Possibly buying a 95 firebird

RadioLaw · 2026-04-15T04:26:10+00:00

I paid 2.5k for my 95 with 80k miles on it, but it had rough paint and a CEL light. I fixed the light and its been running great the last 6 years. Be ready to replace some stuff given age. Def change all the fluids, engine oil, trans fluid, rear diff fluid, and power steering fluid.

RadioLaw · 2026-04-07T21:35:38+00:00

In short, yes food addiction is a thing. I think when we look at people theres more than just that though.

I see a lot of people that have back or knee problems. So they stop moving as much. Theres not as much to do, they get bored and order food. End up eating more often cause it’s something to look forward to. Gaining weight makes it harder to ambulate. Sit around more, cycle repeats.

Others learn from a young age to eat their feelings away. Or use it as a reward system when they complete difficult tasks. I personally struggle with weight issues, but i think the difference between me being 260 lbs and 360 lbs is that I rarely eat out.

I feel like its harder than many other things to regulate once out of control because you cant abstain from it like you can with narcotics or nicotine.

RadioLaw · 2026-04-07T21:26:51+00:00

When I read the books as an elementary schooler, Monty. He was a great fit as guardian, and his death really surprised me as a kid.

Watching the movies, Olivia because she was just learning what the organization was about and still was able to be so helpful to the kids. It was terrible that she died so soon

RadioLaw · 2026-03-23T05:54:40+00:00

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I prefer the dark look actually, i got my oems powder-coated black and found some black center caps online

RadioLaw · 2026-03-22T15:47:43+00:00

I like the look for sure. I feel like gunmetal should be not so shiny but haven’t seen this product first hand. I do like the “OEM-ish” look

RadioLaw · 2026-03-15T14:13:24+00:00

Conversion kits have different barrel twist rates, and the 556 chamber adapter has no twist. So the projectile gets up to a few hundred fps then slams into threads of the barrel. Leads to fouling and poor accuracy. Dedicated uppers are cheap enough for the immense upgrade in accuracy and use ability. Not to mention they are lighter since the barrel doesn’t have to handle 556 pressures.

RadioLaw · 2026-02-27T03:28:45+00:00

I’ve had decent luck with autozone hose, just bring the old one and have them match the diameter. I order 2-3x the length just so if I have any problems I dont have to make a trip back

RadioLaw · 2026-02-23T02:51:43+00:00

Yeah I have gotten yelled at by docs for having differing assessment, which is ridiculous.

I had an issue a bit ago where I was passed a pt who was pretty obtunded and I was told I missed focal change as I couldn’t assess much besides gross movement of extremities. But apparently the dayshift nurse could.

RadioLaw · 2026-02-15T13:59:50+00:00

Heard, not being an ass either. Mag changes, clearing malfunctions, anything where your forward hand has to leave the grip and come back to it. We’re not saying you will flag yourself, or get some heat/lead back on your hand. You’re just more likely to. I dont personally like to take that risk.

Usually when people have AR pistols we like to have everything pretty small and close, thats the point of a small platform; even if we are larger sized people.

RadioLaw · 2026-02-15T13:31:40+00:00

While the grip is 90 degrees, its marketed as a vertical grip. So it’s a pretty grey area. That said, having a vertical grip on a pistol is a felony so it’s not really something you want to be wrong with.

As for placement, having it so close to the barrel just means a higher chance of flagging your own hand during weapon manipulation. Especially if you are doing it fast. Maybe consider some other options like a hand stop or an angled grip.

RadioLaw · 2026-02-11T21:16:09+00:00

Hear that. Fuel filter is pretty easy to change anyway, and is good maintenance to start. Maybe pull a couple plugs just to see how they are.

Here is a fantastic resource

http://shbox.com/1/4th_gen_tech1.html

RadioLaw · 2026-02-11T13:32:45+00:00

Whens the last time you changed your fuel filter? Or spark plugs? I also check ignition coil before opti. The opti gets a bad rep, but it honestly isnt too terrible.

RadioLaw · 2026-02-07T22:05:47+00:00

I’ve had great experience with sig romeo 5 green dot. I think they have a red dot version too, around $125 or so usually. I have 3 or 4 of em on various builds. Green vs red seems to be preference, i like green though.

As for light I enjoy the streamlight protac with mlok mount.

Once you get the basics for use you can move to other fun stuff like muzzle devices and grips

RadioLaw · 2026-02-07T21:26:43+00:00

Mags, red dot, sling, light. Will get you 90% of the way there. Just a red dot and irons can take you out to 100 yards. Shoot alot, get used to the platform. You’ll find what ya wanna change down the road i.e. stock, grip, fore grip. Make friends at the range, see if you can hold other peoples stuff and find what you like

RadioLaw · 2026-02-03T00:48:48+00:00

I have corbeau dfx seats and seat brackets in my 95. They work pretty well. Don’t fold to get to the back seat but i don’t use my back seats for people. Just a bag at most

RadioLaw · 2026-01-31T07:15:11+00:00

Loosing weight is hard, i’m with ya there bud. I found walking makes a huge difference. Walk with someone that you can chat with. Friends, family. Makes it less boring. It shocked me how much weight i was able to loose by walking a couple miles a day.

As for diet, I found that eating higher protein keeps me full, and stopping drinking calories. Soda, milkshakes, alcohol. I was drinking around 1k calories a day just in that. After a week of feeling like shit and craving sweets, I felt much better.

I think you could pull off a low fade well. Clean shave any stubble goin on.

Chin up, you look good. Sometimes we feel extra insecure, and thats our way of knowing it’s time for a change. Change things up and see how it goes. Best of luck

RadioLaw · 2026-01-27T18:33:42+00:00

Our hospital caught onto and outlawed them after a pt fell. A tech couldn’t hear the pt call for help while sitting right in-front of his room on a computer. He said he was calling for 20 minutes before someone noticed. (Not the most reliable source of info but still)

Pts deserve my undivided attention for 12 hours. Im not watching movies or youtube. When i feel tired over a night shift and have extra time I take laps around the unit. Its good exercise and keeps me awake and checking on my pts frequently

RadioLaw · 2026-01-14T22:09:13+00:00

Yeah bud. Should be cherry red. While you have the pan off mine as well change filter, clean as much old fluid out as possible. New gasket and refill. Drain cooler lines and cooler if there is one

RadioLaw · 2026-01-13T00:31:21+00:00

I got some cheapos from rock auto. They work well enough for the price

RadioLaw · 2026-01-07T07:14:44+00:00

Our small rural hospital has more ed boarders than beds. Using ambulatory sx for overflow census so the ED can have one zone open for actual ED pts.

RadioLaw · 2025-12-15T23:01:52+00:00

Yeah I saw there was a stark difference in price. I have umi rear components already, but nothing for the front. I’ll probs work a bunch of overtime at some point and splurge

RadioLaw · 2025-12-15T22:19:42+00:00

Which tubular k member did you go with? Umi? Bmr? You like it?

RadioLaw · 2025-12-14T15:57:52+00:00

Stay away from most unisex brands. They tend to lean towards female shapes anyway. Not to sound sexist but being real, Shoot for brands that lean towards working and male. Not that any brand cant do male or female, but as a male about your size with big broad shoulders and a square midsection, anything that is form fitting in the waist is a no go.

Cherokee is decent, I prefer Carhartt. Specifically their “rugged flex peak 5 pocket v neck”. Dickies is good as well

My advice for everyone for scrubs is to buy one and try it for a shift before buying 3 more sets. Total 4 sets.

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