The 3G Ramblings & General Discussion Thread (V)
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Ugh...that's as reliable as going with the Yelp or Zomato ratings of Japanese joints here or in say, Taco's neck of the woods. NEVER count on gwai-ros telling you what is good food. They think terayaki sauce on white rice is called good food.
One of the best restaurants in his area is supposedly called "Sumo Sumo". All you have to know is when you see the menu, it's AYCE...well, yeah...suckage. Disgusting comes to mind. Tried it out once and nearly demanded my money back. But, then again, the standard for sushi for most people is, cram as much tempura bits and masago/tobiko you can with mayo into a rice roll and well, it MUST be good.
One of the best restaurants in his area is supposedly called "Sumo Sumo". All you have to know is when you see the menu, it's AYCE...well, yeah...suckage. Disgusting comes to mind. Tried it out once and nearly demanded my money back. But, then again, the standard for sushi for most people is, cram as much tempura bits and masago/tobiko you can with mayo into a rice roll and well, it MUST be good.
I've learned that places like the South suck at rating 'ethnic' foods... or come to think of it, food in general...
LA, SF, NY, places with high populations Those you can trust
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There's been a few times where the place is actually good tho..
Like it was so good / authentic that even to gwairos it's satisfying
One is a local ramen house.. gwairos were like.. this is more expensive than maruchan but good
Like it was so good / authentic that even to gwairos it's satisfying
One is a local ramen house.. gwairos were like.. this is more expensive than maruchan but good
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I love McCain.. I'm very sad to hear about his terminal brain tumor.
I don't agree with him on everything, but on most things.
I'm happy to hear him address the senate today.
I don't agree with him on everything, but on most things.
I'm happy to hear him address the senate today.
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was sad to hear about McCain too
yet he still voted to move forward with repeal debate.. Should've had a big to Repubs to vote against it
yet he still voted to move forward with repeal debate.. Should've had a big to Repubs to vote against it
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And you know AZ is going to replace him with some sister fucking bible thumping lunatic.
Arizona, not Acurazine
Arizona, not Acurazine
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Ugh...that's as reliable as going with the Yelp or Zomato ratings of Japanese joints here or in say, Taco's neck of the woods. NEVER count on gwai-ros telling you what is good food. They think terayaki sauce on white rice is called good food.
One of the best restaurants in his area is supposedly called "Sumo Sumo". All you have to know is when you see the menu, it's AYCE...well, yeah...suckage. Disgusting comes to mind. Tried it out once and nearly demanded my money back. But, then again, the standard for sushi for most people is, cram as much tempura bits and masago/tobiko you can with mayo into a rice roll and well, it MUST be good.
One of the best restaurants in his area is supposedly called "Sumo Sumo". All you have to know is when you see the menu, it's AYCE...well, yeah...suckage. Disgusting comes to mind. Tried it out once and nearly demanded my money back. But, then again, the standard for sushi for most people is, cram as much tempura bits and masago/tobiko you can with mayo into a rice roll and well, it MUST be good.
But then again... it depends on how you look at it...
some cucks think "normal" sushi is boring and plain. They want that jazzed up, deep fried, beef, pineapple, mayo, whatever the fuck else "sushi" because they see the restaurant as being "creative" and "talented" and "thinking outside the box" and "unique". Indeed, some of these places can make some tasty bits... but... they are far from legit. I wouldn't call them sushi places. But, that's not to say what they put on a plate is disgusting (unless it's AYCE... bleh).
Im no sushi snob, but I don't know a single person who would recommend sumo sumo. Seriously. No one. Actually, I lied. I know one guy who likes it, but he's a farmer from Austria. The guy wouldn't know good sushi if it hit him in the face. He also loves California rolls and thinks they're legit.
There are some much much much much better places around town, for sushi. I also wouldn't trust yelp or zomato... I've been fooled by those fuckers a number of times. No more. The problem with giving everyone a voice, through the Internet, means there is a lot of bullshit and nonsense that flows freely and no one controls the bullshit. Suddenly, Joe Schmoe goes for a $20 steak, and he considers himself a foodie... a title which in itself is self imposed and has zero basis for which to be measured by. You can say it's all gwairos, but there are dumb fucks from every culture who do shit like this. You're just bitter because of the glass ceiling imposed on you by your gwairo bosses
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^ Yes. I'm always bitter.
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But yeah. Zomato should just be a banned app. "Top sushi" restaurant like Trump is a good President.
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Oh fuck. I missed whoring and showed up for fuckoff beer:30.
Still cool.
Been getting my shit pushed in like it was my job these days. It's cool though, I get paid half-rate so it all works out in the end.
it works in in the end too then?
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Yup. Getting worked out in my end.
Feels like heaven...sounds smells like shit.
Feels like heaven...
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Another busy one today, it looks like. Have fun chugging the chowda, gents. And ladiboi.
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hoe la
hi boys...
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Been a couple of years but figured I'd check in and say hi
Got a friend on the hunt for an automatic 3G TL and started seeing someone new who's got a 2G TL-S, so I guess I can't totally rid myself of this forum...
Got a friend on the hunt for an automatic 3G TL and started seeing someone new who's got a 2G TL-S, so I guess I can't totally rid myself of this forum...
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Who the fuck is this homo?
Ugh.. 2G TL-S.. hope you know how to change a tranny
Ugh.. 2G TL-S.. hope you know how to change a tranny
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Brake_L8 update..
They made the worst of us mods..
RS143 and I got CTS-Vs
Taco got a Jizzmo fairladiboi Z
Uhh... some new guys (fresh meat)
Lots of bullshittin!
They made the worst of us mods..
RS143 and I got CTS-Vs
Taco got a Jizzmo fairladiboi Z
Uhh... some new guys (fresh meat)
Lots of bullshittin!
so much bullshittin
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brake_late was the one who got an escalade or something!?? to tow race cars? m3, right?
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Ford more reliable than GM.. you came to the wrong neighborhood motherfucker
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We've only been seeing each other for ~4 weeks and all I know about the car is that it's dark green, has about 125k, and from the two rides I've had in it so far, isn't a turd. The one HID is busted so next Friday I'm teaching him how to yank the bumper and light, and replace the ballast and igniter. How long will that trans hold up?
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It's made of glass
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I think the best bet is to swap with an AV6 tranny when the time comes..
I'm sure with 125k.. there's been 1 swap, otherwise issues would apparent by now.
Not 100% if the TL-S trans is more robust.. hopefully.
Havener Garage: The Definitive 2nd Gen Acura TL AV6 Transmission Swap Guide
I'm sure with 125k.. there's been 1 swap, otherwise issues would apparent by now.
Not 100% if the TL-S trans is more robust.. hopefully.
Havener Garage: The Definitive 2nd Gen Acura TL AV6 Transmission Swap Guide
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Definitely do timing belt / water pump / adjuster / auto tensioner and idler pulley if not done yet.
Fluids.. only if it's not on original fluid. I'd do ATF every 10-15k miles on that one.
Don't flush it though, just drain and fill what's in torque converter sump.
Fluids.. only if it's not on original fluid. I'd do ATF every 10-15k miles on that one.
Don't flush it though, just drain and fill what's in torque converter sump.
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Cool. I'll have a come-to-Jesus talk about maintenance while we have the front end of it ripped off next Friday.
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on the HIDs.. I'd just go aftermarket and replace both.
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ecoboost or v8!?
I like how oem ballast seals the bottom...
I'd probably just find a set of oem ballasts on ebay and use those...
I'd probably just find a set of oem ballasts on ebay and use those...
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Truck is a 5.0L Coyote. Didn't want to deal with an early-model-year twin-turbo Ford out of warranty and V8 noises make my pants tight anyway.
We found an OEM ballast/igniter setup on eBay for $55 shipped, with a 6-year warranty. Easy button. Going to re-seal everything too, because that light has a lot of condensation inside of it and I suspect that lead to the ballast's demise.
Oh, I also augmented the truck with an E46 M3 convertible. Still have racekor, too, now with more rollcage and wing and everything else.
Partnered up with a friend of mine and started chronicling our motorsports endeavors, check out OutMotorsports.com if you want some good reading and video to watch.
We found an OEM ballast/igniter setup on eBay for $55 shipped, with a 6-year warranty. Easy button. Going to re-seal everything too, because that light has a lot of condensation inside of it and I suspect that lead to the ballast's demise.
Oh, I also augmented the truck with an E46 M3 convertible. Still have racekor, too, now with more rollcage and wing and everything else.
Partnered up with a friend of mine and started chronicling our motorsports endeavors, check out OutMotorsports.com if you want some good reading and video to watch.
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If we're talking the 2G TL, then DEFINITELY go aftermarket... the OEM ones are crap and don't seal. www.theretrofitsource.com has a good kit for the 2G TL that includes a pigtail for plug and play ease!: https://www.theretrofitsource.com/ma...epair-kit.html
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co-worker with a '12 F-150 ecoboost had to go through a painful top half engine repair...luckily he purchased extended warranty, but basically timing chain guides were broken
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Sup, slores.
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Coyote in the F150
Fuck yeah!
Fuck yeah!
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Fucking Ford Accord drivers.. shieett..
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^scary, in midtown too!
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His fucking fender was jutting out like 6 ft.
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Must have just left a cars and coffee.