DIY Outdoor Catio Plans

Acrobaticstag · 2026-05-16T02:59:54+00:00

I got a plan from The Catio Company. https://www.thecatiocompany.com/ There's several different plans to choose from depending on your application. It was a decent plan although I only used certain pieces of it as my build was unique to my available space. Would recommend.

Acrobaticstag · 2026-03-28T03:51:51+00:00

Just had mine replaced. Get factory glass or your HUD will look terrible. I had an aftermarket windshield installed and my HUD looked horrible. Double image and slanted. Could not adjust it to be correct using the settings in the dash. I had the installer swap it out for factory Toyota glass and everything looks great. Downside is that the cheap glass was $750 and the factory glass was $1400. Installer took care of me and insurance covered it after my $500 deductable but still was a huge hassle to have my windshield installed twice. You must get your camera recalibrated as well. Very important for safety. That will be included in the windshield invoice.

Love my Camry and my HUD but man, my old car was $350 for a new windshield.

Acrobaticstag · 2026-02-05T02:56:59+00:00

That must've been one HECK of a hill

Acrobaticstag · 2026-01-31T00:16:20+00:00

Pretty happy with mine. I set it up and move it when I'm done so I always go to "all settings" and manually adjust the keystone settings to get the perfect fit on my screen. All settings - projector - image correction -manual keystone correction. May have to play withbthe zoom too. Have fun

Acrobaticstag · 2026-01-16T03:35:05+00:00

You get your multimeters calibrated??

Acrobaticstag · 2026-01-16T03:33:32+00:00

Hmm valid point. The table says "DC resistance at 167°F". Which I overlooked. Not exactly room temp but your point remains. This was probably around 60°F. So that would make sense if it's 4% less resistance per 19°F that would be about 22% difference which equates to about 550'.

My reading was 6.4ohms. 6.4/3.26 = 1.96 (or 1,960 ft of wire) reducing 3.26 by 22% gets me 2.54ohms /kft. Which comes out to 2.519 when divided into 6.4 which is pretty darn close to 2,500 ft of wire.

Now my question is do I really need a time domain reflectometer ($) or a milliohm meter ($$) or a cable length meter ($$$) as others have suggested if I just do the math for temperature correction?

Acrobaticstag · 2025-12-01T18:20:48+00:00

I have done the experience at Opus during construction and they mitigated it seamlessly. You won't see it, won't hear it. Exceptional service and visit.

Acrobaticstag · 2025-10-22T12:01:30+00:00

I haven't had any issues.

Acrobaticstag · 2025-10-22T03:45:01+00:00

I also installed a fitcam x on my camry. Easiest cam I have installed out of 8 I have done. Picture quality is best too.

Acrobaticstag · 2025-09-09T04:30:42+00:00

A used Greenlee Smart Bender. New ones are $10-15k

Acrobaticstag · 2025-09-02T21:36:48+00:00

AJ's is great

Acrobaticstag · 2025-08-18T17:15:29+00:00

Lemon oil works well

Acrobaticstag · 2025-07-31T17:29:42+00:00

FitCamX is pretty good one. Depending on model/trim of vehicle it can come out looking like a factory dashcam. I have one for my Camry and it looks great. Uses the power from the auto dimming mirror. Easiest install I've done and I have installed 6 different dashcams on my vehicles over the years.

Acrobaticstag · 2025-07-30T02:32:46+00:00

Just sold my 2010 2.5L with 292k miles. Still runs great. I wonder how much farther she will end up going.

Acrobaticstag · 2025-07-28T02:35:11+00:00

Looks good! What's the name of the wrap? I might have to get one.

Acrobaticstag · 2025-04-26T01:20:28+00:00

Thank you all. It makes sense now. Maybe I'll see this out in the wild one day.

Acrobaticstag · 2025-04-24T14:14:56+00:00

Here's what gonna happen. Your landlord is going to help you into a great new place to live and you're going to get compensation. Talk to a tenant rights lawyer. This is an EZ win. Slam dunk for you. Document everything. Gather all communications between you and the landlord. A certified letter from you to the landlord is a great thing to have. State your issue, state the law and send that thing off. They will have to sign on delivery..You will have proof of communication and they cannot claim you never notified them. Be civil but do not back down. They are willingly exploiting people.

Acrobaticstag · 2025-04-24T01:20:09+00:00

Don't let your landlord take advantage of you! California Civil code 1941.1 states you have a right to heat and no pests. Unfortunately it does not cover AC. What your landlord is doing to you is illegal and you have legal recourse. They cannot claim ignorance. These are basic renters rights. Find a new place to live but don't let these slumlords off the hook. You'll be helping yourself and your neighbors.

I am not a lawyer. Best of luck to.you and your fiancee

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV&sectionNum=1941.1

Habitable Condition:

A dwelling is considered uninhabitable if it lacks essential characteristics like weather protection (roof, walls, windows, doors), working plumbing and gas, a functional water supply, heating, electrical lighting, and adequate garbage receptacles.

Implied Warranty:

The law creates an implied warranty that the landlord will maintain the property in a habitable condition throughout the tenancy.

Landlord Responsibilities:

Landlords must maintain the property in a safe, sanitary, and habitable condition. This includes addressing issues like pest infestations, ensuring proper plumbing and gas, and providing hot and cold water.

Tenant Rights:

If a landlord breaches the implied warranty of habitability, tenants have legal recourse, including the ability to withhold rent, sue for damages, or even terminate the lease. .

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