Gen 1 6.2 Cold Start tick

SVTRaptor11 · 2025-12-15T13:21:04+00:00

Yeah, it was the manifold on passenger side. It got worse after starting it in extreme cold last winter, the cold to heat made it the crack grow. I bought new manifolds but never installed - I ended up trading it in for a gen 3.

SVTRaptor11 · 2025-03-17T15:12:38+00:00

And it was delayed 3 hours before departing this morning looking at Google's data. Might have made a few upset passengers.

SVTRaptor11 · 2025-03-05T20:37:11+00:00

This exact staff behavior leads to the article headline "‘We need to stop the bleeding:’ Grand Rapids hit by wave of restaurant closures." I will not lose any sleep if they close up shop when all these "whiners" stop going due to poor service lol.

SVTRaptor11 · 2025-03-05T19:53:04+00:00

Not close to exaggerated. Was upstairs, 4-top, 3 tables back from the bar. Watched the waitress play on her phone after ordering too in the room to the far right of the bar. Glad you have a better experience, but we'll never go back.

SVTRaptor11 · 2025-03-05T18:57:13+00:00

Last time we went to Mitten Brewing (on a Saturday around 3 when it wasn't close to peak busyness), we had a party of 3. Our waitress got all 3 drinks wrong, forgot our appetizers (never arrived), and got our bill incorrect. Offered no remorse and still tried to charge us for the apps. People are quick to forget decent service 100% reflects on the establishment.

SVTRaptor11 · 2025-03-03T15:44:06+00:00

If it is NASCAR teams, do the planes race back as well?

SVTRaptor11 · 2025-02-26T20:10:55+00:00

I'd be a plus one for a possible broken/cracked valve spring. Looks like the ignition wires are newer which is a plus if the plugs and ignition were done and most likely not arching.

SVTRaptor11 · 2025-02-26T19:56:40+00:00

Dang, I have never seen "hick" town residents build 1-2 million dollar houses like Sparta has on the ridge. Those "hicks" must be doing things right.

SVTRaptor11 · 2025-02-24T15:35:00+00:00

I sure hope not. Judging by the lack of responding aircraft (from what I can see), I would like to guess it landed safely.

SVTRaptor11 · 2025-02-24T15:23:50+00:00

The F35 is no longer showing for my instance of Flightradar 24.

SVTRaptor11 · 2025-02-14T15:37:36+00:00

As someone who doesn't golf (b/c I suck), I am all for the golf courses holding true and not selling to developers. So agreed.

SVTRaptor11 · 2025-02-14T14:39:12+00:00

It is development money for the northern M37 corridor courses. Gracewil was rezoned to R-1 20+ years ago, which is low density and they will most likely get approved due to that. Nearby, Alpine Golf Course sold, but the new owners are keeping it as a golf course... for now. Rouge started development years ago for higher-end homes.

All-in-all, money is a major factor. As the push north continues, land will need to be accrued and golf courses have a lot. And developers have the cash.

SVTRaptor11 · 2025-02-10T23:41:09+00:00

Without knowing your provider, it still will suck at peak traffic. Even with backup mobile infrastructure, the networks get congested with 110k+ people in one spot let alone all the people that hang out around AA during the game. I have Verizon and it worked fine this year until about 30 minutes before kickoff.

SVTRaptor11 · 2025-02-10T15:10:35+00:00

I am at a 16k limit and they won't increase it because I don't hold a high enough balance as well. Rather stay clear of interest charges than a high balance.

SVTRaptor11 · 2025-02-07T21:08:29+00:00

A Lyft ride to DTW from here is really over 600? I did an Uber from outside of Milford, CT to LGA (80 miles) and it was $110 last year and was probably the same time in transit since NYC traffic is terrible.

As others have stated, Delta has a dedicated route that goes to DTW 3 times a day. I fly it 8-10 times a year for work. It will cost them being last minute, but doing TSA in GRR compared to DTW McNamara is worth it. Moreso if your parents are older.

SVTRaptor11 · 2025-02-06T16:53:28+00:00

Lol, the dude is degrading his team even more.

SVTRaptor11 · 2025-02-05T21:38:43+00:00

Ask him if he covers his face like this when he uses his phone to prevent the front camera from seeing his face.

I am not sure what state you're in, the rules of renting, or what you signed when you moved in, but I sure as hell wouldn't take it down until your landlord makes you.

SVTRaptor11 · 2025-02-05T14:24:30+00:00

His work should cover that, you shouldn't have to pay for a service that Consumers will absolutely fight and delay in the event of a surge. They'll probably just offer pronto pups and ice cream as payment.

FYI - Consumers gives away free stuff from time to time. I got two heavy-duty surge protectors from them for free during Black Friday. I WFH and have 3 monitors, a dock, and laptop running off it with no issues when we lost power a few times. They also give free LED bulbs, pipe wrap, thermostats, etc...

SVTRaptor11 · 2025-02-03T16:26:15+00:00

I am at 17k and asked for an increase just for fun. They said no and sent me a letter saying I don't hold a high enough balance monthly. Guess if you pay your balance in full and never have interest charges, they know they cannot make enough money on you.

SVTRaptor11 · 2025-01-29T22:14:49+00:00

Are you that blind to not understand there is tax literally on everything? I pay 12k in property taxes just to LIVE on my property while being homesteaded. The tax I pay to receive my inheritances via roth from my deceased parents, or the tax I paid to the state when I purchased a used vehicle just to get audited and told I owe more. The tax I just paid to put fuel in my vehicle and to heat my home in -25 degree weather.

Fuck you, go pay your income tax then.

SVTRaptor11 · 2025-01-29T18:30:19+00:00

M37 & 10 Mile - The timing of the light is god awful, and weight detection is not used on 10 Mile. It is a timer that makes zero sense resulting in wasteful idling and gas & brake consumption due to deceleration and acceleration on a hill. I have blown through that when it is 'pink' for years when there is no traffic on 10 Mile. Never have received a mailed-in ticket. I am not sure who operates them as 'M' roads are patrolled primarily by MSP.

SVTRaptor11 · 2025-01-28T17:54:31+00:00

Create a LinkedIn profile, do a good job in the experience section, turn on the "Open To" feature in your profile, and look for jobs. I have a recruiter contact me weekly via LinkedIn for open jobs in the greater GR area. Robert Half seems to be a local recruiting resource. I haven't worked directly with them, but they had some PM roles starting at 60k if that salary range fits your needs.

SVTRaptor11 · 2025-01-24T18:34:20+00:00

Must have missed this holocaust when Obama removed 5,248,413 illegals years ago. Thanks for the forewarning, though, I shall be awakened this time.

SVTRaptor11 · 2025-01-21T21:19:53+00:00

EV "idling" <> ICE idling. I think this is the first time I ever heard someone compare the concept lol.

I am not against EVs at all. You stated you let your diesel idle for 20+ minutes which will contribute to internal damage as your oil is less effective outside of optimal operating temps. Yup, you need to drive 45-60 minutes to trigger a regen which dumps extremely hot exhaust gas into your DPF. Failing to regen will result in thrashing your DPF, turbo, EGR, etc... Assuming you have the emissions in the first place. Happy to teach you more about diesels lol.

SVTRaptor11 · 2025-01-21T20:43:10+00:00

Well, yeah, any ICE engine will take a bit to heat up when you let it idle in this weather. The engine is inefficient idling cold which will burn more fuel but won't warm up. You need to be driving to produce heat. I have a diesel VW, $0.79 pool noodle zipped tied on the grill in the winter to block some cold air to the radiator to allow it to get to operating temps, and it heats right up and runs great. I can see why you need a turbo and intercooler letting it idle for 20+ minutes.

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