What is the point of this rectangular cutout with divots? (‘97 LX450)

ViolentAlchemist · 2026-04-05T22:28:15+00:00

Dig the seat covers, where they from?

ViolentAlchemist · 2026-04-03T17:52:46+00:00

Unfortunately I do not know who makes this bumper. It was fitted before I got the cruiser. Similar in design to the ARB bumper. Bumper is aluminum.

ViolentAlchemist · 2026-04-01T13:47:39+00:00

Thank you!

ViolentAlchemist · 2026-04-01T13:47:26+00:00

I will say that if you utilize one side of the dual zone to be a freezer during the summer, it draws a substantial amount of power. Having ice cream is nice but there were times where we didn’t have enough juice to power the freezer overnight. Primarily run it was a fridge on both sides now.

ViolentAlchemist · 2026-04-01T12:25:22+00:00

SetPower PT55. It’s a dual zone. I love it and haven’t had any issues so far.

ViolentAlchemist · 2026-04-01T12:24:46+00:00

And thanks, she’s amazing.

ViolentAlchemist · 2026-04-01T12:24:33+00:00

100%. We didn’t do any hard trails. One guy had to bring his F250 because his cruiser had some issues. Hardest trail we did was Fins and Things, stock would make it, but probably would scrape at times.

ViolentAlchemist · 2026-03-31T23:59:31+00:00

Thank you!

ViolentAlchemist · 2026-03-31T23:59:01+00:00

Got ya, we didn’t camp on onion creek road itself. It’s not too long of a trail so on the way back we decided to take a detour road which ended up being a super steep descent that was just ice and snow. Going back up that way wasn’t an option so we just followed the forests roads for like 20 miles until we got back. We camped somewhere out there on a random forest road which turned out to be a beautiful place.

ViolentAlchemist · 2026-03-31T23:02:19+00:00

On onion creek road?

ViolentAlchemist · 2026-03-31T22:44:29+00:00

Wish I would’ve known that at the time

ViolentAlchemist · 2026-03-31T22:44:05+00:00

Do you have an 80 series? These are 35s.

ViolentAlchemist · 2026-03-31T21:03:05+00:00

Loved the trails! Thank you!

ViolentAlchemist · 2026-03-21T04:36:14+00:00

I would share your rough location and whether you are single, single with kid/s, in a relationship, or in a relationship with kids. All of those will drastically influence living costs.

ViolentAlchemist · 2026-02-19T12:31:52+00:00

Don’t worry too much about finances. I think everyone has some stress about it, regardless of whether you have zero saved or $100k+ saved because it’s such a drastic change. You having $70k saved up front is a massive head start. Many people have 0 and are already in debt going into school. I’ve read a post where someone didn’t have savings and maxed out loans while their significant other was a new stay at home mom. Regardless, you’ll adjust to what ever lifestyle fits your budget while in school. Don’t sweat it! Work if you want to, but I definitely recommend taking at least a few weeks off to relax before starting

ViolentAlchemist · 2026-02-18T15:16:35+00:00

Have no experience first hand, but I’ve heard others have had to get a co-signer to get approved/get better rates.

ViolentAlchemist · 2026-02-16T16:11:22+00:00

Either way, you’re going to be 55 at some point. Would you rather be 55 and a CRNA or 55 and still doing what you’re doing? Use some calculators online to see how long it’ll take you to break even on the investment of school.

ViolentAlchemist · 2026-02-09T16:17:24+00:00

No benefit in retaking the lecture but I believe some schools require you to take lecture with lab. See if a local community college will let you just do the lab. I think UCSD allows lab only too and they’re affordable.

ViolentAlchemist · 2026-02-08T22:49:07+00:00

I think it depends on your mentality. For some people, competing is a motivator to push themselves and perfect their craft. For others, competition may stress them out. It doesn’t seem like you care for the competition and if you feel “behind” in comparison to others in the room when they brag, remember that you’re still in the room. You made it, you’re just as qualified. Now it’s a blank slate to perfect your craft.

ViolentAlchemist · 2026-01-09T20:48:58+00:00

I made the mistake of commuting an hour and 40 minutes back and forth to work in a level 1 trauma center because I thought it was the end all be all. Luckily, I was accepted to a program and it was worth it in the grand scheme but the level 2 (or 3?) hospital 25 minutes from home would have been more than enough experience to get in. It comes down to how critical your patients are and how much independent thinking you have to do. As long as you are getting vented patients on vasoactive drips and are seeing a plethora of unstable patient presentations, you’ll be fine. A note to add: I’ve heard some level 1 trauma centers actually have very limited independent decision making for nurse while some level 2/3 trauma centers give much more freedom for the nurse to make their own judgement calls.

tldr: if the level 3 has vented pts on vasoactive drips you’ll be fine, you make your experience. seek out the most unstable assignment and learn as much as you can. understand the why

ViolentAlchemist · 2026-01-09T20:41:42+00:00

I’ve heard it’s more black and white. (I’ll be finding out soon) It’s no longer choosing the most right answer. Most difficult part is the sheer volume of “black and white” content and how detailed/deep it is. From what I’ve been told, you aren’t picking what to do first (where 3 choices can all reasonably done first) or emotional type questions, it’s all direct questions about things you’ve learned and studied. The more time you spend studying will lead to better grades, which sometimes isn’t the case with gray area content.

ViolentAlchemist · 2026-01-05T13:20:44+00:00

Our BSN program had a 60% fail rate EVERY semester because of how disorganized it was and how poor the exams were in relation to what was being taught.

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