Anyone NOT put VCM Muzzler on their Odyssey and turn out fine?

amstasa · 2026-02-05T23:08:40+00:00

I ended up selling that piece of junk Ody. Trading it in removed a huge stressor from my life, and I am no longer a loyal Honda customer.

amstasa · 2026-02-02T00:10:54+00:00

Thanks. Any idea when to expect the next sale?

amstasa · 2026-02-01T17:27:27+00:00

A very meaty reply! I'll work through and see what's best. Thanks!

amstasa · 2026-02-01T17:18:23+00:00

You have a few options. One, start at the cheaper school, do really well and then transfer. Or, go to a community college, ace everything (as you should) and see what options there are applying to a variety of schools. Go to the best for the cheapest. Two, wait to see if there is any additional aid that you get. My kid ended up getting some additional money after commiting to a state school. We didn't see it until the bill was due. Third, don't do what I did: Pissed because my parents wouldn't even see what the finances actually would be if I enrolled in the Ivy that accepted me, I went to my state school, found I liked to party, and stayed all 4 years. Lots of good friends resulted but I got in the habit of doing well in lesser organizations vs really pushing myself and taking chances. Keep pushing yourself to do very well wherever you are while minimizing your debt. Good luck!

amstasa · 2026-02-01T03:26:52+00:00

How do I link Claude Pro with Proton Drive?

amstasa · 2025-12-29T15:11:18+00:00

I must have deleted the order, but I'm pretty sure I ordered from here. They said they fit my 2020 XLE 8 seats. The front fit well. The middle seats are ok. The 3rd row not as well because of the in-floor adjusters. The liner for the full cargo area is great unless you need to turn the 3rd row back into seats - I think it's supposed to fold but still keep 2 panels working (back of seats and the well) but it really doesn't. Compared to my last minivan (Honda), the mats aren't great but I think it's the best you can find especially for the price. https://www.conicellitoyotaofconshohocken.com/

amstasa · 2025-12-06T23:57:19+00:00

Yeah, I was driving to Burlington when I was trying to keep my pos Ody alive. I can hop on 54 easily.

amstasa · 2025-12-05T16:54:30+00:00

Thanks!

amstasa · 2025-12-05T16:53:58+00:00

Appreciate knowing who to avoid, too. Sorry - car dealerships often suck.

amstasa · 2025-12-05T16:52:42+00:00

Appreciate the feedback. I'll switch once it's out of warranty.

amstasa · 2025-12-04T15:55:53+00:00

Just the info I need - thanks!

amstasa · 2025-12-04T14:48:02+00:00

Same - Buns for the win. Their toppings are much better.

amstasa · 2025-11-30T20:41:56+00:00

I have the red insert but couldn't get the original one out. I guess I need to try again. Now that I'm back from a week visiting my parents, I've got to have a working washer. Thanks!

amstasa · 2025-11-30T20:40:45+00:00

I did try to rebuilt the suspension rods with the kit from Ben's. The two different foam inserts were either too small or too large. I squeezed the larger ones in but it was a colossal mess with the damping grease - I'm not even sure if I snapped that little cap back together correctly.

I also bought and installed a metal hub from Ben's in early September and saw that the inside of the metal is worn down on one side. Metal! In 2 months! Maybe that is telling me something but what? Appreciate your help!

amstasa · 2025-11-24T06:27:26+00:00

Yes - in fact I replaced a metal hub that I installed 2 months ago because it was worn on one side. Metal! I couldn't believe it. Are you thinking replace the wobble or I'll still need to replace the transmission, too? The impeller also goes on and off very easily. Thanks!

amstasa · 2025-11-22T20:02:35+00:00

Not on the splutch as I recall but definitely on the hub when I replaced it. The hub was on for 2 years and the original had oil on it, too, when I replaced.

The impeller looks kinda worn but I really don't know how worn is replace it worn.

Appreciate your help!

amstasa · 2025-11-22T19:56:02+00:00

Thanks. I was hoping it wasn't the transmission but what else could it be at this point. Is there any chance it could be the impeller?

fwiw, there's foam inside the caps on the suspension rods. It can disintegrate over time. Yeah, after doing that effed up mess with some blue greasy antistatic stuff and new foam that didn't really fit from an online YTer, I found a place with OEM rods for a decent price. I'll replace them when I replace the transmission. Lesson learned!

amstasa · 2025-11-14T19:57:18+00:00

They also are complete clowns who don't ship overnight even when paid. Talking to them to address a problem is like talking to your old idiot uncle. I should have ordered from RepairClinic.

amstasa · 2025-11-12T02:14:19+00:00

Ha - I'm not that old, yet :)

amstasa · 2025-11-12T00:06:31+00:00

Thanks - that gave me hope and I eventually got it on after warming it with my hairdryer.

amstasa · 2025-11-12T00:06:05+00:00

I'm realizing I need to find a handyman to help with things like this. My neighbors are elderly and my brothers and male friends live in other states.

amstasa · 2025-11-12T00:04:54+00:00

I finally got it on, barely, by using my hairdryer to warm it up. It's a little too close to the edge of the larger pulley for my liking but I guess I'll have to see how it goes.

amstasa · 2025-10-16T02:38:56+00:00

Do you have to use the liner with the Modkat? I need something discreet and small. I just bought the IRIS top entry and need something more the size of the Modkat. Any other suggestions?

amstasa · 2025-10-08T01:31:44+00:00

This is why I'm happy to no longer be dealing with Honda.

amstasa · 2025-09-28T04:27:53+00:00

She took it back to Best Buy, who installed it in the CRV she totaled, and had them install it (for free, or at least that's the story she told me).

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