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A batch of new screens for Snowblind's upcoming action-RPG War in the North have been released, courtesy of Gamersyde. Seemingly taken from the same location as the last series of screens, we're introduced to a Dwarf informing some Goblins that it's 'Hammer Time', an Elf who's been taking tips from Legolas and a Human magician. Oh, and a very angry Troll.

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There is more quality Kappa info posted on this site in a day than I've seen at GM service centers in total. I would be helpless without this joint and its members.

As I sat with the service manager at Lee Johnson Chevy earlier this week, after they broke my fenders, I explained how disappointed I am with my GM experience. My grandfather sold Chevrolets for 40 years; virtually his entire post-WWII career. I was thrilled to be excited about buying another GM product after years in the Toyota fold.

The Sky was intented to be a halo vehicle, bringing new customers with disposable income into Saturn dealerships. And in my case it worked. I had a great experience with the Saturn dealer and salesman where I got my car (Saturn of Capitol Expressway in San Jose) and my wife and I started looking into a Outlook to replace her aging Sienna.

But now, after three years and just 12,000 miles on my Sky it's unlikely that we'll ever purchase another GM product. I've had more problems with the Sky in three years and 12,000 miles that we've had with two 4Runners and the Sienna, spanning over 250,000 miles and 24 vehicle-years of ownership. To be clear, I haven't had what I'd consider major problems with the Sky, but it's been a steady stream of annoyances, each of which has meant one trip to a service center for review and parts ordering and then another trip for the repair. So if the Outlook is the same price as the Sienna and the Sienna is headache-free, why would I sign up for headaches?

And then there is the ongoing maintenance/service/repair nightmares and the fact that GM does not have parts inventory for on-warranty vehicles.

It's too bad. I feel like I disappoint my grandfather, now passed on, with feelings like this, but GM had a great opportunity here and it seems like they stomp on their own 'johnson' at every opportunity, and at a time when they absolutely need every customer they can get.

Anyone around the knoxville area have the tools and patience to help me replace sights and put some drop in parts in my SW MP. Looking to learn how to do a few things on my own and info on proper tools to get.

Thanks

I've gone through a bunch of these, bought, tried, sold... dropped in, FF with proprietary barrel nut, FF attached to delta ring assembly, and FF attached to standard barrel nut. After all the trials, I found that the FF with proprietary barrel nut, although takes the most work, makes me the happiest. Everything else seemed to be work-arounds.

The drop-ins generally leaves that gap between the rail and the flat top. VLTOR CASV-EL solves this, but raises the top rail up and prevents proper co-witness. I think the CASV-S has the step down to rectify co-witnessing, but it only work on midlength gas system; otherwise, you'll have to replace the FSB with a LP gas block.

I tried the Ergo AR Z FF drop-in, which requires only the removal of the delta ring, but the quality was poor and it didn't fit my billet upper. (BTW, there is a trick to removing the delta ring without have to Dremel it off or removing the FSB, if you go that route, let me know, I'll show you).

I ended up with a DD 12" Omega X FSP, which were for a period on sale for $179 from many sellers. I absolutely love the look, the weight, and the quality of the DD rails. Here's the final for good measure.



I had/have Troy, Magpul MOE drop-in, CASV-EL, POF-USA predator, and YHM too. I still have a VLTOR VIS and a Badger Ordnance waiting to be built.

A few other considerations:
1. Check the weight, YHM rails are really heavy. Even the CASV-EL adds about 1lbs. Troy makes great rails and lightweight too.

2. Watch for rails that require special tools. These can be half the cost of a gunsmith installation fee.

3. Rail covers are musts! They make the rails look better and really soften the sharp metal edges.

4. Keep an eye our for sales. Don't hesitate to buy 2nd hand, but do price research first.

Overall, I'd add a few bucks and get a DD true FF and have it installed by a professional.

Good luck.

Al

Do you know how the owner got to Dr. Pet? Did the dog have an i.d. tag and the owner called?

Just curious because when Chunsa ran down to the highway just one block from our home (July 4th and all the firecrackers had her and Lassie terrified)...the couple who stopped to pick her up then called us and said it was the i.d. that was the best. Microchip would not have helped immediately and all this happened in less than 5 minutes. Verrrry scarey.

Keep i.d.'s securely attached! So happy this little gal found her mom/dad. Hi podders,

I have a friend who is desperately looking for his Schnauzer called Bucko.

Lost & Last Seen: 26 June 2010 at GEYLANG LORONG 28 (2 months ago)
Age: 6~7 Years old

A picture of Bucko:

(IMG:http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs159.ash2/41298_419730777198_560867198_5033025_6503708_n.jpg)

Bucko has been shaved down right before he was lost, so he might have a shorter coat than in the picture.
He responds to his name, 'Bucko'.

Please contact 91018711 if you have any news on Bucko!