What did you do today non-detailing related?

[PouncingPanzer]

Welp, already got my first victim. Guy with a bone stock 2013 STI wants to race.

Grab your shovel and start digging buddy

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[PouncingPanzer]

Can confirm. The GLI is significantly faster from a dig and definitely from a roll. At 4k that IS38 turbo really comes to the party. Sounds amazing too. The 100% stock exhaust let's the turbo noises really shine and standout. I like turbo noises..a lot lol. I will make a dedicated post this weekend hopefully covering the car thus far and future aspirations and goals. Aftwr driving it the still-needed mod list order changed somewhat hahaha.

A V6 Camery(which isn't a sluggish car these days) tried getting fresh this morning, twice. He found out. Twice.

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[DFB]

After delays in getting more potting mix (don't go there!), this year's potting is FINALLY done! These last couple of trees done by yours truly, very satisfying and a weight off my shoulders.




And finally, good old Dr. Clifford Park's is in full bloom at the moment at the back of the shop.






This camellia is actually a cross between a Japonica and Reticulata, meaning it has larger foliage than a regular Japonica, and bigger flowers too. It is known to be slower to establish, but certainly rewards with the sheer size of the blooms.

 

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After delays in getting more potting mix (don't go there!), this year's potting is FINALLY done! These last couple of trees done by yours truly, very satisfying and a weight off my shoulders.




And finally, good old Dr. Clifford Park's is in full bloom at the moment at the back of the shop.






This camellia is actually a cross between a Japonica and Reticulata, meaning it has larger foliage than a regular Japonica, and bigger flowers too. It is known to be slower to establish, but certainly rewards with the sheer size of the blooms.

I took this shot a couple of weeks back while walking the dogs, the colour was so intense I had to capture it, I have no idea what they are, but I'll bet you do.

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I went to the golf driving range today, it was very dry and dusty, so I had to wash my golf bats, using up my Mother's California Gold. I bought these Palmers probably 20 years ago, after I started breaking my original Kmart specials.

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[DFB]

I took this shot a couple of weeks back while walking the dogs, the colour was so intense I had to capture it, I have no idea what they are, but I'll bet you do.

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Pig Face, or Mesembryanthemum crystallinum, a very old-fashioned plant, often used in hot are hard to establish positions. I'm not a huge fan of them but remember the one my grandmother had growing in a large hollowed out log, very distinctive when if full bloom.

 

[Klasse Act]

My buddy Marsin is installing his brand new Stillen cat-back exhaust on his EN. The stock exhaust appears to be 2.5" all the way whereas the aftermarket one is 3" mid-pipe and 2.5" axle-back into a much smaller muffler, active exhaust will still work like normal. Also there's no resonator, so it's going to pop & crackle ALOT more️

Might have a video soon, stay "tuned"

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[Klasse Act]

My buddy Marsin is installing his brand new Stillen cat-back exhaust on his EN. The stock exhaust appears to be 2.5" all the way whereas the aftermarket one is 3" mid-pipe and 2.5" axle-back into a much smaller muffler, active exhaust will still work like normal. Also there's no resonator, so it's going to pop & crackle ALOT more️

Might have a video soon, stay "tuned"

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No audio clip but daaaaaym that thing sounds GREAT! Needs to go to the muffler shop tomorrow for an adjustment or two. The "bark" of the pops and crackles are incredible, no run on and on and on either...just right!!

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[PouncingPanzer]

No audio clip but daaaaaym that thing sounds GREAT! Needs to go to the muffler shop tomorrow for an adjustment or two. The "bark" of the pops and crackles are incredible, no run on and on and on either...just right!!

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Very nice. I have heard an EN with it's factory Pops n' bangs and it's no joke! I bet that is loud now.

I can't wait to get the MBRP system...I know my car is full-stealth mode currently but I do want a back to match the bite. Not gonna lie.

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[Klasse Act]

Very nice. I have heard an EN with it's factory Pops n' bangs and it's no joke! I bet that is loud now.

I can't wait to get the MBRP system...I know my car is full-stealth mode currently but I do want a back to match the bite. Not gonna lie.

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The car in general, as nice and clean as it is, is stealthy as most enthusiasts know GTI, not GLI, so you've always got that going for you

Yeah driving behind him has more than "planted the seed", it's getting water and love now

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[Coatingsarecrack]

Had spacer switch from 3/4” to 1/2” (needed to clear exhaust. Shaved fenders. Now I can bag her proper.

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[PouncingPanzer]

Is anyone else gonna be like me and take PTO for when Forze Motorsport drops at midnight the 1st? Well, the 1st if you pre-ordered it. Happy to see the proper Forza title return. Horizons suck.....no tuning equals boring in my book. People would actually gift me their cars and I would spend days tuning for a specific task or track or both. Then, I would put the car up on a private auction and they could buy it back. That was payment. Got 2,000,000CR per tune. It was like a legit video game job for a few years. This is Forza 4 and 6, specifically.

Anyways, I am hopeful this new one itches that old itch. It is literally the only reason I got a new Xbox Series-X in the first place, was the new Forza.

In the meantime Starfield has been fun, the RPG we all deserve, finally. Anyone else play it yet. Level 36 here....that's another thing about 3rd shift. On the weekends I can game....that's about it Dark outside. Quiet hours so no pressure washer. Just boring af Friday and Saturday night. I see now why all the third shifters just talked about video games. It's all you can do on the nights off really with a baby sleeping in the house.

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[JDGolden]

Forza is my favorite video game series of all time. The amount of hours I spent tuning to get a Chevy II to dead hook, or my second gen camaro to lift the front wheels on launch, lol.

I have not bought the newest x box. Still have an XBox One, rarely have time to play it.


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[chilly]

Had spacer switch from 3/4” to 1/2” (needed to clear exhaust. Shaved fenders. Now I can bag her proper.

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GORGEOUS!!!

 

[chilly]

Several people said that they enjoyed seeing the house in progress so I thought I would post this

The builder and realtor created the first half of the video in early April before we closed and took possession and there were a few punch list items that needed to be done

The furniture was digitally added for the video

The second half was just photographed this past Monday and added to the original video

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[Jayfro]

Just picked up the Acura TLX from the shop after getting its first major service; Timing Belt, Water Pump, Tensioners, Serpentine Belt, Coolant Flush, and Transmission Flush!

It’s actually the first time the car has been put into any shop other than oil changes, Battery, and tires since I’ve had the car which has been 3-4 years I think!

Not bad for 152,000 miles! Yes, I know I got lucky on the timing belt but the tech said I could’ve gone another 30-40k given the shape of the belt, the water pump was just starting to seep so the timing was good!

Tomorrow the car gets a good bath and the interior gets some lovin too, it needs it!

JF


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[Klasse Act]

Just picked up the Acura TLX from the shop after getting its first major service; Timing Belt, Water Pump, Tensioners, Serpentine Belt, Coolant Flush, and Transmission Flush!

It’s actually the first time the car has been put into any shop other than oil changes, Battery, and tires since I’ve had the car which has been 3-4 years I think!

Not bad for 152,000 miles! Yes, I know I got lucky on the timing belt but the tech said I could’ve gone another 30-40k given the shape of the belt, the water pump was just starting to seep so the timing was good!

Tomorrow the car gets a good bath and the interior gets some lovin too, it needs it!

JF


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Isn't the belt service every 75K

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[Jayfro]

Isn't the belt service every 75K

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90k on Honda/Acuras.

I’ve been searching for an honest mechanic and remembered my daughters ex boyfriends grandfather has a shop not too far from us, been in business forever, great reviews etc…they were always good people too! He gave me a great deal…just a shade under 1500 for all!

I’ll be bringing my wife’s X3 to him next week to fix the windshield washer reservoir, dealer is 800 to replace since you have to take off the front passenger fender to get to it (stupid), he thinks it’s a grommet, about a 100 to fix!

JF


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[Klasse Act]

90k on Honda/Acuras.

I’ve been searching for an honest mechanic and remembered my daughters ex boyfriends grandfather has a shop not too far from us, been in business forever, great reviews etc…they were always good people too! He gave me a great deal…just a shade under 1500 for all!

I’ll be bringing my wife’s X3 to him next week to fix the windshield washer reservoir, dealer is 800 to replace since you have to take off the front passenger fender to get to it (stupid), he thinks it’s a grommet, about a 100 to fix!

JF


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$800 to fix a washer tank....nah, do what they did in the old days and use a bottle with the hose in it

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[Jayfro]

$800 to fix a washer tank....nah, do what they did in the old days and use a bottle with the hose in it

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Modern times….Griots empty spray bottle with water in it on the front seat.


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