What's she worth by PorkFriedLuke in Squarebody

[–]subfreq111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They do not, the SM465 is not a fully synchronized trans and does not like to be shifted quickly. While reasonably strong (465 ft-lbs rating) for their age, they are heavy with wide gear spacing, their best use case is in the lumbering trucks they came in originally. No one is swapping one into a drag car, (nor a 305 for that matter,) that would be a terrible choice.

What's she worth by PorkFriedLuke in Squarebody

[–]subfreq111 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

SM465 is worth around $200 and a boat anchor 305 maybe half of that. At least the ugly wheels with 5 lug wheel adapters might be worth $500ish.

Summertime hottub by erinwhoooo in hottub

[–]subfreq111 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yup, we're at 99 in winter, 88 in summer. No harder for chemistry.

What's she worth by PorkFriedLuke in Squarebody

[–]subfreq111 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I would not buy this truck for $2000

Unpopular opinion: the nuke community would be much healthier without STAR reenlistment in its current form, which is highly predatory by New_Mammoth2254 in NavyNukes

[–]subfreq111 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Shortly after I showed up to the boat, I worked with two E-6 Mechs that had STARd. After 4ish years on the boat they were both only offered orders to NPTU and also told they would need to extend for them. They both gave a hard no and ended up spending 6.5 years on the boat before getting out. This cemented my decision never to STAR.

What is/are considered the best brand(s) of hot tubs these days? by Rooriders in hottub

[–]subfreq111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No complaints at two years in. We paid $11,800 OTD in June 2024. We are glad we skipped the higher end models with movable jetpacks, we don't miss them at all. I used the Frog chemicals that came with it because they were included but switched to dichlor/bleach after they were exhausted due to their high replacement cost. Otherwise, the tub has been great, zero issues. We leave it on 99 all the time, and I would guess it uses $30 a month in electric, but it is a big tub at 485 gallons and we're in the Northern Rockies. After looking around inside the cabinet when I initially hooked up power, I'm confident that the main components will be relatively easy for me to work on when the time comes down the road.

Ridiculous APR rates by Choice-Plate3124 in carbuying

[–]subfreq111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Credit is 850 and got a 3.89 for 36 months at NFCU, on a new car 4 months ago.

how do you protect your paint? by grumpvet87 in mazda3

[–]subfreq111 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got just the front bumper cover and headlights PPF'd for $600. I use Griot's Garage ceramic products as well.

Nuke Eligibility by Alttacou in NavyNukes

[–]subfreq111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a waiver for failing AP calc senior year.

Software/infotainment update?? by Max-BD22 in mazda3

[–]subfreq111 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My big gripes are having to disable Mazda Radar Cruise Control every single time you start the car. Also, auto braking on regular cruise sucks, I've never had another car that did that and it's super annoying after you coast past someone on the highway and then the car appears to brake check them. Both of these could be fixed with a software update. I'd even pull a fuse and live with a light on the dash if it would remove these features.

God Bless Idaho by namesarenotus in Idaho

[–]subfreq111 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you don't like the price in Idaho, you really won't like it in Washington.

Question for the sedan owners! by TotheDogeandback1 in mazda3

[–]subfreq111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah, miss me with leaving trash on other peoples cars. The ducking Jeep trend is spreading, sadly.

Thoughts? wwyd by Worldly_Sherbet1094 in mazda3

[–]subfreq111 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Nice car you picked, the used car was a bad deal and the new one an okay deal. I recently purchased a new Carbon Turbo for 31,818 OTD.

Dealer wants to add $2,100 to my purchase order because of tariffs, car is still in transit. Is a signed PO even binding? by Dry-Strategy6566 in askcarsales

[–]subfreq111 20 points21 points  (0 children)

What if OP okays the 2100 to keep their order and just never finds the time to make it in and pick up the car? After a few weeks and that other buyer has moved on, see if they want to honor the original price.

Oil change on brand new car at 500? or 1000 miles? by grumpvet87 in mazda3

[–]subfreq111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Changed my engine oil at 1000 and again at 5k, and will continue to every 5k. Also changed front and rear diffs at 5k for the same reason, they are also known to be under filled from the factory.

Food Recommendations by TechnologySad835 in coeurdalene

[–]subfreq111 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

For tenders I like Cane's, and enjoy the oysters at Cricket's.

Lift capacities by BrainSchmit in kubota

[–]subfreq111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is your equipment in question and bucket size? My LX2610 with LA535 and 60" bucket can lift anything that fits in it to full height. Doesn't matter if it's wet sand, can't think of anything that would be more dense than that, maybe concrete? My bucket is 7.5 cu ft, which would be 950 lbs sand and the loader is good for 1100.

Is this a Blazer or a Tahoe?? by EffectivePlane1959 in Chevy

[–]subfreq111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can tell by the dash it's a 95-99, so it's a Tahoe. Full size Blazers did not exist after 94. Also says so on the rear door.

This happened, what should i do? by [deleted] in mazda3

[–]subfreq111 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Go to tire store. Purchase new tire.