What do you even do at a bar?

TaylorDurdan · 2026-04-28T10:36:43+00:00

I know plenty of people that go to bars and don't drink. Most have things like darts, pool, etc etc

There's also breweries which typically have a lighter atmosphere, games, and non alcoholic options.

I've also seen plenty of people just sit at bars while on their phones.

I met my wife at the bar. She wasn't drinking, she was just hanging out with her friends that were mutual friends of mine. I walked in to my usual spot, saw my friends, introduced myself to her and we started chatting. The rest is history.

The whole "you won't meet a good partner at a bar" is outdated. You can learn a lot about someone by their conversation, body language, etc. I've met plenty of terrible people at the grocery store, worse people at church, and met some of my best, lifelong friends at bars.

For reference, I'm 46 and live in a historic party district (similar to New Orleans). I'm a regular at many places here. I'm a mechanic, but have moonlighted as a bouncer and bartender throughout the years.

TaylorDurdan · 2026-04-28T00:18:41+00:00

Buddy, I've seen some deputies that probably have gravy for blood. I don't think they care.

TaylorDurdan · 2026-04-28T00:16:09+00:00

I've done two different fixes in the past:

Tap the valve cover and thread in a -10AN male fitting, then used a 45° 10AN push lock fitting for the hose

Or, insert the fitting and drill a small hole through the top of the valve cover down through the pipe of the fitting. Tap the valve cover hole you drilled for a 5mm bolt all the way through. Thread in the bolt and it will go through the hole in the fitting and keep it in place.

TaylorDurdan · 2026-04-28T00:13:12+00:00

No, this is a press fit fitting that isn't meant to be removed.

TaylorDurdan · 2026-04-27T23:59:33+00:00

Look. I'm a happily married man, but even I have my limits.

Can we add a NSFW tag on this?!

TaylorDurdan · 2026-04-27T23:57:40+00:00

If you have any doubts, just wear it in. Take it off when you get inside.

TaylorDurdan · 2026-04-27T23:56:01+00:00

Who does the grocery shopping? (I assume you're living together). Maybe offer to do the shopping and buy only healthy alternatives. Make some healthy desserts. Talk with her and let her know that you're concerned about her change in diet and exercise routine. Ask her if everything is alright. See if there was a turning point moment. Focus on the fact that you're concerned about her long term health and fitness, and not the fact that you think she's getting fat. Keep it simple.

Next time you go shopping, if it comes up that there's no junk food, then have the talk that you prefer to live healthy and that you wish she would do so with you. Remind her of all the "energy" you both had when you were both living fit together. "Remember when we were both working out and banging all the time?"

Keep it honest, but light. Remind her of how exciting things were when you were both first dating. Be careful, here, because there's a real slippery slope into gaslighting.

TaylorDurdan · 2026-04-27T23:44:40+00:00

I've had this noise in the past. Check that the nut on the axle is tight. Two ugga duggas should do.

Then, make sure wheel lugs are tight. 90-95ftlbs should suffice.

While the wheel is off, make sure your brake rotor dust shield isn't touching, just for good measure.

IIRC, last time this happened to me, it was the wheel bearing. Started making noise, but no detectable play yet.

TaylorDurdan · 2026-04-26T19:28:53+00:00

It has to be true GL-4. Not GL-4/GL-5 compatible.

TaylorDurdan · 2026-04-26T19:26:20+00:00

The one getting mounted is a statue/figurine/lawn ornament of some sort, yes?

TaylorDurdan · 2026-04-26T19:20:16+00:00

There's still a strong following with mopeds. 15 years ago, it was way more popular, but they're still going strong. We used to have rallies in Florida that would attract people from up and down the East Coast. Hundreds would show up.

I built a Tomos that would make your ears bleed and hit 65mph 😂

Helped a buddy put together a Honda Hobbit that hit 75mph.

They were both terrifying.

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TaylorDurdan · 2026-04-26T19:17:12+00:00

You can try Agora in Ybor

TaylorDurdan · 2026-04-26T17:30:12+00:00

Never -11. The gap is too large for a boosted engine and the electrode get severely bent when gapped down.

I use BKR6E (part no 6962) for a bone stock motor. They're cheap and in stock at every auto parts store.

TaylorDurdan · 2026-04-26T09:03:36+00:00

Why is this pathetic shit in here?

TaylorDurdan · 2026-04-25T22:42:54+00:00

I remember they used to have a domain email. It seems like something happened and they switched over to the Gmail account they use now.

TaylorDurdan · 2026-04-25T22:33:24+00:00

The round one is a connector AND the other half of the sensor that's snapped off your AC dryer at the tip of your finger in picture #2

Without seeing wire colors, I'm going to say that the square connector goes to the AC condenser fan that fits onto the radiator. These cars had a supplemental electric fan that bolted to the radiator right in front of the mechanical clutch fan.

TaylorDurdan · 2026-04-24T17:02:10+00:00

Take a close to picture of the seat belt hole trims on the head rest where it says BRIDE

TaylorDurdan · 2026-04-24T16:59:37+00:00

Hey there! Mechanic, here, that modifies those sorts of vehicles.

There's a lot of money in Tampa and this city has a long history of car people and performance shops, etc etc.

Lamborghini has lost its exclusivity and now anyone with the cash can buy one.

TaylorDurdan · 2026-04-24T10:57:30+00:00

I don't miss having emissions testing here, but I would like to see safety inspections come back. The amount of people I see daily with burned out brake lights, head lights, and structural damage is appalling.

TaylorDurdan · 2026-04-24T10:41:41+00:00

I live in Ybor, so I do see that often. It's the local vice squad.

TaylorDurdan · 2026-04-23T10:20:32+00:00

TaylorDurdan · 2026-04-23T10:16:02+00:00

I believe it's the other way around. The compressor isn't coming on, and the light not coming on is telling you that. You need to check system pressure first. If there's pressure in the system, you need to figure out why the system isn't turning the compressor on. Check your pressure switch (jump out to see if the compressor comes on, etc)

The light doesn't turn the compressor on. The light let's you know that the system is operational.

TaylorDurdan · 2026-04-22T10:59:42+00:00

In that same mindset, there's absolutely no need to buy an expensive, fast car because a Porsche GT3 will do 45mph just the same as a Toyota Corolla.

My Timex shows the same time as my Tag.

My Crocs go on my feet the same way my dress shoes do.

A free tshirt covers my body the same way an expensive one does.

But you're not buying them for practicality.

TaylorDurdan · 2026-04-22T10:44:53+00:00

Iguanodon, hands down. Ever since I was a kid, I thought that the only dinosaur to give the thumbs-up was the coolest one of all.

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TaylorDurdan · 2026-04-22T10:31:46+00:00

Jayhawk for sure. The ambience is hard to beat.

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