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If you won the lottery today...

It depends on the prize money. I've won $5 before out of a $2 investment. I came out ahead, so that's still winning. But it's not enough for me to retire. Now, if I won $500 mil, then that'd be a different story. I'd disappear for a few years traveling the world, and leave all the initial...
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- Post #62
- May 22, 2022
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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How do I know which oxygen sensor to buy? For Sienna 2004.

I looked at the Toyota parts website again. I realized that in some of the images I can actually scroll down for more info. Lo and behold, I found the part number:
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- Post #7
- May 21, 2017
- Forum: The Garage
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How do I know which oxygen sensor to buy? For Sienna 2004.

Unfortunately, from searching the past day, I have not encountered any other parts website that gave me the sensor part. The closest one that I found was the default Toyota dealer parts site:
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- Post #3
- May 20, 2017
- Forum: The Garage
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How do I know which oxygen sensor to buy? For Sienna 2004.

Hi all, This is for a Toyota Sienna 2004 XLE AWD. I'm looking to replace the following oxygen sensor: Here's a screenshot from the repair manual: When I tried searching for oxygen sensor on one of the dealer websites (Toyota Overstock Parts template), I got multiple results. More...
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- May 20, 2017
- Replies: 6
- Forum: The Garage
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What's the best way to represent 3 variables (with 2 related to one) visually?

I want to show that for certain people attraction is based on two things: brains and beauty. Attraction is high when both are high. Attraction is also high when either one is high. Attraction is low when both are low. Any ideas on how to visualize this so the relationship is easily understood...
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- Feb 9, 2017
- Replies: 7
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Has anyone experienced any strange behaviors on their smartphones?

I checked my settings. Although I have a Do Not Disturb option, I do not have any active rulesets that would cause to auto reply. I've never even messed around with rulesets. Sent from my MotoG3 using Tapatalk
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- Post #19
- Feb 7, 2017
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Has anyone experienced any strange behaviors on their smartphones?

I'm aware of that option, but the call and text happened at 16:01 and 16:02. I put my phone in my locker and didn't access it until 17:30. My locker is locked, and my phone has a pattern lock. The only thing I can think of is some phone assistant like Google Assist acting on my behalf. If that...
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- Post #16
- Feb 7, 2017
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Has anyone experienced any strange behaviors on their smartphones?

I have an Android phone. I use Google's Messenger app as my default SMS application. Lately, I've been getting phone calls from a particular number. When I searched for this number, others have also received unsolicited calls from the same number. So, I kept ignoring its phone calls. Yesterday...
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- Feb 6, 2017
- Replies: 18
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Custom middle seat for a Toyota Sienna 2004?

Picture of empty middle row: http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/qacer/sienna_middle_seat_001.jpg I've been searching for ways or companies who can customize an additional middle row seat for a Toyota Sienna 2004. The only thing close that I saw was a Youtube video...
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- Jun 5, 2016
- Replies: 0
- Forum: The Garage
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How do I know which part to pick?

Hmm. Silly question. But does the left and right compatibility possibly refer to left-hand and right-hand drive Seinnas?
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- Post #4
- Mar 9, 2016
- Forum: The Garage
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How do I know which part to pick?

Ahh. Tsk. I'd figured Toyota would label the parts uniquely. I wasn't expecting to know if it was the left or right part. Thanks for the tip!
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- Post #3
- Mar 9, 2016
- Forum: The Garage
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How do I know which part to pick?

Hi all, I have to replace a manifold converter for my Toyota Sienna 2004. I have the part number that needs replacement, but when I searched for the part on RockAuto, there are a bunch of options. Some of the manifold converter options pertain to different OEM numbers, too...
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- Mar 9, 2016
- Replies: 5
- Forum: The Garage
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Slime repair for punctured tires

I was reading about spare tires for my van about a year ago. The only recommendation was to get the same type of tire, and then interchange that tire with the other tires during tire rotation. This would make the spare threads even with the other tires. I could not find a suitable donut tire...
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- Post #9
- Sep 13, 2015
- Forum: The Garage
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Slime repair for punctured tires

I just read some reviews, and it also stated that it was not designed for sidewall cuts. My tire damage looks like someone stabbed it with a knife on the side.
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- Post #3
- Sep 12, 2015
- Forum: The Garage
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Slime repair for punctured tires

My minivan normally comes with run flats, so I have not spare tire. I stuck with conventional tires because they were cheaper and seemed to ride nicer. Recently, my tire received a deep puncture from an object on the road. The only way to get out of that situation was to call a tow truck. For...
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- Sep 12, 2015
- Replies: 12
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For no foreign transaction fee cards, do Visa and Mastercard calculate differently?

I have a Visa and Mastercard credit cards that both offer no foreign transaction fees. I put a charge on both cards on different dates (several days apart). The amount on the Visa was twice as much as the Mastercard in Euros. Comparing the XE.com rate to the effective actual rate charged on the...
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- Aug 30, 2015
- Replies: 3
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Service allocation approach?

I'm looking for some tips on how to approach optimizing the allocation of field service agents. Basically, field service agents are experts who are able to troubleshoot a system that are installed in different regions. They have to be present in order to troubleshoot a system. The challenge is...
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- Jul 14, 2015
- Replies: 0
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Calculating noise figure of handheld radio

Not homework. I think I figured it out. All I can say is that rounding values can throw one off sometimes. The actual dB value for the channel bandwidth is actually 43.98, but somehow, they rounded it down to 43. The The S/N value was determined via a bit error rate vs. energy per bit to...
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- Post #5
- Mar 27, 2015
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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Calculating noise figure of handheld radio

http://www.motorolasolutions.com/content/dam/msi/docs/business/products/two-way_radios/portable_radios/wide_area_large_business_portable_radios/dp4400/_documents/_staticfiles/en_dp4000_4pp_specsheet_v2.pdf This is not the right spec sheet because I don't have it on this computer. Anyway, the...
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- Post #3
- Mar 27, 2015
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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Calculating noise figure of handheld radio

I'm trying to figure out how a Noise Figure value for a handheld radio was derived. Here is the mathematical relationship used: Radio sensitivity (-120 dBm) minus S/N (5 dB) minus Bandwidth (43 dB-Hz) minus thermal noise (-174 dBm/Hz) equals Noise Figure (6 dB) The radio sensitivity of -120...
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- Mar 24, 2015
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Ask a Technical Professional
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Tax question on medical expenses

There used to be a tax thread here, but I don't see it. I'm using Turbo Tax and it asks the following: "Did Either of You Have Any Medical Expenses in 2014? Tell us if you and Karolina paid out-of-pocket medical expenses for doctors, dentists, hospitals, health insurance and health savings...
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- Jan 30, 2015
- Replies: 2
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Sienna 2004 XLE AWD - rolls forward downhill even on reverse

Sienna 2004 XLE AWD - rolls forward downhill even on reverse Parallel parking with a Sienna 2004 XLE all wheel drive has always been challenging for me on a 15% grade slope. I always have to keep my feet on both pedal and brake because even on reverse the van rolls forward. Recently, I had a...
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- Dec 7, 2014
- Replies: 1
- Forum: The Garage
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360 Degree View Parking Assist

I agree that the Landrover camera system looks pretty sweet. Currently, what's missing from a DIY perspective is the software overlay that ties all the camera perspectives into a bird's eye view, or like the Landrover, some guide line estimating your trajectory. I also think Valeo has some...
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- Post #7
- Nov 20, 2014
- Forum: The Garage
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Need help determining part for Sienna '04

The mechanic told me that I need to replace a part in my Sienna. Specifically, Toyota part# 44250-08041 (http://www.toyotapartszone.com/oem/toyota~gear~assy~power~ste~44250-08041.html). I'm browsing RockAuto and found this part...
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- Nov 19, 2014
- Replies: 1
- Forum: The Garage
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360 Degree View Parking Assist

Damn, that's a pretty detailed post! Actually, the 3D printing is a good idea. I just didn't think about it. It would be good to 3D print a dome that can hold a secondary monitor on my dash. I was actually thinking of just hanging the camera monitor on my visor. Plus, this would allow me to fold...
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- Post #5
- Nov 19, 2014
- Forum: The Garage
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360 Degree View Parking Assist

Has anyone gotten an after market 360 degree view parking assist system installed in their car? I just found this one recently: http://www.poweramper.com/style/frame/templates15/product_detail.asp?lang=2&customer_id=2076&name_id=82683&content_set=color_5&Directory_ID=66794&id=367914 I'm...
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- Nov 18, 2014
- Replies: 9
- Forum: The Garage
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How do I make analog cameras IP enabled?

Damn.. It looks like this may be a bit pricey for now.. This is the cheapest solution I could find: http://store.videosurveillance.com/axis-m7014-video-encoder?sc=34&category=55008 ....
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- Post #14
- Nov 13, 2014
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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How do I make analog cameras IP enabled?

Actually, the camera is not just for parking. I eventually want to record the video from all cameras. I plan on putting the cameras underneath the headlights and the reverse lights. The reason why parking is important for now is that I'm driving a minivan all over Europe, and I've already...
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- Post #13
- Nov 13, 2014
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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How do I make analog cameras IP enabled?

I was thinking something similar to this camera: http://www.pyleaudio.com/sku/PLCM38FRV/Universal-Mount-Optional-Front-View-and-Rear-View-Backup-Color-CMD-Distance-Scale-Line-Camera- ... but without the distance lines.
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- Post #4
- Nov 12, 2014
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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How do I make analog cameras IP enabled?

I want to install four, tiny cameras on my car; one on each corner. I, then, need to display the video output simultaneously to my Nexus 7. I found an Android app called tinyCam Monitor that will allow me to display multiple video streams. It supports IP cameras. I was thinking that if I can...
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- Nov 12, 2014
- Replies: 13
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Struts or shocks - Toyota 2006 Corolla LE?

I'm reading about the difference between shocks and struts, but I can't seem to tell if my car use both or either one. Since my cars ride has been getting rougher, I got it checked out and the mechanic told me that I need new struts and shocks. However, I did not get any part number or...
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- Oct 1, 2014
- Replies: 10
- Forum: The Garage
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Can someone help me find the name of this song?

Bingo! It's Everything by Fremont is correct. Thank you!
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- Post #5
- Sep 23, 2014
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Can someone help me find the name of this song?

Where do I find their music? That group name is not even coming up on Google.
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- Post #3
- Sep 23, 2014
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Can someone help me find the name of this song?

http://vimeo.com/105519358 I've searched on Google multiple times, but I got no hits. Does anyone know the name of the artist and the song name?
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- Sep 23, 2014
- Replies: 4
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Is black the best car color?

Even with Ebay, I did not find the exact color. Actually, it's not a big deal since the paint on the car is coming off. It's time for a paint job soon.
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- Post #4
- Sep 21, 2014
- Forum: The Garage
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Is black the best car color?

I was searching for replacement side view mirrors for a Toyota Corolla. The only place that I found the exact color was from a genuine Toyota store. However, this was priced significantly higher than the other brands. For all these other brands, the colors they have are normally in black. If...
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- Sep 21, 2014
- Replies: 27
- Forum: The Garage
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Airbnb guest selection for children?

When booking on Airbnb.com do you normally include kids under 5 in the guest count? I'm just curious what your take on it is.
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- Apr 12, 2014
- Replies: 2
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Custom mount brackets?

I tried Crutchfield. The agent said they do not carry any brackets individually. I've contacted a few sites I found on Google. Hopefully, I'll get some responses.
- Qacer
- Post #5
- Dec 30, 2013
- Forum: The Garage
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Custom mount brackets?

I have a Toyota Sienna 2004.
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- Post #3
- Dec 30, 2013
- Forum: The Garage
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Custom mount brackets?

I've read various DIY posts about fabricating a custom bracket for mounting an overhead DVD. Unfortunately, I do not have an ability at this time to do any custom fabrication. Are there places online where I can order ready-made mount for my car? Or even a place where I can order a...
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- Dec 30, 2013
- Replies: 5
- Forum: The Garage

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