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    Explorer ST or Durango RT

    The urge to buy a new/newer family truckster grows daily as does the mileage on my 13 year old Escalade and I’m mulling over options for new SUV’s under the $50,000 mark. Nothing out there is really that enticing other than a Durango RT (preferably with tow n go) or an Explorer ST since I want...
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    Ford CPO cars that are lemon law buybacks?!? Someone help me understand this.

    Since I’m researching cars and looking into either an Explorer ST or Platinum (new Ford ST performance calibration tune works in them) I’m coming across a decent amount of lemon law buyback vehicles. Not unexpected to come across them but what I don’t understand is how a branded title for lemon...
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    💸 For Sale GMT-900 lowering parts

    Time to clean the garage. Located in Elgin All parts are for GM light duty trucks 07-14 (will not fit 2500). If you want to lower your 3rd gen Escalade/Tahoe/Denali all you’ll need is rear strut relocators and rear lowering springs and these parts. Front OEM spring assemblies with...
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    Winter jacket help. What’s everyone wearing?

    The Carhartt coat is finally going to be replaced after 20 years of wear and I’m looking for suggestions. As much as I want another Carhartt coat I want something a bit nicer for daily wear that doesn’t scream construction worker and I’m leaning heavily towards Columbia, namely the ones with a...
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    🔞 SNWS Porch pirate payback flash bang version

    Kind of illegal, 1000% deserved. Wait til the end to see him shit himself. https://notthebee.com/article/please-enjoy-this-viral-vid-of-a-marine-who-blasted-a-porch-pirate-into-orbit-with-a-flashbang-the-poor-dude-soiled-himself-?fbclid=IwAR3RvbpRGyLpNsJhje54zV68Jj4AgxsnU7Zxj5JWNGreTUKaGgCS0GYO6zI
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    Movie Movie jump scares that got you.

    I’m sitting here watching Se7en and while it’s not a horror movie per se there is that one part with the “sloth” victim that scared the ever loving shit out of me the first time I saw it. Like a full body jolt “HOLY FUCK!!!” screaming almost lose control of body functions type of jump scare...
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    Movie Really good bad movies OR Movies that suck but you love them

    What movies do you really like but they’re absolute trash? Me; Starship Troopers. I’ll watch it just about every time I come across it even if it’s edited for TV. Bad movie, horrible acting, ridiculous storyline but I ALWAYS watch it and not just for Denise Richards. ConAir. Movie is dumb as...
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    🚘 Automotive Website for RPO code lookup from VIN for GM?

    Anyone know a website (free) that I can type in a VIN and find my RPO codes? I currently don’t have my truck and need the RPO codes so I know what shocks to order.
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    Shop•Vac 8 gallon 4 hp for sale or trade for smaller.

    I have an 8 gallon 4 hp wet/dry shop vac that takes up too much space in my ever shrinking garage that I’d like to sell or trade. Not used much other than garage/car cleanup duties. Used wet once when a dishwasher blew its guts. Not sure where the nozzle ends are but I’m looking for them. $40...
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    Learn me about recent Mustangs. My father might have to drive home from Seattle.

    Long story short my father is currently in Seattle and with the very real threats going on right now we’re not too keen on the idea of my 69 year old father spending time in an airport (if they remain open) or on a plane coming from there. One potential solution is for him to buy a car and drive...
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    Movie Best/most %#!!’d up movie endings

    What movies had an ending that you either totally didn’t see coming, freaked you out, hit you in the feels, gave you a WTF moment or is just the perfect ending to the movie? The Mist - All of the above. I literally said “Oh God NOOO!!!” when I saw the ending the first time and it still makes me...
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    Mini Cooper needs work done, Bolingbrook area.

    My cousin who is not mechanically inclined needs plugs and an O2 sensor done on his Mini somewhere near the Bolingbrook/Naperville area. He took it to the dealership because it was running like shit and they quoted him $900 for 2 plugs and an O2 sensor. Anyone Know of a reputable place in...
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    07-14 GM full-size SUV Weathertech in channel Vent visors.

    $20 if you pick it up from me in Elgin $30 to meet with you somewhere. Used, normal wear and tear no big scratches. Fits 07-14 Tahoe, Yukon and Escalade short body
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    Movie Your best/favorite movies from the last 10 years

    What are your favorite or the best movies in your opinion that have come out in the last 10 years. In no particular order Interstellar. I’m a sci-fi nerd but I haven’t been that engaged in characters in a long time and most sci-fi movies aren’t written well. Interstellar was just off the...
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    Bands/artists you secretly like? Closet favorites.

    Everyone has a type of music they listen to more often than others that would be their “go to” music. But what’s your out of the norm, closet favorites music? Normally a metal person but can’t get enough of Arianna Grande? (Her voice, not her). Rap listener that has a secret stash of country...
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    Boring work stuff aka fun with chainsaws.

    Ever wonder how to bring down a utility pole in a backyard and not destroy things that aren’t supposed to be destroyed? Some “dummy” working by himself decided to record it after what looks like a few hours worth of work detaching cables to get to that point. Looks like the plan was to drop the...
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    Gaming Need a good Dad video game.

    I need a decent game that I can play while still fulfilling my fatherly duties. Meaning something I can play while my son is sleeping or for a little bit after he goes to bed at night. I’ve played and finished God Of War and Spider-Man and I loved the games because I could pause or quit and...
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    Looking for a GMT-900 spare tire. Anyone?

    I’m looking for a spare tire for my 12 Escalade. I just had to get the Premium model with no spare tire from the factory because I liked the dual outlet bumper. Now that it’s road trip season and I have to drive to St Louis in a few weeks I need a spare tire. I don’t care if it’s a factory...
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    Amsoil question. Which one in my Escalade?

    :amsoil: Simple question. Amsoil Signature or OE 5w-30? Is signature worth the extra cost? Vehicle details are 12 Escalade, 6.2L with 73K on it with no oiling issues or leaks.
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    Time to upgrade to iPhone XR or XS? Is one that much better?

    SAVE THE ANDROID CRAP FOR SOMEONE ELSE, WE’RE NOT SWITCHING OPERATING SYSTEMS!!! Wife’s iPhone battery is giving up and it’s time to upgrade both of us. What’s the difference between the iPhone XR and XS, anyone have experience with both? We primarily use our phones as phones but with the...