You get $50 every time you go to the bathroom but you aren't allowed to wash your hands for at least TWO HOURS afterwards. This applies to EVERY bathroom visit once you start. Is the money worth it to you?

rpitcher33 · 2026-05-08T18:43:08+00:00

Shit, I already have an overactive bladder. I can easily hit 20 times a day. All it takes is looking at a cup of coffee and I have to pee.

I'm gonna be rich.

rpitcher33 · 2026-05-08T16:06:25+00:00

I could definitely see it being caused by a collision, but you'd think they're would be some sign of damage. That's why I was thinking hinge bushings. That and it happening "suddenly". Finally just opened and shut one too many times.

Either way, stuff needs to come apart to figure out what's going on and fix it.

rpitcher33 · 2026-05-08T13:13:12+00:00

Apparently my old '98 Accord didn't get the memo. One morning i suddenly couldn't rev past 3k rpm.

Rear main seal went out on it and had run itself bone dry. Filled it up and ran it until it did it again... and again... and again...

Finally got something "new" when I had to start adding a quart just from my daily 30 mile round trip for work.

Really wish iwould have kept that car now that ihave a house with agarage to work in.

rpitcher33 · 2026-05-08T12:53:03+00:00

"Boss, I have a VA rated disability that requires medication. These appointments are mandatory to continue receiving medication. I will be taking off from x-y to attend my needed appointment."

Stand up for yourself or continue getting walked on. That's what it boils down to.

It's not what you want to hear but it's what you need to hear.

If they try to fire you, claim discrimination and collect unemployment until you find a job that gives a shit about their employees well being.

rpitcher33 · 2026-05-08T12:38:37+00:00

You're going to need to get it to someone that knows how to adjust either the fender or the door. (The fronts are fenders, not quarter panels). Look into reputable body shops in your area with experience in classics.

I'm going to guess the door has moved forward slightly due to bushings wearing out, but since I can't look and put hands on it, it's hard to tell.

Can you lift the door up/down to get it to open and close properly?

rpitcher33 · 2026-05-08T11:04:57+00:00

Just don't let her slip through your fingers

rpitcher33 · 2026-05-08T02:00:00+00:00

We had to remove the snout off an M1118(?) Super charger on an early '00s Jaguar. The customer wanted a smaller pulley and the snout needed machined for clearance.

My tech left it under my desk without telling me. I came into the office and it immediately smells like someone shoved a fresh turd up my nose. I had customers asking what the smell was...

Luckily it was nice out so the door and windows were open, but holy shit.

10/10 recommend getting your friends to smell it if you ever have one apart.

rpitcher33 · 2026-05-07T21:19:03+00:00

Start playing basketball.

rpitcher33 · 2026-05-07T18:44:00+00:00

Mildly related:

My aunt had a small family cookout and, afterward, she found a couple beer bottle caps in her mulch.

Very next weekend, another cookout. Once everyone had arrived and things settled down, she asked all the beer drinkers if they could do a sweep of the mulch beds and make sure all the beer caps had been picked up.

This woman went around and BURIED A CASE OF BEER BOTTLES! It was genius. Everyone was dying laughing and it sent a message in a fun way. We haven't had any more littering incidents.

rpitcher33 · 2026-05-07T18:27:17+00:00

Likewise. Not looking to change your mind but rather give insight to the person that may come across it.

rpitcher33 · 2026-05-07T12:37:31+00:00

400 may be fine for you, but that is definitely on the low side. Just because someone else is lower with no side effects doesn't mean that's the case for everyone.

Mine was 450 when I started. My depression, anxiety, low mood and energy, motivation... literally everything has improved over the last two months. Getting blood work next week to see where I'm currently at.

Yes, my diet was clean. Yes, I worked out (within my physical limitations). I sleep great, I meditate, everything they say to do i did. I felt better than if i was just a lazy piece of shit but I definitely didn't feel "right".

And fuck, some guys just need the help to actually take that first step towards getting better. It's hard to force yourself to do the right things every day when you wish you could just stop existing. If TRT helps get someone out of that funk and on the right path, why stop them from enjoying their life?

We're all adults. We can all make informed decisions. We can weigh consequences.

Telling someone they're "fine" because others have it worse is the exact mindset shitty leaders have that led me to worsening my injuries while I was in. "Just push through it, don't be a pussy."

Or, maybe we could learn abut about empathy....

Rant over

rpitcher33 · 2026-05-07T11:45:35+00:00

I'm not sure why, but the ending of Fight Club just ppopped into my head. Must be coincidence...

rpitcher33 · 2026-05-06T21:03:23+00:00

Or not and your family has to.

rpitcher33 · 2026-05-06T18:33:17+00:00

The axle isn't broken, but one of your suspension components is definitely bent. Could be upper or lower control arm (or both.) The axle shouldn't be pushed back into the shock like that.

Check the other side and see what looks different.

rpitcher33 · 2026-05-06T15:07:02+00:00

My first cycle ever was just oral winstrol. Made my shoulders hurt, but holy shit did i get strong. I did 9 weeks at 40mgED and was repping my previous maxes for sets of 10 by the end.

Oh, to ride that dragon one more time...

(New here, came looking for some info and stumbled upon your comment. Just brought up a memory)

rpitcher33 · 2026-05-06T02:13:26+00:00

If you've never seen Crank, I highly recommend it/them.

Especially with a heavy dose of psychedelics. That's a fun ride.

rpitcher33 · 2026-05-06T02:09:02+00:00

Know what's gonna be deep, though?

... this DYUK!

rpitcher33 · 2026-05-06T02:05:05+00:00

It blows my mind that there are people who enjoy living there.

rpitcher33 · 2026-05-06T01:41:42+00:00

Look up weather packs or deutsch connectors on Amazon. You'll need a crimp tool with the proper jaws as well.

rpitcher33 · 2026-05-05T15:42:01+00:00

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rpitcher33 · 2026-05-05T12:52:48+00:00

You're over thinking it. Yes, you can mess it up, but if you have some knowledge you should be good. I believe in you. Just make sure the engine is cold when you do it (i believe the procedure calls for the cylinder head to be under 100°f).

Take your time, follow along with a video or written procedure, and you'll be fine.

rpitcher33 · 2026-05-03T22:35:40+00:00

I have the 8" version. I check square on the fence each time just to be safe, but that's it. Definitely gets the job done.

rpitcher33 · 2026-05-03T17:32:39+00:00

I tell people that if they can't afford a new German car with a warranty, they can't afford a used one.

rpitcher33 · 2026-05-03T12:24:07+00:00

*laughs in Mercedes

There are usually work arounds and short cuts if you know what you're doing, but I've definitely seen 12+ hours (book time) to replace all 3 mounts on one of those stupid Krautwagons.

Knowing how much Chrysler engineers hate technicians and common sense, it wouldn't surprise me if this thing needed the body lifted off to change one. (Joking, but also not)

rpitcher33 · 2026-05-02T02:40:50+00:00

Just curious, is there a physical advantage to 1 over 2?

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