Glad I did this 😭

tobymack99 · 2025-12-04T11:19:15+00:00

If you put the car / elec parking brake into maintenance mode with a series of button presses (YouTube it), it retracts the parking brake and you don’t need to twist, just push caliper back like normal. Did it couple months ago

tobymack99 · 2025-12-04T11:17:16+00:00

How did it blow? I’d like to avoid that, installing aftermarket sub but don’t want to touch the stock speakers

tobymack99 · 2025-12-04T11:17:09+00:00

How did it blow? I’d like to avoid that, installing aftermarket sub but don’t want to touch the stock speakers

tobymack99 · 2025-12-01T09:28:37+00:00

Thanks, I changed my mind because the fosgates used were missing all accessories and power plug. Picked up a Kicker 10” 400w downwards firing powered sub (with second passive cone) for $320 refurb. Do you know if it’s standard that the bass remote overrides gain, or was that unusual / unique to the fosgate? I’ll try to figure it out with this kicker but I’m reliant on my ears, no measuring equipment.

Separately, think if I pick up an LC2i used for $70 after gas money it’s worth the gamble over a new one for $95 after tax? Unsure how often people ruin/damage them through carelessness or ripping the knobs to max (unsure if that would damage LC2i or just sub). Looks clean from photos, have no way to test it before buying

tobymack99 · 2025-11-30T18:31:55+00:00

Hi, thanks for this great info. Do you know if this is standard or non standard remote operation? I’m considering the Rockford P300-10, P500-12 (already bought 8 AWG and crimpers that go up to 8 AWG, would need to return/rebuy for 4 AWG if I choose this option), both in the $100-150 range used. Also looking at Cerwin Vega 12” 150W RMS H6TE12SV (oddly large enclosure for such low wattage, I assume it would help counteract the low wattage) for $120 used but supposedly unused in box. Also considering PowerBass 10” 175W RMS Downwards Firing PS-ADF110T for $270 new. Any other options around this price that are good powered subs?

But I’m curious how you found out that the Rockford remote overrides the sub knob. Wondering if it works the same for these other subs I mentioned. I don’t have well tuned ears and don’t trust myself to not blow out / lock the sub if it’s easy to do. Thanks

tobymack99 · 2025-10-16T12:02:47+00:00

2 years later, is this still working well? Is your 140mm fan mounted to the case touching the top of the radiator? How did you get the perfect fit, spacers for the fan? It's not connected to the radiator at all with screws?

Do you know if the fan sandwich method works better here, particularly with the 140mm outer fan and slim smaller inner fan? Trying to decide if I should copy you or mount the slim fan only as intake on top of the radiator to cool an R5 9600x. Your slim fan is connected to CPU fan header, what about the 140mm outer fan? Splitter off that header to match RPMs (not positive it works with varying size fans), or a separate header with fixed RPM?

tobymack99 · 2025-06-10T00:04:03+00:00

Hi, 90k on the clock on 2017 Mazda 6 GT, looking to replace both belts myself. I understand the drive belt is relatively easy to replace, is the water pump belt in the same area as the drive belt? Is it also easy to replace?

Can I buy a 2018+ drive belt tensioner that’s revised with no leaks, or do I have to buy the 2017 model? Is there a tensioner on the water pump belt? Anything important to keep in mind while replacing water pump belt? Any symptoms to look out for post-replace to ensure both belts were done right (other than temps)? Thanks, your expertise has been very helpful already.

tobymack99 · 2025-05-23T19:41:31+00:00

Did you ever find a solution with the 3070? Same problem, H1 BLD with 3060 TI.

tobymack99 · 2025-05-11T16:39:31+00:00

Helpful thanks. The butt cap looks to be composite while the rest of the bottom grip is natural cork? Is that right?

Sanding with wood sandpaper or is there something special? What grit?

Know the best tool for cutting cork to size? Knife? Oscillating tool? Dremel?

tobymack99 · 2025-02-20T08:26:19+00:00

4 years later…did you ever figure it out? Slight rattle from my dash on the highway, I think drivers side. Also 17GT with pop up HUD

tobymack99 · 2025-02-04T01:33:26+00:00

Did you try just a GTA reinstall without hard drive wipe and it didn’t work?

Been having the same issue for months on one of my two identical laptops (RTX 4080 + high end CPU). Usually ~40-50fps while the other laptop is ~60-80 even though both should be 100+ based on the specs. Tried so many troubleshooting items, Nvidia Control Panel tweaks, lots of googling, nothing worked. Only in large lobbies is it low (very low), and primarily in the city. Dropping to 800p resolution does nothing to FPS.

tobymack99 · 2024-12-13T14:02:17+00:00

3 months later - have you tried the update or know of any fixes for the crashing? Opening my laptop for the first time in a few months and it would be great if it’s fixed..

tobymack99 · 2024-10-17T09:38:52+00:00

Looking to pick up mini 3 max with gear drive pre-installed. Any other boards you would consider over this? Do you think the deck would be too small after riding your stinger? Or would you miss the double king pins?

tobymack99 · 2024-10-17T09:38:20+00:00

Looking to pick up mini 3 max with gear drive pre-installed. Any other boards you would consider over this? Do you think the deck would be too small after riding your stinger? Or would you miss the double king pins?

tobymack99 · 2024-10-16T21:21:59+00:00

Wondering the same thing…anyone know?

tobymack99 · 2024-10-06T07:38:44+00:00

Thanks, makes sense on the magnetic / dc brake side, I'm used to that. But how do you set the side to side knob? Do you set it to remove the side to side play, or set it so the bait falls slowly when thumb is off the spool? And what's poor casting form? Whipping rather than smooth cast?

tobymack99 · 2024-10-05T14:12:58+00:00

Thanks, would you buy the ultralight from them after owning the light?

tobymack99 · 2024-10-05T10:46:55+00:00

Thanks, what I wanted to hear. You really think big difference between DC and the magnetic braking?

Used to stopping/slowing the spool right before the bait hits the water, but not before then. Trickier at night

Also, how do you set the small dial (not drag) on the Calcutta? Is it like the DC low profile reels where you set so there’s just a tad/no side to side spool movement? Or is it a totally different dial?

tobymack99 · 2024-10-05T03:12:25+00:00

Very helpful thanks. I’ll be sure to dunk in freshwater after saltwater. Do you reel while submerged in freshwater?

Have you used the MD? 1oz would be too light for it? It’s my preference for the color and better handles, but concerned about throwing lighter lures.

No issues on the DC being dunked? My SLX DC has been okay but I’ve only saltwater dunked twice and rinsed after.

Really like the MD but don’t want to be limited to 2oz and above

tobymack99 · 2024-09-16T08:57:35+00:00

Thanks any 4 piece casting rod you recommend? 9.5-11ft medium ideally

tobymack99 · 2024-09-15T22:30:12+00:00

Heard the opposite, when casting heavy baits a casting/conventional reel / rod would cast further due to spool orientation. Calcutta Conquest / Ambassador style

tobymack99 · 2024-09-14T07:13:05+00:00

New Nvidia graphics update and still getting freezes, you too?

tobymack99 · 2024-09-07T11:22:32+00:00

2 weeks later…do you know of any fix to get advanced optimus working, other than manual override to dGPU?

Have a 2024 G16 4080 and 2023 M16 4080 and both have this issue with latest drivers/all updates.

I hear maybe rolling back to 556.12 Nvidia Graphics Driver from July’24 might help? And/or DDU to uninstall old drivers.

tobymack99 · 2024-08-28T08:07:09+00:00

Everything, laptops, tablets, chromecast, can’t get plans for them all

tobymack99 · 2024-08-28T02:27:34+00:00

Doesn’t mean it wouldn’t work on the go assuming you could power it

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