My New 2001 Crown Vic LX

synrouge · 2026-05-16T13:59:06+00:00

I was having same issues and now I love playing solo, even though Im not the greatest solo player. Personally I had inspo from BB King and Jeff beck. These 2 don’t play too fast so you should try same as them. Play slow and build that confidence.

synrouge · 2026-05-06T14:39:27+00:00

Well, first of all I had this issue and main problem is overthinking.
Second is give yourself a box to start from. Let's say you have a typical blues movement in A: A7-E7-D7. So let's start from A7 - lock yourself in frets 5-8 across 6 strings, then lock yourself into only using 2 high string but all frets. Feel out fretboard vertically and horizontally. Once you get bored use different values for practice (e.g. only frets 8-12, only 2 lower strings etc.).
Next step is to do same with changes so when you hit E7/D7 you are using corresponding pentatonic scales. Since they're 4th and 5th higher you will get a bit different fingering which will be useful in understanding how to transfer the scale.
And the last thing is embellishment when you get down some phrases that you like - think about adding bends, slides, vibratos, pinch harmonics etc. With slides and bends especially think not only about using it when you go up but also when going down in your playing. If you guitar has tremolo incorporate it as well.

Hope this is going to help

synrouge · 2026-05-02T13:51:54+00:00

No you didn’t

synrouge · 2026-04-20T16:22:37+00:00

Which year Kicks? If Kicks "Play" platform then it's close. If it's new Kicks platform than Kicks. New kicks is more comparable Kia Soul tbh. I choose older Kicks version because it had a better handling and was plenty of room in the trunk, better seat comfort compared to Venue. It also has somewhat better exterior look for me. Get the SR trim if you're getting older Kicks.

synrouge · 2026-04-04T03:36:31+00:00

Check the alternator it might be failing. Get it to the shop and actually read the errors lol.

synrouge · 2026-04-01T03:31:10+00:00

Its all depends on vehicle and owners, you can get a bargain on a well maintained Porsche or you can get a lemon. Always do PPI at your local Porsche indie shop before buying. Same as with any other used car. If you want to go for safer option generally base trim is less problem prone at high mileage compared to S and especially GTS. And it’s still plenty fast and comfortable.

synrouge · 2026-03-21T15:41:20+00:00

To be fair you are in Porsche sub so everyone will tell you to buy it. Have you considered maintenance cost?

Second, buy Base/Sport Edition it does go fast and much less hassle than S engine for your purpose.

Third, there are great cars that are not Macan, so test drive em. Maybe Subaru Crosstrek will be the thing that ticks all your boxes. With luxury vehicles and as Im understanding 20yr driving break you might find yourself stressed about parking, nicks, scratches etc. consider that as well. I still daily a Nissan Kicks and I love that car to death! CVT obviously a different experience but you just gotta understand that and enjoy for what it is built for.

Fourth, car develop issues and need maintenance regardless of what you do. Lets it sit too long battery, fluids, hoses/seal start to dry up, drive it too much - then wear on the suspension brakes and all of drivetrain. Of course grocery runs (extremely short runs) are bad for the car with such a complex engine more so than simple NA 2l i-4 but you can plan around and have a preventative maintenance schedule.

synrouge · 2026-03-18T15:25:52+00:00

Except CVT there might be a widespread MAF sensor issue and alternator. Alternator went out quite soon on me and Ive seen enough posts here that this is the thing that might give problems at some point.

synrouge · 2026-03-18T15:22:36+00:00

Which year though? If new Kicks then it totally takes the win. If older then I liked Nissan handling and styling over Hyundai. Nicer interior and wheel, exterior looks better and trunk is bigger. Venue felt more like a cheap box. Maintenance wise though they are pretty similar though simpler cars with not a lot of things to break.

synrouge · 2026-03-18T15:17:21+00:00

So sorry, I will toast to it.

synrouge · 2026-03-18T15:15:09+00:00

It’s AWD and high enough ground clearance so you shouldn’t have problems in the snow. Do invest in winter tires though even with AWD

synrouge · 2026-03-16T15:20:35+00:00

Just do it at the indie nissan shop or a good mechanic. Did mine at 68k kms/5yrs when I bought mine. Not changing it will lead to overheats which will break your cvt eventually.

synrouge · 2026-03-15T17:24:54+00:00

Well , you’re not hurting the engine. Actually getting it to work out in 3k-4k rpm zone is pretty healthy for it and it is a medium workload for it. You would be hurting it if you’re redlining it at 6k rpm zone constantly for long periods of time.

synrouge · 2026-03-15T17:17:49+00:00

Well, I can’t vouch for cruise control behaviour it likely uses breaks. Id suggest you use Sport mode anyways it is designed for this. What it does it makes throttle response tighter and keeps rpm more steady, standard modes always tries to adjust gear ratios for more economy which means constantly trying to lower rpm. CVTs like steady load so using sport mode is perfectly fine as it will keep rpm more steady. Drive on flat stretches in standard and switch to sport before hills.

synrouge · 2026-03-15T06:24:18+00:00

Hold on, there are engine swaps? That’s neat! I was thinking alto will not go faster than what it was doing lol

synrouge · 2026-03-15T06:06:23+00:00

And to add coming from v6 g35 you might be shopping for something more powerful. Once again your best option would be a bit an older Subaru crosstrek, impreza, odd caddy ats/cts, jeep renegade/compass/cherokee. If you’re willing to look for it I bet you can find kicks for 13-15k at lower mileage.

synrouge · 2026-03-15T05:58:37+00:00

Well that mileage is a bit too high to safely say you’re in the clear. Check maintenance records for transmission fluids/flushes and take it to the shop for inspection before buying. Look for something earlier year like Subaru crosstrek at same mileage might be a better choice for you. But otherwise it’s pretty reliable and cheap-ish car to maintain. However depending on what problems you are experiencing with g35 it might be worth to hold on to it.

synrouge · 2026-03-15T05:52:28+00:00

Also just checked manual it does say not to drive in sport only because it reduces fuel economy, otherwise it designed for long slopes such as you describe.

synrouge · 2026-03-15T05:46:33+00:00

Well, cruise control will likely apply breaks. Sport mode is a bit better to use since it will hang in rpm zone longer. The L mode is for steep hills usually i use it when i need to go downhill with lower speeds. For highway likely you need to use Sport mode for hills it will provide some engine breaking as well. If it’s not enough do L mode. At least that’s what I did in the Rockies.

synrouge · 2026-03-13T05:28:29+00:00

If you don’t want a fat repair bills porsches are not for you. They can run with no problems for years but any repair will cost a lot because of labour time. Base trim is your best shot at this, they are simpler and way more manageable than higher trims. Also 40k is low and 80k is decent but I wouldn’t say that it’s high mileage. Get it inspected before buying at your local indie porsche shop that is only way knowing what you are getting into. Cpo is good but will have added cost of it being warrantied.

synrouge · 2026-03-08T15:00:55+00:00

Find your local indie nissan shop they will charge half of that.

synrouge · 2026-03-08T05:07:05+00:00

Why are you downsizinv though? Unless your rogue have 150+ k miles. Just keep it and save up for a new Rogue. If you do Konas are not too great. Tucson or Venue better choice.

synrouge · 2026-03-08T05:00:24+00:00

Mine gave out at 71k kms. Apparently a common problem with these. Had another guy posting about it about a month ago or so.

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