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General => IHADAV8 Playground => Topic started by: TexasT on September 19 2015, 08:09:27 AM
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I dropped two weeks notice at my job yesterday.
I really liked the job when I started but they let the guy who hired me go about six months in. His boss convinced me to stay on then about a year and a half latter he left. Mean time they hired the guy to replace the guy they let go six months in. I got along but didn't(don't) like him. Nice enough guy but just not someone I'm willing to put forth the effort with. So then they bring in the Bosses boss replacement. Again, nice enough guy, just not what I signed up for. The older I get the less I want to be part of what I perceive as a non-winning team.
The bonus checks have been slim this year with only two of the nine months being what I would regard as decent. The rest were substandard and didn't meet my expectations for the effort and results I put in. Then they cut my hours. I get it, it is business, but I have a family to feed and house(and Buicks to build and race). I got and I quote "as many hours a s you are willing to work" from the guys who hired me, and was never sent home with less than eight. I have been sent home with less than eight five times in the previous two months. This is just no working out for me.
On to the up side. One of the days they sent me home I told them, "Man, this gives me a lot of free time to hunt a job on the old interwebz." They just laughed it off and so I hit them interwebz hard. Found several prospects and started the research to see if any would work for me. I heard a radio ad for a freight company(YRC Freight) that was having a job fair on a Saturday morning, so I got up and headed on down there to get my questions answered.
They were serious and after I got my questions answered and thought it might work out took their onsite drug screen and filled out paperwork for the background check. The manager told me you might not be driving the whole time but you can get all the hours you want as we run 24/7/365. So my schedule might get goofed up but i did it in the oilfield, im sure this is doable. I have to join the Teamsters union and the driver trainer I talked to said after you make your thirty days there are only three ways to get fired, kill someone, stealing and tearing stuff up and not reporting it. I think I can handle those.
So I waited a few weeks for the background stuff and they called up last week to set up a start date. I told them Id like to give current a two week notice as they had given me a job and such but if they cut me loose could I start sooner. she said that was fine so I went down there yesterday and took pleasure in dropping it on em. They freaked. I told them nothing personal but I have to look out for my family. And they want me to stay the two weeks as they are already short as there is one guy on light duty and they let one go for backing into something and not reporting it. It takes them forever to hire anyone and the mouthbreathers this new guy does chose don't seem to workout well.
Oh well, not my problem. New place is predicting they will have 60 or so city driver and 160 road drivers retire in the next four years. So, i'm figuring to move up on the totem pole pretty fast as these guys move on. Money about the same, a little further from the house(10 miles further, about $60 in gas per month more) but they cover the health insurance premiums for me and my family. This is the up side and I pay $186 every two weeks so this is an instant raise. Time and a half over eight hrs and over 40 hrs. They said they have guys who work three days a week and do 14 hrs a day and have four days off.
I'm pretty stoked. Have to give up the vacation time and start over, but I don't have any money to go anywhere, what good is vacation time.
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Sounds like a far better setup...and congrats! You need to start building transmissions on the side. :rock:
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I could I guess. Not sure anyone would want one, but that is an option. I'm gathering parts for a 4L60e for our suburban . It wil get a beast sunshell and hopefully strong enough stuff to tow in od. Also working on getting a vacuum pump and gauges to do the ac on the Buick and the burb. I think I narrowed it down to a $100 set off eBay with a pump, gauges, and a carrying case. Then a side can tap off amazon. Then I can do the 152a setup as outlined elsewhere on the forum. It is hot down here and I need ac. Volley ball season has started up and the coach already asked if she will play basket ball. She is our last one so much of my time gets poured that way. She has a pretty wicked overhand serve and can spike if a good setter is on the court with her. There is no better feeling than seeing your kid score the points.
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Rich...if we lived closer I'd let you build mine. :) A local who's a friend of mine and is a licensed mechanic...and who's also incredibly anal...is now building 200's. He gets the call the next time my 200 needs service. :)
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Shipping across the border is rediculous. I bought a pair of drag star wheels that cost more to shi0p than what I paid for them.
Sounds like a good choice. The tb.com has a lot of info and David Husek is an encyclopedia of 2004r. He can get any parts needed and has some great converters from what I have heard.
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Good for you. Being doing much of the same lately for the same reasons; and have not been very quiet about it.
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I've found it better to have the new lined up before dropping the news on em. There was a time when I'd just stop going and start the new. But as Ive matured I find more pleasure in telling them face to face.
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I read an article once that said that 80% of the people changing jobs is due to coworkers and not the job itself. I would think that number would be higher but that's just me. Anyway, glad for you!
Not sure about the rest of you guys but I'm always "looking" for another job. Get daily and weekly emails from job postings. I spent way too many years away from the wife and kids building a career so now my priority is providing for the family while sleeping in my own bed every night with the wife. Could make a lot more money traveling but I enjoy the kids activities and watching them grow. Maybe when they're out of the house I'll go back to traveling. Until then, I tolerate more than I would prefer to.
Nothing like giving the old "take this job and shove it" line. Good luck to you Rich and if you need those gauges just gimme a holler
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Jason, did y'all make it up to noble?
I took the Friday off with the idea that I would go but with this turn of events decided better to hold the cash.
Muscle Car Challenge at Ennis today but I just don't even feel like going and sweating.
Funny how just one "team member" can sour the whole experience, or at least it did for me. The worst part of him is he is very incompetent. I was getting to come back after the route and help pull orders and put up stock to get the hours. It was ridiculous how much stuff this guy "put up" in the wrong place. Then there is his "warehouse skillz". Here is a pallet of hard goods we were to deliver to a customer. Notice the damaged corner on the wood pallet. Also notice he stacked pretty much all of it to that corner with plenty of room left without on the opposite corner. What goes through peoples mind as they aren't accomplishing things and creating extra work to correct their eff ups? Then there is the loose box left on top of the wrapped skid. I drive an open trailer as pictured. What in anyone's wildest dreams would make them think that it would ride like that? And they wonder why it takes so long for me to get off the yard in the am.
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Those blue and white boxes are 33# spools of welding wire. Not light by any measure. What would make anyone think it would stay on the broken pallet going down the road?
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That is the restacked and rewrapped skid on the tail of my truck. Ill throw a strap over it and call it good. Just one in a long string of, its the drivers fault when this goes wrong.
And they wonder why I'm tired of the goofiness. My wife specifically told me, when they ask in a meeting does anyone have anything else, they ARE NOT talking to me. My diarrhea mouth gets me into trouble. It used to get me fired but being married with children has a way of curbing your desire to tell others what you think. I guess the desire is still there, but Ive learned to filter better.
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Didn't make it to Noble this year for the ford vs buick event. Homecoming Friday night, both kids had dates. Daughter is in the band and the boy, who is in 8th grade, has been asked to help with the band stuff during half time shows. Saturday morning was a cross country event for my boy. He did alright. Not in the front but not in the rear either. Also on Saturday was the local car show. My wife's uncle came up from San Antonio and he and my father-in-law did that event all day. My truck was part of the recall/repurchase deal that the NTSB sued Dodge over, so I had been working with the dealership on what to do for the last few weeks. Anyway, I picked up the new truck Saturday afternoon. This whole time, I've been building a shed addition to the south side of my barn and all I wanted to do was work on it. Spent the last 3 weeks off and on digging and setting nine 16 ft posts, gotta love limestone country, and I was at the point to where I could be installing the joists and rafters. And that's why I didn't make Noble.
We deal with an incessent amount stupidity and ignorance here at DynCorp with the management. Like you, I am only thinking about the big picture and, for the most part, keep my mouth closed. We rant and vent with the office doors closed but not in front of the "suits." Most of the mechanics working on the floor are top notch but there are those who want to move up the corporate ladder, I call those guys "the say whatever you want to hear guys." I call them out quite often, especially when it hinders me completing a test flight and finishing my job.
If life hands you lemons and your suppose to make lemonade, why am I always drinking lemonade?
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Well, they called me aside this am. Offered about 13% more money. I told em I'd talk it over with the mrs and think about it. I'm just not feeling it here and I know that just drags me down. I'm still in a good enough place to get up and go, but I know if I stay I won't have that in the coming months especially in the winter. I dread cold weather. And it is hard for me to be motivated. I can't come up with a good reason to stay. Even if the new place sux it will be new and exciting. At least for a while, and maybe longer if it works out.
I talked to the direct supervisor this am after the offer and he agreed it isn't what it was when I was hired. He has moved up to an office gig bit ends up riding the truck training New people. He took the salary but I guess he knew what he was doing.
Upside I got the new door handle for the inside one that broke off last month. I also got a side can tap for A/c work and a spring compressor for my 4L60e project and there was a box by the door with what I think is my new vacuum pump and gauge setup. I'm pretty excited to maybe have A/c after about 20 yrs with out in the Buick. And a door handle so I don't have to roll the window down to get out.
I guess I'm moving forward, but sometimes it is hard to tell. I hope the Chinese tools work out.
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I believe stats say a very high percentage of people eventually leave after accepting the counter offer increase. They were already motivated in that direction and money wasn't enough to overcome those feelings. Good Luck in your decision!
People seem happy w the Harbor Freight pumps, I am.
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Yeah, last time(different employer about ten yrs back) I took the money and stayed, obviously it didn't work out then either and that is what I think would happen again if I stayed. Hard to overcome the fellings of not trusting the mgmt.
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Well at least they offered you 13%.........better than "don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out" :D
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yep
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Makes you wonder where that 13% was before you gave notice, eh? Employers don't see "it" until good folks start walking.
FWIW, I applied for a new position in Army HQ last week, if it works out I'll be in the chair come mid-Nov - with the promotion that most feel was due two months ago. It will take everything in my power not to flip off my current Director on the way out.
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I don't know. It is funny how easily more money gets onto the table. This place makes money hand over fist so I know they have it to spend. That's why I get kinda butthurt when they expect you to work over and such but when there isn't enough work they are cuttin nuts off.
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Probably would have been easier for you if they didn't offer the extra money. Damn now ya gotta re-crunch the numbers
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Yeah, we looked at em again this weekend. I just don't see how I can stay and work for the supervisor. I was talking to one of the salesmen that seems to be up on the chatter. He thinks the supervisor is on his way out but it has been a year. I don't see why it is taking them so long but I'm really not wanting to wait any longer.
I told them last day the 13th and the new job starts 14th. Supervisors response was," so we have some time to convince you to stay". That, in a nut shell, is why I like working for him. He is a make it happen. The other guy is a putz.
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First, if they offered 13%, they will probably offer 20% to keep you. But, if you are not happy, then it's time to leave....you can probably come back if things change and the new job is not what you thought it would be.
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That is what I'm thinking I guess. I have never gone backwards though. I guess there could be a first time.
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Gave my 30 days this morning; "stunned" is the word of the day.
The best line was "...but, we were working on a promotion for you". Too little, too late - I was eligible on 14 Aug, and you knew that. The new job comes with the same promotion and the flexibility to work from home to support the kids.
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My current favorite quote, "I was looking for a job when I found this one!"
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That is the truth. I've even not been looking and had them emailing me to come down and talk to them.
I'm on day three of the new gig. 27 more days and I can call myself a teamster. Might have a goofed up schedule for a while but the insurance is off the chain.
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I quit my job today.
Well technically I quit a few weeks ago when I gave notice, today I formally accepted my new offer/position and publicly dropped the bomb. We managed to keep it pretty low key until I sorted out the details.
The good news is that I am leaving behind a lot of nonsense and some seriously ignorant people for new opportunties and increased responsibiliti es, and some degree of recognition; while remaining with the Army. The bad news is that there are some incredible people who remain behind that I will no longer work with on a regular basis.
The only opportunities in life are the ones you make for yourself, or your spouse shoves you toward.
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congrats and good luck with the new position Mike.
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Thank goodness it's much easier to keep up with those good people now days and now you have a chance to meet some new good people. Good luck my friend!
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Thanks gents!
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So, crazy isn't the word for it. I was going good at the new gig and then, myself and about twenty others got laid off. Yes, I know what you are thinking , why would they hire people then lay them off. I'm not sure. But I'm not one to sit around and wonder what happened. I followed up on a lead for a seasonal position at a parcel company that has brown vehicles and have been on there since thanksgiving week. I've done that during the week and worked on the dock at the place that laid off on the weekends. Actually getting more hrs but don't have health insurance so I'm mot sure what we will do about that. Exploring options.
Big deal was that I guess I did well enough at the brown parcel place the supervisor recommended I be asked back after the seasonal ends in Jan. This was great news and hopefully I'll get on full time. I was getting to drive was they referred to as a bulk van. It is a 24' bobtail. The last few days has been a package car, which is the vehicle mote commonly thought of when thinking of this company and have been delivering mostly residential packages. I like the commercial and industrial stuff better by try it all pays the same.
Either way I hope everyone has a great holiday season and a happy new year.
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I hope this one works out to your betterment. Keep my fingers crossed for you. Have a great holiday :cheers:
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Changing jobs is like rolling the dice. Sometimes I have been very fortunate, other times it has been a disaster. Merry Christmas and good luck to you in the new year.
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Thanks for the well wishes. I hope your year is better as well. I am hoping it will work out. The supervisor seems to think I have potential and is helping me learn the ins and outs which is more than I can say for a lot of previous employers. The big upside is after I've been full time for a year they pay for the whole family health insurance.
The dumb thing turns out is that the guy I didn't like got let go about the time i got laid off. I called them but they told me the position had been filled which is good because it forced me to find this next place . Ian going to do my best to make it work out. The coworkers are great and the biggest drawback is it is a 60 mile round trip commute. I'm probably gonna be in the market for a more fuel efficient car. Even though the T got 22 mpg on the last tank.we have the 2000 Malibu my daughter ran out of water and locked up so ill probably put another engine in and use it. I want to get the wife a different car too. Maybe one of the new Regal T cars. They look pretty sporty.
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I think there is a few of us here that have similar commutes, mine includes toll roads which are a killer here.Worth it if the co-workers are tolerable :)
Here's hoping you have a better year ahead.
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Don't get down Rich...hang in there. :)
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Yeah, the commute doesn't really bother me. I am down to one speaker on the driver dash working and it is crackly so some new speakers are in order. I just didn't want to spend the money on em until I had the work situation under control. I do enjoy driving the T. Though it shall get some suspension upgrades too. New shocks at a minimum.
I cant even think about it much. I just cant understand people who continue to go to a job they hate or coworkers the don't like. I must make changes. I must move forward. If it works out I will have weekends off though I think I will try to keep working the Saturdays at the job that laid me off. If nothing else it is some extra money to stack up. I want to have several months money stacked like I used to. I just haven't been able to with the stagnant wages. I'm hoping this job will change that(if i get it).
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Wishing you luck my friend!
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All Right! I got "The Call" on Friday about four thirty that I needed to come down to HR Monday to complete the paperwork for rehire. So, hopefully I will be calling my self full time employed again come Monday. This is also a Union job, Local 767.
I'm pretty stoked.
Also, the Power Tour will be coming through our back yard this year. Anyone else coming to participate?
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I'm glad for you Rich!
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Good stuff bro..........l ooks like '16 is look'n up for you :cheers:
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Congrats Rich! :rock:
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Good news!
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I appreciate all the support. It is real nice to have friends even if I haven't met them personally.
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Great news!
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awesome about the news :cheers:
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Well, I got on part time or at least that us what i would call 4 hrs a day, so I've been working the laid off job when they call. I will take the eight to four shift there which means leaving the "part time " deal about seven so I can get over there. I made this clear to them at the part time that this was the way it would happen. So today the bosses boss tells me I need to make "a choice" . I told him the other place pays seven more dollars an hour and I make more there in two days than I make in a week here,, and left it at that. I mean really, is there even any thought. If they aren't going to get me on full time and driving I guess that will be the end of that. Im going to to talk to the union rep and the boss's, boss's,boss on Monday to see what can be done but really, I worked less hard in the oil field and made over eighty grand a year, their little part time thing can pound sand, I can get a job. Might not pay like their "carrot on a stick" but it is gainful employment.
Just venting. Thanks for listening. It seems nothing is easy.
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Your right, the world is so sordid. Tryin to make things easy is harder than going with the flow. I've been trying to make things easy my whole life, constant battle.
Honestly, bosses are always on power trips when it comes to an employee with two jobs. It's always the shitty job that makes the demands. Why can't they just go with the flow and accept the help you can offer? It really is that easy, but nooooo......
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Sounds like you're holding all the good cards. I'm trying to make my life simpler because complicated stuff like you're going through just seems to make life too short. Next thing you turn around and time went by so quick being absorbed by illogical situations like this. With retirement on the horizon, I've been seeing things differently.
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It was just surreal. My daughter is into cats and has a shirt that reads, "are you kitten me right meow?" That kept going through my head the rest of the day.
I kept thinking, who does this guy think he is talking to? I'm not exactly the college person this job is aimed at. And pushing the issue just leaves them with one less person who shows up on time every day. And this is a problem from what I can see.
And the yelling. Wow, for what they are paying I really don't think I need all that extra noise. It is real hard for me not to yell back.
If I work three days a week at the laid off job i keep the health insurance benefits, the "part time" does offer any until you get on full time for a year. Again, no brainer for me without any thought. Just seemed funny that the part time would try to force the issue.
edit:Well, we are going to find out just how adamant the part time people are as I got a call for eight to four on mon and tues. So, if I wont be afforded the ability to leave at 7 i guess that will be the end. We will see.
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Glad things are working out for you! :cheers:
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Well, nothing came of the "decision" today. I asked the direct supervisor if me leaving to get to the other Job was going to be a problem we needed to address it. He said he understood and it wasn't him complaining about it. I guess we will see tomorrow.
Up side I am getting to drive at the other job today . That always beats working on the dock for me. It is just a little pup trailer so I think it a good deal.
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I had Yellow transport my 4.1 after Conley's built it for me.
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is Roadway still around?
I remember seeing them all over the interstate when I was a little
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Yellow and roadway merged and became yrc freight.
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All right, this is the last day of driver training at the certain place I got on. If I pass the written today, we have a thirty day training period where the on road supervisor rides with several days and turns you out by yourself several days. Then you are graded and if you meet their expectations you get on full time.
Wish me luck. They already cut about a third of the class that couldn't drive or work the little computer, or both. We are down to the 'nut cuttin'.
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Good luck!
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better the cutter be than the cuttee! Hope it works out!
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Good luck!
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Passed the written and the oral recitation portions and left with a certificate. Now I have to do thirty days with no accidents/ injuries and perform in a manner that will have me be efficient and I'm in. I hope I can do it. I really would like to buy a new couch. I'll keep the other place on the back burner and work Saturdays. That way if I have to go back it is still there. And i can make some extra coin with the sat work.
I hope there will be 4.1 build in my future. And a 470 with the long BBC rods on an offset ground crank for the GS. Then some ta heads painted so it can kinda look stock to the uninitiated. Some ported manifolds, the serpentine belt setup and a/c. Yea, I dream big. Then another 2004r so we can power tour and drag week it . It's gonna be SaaaWeeet.
Back to reality and the work to make it happen.
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I'm glad for you Rich!
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Congrats! I still have some 4.1 pistons for cheap. :D