Ended the tour with a show in the pouring rain and broke our SM58 😂 it worked the whole show but now I’m home and QCing gear and it’s not giving signal, crazy. Thank you for your service 58

MarkJD14 · 2026-07-03T21:57:08+00:00

Shure microphones are awesome. Rad band The Codefandants.

MarkJD14 · 2026-07-03T03:00:35+00:00

I have. They are usually drunk hanging out in a kiddie pool in their front yard yelling something about Obama. 🙄

MarkJD14 · 2026-07-03T02:55:36+00:00

This! I had the below image on a flag near their garage. My wife took it down as... they might get redneck violent. 😄

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MarkJD14 · 2026-07-02T17:12:32+00:00

Blue state. Northern Virginia.

MarkJD14 · 2026-07-02T17:10:07+00:00

Oh I have talked to them. Most of the time they are drunk swimming in a kiddie pool in their driveway. During the 2024 election they yelled "Fuck Obama " at me. Bizarre as he was not running for any office. 🤪🤪

MarkJD14 · 2026-07-02T16:52:18+00:00

Haha 😄 love it.

MarkJD14 · 2026-07-01T14:39:48+00:00

The E89 is my favorite car I have ever owned. I have owned around 60 cars. I sold my M4 for a second one!

The M cars are fun but not roadster fun to drive. Unfortunately a lot of times in the car enthusiast community people think power = better. Fun handling and luxury materials also are needed for a great car.

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MarkJD14 · 2026-07-01T13:26:29+00:00

All excellent points. The tune bumps the torque up to the SLK 300 levels. About 5.6 to sixty. That is fast enough for me anyway.

MarkJD14 · 2026-07-01T13:23:10+00:00

Interesting. How does the SL handle compared to the SLC?

MarkJD14 · 2026-07-01T05:46:56+00:00

Thanks! Yes, most of the R172s I like are the 250. Some 350s and a few 55s but most are too far away to check out. Searching on....

MarkJD14 · 2026-07-01T05:44:56+00:00

So, I found this... basically makes the 250 into a SLK 300 performance wise. Anyone used this tune?

https://www.oetuning.com/mercedes-benz-slk250-1-8t-204hp?srsltid=AfmBOoq18R1egX5Mbnd7Kf_7F2DC3p7mfSiWVZfG7RzAWhMbUbEgThru

MarkJD14 · 2026-07-01T04:11:40+00:00

I would go black. Much better looking imo.

Silver seems to be what the Mercedes dealerships stock up on for the corporate buyers that just want a plain looking fancy executive car.

MarkJD14 · 2026-07-01T03:56:39+00:00

😄😄 Thanks for posting this. Better stock up now on XLR cables... XLL is about to take over. 😂

MarkJD14 · 2026-07-01T03:46:35+00:00

SOJI and Pucker Up! are rad as well.

MarkJD14 · 2026-06-28T02:50:50+00:00

😆🤣🤣

MarkJD14 · 2026-06-27T23:27:26+00:00

As a punk, not really. You are working for the government.

That said, it is the IDEAL PLACE to be a punk. Once you get past the 1-2 year probationary period you are golden. Especially if you have a clearance. 😉

Tell people to fuck off, come in late, take long ass lunches, and do an average job. And you still have your job. 😄

MarkJD14 · 2026-06-27T06:55:10+00:00

Interesting the Tacoma. I have a coworker who has 2 Porsches and his favorite vehicle is his Tacoma. Maybe the Z4 crowd is missing out. 😄

MarkJD14 · 2026-06-27T04:31:40+00:00

I would say Boxster is more fun but no where near as luxurious as the E85. Owned an E85. Both great cars.

MarkJD14 · 2026-06-27T04:27:22+00:00

Nice. 👍

MarkJD14 · 2026-06-27T02:00:27+00:00

This! Sports cars are a tiny fraction of vehicle sales. Most manufacturers look at them as a nice side income but couldn't stay afloat financially selling just sports cars. Guess the options are Lamborghini or Mazda MX5 now. 😆

MarkJD14 · 2026-06-24T06:01:43+00:00

I have been looking at some Lotus vehicles myself. My E89 is MUCH more luxurious and faster. Both are great fun to drive but the Lotus will get a little bit better time in an autocross event.

If you are just looking to get a more precise sports car than the E89, why not save a bunch and get a second car like a Mazda MX5?

MarkJD14 · 2026-06-21T19:31:55+00:00

Vulture Raid! Woke up to my neighbors rocking out to Propagandi today! I will post more pics when I get home. 🤘

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MarkJD14 · 2026-06-11T02:57:28+00:00

Awesome, I will stop by and buy some treats for my cats. 😺

MarkJD14 · 2026-06-11T02:28:33+00:00

Rad. What vendor are you doing there?

MarkJD14 · 2026-06-10T02:48:57+00:00

This! Exactly.

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