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Old Dec 18, 2020 | 05:58 AM
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someone turned into my lane and bumped me yesterday morning.

I suspect they didnt have insurance. Came out with a Benjamin. lol

I'll take it.
Old Dec 18, 2020 | 06:58 AM
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Old Dec 18, 2020 | 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by justnspace
someone turned into my lane and bumped me yesterday morning.

I suspect they didnt have insurance. Came out with a Benjamin. lol

I'll take it.
Sorry to hear man. Even if there isn't any real damage that sucks.

Same thing happened to me with the Passat. Why do they always happen to be carrying $100 bills?
Old Dec 18, 2020 | 08:39 AM
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Old Dec 18, 2020 | 09:28 AM
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Wow you guys are getting into car accidents with human traffickers and I’m just spending 2 hours replacing a $20 air boot
Old Dec 18, 2020 | 10:01 AM
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Old Dec 18, 2020 | 01:54 PM
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Old Dec 18, 2020 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by justnspace
someone turned into my lane and bumped me yesterday morning.

I suspect they didnt have insurance. Came out with a Benjamin. lol

I'll take it.

Did they bump the Sportage or the TL?
Old Dec 18, 2020 | 04:29 PM
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Umm i have no idea how they did it.. but my SOC Megazord arrived today @Yumcha Wow Jungle really took the extra care to pack it nicely and the box is PRISTINE! Gotta love Japanese attention to detail and care..




Shipping box so nice and clean

Bubble wrap is so neat i don’t want to open it

With his friends
Old Dec 18, 2020 | 04:37 PM
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Old Dec 18, 2020 | 04:37 PM
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You didn't tear it open immediately and crack the joints?
Old Dec 18, 2020 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by thoiboi
Umm i have no idea how they did it.. but my SOC Megazord arrived today @Yumcha Wow Jungle really took the extra care to pack it nicely and the box is PRISTINE! Gotta love Japanese attention to detail and care..




Shipping box so nice and clean

Bubble wrap is so neat i don’t want to open it

With his friends
Told you Jungle rocks.


Congrats, Hoisin!
Old Dec 18, 2020 | 04:45 PM
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what kind of lube do mechs like? will 55gal generic from amazon work? Still have some to go
Old Dec 18, 2020 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by thoiboi
what kind of lube do mechs like? will 55gal generic from amazon work? Still have some to go


Just make sure you as you're combining and etc. for the first time. These are great toys and super high-quality but are obviously not meant to be abused...so, treat them accordingly. If you have some spare shelf space in say, an IKEA Detolf or similar, be sure to store these puppies in there with the note that Brachion should go to the base of the shelf since well, he's the heaviest.
Old Dec 18, 2020 | 08:50 PM
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40 weight sounds nice.
Old Dec 19, 2020 | 11:46 AM
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Made a youtube channel because I’m a camera guy by trade and I love jabbering about cars.. as you will learn I know very little but some TL maintenance does occur

Old Dec 19, 2020 | 12:27 PM
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Good Job.
Next time, remove the four air box cover bolts and it will facilitate the wrestle with the air flow tube.
Old Dec 19, 2020 | 01:01 PM
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Fuuuuuuck those Zords are sick! I always wanted the Green Ranger dagger when I was growing up... And a few years ago I saw it for sale again at Toys-R-Us. Went back a day later to buy myself one... it was sold out.
Old Dec 19, 2020 | 01:07 PM
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Yeah, they are amazing releases...




Old Dec 19, 2020 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by o4Komodo
Fuuuuuuck those Zords are sick! I always wanted the Green Ranger dagger when I was growing up... And a few years ago I saw it for sale again at Toys-R-Us. Went back a day later to buy myself one... it was sold out.

and now, they’re out of business because of you!
Old Dec 19, 2020 | 04:26 PM
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Old Dec 19, 2020 | 06:15 PM
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Toys aren't my thing...but I want those
Old Dec 19, 2020 | 08:11 PM
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Buy them. The links are all there, and they come quick. Just like jawknee.
Old Dec 19, 2020 | 08:12 PM
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You know who to ask if you need any mecha.
Old Dec 19, 2020 | 08:54 PM
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and now, they’re out of business because of you!
I'm Canadian. They still exist up here
Old Dec 20, 2020 | 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by o4Komodo
I'm Canadian. They still exist up here
Actually, pretty close to you up in Markham is a shop called Toy Square. Eric runs a neat hobby shop that sells some decent mecha and etc.

I haven't bought from him for awhile but he's a solid guy. Recommended and if anything, worth a visit sometime.
Old Dec 20, 2020 | 05:06 PM
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Does this look crazy or no



Old Dec 20, 2020 | 05:11 PM
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ive been thinking about doing something like that for my 3G TL, but i'd prefer something that looks more integrated.
Old Dec 20, 2020 | 05:31 PM
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Yeah, it ain’t stock. The popular alternatives seem to be Tesla style screen, which imo is a little too much and leaves your climate control etc vulnerable to malfunctions, or the simple double din which is too low and small of a screen to really be useful for navigation IMO..

Im pretty tempted tbh, I may rig up a piece of cardboard to simulate having to memorize the ac controls down there LOL
Old Dec 20, 2020 | 06:12 PM
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I thought everyone was doing the nexxus 7 mod?
Old Dec 20, 2020 | 07:46 PM
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Woah.. that looks like an interesting option. Definitely a more stock look and you get that higher placement. Seems like a hell of a lot of work with the electrics though which I was hoping to avoid by just plugging in a double din with a wiring harness.

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Old Dec 20, 2020 | 08:18 PM
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im too lazy to do that
Old Dec 20, 2020 | 10:35 PM
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I know for my 7G Accord they make in dash replacement units that look like the OEM nav equipped cars.
Old Dec 20, 2020 | 10:41 PM
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I know for my 7G Accord they make in dash replacement units that look like the OEM nav equipped cars.
You talking about an aftermarket "tablet" that would slot in where the old nav screen sat? Interesting. I could always just buy a radio + ac controls head unit from an 07-08 or a Nav equipped car.

But I don't really want that 2008 factory navigation and I'm not too fussed about the OEM look.. I just want big, visible carplay for navigation and music! I think this Jensen Car10 unit is probably the one for me, I can probably install it myself and then talk to a local shop about possibly mounting the screen up at the top of the dash
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Old Dec 21, 2020 | 10:38 AM
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Picked up my plates this morning! no more shady car cover for my baby

First stop: 8x bolts from the dollar store
Second stop: Duplicolor paint touch up, Maguires scratchx from autozone
Third stop: get groceries in my sweeeeet grocery getter
Old Dec 21, 2020 | 12:11 PM
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Congrats!

One of my favorite feelings is getting a new car on the road once it's been registered.
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Congrats!

One of my favorite feelings is getting a new car on the road once it's been registered.
I love love that feeling
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Gonna be in h-town tomorrow... any suggestions?



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