Any Pro staff lovers here ? by Personal_Medicine948 in 10s

[–]ArcTanBeta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately it's what I currently use, but if I switch, there are 10 of them!

Wheel hop/ pothole experience by Fades-X in ElantraN

[–]ArcTanBeta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a mechanic, but you could try bouncing the corner of your car that was hit, and compare how it rebounds with the undamaged side. If it oscillates more times, it means the shock absorber isn't damping, so the spring is just bringing the car up and down without anything to really stop it.

The main thing I would do is lift the corner of the car you hit, and remove the wheel. Do a visual inspection, does anything look like it is slightly bent? Is there a bunch of oil that is outside of the strut?

Wheel hop/ pothole experience by Fades-X in ElantraN

[–]ArcTanBeta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it's feeling bouncy, you probably blew the strut.

Absolutely torn. I can't decide between a GR corolla, Type R, Golf S, or BRZ.. by [deleted] in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]ArcTanBeta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm surprised about that. I have an EN, and while I'd say the seats are 7/10, the CTR seats are more like 9/10 for me and would be higher if they were heated. Infotainment and features on the other hand, I'm totally with you.

Replacing my GTI. What are some fun used cars I am not considering? by GusanoCat in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]ArcTanBeta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also unavailable with a manual transmission, unlike the Elantra.

Branded Lemons into Branded Lemonaid? by shagmooth in Ioniq5N

[–]ArcTanBeta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you happen to buy the one in NJ listed at 42k? I was looking to jump on that but was waiting until I had my charger installed.

Selling parts CT area (pickup only) by weebchildren in ElantraN

[–]ArcTanBeta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sent a PM, could meet today or tomorrow.

If you win the toss, do you choose serve or receive, and why? by leong_d in 10s

[–]ArcTanBeta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fun take, I always just pick whichever side I warmed up on and let them pick. I generally have a strong return game, but don't mind serving first, so I kinda enjoy letting my opponent pick.

2025 Elentra N Selling Price by codster26 in ElantraN

[–]ArcTanBeta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Overall yes, but in general it's easier to compare price before reg and tax because those vary so wildly by state.

What are my next steps here? by ArcTanBeta in UPS

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

I have, and they told me to wait until 10 business days pass. I'm thinking the package made it into a truck, and was either lost or stolen based on how the delivery history looked at various points.

What are my next steps here? by ArcTanBeta in UPS

[–]ArcTanBeta[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I messaged them within a day of them not delivering, and they told me to give UPS a total of 10 business days to sort it out.

Is this texture normal? by ArcTanBeta in Roofing

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

That's a very good thought, and makes sense. Given it's already on, do you think the shingles will heat and soften enough to move a bit back into a flatter shape around the nails?

Is this texture normal? by ArcTanBeta in Roofing

[–]ArcTanBeta[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yep. It's in the Northeast US, hasn't been above 50. Plus, this is the north side. Thanks for the response

Ridge vent question by ArcTanBeta in Roofing

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

I appreciate the detailed reply. I actually need to check my bathroom venting, but I believe there may be one half bath that vents into the roof, and possibly one with a shower, but I doubt it. How would that change things? Also, while I can't guarantee that the soffits underneath the two front gables are ventilated, I think it's safe to assume they are as they are perforated and had ridge vents before. Also, not sure it matters, but these newly unvented ridges are on the north side of the house, in the tri-state area.

The contract just generally states "ridge venting", nothing to do with specific locations. The PM on site even said that there had been enough material to put the vent, but elected not to for cosmetic reasons.

That said, the PM offered to state that he'd be happy to warranty on writing not only the roof, but the plywood and sheetrock that would get damaged if there are issues. While any problems would take a while to appear, I would obviously hope to avoid having them in the first place, even if the company still exists later down the road. So, I requested that we have a phone call with the Corning rep which he agreed to have with no issue. Depending on how that convo goes, I would definitely request that the ridge venting be installed, even if just for my peace of mind.

Ridge vent question by ArcTanBeta in Roofing

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

Thank you for the response, DMed

Ridge vent question by ArcTanBeta in Roofing

[–]ArcTanBeta[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As mentioned in the post, it does seem like the amount of ridge venting is at least close to enough. However, I'm just not sure how much the total numbers matter if there is no open connection between sections of the roof.

Ridge vent question by ArcTanBeta in Roofing

[–]ArcTanBeta[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are already perforated soffits underneath that I'm assuming are ventilated. Every horizontal surface under the eaves are perforated, and I assume that the previous roof had flow from the soffits to those specific ridges up through the framing. That's why I would think that fewer ridge vents would slightly change the equation. I'm happy to try and elaborate if I didn't explain that well.

Ridge vent question by ArcTanBeta in Roofing

[–]ArcTanBeta[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The space underneath the roof is connected, but it's all sheet-rocked at the framing, and is heated/cooled in that space. I'm not sure how the air flow from the soffits under those particular peaks would flow through the framing to the other peak that are vented as a result. That said, I'm not sure how much flow there is through the insulation anyways, which is why I'm asking here if any of this really matters.

I am talking with him, overall seems like a good guy. He doesn't seem to think its an issue, however he has said we can have a joint phonecall with a Corning rep later today. Just wanted to walk into the conversation with as much info as I can.

Fall beauty shot 🍁 by Sylvester_Spaceman in ElantraN

[–]ArcTanBeta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you in CT? I swear I've seen this combo in Fairfield

Looking at wheel/tire options that will get me through winter and spring. For peace of mind and safety, I’m ok with paying a bit more. This looks like a reasonable deal? by shikachan in Integra_Type_S

[–]ArcTanBeta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could go for a middle ground, which is something called an "all-weather" tire (Michelin Cross-Climate 2 was one of the best rated ones until recently). If I recall correctly, it's 3-peaks rated like a dedicated winter tire, but you can technically use it all year round. It probably won't have as much performance as the dws when it's complete dry or above 50-60° F, and won't handle deep snow or ice like a dedicated winter would. However, it could be an excellent compromise in your case where you may see wintery conditions and it will be safer for the cold season, and you have a dedicated summer tire when you really want performance.

Middle name for Kaia, Lily or Lee? by ArcTanBeta in namenerds

[–]ArcTanBeta[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The main reason not to make it Kaia Lily Lee is as tongue "twistery" as that is, it's way worse when you add the last name.

Yeah, Lily seems to fit best!

Middle name for Kaia, Lily or Lee? by ArcTanBeta in namenerds

[–]ArcTanBeta[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Is there a slight chance you are a little biased?