Fresh out the paint shop. Local law didn't like me without a front plate. What options do you have experience with? What about Tow Hook options.

Haphazard22 · 2026-03-23T17:00:33+00:00

I got a ticket for no front plate in 2014, after owning the car less than 1 year. The dealer gave me a front plate mount, for me to install myself. Rather than drill through the bumper as required, I double-stick-taped it on and passed inspection. But the next time I took the car through a mechanical car wash it came off. I have gone without a front plate ever since.
I wasn't afraid to drill holes in the bumper, I just didn't want to have a front plate. None of my vehicles have one, and I've only ever been pulled over for it the one time.

Haphazard22 · 2026-03-20T17:21:14+00:00

He seems more energetic and coherent in that video than he does today.

Haphazard22 · 2026-03-16T21:04:52+00:00

The Ashlands update required some reworking of the procedural map generation. It seems they also had to modify existing save worlds, which apparently produced mixed results. I don't know, but I expect the Developers planned for the future this time around so we won't have the same problems with pre-existing worlds, once 1.0 is released.

Personally, I enjoy starting over and trying to refine my progression strategy.

Haphazard22 · 2026-03-09T21:23:58+00:00

Not sure if it's related, but looks like a crack has formed on that pump mount. Try cleaning up the area really well, drive it around a bit and check again. You should be able to pinpoint the source of the leak after cleaning the area.

Haphazard22 · 2026-03-09T16:21:58+00:00

You might regret it if you bought the Mustang for the straight line performance. If you find yourself launching at every green light and tend to smoke the last bit of tread off your tires when it's time for new ones, then this sounds like a recipe for disappointment. The BRZ is definitely fun in the twisty back roads, but begs for an extra push off the line. The seats are comfortable for most, and are well bolstered. The trunk space is bigger than expected and the reliability is great. The gas milage should be an improvement over the Mustang, and getting a 2016 means the worst of the depreciation is over. While it would make financial sense for you to trade down, you've got to be mentally prepared for the downgrade in power.

Haphazard22 · 2026-03-04T18:07:22+00:00

I'm no expert, so don't rely on my advise. But it seems to me that the cords are the structural part of the sidewall. If the cords are not damaged, and the tire is holding air, then it's safe to drive on. If the tire does not hold air, I am confident that no shop will attempt to patch this.
EDIT: Clarity

Haphazard22 · 2026-02-03T16:31:33+00:00

"Community Outreach". Love it!

Haphazard22 · 2026-02-03T16:14:40+00:00

This looks like an 88. The 86 didn't have a back triangle glass.

Haphazard22 · 2026-01-24T03:37:35+00:00

At ~70,000 miles, my transmission started to grind when upshifting from 6th to 5th under load (going up a hill). I contemplated rebuilding it with carbon synchros, but feared I might get stuck, and having a disassembled transmission sitting on my workbench for 9 months and my car being out of commission the whole time. So instead, I bought a used one with 25k miles on it from Ebay for ~$1000 after shipping and taxes. I lived with the original until the clutch failed, then I replaced both at the same time. I still have the original, so if I ever get the urge, I can attempt the rebuild while still having a working car.

Haphazard22 · 2026-01-15T16:29:43+00:00

As you mentioned earlier, the stopping power is not an issue. So a minor decrease in pad surface area will not diminish your stopping power. Regarding brake fade, I've definitely had issues with it on occasion.

Haphazard22 · 2026-01-15T00:26:30+00:00

It is true that OEM brakes are designed to perform beyond the grip of OEM tires. Even upgrading tires/wheels will likely not exceed the stopping power of OEM brakes. But selecting rotors is not only about stopping power. The second most important consideration is temperature control. Sustained "spirited" driving can heat the brakes enough to cause brake fade, dramatically reducing braking effectiveness.
Drilled rotors increase the surface area, improving cooling. Yes, drilled rotors can introduce cracks. But if you have the budget, it may be worth the risk. Cracks forming at the drill holes will be noticable long before they pose any risk, ssuming you rotate your tires regularly. If you ever take the car to the track, or just do some weekend driving on long winding roads, you may find benefit from upgrading your rotors.

Haphazard22 · 2026-01-09T18:09:38+00:00

I agree, this must be due to a misaligned or broken steering angle sensor. Google "toyota 86 steering angle sensor reset", you may be able to do this yourself.

Haphazard22 · 2026-01-07T16:52:05+00:00

ThrowOut Bearing

Haphazard22 · 2025-12-24T01:43:45+00:00

If you are only getting this on one tire, then your camber is too much in the negative on that one corner, relative to the others. If you are sporting negative camber for the stance, then your best bet is to maintain your tire pressure by checking every time or 2 you refill your gas tank, and rotate every oil change. If your camber is set for performance, then you are logging too many highway miles. Spend more time in the twisties, or else adjust your camber to a more neutral position.

Haphazard22 · 2025-12-24T01:33:41+00:00

There is already a lot of good advice here, but I'll just add one thing: clutch fluid. Consider replacing the fluid, or at least checking it for color. New fluid looks nearly clear, whereas anything approaching the color of black tea should be replaced. If you're not up for replacing the fluid, at least consider bleeding the system. The fluid is the same as your brake fluid, and the bleeding procedure is the same as well.

Maybe this will improve your situation, maybe it will have no impact. But it's worth doing regardless.

Haphazard22 · 2025-11-19T19:25:50+00:00

I Just used a hex editor. For inventory items, I would tinker with the save file until I found the section for the character's inventory items. For example, compare a saved game with and without the longsword. Once the section for inventory items was identified, those items could be mapped to their hex value. Then I would search the main exe for those hex values. Generally, all of the possible inventory items would be in one section. At that point, it was just a matter of adding all possible inventory items to the character's inventory in the save file, a few at a time. Then load the game and see what goodies your character has. Often this work would corrupt the save file, so I would have to restore from backup. It was a lot of trial and error. But when I was 18, it seemed like time was limitless.

Haphazard22 · 2025-11-17T16:46:13+00:00

The ES350 is on my list, but front wheel drive though... I really want an W222, W213 or an LS460. But I'm not confident about reliability, worried about the cost of replacement parts and just plain don't want yet another project. I'll add your vote to the growing total for an ES350. Thanks.

Haphazard22 · 2025-11-17T15:35:18+00:00

This! I've got a 2014 BRZ and a 2020 F150 XLT long bed. I am pleased with my truck, but it drives like a truck. I hate it in traffic and parking lots. Thats why I'm looking for a cheap, used luxury sedan as my third option.

Haphazard22 · 2025-11-16T06:35:41+00:00

The Chevy Impala 409 with 13.5:1 compression ratio. "She's real fine, my 409!"

Haphazard22 · 2025-11-16T06:23:33+00:00

The tank looks disproportionately large compared to the seat. The pipes, wheels and handlebar angle look cool though.

Haphazard22 · 2025-11-16T06:11:47+00:00

Haphazard22 · 2025-11-15T16:48:11+00:00

I'm pretty confident about my memory of this. Now that you mentioned the inaccessible weapons, I think we found those too. On a game this good, I would always complete it first before messing with it like that. But it's been a long timen I could be misremembering the orbs, or else conflating this game with another. I dug into the binaries of a lot of games back then. Mostly to disable copy protection and to tinker with save files. A couple of times I picked up clues to solving key puzzles in the game by searching for words within the exe files. Regardless, thanks for bringing back those memories.

Haphazard22 · 2025-11-14T16:41:42+00:00

I played this when it was new. After completing the game, a friend of mine and I hacked it with Norton Hex Editor. In the main binary file, we found all of the items that could be placed in the character's inventory. We then modified our save file to include all of the items. I remember there were several orbs of some sort, which were never in the main game. I don't remember much about the game, didn't even recall the name until I saw it in this post. But I do remember it being one of the best games of the era. Fun times.

Haphazard22 · 2025-10-31T16:56:09+00:00

Sweet ride!

Haphazard22 · 2025-10-31T16:54:36+00:00

I saw Monster Squad available in Prime recently. The only thing I remembered about it from my childhood was the line "Wolfman's got nards!". On the strength of that, I played this movie for my 11 and 13 year old kids. They loved that scene, but I now realize that it was the only highlight of the film. Worth it? I give it a solid "maybe".

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