mardi 30 août 2016
lundi 29 août 2016
Our wonderful healthcare system...
I remember when I was six, about 40 years ago, I broke my wrist. I went home, told my parents and by the time I convinced my dad I was genuinely hurt, he took me to the doctor. The doctor takes x-rays, "yep, it's broken" and puts it in a cast. Total time was probably less than 8 hours from the time I broke it to the time I got home with my shiny, new cast.
Fast forward to 2016.
My best friend tripped in a parking lot on Saturday and heard a 'snap' in her foot along with intense pain. She drove herself to the emergency room where they took x-rays. "Yep, it's broken. Here's a referral to an orthopedic specialist." Considering this was Saturday and not life threatening, they just wrapped it in a soft cast and sent her on her way, crutches in hand.
This morning she calls the orthopedic specialist and they inform her that because of her HMO she needs to see her primary care physician first. Despite the fact that she has x-rays with a report from the radiologist in hand, in addition to the referral given to her in the ER.
So then she calls her primary care and they can't see her before tomorrow afternoon. So now she's going on 3+ days before even having this PCP look at it, and he's just going to say "yep, it's broken" and refer her to an orthopedic specialist. At this rate, she'll be lucky to be in a cast by the end of the week. All for a simple broken bone.
Will there even be a point to setting it now? How fkn long does someone need to go with a broken bone today? And she pays $300/mo for this shi**y HMO. Unbelievable.
As much as I'd like to blame the Chairman for this I know it's not entirely his fault. Our healthcare system as been on this path for a couple of decades now. It has truly turned into an industry. Moral of the story, don't get sick/hurt.
Last edited by VegasJen; Today at 02:37 AM.
Our wonderful healthcare system...
Suggestions for midly upgraded C5 fuel system
Hello all,
Suggestions for midly upgraded C5 fuel system
I believe I am reaching the maximum capacity for my factory fuel system for my C5 and want to upgrade it without going crazy.
My current mods are as follows:
small cam
bolt ons
heads (will be installed shortly)
ZEX 75 hp wet shot (I want to go to 150 shot, thus why I need the upgrade)
Z06/LS6 intake manifold
LS6/LS1 port polished throttle body
I was looking at perhaps an aeromotive 340 intank pump and perhaps a used set of LS7/LS3 injectors. But, I am still on the stock Ls1 fuel rails and heard I may need some adapters to make that work?
Any suggestions would be appreciated. Building this car up with used parts has actually been pretty neat and much friendlier on the wallet. So I'm hoping to come up with a budget friendly way to upgrade my fuel system without going crazy. This is my last goal in terms of performance upgrades for the vehicle.
Thanks.
Suggestions for midly upgraded C5 fuel system
C7 Corvette Custom Fitted Seat Covers
New gm "stage 2" rear spoiler extension kit 2015 corvette z06 gm#23256573
New gm "stage 2" rear spoiler extension kit 2015 corvette z06 gm#23256573
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Jesse Jackson Praised Trump in '98 for LIFETIME of helping African American Community
Jesse Jackson Praised Trump in '98 for LIFETIME of helping African American Community
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Engine Rebuilder Responsibility?
I way overpaid an NCRS engine rebuilder to completely rebuild my 265. Now it appears a hydraulic valve is not pumping up, rocker arm will not stay on the valve tip and it bent the pushrod. Engine has 13 miles on it. The guy is telling me to R&R the lifter, if that's what's wrong, and he'll send me a lifter
If I wanted to build or dismantle the engine I wouldn't have paid him to do it. Oh yeah it's has a real nice rear main seal leak.
Engine Rebuilder Responsibility?
If I wanted to build or dismantle the engine I wouldn't have paid him to do it. Oh yeah it's has a real nice rear main seal leak.
Thoughts?
Engine Rebuilder Responsibility?
C6 muffler rubber insulators
Why should democrats help blacks?
The blacks are just going to vote dem regardless. Look at all the cities run by dems. They're all chitholes with very high poverty, especially amongst the black community.
We all know that dems only care about votes. So if blacks are going to vote dems regardless, why the hell should the democrats do anything to lift them up?
Last edited by RJ-92; Today at 11:26 PM.
Why should democrats help blacks?
Corvette Road Assistance Choice
Question about dim DIC display
I have a second separate question today and that's about the DIC display being very dim all of a sudden. Can hardly see it in the daytime and I can't seem to get it to brighten past a certain point no matter if the headlights are on or off.
Question about dim DIC display
The dial lights seem to be OK but I think they too also might be more dim then they should be. They do brighten and dim when I turn the switch back and forth so I know the switch is working but it just won't brighten the DIC enough to see it in the daytime.
Broken switch? Busted fuse? Bad DIC display? Other reason?
I'm asking because most of what I find online is about the HUD and that seems OK but it too could probably be a bit brighter.
Anyway, any help is appreciated.
Thanks,
Kevin
Question about dim DIC display
Took this bad boy out today.......
2007 Mercedes Benz S65 Twin Turbo V12.
Bought in Calgary, serviced at Mercedes, have service records.
decent power 621/738 but lugging around 5000 lbs it needs it. Beautiful inside and out, tons of stuff to play with (and go wrong), looks great, I can get it for cheap (I know the owner of the dealership) and I love MB.
I will take the long weekend to think about it.
Edit: I just realized how gay the title is.........this gonna be good.
Last edited by themonk; Today at 09:36 PM.
Took this bad boy out today.......
2004 Corvette Z06 660+ RWHP w/ TR6060
2004 Z06
Machine Silver (the fastest color)
61k Miles
660+ RWHP
Machine Silver (the fastest color)
61k Miles
660+ RWHP
Short Description:
This car was meticulously assembled by me and tuned by Bret Bradbury (BlownBlueZ06). I have been a part of the Corvette Community since 2004 and have learned a great deal about the C5 platform. Everything I learned went into the build of this vehicle. It is very pristine and has 0 issues. It has never been driven "hard", but has been driven. It is a motor and blower upgrade away from being a real beast. Moving on from this awesome car is hard, but it is time for a change so I can go bigger next time. Serious inquires only.
Asking $32,000.
Mods:
A&A Corvette V3-Si Supercharger Kit
Upgraded Large Supercharger Intake
3.4 Inch Pulley
A&A Stage 2 Cam
Comp Cam Double Value Spring Kit
Competition Cams 7795-16 Hi-Tech 5/16" Diameter 7.375" Length Pushrods
Oil cooler
Oil cooler fittings and hoses
Low-Profile Oil Cooler Thermostat
Dewitt's Shortened Radiator
Meziere Street Electric Water Pump
A&A 800 RWHP Fuel System
Alky Control Methanol Injection
Methanol Pressure Sensor
Wideband O2 Sensor
Defi Boost Gauge
Defi Fuel Pressure Gauge
2 Gauge Pillar Pod
Longtube Headers and Catless X-Pipe
Corsa Tigershark Touring Catback
C6Z TR6060 and Differential
RKT56 TR6060 Conversion Brackets
McLeod RXT Twin Disk Clutch
LG GT2 Coilovers
C6 Z51 Large Break Rotors and Caliper Extensions
CCW 19 inch SP500 19/10 and 19/11
Nitto Invos Front Tires 275/30/19
Nitto NT-05R Rear Tires 305/35/19
LED Halo Taillights
LED Switchback Daytime Running/Turn Signal Lights
LED White License Plate Lighting
Complete Dynamat of Vehicle
Double Din Center Console
Pioneer AppRadio 4 SPH-DA120 w/ Apple CarPlay
Double D Mods complete sound system with rear center sub
Rear Trunk Partition
Passport X50 Radar Detector hardwired with bracket
Professionally Tuned by Bret Bradbury
HP Tuner Suite
I will be posting more video and pictures in the coming days.
Last edited by Chrisrokc; Today at 08:40 PM.
2004 Corvette Z06 660+ RWHP w/ TR6060
Republicans for ...
Windmills and mmgw
ERL not playing nice with my belts...
What am I missing here guys. I have my ERL short block back in the car and trying to get the AC belt on and it's tigher than a nats *** in the arctic... I have verified several times the belt is the proper 41" belt.
ERL not playing nice with my belts...
The block is a 5.3 with my stock accessories and the same ATI damper that was on the old motor.
The belt isn't even close to fitting, so is there anything with the block that would move the AC compressor out away from the damper?
ERL not playing nice with my belts...
Proof We Are Living In THE MATRIX: Hammer Vs Mirror @ 120,000fps
Proof We Are Living In THE MATRIX: Hammer Vs Mirror @ 120,000fps
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5x15 steel riveted wheels.
Beware if modding - Water pump denied
Guys,
My car is modded quite a bit. However I was a little surprised when a faulty water pump was not covered at 23K miles. Just a note to all you modders out there. GM seems pretty serious about not covering modded cars. I have a great relationship with my service advisor and he loves that I beat on the car and drive real fast. Im not mad or anything . Just surprised. If your gonna play you gotta pay. So far I have paid for a transmission and a water pump. What's next?
Beware if modding - Water pump denied
My car is modded quite a bit. However I was a little surprised when a faulty water pump was not covered at 23K miles. Just a note to all you modders out there. GM seems pretty serious about not covering modded cars. I have a great relationship with my service advisor and he loves that I beat on the car and drive real fast. Im not mad or anything . Just surprised. If your gonna play you gotta pay. So far I have paid for a transmission and a water pump. What's next?
Kevin
Beware if modding - Water pump denied
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