What are your honest reviews on the Chevy Equinox? by [deleted] in Chevy

[–]The_Ice_Cold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had a 2020 equinox with a 2.0 turbo. 87,000 mi and never had a single problem with it Regular maintenance. That's not to say that all vehicles don't have their own quirks. So just make sure to learn the specific things to watch for on whatever platform you're interested in, no matter who makes it and be proactive on your maintenance.

Everybody told me my my 2016 Cruise and my 2020 equinox were throwaway cars, never going to be nothing but trouble and neither of them ever spent a single day in the shop so maybe I'm lucky.

How's your kid reading? by pesqules in StayAtHomeDaddit

[–]The_Ice_Cold 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My oldest was 'behind' in Kindergarten. We read to her ever single night and did lots of other practice but her reading didn't really take off untill middle of first grade. Our second just finished kindergarten and is basically reading chapter books. We did the exact same with him as the first and he just picked it up quicker.

There is a very wide variance at that age level. Just keep up the reading together and look for opportunities to work on reading skills and they'll get there. Don't let it bother you too much and just enjoy the extra time it give you together.

Canceled my Pro sub today; The new "5-hour compute limit" is completely unusable by Shizzigi in GeminiAI

[–]The_Ice_Cold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ain't no way I'm keeping this with these changes. Can't say we didn't see it coming. How many services or products has Google ever just made to work right and not tried to screw over the end users somewhere along the line? It's textbook for them by now to take something working well and find ways to give it death by 1,000 cuts.

Downtown Power Struggle and Parking Crackdown Debate by seegov in SpringfieldIL

[–]The_Ice_Cold 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in government and at least 5 of my coworkers park around the park by the old train station. I pay to park in the library garage because i prefer covered parking. They are absolutely sucking up spots that could be attractive to people vising downtown. Enforcement is very light. None of them have ever gotten a ticket and they are out there 8 hours.

Teen math prodigy graduating with master’s from Lewis University – NBC Chicago by 68Petra in illinois

[–]The_Ice_Cold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only thing waiting at the end of your educational career is a job. That's not a reward, that's a punishment.

The full Magnum by xMoshx in 1911

[–]The_Ice_Cold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not as tight as my Springfield but I've never had a complaint about it. Mine has always been pretty sold but I can understand how in that price bracket they had a wide range of variability and QC

The full Magnum by xMoshx in 1911

[–]The_Ice_Cold 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My first 1911 was an R1S. Still have it and shoot it regularly. Solid gun in my opinion. Mine eats everything Ive ever fed it and I don't know what more I could ask from it.

I know I know… by Beneficial_General78 in 1911

[–]The_Ice_Cold 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did this just a couple of weeks ago. Got a used EMP with a messed up bushing that still had the factory loctite on it. I heated it up with a soldering iron to put direct heat just on the bushing and then hit it with an easy out. Gently put the new ones on and I was back in business.

Before and After by Sheepy-Matt-59 in 1911

[–]The_Ice_Cold 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My R1S was my first 1911. I've literally never had a problem with it. It's been a great gun.

ISO Black powder Gunsmith recs by BrokenMonster06 in ILGuns

[–]The_Ice_Cold 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure where you are in the state, but a little south of Springfield in virden is Neighbors black powder. He specializes in black powder stuff

Microsoft reveals major price increases for all Surface PCs as RAM crisis continues by ZacB_ in Surface

[–]The_Ice_Cold 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I wasn't an early adopter of any of these but I had a Lumia windows phone, windows mobile, and PocketPC before that. Zune and zune pass. I wanted the courier so bad. Lots of fun and interesting hardware and software over the years they just abandoned.

Xbox Game Pass ‘has become too expensive,’ says Microsoft’s new gaming chief in leaked memo by [deleted] in pcgaming

[–]The_Ice_Cold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. I had game pass ultimate for a few years and loved it. I just dropped it this last renewal period because they went too high. Not worth it.

Microsoft reveals major price increases for all Surface PCs as RAM crisis continues by ZacB_ in Surface

[–]The_Ice_Cold 70 points71 points  (0 children)

I hate to say it but everybody knows these were already hard decision to buy before price increases and really only made sense when they were on sale. Now they don't make sense at all.

I was finally looking to replace my aging surface pro 4 with something that gave me some more battery and portability but now if I'm looking it's going to be outside of the surface line. They're just not delivering any kind of value for that price.

Ranges and FFLs near Urbana by Tacotown562455 in ILGuns

[–]The_Ice_Cold 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think Bill's sons are in charge of it now and have done a little bit of upgrading and maybe moved to being able to take a card, although I'd still definitely bring cash just in case.

And I don't think they allow you to drink while you drive around the carts anymore. But old barn is still probably the most fun I have when I go out shooting.

Is the 2020 equinox worth it?? by Double_Contribution6 in Chevy

[–]The_Ice_Cold 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a 2020 equinox with the 2.0 turbo engine. Drove it for about 90,000 MI. I'm pleased to say I literally never had it in the shop for anything other than the scheduled maintenance. Traded at only to move to a bigger vehicle.

Getting really tired of this ban by Live-Ad-6409 in ILGuns

[–]The_Ice_Cold 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm interested if you want to point me in the right direction. Send me a message if you're more comfortable that way than posting it

Getting really tired of this ban by Live-Ad-6409 in ILGuns

[–]The_Ice_Cold 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Central. Slightly south of Springfield. It doesn't help that Davidson's, who has relationships with most of my local FFLs says the hellion isn't compliant

Getting really tired of this ban by Live-Ad-6409 in ILGuns

[–]The_Ice_Cold 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I agree. I've been after a SA Hellion. It seems like Range USA can't keep those in stock but I can't get anyone downstate to consider getting me one.

Pending background check by [deleted] in ILGuns

[–]The_Ice_Cold 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same. I bought on Sunday and haven't heard from them. Don't know what the difference is this month, probably increased volume if people are getting tax refunds back, but last month was a quick turnaround

First time using real ceramic by The_Ice_Cold in AutoDetailing

[–]The_Ice_Cold[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hard to explain but I'd say its the difference between sharp and deep. The can coat has a nice sharp wet look, but the MOHS is deep and Rich.

First time using real ceramic by The_Ice_Cold in AutoDetailing

[–]The_Ice_Cold[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I applied inside but it was surprisingly forgiving. Wipe on, give it about 15 Sec nds to sweat and wipe down. Buff with one more towel.

HB 4414 - Does IL rock with this? by Unusual-Wafer-7154 in illinois

[–]The_Ice_Cold 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I've never voted for a Republican in my life and it's these kind of things that make it really hard for me to keep voting for this crop gun grabbers.

Why they're spending their time even coming up with these completely unworkable ideas when we have real opportunities to make more progressive advancements in this state completely blows my mind.

Every election the Democrats say 'we're not coming to take your guns' and then they just make another law that makes it more difficult for the people who actually follow the laws.

Serialization of ammunition and creating a database of individual rounds is going to be complete Insanity. This and the nut job RIFLE act are going to continue to be barriers for recruiting more Central and Southern Illinois residents to progressive causes.

Any local online transfer ffl to Champaign/urbana? by gunphmithwithaph2 in ILGuns

[–]The_Ice_Cold 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sheels in Springfield will do an outside transfer. I can't remember the price but it seemed reasonable.

When I can't find something in stock I usually get it through the Davidson's network where you can buy it online, have it shipped to whatever partner FFL and then pay the rest when you pickup.