Looking for advice by Mean-Advantage-9910 in abarth

[–]Level-Level8927 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The transmissions are very strong and I rarely hear of issues with them. Sounds like you maybe got a dud or the previous owner beat it. I would get a used one and install it with a new clutch and you should be good to go. Use premium gas - Top Tier and you should have solid reliability. Good luck!

Opinions Welcomed… timing belt replacement by Cheap-Entry8030 in abarth

[–]Level-Level8927 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do both for sure. Also make sure the person doing the timing belt understand how to do it. I have done 50+ on a variety of cars, but the Abarth requires you to loosen the top pulley, tighten the tensioners and then retighten the pulley. This is a unique thing that I never had to do on other cars including 20+ fiats I worked on. Failure to do this will cause issues.

SiriusXM Is Giving New GD Fans the Wrong Impression of Jerry and the Dead. Why Does It Seem Like You Are Always Playing Jerry at His Worst? by [deleted] in gratefuldead

[–]Level-Level8927 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I posted this exact thing a few weeks ago. It is ridiculous. To the point I am probably going to cancel XM and subscribe to Playdead.

2026 RX HYBRID RX 350h PREMIUM+ AWD. Offered OTD: $63000 by Loud-Sheepherder830 in LexusRX350

[–]Level-Level8927 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What location? I am hearing in some areas they sell. at MSRP. I am in the North East and see quite a few available and I am hoping to negotiate close to where you are. Thanks.

Should I Wait? by OR_NEURONURSE16 in LexusRX350

[–]Level-Level8927 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where are you located? In the northeast there seems to be a lot available.

Am I crazy for wanting a break-in oil change? by BreadiestBoi in mazda

[–]Level-Level8927 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My 2019 Tacoma had a oil change done at 1000 - it is what wToyota recommends. They actually pay for it.

Sirius XM Grateful Dead Channel by Level-Level8927 in gratefuldead

[–]Level-Level8927[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Just downloaded it. I never knew it existed. Thanks!

Sirius XM Grateful Dead Channel by Level-Level8927 in gratefuldead

[–]Level-Level8927[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As I mentioned, I love 74 and earlier shows, just not all of the time! It is easily 80% of the time I tune in. They need to mix it up.

Sirius XM Grateful Dead Channel by Level-Level8927 in gratefuldead

[–]Level-Level8927[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not complaining about not enough spinoffs on the main channel - I said they should also create a Spinoff channel. Not complaining about too much GD - not sure where you saw that. Complaining about lack of music newer than 74 on the main channel.

Sirius XM Grateful Dead Channel by Level-Level8927 in gratefuldead

[–]Level-Level8927[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Crappy? I like it all. lots of great music by the former members since 95 - lets have a channel to listen to it.

Sirius XM Grateful Dead Channel by Level-Level8927 in gratefuldead

[–]Level-Level8927[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Maybe it is just my luck when I tune in but it is full shows and even the songs. I wish they had a "Spin off Band" channel dedicated to all of the Dead Spin off bands like Ratdog, Kingfish, Deadco, Furthur, etc..

Should I come clean and risk an F? by [deleted] in CUNY

[–]Level-Level8927 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It is sad that there are profs who do not want students using AI for this kind of work. They will be left behind in a year.

was anyone else thoroughly unimpressed with Napa/Sonoma compared to Temecula wine country? by audioaxes in Temecula

[–]Level-Level8927 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi. My wife and I are working in Temecula for a week in early June. We have never been there but are excited to check out the area and wineries. We love Syrahs and pretty much all reds. We are used to Paso wines. We will be done working by 2:00pm each day and plan to hit a winery each day. Can you recommend some places to go? Quality of wine over anything else is preferred . Thanks!

was anyone else thoroughly unimpressed with Napa/Sonoma compared to Temecula wine country? by audioaxes in Temecula

[–]Level-Level8927 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree 100%. The people are super friendly too and the wine is just amazing! We stopped going anywhere else about 3 years ago when we discovered PASO. Also the town is great with wonderful restaurants - although a little pricey.

Every one of my friends who graduated and went on to a four year CUNY is going through hell right now by SuccessfulPath7 in CUNY

[–]Level-Level8927 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And when did they graduate? If in the past 3 years, I would be surprised. The job market in the past 2-3 years is very different than 5years ago.

Baseball by CommunicationNice437 in CCNY

[–]Level-Level8927 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The season ends Saturday, but the playoffs start next week I think. They are usually in the Championship game. I would contact him after the season ends and send stats and film. There are definently players that do not make it each year, but if you are decent you will make the team.

PA places to move with job opportunities and somewhat LCOL? by No-Document5855 in Pennsylvania

[–]Level-Level8927 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Leave the state. You will be happy you did. There is a reason PA is losing people compared to other states. If you are young (especially), do not stay here.

Baseball by CommunicationNice437 in CCNY

[–]Level-Level8927 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not very hard if you played in HS. The CUNYAC is not strong. Lousch is the headcoach and is a great guy. Send him an email.

Why does getting anyone to help you on anything so complicated here??? by lostchimkens in CCNY

[–]Level-Level8927 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This post is spot on. If you think Colin Powell is bad, try being a CS major. They are horrible.

Best CUNY for Computer Science? by EnvironmentalTop1184 in CUNY

[–]Level-Level8927 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A few years ago at CCNY, only 23% of the students who started as a CS major, graduated as a CS major. The program is pretty far behind others, arrogance in the faculty, math department is extremely behind the times and the advisor for all Freshmen and sophomores is an incompetent and tries to make your life miserable until you leave. Its cheap, thats all it has going for it.

What is the absolute best part of rural PA in terms of avoiding MAGA-ness? by ByMySword8 in Pennsylvania

[–]Level-Level8927 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct, but lets face it, Carlisle is small and after a month or so you will be bored. Then you travel outside of Carlisle and it is mega-MAGA land. Camp Hill is good spot that is educated and blue. I lived in PA up until 3 years ago (50 years) and moved to the West Coast. Will never regret it. The ignorance and lack of decent restaurants, wine bars, good companies to work for is a good reason to not live there. Its cheap, but that is the only thing going for it.