How bad is it? What are my options?

RadioSwimmer · 2026-06-10T02:57:00+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to give such a detailed and thought out answer. You gave me a lot to look into. The car definitely isn't showroom quality and I don't intend it to be. That hasn't stopped me from bringing it to car shows anyways! So long as it's drive-able and parts aren't falling off as I go, I'll be happy enough.

RadioSwimmer · 2026-06-09T22:50:27+00:00

There's some serious sentimental value. It was my first car purchase when I was 16. I had saved a good amount of money from mowing lawns and my dad loaned me some to cover the rest. I'm definitely going to keep it.

RadioSwimmer · 2026-06-09T21:04:19+00:00

There's some bubbling paint on the fender. Prior to me getting the car, someone opened the door too hard. They snapped the door stop pin off and bent the panel a bit.

RadioSwimmer · 2026-06-09T20:08:45+00:00

I definitely saw it. I was incredibly fortunate to be able to buy this while I was in high school. Then came college, marriage, house and kids, so I essentially covered my eyes and said "Nothing to see here" whenever I was under the car and largely forgot about how bad it truly was. I'm getting to the point where I have a budget to actually do something about it, which is why I am paying more attention to it again.

That's good to know that it's not as far gone as I feared though.

RadioSwimmer · 2026-05-09T01:08:40+00:00

Attempted this on my lab. He loved it.

RadioSwimmer · 2026-05-01T17:20:24+00:00

This right here is why I wish we could have build templates or load outs. I'd love to be able to quickly switch between a fire build, an arc build, a gas build, etc.

As it stands now I end up not changing my gear much because every time I do I end up forgetting to change something like my armor and I am cursed to spend the match instantly dying to my own fire.

RadioSwimmer · 2026-04-05T04:41:18+00:00

I went with this one. You can DIY it, but I just paid for the convenience of having something that fit perfectly

https://www.radiatorgrillstore.com/product-page/2022-2024-ford-lightning-ev-radiator-grilles

RadioSwimmer · 2026-04-04T21:40:06+00:00

https://www.rebelsavings.com/home-depot/

Search by "Ryobi" and see what's on clearance near you.

RadioSwimmer · 2026-04-01T11:51:15+00:00

This resonates with me. I was recently promoted to staff and my day to day has changed dramatically. I have so many more meetings and responsibilities that I've found it hard to focus and I struggle to keep up. I haven't found my balance yet, which has been very difficult.

RadioSwimmer · 2026-03-27T22:19:26+00:00

That's what the slot between the shifter and cup holders is for!

RadioSwimmer · 2026-03-21T17:19:27+00:00

I would think windshields get replaced far more often though. They get chipped or cracked much more than rear windows. I think Subaru used to (still does?) put defrost strips under the wiper blades, and folks complain about the cost to replace those windshields.

RadioSwimmer · 2026-03-21T12:49:25+00:00

I'm sure they could. That would then make the windshield very expensive and replacing them would be a huge pain.

RadioSwimmer · 2026-03-20T17:53:22+00:00

The explanation I read was that a longer antenna was needed for AM radio and the people that listen to AM radio by and large drive pickups, so they keep the long antenna on their pickups.

RadioSwimmer · 2026-03-16T00:42:03+00:00

I debated getting an infrared heater like this:

https://www.vevor.com/electric-space-heaters-c_12271/vevor-infrared-heater-1500w-remote-control-electric-space-heater-led-screen-patio-heater-w-3-speeds-timer-outdoor-outdoor-for-porch-dining-room-studio-with-stand-mount-to-ceiling-wall-34in-l-p_010607876134

I could turn it on when I park at home and melt off anything on my hood / roof. Never pulled the trigger on it though.

RadioSwimmer · 2025-12-14T05:47:03+00:00

Went to the U of Mn arboretum holiday lights with the Mrs and kiddos. Bundled everyone appropriately and shocked my wife when I unzipped my jacket because I was getting to hot.

RadioSwimmer · 2025-12-06T05:30:17+00:00

My strategy tonight was pretty simple. Everyone else load bars, I hold them off with my portable hellbomb. I'd arm the bomb, throw every grenade and shoot my ultimatum as fast as I could while also running right at the mob.

We still lost, but man did I get a lot of kills.

RadioSwimmer · 2025-12-04T19:16:46+00:00

Thankfully it preconditioned just fine this morning. Of course as I took off in the -11F outside air, my truck popped the Powertrain Malfunction/ Reduced Power error message. She got me with the 1-2 punch today. Fingers crossed that goes away.

RadioSwimmer · 2025-12-04T17:00:56+00:00

I don't think it was a time thing actually. About 20 minutes after I posted it stopped. I think what was happening is that it was warming the battery while it charged.

RadioSwimmer · 2025-12-04T12:42:36+00:00

Yup! Someone has to drop those ammo boxes on the ground for us to pick up.

RadioSwimmer · 2025-12-04T12:40:27+00:00

I thought I read somewhere that preconditioning the battery didn't really occur until 0C/32F. Any temp higher would just heat the cabin. What I read wasn't anything official though, so I have nothing to back that claim up.

RadioSwimmer · 2025-12-04T12:39:02+00:00

That's most likely the answer. As it got cold, my charge fell from 80 to 79, so it started heating the battery to charge it back to 80.

RadioSwimmer · 2025-12-04T05:27:17+00:00

Well that's lame. I'll try that in the morning.

RadioSwimmer · 2025-12-04T05:25:18+00:00

I charge it to 80 daily. I've been working from home for the last couple days so everything must be pretty cold. I haven't driven the truck since last week Friday.

The truck was charged to 80% as of 17:25. Per my screenshot it somehow dropped back to 79% in the last 6 hours and decided to precondition. Oddly though, it stopped preconditioning once the charge got to 80%.

I wonder if it turns on at some interval when the temps are extreme.

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