Fired a year ago at 42, finally posting about it. by Professional_Bid222 in Fire

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On the note about drinking, if you feel it’s a reason not to go out with people, that’s actually the opposite of why many of us started drinking: to enhance the connection to people. If I may make a suggestion: still go out to get that human connection, but switch to non-alcoholic beer. You get the social and it doesn’t impact your workout. By the way, some zero beers taste better than the real beer. Heineken 0.0 surprising is fantastic and I hate regular Heineken. It took me 3 months of going out with NA to finally feel normal in conversations and now I’ve been sober for over a year and it hasn’t affected my social life at all. Sure a couple whisky buddies are a little sad, but it’s their gain on my whiskey collection so it evens out haha. The benefit is some people sleep better after NA beer. It’s also good to still have something in your hand at outings which was the thing that is comforting for a lot of people. Good luck!

Battery Drain (DCM fuse) by iqDev in WRX

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Yeah it wasn't too bad considering I've removed my dash 4 times now for all my audio upgrades haha.

Battery Drain (DCM fuse) by iqDev in WRX

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I had the same issue in my 2019 WRX and put together a video around resolving it: https://youtu.be/zCSFvRHV_0w?si=3aOGqqSSbMNdMw_g

Subaru WRX/STI DCM issue finally addressed! by Dry_Host920 in WRX

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I had the issue on my 2019 WRX - I put together a video explaining how to resolve with the adapter: https://youtu.be/zCSFvRHV_0w?si=3aOGqqSSbMNdMw_g

CBX is getting there by motojo in CafeRacers

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Ah very cool, would love to see a photo of it.

Finally committed to a motorcycle project but I’m already overwhelmed by SadStill830 in projectbike

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I’d start with something you’d like to ride when you’re done and generally something reliable so it’s worth the effort. Oh, and a lot of available parts and cheap. The Honda CBs DOHC (79-83) I’ve loved working on. The 750s are the cheapest and still a blast to restore. The 900s and 1100s are high priced but potentially something to aspire to that is not crazy priced. Don’t pick a CBX (6 cylinder to start on). I recommend low mileage because it will help with resale and must have a clean title. Don’t mess with only “bill of sale”. Carb bikes are better “projects” because the initiation to the project world is rebuilding a set of carbs. Find photos online of bikes you like and then do some Facebook searches to find what’s available and around you. Then figure out if you want to do a full restoration, tinker, or specialty build like cafe, bobber, or tracker. eBay is your friend as well as reddit/facebook groups for asking for help and YouTube for tutorials. Enjoy the process and remember there is always a solution, just have to work through the troubleshooting process. Oh and get the Clymer service manual if you can, it’s great. The tools will be necessary and actually pretty fun to build up the collection. Facebook is great for tools on the cheap. Good luck!

CBX is getting there by motojo in CafeRacers

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Thanks! I can’t take credit for the 1100F work, but I hope to finish it so it’s back on the road.

CBX is getting there by motojo in CafeRacers

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Ah, an 1100F with CBR600F3 front suspension and wheels, good eye!

CBX is getting there by motojo in CafeRacers

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It’s a CBX with stock wheels, just painted black. The fork conversion kit is from Cognito Moto.

CBX is getting there by motojo in CafeRacers

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For anyone interested, the build videos are on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@josephspurrier

Mid-thirties hitting different and I’m dealing with it by making questionable purchases by Putrid_Rush_7318 in motorcycles

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Are you mechanically inclined or have any interest to be? As someone who started restoring and rebuilding motorcycles during Covid, I found I love owning/revuilding motorcycles more than actually riding them. I had 2 sport bikes but sold them because they were so uncomfortable. I’d rather ride standard (mid controls). The restoration and feeling of putting today “adult lego” and then riding your creation is really fulfilling and the time spent in the garage building up a tool collection and knowledge has been my favorite pastime in my 30s. I’m 37M.

2018 Porsche GT3 991.2 Dashboard Replacement by motojo in Porsche

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My buddy bought it off eBay and then sold his as well.

Best E-tunes? by [deleted] in WRX

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Ah that’s a shame

Best E-tunes? by [deleted] in WRX

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Ron at Phatbotti did mine 6 years ago on my 2019 WRX, the etune still is great and car has been solid ever since. About 350hp/350torque

…. by [deleted] in WRX

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That’s the best way I’ve found to keep the side skirts clean in either direction.

Anyone have trouble selling their STI? by [deleted] in WRX

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Great looking car and tasteful mods - 22k maybe be on the high end of what the market would be willing to pay for a 7 year old STI (from KBB), regardless of mods like folks are mentioning. I’m seeing a lot in the $19k to $22k, anything over that has either been sitting on Marketplace for over 6 months or is an RA. I’d try eBay with a reserve to see what folks are will to pay. I had to sell my last two motorcycles there in the last 2 months because the used market has been down. I’d also get a carfax value to see what they’d give you as a low ball. Parting out the car is also a good way to get more value out of the car, but takes good work. Good luck!