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    Hitch or roof mounted cargo carrier?

    For those that have used cargo carriers, which do you prefer and why? Hitch or roof mounted? Need something for an upcoming trip as the wife’s GLS lacks cargo space when we need to sit someone in the third row also any preference in brand? I’d like a quality set up as I plan to be doing more...
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    Geothermal heating and cooling in home

    Anyone have experience with this type of system? Preparing for a new home build on the larger scale foot print size so I’m looking into ways to keep the home efficient and a geothermal set up was suggested from our builder. I have no working experience with them but what I read looks promising...
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    2022 CT5-V blackwing

    Looks like a damn nice set up and for what it offers not a bad starting price at 85k. 668hp and available 6 speed, makes for a fun 4 door. 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing First Look Review: A 668-HP Monster
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    Benz E63s reviews?

    As of late I find myself missing the enjoyment of a fun car. As I lust for a Gen V viper I just can’t help think how impractical a garage queen is. Between limited time due to work and family a two seat car would get little to no use. I enjoy my ram for its daily use but I wonder if a more...
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    Gas less welding exhaust

    I have a muffler I want to weld into my 19 ram, I also will likely do a resonator delete while I’m in there. I have stainless pipe coming, a magnaflow muffler already, and I’m debating picking up an inexpensive welder to do this. I’ve mig welded with mild steel at work but never stainless and...
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    Traeger grills

    Who has one, how do they like it? thoughts on a pro vs ironwood? I’m really interested in one with WiFi which either of these come with. Are there any other brands I should look at in the 1k price range?
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    Parenting milestone

    Got to see my son take his first steps and let me tell you, what a cool experience. Now the little guy just wants to try and walk around all over the place. I know- cool story bro lol
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    Anyone built a cobra kit car?

    Anyone here built a kit car cobra? If so what kit did you use, how was the quality, how much did you have wrapped up in the build? Background I’m wrapping up house projects and toying with the idea of a kit car build to occupy some free time. I run a collision repair shop for a living so the...
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    Let’s talk C7 vette

    at some point hopefully the tail end of this year I’d like to pick up another weekend toy. The use for it will be fun weekend back roads, drive to work on nice days, cars and coffee meets, and hopefully as time allows some track days. Now I’d love to get what I really want which is a Gen V...
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    Need help- alternator harness 2010 fusion

    i have a 2010 fusion I’m selling but the battery light is staying on and it was likely due to the wire harness for the voltage regulator on the alternator being dry rotted. Unfortunately all the wires were already out of the existing harness plug end and the new one does not come color coded...
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    Home solar panels

    so I’ve had a coworker tell me about their Tesla panel system they have on their hone and how well it has been working. I also have another coworker who has some from a different brand and likes them as well. I’m looking to see if anyone has some and can comment on how they like them and do...
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    Let’s talk buffers

    What brand is everyone using? Through work I’ve always used dewalt And they seem to work well for taking on the tasks we do with buffing fresh paint (collision repair shop use) As I’m looking to expand my home detailing tools and materials I’m looking for opinions on what everyone else is...
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    Leather protection

    so both my father and myself just picked up new trucks, and I’m looking to see what is recommended for leather protection so hopefully I can be proactive for once while everything is already clean.
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    Interior vacuum recommendations

    Looking for a good vacuum to care for the inside of our cars. What’s everyone using?
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    2019 ram

    anyone own one yet? If so how are you liking it? As we are nearing the end of the year I’m going to start test drives in the next couple weeks on the F150 and likely the ram too. I’ll admit I’ve always been hesitant of dodge or ram in the past but this new ram is very appealing and I’m seeing...
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    Age old debate 5.0 or eco boost f150

    So in December I’ll be looking to buy a new truck, going for the f150 platinum 4x4. Now for a while I’ve wanted the eco boost as this will be my daily driver and I have a 100 mile round trip commute in mixed open highways and rush hour traffic highways. As I’ve been looking locally to gauge...
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    First ceramic coat- hazy

    So I did my first ceramic coat on the wife’s XC90 yesterday. Ran into a couple problems which resulted in a hazy end result and looking for advice on correcting that. Just to review the steps I did- Full wash Soaked with car pro iron X Full wash again Buff with 3m compound and polish Full...
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    What program to track monthly bills

    I’ve seen discussions about it before here but I’m looking for a program or spread sheet that I can enter in my take home pay and track my spending from there. Monthly bills, some credit debt to pay, something a little more user friendly then the pen and paper I’ve been using in the past year or...
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    Another opinion which truck to buy?

    Well in the continued search for a new vehicle. Not long ago I compared S4 to hellcat, then said maybe charger scat pack. The wife declined both them as she feels we need a truck. Even with a hitch on her XC90 it’s still a pain in the ass to just make quick trips to Home Depot, or the dump, or...
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    Question about sub compact tractors

    The wife and I moved into our new home early this year and now as the weather is breaking we are looking to start some projects. I’m trying to decide if a sub compact tractor would be a stellar investment or just over kill for my needs. Currently I’m looking at stuff like John Deere 1023E or...
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    Looking for advice with ceramic coating

    We just picked the wife up a Volvo XC90 a few weeks ago and now that the weather is starting to get warmer I’d like to ceramic coat it. I run a body shop for a living so I’m fimiliar with paint correction and will be doing a full job on the whole car. I want to run down and make sure I have...
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    Hellcat or S6

    So this fall I’ll be in the market for a newer car. Currently I’m driving a 14 Ford Fusion and it’s been a great daily driver but I’m just bored with it. I’m looking for something fun but need four doors for dad duty as we are having our first kid this summer. I don’t have the time currently to...
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    lets talk home security cameras

    I just got into a new home I had built with the wife and am looking into home security camera systems. I'm looking to see what people have and what they suggest. in our previous condo we used Nest in home cameras to keep tabs on our dogs as we had a neighbor that would complain. Now we have a...
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    School me on snow tires

    The fiancé and I are about to move into a new home that sits on top of a nasty steep mile long road. I currently drive a 1.5 fusion and she has a small Audi A3. I want to get back into a truck as I previously had a 2010 f150 but I’m waiting for the desil f150 to hit the market and see how it...
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    anyone have experience with BMF wheels?

    like asked, any experience with BMF wheels? if so how do you like them and any pics of them on your truck? im thinking about getting some for my 2011 F150

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