Jump to content

Recommended Posts

Posted
6 minutes ago, slide187 said:

haha there's a hint of that in all of us up heeeyah, whethah we admit it or not.

 

Wife and I passed through some years ago headed to the Cape and we learned that my name in Boston does not contain an "R". 

 

"Yes, how may we help"? The desk clerk says. 

"We'd like a room". 

"Sign in please" and we do. Then she hands me the key card for the room and says, " Matin if you need anything please, call down. " 

 

I smile and say, "Martin"!. 

That's what I said...."Matin"

 

"Miss, there is an R in my name" I correct. 

 

She smiles back..."Not in Boston"

 

What could I do be laugh back.

 

Then I asked her to say: " Robert and Richard went Rabbit hunting with a Rifle" 

 

Hum, she turns red and says "You do it fust"

 

"Sure, Bob and Dick went bunny hunting with a gun". 

 

😱

  • Haha 3
Posted
5 minutes ago, Grumpy Bear said:

 

Wife and I passed through some years ago headed to the Cape and we learned that my name in Boston does not contain an "R". 

 

"Yes, how may we help"? The desk clerk says. 

"We'd like a room". 

"Sign in please" and we do. Then she hands me the key card for the room and says, " Matin if you need anything please, call down. " 

 

I smile and say, "Martin"!. 

That's what I said...."Matin"

 

"Miss, there is an R in my name" I correct. 

 

She smiles back..."Not in Boston"

 

What could I do be laugh back.

 

Then I asked her to say: " Robert and Richard went Rabbit hunting with a Rifle" 

 

Hum, she turns red and says "You do it fust"

 

"Sure, Bob and Dick went bunny hunting with a gun". 

 

😱

hahah i love it!

 

See, unlike on TV, how it really works here is we say R's when they're an elbow, not a hand.  You need an elbow to have a hand, but you don't need a hand to have an elbow.

 

So like if the word has an r at the beginning or in the middle we say it:

"Really guy, don't worry about it, it wont be that haaahhhhd."

 

But if it's at the end, we only say it if the NEXT word stahhhts with a vowel.

"Ahhh the keys to the caaah downstayaz?"

"Ahhh the keys to the car up stayas?"

 

And sometimes we even ADD an r to the end of a word if it ends with a vowel and AND the next one also stahhhts with a vowel. 

"Hey, you guys want pizzer up theyah?"

"Go call auntie (Lisa) Liser and tell her weeeeh comin ovah laytah."

 

 

  • Haha 2
Posted
2 minutes ago, slide187 said:

hahah i love it!

 

See, unlike on TV, how it really works here is we say R's when they're an elbow, not a hand.  You need an elbow to have a hand, but you don't need a hand to have an elbow.

 

So like if the word has an r at the beginning or in the middle we say it:

"Really guy, don't worry about it, it wont be that haaahhhhd."

 

But if it's at the end, we only say it if the NEXT word stahhhts with a vowel.

"Ahhh the keys to the caaah downstayaz?"

"Ahhh the keys to the car up stayas?"

 

And sometimes we even ADD an r to the end of a word if it ends with a vowel and AND the next one also stahhhts with a vowel. 

"Hey, you guys want pizzer up theyah?"

"Go call auntie (Lisa) Liser and tell her weeeeh comin ovah laytah."

 

 

 

Gezzzz. That's worse than Latin!

 

:crackup::crackup::crackup::crackup::crackup::crackup:

  • Haha 2
Posted (edited)

yeah, but it's wikkkkkid fun, tho.

Edited by slide187
  • Like 2
  • Thanks 1
Posted

Denali Cluster over the weekend, why didn't these things come stock?

Such an improvement in looks.

 

 

  • Like 5
Posted

After years of detailing everyone else’s vehicles, I was able to share some love with mine. Finally was able to do a single step correction and ceramic coating  I used the cquartz UK and topped it with Reload. 

C83AEE3D-AEE3-4CD6-B2F0-CBCFBA7EF7A7.jpeg

  • Like 9
Posted

Bug rebuild is in a holding pattern awaiting a clutch cable so I used today to get the truck ready for its bi-annual coastwise trip. 
 

new tires courtesy of dealer. Pirelli Scorpions. 
 

5 quarts of ATF, a 10 Oz bottle of Lubegard red and a new trans pan drain plug. 
 

new front diff fluid, Valvoline 75w-90 full synthetic. Those new squeeze bottles are a game changer!

 

new rear differential fluid. I’m an ardent support of draining to remove any settled debris, but that unfortunely requires removal of the cover which I wasn’t in the mood to do. So I used my extraction tool (bent piece of hard line with rubber hose in each end) for my BMW (rear diff has no drain NOR removable cover) to use my pump to start the flow, and then let it syphon while I did the trans. same fluid as front went back in. Then wash/wax/polish so my girl can be the envy of every cracker at an I-95 truck stop. 😁
 


 


 

 

11D8F2CF-D391-4C0F-BA06-58AE9C74E715.jpeg

D92A8D72-AE0C-4B98-9E98-E8275D2E5E13.jpeg

  • Like 2
Posted (edited)
17 hours ago, cbrsilv15 said:

After years of detailing everyone else’s vehicles, I was able to share some love with mine. Finally was able to do a single step correction and ceramic coating  I used the cquartz UK and topped it with Reload. 

C83AEE3D-AEE3-4CD6-B2F0-CBCFBA7EF7A7.jpeg

How was the application process on the cquartz? I've been meaning to get to mine but will have no time until late fall. Have a whole new arsenal of cutting/polishing products but can't decide on a coating. My top three have been UK 3.0, Gyeon Mohs Q2 and Gtechniq Crystal Serum.

Edited by boettcher40
Posted
On 7/7/2021 at 4:01 PM, cbrsilv15 said:

After years of detailing everyone else’s vehicles, I was able to share some love with mine. Finally was able to do a single step correction and ceramic coating  I used the cquartz UK and topped it with Reload. 

C83AEE3D-AEE3-4CD6-B2F0-CBCFBA7EF7A7.jpeg

Nice beads 

I'm using DP Need for Bead.

It's the slipperiest topper I've ever used.

And beads like crazy.

I use it after every wash.

Get it at Autogeek.net 

 

dp-detailing-products-need-for-bead-16-oz-5.jpeg

  • Like 1
Posted
On 7/4/2021 at 5:36 PM, Grumpy Bear said:

 

Wife and I passed through some years ago headed to the Cape and we learned that my name in Boston does not contain an "R". 

 

"Yes, how may we help"? The desk clerk says. 

"We'd like a room". 

"Sign in please" and we do. Then she hands me the key card for the room and says, " Matin if you need anything please, call down. " 

 

I smile and say, "Martin"!. 

That's what I said...."Matin"

 

"Miss, there is an R in my name" I correct. 

 

She smiles back..."Not in Boston"

 

What could I do be laugh back.

 

Then I asked her to say: " Robert and Richard went Rabbit hunting with a Rifle" 

 

Hum, she turns red and says "You do it fust"

 

"Sure, Bob and Dick went bunny hunting with a gun". 

 

😱

 

i think you need to change your user name to "Gumpy Bea"!!   ha! ha!

  • Haha 4
Posted

I installed a 3 channel dash cam this weekend.
It records front, cabin, and rear.
I'll post some pics tomorrow, works great!
Running the cables wasn't too difficult, I removed the passenger side grab handle to run the front cable through that, after tucking into the head-liner at the upper windshield and routing it to the 12V connection on the console.
The rear cam, well, I went through the headliner and under the upper weather stripping on front and rear doors, (still exposed over the B-pillar, I'll have to fix that soon) then, over and in the rear C-pillar and through the rear head liner so the exposed cable was as short as possible.
It's the VanTrue N4 and I do recommend it, though I suggest setting it up with a power connection for different options prior to install as it's kind of a pain after install, for me, at least, but, likely won't be for most.

 

  • Like 2
Posted

Replaced the cargo and reverse lights with 720lm LEDs. Man are they ever bright lol. Also had the vacuum pump replaced under warranty. Stops much better than when I got her in March for sure. Soon there will be a tranny fluid change and a new hard tri fold tonneau cover.

  • Like 1
Posted
23 hours ago, MikeBMW said:

I installed a 3 channel dash cam this weekend.
It records front, cabin, and rear.
I'll post some pics tomorrow, works great!
Running the cables wasn't too difficult, I removed the passenger side grab handle to run the front cable through that, after tucking into the head-liner at the upper windshield and routing it to the 12V connection on the console.
The rear cam, well, I went through the headliner and under the upper weather stripping on front and rear doors, (still exposed over the B-pillar, I'll have to fix that soon) then, over and in the rear C-pillar and through the rear head liner so the exposed cable was as short as possible.
It's the VanTrue N4 and I do recommend it, though I suggest setting it up with a power connection for different options prior to install as it's kind of a pain after install, for me, at least, but, likely won't be for most.

 

I got the same setup, really like the dash cam. I'm surprise at how well it shows on the back window with a 5% tint.. :D 

  • Like 1
Posted

Finally did  @jaeisber bed/cargo light switch mod.  Very nice to be able to turn the cargo lights on without getting my dirty hands in the truck at night. 

  • Like 1

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Forum Statistics

    250.4k
    Total Topics
    2.7m
    Total Posts
  • Member Statistics

    342,760
    Total Members
    8,960
    Most Online
    MASONV88888888
    Newest Member
    MASONV88888888
    Joined
  • Who's Online   0 Members, 0 Anonymous, 1,519 Guests (See full list)

    • There are no registered users currently online

  • Latest Articles

  • Posts

    • I’m definitely interested to hear the end result here. 
    • My 2025 Silverado 1500 had to receive a brand-new engine (long block) under warranty last month at only around 16,500 miles. Before the replacement, the truck repeatedly displayed "Engine Oil Level Low" warnings, even though the Oil Life Monitor still showed around 50% remaining after about 6,000 miles since my last oil change. After seeing the warning several times, I checked the dipstick with the engine cold, and the oil level was completely normal. The next day, the message escalated to "Add Engine Oil." At first, I assumed it was just a faulty oil level sensor, so I brought the truck to the dealership. After inspecting the engine, they found internal cylinder wall scoring and ultimately replaced the entire long block under warranty. Before this happened, I was planning to install a 4-inch lift and suspension upgrade on my truck. After needing a new engine at just 16,500 miles, I honestly don't see the point anymore. I also contacted GM to ask whether my vehicle qualified for a buyback, but I was informed that it does not at this time. Anyway, this experience has left me with serious concerns about the long-term reliability of this engine. I sincerely hope NHTSA expands the current investigation or recall to include 2025 model and performs a thorough inspection of affected vehicles. My biggest concern is that these engines may fail shortly after the powertrain warranty expires. If GM truly stands behind this engine, then at the very least, please consider extending the powertrain warranty to 10 years for affected owners. That would go a long way toward restoring customer confidence.
    • Without exception but then I'm the odd duck, right? I know what goes into that test, how it is calculated and thus how to beat it. But EPA values are often not beaten by the general public and the government has in past years adjusted the means and methods to come to those values to more closely approximate "Joe Average".    The only real trick to beating that EPA average is don't drive like "Joe Average".    It's the same method you used to profit from "Economic Migration" and in doing so beat the 'stats'. But you, like me, are not "Joe Average".     The thing you don't seem to grasp is this "Purchasing Power Index" isn't forward looking. It doesn't predict what it going to be but looks backward and states what it was. They are not telling us what the THINK, they are telling us what they MEASURED. Example:    Wife says "I'm going to lose 40 pounds by Christmas". May she does, maybe she doesn't but the doctors office who weighed her when she made that statement and again at Christmas only REPORTS what the RESULT was. You and I can banter about what was possible and what aunt Tilly did till the cows come home but the result is the result. Arguing otherwise is.....irrational. That's all I'm saying. This isn't about:      What you are calling a 'Statistic' is a RESULT not a CALCUATION and as a result the RULE. Like gravity as a rule, it can not be broken. 
    • Just wanted to say thank you for posting this. Years later, your thread is still helping Silverado owners.   I bought my 2025 Silverado 1500 in January 2025, and I've had what feels like the exact same rattle since day one. After reading your findings, I believe my truck has the same issue with the cable carrier contacting the rear sliding window. To be honest, I had pretty much given up on pursuing the issue. It wasn't until I recently drove another brand's pickup that I realized just how quiet their cabin was—and how noisy mine has been all along. On my truck, the rattle happens on almost any paved road, gets even worse on rougher pavement, and I can even hear it during braking and acceleration.   I actually referenced your thread when submitting my case to GM, hoping they'll recognize this as a recurring issue instead of treating it as an isolated incident. The reason I reached out to GM first is because my dealership told me they would need to keep the truck for at least two days just to diagnose the problem. I was concerned that even after two days, they still might not be able to identify the source of the rattle before giving the truck back to me. I had also asked a few dealerships about this issue during previous service visits, but none of them seemed to know what was causing it or had a solution. That's why I decided to contact GM directly first, hoping they might already have an official repair procedure or guidance for this issue.   I also hope GM eventually comes up with an official fix for this problem. I have a feeling there are many Silverado owners experiencing the same rattle, but most either choose to live with it or simply don't know what the cause is.   Really appreciate you taking the time to document your diagnosis. Your post is still making a difference years later.
    • I have 2 choices. 
  • GM-Trucks.com Clubs

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...