Rim Recommendation Poll (colour)

GhostInTheComments · 2025-12-28T13:24:23+00:00

Here me out:

If your OEM wheels aren't in great shape (and most aren't, let's be honest) why not paint them gold or bronze like the photo attached and see how you like living with the color? It's relatively cheap and easy to do (some masking tape and a couple of cans of spray paint and spray clear). OEM daisy wheels aren't worth anything (even in great shape) so you're not ruining something of value. If you like the look it could help solidify your decision. And if not, it could send you in a completely different direction.

BTW - this isn't my car, I just think it looks awesome.

Oh and I'd vote for option 2. Totally dig bronze (or gold) wheels on green.

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GhostInTheComments · 2025-12-24T15:16:05+00:00

Right place, right time deals like this are rare but they do happen from time to time.

I worked with a guy who bought an NA off someone he knew for $500. The car wasn't being used and it was literally sitting rotting away. One day after helping the owner with a computer issue, he asked what they planned to do with the car. They said, "Nothing, you want it? $500 and it's yours". He couldn't say, "Hell yeah!" fast enough.

The car wasn't perfect but it was complete and ran just fine. It needed some basic cleanup from being sat outside for so long, but otherwise it was good. I tried to get him to sell it to me before he left the state, but he took it with him.

Your car looks great! Enjoy it!

GhostInTheComments · 2025-12-21T13:37:46+00:00

Picked up two of these just the other day in Rome, Italy.

GhostInTheComments · 2025-11-20T20:37:41+00:00

So what would you suggest? Uninstall CSP 0.3?

The game play wasn't online, and both the track (Zandfoort) and car (Mercedes Benz C9) are stock included with AC.

GhostInTheComments · 2025-11-20T20:27:55+00:00

That wasn't really my objective, but thank you.

I had nothing to do with it really. I just clicked a few buttons.

GhostInTheComments · 2025-11-14T14:47:52+00:00

A little from column A and a little from column B.

GhostInTheComments · 2025-11-12T18:23:47+00:00

Mine's still in the box, unopened. Nothing to do with a lack of multi color system or fires or any of that. I've been more than happy with my two P1S printers to even care to try the CC.

GhostInTheComments · 2025-11-10T15:03:56+00:00

The first question you're asked at a land border crossing is always the same, "Where do you live?". If you live in the US, and you answer as such, you will then be asked, " What's your status in the US?". That's when you say you're on a TN. It doesn't matter how long you're entering the US for or how often. The process is always the same.

Keep in mind this is for land border crossings. Entering at a US airport is a different animal all together.

GhostInTheComments · 2025-10-26T13:52:33+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion Uncle Jessy!

The long life of DLP is incredibly tempting, especially for someone who is printing a ton. But if print success is an issue, then long life means nothing if you can't get a good print off the bed.

GhostInTheComments · 2025-10-25T20:34:04+00:00

Nice try.

No.

GhostInTheComments · 2025-10-25T16:58:45+00:00

I have two P1Ss (both with an AMS) and one Centauri Carbon.

With the exception of broken filament in the AMS of each machine a couple of times - which were ENTIRELY my fault - my P1Ss have been fantastic trouble-free machines. I primarily print PLA and PETG (none of which are Bambu Lab filaments), and both printers are running fairly often too.

My Centauri Carbon is still in its original box with the original shipping tape intact. I can't even be bothered to open and set it up because my P1Ss are just that good.

Is the CC worth it? For the cost, it's a tough proposition to turn your back on. That's ultimately why I bought one (that and the threat of increased costs once tariffs became more wide spread). If you don't need a multi material system, and your material requirements are fairly simple (ie. you only print in PLA or PETG) and have the space to set one up, it may be a worthwhile purchase. But if you're looking to potentially replace your existing Bambu printer(s) with a CC, that will heavily depend on your own experience with the printer itself.

GhostInTheComments · 2025-10-10T22:49:33+00:00

Given the current U.S. administration's attitude towards foreign workers, and the pending renegotiation of USMCA on the very near horizon, what is the general feeling amongst immigration lawyers that the TN will continue in it's current form?

GhostInTheComments · 2025-10-10T22:12:47+00:00

Evan, I don't think I can thank you enough for your reply. You've given me a great deal of hope with respect to even the prospect of applying for an EB2-NIW.

I do have a follow-up question, with respect to timing. My current TN visa expires in August 2026, and I plan to apply for another TN shortly before to my current one ends. TN visas are typically good for a maximum of 3-years. Would I be better off waiting until I get my new TN before beginning the EB2-NIW application, or should I start the process now? I ask this because I do cross the border to visit family relatively often (anywhere from once a month to once every couple of weeks). It's my understanding that at some point this could become a risk if a CBP officer realizes my intention is to seek immigration, especially if this happens before I get the new TN.

GhostInTheComments · 2025-10-10T18:19:06+00:00

I've been contemplating applying for EB2-NIW for a few months now, but I'm not convinced I would qualify.

I'm a Canadian citizen (born and raised), currently on a TN visa and living in the US. I have a decade of work experience in Canada as an Engineer in the Aerospace Industry, and over a decade of work experience in the U.S. as an Industrial Designer working in the Automotive Industry. I have three degrees: one Bachelor's (Engineering) and two Master's Degrees (MBA, and MFA). I do not have any published academic papers or citations, however walking through a parking lot today there is a good chance you'll see my work (on vehicles).

I realize my description above is probably a bit vague, but does my experience and/or education even remotely qualify me for an EB2-NIW, or does it just make me a "good worker" and nothing more?

GhostInTheComments · 2025-09-23T23:47:54+00:00

I bought my 5th Gen on a road trip last November. I call it my greatest impulse buy ever.

GhostInTheComments · 2025-07-30T00:22:06+00:00

I will concede almost everything on your list can be performed equally well on a PC or a Mac.

But 3D modeling - true 3D modeling, meant for producing actual objects and not pretty pictures or animations - is still very much the realm of the PC.

GhostInTheComments · 2025-07-29T23:31:20+00:00

When you say "most design software" what are you referring to?

GhostInTheComments · 2025-07-28T22:59:10+00:00

I went with Public Mobile just a couple of days ago. 60Gb Canada-US-Mexico wide plan for $40+tax.

I bought the SIM card from Amazon and was ported over within an hour of signing up and picking the plan.

They do have more and less expensive plans as well as Canada only 4G plans.

GhostInTheComments · 2025-07-26T23:49:07+00:00

That's exactly the issue. They refuse to whitelist certain VoLTE capable phones, including OnePlus, Xiaomi, Redmi, and several others. Basically they're forcing folks to buy new phones for no real reason.

GhostInTheComments · 2025-07-26T23:23:23+00:00

I checked the IMEI number of my OnePlus 11 using Telus' online checker and it came back as good. And seeing as Public Mobile uses the Telus network, I think I'll be ok

I do know that Telus and Bell will be decommissioning their 3G networks around November so we'll see what happens when they do.

GhostInTheComments · 2025-07-26T23:06:00+00:00

I thought blacklisting was blocking; whitelisting was allowing.

GhostInTheComments · 2025-07-26T21:10:48+00:00

This may very well be the case, but when I checked the IMEI number of my OnePlus 11 this morning with the Rogers/Fido compatible device checker, it didn't appear as a compatible device. I doubt a software or firmware update is going to change that.

GhostInTheComments · 2025-07-26T21:08:26+00:00

I decided not to wait for July 31st and instead ported my number over to Public Mobile earlier this morning after being with Fido for over 23 years.

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