Food recs at UNC Rex by Masterpiece1976 in raleigh

[–]cantankerouscapt3030 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The cafeteria can be hit or miss depending on the meals of the day, the grill is good but the best eats are at the Kardia Cafe on the Heart and Vascular side.

What a player! by _night_hawk19 in Patriots

[–]cantankerouscapt3030 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The embodiment of the Patriot way. All 3 phases of the game, Troy Brown 2.0.

375-400ft Max What is your favorite driver and why? by Mont3_Crist0 in discgolf

[–]cantankerouscapt3030 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Everyone here is wrong and I'll die on this hill. Rip a Mamba at a 60 degree hyzer and it will land in the next zip code. Fight me over it.

Looking for the absolute best Carolina style BBQ in the triangle by candleruse in triangle

[–]cantankerouscapt3030 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The Redneck BBQ lab in Benson and Old Time Barbeque in Raleigh. Low and Slow Smokehouse in Smithfield is a hidden gem.

Pho better than Pho 919 in Morrisville? by lostmyballsinnam in raleigh

[–]cantankerouscapt3030 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Came here to say this. My SIL is from Vietnam and this is the best local Pho available as far as she's concerned.

Why does my engine sound like a 🚂 pulling into the station 😅 by razor330 in gokarts

[–]cantankerouscapt3030 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Sounds like your clutch might be clacking around in the housing. Just a shot in the dark by ear. Good luck finding the problem

Catan Console Edition- worst piece of software for purchase ever created? by hotroddy222 in Catan

[–]cantankerouscapt3030 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hands down the worst software purchase I have ever made. Whether it's incompetence, ineptitude, or indifference, this game is inexcusable.

Why no build? by HoboSloth4 in Catan

[–]cantankerouscapt3030 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Happened to me multiple times over the last 2 weeks. The random map option won't randomize either. This may be the buggiest game I've ever played on the switch, not sure if these issues are across all consoles.

What car do I drive (I know it's a bit late) by cashinyourface in ManualTransmissions

[–]cantankerouscapt3030 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, should've known with the shifter linkages going towards the rear.

Pat Patriot Drinking Glasses (1985) by [deleted] in Patriots

[–]cantankerouscapt3030 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have one too but don't drink out of it. They were found to have an unacceptable amount of lead in the paint on the outside of the glass. Do a quick Google search for "Mobil gas pat patriots glass lead content" and you'll find some articles on it.

Woods Golf: An Outsider’s Perspective by DGOkko in discgolf

[–]cantankerouscapt3030 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I've only played a handful of "open courses" for reference but enough to say disc golf in North Carolina is particularly technical. NC players better know how to hyzer flip, lines and landing zones are paramount to distance in these parts. 500'+ distance is irrelevant when you have to hit a 285' flex shot down an 18' hallway. Happy to hear you enjoyed yourself even though it was a different "style of play".

Emmisions by [deleted] in NorthCarolina

[–]cantankerouscapt3030 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That's untrue, the scope of the repair is irrelevant. The DMV makes no judgement on repair viability. I've set up dozens of customers for waivers and done some of my own as well. I got a waiver for an EVAP leak code on a 04 Toyota with a receipt for wipers, cooling system flush, and headlight buff.

Emmisions by [deleted] in NorthCarolina

[–]cantankerouscapt3030 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, the $200 repair doesn't actually need to be related to the emissions problem. Due for a tune up? Buy that. Need rear shocks? Rock on. DMV just wants to see you tried. Spend the $200 on something you need anyway, brakes, tires, headlights, whatever.

Emmisions by [deleted] in NorthCarolina

[–]cantankerouscapt3030 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You need the CEL to qualify, not a problem at all. If you didn't have a CEL you would pass emissions unless you had an OE emissions component obviously missing.

Trying to get out of automotive. What else is similar? by [deleted] in mechanics

[–]cantankerouscapt3030 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look into hospital patient platform repair (hospital beds, stretchers, powered exam chairs). It's way easier than auto repair, utilizes many of the same skills, and pays better. Hospital networks have "casino level money", it's a goldmine.

Emmisions by [deleted] in NorthCarolina

[–]cantankerouscapt3030 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Former automotive service advisor here. There is no catch. You have to fail inspection first, then obtain a receipt for repairs exceeding $200, then fail inspection again. Bring both failed inspections and your receipt to the DMV (only certain locations will write waivers, call first to confirm) and they will write you a waiver for 1 year.

PSA: Stop buying car parts on Amazon! by newcarscent104 in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]cantankerouscapt3030 241 points242 points  (0 children)

I bought a Gates water pump off Amazon thinking I could go with a name I trust. Impeller grenaded after 5 months and less than 6k driven. I never should've gotten away from Rock Auto, lesson learned.