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#61

General Car Banter / Re: What Did You Do To Your Ca...

Last post by Blueprint - Nov 20, 2025, 08:10 PM

Placed the TR6 in storage (registration wise) through Quebec's new scandalous multi-million dollar online tool. At least, the system works!

#62

Show and Shine / Re: I'm an Audi owner again.

Last post by RRocket - Nov 20, 2025, 10:41 AM

All fixed??

I'm still trying to clean out the cylinder of a few pieces of aluminum.  Gotta also get a better look at the injector head to see if it's damaged, looks like the negative electrode might have bounced around in there for a while...
Also, might be some scratches in the cylinder wall, hard to tell, but it doesn't look great.  Not much I can do about them though.

After some more cleaning/vacuuming I think I might start it with the spark plug out to blow out anything still in there...hopefully.  Then, install the insert, stake it, let Loctite cure, install plug and give it a try.

Alright! Keep us posted

#63

Off-Topic / Re: Things that make you sad, ...

Last post by Gurgie - Nov 20, 2025, 09:48 AM

Why not take the opportunity to try some products from other countries.  I'm a fan of Irish Whiskey and have heard good things about Japanese Whiskey but haven't tried any yet.

Mostly because bourbon is delicious and sits at a reasonable price point compared to other whiskeys.  IMO, a $60 bourbon is a similar value to a $120 bottle of Scotch. But I agree, there are other good whiskeys out there.

Totally get it.  There are good values from other countries.  Here's a couple that I found on our liquor store website.

https://www.anbl.com/casks-of-lindores-bourbon-700ml-42446

https://www.anbl.com/jura-bourbon-cask-750ml-40140

Have always heard that ANBL punches above its weight with its whiskey selection and pricing.

Yeah, that Jura seems like a very good price, I usually get their 12yr old scotch when it goes on sale at the LCBO https://www.lcbo.com/en/jura-12-year-old-single-malt-38927

I have enjoyed this whiskey as well, it's been in my flask in my golf bag for most of the fall season as my go to "birdie juice" https://www.lcbo.com/en/wayne-gretzky-red-cask-whisky-472332

And cognac is on sale right now, so I might have to grab a bottle this week https://www.lcbo.com/en/remy-martin-vsop-cognac-4101

#64

Off-Topic / Re: Things that make you sad, ...

Last post by Oliver - Nov 20, 2025, 08:28 AM

Why not take the opportunity to try some products from other countries.  I'm a fan of Irish Whiskey and have heard good things about Japanese Whiskey but haven't tried any yet.

Mostly because bourbon is delicious and sits at a reasonable price point compared to other whiskeys.  IMO, a $60 bourbon is a similar value to a $120 bottle of Scotch. But I agree, there are other good whiskeys out there.

Totally get it.  There are good values from other countries.  Here's a couple that I found on our liquor store website.

https://www.anbl.com/casks-of-lindores-bourbon-700ml-42446

https://www.anbl.com/jura-bourbon-cask-750ml-40140

Have always heard that ANBL punches above its weight with its whiskey selection and pricing.

#65

Off-Topic / Re: Things that make you sad, ...

Last post by Tortoise - Nov 19, 2025, 11:23 AM

Those do look like good options.  Unfortunately the LCBO doesn't carry them.

I did recently grab a bottle of Bowmore 12 that was $10 off. I forgot how much I love an Islay Scotch.

#66

Show and Shine / Re: I'm an Audi owner again.

Last post by blur911 - Nov 19, 2025, 09:38 AM

All fixed??

I'm still trying to clean out the cylinder of a few pieces of aluminum.  Gotta also get a better look at the injector head to see if it's damaged, looks like the negative electrode might have bounced around in there for a while...
Also, might be some scratches in the cylinder wall, hard to tell, but it doesn't look great.  Not much I can do about them though.

After some more cleaning/vacuuming I think I might start it with the spark plug out to blow out anything still in there...hopefully.  Then, install the insert, stake it, let Loctite cure, install plug and give it a try.

#67

Off-Topic / Re: Things that make you sad, ...

Last post by Johnnymac - Nov 19, 2025, 09:37 AM

Why not take the opportunity to try some products from other countries.  I'm a fan of Irish Whiskey and have heard good things about Japanese Whiskey but haven't tried any yet.

Mostly because bourbon is delicious and sits at a reasonable price point compared to other whiskeys.  IMO, a $60 bourbon is a similar value to a $120 bottle of Scotch. But I agree, there are other good whiskeys out there.

Totally get it.  There are good values from other countries.  Here's a couple that I found on our liquor store website.

https://www.anbl.com/casks-of-lindores-bourbon-700ml-42446

https://www.anbl.com/jura-bourbon-cask-750ml-40140

#68

Show and Shine / Re: The Mighty Highlander

Last post by Firm - Nov 19, 2025, 07:45 AM

Yeah, I don't think the oil change intervals contributed, though 10K is stretching it on an older vehicle IMO. Like Ron, I wouldn't be opposed to tossing in a can of rear main repair from one of the reputable brands; Blue Devil, Rislone, etc). Won't hurt anything at this point, and if it works, it works.

#69

General Car Banter / Re: What Did You Do To Your Ca...

Last post by TheHire - Nov 18, 2025, 11:52 PM

she just loves all Subarus

It's not too late to find another wife...

 

Hey, I like Subarus too !!

It's okay man, we all have our faults!

#70

Show and Shine / Re: I'm an Audi owner again.

Last post by RRocket - Nov 18, 2025, 10:54 PM

All fixed??