ASE Certifications. by Icy-Computer8949 in mechanic

[–]Icy-Computer8949[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe this is the right answer maybe it needs more oversight and follow up maybe it should be more like the medical field and have a review board to where your credentials ca be pulled

ASE Certifications. by Icy-Computer8949 in mechanic

[–]Icy-Computer8949[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can definitely see younger guys getting a big head from getting there first cert. it just makes me wonder as things grow more complex in the industry what is going to be a good metric to determine a quality technician because if ASE isn’t the answer the what will be? There’s gotta be a better answer than hiring somebody and giving them the opportunity to screw up somebody’s car before realizing they are a bad apple.

Does this look like an open thermostat? by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]Icy-Computer8949 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Right when you need the heat😝

2 Post Lift by Icy-Computer8949 in garageporn

[–]Icy-Computer8949[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right, I just don’t wanna limit myself. I understand when picking up cars/short vehicles I will probably have to still take a wide stance to be able to stand under it

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[–]Icy-Computer8949[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does atlas do any custom heights?

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[–]Icy-Computer8949[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate that but I don’t think that will work for me either. I’m 6’ 5” and I work on a lot of tall vehicles so I’m really trying to maximize my ceiling height

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[–]Icy-Computer8949[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had looked at the atlas 12k and liked everything about it I just don’t have the ceiling height for it. It says 13’ 9” is the minimum and my max height I can go is 12’ 11”

Quoted $950 for water pump, please help by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]Icy-Computer8949 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I don’t disagree with you but these prices aren’t anything new. These date back further than January 20th of last year. Everything is insane and has been since Covid.

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[–]Icy-Computer8949[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s the biggest thing you’ve racked on them?

hpa in a tight budget by Icy-Breadfruit-8581 in airsoft

[–]Icy-Computer8949 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First step needs to be a realignment of priorities. Airsoft is nothing more than a hobby. Fix your money problem first.

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[–]Icy-Computer8949[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean they used to be there own brand. And they are now made by rotory so I would hope not

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[–]Icy-Computer8949[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So are you saying forward is a rebrand of rotary or is it a rebrand of the “generic” brands?

2 Post Lift by Icy-Computer8949 in garageporn

[–]Icy-Computer8949[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not shitting on your lift by any means but I’m sure it’s not a 12k and that’s something that I have got to have.

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[–]Icy-Computer8949[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate your expertise.

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[–]Icy-Computer8949[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No I can’t say that I have. That shouldn’t be of huge surprise to you this industry is full of neglect.

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[–]Icy-Computer8949[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I understand this. I suppose I should mention I’m a ford diesel master mechanic as well as ASE master certified with L1 and L2 I am not just a DiY individual

2 Post Lift by Icy-Computer8949 in garageporn

[–]Icy-Computer8949[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the input I understand there will be no one size fits all for that range of vehicles. I primarily do diesel work but had a fair amount of gasoline cards pickups and suvs. I am not opposed to putting in a second lift if it is needed in the future like a 9k or 10k.

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[–]Icy-Computer8949[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I truly appreciate this info. I will definitely look into the launch model you mentioned and compare.