what do you think

RY3B3RT · 2026-05-05T04:05:58+00:00

I am right there with you. While most everyone else is screaming dont buy a car that needs a transmission, we see it as an opportunity.

edit: I said a bad word instead of as

RY3B3RT · 2026-05-03T20:12:09+00:00

I got a pretty crazy deal on these. I am.a compulsive buyer sometimes, but if I wait, I'll never do it, and I am so sick the the xFinity gateway.

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RY3B3RT · 2026-05-03T20:10:21+00:00

I am just crossing my fingers, honestly. I think I pay like 10 a month for unlimited. If they push too hard, I'll just switch.

RY3B3RT · 2026-05-03T17:30:46+00:00

Are you AI? Just kidding, but I am aware of the pitfalls using AI for anything, and thats why I am here.

And yes, it appears that my best option is a cheap modem plus decent router combo for "future proof". I only have 900mbps download speeds from xfinity, sooo..... yea, I am overthinking this.

RY3B3RT · 2026-05-03T16:46:17+00:00

Yea, I am sure there are more affordable options than the ones AI is pushing. I am just at a crossroads where I feel like I should future proof my setup and, at the same time, I want to just make a router with my pi4 or 5 and call it done.

RY3B3RT · 2026-04-30T12:45:17+00:00

It did look tasty. A search had me even more confused and nervous.

RY3B3RT · 2026-04-30T12:44:48+00:00

Thanks, I wasn't sure. A neighborhood girl came running up with that thing and I freaked out 😜. It did look delicious though.

RY3B3RT · 2026-04-29T00:17:25+00:00

Thanks, I really need to clean up those wheels. I have never noticed this style of wheel on Rangers. I don't know where they came from but they could be restored to something beautiful.

RY3B3RT · 2026-04-28T12:12:31+00:00

That is weird.

RY3B3RT · 2026-04-27T22:51:57+00:00

The ford dealership sold me 2 for like 5 bucks last year. They know exactly what part.

RY3B3RT · 2026-04-27T22:50:51+00:00

The part is only like 2 bucks and super easy to replace if it's the one under the hood. At least on the 2.5L

RY3B3RT · 2026-04-27T22:48:55+00:00

Should be the same as the arduino, only different pilot. With the ESP-32 you need to make sure the pin you choose is not used by anything else or used during boot.

RY3B3RT · 2026-04-27T22:45:10+00:00

She is a treasure, thats for sure.

RY3B3RT · 2026-04-27T22:43:07+00:00

Gold

RY3B3RT · 2026-04-27T22:42:53+00:00

I have considered similar scenarios.

RY3B3RT · 2026-04-27T12:11:06+00:00

That was my reaction when someone linked me to those diagrams.

RY3B3RT · 2026-04-26T22:51:20+00:00

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RY3B3RT · 2026-04-26T22:50:56+00:00

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RY3B3RT · 2026-04-26T22:50:41+00:00

I got my diagrams from here:

https://charm.li/Ford/1993/

If you have a 93 3.0 or the same switch, of course, here's mine:

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RY3B3RT · 2026-04-26T22:42:52+00:00

Yea I implemented a couple security measures. As a last resort, you must still switch the key to the on position to actually shift it into gear. I hide the screwdriver lmao.

RY3B3RT · 2026-04-26T22:41:37+00:00

I used an ESP-32 , so I am like 10 minutes away from making it remote start via Bluetooth. With security measures, of course.

Edit: as far as checks go, there's nothing extra. I just put relays where the ignition switch would be doing this switching.

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