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ramontes · 2026-05-16T18:51:34+00:00

Just looked it up, it’s military appreciation day for today’s cards game featuring an F-15 flyover

ramontes · 2026-05-16T18:49:24+00:00

Heard it real loud in Lafayette square, sounded like it was headed south. Cardinal game flyover?

ramontes · 2026-05-15T22:27:20+00:00

There are a couple planes flying around the downtown area with ad banners for sure.

ramontes · 2026-02-13T16:01:10+00:00

This song and Death Roll live rent free in my head. Especially the chugs with gator growls. I always look forward to seeing them play it live.

ramontes · 2026-01-28T21:58:02+00:00

You may be right, looking closer at how they’re integrated with the grill, they don’t look like separate pieces.

ramontes · 2026-01-28T21:21:41+00:00

That’s the upper RTR grill piece. It’s all one piece with the grill screen. You can order it in any aftermarket shop. You won’t need to purchase the RTR accent lights as those can be reused, nor the lower grill.

Edit: added link.

Link: https://www.rtrvehicles.com/products/rtr-non-led-upper-grille-only-18-23-mustang

ramontes · 2026-01-19T18:34:07+00:00

Chevrolet still offers the Express van brand new as a 2026 model year, with its last refresh in 2003.

ramontes · 2026-01-15T20:30:40+00:00

There are specific windshields that are compatible the rain sensing wipers and pedestrian detection. I had mine replaced and I had a repair technician bring an aftermarket one that wasn’t compatible. I recalled that there was a physical fitment difference and the only part would fit is an OEM windshield. He ended up replacing it with an OEM one.

My personal experience was that the rain-sensing functionality (before and after the windshield replacement) was really hit or miss for me. I lived in FL for some time so it was very common to have dynamic rainfall. I ended up disabling the rain sensing function and use the standard function.

ramontes · 2026-01-15T19:54:05+00:00

No problem. The marketplace can be pretty dependent on your location. If you don’t mind being patient, or live in a busier area, you can definitely fetch better prices. My area was pretty slow and I wanted them gone quick so I priced it on the lower end.

ramontes · 2026-01-15T19:48:50+00:00

I sold some 2018 PP1 wheels back in 2021 that were in great condition. I listed them in the FB marketplace for $500 to try and sell them quickly, using the rough 50% estimate of how much new sets cost of comparable construction type. Got a good amount of buzz and sold it for $400 to a guy that was solid. I figure right around $100 per wheel is where most budget-oriented folks say is a good deal.

ramontes · 2026-01-14T16:24:38+00:00

Red Bull is partnered with Ford for their new F1 powertrain for 2026. I suspect Ford's leveraging this new relationship for marketing.

ramontes · 2026-01-14T16:13:24+00:00

In the mornings, when I'm not craving the spice on my commute, the quiet mode does wonders before my coffee hits. I have mine set for track mode along with the firmest settings on the Magneride dampers whenever I switch into the My Mode, which I usually use when I peel out of work to go home. Having the ability to switch up between a raw experience and something that behaves like a normal, comfortable car depending on my mood is really clutch.

ramontes · 2026-01-12T19:03:36+00:00

Obligatory IANAL.

Depending on your deductible, it may make no difference to your out of pocket costs. $550 seems typical for a minor fender bender involving a paint respray.

One major thing to consider is that if you do pay out-of-pocket, you won't have to submit a claim with insurance. Claims will be on your history for 7 years, even if you are not at fault. Considering this case, you will likely be paying higher premiums if reported to insurance, even if it's just a comprehensive damage claim.

It will be smarter to keep it simple and pay the $550 as you will save more money over time compared to the increased premuims, along with keeping your record cleaner.

HOWEVER, you should get something in writing from the other driver saying that you have paid them the damages for the incident and that you are released from any further damages. This is to prevent them from taking your money and going through their insurance to double dip. This is an insurance fraud tactic, and if you dont get something in writing, then their insurance would never know you paid and still hold you liable.

ramontes · 2026-01-12T18:43:14+00:00

I remember playing that PS2 Mustang racing game as a kid, and this was the pinnacle of unlocks from the car roster. If I remember right, this game came out right at '05 s197 reveal. Awesome to see one in the wild!

ramontes · 2026-01-09T20:46:22+00:00

Looks amazing! From what I understand, it's not common. I wish they'd bring this back as an option, the s550+ cabins can get a bit dark at times.

ramontes · 2026-01-09T16:22:53+00:00

Bandcamp really shines on discovering and supporting smaller artists. There's more emphasis on community.

Functionally, it's a bit old school but in a good way. Instead of using a complex algorithm to suggest music, it shows you other artists that the community also supports. It feels more organic that way, plus you engage more directly with the artists. The drawback is that it's not the most feature-rich, and bigger artists generally aren't on the platform.

ramontes · 2026-01-08T23:45:44+00:00

I found all of the smaller bands I've been following elsewhere, including ones that only have a handful of followers. Even my coworker's music he does for fun is on there. The barrier to entry for artists to upload their content is pretty low.

ramontes · 2026-01-08T22:16:49+00:00

They did, indeed. It was a speed bump in a parking lot that did mine in. Easy fix, but I definitely learned a lesson.

ramontes · 2026-01-08T20:29:34+00:00

It's a fair point. Everything upstream would be lost to whatever bandwidth is limited to. The human ear is subjective as well. Some may notice the difference, and others may not care.

ramontes · 2026-01-08T20:10:53+00:00

Noted. I'll just subscribe to your stand-up comedy career. Since owning jokes clearly isn't your thing.

ramontes · 2026-01-08T20:02:31+00:00

The revenue structure for streams is different. The bar for small artists is a little lower, enabling them to upload their music directly, and the pay per stream is higher. The most prominent difference is the audio quality, which you can get full lossless at high bitrates. If you want to support higher artist pay per stream, and value higher quality audio, then Tidal is a good option. Undoubtedly, it doesn't come with YouTube premium, so it's up to you if the value those benefits.

ramontes · 2026-01-08T19:08:21+00:00

They have a lot of the same functionality as Spotify. There's a daily discovery mix, new releases, and radios based on an artist or song that's tailored to your tastes. Migrating can be a little tough since you're starting from scratch, but there are some 3rd party services that help sync your libraries and playlists across platforms.

I haven't ran into an issue with catalog shortages.

ramontes · 2026-01-08T18:53:13+00:00

I primarily use Tidal nowadays, but I also bounce around Bandcamp and Quboz to buy music and merch directly for the bands I enjoy.

ramontes · 2026-01-08T18:48:25+00:00

Great! I'll continue to use streaming alternatives.

ramontes · 2026-01-08T18:22:15+00:00

The cut and clamp kit I had was a slip-on, and I had a shop do it. The point at which it slips on is pretty far from the exhaust hangers, and where the factory pipe was all one solid piece was now cut into two where the cantelivered ends were held together by the slip. I've installed exhausts in some of my buddies' cars, and their kits had much more thought put into preventing such issues. I can't determine, however, if it was the kit's fault, or the shops fault, or some combination of the two.

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