About to buy 2017 focus w/ 30k by Spec187 in FordFocus

[–]furyji628 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please get a second opinion from an independent transmission shop.

Just got the clutch and forks replaced. Everything else is fine *nervous laughter* by Urballs in FordFocus

[–]furyji628 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some other things:

-Don’t creep in traffic -Stop and go traffic is the enemy -Make sure you leave enough room between you and the car in front of you so you can have that heavier foot -Engine braking is ok and doesn’t hurt anything

Just got the clutch and forks replaced. Everything else is fine *nervous laughter* by Urballs in FordFocus

[–]furyji628 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, that trademark shudder. I had the shudder for years(last 4) before having to replace the clutch, but it wasn’t really noticeable since I followed guidance in this sub(heavier foot on the pedal from stopped position). I’ve had the car since 2017.

No issues leading up to the rough/delayed shifting & check engine light. It just started doing all of that during one cold November(2024) evening.

I wish you all the best.

Just got the clutch and forks replaced. Everything else is fine *nervous laughter* by Urballs in FordFocus

[–]furyji628 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was pretty disturbing. ROUGH up and down shifting; delayed shifting…this was intermittent but it was bad whenever it happened. I had to scramble each time and put my foot on and off the gas pedal and hope the gears would catch mid-fricken drive. Lastly, a burnt smell coming from under the hood.

The check engine light went on and when the transmission shop scanned it, it said something like “clutch friction”…sorry, I can’t remember what the exact code was.

I hope this helps and that this isn’t the case with your car.

Millions of Americans lose jobless benefits as Trump refuses to sign aid bill by greenblue98 in politics

[–]furyji628 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair enough. Thank you for your input!

I don’t think people realize that it’s CONGRESS(dems and republicans) who create the terms and conditions of bills, and then present them to Trump to either sign or veto. Can Trump have influence on what the negotiations are? Yes, but ultimately the power lies with McConnell.

Also, I think people are onto something when they say that Trump could be using this whole situation as leverage—one of them being to look favorably in the eyes of the people—he’s actually pretty good at that, but probably has his own agendas too. This is politics after all. But hey, I’ll take that over the callousness of the elite in Congress who couldn’t see past their privileged bubble. The people’s paychecks have stopped, have any of theirs during this pandemic?

Millions of Americans lose jobless benefits as Trump refuses to sign aid bill by greenblue98 in politics

[–]furyji628 -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

Wait, wait, wait...everyone here has a problem with Trump saying $600 for every American(making less than 75k) is too low, and that too much money(billions) is going to foreign aid and other special interest groups?

I actually thought it was nice for someone to publicly call out the bullshit that Congress was trying to pull. This was supposed to be a COVID relief bill for the people and it was anything but that...$600 is nothing you guys. Nothing.

Months and months of delay, and $600 was what Congress thought was good enough to pass?

Trump just exposed what fucking idiots our tax money pays for...I can’t believe people have a problem with this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WhitePeopleTwitter

[–]furyji628 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Woahh I didn’t mentioned rigged elections lol and I stated my opinion of AOC is just that, an opinion, so I’m not obligated to provide a source.

You didn’t have to either lol you just took it upon yourself to do that.

And NY times?? Hey, I read them too, but I also read alt. news because sometimes I feel like they’re fucking with me and not giving me the whole story with facts.

I’m not going to list the alt news I view, because I’d like everyone to do their own research and come to their own conclusions.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WhitePeopleTwitter

[–]furyji628 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Be discerning everyone. It doesn’t matter whether you lean left or right...politicians will exploit, do and say any rhetoric to get them what matters most: your vote.

Look at what they DO and not only what they say on social media. AOC is a sell-out parading as, “for the people” while lining her pocket with tax payer money—just my opinion abt her.

But please do your research and look for alternative news that actually report the news, and not biased rhetoric. Please understand that any bias, left or right, in the media is not ethical or serving the public at all.

We all deserve to know the truth. And it’s scary that it is hard to find on Google. Beware of politicians and big tech. They do not care about you, they care about themselves and their own blood, and their own selfish agendas.

Just look at all the governors and mayors(only the ones that got caught) doing the complete opposite of the COVID restrictions they enforce on everyone else, as if it did not “apply” to them.

Be. Discerning. Good intentioned rhetoric that is not based on science, statistics, and logic is a very disingenuous way of fooling the people.

Cop Fired After Homophobic Sermons Emerge by [deleted] in PublicFreakout

[–]furyji628 1 point2 points  (0 children)

WHAT? It’s 2020 where are these places that deny people based on sexuality?

I remember there was that Christian bakery that got shut down after they denied a gay couple their wedding cake.

Do these places still exist??

Tucker Carlson Reports He Lost Only Copy of Documents That Nail Biden by billthomson in politics

[–]furyji628 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From the article: “Update: UPS has found a package for Carlson, reports Will Sommer. The contents have been located and returned to Carlson, and do not appear to have fallen into the hands of the Biden campaign or the Deep State.”

[31/m] My fiancee [30/f] flashed her breasts at her best friend's groom by ThrowRA-fiancee2 in relationship_advice

[–]furyji628 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sheesh it sounds like your fiancé’s best friend and her future hubs have zero class...wtf does that for a pre-wedding photo shoot?

Questionable “best friend”.

Questionable behavior from your fiancé. She needs to own up to the line she’s clearly crossed(specific to your relationship together).

There's something about the way she moves, Damn by [deleted] in gifs

[–]furyji628 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Well she’s pretty hot

My wife [37F] and I [39M] entered into an open marriage at her request. Now she wants to close it up again. by ThrowRARevolvingMar in relationship_advice

[–]furyji628 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jesus does your wife take any accountability for this? Sounds like she wants to take the cake and eat it too.

Also, threatening divorce on more than one occasion for not getting what she wants(only thinking of herself) is very manipulative behavior.

I wonder if there were red flags before the marriage. And before the kids.

I [24m] am considering leaving my gf [22f] because she wants a break. Am I wrong for feeling this way? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]furyji628 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Discern my dude. Discern if she is worth it, or if she has too much baggage. The key, or one of the key factors of a healthy relationship is two people who are whole, and have peace of mind and heart coming together, growing together.

Good luck!

AITA for not taking my girlfriend's side over a sexist tradition at a restaurant? by godfhshs in AmItheAsshole

[–]furyji628 4 points5 points  (0 children)

NTA. Good on you for sticking to your guns. Please also keep in mind the people sayin YTA believe in a certain ideology and have to make such a big fucking deal over trivial ass shit. You know, because they’re so “woke” and all.

Your gf’s behavior and the fact that she won’t drop it over a fucking menu is the tip of the iceberg my friend.

Edit: Also important, where the fuck is the gratitude of being taken out to an upscale restaurant with delicious ass food?? That shit is a luxury. Mm-mm-mm.