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    AlpineZone Greg approves this message.

    AlpineZone Greg approves this message.
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    I have a strong bias against Euro brands for any...

    I have a strong bias against Euro brands for any semblance of reliability. If they're what you like, for whatever reason -- perceived performance or niceness or "feel" or whatever, then go for it.
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    OP, do you have a $ budget for this vehicle?

    OP, do you have a $ budget for this vehicle?
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    OP, how about a black '95 Nissan Pathfinder?...

    OP, how about a black '95 Nissan Pathfinder? Capable off-road, holds crotch fruit, reasonable towing capabilities.
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    The current Armada is a Patrol, but with some of...

    The current Armada is a Patrol, but with some of the cool off-road features removed. AKA Infiniti Q-something or other. They're a nice size.

    I bet a Hi-Lo or whatever that other cantilever...
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    If small parking garage is a significant concern,...

    If small parking garage is a significant concern, and you were satisfied with the size of a 4Runner, then why not a used Lexus GX? V8 (more towing ability), same basic size as a 4Runner.

    Note that...
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    I wouldn't ski Palisades or any of the LCC/BCC...

    I wouldn't ski Palisades or any of the LCC/BCC resorts on a weekend. It's a traffic, parking, and lift line nightmare.

    I have a very strong preference for Alta or Snowbird over Palisades. YMMV...
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    He has a merit badge in perverted miscreancy.

    He has a merit badge in perverted miscreancy.
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    Spied at Mt Rose: no idea what the plate means,...

    Spied at Mt Rose: no idea what the plate means, but the combination of 1) plate frame that says "I can teach you how to ski," 2) the PSIA sticker, 3) the old ski rack that only fits skinny skis, and...
  10. Any of you ever have to cut out U joints in order...

    Any of you ever have to cut out U joints in order to remove them from a driveshaft? I never did, before today...

    That sucked. The center of the U joint cross was too big to press the joint far...
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    Buy some big skis.

    Buy some big skis.
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    Might as well dually it.

    Might as well dually it.
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    Sequioa is an excellent choice for OP stated...

    Sequioa is an excellent choice for OP stated needs. Basically a Tundra with a Tahoe/Yukon sized body on it.
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    See my post above. Those 200cm Lotus are waiting...

    See my post above. Those 200cm Lotus are waiting for a new home and a trip to AK.
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    3/4-ton and up tend to lose less MPG when towing...

    3/4-ton and up tend to lose less MPG when towing vs when not - I think it's because they're just big heavy beasts all the time. Anecdote time again: my experience, with gas engine HD trucks, had...
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    3/4-ton vehicle seems a bit overkill for a tent...

    3/4-ton vehicle seems a bit overkill for a tent trailer.

    The suggestion for a used Lexus GX is a solid one. More powerful than 4Runner that OP expressed an interest in, and has tiny 3rd row...
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    I agree that Toyota's E CVT is much more reliable...

    I agree that Toyota's E CVT is much more reliable than the typical CVT. Mrs C has a RAV4 hybrid with that transmission. It works well, no issues so far, but only around 50K miles on it.

    Anecdotes...
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    I have a pair of DPS Lotus 120s mounted for your...

    I have a pair of DPS Lotus 120s mounted for your BSL, in gear swap. Search under my name. 200cm of awesomeness.
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    The towing requirement rules out a lot of...

    The towing requirement rules out a lot of crossovers that use CVT transmissions. Keep that in mind when searching.
  20. Only if Aquaseal is involved, eh.

    Only if Aquaseal is involved, eh.
  21. Delivery drivers don't want to come down my...

    Delivery drivers don't want to come down my driveway in winter, so they leave packages at the street. They get swiped occasionally.
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    Day or night. People spouting howdy neighbor!

    Day or night. People spouting howdy neighbor!
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    Thanks - for this project, if it works at all,...

    Thanks - for this project, if it works at all, that's all I need! The crankset is a FSA Vero, some low end road triple.

    So far, nothing has been so stuck I couldn't remove it. Bottom bracket...
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    Thanks - I'll give it a try. Wasn't sure if there...

    Thanks - I'll give it a try. Wasn't sure if there were range stops of some sort built into the front derailleur - something more limiting than the set screws.

    My parts bin delivered on a bottom...
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    Thanks guys - I'll rebuild it. Follow up...

    Thanks guys - I'll rebuild it.

    Follow up question, as I root through my parts bin: I happen to have a new SRAM X7 front derailleur that is labeled 2x10. The old rusty derailleur is a X5, no...
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    I have bins of old and/or take off bike parts,...

    I have bins of old and/or take off bike parts, plenty to bring this back to life. It has a 3x10 drivetrain with a road triple crank, flat bar mountain shifters and brakes. The brakes seem...
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    Q on aluminum frame corrosion: I picked up a...

    Q on aluminum frame corrosion:

    I picked up a free bike for Mrs C to use as a camping bike - a leave it locked up without concern type of bike. It's a Motobecane hybrid aluminum frame (label says...
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    I didn't know North Face made a sleeping bag with...

    I didn't know North Face made a sleeping bag with special "cum shield" technology. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240321/addb14ee556e858321d27d3844a65146.jpg
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    This was minty fresh newness. Kinda had to buy...

    This was minty fresh newness. Kinda had to buy it.

    You guys are a bad influence. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240321/60fda637f033e261a51cf3f57bbda5a1.jpg
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    Wanna buy it for me? I'll trade you some DPS...

    Wanna buy it for me? I'll trade you some DPS Lotus 120s.
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    Thanks. Tempted, but I don't know if I really...

    Thanks. Tempted, but I don't know if I really need it. Guess I could sell it again.
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    I also have a lead on a Boss Katana 50 MK2 for...

    I also have a lead on a Boss Katana 50 MK2 for $100. Should I grab it? Reviews are generally positive, I've never messed with one. I don't want another overly complicated amp though.
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    Yep. Ranting into the void...

    Yep. Ranting into the void...
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    Picked it up. Nice condition. $80!...

    Picked it up. Nice condition. $80! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240320/521fb515e7af70a80d511db9c8e88504.jpg
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    This is the rant thread - quit trying to de-rant...

    This is the rant thread - quit trying to de-rant my rant!

    I don't know what an Ai rear hub is. Is it something Cannondale, to go with the lefty?
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    I haven't paid any attention to modern...

    I haven't paid any attention to modern Specialized. If they've stopped the stupid shocks, then good. IIRC it wasn't just the brain shocks - didn't they have custom mounts integrated into rear shocks?...
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    Even setting aside my hatred for Specialized as a...

    Even setting aside my hatred for Specialized as a company, I'm gonna disagree. Specialized has used proprietary bullshit on their bikes for a long time. Custom shocks have got to be one of the worst...
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    My Honda ASS only works if the battery is fully...

    My Honda ASS only works if the battery is fully charged. It's still annoying if in stop and go traffic or going through a bunch of stop signs - but that's why there's an on/off switch right there...
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    It's a cocktail. One part piss, one part vinegar,...

    It's a cocktail. One part piss, one part vinegar, a splash of triple sec, a squeeze of lime, pour over rocks and serve to Reyes. Salud!
  40. Honestly, for non performance vehicles, I've used...

    Honestly, for non performance vehicles, I've used Autozone stuff with a lifetime warranty when I expected to actually make use of the warranty. A Tahoe with rear drums might be in that category - a...
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    Thanks - I'm going to see if I can grab it. Will...

    Thanks - I'm going to see if I can grab it. Will update if I do.

    A Vox AC10 or AC15 would be fantastic, but not realistic in the near future. I need to practice more than anything else!
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    I have a Peavey Vypyr amp that I don't like...

    I have a Peavey Vypyr amp that I don't like (noisy, over complicated, seems mostly good for making terrible distortion), so am unloading it. Considering picking up a Fender Champion 40 for very...
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    Yep. It was truly amazing.

    Yep. It was truly amazing.
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    I was once sitting at a sidewalk table at a...

    I was once sitting at a sidewalk table at a restaurant, and across the street was a hipster on a fixie bike, riding no hands, and using those hands to text on his phone. Not looking up at all.

    A...
  45. A CX-5?

    A CX-5?
  46. In general (not specific to Mazda), Brembo basic...

    In general (not specific to Mazda), Brembo basic blank rotors, or Centric brand - - these tend to be pretty good quality for decent prices. Don't buy drilled rotors.

    I like ceramic pads, they seem...
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    Muhuhuhaaahaaaahahahhaha! Yer welcome.

    Muhuhuhaaahaaaahahahhaha!

    Yer welcome.
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    Yes. Be patient, he can take a few days to...

    Yes. Be patient, he can take a few days to respond sometimes.
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    I have plenty of other big skis. Bump for last...

    I have plenty of other big skis.

    Bump for last day before possible Northern California hand-off trip.
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    More likely this:...

    More likely this:...
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