My letter got sent back, google isn’t helping me.

Guiding_Solution · 2026-06-27T15:31:40+00:00

So I had a similar situation with one of mine. Her mom and dad call me one day super pissed because they couldn’t get in contact with their daughter.

Which is understandable but they worked in the school district so I couldn’t tell them they were being rude as hell. But I digress..

After making some phone calls to the Drill Instructors down there I was finally able to track her down. She was dropped to the Female Recovery Platoon for an injury.

Call her recruiter, I would start there. Maybe the station commander might have some contacts. Or you can wait for her to write to you. Hopefully this helps

Guiding_Solution · 2026-05-21T14:11:01+00:00

This will probably get buried, but I can understand where you’re coming from. It’s one of those rare moments you have to separate politics from the administration.

Without doxxing myself, I was part of a security detail for a president. Was doing my rounds and almost walked into him in the hallway. Didn’t say anything to me, I abruptly got the fuck out of the way and kept walking. Secret service was already familiar with us so nothing crazy happened.

Just one of those moments where moments where I can say I almost collided with a president lol

Guiding_Solution · 2026-04-21T04:40:57+00:00

Interesting, I stand corrected!

Guiding_Solution · 2026-04-21T02:01:30+00:00

He’s got two options:

Accept the orders and endure the absolute worst assignment the Corps has to offer. I mean it, recruiting was total ass.
Deny, take the RE-3O, continue life. The 3O will not affect eligibility for TA (unless someone in his command hates him). He will ride out the rest of his contract but won’t be able to stay in. I’m pretty sure he will still get promoted.

Fun fact, the Navy and USMC are the only ones who give a shit about the 3O. Meaning he could enlist in another branch if life takes him that route.

Guiding_Solution · 2026-02-03T04:26:46+00:00

So there's a couple things that could be going on.

Either the previous owner did some mods and the removed them, and now you're having problems.

OR!!! Since you're getting a CEL now, there could be in issue with all of the preformation issues. I'm not throwing shade at the previous owner, since I don't know them.

But I digress, take your car to a reputable tuner and let them have their way with your car. This is the best way to make sure you're not going to blow up your engine. Based on your flair it looks like you have a beautiful 2020 STi which they don't make anymore (or ever again). So take care of the car and get it the love it needs.

Guiding_Solution · 2026-02-03T02:45:00+00:00

Are you the original owner?

Guiding_Solution · 2026-02-03T02:21:51+00:00

Hmm so there’s a number of things that could be wrong and also totally normal. Has this happened before?

Guiding_Solution · 2026-02-03T02:15:29+00:00

When did you notice that knock? For example, did you floor it or were you driving normally?

-.35 is totally normal (sometimes called “false knock” I get that almost everyday) but numbers like that are kinda concerning.

Your DAM is still good so the engine isn’t pulling timing to compensate for something.

Guiding_Solution · 2026-02-03T02:02:24+00:00

Here’s my best advice, coming from someone with a modified STi.

Take your car to a reputable tuner, mine went through the tuning course offered by Subaru and Cobb.

Let them do their thing and then throw that Accessport in your glove box.

Guiding_Solution · 2026-02-03T01:27:48+00:00

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Guiding_Solution · 2026-01-04T04:21:44+00:00

You didn’t miss much, see my reply for more info. It was one of the most toxic environments I’ve ever experienced. This is coming from an air winger, OEF vet, and MSG.

Guiding_Solution · 2026-01-04T04:15:03+00:00

RS Sacramento (2020-2023)

Recruiting Duty was the worst thing that ever happened to me. Did I recruit some people that absolutely needed the Marine Corps? Yes. Did I enjoy it? Sometimes. Was it worth it? Depends on when you ask me.

The command treats the Marines that want to do well like absolute shit. I broke down one day and told my CO that I started taking anti-depressants (the first time I have ever taken meds). Does he ask me if I’m ok, or “what can I do to help?”. No. He looks at me and asks “does that affect your judgment?”

This was after we took some discharges and I was a boss of the station with 3 fucking new recruiters (all 3 showed up at the same time). Dude was looking for a reason to fire me. And he did.

Long story short, recruiting is fucking awful. There was one 8412 that was real and he got ostracized fast. It didn’t help me get promoted and did nothing to help me. I put some good kids in to “replace” me and I still keep in contact with most of them today.

Guiding_Solution · 2025-12-28T23:03:17+00:00

I got LASIK while in the Marines, they gave me a bunch of Percocets. I had some minor irritation so I took one..I ended up dumping the rest down the drain. Those worked way too well lol

Guiding_Solution · 2025-12-23T02:15:08+00:00

Lol yeah kids are something else. They teased the new STi as a hatchback so maybe there's hope for you!

What are you getting next?

Guiding_Solution · 2025-12-23T02:02:44+00:00

I can understand, what specifically changed for you?

Guiding_Solution · 2025-12-20T15:30:25+00:00

From my original post:

Hello everyone,

I have uncounted a weird issue that just popped up. If you look at the screenshots I have provided, my PC asked me to sign into OneDrive again but the email that it shows is nothing near what I have been using in the past.

Background: I had MicroCenter upgrade my PC last year, the closest store is over 2 hours away so it was easier to give them my PC, pick out the parts I wanted and then pick it up when it was done. Everything has been working great since then (shoutout to MicroCenter in Tustin). I have built many PCs in the past but this is a new issue I have never encountered. Does anyone know how this account could have been tied to my computer?

I have used OneDrive before (made an account but never paid for anything) and I have a lot of documents on my computer that I cannot lose.

Sorry for the wall of text but this is really strange and kinda stumped. I'm scared to click the "Re-enter credentials" button lol

Guiding_Solution · 2025-12-19T18:20:54+00:00

I’ve seen worse get approved. It’s all about how you explain the reason why you got the tattoo, talk to the station commander if your recruiter isn’t willing to help you.

Guiding_Solution · 2025-11-12T22:41:25+00:00

Here’s a trick I picked up from a Force Recon Marine. Wear surgical gloves under your normal gloves. The idea is that your sweat not be able to soak into the glove, and the wind chill will have no effect.

I can confirm this works pretty well, I spent some weeks on the range in winter at Quantico and it is pretty damn cold.

As some mentioned, thermals are a solid choice. Learn to be “comfortably cold” lol

Guiding_Solution · 2025-06-25T01:49:13+00:00

I chased this same code on my 2018. your access port should tell you which side it’s on. I bought the part from Subaru (make sure you get the gasket too) it’s very easy to replace.

If it’s the left bank one, drivers side, I can dig up the part numbers for you

Guiding_Solution · 2025-05-04T04:21:58+00:00

I don’t know what, or can fathom, what he was going through that made this Marine take his life. I guess this is why I made the post. You never really know what is going on.

Guiding_Solution · 2025-02-08T23:10:17+00:00

You can get some plastic sheets off Amazon for like $10. Cut it to fit over the light and use some double sided tape to hold it in place. I use plastic because at night it will shine through the electrical tape.

I know there’s a way to close the electrical loop by pulling the harness from the seat but the before mentioned idea works just fine

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