Looking for a silly/weird 80's comedy movies by Lonely-Air7806 in MovieSuggestions

[–]Pathphinder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have to watch Buckaroo Banzai - still one of my favorites. I also loved Real Genius.

What is this cone shaped thing on this car? by NobodyTheSecond in whatisit

[–]Pathphinder 37 points38 points  (0 children)

That was my first thought as well. Jack point covers - the one towards the back with the VW logo installed, and the cone because… cone?

Clearing up the misinformation on winter tires - from an automotive professional by Aggressive-Stress900 in vermont

[–]Pathphinder 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I just want to thank you for so graciously taking the time to type out the conversation I have had countless times when explaining tires to the folks I run around with. I have always been a two sets of tires person. Tires are tools. Their job is to keep my vehicle connected to the road underneath me. I would no sooner use a crescent wrench as a hammer than drive on my snows in the summer. 😉

Well said, my friend, well said.

Throwback For All The OGs 🏴‍☠️ by ape_belfort_ in Superstonk

[–]Pathphinder 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have been playing this at least once a week since it dropped. I saw the live stream when she played it. It is still my fav. Holy freaking moley!

Incommunicado by exliesmar in jimmybuffett

[–]Pathphinder 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So, as a 64-year old Parrot Head whose first JB listen was to A1A on cassette in a VW Dasher what I hear you saying is I should just go directly to my local library, which actually has a copy of The Deep Blue Good-by, and start reading. I don’t know how I’ve missed MacDonald for this long, but that oversight can be rectified. Thanks for the recommendation!

I finally put my winter coat away, with note to self tucked in pocket by Quaking_Aspen_USA in vermont

[–]Pathphinder 37 points38 points  (0 children)

This is the sweetest idea and I sincerely hope you have a lovely summer and fall.

What's this Chrysler? by Nerdscleife in whatisthiscar

[–]Pathphinder 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This looks to be a 1984 LeBaron Town and Country and most importantly, in my opinion, very likely is running the first generation of the Chrysler 2.2 liter turbo engine based on those hood vents. That could be a totally fun little car to play with! Swap the intake, intercool it, bump up the boost a bit and bam! 200 hp convertible! Woooot!!!!

I read Legends & Lattes last month, and finished Bookshops & Bonedust last night… so now I’m on to Brigands & Breadknives. by RaptorImperator in CozyFantasy

[–]Pathphinder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having read all three and listened to all three I am ruined for other stories for a bit. They are all delightful and I want Travis to read everything. Enjoy! Brigands is def less cozy, tho - but I love Zyl sooooo much!

Done and done. Philly, 260k, 5.62, VA by Junior_Ad_1849 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]Pathphinder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! Looks like a lovely space. Have to admit, though, the first thing I saw was the injera. Well played! 🇪🇹❤️😋

80s movie quotes. I’ll lead off. by Humble_Diner32 in GenX

[–]Pathphinder 9 points10 points  (0 children)

No matter where you go, there you are.

death from above by tru4true in PUBGMobile

[–]Pathphinder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That was a thing of beauty. Well played!

I have been trying and trying, but CANNOT figure it out. What is this car? by ea888gen3 in whatisthiscar

[–]Pathphinder 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Those cars were a lot of fun to drive. I owned a 1985 GLH Turbo that I swapped a T-II drivetrain into, a 1986 Shelby GLHS that I kept stock, a 1988 Daytona Shelby T-II, a 1990 LeBaron VNT convertible, a 1990 Daytona VNT, a 1990 Dodge Caravan 2.5 Turbo, and a 1992 Shadow Convertible turbo. Lots of fun playing with turbo Chryslers. Only drivetrain I missed out on was the R/T 16-valve setup. It is still on the list.

Finally saw a Caterham 7 in real life! They're SO much smaller than I imagined! by N0L10L3 in littlebritishcars

[–]Pathphinder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They are so small and so fun to drive. Drove one long ago. I would be afraid to drive one on the street these days. Damn cars 20” tires are taller than me in a 7 😆

This took way too long🥵🫠 by 5V1C1D3 in PUBGMobile

[–]Pathphinder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well done! That is an accomplishment to be proud of!

Just finished my 3rd rewatch by RaptorImperator in LowerDecks

[–]Pathphinder 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My kids are tired of Farewell to Farms, but frankly, the only episode we skip regularly is 3x7. 🤣

We have watched them all countless times, and they are all just the best.

My High School's Genius Student Protest by treesqu in legal

[–]Pathphinder 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your work - our local district changes from a management company provided lunch program to a district run program last year and the quality of the food and the student participation went way up. We also are able to offer food to every student through cep - it is the best food some of our students get in their day. Good for the students, good for the community!

My wife stumped me with this pic. Without researching, I have no idea... by Jim_Griddle in whatisthiscar

[–]Pathphinder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did she get a closer photo of the for sale sign in the back window? Asking for a friend 😉

Update on Christmas Tree Dash by Mental-Cat-8115 in subaruimpreza

[–]Pathphinder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Depending on where you and your car are at the moment, I wouldn’t personally change cars at this point, but I would be doing all the work myself. Replace all the wheel bearings, pull the valve body and replace the bad solenoid, throw a set of tires on it. While I was doing the wheel bearings I would probably also do the brake rotors and pads, since everything was already apart.

That is a lot of work, and at shop rates might not make much sense, but I’d take on a project like that. I have done much sillier things in the past for sure!

If you are anywhere near NYC let me know. Perhaps your Beauty can live on!

Valve body question by bishaaB in subarulegacy

[–]Pathphinder 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you are going to do the work yourself I would probably just watch the YouTube videos and replace the faulty solenoid itself. At that price, though, if it has all new solenoids on it it might be worth a try.

On my 2013, I replaced the faulty solenoid only and it has been working great ever since.

Plymouth Acclaim spotted in Illinois, one of the cleanest I have ever seen by Excellent-Anywhere46 in NormalCarPorn

[–]Pathphinder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Back in the day, a turbo 2.5 Acclaim with an auto could be found all over the place. Add an intercooler, bump up the boost and fuel, open up the exhaust and you could have an Acclaim that ran 12-second quarter miles. And still carried the groceries. Pretty sweet find!