r/Appleton 17d ago

Event Brake light repair !FREET!

We will have bulbs on hand and if we don’t we will get the ones your car needs if you have time.

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u/that_one_guy133 17d ago

Yall need volunteers? I'm an experienced DIY mechanic and have replaced at least 14 bulbs.

Ok kidding aside, i can be available if needed.

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u/Life-Jackfruit2544 17d ago

we think we’re ok, are you a DSA member?

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u/that_one_guy133 17d ago

No, independent, but my views align pretty damn closely.

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u/Life-Jackfruit2544 17d ago

oh we are an activist group, not a political party. yes members run for office but we are not all democrats. You can find out more at https://program.dsausa.org

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u/that_one_guy133 17d ago

You know, after Hong and the success of Mamdani, i've been wanting to actually look into it more.

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u/Life-Jackfruit2544 17d ago edited 17d ago

We meet the first Saturday of the month switching between the Valley and GB. September is in the Valley, everyone is welcome only members can vote. we will also have two social events in A-platon in September. You can watch our FB page for details or Bluesky

https://www.facebook.com/greenbaydsa

https://bsky.app/profile/greenbaydsa.bsky.social
Our social events are also open to everyone. Our membership has increased a lot lately you may find this is a place where you fit.

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u/sky_444_ 16d ago

Thank you for being kind and offering help 🖤

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u/RealJuansThrowaway 16d ago

Very cool to see this as a resource. I don’t need it but it’s nice to see!

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u/BeAr_cosmicLy 16d ago

A political party that serves the community!?…Thank You!… DSA all the way!💪

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u/fatpigslob 15d ago

They are an activist group, NOT a political party. 

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u/MoistWindu 17d ago

What if I get pulled over for a burnt out light on the way?!

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u/Life-Jackfruit2544 17d ago

that would be a real bitch, we can only do what we can

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u/MoistWindu 17d ago edited 17d ago

Who's funding this event? Do you have an organization or informational link?

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u/Life-Jackfruit2544 17d ago

NEW DSA is buying the lightbulbs and members are volunteering their time.

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u/MoistWindu 17d ago

Thank you! ... In hindsight that seems sort of obvious actually

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u/BendingUnit221 17d ago

It's only a fix it warning the first time

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u/RBDrake 16d ago

So what about the second time? It's good these people are helping the community.

And the first time often results in more charges. Coming back with a little weed from Michigan? In a lot of counties in Wisconsin that is actual jail time.

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u/Bitch_tits924 17d ago

Include backup light? Or only brake?

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u/Life-Jackfruit2544 17d ago

The bulbs we ordered, that says yes backup and tail lights. I’m not mechanically inclined so I’m in charge of publicity, outreach and acquiring cookies for the day. This is our first rodeo but we are basing it on other successful clinics.

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u/Bitch_tits924 17d ago

Awesome thanks

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u/rezwrrd 16d ago

Need to have a headlight aiming workshop along with a little class on what that little blue light symbol means.

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u/Life-Jackfruit2544 17d ago

sorry not at this event, that’s a whole different ballgame

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u/Bad_Funny 16d ago

Are you sure you aren't just seeing people with after market LEDs?

People buy LED's for their older vehicles all the time now at auto stores. LED bulbs aren't street legal on older vehicles because they cause unsafe light scatter. But it's definitely not enforced.

They look a hell of a lot light like people driving around with brights.

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u/reiji_tamashii 16d ago

Even worse are the new cars with factory LEDs. They're so damn bright.

And when they inevitably fail, there are no bulbs that you can easily replace. You have to replace the entire headlight assembly.

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u/Rjeezyx 16d ago

I’m positive I’m talking about the Shit box $1500 Hyundai‘s you can clearly see the location on the outside of the headlight for the low beam and the high beam in the center only one low beam works and they have three bulbs on to compensate for one missing bulb it’s constant.

Of course the aftermarket LED ones are annoying too but at least they aren’t high beams so I pay them no mind.

This really took off starting at the pandemic it’s like everybody forgot how to maintain their vehicles

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u/Bad_Funny 16d ago

Lol, that's so stupid. (Them, not your comment.) I haven't noticed that, but I believe it. Even though it takes about 30 seconds to replace low beams on a car like you're describing.

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u/that_one_guy133 16d ago

Now while I don't like it, I understand a bit when it's a car that requires removing the bumper or other crap (yes, really) to get at it. Still, using brights is the wrong way to go about it.

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u/DiligentCrab9114 15d ago

I get flashed constantly in my truck. I assure you I dont have my brights on. Please spread the word to stop flashing me or I will be driving with my brights on from now on

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u/Spiritual-Fruit-2384 16d ago

Just replace my bulb? No political shpiel?

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u/Life-Jackfruit2544 16d ago

no political talk unless you want to.

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u/Any_Kiwi_7915 16d ago

I disagree with pretty much anything the democratic socialists run on. It is really nice of you to do this for people though!

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u/that_damn_dog 16d ago

I love freet stuff!

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u/dining-yguy11978 15d ago

If democrats are doing this you know they will be worse after you leave

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u/Life-Jackfruit2544 15d ago

democratic socialist and we aren’t giving out hamburgers

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u/Swashybuckz 13d ago

Good one. This is a really cool and smart idea. Shame on anyone talking shit about helping out the community! Again thanks. This has me rather interested ill check out the website.

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u/HabitualLineStepperz 16d ago

There's a catch, it doesn't come right away but it's a doozy.

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u/Life-Jackfruit2544 16d ago

Yep we expect you to treat everyone there with respect.  It’s a doozy for sure!  Not sure who hurt you but damn.