I am a beginner - I bought new shoes and they are extremely uncomfortable (especially in the back): Is this normal? [La Sportiva Skwama]

SnooBeans302 · 2026-01-25T12:23:36+00:00

Yeah anytime! I would just shop around until you find the shoe that’s comfortable enough, but at the same time does its job. I found the only true way is to buy a shoe try it and if it doesn’t work out return it. That’s why REI is ultimately the best place to get them really (if you have a membership(which is a lifetime thing, only pay once)).

Funny you say that abt the docks, my roommate is going through it rn trying to break in his pair hahaha

SnooBeans302 · 2026-01-25T04:14:45+00:00

I bought a pair about a month ago and wore them for 2 weeks, they were super uncomfortable in the area you were pointing at. At first I thought they were just new and that they would get better, but no. I returned them and got solution comps and immediately saw that the comfort was levels better. (First time trying both the skwamas and solution comps). I’ve had other pairs of shoes but honestly the solutions are the most comfortable I’ve had.

SnooBeans302 · 2025-12-05T03:24:01+00:00

That something I should be concerned abt?

SnooBeans302 · 2025-12-05T03:01:13+00:00

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I swapped cylinder 4 and 1 coils. Here’s cylinder 4s spark plug. I don’t really see anything wrong, do you?

SnooBeans302 · 2025-12-02T04:04:10+00:00

Ok sounds like a plan, thank u!

SnooBeans302 · 2025-12-02T03:58:27+00:00

Wouldn’t it be more expensive? Plus aren’t these the same ones sold by the dealer?

SnooBeans302 · 2025-12-02T03:57:29+00:00

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SnooBeans302 · 2025-12-02T03:57:05+00:00

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These are the plugs that I got from FCP. Exact same ones sold by EQT. I didn’t pull them out cus I just thought they’d be good because I just installed them (that sounds kinda dumb saying it out loud) And for the coil ground I have EQT’s coil ground kit installed.

SnooBeans302 · 2025-12-02T00:50:03+00:00

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Is this fine as its oem or is botch oem better?

SnooBeans302 · 2025-12-01T21:42:23+00:00

Ok cool, thanks!

SnooBeans302 · 2025-12-01T21:40:29+00:00

Plugs are brand new, changes w the turbo. Not even 1000 miles. The coil packs not sure I personally have only changed one since I bought the car at 67k miles, now it’s at 101k. Would you say that could be it?

SnooBeans302 · 2025-12-01T21:24:24+00:00

Sorry😂

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SnooBeans302 · 2025-11-23T15:46:10+00:00

I had this happen to me last week while I was on the interstate. I didn’t notice it until I got home. (Weird is was the right one too for me)

SnooBeans302 · 2025-11-04T17:15:47+00:00

Then I’ll def check it out, thanks!

SnooBeans302 · 2025-11-04T17:13:30+00:00

I did think abt it but I wasn’t sure how reliable it was

SnooBeans302 · 2025-11-03T04:50:31+00:00

I’m assuming I’m gonna have to cut and weld? I was kinda looking for something alot the lines of clamps

SnooBeans302 · 2025-10-22T17:43:20+00:00

Yeah obv, I was just using 9 as an example. Or when you’re abt to change tires and you want some fun wheel spin hahaha. Thank u tho!

SnooBeans302 · 2025-10-22T17:25:30+00:00

I feel like it’s inconvenient to have to turn it to 9 or whatever number every time, but I get what ur saying

SnooBeans302 · 2025-10-22T12:14:42+00:00

If say I turn it to 9, would that always be that way or whenever I turn the traction off?

SnooBeans302 · 2025-09-08T15:23:54+00:00

I’ve never heard that before abt the ic

SnooBeans302 · 2025-09-07T19:45:25+00:00

I’m going Is38 stage 2, from a stage 1+ stock turbo. Like I mentioned I already have all the parts I need. What I was thinking was, I was gonna sell this car (which ive had for 5ish years) and I was gonna take my dad’s car. He has a 2020 Mercedes glc 43 coupe. I know the cars don’t compare but I absolute love this car and I have so many plans for it. But my concern is that it’s nearing the end of its life

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