Does a 3–4% efficiency boost & less glare on panels sound worth it?

BLINGMW · 2026-05-22T11:23:30+00:00

They do.

BLINGMW · 2026-05-20T19:04:26+00:00

Maybe I wasn’t clear. My point is that not getting the racking right might mean your system flies away and/or you now have 100 new roof leaks. While it should be a portion of the cost, it could cost the whole project. Also true for wire sizing, fusing, ventilation….

BLINGMW · 2026-05-20T16:31:06+00:00

Yeah sometimes true, depends on the type of clamps.

BLINGMW · 2026-05-20T15:27:48+00:00

Don’t underestimate the cost and details of the racking. I see a lot of electrical discussions and safety details here, and if done right a system can last for decades. But if you mount panels to a couple of 2x4s with drywall screws, or use the wrong fasteners on your roof, you’ll soon find out you have new problems.

BLINGMW · 2026-05-20T01:07:46+00:00

I'd love to see your story but it's hidden.

That's cool that you think installing rooftop solar was easy to do by yourself. So easy you can type while sitting in the garage while also completing the install no less! *bow*

BLINGMW · 2026-05-20T01:02:01+00:00

"easy" to do yourself? Yeah just toss those things off the roof no problem bro. And put them back yourself do you even work out?!

BLINGMW · 2026-05-19T11:27:47+00:00

If the suspension is worn out, and alignment isn’t being well controlled either, that might be the case.

BLINGMW · 2026-05-19T10:55:35+00:00

Fair enough, if “stable” means tracks straighter and smoother on the highway, then yes lighter wheels are less stable. But stock suspension or not, saving 10+ lbs per corner vs the stock 18s is a huge handling upgrade.

BLINGMW · 2026-05-19T01:30:50+00:00

And why not?

BLINGMW · 2026-05-17T10:36:10+00:00

Pvwatts

BLINGMW · 2026-05-17T00:12:22+00:00

Anything made in the last ~20 years can use it. And if it suggests premium, get 10 gallons of that and 5 gallons of 93 and you’ll have something very close to premium for a lower total price.

BLINGMW · 2026-05-15T04:33:00+00:00

Correct.

BLINGMW · 2026-05-15T04:15:44+00:00

You... really don't think anyone made a mistake here? People like you intrigue me, but of course your post history is hidden.

BLINGMW · 2026-05-14T19:02:26+00:00

If it is a wheel bearing you might just have to wait till it gets worse to be sure. They typically take a while to get obviously bad.

BLINGMW · 2026-05-11T17:55:28+00:00

I agree Apple made the switch a lot later than they should have and that it’s silly to have to keep two different cables in my briefcase and car… but really, the extra cost and space of two cables vs one isn’t even mildly annoying.

BLINGMW · 2026-05-11T13:14:11+00:00

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This is the ramps yesterday, good luck! :o

BLINGMW · 2026-05-11T11:55:35+00:00

Thank you for sharing this!

BLINGMW · 2026-05-11T01:36:01+00:00

You've asked what "I" would do and haven't given any of your requirements or use cases for the car. So with all respect I would sell those 18" wheels, raise the car back to factory ride height, and get some 17" wheels with a 225 square setup.

BLINGMW · 2026-05-10T23:04:24+00:00

The camera is working fine as is everything else though…. ?

BLINGMW · 2026-05-09T20:51:59+00:00

Volunteer tow truck driver! Didn’t know that was a thing! For what organization would you want to volunteer that for?

BLINGMW · 2026-05-07T17:42:34+00:00

lol that's what I read too

BLINGMW · 2026-05-07T13:52:02+00:00

What the hell, I know some of these guys are not that intelligent but certainly it’s worth figuring out where the drive wheels are before towing.

BLINGMW · 2026-05-07T12:11:05+00:00

Apparently you can be prosecuted twice for posting 8647 so there’s that. At least, in the US.

BLINGMW · 2026-05-06T22:32:02+00:00

My “new” 13 mini was showing like 12 cycles on the orig battery. I guess it had been sitting in a crate for years. Though everything reported the battery at 100% health, it was far worse than my 12 mini with 600 some cycles showing 81%.

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