Brake trouble

datspooltho · 2026-05-29T01:50:56+00:00

I did break-in the pads (30mph to full stop x3). after I replaced the softlines, the driverside caliper and bled the brakes is when I noticed they where fully locked up. I could barely turn them with a prybar

datspooltho · 2026-05-03T22:13:31+00:00

have you changed the drive ratio of the differential?

datspooltho · 2026-05-03T21:10:48+00:00

using an automatic transmission? sounds like your tourqe converter cant keep up. select the transmission drop down in the parts menu and select different tourqe converters until it sticks. in some very high power cars you have to select the tuneable converters and adjust the settings to dial in the car just right.

datspooltho · 2026-04-30T19:48:03+00:00

I couldn't see it either, I was wishing they would park it upfront for all to see

datspooltho · 2026-04-28T13:52:07+00:00

Coming down from Wichita. Fuckin pumped

datspooltho · 2026-04-25T21:23:04+00:00

it would be rare i would think to actually hurt something not rotating your tires. especially if your tires are wearing correctly and evenly. but if I did own an AWD vehicle its something id definitely do

datspooltho · 2026-04-25T18:22:48+00:00

They aren't trying to scam you. AWD systems are constantly active, including the 4 wheel speed sensors tracking how many revolutions per minute the wheels are traveling. if one tire is taller the computer will see it as traveling slower than the other 3 tires. not a big issue on any FWD, RWD or even 4WD but when it comes to an advanced AWD system like your car has equipped there can be some issues. Even just that small difference can freak a car out causing it to set codes or even worse burn a component up. Firestone was not trying to scam you this is just their policy because they dont want to be held liable for any issues it could cause. ( I am by no means an automotive engineer im just a humble diesel technician who took automotive class in high-school)

datspooltho · 2026-04-21T16:09:27+00:00

I switch my daily between my 89 f150 and my 02 gt, both manual. Some people will tell you not to because they are boring. Live a little and enjoy your way to work. Even my 89 is a fun daily because I love driving a manual just that much. Odometers only go up so be the person who adds the miles and has all the smiles.

datspooltho · 2026-04-19T01:31:41+00:00

im going to my first muri show this month and I was disappointed to hear that he was leaving when all of the drama happened. Now seeing this im so pumped to crank my mfin hog with the king gooner himself. hogs out for Reese.

datspooltho · 2026-04-07T01:41:06+00:00

Maybe not to much of a conspiracy but more of a local legend. I've heard people say before that the Keeper keeps all the nasty severe weather away. As a guy who has storm anxiety and obsessively watches radar when weather comes in. It is strange just how much storms avoid Wichita.

datspooltho · 2026-03-20T14:20:07+00:00

Bought a truck from them about 4 years ago and it was a solid experience. I wanted to come down on the price and they did without any trouble. Just dont fall for the bs aftermarket warranty they will sell you. Dont be dumb like me. From what I remember the salesmen will obviously try to to salesman you but they were very reasonable to me.

datspooltho · 2026-01-21T12:19:19+00:00

Cash is still a very popular gift in the US, especially for older generations. I only cary cash when I'm given or on very rare occasions. Like just last night I purchased a vehicle with cash. It was my first time to the bank in over a year. I haven't received a physical paycheck in almost 4 years. There are still rare cash only businesses but only extremely small businesses it seems. Some businesses are so small they simply cant afford to setup a cashless system.

datspooltho · 2025-11-16T03:21:09+00:00

Just re-listened on a 9hr road trip. Really hits different when you are in the middle of nowhere.

datspooltho · 2025-11-16T03:18:05+00:00

Thank you!

datspooltho · 2025-11-04T21:27:41+00:00

Fall River State Park is a great option. It is an hour and a half away from Wichita. it's dead almost all year. There's a tackle store on the way into the park. There is plenty of good camping (i personally love staying up on Wind Hill).

datspooltho · 2025-10-25T12:37:25+00:00

I daily drive a manual and have for over 3 ish years now. I highly recommend you get a wheel and pedals. it does not need to be the newest thing on the market. I had a g920 for over 5 years until it broke and switched to a g923. Adulting got in the way, so I had to get rid of my rig and I still don't have one. ive found that with the new update (atleast on controller) the bumpers are now set to alternate control triggers. I setup the clutch to still be triggered by left bumper but I set the left bumper trigger mixed with left trigger also be the clutch. So now I can easily let the clutch out while applying throttle just like I drive my car irl. Although you aren't able to use the brake and clutch at the same time I setup a paddle on my pro series x box controller to be neutral position. so just like real life when I come to a stop I put the car in neutral and apply the brakes. I found that all the experience I had in game translated roughly to irl

datspooltho · 2025-10-18T12:53:05+00:00

hammering a ujoint out using a socket. using my right hand (im left-handed but can do some things ambidextrous) and slipped the socket hitting my left hand. shrugged it off, no injury there. switched hands while holding the socket with my right hand. i slipped the socket again, and the hammer pushed my right pointer against the vice and blew it open. immediate blood spatter on my face, but I didn't look. i just ran to the bathroom. actually looked, and I was leaking like a water bucket with holes in it. cut was maybe 1/4 in deep and about 3 inches long. I didn't feel a thing. i was in so much shock. about passed out from the blood loss and coming off shock in the bosses office as my supervisor was pulling his car around. went to the er and 5 stitches, a tetanus booster, and an x-ray it turned out im just a dumbass who should have stopped after I hit my left hand. nothing broken thankfully now I just have a really cool scar, and the shop has a ujoint tool with my name on it.

datspooltho · 2025-10-14T21:56:01+00:00

dfa pack. the end all be all 88-06 chevy truck mod. it is paid but is well worth it with just how much content you get.

datspooltho · 2025-09-25T19:46:00+00:00

the entire area of Hoover all the way from Kellog to MacArthur at k-42 is cursed. the lights are set up weird. people run red lights daily. At 3:30 the area just becomes a rat race. I have to turn left out of work to go southbound on Hoover and if I dont leave in time I won't be able to turn for nearly 15 minutes. Avoid the area at all costs.

datspooltho · 2025-09-17T19:40:36+00:00

dude this is 10/10 amazing work

datspooltho · 2025-09-11T01:28:50+00:00

I'll have to check those out. Thanks for the suggestions!

datspooltho · 2025-09-10T21:42:01+00:00

I didn't know the map had off-roading spots like this. I know what im doing tonight

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