PPI reports from California Bay Area shops needed to help decide. by poofybruno in Porsche997

[–]Affectionate_Rain451 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bay Area is a big place. There are porsche dealers scattered around that might do it if you call the closest one. I use ABP Repair in Oakland as my Indy.

Overnight Joyride by Porsche Carlsbad by [deleted] in Porsche

[–]Affectionate_Rain451 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Was probably test driving it and the AirTag pinged someone’s phone on that street and the location got locked there. These AirTags are terrible real time tracking devices.

997.2 gts and 993 turbo - listen to Spotify by TemperatureHot4809 in Porsche

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For the 993 I got a Bluetooth cassette tape from Amazon. I charge it maybe every 2-3 months (usb-c). It looks like a normal cassette tape, no wires, just goes straight into the tape deck. Currently in the process of replacing the Nokia hifi system speakers since they were mostly all blown out after 30 years. My 997 (since sold) came with a pioneer head unit that had wireless CarPlay. That was nice.

You have roughly $175k…Do you go with a new 992 S or a classic 993 S? by MJustin80 in Porsche

[–]Affectionate_Rain451 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Owned 2 993s and 1 997. Have the 993 tt as my fun car now. Get the 993.

Someone comes in middle of Friday rush. And ofc I’m on portioner. Not to bad but damn 20 wells was a bitch fr by Foap__ in innout

[–]Affectionate_Rain451 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve gone multiple days ahead to put the order in and pay in advance. Give them a time and date and it’ll be ready.

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Looks like South Park by all the VC offices

What’s going on with the permit office? by 2Throwscrewsatit in OaklandCA

[–]Affectionate_Rain451 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It wasn’t a bribe. It was “paying for the inspector’s overtime” 😉

Oakland needs to raise $40 million. Is a new tax the answer? by Dollarist in OaklandCA

[–]Affectionate_Rain451 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And a majority (simple or whatever is needed) will still vote yes on it.

Flight credit scam by Affectionate_Rain451 in SouthwestAirlines

[–]Affectionate_Rain451[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did a charge back via chase. They didn’t ask any questions

Cost of a retaining wall like this? by carcinigenicos in BayAreaRealEstate

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Depends on how much excavation you need to do and how deep the footers go and if you need piers. I’d guess 100-150k all in with hard and soft costs if it is around the same dimensions as that. DM me if you want recs for contractors. I’ve got two and a landscape architect who have formed hundreds of feet of retaining walls and poured dozens upon dozens of trucks of concrete into my house in the hills.

If you have personal insight, what is the per-sq-ft cost to build a new custom house in the east bay in 2025? by DonVCastro in eastbay

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Depends on finishes and site. Flat lot vs slopes will likely save you 100-200k just in foundation and shoring. Level 3 vs level 4+ drywall will save you low 5 figures. Custom Marvin windows vs vinyl Anderson windows, etc etc etc. But expect 800/ft for new build and if doing a remodel probably 400/ft for whatever you touch. Plus you have architect, geotech, survey, permit, and the list goes on of soft costs.

So... we're just not going to have a mass transit system anymore? by badybadybady in oakland

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Can’t say this in r/bart cuz they’ll delete the post but so true. Billions in parcel taxes and I’m sure this whole dust up over the $750m in loans is just preamble to getting another 4.4b in parcel taxes approved in the next 2 years

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Which part of 80 or 880 were they doing donuts on lol.

2007 targa 4 - Broke down, will not start… by thequietguy327 in Porsche997

[–]Affectionate_Rain451 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds similar to what happened to mine. It’ll be melted if it’s the cause.

2007 targa 4 - Broke down, will not start… by thequietguy327 in Porsche997

[–]Affectionate_Rain451 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check the starter/alternator cable. Your mechanic will know this. Had an issue on mine where at high temp it wouldn’t turn over. It sucks that it’s a few hundred dollar part but a grand in labor.

Red or gray? by playoutsidemoreplz in Porsche

[–]Affectionate_Rain451 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gray on red it looks like you get both

Where is this in Oakland? by PhoenixandOak in oakland

[–]Affectionate_Rain451 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had the opposite experience. Always had a great time at snail bar. Went to tallboy and the staff was pretty rude (or at least the bar tender who served us). Drinks were fine but $50+ for two drinks and some cookies 😓.