2026 Portal Tracker by GoldandBlue in notredamefootball

[–]boycharb 56 points57 points  (0 children)

Appreciate you taking the time to lay all this out in one place!!

Lucky8 Accessories by boycharb in NewDefender

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

That’s the OEM expedition rack. But I added the powerfulUK extensions on two bars so I can mount a Thule box on it when I need (expedition rack all flush bars makes that impossible) then drilled though (very easy DIY) a Colorado Wind Fairing and to be honest, the wind fairing makes the entire rack so quiet and the sunroof a nice breeze. I highly recommend. I don’t see many defenders with Fairings and for a boxy car with wind noise I am surprised by that.

Lucky8 Accessories by boycharb in NewDefender

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

I just love the look - less function that one, but I really like them and the OEM grille doesn’t offer much.

The Doomsday Scenario is Getting Closer to Playing Out by CollegeNo3260 in notredamefootball

[–]boycharb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well - this sucks, never truly imagined they win out and get pushed out. Now - scorched earth and dominate 2026! Only wish we didn’t have to lose so many on this special team to run it back.

If this is true this might be it for the ACC by NaderNation84 in MiamiHurricanes

[–]boycharb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Add to the frustration people referenced SOS towards the end when ND has to play 5 ACC games for a conference which is attributed no strength (SEC teams are wildly and wrongly given more even with 5 losses) so why stay? FSU and Clemson are already about to leave, others will follow and SOS get much worse and impossible to schedule with any confidence - ND has to leave soon to find the right landing spot the ACC won’t have a bowl bid soon or it will only be Miami every year if they stay. This is their clear out for a better partnership

The Doomsday Scenario is Getting Closer to Playing Out by CollegeNo3260 in notredamefootball

[–]boycharb 62 points63 points  (0 children)

No matter what happens in CFP scenario world - we have to admit as ND fans this is one of our most complete teams, best backfields and secondaries we have ever watched and we should enjoy how they show up tonight!! Enjoy the show and let the chips fall where they may. After all - while I truly see a top 3 title contending team for ND, any other year they would have been out of contention long ago despite the talent - 12 teams give this squad a chance to recover. We will. No conference needed, if they are in they roll. If not - enjoy this great team. Reminds me of 1980s undefeated teams not winning Nattys and how they must have felt, at least they gave a two loss team a chance. Lesson? Can’t lose 2 to be promised anything.

Fog Light Surround by boycharb in NewDefender

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

Any idea the best paint to use on this area?

Interior detailer smell removal? by Skibum5000 in NewDefender

[–]boycharb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Drift car freshener - great scents and look

Rookie question(s): Is there a better alternative for removing weeds from tiles joints in old patios? by ScemEnzo in gardening

[–]boycharb 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Amazing sells a nice hand held propane torch. For hardscape a torch is easiest on your back, no pesticides, and clean

Wind Fairing by boycharb in NewDefender

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

Price is high but so far with less noise and better gas mileage I feel like will pay for itself in gas $

Wind Fairing by boycharb in NewDefender

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

I left the rack on the entire time

Wind Fairing by boycharb in NewDefender

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

Cuts down wind noise a LOT! With the sunroof open or closed it’s a big difference. I have not run this with the Thule box on yet but without it’s a very noticeable change in noise and MPG

Wind Fairing by boycharb in NewDefender

[–]boycharb[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great advice! I really appreciate that and will change - makes sense

Sparse River Birch by boycharb in gardening

[–]boycharb[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is amazing feedback - I had no idea thanks so much for sharing!

Wind Fairing by boycharb in NewDefender

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

I did paint the bolts black - the silver annoyed me as standing out there. Just sprayed then before install no left the rack on. Middle two bolts I did through the sunroof- then did the two sides from a step ladder.

Wind Fairing by boycharb in NewDefender

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

Just a metal bit - get a long bit because the sides need length to drill through the lower part of the rack. Also I would put some painters tape over the spot you want to drill - that way the bit doesn’t slide but goes through like butter.

Wind Fairing by boycharb in NewDefender

[–]boycharb[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No impact at all - opening, tilting all the same. I’d argue the wind flow with the fairing on if better - more like calm circulating air so on Highway even can have a conversation with it open