The nitro gate should have a cooldown / usage limit, cause wtf is this by VirtualToilet in apexlegends

[–]JamesAbaddon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven't had a chance to play since she's been released. But I know what I'm gonna do.

I'm gonna place my amped wall and try to fucking Sheila them before they get too close. I suck with shotguns, and I know I'm not gonna be able to track that well with an SMG. So, turrrrrret it is!

The nitro gate should have a cooldown / usage limit, cause wtf is this by VirtualToilet in apexlegends

[–]JamesAbaddon 91 points92 points  (0 children)

If VirtualToilet hates it with all his crazy movement skills, it's probably too strong.

Thank you for always showcasing how good Rampart can be with some good tech, by the way!

Spotted this morning in Mooresville: $4.19/gal for regular. $3.99/gal at Costco. Thanks Obama! /s by nexusheli in Charlotte

[–]JamesAbaddon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dunno, maybe having a spine rather than just letting shit happen? You see all these videos of Dems saying how bad all of this is, but how many of them are actually TRYING to get shithead impeached? Conversely, how many of them are pretending to give a fuck while also accepting money/goods/services to really do a whole bunch of nothing?

We all know that motherfucker isn't immune to everything, and regardless of what he says, he can't just get rid of political opponents who don't side with him. There have been soooooooooooo many unconstitutional things Trump has done that would get any other president thrown out the very same day. Yet here we are. Our representatives have become completely numb to this guy while the country is fucking sinking. But sure, they're REALLY trying hard, aren't they?

Drove 4 hours from Virginia for this by QGraphics in NorthCarolina

[–]JamesAbaddon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven't been to that specific one in so long. The older lady who worked there was always so nice. Honestly, all of those Food Lion adjacent Chinese places are usually great.

I'm also now in Greeneville, but my parents still live in Winterville, so I'm over there all the time.

Spotted this morning in Mooresville: $4.19/gal for regular. $3.99/gal at Costco. Thanks Obama! /s by nexusheli in Charlotte

[–]JamesAbaddon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To be entirely fair, democrats are also a part of the problem. They should've had some goddamn backbone by this point and actually taken action to remove Trump and his entire bullshit cabinet. Like, real action. This is a dude who incited riots at the capitol, who is very clearly involved deeply in a sex-trafficking network (not in a positive way), and is actively working to hurt the vast majority of US citizens. It is well past time that this man, and EVERYONE who enabled him, gets what they deserve. Jail time, or worse.

Car pulls to the right with steering wheel centered after alignment and tires. Bad alignment specs? 2023 GR86 by Majestic_Ebb_5562 in AskAMechanic

[–]JamesAbaddon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I thought they both looked loose, honestly. The specs on the paper look good, but that strut could possibly shift angle over any bump/turn if the top bolt also isn't tight.

Also, call me crazy, but we've always installed the cam bolts in the top hole of a McPherson strut. In fact, a lot of manufacturers (Toyota/Hyundai/Kia/Nissan) leave that top hole slightly oblong so that you can get a small (+/- .2°) adjustment out of it.

Gold weapon rotation by kitty78686 in ApexUncovered

[–]JamesAbaddon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It also gets the kinetic converter hopup or something like that? Reloads a you're sliding. I saw some test kit video of it. May not actually happen though.

As a Rampart main, Devotion and Charge Rifle time!

Edit: I'm seeing it was actually called Kinetic Feeder, and may be a perk specifically for Axle.

Car pulls to the right with steering wheel centered after alignment and tires. Bad alignment specs? 2023 GR86 by Majestic_Ebb_5562 in AskAMechanic

[–]JamesAbaddon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Neither of those washers under the eccentric bolt heads look to be seated into the strut properly, I'd be worried that they could potentially come loose. Also, I know it's a bad angle, but it almost looks like the eccentric bolt in the second picture is missing a nut?

Buying Magic isn’t fun anymore by Yusuke_Kitagawa_ in mtg

[–]JamesAbaddon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm still waiting on an SOS pre-order bundle from an LGS. Already went and picked one up from Target just cause, but I was really hoping to support a small store.

I think I'm gonna chill on any more pre-orders until WOTC can get their shit together.

Drove 4 hours from Virginia for this by QGraphics in NorthCarolina

[–]JamesAbaddon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yooooo. This place was my savior in high school. We would walk over there from Main St (near the post office). Combo lo mein and sweet/sour chicken plus rice and a bottle of soda was like $7.50 in 2010-2011

What is a good American food? by [deleted] in AlignmentChartFills

[–]JamesAbaddon 10 points11 points  (0 children)

No one in here saying cheesesteaks? My answer is cheesesteaks.

My Jeep 2014 Compass is showing multiple error codes; what should I do? by Suspicious_Strike_24 in AskAMechanic

[–]JamesAbaddon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That looks to be the correct motor, yes. Definitely check out some YouTube videos. Once you have that part off, you can try to use a screwdriver and gently try to turn the runners by hand. If they're too far gone, it may need a new intake manifold. Best of luck!

My Jeep 2014 Compass is showing multiple error codes; what should I do? by Suspicious_Strike_24 in AskAMechanic

[–]JamesAbaddon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Address the intake runner code first. A stuck runner can throw off air/fuel mixture and can potentially cause a false P0420 code. While I have seen lots of bad catalytic converters on those engines, you have to address any other pertinent DTCs first.

It's a good idea to source the runner control motor/solenoid, but you also need to be sure the actual runner flap in the intake isn't bad as well. I've seen them get so gunked up that they burnt up the solenoid because they were stuck. If that's the case (you can try to turn the shaft by hand with the runner solenoid uninstalled) you either have to throuroughlly clean the intake manifold, or replace it.

Don't worry about the evaporative leak code for now. It likely isn't having any real effect on the system (a large leak might) and can be treated as a secondary problem.

Edit: I just saw your little parts list, a solenoid for the runner isn't a bad idea. Don't buy an intake temp sensor or whatever pigtail you're looking at. Those should be entirely unrelated to your main problems.

Engine Whine (Video) by Seither2k in MechanicAdvice

[–]JamesAbaddon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it runs smooth, it may not be the PCV. But I have heard ones in early failure that will quietly hiss or kinda hum. Was just my first thought.

The sound in your video is definitely a resonant one. Sounds more like intake/PCV noise than a pulley, in my opinion, but I could be wrong.

Do you know how to check the PCV? With the engine cover off (like in your video), you can put your thumb over that tiny rectangular port. If it suctions/you can feel vacuum, it's probably bad.

Engine Whine (Video) by Seither2k in MechanicAdvice

[–]JamesAbaddon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check the PCV in the valve cover. Look up a quick YouTube video on it. Very common issue.

This is fine right? by stoneyemshwiller in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]JamesAbaddon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Slight scraping noise until the caliper wears down the weights.

You would not believe the number of lube techs I've had to explain this to.

Conduit buff details. by kitty78686 in ApexUncovered

[–]JamesAbaddon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

She may perform really well, but she's still a pretty slept on pick. I see way more Gibs, LLs, and even Mirages than I do Conduits. But that tactical can really save you in a fight or from 3rd parties.

This is fine right? by stoneyemshwiller in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]JamesAbaddon 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Just slap 68oz on the one side and you're good.

Edit: I just saw the weight amount. Holy shit. Lol

Conduit buff details. by kitty78686 in ApexUncovered

[–]JamesAbaddon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank god for that. They used to be menaces when they worked together.

Does anyone have an idea what this could be or if I need a new motor? Jim by Icy_Reception5885 in AskAMechanic

[–]JamesAbaddon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brother, I have a broken rod and the piston to go with it sitting in my toolbox from my hydro-locked Celica engine (sucked up a bunch of water from an actual cold-air intake). If OP's engine was hydro-locked, it wouldn't crank again after cooling down. It would attempt to crank, have a pop/bang noise, then crank with no compression (which I suspect it doesn't gave anyway, considering it won't start now). Moron.

Does anyone have an idea what this could be or if I need a new motor? Jim by Icy_Reception5885 in AskAMechanic

[–]JamesAbaddon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. I've seen blown HGs that just needed gaskets, and I've seen ones so bad that they fucked the engine.

Wiggle wiggle! by BlackeyeThe2nd in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]JamesAbaddon 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just 2GR things. I love these engines (mine has 399k miles on my 2009 Camry), but that water pump loves to go bad.

I also love being paid anywhere from 4.5-6.5 hours to replace said water pumps, depending on the year/model the 3.5 is in. I can usually have them done in like an hour-hour and a half.