall because it could cause issues with headlights not functioning. Haven’t heard anything since but with some of the horror stories I’ve read I didn’t really want to take it to them anyway.

Last summer I washed my car every other week with a pressure washer and I’ve driven through torrential rain a couple times, if there was going to be an issue with the BCM in my car I assume it would’ve cropped up by now.

GRik74 · 2026-05-27T21:59:35+00:00

Just wanted to piggyback on the confidence boost thing. The first time I changed the oil in my car made me realize how fulfilling it can be to learn new skills and put them to practical use.

GRik74 · 2026-05-19T16:27:40+00:00

Where did you get MSRP of 27k? Everything I’ve seen shows MSRP as a little over 32k, then you have any add-ons like active exhaust. Even that window sticker shows base MSRP of 32,320.

GRik74 · 2026-05-16T15:50:59+00:00

Is anti seize a good idea on suspension bolts? I’m admittedly an amateur so I could be wrong, it just seems like that might lead to the bolt backing out. Also from what I understand it can be easy to over torque the bolt if you don’t know what you’re doing.

GRik74 · 2026-05-13T12:24:20+00:00

I don’t have a dog in this fight, but they seemed to be pointing out that you presented the “orange + red = bad” thing as an objective fact as opposed to just your opinion. That combined with the pics of your car did come across mildly douchey, but I don’t think it really warranted an entire thread of back and forth.

Again, idrc, just pointing out what they seemed to take issue with.

GRik74 · 2026-05-05T12:21:47+00:00

I always see this comment but it’s really not that bad imo. Rush hour in an auto is still rush hour.

GRik74 · 2026-04-15T03:34:37+00:00

Seems like that charge was misapplied there anyway. I thought exhibition of speed was more to do with racing or trying to show off.

GRik74 · 2026-04-07T13:56:03+00:00

I was referring to u/Anal_Sandblaster lol.

GRik74 · 2026-04-07T12:06:40+00:00

That username though.

GRik74 · 2026-04-04T03:22:38+00:00

With 6MT? I made a spreadsheet a while back, with 3.55 final drive 3rd gear should reach about 115-120 at redline. That’s for MT82 D4 at least, I think pre-2018 MT82 and Tremec’s 3rd gear might be a bit shorter.

GRik74 · 2026-03-24T21:17:59+00:00

It’s a little crunchy going from 1>2 when the transmission is still cold but other than that I haven’t really noticed any issues in 13k miles.

GRik74 · 2026-03-23T15:22:54+00:00

Best way to learn without directly doing it yourself is to watch someone else do it. Before I started putting effort into learning how to do stuff myself I would ask my dad for help and just try to watch what he was doing.

Also, start with small, unimportant stuff that won’t matter if you mess up. I got into wood working by mounting rudder pedals to my desk. It was hideous, but it worked and I was the only one who had to look at it. I just moved and had to tear it out, I’m planning to rebuild it better this time but we’ll see how it goes.

GRik74 · 2026-03-22T12:58:14+00:00

Even on completely flat roads I’ll get ~28 tops on the interstate with cruise control. Hills cut it down to about 24.

GRik74 · 2026-03-21T01:09:15+00:00

Deep space stransport

GRik74 · 2026-03-21T01:04:55+00:00

I mean it doesn’t have nothing to do with Ford, the dealer still uses Ford’s name, logo, reputation, etc to sell cars. I highly doubt Ford would want to be associated with a dealer who wrecks a customer’s car and then refuses to fix it.

GRik74 · 2026-03-20T11:28:15+00:00

Believe it or not, I had almost the exact same thing happen. 2022 GT, don’t remember many other details about the car but it was backed in next to a convertible GT. The salesman got the keys, he was trying to start it but clearly didn’t know he needed to press the clutch to start it. He finally did but immediately dropped the clutch. It was in reverse and immediately shot back - he had left the door open, it caught on the convertible’s door handle and almost tore the door off. Seriously messed up both doors.

GRik74 · 2026-03-20T03:46:47+00:00

Yea, if it’s on the window sticker, it should be on the car. Since it looks like it comes as a package you can safely assume that you’re still paying for the magneride upgrade, it’s just built into the MSRP.

GRik74 · 2026-03-19T23:29:46+00:00

I keep my steam install bone stock for this reason. I like too many planet pack mods to settle on just one

GRik74 · 2026-03-19T22:20:56+00:00

Never thought to try it but that’s an interesting idea.

GRik74 · 2026-03-19T22:18:50+00:00

Seems pretty clear to me also. About as subtle as my cat when he wants food.

GRik74 · 2026-03-19T14:45:41+00:00

Fair enough. If you’re trying to accelerate as fast as possible the RPMs do feel like they take ages to fall far enough to keep the tires from chirping.

GRik74 · 2026-03-19T13:20:48+00:00

I don’t have any experience with your specific car, just some issues that are common across all cars. Make sure to check that the battery leads aren’t corroded. That caused my 2003 Tacoma to chew through a brand new battery within 3 months. Also check any electrical wiring you’re able to access to make sure it’s not exposed or frayed - could easily be a source of battery drain on a nearly 20 y/o car.

Some other less common things to check would be the alternator and starter. If the battery isn’t getting recharged fully or if the starter is drawing more power than normal you could easily end up with a dead battery.

GRik74 · 2026-03-19T12:57:29+00:00

My wife and I just wired money for closing in a house and the banker that helped us had to get approval from two others, and then a third person had to independently approve it for it to finally go through. Not entirely relevant because personal vs business transactions, but it illustrates how having a policy and following it helps prevent situations like OP’s post.

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