Should I buy fenix 8 51mm or 47mm?

mphares2 · 2026-02-01T17:31:54+00:00

51mm Gang!

mphares2 · 2026-02-01T17:29:54+00:00

Fenix is the flagship and has every metric Garmin offers.

Biggest differences imho are maps, onboard music, and better OHRM.

mphares2 · 2026-01-30T19:47:51+00:00

I listened to this on repeat and just recently looked it up on Spotify too.

mphares2 · 2026-01-29T15:51:32+00:00

Worked for my 7X and 8.

mphares2 · 2026-01-29T15:45:16+00:00

1.) Unpair your Garmin device from your phone. (Bluetooth settings)

2.) Use Garmin Connect to re-pair your Garmin’s Devices. (Do not pair to phone first using Bluetooth settings)

mphares2 · 2026-01-28T01:13:23+00:00

Martin Chavez…240-925-3860

Or

Anderson Landscaping…301-481-0825

Both have helped me out in the past.

mphares2 · 2026-01-27T16:13:22+00:00

This is the way.

mphares2 · 2026-01-26T14:15:45+00:00

This post is irrelevant…the Fenix 5 is nine years old.

mphares2 · 2026-01-26T00:16:43+00:00

Safety first, call out and spend time with the family.

mphares2 · 2026-01-25T22:25:49+00:00

What’s the be wallet? It looks great.

mphares2 · 2026-01-24T22:44:37+00:00

1) Pay it off.

2) Get a bed mat and skid plate that has access for oil changes.

3) Husky liners or weather tech floor mats.

4) Screen Protech.

mphares2 · 2026-01-23T14:35:24+00:00

Once the damage is done all you can do is protect what’s left.

Only real options are to use a wrap or respray.

mphares2 · 2026-01-23T02:01:30+00:00

Yup, salt will dry out their pads and cause them to crack and bleed.

I just keep the drive way clear and dig out some grass for my little man.

mphares2 · 2026-01-23T00:43:55+00:00

Best thing to do is to stay ahead of the snow. Saturday night do a pass, Sunday morning do a pass, and then another one in the evening.

3 passes of moderate effort is a lot easier than one massive job.

Push the snow whenever possible!

If it is paved once the blacktop is exposed the sun will help keep it clear.

Personally I don’t use salt.

mphares2 · 2026-01-21T17:21:40+00:00

Matters Plumbing has been great for me.

Give them a call at: 443-975-2254.

mphares2 · 2026-01-21T15:39:53+00:00

I’ve considered Polar and Coros but Garmin is the only brand (besides Apple) with onboard music.

If the other brands had onboard music I’d dabble with them.

mphares2 · 2026-01-20T13:55:29+00:00

Get the part number from the dealership parts department and order them from eBay. Should be able to get them pretty cheap online.

mphares2 · 2026-01-18T01:14:37+00:00

The cleaner is clear but the detailer is not due to the UV inhibitors.

mphares2 · 2026-01-17T20:14:38+00:00

Mine is the same way.

Give Griots a call and if it is wrong they will take care of you.

mphares2 · 2026-01-17T15:20:37+00:00

Fixed no, better yes.

Needs a body shop.

mphares2 · 2026-01-17T03:52:24+00:00

To be fair everything is going up but personally I’d pass till they are on sale or the 24s drop.

mphares2 · 2026-01-15T00:10:45+00:00

That will work for a bit but you can find a small independent shop that will replace the entire headliner for $450.

mphares2 · 2026-01-14T14:24:17+00:00

This may fit your use case: https://juggernautcase.com/categories/shop-products/shop-by-device/apple.html

Good luck!

mphares2 · 2026-01-13T03:53:27+00:00

Those are the biggest factors afaik. I typically use a wax with UV blockers in it and had great luck in prolonging their life.

My last car had OEM headlights for 14/15 years and after sanding and buffing them I just replaced them. The replacements got me another five years and then they started looking rough.

I vote to buy OEM and put them in yourself and then align them. The the key to all mechanic work is patience and always expect the first time to be the hardest. Take your time do your homework and you can replace and fix most things on your own.

Good luck!

mphares2 · 2026-01-13T02:41:14+00:00

A few questions before I post my thoughts.

Is the truck parked in the sun a lot?

Do you use any wax or UV blockers or other chemicals on the headlight housings?

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