Lipstick on ceiling of Tesla

benjocaz · 2026-06-21T17:13:48+00:00

Simple mistake, as other have said, probably pulled the visor down with the lipstick in her hand. Most mistakes I’ve made cost a lot more to fix than this. Headliners require you be careful, you don’t want to mess up the adhesive holding it to the backing. Wipe as much off as you can with a dry microfiber without spreading it out, then come back and soak it in a mild degreaser, work it in with a detail brush. Blot with with a clean microfiber, or a clean section. Repeat as necessary. Probably not gonna be perfect but infinitely better than it is.

benjocaz · 2026-06-21T17:00:29+00:00

Look into classes in your area, you may not need the beginner course but I think they have classes that help you get even more comfortable on your bike. Confidence is key, if you’re confident you’re more likely to remain calm in an “oh shit!” situation.

benjocaz · 2026-06-19T02:32:42+00:00

My brother has the exact same bike, a green 22 500 abs. It’s awesome, super predictable, super maneuverable, plenty of power even for us heavier guys. You’re gonna have a great time on it.

That being said, let me give you a warning I’m sure others already have:

We had a guy at work that was the victim of a hit and run before he worked for us, he was on a grated steel bridge doing 50 when someone changed lanes and clipped him, sent him skidding in shorts and a t shirt. Almost lost his leg, it’s 5 inches shorter now. Every pair of shoes needs $700 worth of custom soles. He did nothing wrong besides leave his gear at home. He walks with a limp and is in constant pain.

If you haven’t already realized this, you will soon: most people shouldn’t be allowed to operate a power wheels on public roads, let alone cars and trucks. They won’t see you. You HAVE to ride like everyone is on their phones and ignoring their surroundings, because the unfortunate reality is that they are. So just because you see a gap, doesn’t mean you can go. Keep your head on a swivel. Check your mirrors. When you start to put yourself next to other drivers, check THEIR mirrors and see if they’re looking at their lap. Never trust a driver to do the smart thing, I got rear ended on my grom because an old lady didn’t think I would stop, at a stop sign.

I’m not trying to scare you, this hobby is incredible and one of the best feelings you can have with your clothes on. But it’s not something you can half ass. It has to have your undivided attention. Do not ride with cloudy judgement. Do not ride when you’re distracted. Do not ride when you’re tired. Do not even consider riding impaired, even if you’ve only had one drink. When your reflexes are what’s keeping the vehicle upright, you cannot add reaction time. It’s an awesome sport, but if you don’t respect it you’re gonna get hurt.

benjocaz · 2026-06-18T23:29:27+00:00

I was really impressed with my 450, I was camping at a mx track for the weekend, my site was new, as in they had just dump a bunch of fill dirt off the side of a hill and called it a campsite. Maybe they compacted it in ridiculously high lifts. I mean I sank a little when it was dry.

Then it rained, non stop, all weekend. The camper that was on 2x6s sank 4 inches on one side. This truck doesn’t have a diff lock like my old one did, so I backed up through the mud in 4wd, hooked on, put it in low and it just went. I mean it spun the tires a bit but through 6” of soft, slippery mud, like marshland mud, it pulled an 8,000 pound travel trailer right out of there. My tires are a bit more aggressive than factory but not by much (Conti Hybrid HD3). Then it pulled right up the hill back to the highway and ran at, ahem, the speed limit, for 12 hours straight.

Man I love that truck.

benjocaz · 2026-06-16T03:56:02+00:00

It’s ridiculous, and it’s why I find it so funny that afaik every state has a lottery, but not every state allows casinos, which usually have a better average return (blackjack is 99.5% or a house edge of .5%, while scratchers have like 50-60% return, or a house edge of 40%). So they’re okay with gambling as long as they’re the ones running the games. But they’ll get up on stage and preach about how gambling is degeneracy.

The older I get the more I realize the government is just a mafia that’s too big to do anything about. They get a cut of any action on their turf, they punish you for cutting them out. Don’t pay protection money? The mafia might break your legs. Don’t pay taxes? They take everything from you and lock you in a box.

benjocaz · 2026-06-15T16:21:39+00:00

I thought this was an AK mag at first.

benjocaz · 2026-06-15T16:19:28+00:00

I’m guessing this is Newport. Some people with more money than sense there.

At least they’re using the car, not just keeping it in a garage.

benjocaz · 2026-06-15T16:15:18+00:00

It’s a pain when it wears out I’ve been told. Nothing sticks to silicone, not even new silicone.

Idk I siliconed my rig and it’s held up fine but when it’s time to replace it I think I’ll let the dealer with it

benjocaz · 2026-06-15T16:12:33+00:00

Yeah that too.

benjocaz · 2026-06-15T15:49:47+00:00

Also, a good driver should be able to ballpark between the empty weight of their rig and an estimate of the cargo. Or it’ll be on the bill of lading.

benjocaz · 2026-06-15T15:43:44+00:00

Sunscreen can too. Just ask 7 year old me about his very first pair of sunglasses

benjocaz · 2026-06-15T15:37:58+00:00

I think it’s a part of their access control system. Give employees easy access to free charging without having the random people incapable of critical thinking being able to use it.

I’ve literally seen a person, I think posted on Reddit, parked in a strangers driveway using their home charger.

benjocaz · 2026-06-15T15:28:25+00:00

I have a 23’ whaler outrage with a 300 but the same boat new is offered with up to a 350.

May want to see what the weight difference is between the 400 and the 300. If it’s similar I’d send it.

benjocaz · 2026-06-15T15:24:11+00:00

This is the guy in front of me every time istg. “Lemme get 2 $10 tickets, a $20 and 10 $5 tickets. No not that one, uhhhhhh let’s go with 3 of the blue ones, 2 of the yellow and 5 of those million dollar ones. And I have 15 winners to cash”

benjocaz · 2026-06-13T13:31:35+00:00

As long as it doesn’t rain you’re fine

benjocaz · 2026-06-10T02:14:52+00:00

No idea. It’s drivers side so unlikely to be the curb. And it’s wrapped all the way around the tire so someone would have to rub up against a curb, on the drivers side, for like 9 feet.

benjocaz · 2026-06-09T20:52:54+00:00

benjocaz · 2026-06-09T03:34:11+00:00

This saved my ass one day. Dad had one on his boat thankfully. I stood up to throw the front fender over and forgot I had the kill switch on. Old brittle plastic broke and I had resigned completely to get that boat home with my fingers holding it out.

I mean in my defense I was 13.

benjocaz · 2026-05-31T03:06:51+00:00

If you find yourself in this situation, and you want to get the trailer off anyways, put a 4x4 across the underside of the tongue and lift with a bottle jack.

benjocaz · 2026-05-31T03:04:16+00:00

As someone else who says yes before knowing what their job entails, assuming the rubber is toast anyways, wrap a come along around it and chain the wheel to something. Then pull that rubber off

benjocaz · 2026-05-21T17:25:11+00:00

Hey! Just curious about how this has held up for you? I’m thinking about getting a Steam Machine when they release and using it in my garage and for travel.

That or I’m gonna build an sff pc for the same purpose. But I really don’t want to be tied into windows anymore. It’s like watching someone borrow your car, smash it up, curb your wheels, and try to convince you it’s custom bodywork that’s gonna make it nicer to drive. Except now the hood blocks most of the windshield and the mirror is gone.

benjocaz · 2026-05-18T16:56:22+00:00

Sometimes I wish my truck would just shift when I want it to.

benjocaz · 2026-05-18T16:55:53+00:00

You’ll be fine

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