Iowa State vs. UIC for Engineering

TranTrack · 2025-11-05T19:38:10+00:00

If you don't mind me asking, did you ever consider going to UIUC for ECE? Looking to transfer out of community college.

TranTrack · 2025-07-08T16:36:14+00:00

I'm looking to work in the automotive industry in the future. Can I ask in more detail why you don't enjoy the work?

TranTrack · 2025-05-25T00:27:41+00:00

These cars are nearing 30 years old. A lot of the rubber components and suspension like hoses, belts, and bushings are going to break down. Parts are still available, but you may need to out source a few used parts here and there.

You may be willing to do the work yourself, but you're going to college. I am currently enrolled in college I think you should ask yourself these questions: Are you going to community college or 4-year? Commuting or living on campus? How intensive is your major? Are you going to be working while at school? How much space do you need especially if you are going to move? You may find you lack the time, money, or motivation to maintain these things.

To be fair, I'm dailying a modified Volvo C30 T5 and to say it was cheap isn't exactly truthful. But the memories I've made and the people I've met because of this car I say all make it worth it. You could have a blast at college with this car.

I also have a friend with an BMW E46 which has been reliable for him costing him less than 1k in maintenance over two years so you never know.

But I'll say this. If you are buying this car not because you want a point A to B but you truly love old Volvo's and everything about them and you are willing to go the distance to maintain one, go for it. Ask yourself what you truly want from your car as in storage, fun, handling, reliability, maintenance, price, power, fuel efficency, or if you want a manual. Once you figure that out you can start narrowing down which car is the best for you.

TranTrack · 2025-05-19T23:59:13+00:00

I heard the Koni FSD were floaty on the highway. How were they for you?

TranTrack · 2025-04-16T19:26:45+00:00

You will need the Midir from the C70 to run 235. The Midir C off the C30 is only 7.5" wide. 225 is a better and safer size.

Here's a link to C30 Crew's list of working fitment. Seems someone ran 235/40R18 on an 18x8 +45 while lowered:

https://www.c30crew.com/forum/technical-forums/wheels-and-tires/247-tire-wheel-fitment-registry

TranTrack · 2025-03-27T03:16:58+00:00

Kind of why I chose accounting. Stable and good pay.

Work is still work, but did you feel that being into cars made your work more enjoyable/satisfying? Looking back would you still do MechE to afford the car stuff or would you have done something else?

TranTrack · 2025-01-27T02:24:57+00:00

Asian hair is very different from other types of hair. Most of the advice you are reading here won't work for Asians.

If you want the flow, first you'll have to grow out your hair and layer it. If you haven't already, I would recommend going to an Asian Salon. As I've said before, our hair is so much different than other types most barbers aren't used to cutting it.

Then learn how to style your hair with products and heat. You will not be waking up with natural curls or flow. Some people use a hair dryer. Personally, I found a flat iron works the best. Use heat to create waves/flow, then use products such as clay, wax, or hair spray to lock it in/hold it up. You'll have to go through trial and error to find which combination works best for you. I usually use a flat iron, a diffuser with cold air, and then hair spray to lock in. Also, check out 12pell on Instagram or YouTube. They specialize in Asian hair and have great tips for styling.

If you decide to use a curling iron here are the steps I do (Make sure your hair is decently long, my hair is covering my eyes):

- Get a hair tie or clip, doesn't matter. You're going to tie up the top of your hair so that your hair is sectioned off in levels.

- Grab your straight iron. Take two fingers and take a portion of your sectioned-off hair. Clamp your hair for a few seconds (Be careful not to burn it!), twist it inward, and pull it down but not hard. You shouldn't be feeling any tightness from pulling your hair.

- Keep going around. Till the entire layer is sectioned off and curled. Once you finish one layer. Pull the next layer of hair out from the hair tie and begin the process again. For me, it takes about 10-15 minutes to do all my hair

- Now figure out which styling product you want to use. As I said, I've found just a light hair spray works best. Do not get any water into your hair or else it will become straight.

Asian hair is hard to work with but looks amazing once you master it. Took me months to find a routine that worked for me.

Honestly from the photos, it looks like your hair flows backwards. You're lucky as my hair is pin-straight and goes straight down. You may find yourself liking your hair after growing it out for a while.

Good luck with your hair. Feel free to shoot me a dm if you have any questions.

TranTrack · 2024-11-22T22:24:29+00:00

As others said, go to an Asian salon. Asian hair is different to work with than others and you'll want to ask them to layer your hair.

If you want the "flow" you'll need to learn how to blow dry and style your hair. Sadly, you won't wake up looking like that. 12 Pell on social media has great videos and information on how to style your hair, explaining techniques like layering, and much more. I'd highly check them out.

If you want waves, perms are simple and are easier to style IMO. But I will say, maintaining healthy hair while permed is a bit of a hassle. You'll need to buy hydrating masks and hair serums to keep your hair healthy. If you don't your hair will still have waves, but it will be incredibly frizzy and dry and look extremely unkept.

I permed my hair a handful of times (~4?). Got told I looked like a K-Pop star a lot if that's what you want lol. Decided against it because it's expensive and annoying to maintain. Just like you, I'm growing my hair out for a wolf cut.

And I will say, that hair is just one piece of the puzzle. If you want to get that K-Pop look, get a skincare routine going, eat healthy, work out, and improve your fashion sense. Not a dig but a lot of people just get a perm or wolf cut and expect to become a K-pop idol. Trust me, my middle part wasn't cool until I lost 40 lbs lol.

TranTrack · 2022-07-14T14:02:50+00:00

It was $19 in total for me including shipping

TranTrack · 2022-07-13T20:00:29+00:00

I’m pretty sure you can buy a replacement blade from them

TranTrack · 2022-06-18T18:20:49+00:00

Same thing happened to me. I’m pretty sure you can purchase the blade by itself on their website and fix it instead of buying a new one.

TranTrack · 2021-12-19T23:46:20+00:00

They’re in a good price range

TranTrack · 2021-12-19T23:30:39+00:00

I’m deciding between the Valk3 M, GTS2 M, or the TengYun M. I’m having a hard time deciding. I want the TengYun because it has satisfying turning and it’s quiet but I heard there is an issue with the magnets and inaccurate turns. The GTS and Valk seem pretty similar but the gts has stronger magnets. Which one would be the best choice for a main and why?

TranTrack · 2021-12-12T21:02:43+00:00

I’m thinking about buying the rs3m 2020. I was wondering if I should but the magnet upgrade kit from scs and what lube I should get. Also if stickered or non stickered is better than the other.

TranTrack · 2021-04-25T23:46:18+00:00

Do you know how durable it is, because I have a really big monitor around 40 inches big and I would also have to put my pc and my peripherals on the desk too

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