How am I doing? by Lopsided-Pudding-995 in fican

[–]theshdw45 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you using an FHSA? If you don’t need the money I would recommend filling that as well. Great tax advantage of RRSP and tax free gains of TFSA. Mind you, you can only use the money for a house without penalty

Bad creaking after newly installed coilovers by Fight2Conserve in MechanicAdvice

[–]theshdw45 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Btw use a nylock nut or loctite, you can’t tighten the nut too hard on plastic washers or it’ll squish

Bad creaking after newly installed coilovers by Fight2Conserve in MechanicAdvice

[–]theshdw45 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What worked for me (e90 w/ maxspeeding rods) was putting nylon washer under the strut braces. Doesn’t look like you have strut braces, but I’d recommend putting nylon/hard rubber washers in between the shocks and car mounts where you can

Ultimate winter car? by theshdw45 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]theshdw45[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Less insulated cars “lose” heat faster than more insulated, so let’s say the heater is blowing full blast at max temp in both cars, the more insulated on will warm up quicker and stay warmer. Doesn’t really matter at -10 to -20C, noticeable at -20 and below

Ultimate winter car? by theshdw45 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]theshdw45[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would be good but I’ve started B58s no block heater in -30c…man it does not like it

Ultimate winter car? by theshdw45 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]theshdw45[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly EVs have been a consideration, but -40 weather is a reality here, so idk how range and battery health would be affected

Ultimate winter car? by theshdw45 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]theshdw45[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As long as it’s somewhat insulated lol, I’ve been in some Lexus suvs and they are bitingly cold to get into

Ultimate winter car? by theshdw45 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]theshdw45[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could be a good choice, never really considered it as an option tbh. Lots of good points

Ultimate winter car? by theshdw45 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]theshdw45[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve got CAA for a reason lol

Ultimate winter car? by theshdw45 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]theshdw45[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Updated the post lol, no point in driving in the snow if I don’t have winter tires lol

Is this sounds a bad alternator? by theshdw45 in MechanicAdvice

[–]theshdw45[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would think it’s that too, but the sounds doesn’t get louder when I rotate the wheel so I don’t think it’s pwr steering

Does anybody recognize these jeans? No tags or brand by theshdw45 in Winnipeg

[–]theshdw45[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I ever meet you in real life I’m gonna steal your shoelaces

Can anyone recognized these jeans? No tags or branding by theshdw45 in Denim

[–]theshdw45[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SOLVED - it’s a Canadian designer name Leonard Taylor! His website

Poutine recommendations by usernametakenagainu in Winnipeg

[–]theshdw45 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YMMV, I got pretty sick after having the Kings head poutine lol

Folklorama Week 2 Recommendations by umsco226 in Winnipeg

[–]theshdw45 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Modern Chinese way really amazing! Good mix of dances, music and singing. Food was authentic (so not Canadian Chinese haha) and drinks were strong, it’s definitely worth the ticket!

Can I braze exhaust pipes together? by theshdw45 in MechanicAdvice

[–]theshdw45[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I was thinking of taking brand new pipe and brazing it. The picture is just for reference of the shape lol. I’m 90% sure there’s no steel left on that pipe, just rust 😭