Search results

  1. Iamchris

    1000th alternator question on SVTP

    Why 240 amp? He has no additional load.
  2. Iamchris

    Have not been on here for years, are Terminators still relevant?

    Prices in everything is up, but the economy is in the toilet. Unfortunately as the economy is crashing folks are buying more stuff, bolstered by low rates (to encourage continued spending), and stimulus money which is further damaging the economy. Fair chance that there will be a fall. Buying...
  3. Iamchris

    Opinions before buying

    Everything already said. Personally redfire looks nice when it's very clean and waxed to look wet, but I'd place it lower than white or blue, personally... but that is just preference.
  4. Iamchris

    Another high school shooting. Three dead so far...

    Dungeons and Dragons
  5. Iamchris

    Manslaughter or self-defense??

    Its tough, irresponsible decisions that cost a life on both parts. That man brought out lethal force when that man didnt actually show any real hostility, he feels like he was posturing. The bigger guy, he tried to call that bluff and continued to get hostile with the smaller man... if he didn't...
  6. Iamchris

    A Real Supernatural / Ghost Story

    Probably for the same reason the girl had a spirit box or whatever. Some people want to believe, some don't. Who knows what is true... Most people haven't seen anything.
  7. Iamchris

    Truck Based SUV vs Crossover

    I'm currently shopping for a 3rd row SUV to handle the family and dogs. Im eyeing the Traverse, Tahoe, Expedition, and Explorer... Mainly looking at the big 3 and what they offer. The biggest question I have is, are the crossover vehicles like the Traverse or Exploder as likely to last as their...
  8. Iamchris

    Financial Decisions...selling a car

    Minimize debt, get rid of what you don't need. Buy something that is cheaper, better on gas, and cheaper to repair... and hopefully you can turn a wrench. If not and you have length on your warranty... this might not be true. If you are going to take a bath on selling something, and the vehicle...
  9. Iamchris

    Protestors set up a guillotine in front of Jeff Bezos's house

    Are we seriously trying to make the country fail? I don't understand people anymore... what the hell is going on. Let the guy be successful and innovative... good grief the hatred in people.
  10. Iamchris

    2020 Seat Covers

    I'm looking for some seat covers for my father-in-law to fit his 2020 F150. Anyone have anything good that they like and want to recommend? I think he is looking for something to protect the seats that also looks good. I want to get him something to say thanks for some help he gave us working on...
  11. Iamchris

    What’s your monthly car payment?

    Yeah, folks are probably just happy they don't have payments. I'm happy to see so many in that situation. I paid all my cars off and don't intend to take another vehicle loan.. god willing.
  12. Iamchris

    Bad Idea? Home Construction

    I worked the project with my father in-law through the weekend. We completely demo'd the kitchen down to studs and framed it so the electrician can come out. The electrician will be out this weekend to wire 200 amp and rough out the kitchen. Interestingly, when we demo'd the kitchen walls we...
  13. Iamchris

    Bad Idea? Home Construction

    Do you realize how poorly you just came off? It doesn't sound like much is beneath you based on this response. You are seriously offended that I told a contractor to take a hike after getting confirmation that the dude was overpriced? And that folks in here are agreeing that the project is on...
  14. Iamchris

    Bad Idea? Home Construction

    I would happily pay 80-95k for a house remodel... dude was going to have me in for close to 100K before he was done and I wasnt getting a home remodel. I think its kind of funny because you can point out the contractors when they respond before knowing they are contractors. I'm not knocking you...
  15. Iamchris

    I really want a Gen2 viper.

    My Cobra has more power but my Viper would kill it at legal speeds. The Viper just connects way better for me... anything over like 70mph though I would give it to the Cobra because it will just out power the Viper. There is about 11 years between my Cobra and a 14 though, so it may not be the...
  16. Iamchris

    I really want a Gen2 viper.

    I have a gen 2 GTS that I bought about 5 years ago, I also have an 03 Cobra. I had planned to get rid if the Cobra after buying the Viper, but money wasn't a problem so I kept it. I have headers and straight pipes, upgraded brakes, intake, ect... Exhaust and intake wake them up a lot. Both cars...
  17. Iamchris

    Bad Idea? Home Construction

    I bought a 2nd house April 3rd and I have been attempting to get work done. I waited for a while on a friend of a friend to provide a quote on some work and he came back way too high... I wasted weeks waiting for him. Then I called out 3 contractors for quotes. 2 didnt show, 1 showed and quoted...
  18. Iamchris

    Bad Idea? House Construction

    DELETE - Sorry I thought I was in Roadside
  19. Iamchris

    401K contribution

    You are still going to pay a portion of those earnings, i.e. a much higher number to your partner, the federal government. x% of 10k contributions vs x% of 40k contributions + earnings. Do you think your tax rate is going to be lower in 10, 20 or 30 years? We are far in debt and digging deeper...
  20. Iamchris

    401K contribution

    I agree 100%, Roth is a great way to go. You think your taxes will be less when you retire? Pay the now, let that money grow without a partner (The Govt), then when you retire it is all yours and you can avoid the astronomical taxes we will see in the coming years!
  21. Iamchris

    New Kitchen and Finished Basement

    I think a lot of my added costs are in the details. I am replacing a window that requires brick work, moving the sink which requires plumbing, moving the range and oven both requiring electrical work. Recessed lighting for more electrical. Closing a door and knocking down a wall. The material...
  22. Iamchris

    New Kitchen and Finished Basement

    Hey all, I just closed on a house and had a contractor come in for quote. I am looking at a new kitchen, and finishing part of the basement. I have some details and costs below, Im interested in some opinions from folks that do the trades, or who have dealt with this before. The kitchen is...
  23. Iamchris

    Any professional/amateur Gardeners on SVTP?

    I recommend digging them up when they first start to grow, or smother them out. Get a bunch of cardboard and dig the top inches up, lay down some cardboard, soak it down then bury it with the soil. The plants wont be able to penetrate the cardboard and should rot in the soil before the cardboard...
  24. Iamchris

    What a time to buy/sell my First Home

    I'm glad you are having some good luck, pretty bold move putting an offer without seeing it. I am also in the housing game right now. I am closing on a house Tuesday... we found and offered on the house before things blew up like this. This will be our second house, and we still intend to sell...
  25. Iamchris

    Putting Dog To Sleep

    First, thanks everyone kind enough to take a few minutes to comfort a stranger. Loving a pet is wonderful, but it is also one of life's greatest upsets, they don't get to stay around forever, yet they affect us as deeply as if they had been here for our whole life. We did end up letting her go...

Top