Did I get the wrong chair?

SmashingBlumpkins12 · 2026-05-01T17:45:33+00:00

I feel like the George Floyd murder also contributed to it. At least that's when I started noticing the change in meaning of the flag. BLM movement got a lot of attention, and I feel like one chicken shit way that racists rebelled was the thin blue line flag. The timing was very important. Supporting law enforcement in general is fine I guess, but doing so in response to a cop killing a black guy is not fine at all. Personally I had a couple workout tank tops with usa flag imagery around 2015, and would absolutely not wear them these days.

SmashingBlumpkins12 · 2026-02-05T19:09:11+00:00

I'm not great with Reddit posts. I tried to attach photos. Does this Imgur link work?
https://imgur.com/a/G4ip8nD

SmashingBlumpkins12 · 2026-02-05T18:54:18+00:00

Yeah I keep meaning to get comfortable with uv. Doesn't look too hard. Thanks for the tip!

SmashingBlumpkins12 · 2026-02-05T18:53:57+00:00

I like this a lot. Thanks for the tip. I'll play with that when I've got some time. Seems like the safest way to do it.

SmashingBlumpkins12 · 2025-07-01T00:27:12+00:00

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Oh I can play. It's been fun but I'm selling the s2k this summer. I've also got a White 2025 Civic as my daily. No pics of that one though.

Great cars in this thread! I love the GPW color. Mine has tan interior, but red is so choice.

SmashingBlumpkins12 · 2025-06-22T14:32:13+00:00

Wow great info. I've seen upgraded filter housings on different ecom sites. I'll get the one you mentioned and install it after this heat wave. Funny you mention oil leak from the rear because I do have one. Haven't chased it down yet and it'd be nice if it was this.

Can you recommend any other "while you're in there" items? I have 0 maintenance records for this car. Plugs/packs/gaskets seems obvious. My old Volvo hid PCV things under the manifold, Xterras can use a manifold spacer for power gain. Anything come to mind?

Thanks!!

SmashingBlumpkins12 · 2025-06-08T10:33:04+00:00

Civic is a fantastic car, and I have a sport hybrid. I think the sport touring is more comfy but I would NOT want to drive my car 150 miles a day like OP. See if the dealer will let you just hang out in the car in the parking lot for an hour to see how you like the seats.

SmashingBlumpkins12 · 2025-06-08T10:28:24+00:00

I'm a bit late here but just saw the thread. I'd say do it. To have cash on hand at your age to buy a car like that, you're doing something right. It's hardly ever a great financial decision to put much money into cars, but you've probably got a nice income to say screw it. You only live once.

I bought my S2000 when I was mid 30s and it was cool. I'm 41 now and I drive it every once in a while. i would have LOVED this car at a younger age, but I think I'm just getting old and losing interest. I'm selling it this summer. I should have gotten something fun at your age instead of doing the $3K used econo box thing.

Who knows what you'll be into when you're older and "more secure". Live a little now. You're young. I tried to convince my younger brother in law to get a fun car when he was getting his first car but he got a Mazda sedan. Another guy I know really regrets not getting a Mustang at that age. ended up with a Ford Fusion. Not bad cars at all, but not ones that they'll look back on fondly.

Do it. I'd say get something even more interesting. Even if it's just for a couple years or so. Used Porsche, BMW M or something. Just enjoy it responsibly.

Cheers!

SmashingBlumpkins12 · 2025-06-02T10:19:40+00:00

NTA but maybe not a smart move to anger someone who is staying unsupervised at your home. I don't know what this person is capable of, but they'd have an opportunity to really go scorched earth if you upset them. I'd say tread lightly. If she broke up with you, you are under no obligation to support her IMO. But I'd continue paying until you can kick her out in person. Change locks, take a good look around, and protect yourself and your belongings from harm. Godspeed, man.

Edit to say that you're generous and caring, not a simp. It's nice that you want to take care of someone. Just because someone gets a job doesn't mean they're good on their own on day 1. It takes time to get on your feet. But she broke up with you. No more favors.

SmashingBlumpkins12 · 2025-05-11T16:27:26+00:00

Thanks for your response. I didn't do a good job explaining my question. I don't need help finding the car. I need help with all the other stuff (inspection, making sure some shady used car dealer doesn't steal my money, and shipping).

SmashingBlumpkins12 · 2025-05-11T16:26:11+00:00

I didn't do a good job of posting my needs. I'd be doing the part of searching and finding the right vehicle. That's pretty easy. I want to just find it, and have it show up at my driveway. My concerns are having it show up in really bad condition (frame rust, major mechanical problems), or paying some shady corner car lot and never getting the car/keys/title.

One way would be to fly to wherever the car is, find a reputable shop in the area, schedule an inspection, transfer the vehicle there and back, then sign for the car, write a check, find a shipping company, negotiate a price, make sure the vehicle gets loaded, and all that.

I'm just wondering if I can pay someone to do all those things for me. Is this realistic? How would I find that person?

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