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RaginCajunz
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re: Help Me Pick a Truck - OT Favorite topic
Posted by RaginCajunz on 10/6/26 at 8:29 am to WillFerrellisking
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You WILL NOT carry 4 people comfortable in a frontier
I watched a video comparing the Tacoma and the Ridgeline last night. I'm pretty well convinced my growing teenage boys will not fit in the rear of anything less than a full sized truck now, which is what I've always driven. The Ridgeline looks like a good retirement age truck, but not family of 4 sized.
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re: SpaceX proposes major cargo facility in Vermilion Parish
Posted by RaginCajunz on 10/6/26 at 7:12 am to coolpapaboze
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Is this essentially going to be a private infrastructure project? If so, it will be fascinating to watch.
You mean like watching things actually happen quickly and efficiently and properly?
re: SpaceX proposes major cargo facility in Vermilion Parish
Posted by RaginCajunz on 10/5/26 at 4:37 pm to RaginCajunz
just stumbled upon this
re: Zoysia Palisades help/advice needed
Posted by RaginCajunz on 10/5/26 at 4:31 pm to southofyou
I let mine grow in for a while, but I maintain mine at 2" which is on the upper end of what I've read is ideal. And yes, it greens up with fresh growth. It tends to have yellow lower stems and is always VERY thick and lots of thatch. It grows so thick that the clippings just sit on top. That can be an issue
re: Help Me Pick a Truck - OT Favorite topic
Posted by RaginCajunz on 10/5/26 at 4:16 pm to BOSCEAUX
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I bought a 2025 RAM last year. It has a 100K power train warranty that can be a lifetime warranty if I get my oil changed at the dealership every 7500 miles.
That ram warranty is tempting as well. I know a few guys who own recent models and seem to love them. On the plus side, my two-way OBD2 tool reset the idle on my Sierra as I hoped it would.
re: Zoysia Palisades help/advice needed
Posted by RaginCajunz on 10/5/26 at 3:58 pm to southofyou
Looks like mine when It gets too tall and I cut it back to my normal 2" height.
It tends to get yellow at the base of the blades. If you continue to knock it down in length, you'll see that each time till it's where you want to keep it.
It tends to get yellow at the base of the blades. If you continue to knock it down in length, you'll see that each time till it's where you want to keep it.
re: SpaceX proposes major cargo facility in Vermilion Parish
Posted by RaginCajunz on 10/5/26 at 3:50 pm to RaginCajunz
I haven't dug up the permit, but I assume this is is just the main road through the facility from the dock to the launch pads. Doesn't seem like anything new, but the project as known moving forward. Unless I'm missing something.
SpaceX proposes major cargo facility in Vermilion Parish
Posted by RaginCajunz on 10/5/26 at 3:46 pm
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VERMILION PARISH, La. (Acadiana News First) - SpaceX is proposing a major new cargo facility in lower Vermilion Parish that would connect the Gulf of Mexico, inland waterways and Louisiana’s highway system.
According to a permit application filed with state and federal regulators, Space Exploration Technologies Corp. wants to build a wharf near Freshwater City, south of Pecan Island, along with inland barge facilities and a nearly 16-mile road designed to carry heavy and oversized loads.
The proposed project would be located near the end of Highway 3147, also known as Freshwater City Road. It would include facilities along Freshwater Bayou and nearby waterways that connect to the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.
SpaceX says the project would allow the company to move large cargo between Gulf vessels, barges and trucks.
The company says some of that cargo would be too large or too heavy to move easily using existing public roads and local marine facilities.
The permit application does not say exactly what SpaceX plans to move through the facility, and it does not describe the project as a launch site.
The heavy-haul road would stretch about 15.75 miles from Louisiana Highway 82 south to the proposed coastal facilities.
The project would also include dredging and other work needed to allow vessels to reach the site.
SpaceX estimates the project would affect hundreds of acres of wetlands and water bottoms. The company says it plans to reduce those impacts where possible and use dredged material to help create or restore nearby marsh.
The project would be privately funded. SpaceX lists a proposed construction start date of March 1, 2027, with completion expected by Sept. 1, 2032.
https://www.acadiananewsfirst.com/2026/10/05/spacex-proposes-major-cargo-facility-vermilion-parish
re: Help Me Pick a Truck - OT Favorite topic
Posted by RaginCajunz on 10/5/26 at 1:26 pm to EarnYourStripes
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I drove my in-laws Honda Ridgeline a couple weeks ago.
It was awful. Don't buy one.
That's all I got. You're welcome.
Is it just that it drives like a car? I've never remotely considered it but the reliability is tempting as well as the fact that it checks the boxes I need. Plus, as I said this is pretty damn useful.
re: Help Me Pick a Truck - OT Favorite topic
Posted by RaginCajunz on 10/5/26 at 11:43 am to LSUA 75
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I love my Ridgeline,can’t see myself driving anything else.Only 5,000 lbs towing capacity but that’s all I need.
Not the “coolest” looking truck on the road,for sure, but looking “cool”isn’t one of my priorities.
That trunk in the bed is a pretty damn cool and useful feature. I dunno... I may have to drive one and see how it feels and looks in person with fresh eyes.
re: Help Me Pick a Truck - OT Favorite topic
Posted by RaginCajunz on 10/5/26 at 10:37 am to LSUA 75
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LSUA 75
I love my Ridgeline,can’t see myself driving anything else.Only 5,000 lbs towing capacity but that’s all I need.
Not the “coolest” looking truck on the road,for sure, but looking “cool”isn’t one of my priorities.
I'll be honest, the look is the downside for me. It seems to have some cool features. The in-bed storage I saw was cool. I'm not a big "gotta have tacti-cool" guy but I do struggle with the look on it.
re: Help Me Pick a Truck - OT Favorite topic
Posted by RaginCajunz on 10/5/26 at 10:05 am to X123F45
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The frontier is the most reliable pickup sold today
Just as it was for the last 15 years.
I have to say, browsing the Frontier. It seems like a decent truck for the money for sure.
re: Help Me Pick a Truck - OT Favorite topic
Posted by RaginCajunz on 10/5/26 at 9:25 am to ChatGPT of LA
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The issues you mentioned are minor, especially compared to a monthly note on a new one.
Tires needed is normal and theyll take that amount away on the trade.
That may ultimately be where I land. There's been some small constant issues. The interior plastic is all shite and it's had a rain leak a few times. It feels older than 14 years old. Trying to get the throttle body reset to work (3 minute idle, 1 minute off, 3 minute idle...) and it revving to 3k RPM for 3 solid minutes made me not want to frick with it any longer. Then walking around and realizing the tires have less life than I expected (feels like I just changed them but it was several years back) triggered the f-this-truck feeling. Got enough stress in my life than to hit the point of truck life where things really start failing. My tolerance for it is diminished I suppose.
re: Help Me Pick a Truck - OT Favorite topic
Posted by RaginCajunz on 10/5/26 at 9:21 am to Loup
quote:. I hadn't ever even considered one. Worth a look I suppose.
Honda Ridgeline if you aren't towing heavy shite.
re: Help Me Pick a Truck - OT Favorite topic
Posted by RaginCajunz on 10/5/26 at 9:09 am to In The Know
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The Frontier is a good solid option. That V6 is a great engine. Not as big as you are used to but unless you’re using it as a heavy duty work truck, the Frontier is a good choice.
I need to be able to carry sheets of plywood and a family of 4 comfortably but beyond that I'm pretty open. I've seen OT comments about the Frontier and I have zero experience but a mental image of most Nissan buyers that is less than favorable. Worth a look I suppose.
re: Help Me Pick a Truck - OT Favorite topic
Posted by RaginCajunz on 10/5/26 at 9:06 am to Ingeniero
quote::lol: How big is the tailpipe?
This one was custom built for you
Help Me Pick a Truck - OT Favorite topic
Posted by RaginCajunz on 10/5/26 at 9:01 am
I'm about done with my 2013 Sierra. 140k miles, mostly normal wear and tear. Needs some work and sensors seem to be aging out. In the process of changing the throttle body and waiting on a 2-way OBD2 tool to try to reprogram the idle. Tires about end of life. Just put a new battery in as well. Main seal and oil pan gasket leak a little that will cost money. 5.3L V8.
Before this one, I had a 2007 F150 that had tranny issues twice.
I'm literally a blank slate. Every thread and webpage seems to circle around Ford being great, the rest are all snake bit. Not sure I need full sized. Like most, I'd like a reliable simple truck that isn't a rip-off. The Sierra 0% caught my eye, but everyone shits on GMC transmissions. (had an Acadia tranny go out at 120k)
WTF is the play now days? Toyota seems to be circling the drain as well in reliability. I'm lost on 2026 trucks. I'd love low interest and a long warranty.
Before this one, I had a 2007 F150 that had tranny issues twice.
I'm literally a blank slate. Every thread and webpage seems to circle around Ford being great, the rest are all snake bit. Not sure I need full sized. Like most, I'd like a reliable simple truck that isn't a rip-off. The Sierra 0% caught my eye, but everyone shits on GMC transmissions. (had an Acadia tranny go out at 120k)
WTF is the play now days? Toyota seems to be circling the drain as well in reliability. I'm lost on 2026 trucks. I'd love low interest and a long warranty.
re: Are There Any Conservative Urban Areas in US?
Posted by RaginCajunz on 10/2/26 at 2:28 pm to Judnnc
Ada county, where Boise Idaho sits went 53% Trump in 2024
re: Fall Pre-Emergent - Generic Barricade Cheap
Posted by RaginCajunz on 10/1/26 at 10:37 pm to Bayou
It’s definitely a tad early but October is a busy month for me and the least rainy month as well. I got mine done Thursday evening and got .6” of rain today. All dried up in the very dry soil so I’m not too concerned about the rest of the coming rains. My barrier should be sound based on my understanding of how the stuff works with soil
re: Fall Pre-Emergent - Generic Barricade Cheap
Posted by RaginCajunz on 10/1/26 at 9:34 am to AlxTgr
Prairieville zip shows we're running 3 degrees hotter than the 5 year average for today. Current 78, 5-day average 80.7.
I put mine out yesterday expecting some small on and off rains before any monsoon. My dirt is so dry I expect any light rains to nearly immediately soak in and dry. I'd rather waste a few weeks than miss my window.
I put mine out yesterday expecting some small on and off rains before any monsoon. My dirt is so dry I expect any light rains to nearly immediately soak in and dry. I'd rather waste a few weeks than miss my window.
re: Fall Pre-Emergent - Generic Barricade Cheap
Posted by RaginCajunz on 9/30/26 at 3:36 pm to Bayou
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I'm planning to lay it down Thursday prior to rain.
My question is does the present seriously dry ground come into play (or not).
I'd hate to have it all wash away on the surface and not penetrate the soil deep enough.
That's where I am at. Plan on taking advantage of the rain using my cheap barricade. My understanding is it binds to the soil and I'm going to be applying it in a pump sprayer or with my hose-end. Will our projected rainfalls be too much?
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