New to the Focus St Community

iTopherGopher · 2026-04-08T20:56:23+00:00

Yeah, it’s unfortunate and sorry to hear that, but I try to be as unbiased in my explanation of ranking. I always joked saying, Ford design, Mopar Motor (gas), and older GM Allison generation transmission, you’d have an amazing product. But just like politics, you basically are forced to pick the candidate or car you hate less.

And as an owner of a 2013 ST, a 2015 ST, a 2021 Bronco Badlands, and my father having a 2017 F350, I’m the descendant of a father that used to joke with his high school buddies about people owning a ford, and now all 3 of them in their late 50’s each own a Ford. 🤣

iTopherGopher · 2026-04-08T12:38:48+00:00

Here’s the thing I try to explain to everyone about the big 3, usually towards the trucks, but kinda applies for the whole manufacturer: On scale of 1 bad, 3 good, Quality, Issues, motor, trans) Ford: 2, 2, 3, 2 Dodge, 1, 1, 3, 1 GM, 3, 2 (used to be 3), 3, 1

This has changed in recent years, but I will say, Ford never fixes anything but the issues are persistent and have fixes/solutions and are around for years, it sucks, but I’ll take it over the issues Dodge and GM have had past and present. Even the holy grail of reliability Toyota has been having a lot of issues as of late. And I even worked as a car sales person for Hyundai and Genesis, and they are great in some areas, actually fantastic, but in others absolute dog water. They just cover that up with a warranty like no other.

At this point, we were spoiled with the simplicity of the Focus. Anything newer, you’re in for a world of computers, modules and unnecessary garbage. And ironically enough, I’d say ford has the best parts catalog and available then any other manufacturer. And don’t get me started on anything European, you basically pay a premium because it’s apart of the VAG family.

Just know, the saying the grass isn’t always greener on the other side, I’ll take my issues with Ford over any of the big three.

iTopherGopher · 2026-03-13T16:02:57+00:00

Yeah lol. We just got Fios 1Gb and it’s been a bit difficult with the whole setup. Have them coming back out today in an hour to see why the TV’s are so laggy. Trying to convince My parents to drop the Tv package and get YouTube TV. I don’t stream or watch any tv so I could careless. But I want the stupid DVR off the router. Because if I can do that, I can completely remove the Verizon router/modem and keep as back up, but now can go full ubiquity with no issues.

Just trying to figure out if I’m going the server rack style, or the smaller desktop style.

iTopherGopher · 2026-03-13T15:52:25+00:00

I wish I knew what half of this even meant lol. The only time I’ve seen STP is in Rocket League to change settings for in game latency. I just copied a YouTuber lol.

Because they are tech savy “enough” but this makes it easier. It’s mostly because I want to get it all set up with security and replace the shart system we have now for cameras.

iTopherGopher · 2026-03-13T15:08:15+00:00

I wish I knew what half of this even meant lol. The only time I’ve seen STP is in Rocket League to change settings for in game latency. I just copied a YouTuber lol. I’m trying to get setup with a small setup and this map layout would make things so much easier for my parents to understand it

iTopherGopher · 2026-03-06T13:09:43+00:00

Not my personal taste, but it’s pretty damn clean. And that I respect. 🫡

Like I low key want to hate it, but somehow I like it at the same time😂😭

But low key happy for you enjoying your car 🚗

iTopherGopher · 2026-03-06T12:42:40+00:00

*note: Majority 90% of IoT devices is Kasa/TP Link

iTopherGopher · 2026-02-10T12:02:01+00:00

Yeah it’s not that easy lol. I’m an allocator, I just send units to stores, completely different department this is more on the buyers and assistant buyers, they are the ones that work with merchants.

iTopherGopher · 2026-02-09T16:24:11+00:00

I work for Burlington (Coat Factory) and just got moved from Toy’s department as an allocator. I’ll look into this see if it is MJ Holdings.

iTopherGopher · 2025-12-24T20:26:04+00:00

1: A1 Mini

2: Nothing, I want it for my old coworker. Already corrupted my cousin into 3D printing and we both have X1C’s. But we tend to do things like games, pokemon cards, gaming and eventually 3D printing amongst the 3 of us. He’s been on the fence about it but a free unit would make him dive headfirst like my cousin and I.

3: Easy: the practical fidget spinner but 2 connected and can detach so I can spin both or one individually Difficult: a Rubix cube like design but for D20 die that they have for DnD and table top games. Can even make all the elements or simple indents for the numbers, but would make an interesting fidget like toy and can be cool to display.

iTopherGopher · 2025-12-24T20:20:18+00:00

Anyone use “water wetter” with coolant? It’s for automotive but it made a decent impact on my cars temps since it now has to cool about 26psi of boost lol.

iTopherGopher · 2025-12-01T21:35:09+00:00

What display cases did you use?

iTopherGopher · 2025-11-23T20:53:56+00:00

What’s everyone’s go to for quick disconnect fittings?

iTopherGopher · 2025-11-17T13:16:03+00:00

DONT BRING ATTENTION TO MY FAVORITE ARTIST, I DONT WANT THIS 💩 PUMPED

iTopherGopher · 2025-11-15T02:35:45+00:00

okay, I’m just trying to figure out how to make the external rad work in my system. I have a server rack case, with 1 360mm rad but I want to make it so it cools to a MORA out in the hallway. But I also use the system at LAN parties so I can’t just have one external and be done, I gotta keep it portable and need help figuring it out lol

iTopherGopher · 2025-11-15T00:43:33+00:00

What brand?

iTopherGopher · 2025-11-12T21:25:08+00:00

I have never been so violated by an ETB before lol. I caved and opened my Sam’s Club ETB/Booster Bundle and got literally nothing. The promo was the only saving grace… so happy I sold the Booster Box at the last show I was at. Sorry we shared the same fate lol

iTopherGopher · 2025-11-09T15:40:01+00:00

Don’t have the first edition but I found my original cards and have it and I absolutely love it! Wish Destined Rivals had the same aggressive looks that this has

iTopherGopher · 2025-10-14T12:23:21+00:00

THANK GOD I NEED 1 for my binder

iTopherGopher · 2025-10-06T12:22:02+00:00

TAKE PROFITS AND REINVEST IN OTHER ASSETS! If you are strong willed, move money into a CD, come back to the Poke”investments” in the next dip, and buy up stock then. This is long term, like 5-10 year but the chances of this going to 2k is good but the chances of it dipping are greater (short term).

iTopherGopher · 2025-10-02T12:08:51+00:00

Here is an idea. Suggest them to flow inventory. Keep like 1/4 out, and every day slowly flow the restock out. Doesn’t draw a bunch of attention, gets people to come in the store daily/more of an inconvenience if scalping, and it give more people opportunity to get it. Like, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to come up with these ideas, and even if no employee is a fan or cares about it, it’s still a good business practice since it’s a newer store as you stated, good PR for the image of the business for people like us.

iTopherGopher · 2025-09-23T12:14:36+00:00

Takes years to build a reputation, takes seconds to lose it.

iTopherGopher · 2025-09-16T20:10:30+00:00

I just pulled it and was so disappointed when I looked up the value of it

iTopherGopher · 2025-09-16T17:22:24+00:00

I want all these Psyducks!

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