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What is your current up down speed ? I recently got a speed upgrade for the same price

Cable Internet only. 75/7 for ~$55 through Midco. DL speeds are usually between 90-95. Very happy with their service. They offer gigabit here, but haven't seen a reason to upgrade yet.
- BStorm
- Post #65
- Jan 21, 2018
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
2005 impala overheats when its driven, normal temp when idling

A flush isn't really necessary, given that most of the cooling system was already emptied (save for some in the block and heater core). Dave is on the right track with air trapped in the system. The coolant can't circulate properly, causing overheating. The 3.4s are tricky in that aspect...
- BStorm
- Post #9
- Jan 12, 2018
- Forum: The Garage
Is your work starting to shut down yet for the holidays?

Winding down quick. At my work, (except for on-call staff) is shutting down all next week and New Year's day. We have to take 3 days PTO or unpaid, but rest is company-paid.
- BStorm
- Post #22
- Dec 20, 2017
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
1/3 Of New Vehicles Missing A Spare Tire

I wouldn't consider a vehicle without one. I've had three incidents in the last 10 years. One was a nail through the sidewall. Second time the rim popped the bead and shredded the sidewall. Third incident was caused by striking the edge of a curb, splitting the inner liner of the sidewall...
- BStorm
- Post #39
- Oct 19, 2017
- Forum: The Garage
What were the specs of your first computer?

First computer used, an Apple II GS in 1st grade. Tiny color screen and giant dot matrix printer. First family computer was a Power Macintosh 6500 purchased in 1997. PowerPC 603e@225MHz, 32MB RAM, 3GB HD, 33.6K modem. Running Mac OS 7.6.1 on a 15' 1024x768 screen. I think my parents paid around...
- BStorm
- Post #58
- Oct 19, 2017
- Forum: Computer Building
GM W-body jacking points / stand location on very rusted car?

The factory jack points are crap, period. I have an '05 Grand Prix and those are the only rusty parts on the car. Even a non-rusted one started to curl when I used the factory jack to swap a tire. I have found the subframe on the front works well (use a ramp for clearance if needed) and the...
- BStorm
- Post #6
- Sep 1, 2017
- Forum: The Garage
What car do you drive?

2004 Chevrolet Venture LWB, 125K miles. Owned 2 years. Handy hauler (massive cargo space), general use vehicle. 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP, 87K miles. Owned almost 9 years. Road trip / commuter / go fast vehicle. Would like to eventually upgrade to something newer, but the lack of car...
- BStorm
- Post #84
- Jun 29, 2017
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
What's the oldest PC you've got up and running?

My own nostalgia toy is an Apple Powerbook G3 "Pismo" purchased for $30 on eBay last year. I had to swap out the optical drive, the batteries (both main and PRAM) were fried and bottom casing was cracked, but everything else worked. Boots into Mac OS 9.2.1 or 10.4.11. I use it mainly to play old...
- BStorm
- Post #29
- Feb 25, 2017
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
Tahoe issues

I agree its a definite possibility, though I would still recommend the deferred maintenance items done first. Having a tuned up ignition system and a verified fuel quantity/pressure will make troubleshooting possible intake issues easier. I had to do the same thing on my 04' Venture to find the...
- BStorm
- Post #8
- Feb 15, 2017
- Forum: The Garage
Tahoe issues

Other than the failing knock sensor, the remaining codes are pointing to deferred maintenance items. A lean code on both banks point to a fuel quantity problem. I would replace the fuel filter first. It if doesn't resolve, test fuel pressure (and quantity) at the rail before going further. Low...
- BStorm
- Post #6
- Feb 14, 2017
- Forum: The Garage
1990 F150, who here has/had one?

My 90 also locked into position until the wheel was turned or manually cancelled. The turn signal cam might have debris jammed in there or its mechanically broken. I had to use a bit of WD-40 on mine to get it working good. It was as if the previous owner never used it.
- BStorm
- Post #11
- Jan 26, 2017
- Forum: The Garage
1990 F150, who here has/had one?

I owned a '90 5.0/AOD 4x4 until I sold it 5 years ago running strong w/165K. I put about 20K miles on it. The transmission needs quality fluid and proper interval filter changes, otherwise there is little to go wrong. My only real complaint about the AOD is overdrive is really tall so if you...
- BStorm
- Post #4
- Jan 21, 2017
- Forum: The Garage

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