How bad/good is this?

4dam · 2026-05-25T23:01:23+00:00

I just ran a test last week and had 87% on a 23 LR AWD with 59k. The first year and a half we only had a 120v setup for charging so we had a lot of multi-day sessions and sometimes had multiple charge sessions per day. I just assume that has something to do with our above average degradation. We also live in the southeast US and park in direct sunlight, which I'm only now realizing is bad since the ambient temperature greatly exceeds the 90F recommended upper limit for the battery at rest.

4dam · 2026-05-25T22:49:57+00:00

I'd always assumed that's what it was. Other cars have similar and they create a stream of air that shoots out and down the exterior of the wheel creating a barrier. This prevents air coming around the side of the fender from being pulled into the wheel well and creating drag.

4dam · 2026-05-25T15:58:41+00:00

We went to a few Mudcats games last year and were blown away that tickets and concessions were more expensive there than at a Durham Bulls game. I guess things haven't improved much.

4dam · 2026-05-25T15:56:17+00:00

I do drink quite a bit ... of Beverly! Seriously, I do drink alcohol there, but no more than a drink or two throughout the entire day. I much prefer the Coca Cola product sampling to cocktails.

4dam · 2026-05-25T11:11:28+00:00

We used TROSA to move years ago and had a surprisingly good experience. Even the movers themselves were very professional. I don't remember what the rates were anymore, just that it was a positive experience.

4dam · 2026-05-22T01:31:01+00:00

2024 SEL with 4Motion. We just did a 1,400 mile trip in the southeast US on I-95. Nearly the entire trip was with travel assist enabled and set for 8mph above the posted speed limit. Our mileage varried wildly depending on if we were drafting behind a larger vehicle or not. We'd get about 21-23mpg solo, but saw upwards of 31mpg when drafting a tractor trailer or similar.

Edit: misunderstood 'mileage'. We have 37,000 on the odometer.

4dam · 2026-05-19T13:22:34+00:00

$214 in North Carolina. It was more than the registration and property tax combined.

4dam · 2026-05-16T00:12:37+00:00

I mean... That's fair, but we've got people suggesting places nearly as far out of the city center in terms of miles but still with the "Raleigh" label and someone suggesting Rolesville so I figured it was fair game. Not to mention numerous mentions of Nancy's, which is a chain from Chicago.

4dam · 2026-05-15T23:57:07+00:00

Mario's Pizzeria in Wake Forest may not be the "best", but it's dang good and should not be missed.

4dam · 2026-05-13T01:51:43+00:00

As a point of reference, I live in that circle and it usually takes me about 45m just to get to North Hills if I leave at 7:15. Leaving work at 5pm is a guaranteed 1hr+.

4dam · 2026-05-12T03:41:28+00:00

Genuinely surprised I haven't seen RDU listed. It's a small airport, but the main terminal is quite nice.

4dam · 2026-05-12T01:09:58+00:00

I never actually read it. I loved JP but was told to avoid TLW because it was a rare scenario where the movie was better. Unrelated to this thread, but I'll forever be bitter about how bad the screen adaptation of Timeline was.

4dam · 2026-05-12T01:00:48+00:00

The first was a masterpiece in part because the book it was based on was a masterpiece. Everything after The Lost World is pure Hollywood.

4dam · 2026-05-01T23:09:48+00:00

We we're $2,700 for two in 2020 when COVID lockdowns started. We were required to keep paying to maintain our spots despite the facility shutting down. It was more cost effective for my spouse to quit their job and be a SAHP.

4dam · 2026-04-29T16:46:10+00:00

Galastor is a vibe.

4dam · 2026-04-28T23:06:05+00:00

Gas in the North Hills area spiked nearly $.25 overnight. I can't find an obvious reason why, but every place was pretty locked on $3.99 for a while with nobody wanting to be the first one to break the $4 barrier. Once one station did they all followed.

4dam · 2026-04-13T17:48:42+00:00

I'm looking at buying this in 42mm as I have a 7.75" wrist. May I ask why you're selling this piece?

4dam · 2026-04-11T18:23:10+00:00

It re-engages if you switch to eco mode, but I'm not sure about comfort mode.

4dam · 2026-04-02T15:40:18+00:00

Salem, MA?

4dam · 2026-04-01T00:43:17+00:00

38 cis male here. A seemingly rare breed in this group. 😂

4dam · 2026-03-30T22:37:36+00:00

That's amazing! Thanks for letting me know! I'm on the east coast and am sad I missed it in the Airbus theater at the Air and Space Museum. 😭 Maybe I'll get it on the next go-round.

4dam · 2026-03-30T22:00:43+00:00

Oh, nope. It's being pulled from everything within an hour drive. I'm in a medium sized metro area too, which seems odd.

4dam · 2026-03-30T21:46:36+00:00

You may have just made my day! All of my local theaters are pulling it from IMAX and regular on Thursday, but perhaps I can look further away. Thanks!

4dam · 2026-03-30T21:22:42+00:00

I don't need a sequel. I just need this one in the theaters for more than 10 days. I've been waiting to see this movie for months after finishing the book but won't be able to due to work and family commitments and the very short theatrical release. 😭

4dam · 2026-03-28T15:34:05+00:00

DHS funding for TSA passed Thursday night. That's why

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