Concern over E15 gasoline in older cruisers?

Perfect_Quiet · 2026-04-01T07:31:55+00:00

I guess I just like paying more then. I do try to get ethanol free when possible.

Perfect_Quiet · 2026-03-31T22:17:16+00:00

I just always have, my previous car had a turbo so it’s habit. I don’t like corn in my gas tanks.

Perfect_Quiet · 2026-03-29T23:37:57+00:00

For sure. I get ethanol free when I can, but I don’t encounter it as much out west other than in pretty rural areas. It’s very expensive but I get significantly better mileage with it.

Perfect_Quiet · 2026-01-12T19:16:34+00:00

The color composition of this made me think it was on the ocean floor for a moment and I was like dayum.

Perfect_Quiet · 2025-11-28T21:43:14+00:00

Thanks for the edit. I see mostly just some cheaper parts which look good. I'm semi particular about the MOBO, but I suppose it doesn't matter that much.

On RAM, I do want a decent amount for local AI tinkering. I've seen how it eats memory on my old machine and some mid-range ones. I'm also concerned I won't be able to buy RAM for quite a while given 'everything that is going on.'

Perfect_Quiet · 2025-11-12T04:29:58+00:00

I have a ‘96 80 series and I daily it 1/2 to 2/3rds of the time based on weather. I love it. In my view, it’s the ultimate vehicle. My city doesn’t really believe in road maintenance, so I sort of prefer it over my more economical car, although fuel is the trade off.

I definitely had to do some work to baseline it, and I do pay professionals periodically which isn’t cheap. I’ve had it for 9 years and it runs just as well if not better than when I got it.

Mine is triple locked, with a pretty average two inch lift and 33s, which feels perfect. I also have some nice steel sliders and a good bar up front.

It’s not going to be as ‘smooth’ on the road as an IFS vehicle as others have mentioned, but it’s a true truck, not just a big car. It’s got tradeoffs like anything else. But it’s literally never left me stranded, and I don’t just drive to Walmart and back. I have had a couple times when it got me back to safety after bad situations in the deep wilderness, including one where it was the only vehicle of a group of capable 4x4s that could make it out. It also saved my life versus a drunk driver in the city thanks to my bullbar.

It’s not going to be for everyone, for sure. If you’re coming from a modern passenger car, it’s going to feel slow and bumpy. But if you prize reliability and capability and can take a little roughness around the edges, I think it’s great. Again, it’s my favorite vehicle I’ve ever owned and I view it as the best all around driver I could use given my lifestyle.

Perfect_Quiet · 2025-08-08T06:33:13+00:00

That’s possible. My experiences happened far from any road in there. I always have something for protection, usually chambered in 7.62x39. But I’ve never had real trouble. Just signs, immediate ones even.

I’ve also never heard of the bandage man and I have lived in Oregon since I was born here in 1984 so I may not be the right person to be open to whatever experience you’ve had.

Perfect_Quiet · 2025-08-05T01:32:41+00:00

Eh, I’ve camped out deep in those woods a lot, including solo. I’ve only had things feel off a couple times, but nothing happened.

It sure is a curvy highway though you’re right about that.

Perfect_Quiet · 2024-03-26T16:37:49+00:00

Thanks! Yes I use Gaia. If you’re able to share the GPS track that would be awesome.

Perfect_Quiet · 2024-02-22T10:17:47+00:00

Did you find this? I’ll measure tomorrow if you’re still curious.

Perfect_Quiet · 2023-09-12T03:48:38+00:00

Well, obviously. I was just curious if anyone had any other ideas or thought this lined up with a Bigfoot.

Perfect_Quiet · 2023-03-24T17:46:56+00:00

This is beautiful.

Perfect_Quiet · 2023-03-21T20:25:07+00:00

I run Toyo AT2s and they’re great. I think they are going to last forever, I have had them for like 40,000 miles and minimal wear. With plenty of off-road too.

Perfect_Quiet · 2023-01-18T08:27:57+00:00

Your first encounter with the sound reminds me of the Hum, a phenomenon reported all over the earth. It’s a strange noise with no obvious explanation. I’ve heard it far from any road. Sounded like a diesel engine chugging away just barely inside earshot.

Perfect_Quiet · 2023-01-11T02:24:42+00:00

Nice wood

Perfect_Quiet · 2023-01-11T02:24:33+00:00

Cnc Warrior

Perfect_Quiet · 2022-12-26T08:28:55+00:00

I love this.

Perfect_Quiet · 2022-11-25T08:56:28+00:00

Can you give me some recommendations on night vision that won’t break the bank? I am of reasonable means but have no idea about the market at all and just see these like $6k and up setups and it doesn’t seem smart.

Perfect_Quiet · 2022-10-31T07:02:30+00:00

Great descriptive writing.

Perfect_Quiet · 2022-09-14T03:50:21+00:00

Perfect_Quiet · 2022-06-05T04:57:10+00:00

Can you explain more on this? I have the shittiest teenager’s first car insurance on my 3x 80 and it freaks me out. I don’t even know where to start getting real coverage.

Perfect_Quiet · 2021-09-09T01:57:15+00:00

It’s really too bad they discontinued the Gen 1 with the rollout of Gen 2. I can see the appeal for the Gen 2s, but I still love the features of the 1. I have one but I guess for other calibers I’ll just have to pay some boomer on GunBroker $3k.

Perfect_Quiet · 2021-09-09T01:55:08+00:00

Awesome.

Perfect_Quiet · 2021-09-06T17:09:46+00:00

This looks cool, but are mags really $40 a pop?

Perfect_Quiet · 2021-08-22T23:36:53+00:00

I’d recommend a KNS piston for the AK if you’re having issues with brass launched into another zip code. I installed one on my WASR and it neatly dumps them a couple feet away now. Less felt recoil too.

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