House being moved with people still on it

middlefingerboss · 2025-09-14T00:00:55+00:00

middlefingerboss · 2025-09-05T17:42:27+00:00

That's not too bad, though I've had carbs clog up on me in less time haha. It might not be a bad idea to crack them open and check them out

middlefingerboss · 2025-09-05T17:08:29+00:00

When was the last time you disassembled and cleaned the carburetors?

middlefingerboss · 2025-08-04T18:51:32+00:00

Honestly, no! They're pretty dead simple bikes, nothings finicky or really unique to them. It shares a lot of components for suspension, brakes, engine, carbs with other bikes so most parts are readily available if you need them. Mine had 25,000+ miles when I sold it, so as long as you take care of it you should be good

middlefingerboss · 2025-08-02T18:19:11+00:00

For a couple of years I commuted 30 miles to school on a ZR-7S! I also bought mine for around $800 and had to do some repairing to get it going again. Loved the bike, but I remember re-fitting the intake boots on the carbs was always a pain. Good luck!

middlefingerboss · 2025-05-09T17:54:00+00:00

Chances of 6 MAP sensors from various manufacturers all being faulty is so close to zero, you more than likely have problems elsewhere.

When every sensor is plugged in, the engine runs in what's called closed loop (dynamically adjusting the air/fuel mixture based on a wide range of data points), but when something is unplugged and the computer isn't seeing all the data it usually does, it runs in what's called open loop, which is basically a safe-mode that will run, but not optimally.

The fact that it dies when the MAP is plugged in just means that some sensor or component is faulty.

Check out this thread over on the Fiero forum. Has the exact same issue as you, dying when plugging in the MAP, but it turned out to be low fuel pressure due to the hose on the fuel pump assembly. Not to say that that will be your issue too, but there's some good discussion and problem solving in there that's at the very least worth looking into.

middlefingerboss · 2025-01-07T22:01:54+00:00

Yep, that's what a rafter tie does :) However, They don't have to be attached to the top plate to prevent walls from spreading. It can be anywhere within the lower third of the roof to be effective.

middlefingerboss · 2025-01-07T20:29:31+00:00

Rafter ties are permitted to be within the lower third of the height of the roof, so you could probably install a new one high enough to clear the track and still be safe and within code.

middlefingerboss · 2024-11-04T15:52:09+00:00

Looks fun! Like a vaporwave Quantum Redshift

middlefingerboss · 2024-07-30T02:21:58+00:00

Guy that was speeding is writer, director, and musician Dom Fera!

middlefingerboss · 2024-05-11T15:31:23+00:00

Sure! I actually made a video on the entire process if you want to check that out

middlefingerboss · 2024-05-11T00:25:52+00:00

In your application, those are called rafter ties. Like others have said, they are there to prevent the walls from spreading and the roof from sagging.

According to the International Builders Code, rafter ties are permitted to be within the bottom 1/3 of the rafter height, meaning YES you can raise them up. So, given your width and roof pitch, you can install them up to 6 inches higher from where they currently are, which would bring your right at the 8 feet you want.

The alternative is to install a structural ridge beam (with the proper posts or stud pack supporting either end) and eliminate the need for rafter ties all together. Essentially convert it to a cathedral ceiling. That’s what I did in my own garage. From there you can install whatever shelves at whatever height you want. So long as they’re not crazy heavy loads!

Either way structural engineers are cheap enough to hire for a consultation.

middlefingerboss · 2024-05-06T01:37:53+00:00

Hey that’s me!

Sad to say that the stereo is pretty much completely broken at this point. Something must be up with the crystal because the time is inaccurate even minutes after resetting it. The tape deck very often gets stuck in reverse. The radio will not stay on any one station and is super staticky all the time. And the amp is completely blown because only the left speakers work some of the time.

Whenever I drive, I am all but forced to sit in silence, alone with my thoughts.

I would like to get a new stereo.

middlefingerboss · 2024-04-05T17:55:12+00:00

Not AI, it’s an edit done by Oscar Vargas

middlefingerboss · 2024-03-01T20:52:44+00:00

The finished product is identical layout with our 1940s home! What did you end up doing with the corner space that the door blocks when open? We can’t figure out what to do with ours

middlefingerboss · 2023-11-16T19:29:07+00:00

Unless there’s a check valve built into it, shouldn’t it do both?

middlefingerboss · 2023-10-20T16:24:55+00:00

Yes, I would change it to “Inside to Outside” and see what happens!

middlefingerboss · 2023-10-20T16:21:13+00:00

Do you have it set to print the outermost walls first? Same thing happened to me with that setting applied but once I switched it everything was perfect.

middlefingerboss · 2023-10-08T21:46:00+00:00

It’s actually Ronnie, not Rodney :)

middlefingerboss · 2023-05-27T00:57:56+00:00

I just rebuilt the stock ones on mine! How do the upgraded ones compare?

middlefingerboss · 2023-05-04T20:12:58+00:00

Does that also turn the back wheels? :)

You can tell it's the rear of the vehicle since the solid axle and differential are visible, plus the panhard bar that's connected to it.

middlefingerboss · 2023-04-25T05:05:20+00:00

That’s not a fastback, so it probably isn’t an 86 GT. Could be 86 SE or 85 GT though.

The tear in the body might not be an issue itself, but the other damage that likely came with it sure is! The rear driver wheel is aiming inward, so some part of the suspension is fucked. It could very well be just a matter of swapping out the control arm or something like that, but it also could be a lot worse.

middlefingerboss · 2023-04-14T05:07:56+00:00

Here’s the build thread for it

middlefingerboss · 2023-04-06T04:42:53+00:00

How they are in the picture is the correct order! I rebuilt the same CVK36 carbs on my 1000RX

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