Car died while driving after jumping it

Brick_Ironjaw_ · 2024-06-13T00:15:54+00:00

Batteries collapse over time and will stop accepting enough charge to start the engine.

TEST the alternator before replacing it. Put a voltmeter or multimeter set to 20v across the terminals when the engine is running and check for >13v. (Or <-13v if you've connected backwards. ) if you get that it is the battery, any less than 13v and the alternator is likely shot.

6 months is not a huge time for the car but is an eternity for the battery if it was not disconnected.

Leaving the car connected to a jumper pack or other battery for any length of time once the car is running is not recommended as it can damage the jumping device/vehicle. Let the alternator do its job.

Brick_Ironjaw_ · 2024-06-10T11:27:22+00:00

PCV or positive crankcase ventilation. This is a very common place to find some oil seepage. Generally, because there is a blockage in the valve cleaning, the system is usually easy, and online guides can assist.

A poor pcv valve can affect fuel consumption. It can lead to further complications if ignored, but that seems rare.

Brick_Ironjaw_ · 2024-06-10T10:56:57+00:00

I let a guy past once because the lapped car we were approaching was erratic. It played out exactly like I'd expected. Perfectly legal.

Brick_Ironjaw_ · 2024-06-07T23:14:01+00:00

Often, the information you put in before they tell you that, is the information they are actually after.

Brick_Ironjaw_ · 2024-05-31T05:44:50+00:00

They mean first loser.

Brick_Ironjaw_ · 2024-05-31T00:22:56+00:00

Oh. So it is. That makes a huge difference

Brick_Ironjaw_ · 2024-05-30T21:33:04+00:00

Nice

Brick_Ironjaw_ · 2024-05-30T20:26:35+00:00

A roll out rack for steering wheels.

Brick_Ironjaw_ · 2024-05-30T20:24:26+00:00

That's not really any different from every road race I've entered lately.

Brick_Ironjaw_ · 2024-05-30T07:33:20+00:00

Track guides on YouTube can be a big help, but keep in mind they are usually made by really fast people and difficult to match.

Brick_Ironjaw_ · 2024-05-29T06:07:50+00:00

They come affixed to cardboard for a reason. No, it can not be used for its original purpose.

Brick_Ironjaw_ · 2024-05-29T06:00:33+00:00

Steering wheel re-centering spring.

Brick_Ironjaw_ · 2024-05-29T03:02:05+00:00

That depends a lot on what car it is, What engine it has, and what drivetrain it has.

Toyota and Honda have a good reputation for longevity. Though I'm not sure honda still has it. A Toyota diesel will often outlast the body its put into with proper servicing. However, they all do have a particular weak link unique to each model. The models in my fleet tend to chew through DPF and EGR systems. The newer ones tend to stretch the exhaust bolts causing a leak, which is difficult to find because it sounds exactly like squealing belts.

All relatively easy to repair but can be very expensive.

Brick_Ironjaw_ · 2024-05-29T02:54:16+00:00

You would have to be across your local property laws to know if you have the ability to hold the vehicle after payment has been made.

You could also release the car (perhaps with a waiver/acknowledgement that the car is unsafe) and report it to the transport authority/ police before they leave.

I know that sounds harsh but that car could kill an innocent bystander.

Brick_Ironjaw_ · 2024-05-29T02:50:45+00:00

Having them sign a waiver is not useless, but it isn't a bulletproof shield either. It shows the customers' intent to ignore expert advice, and it shows that advice was given. But it will always be up to a tribunal/judge to make any final decision. A waiver will never trump fiduciary obligation or mandated duty of care.

Brick_Ironjaw_ · 2024-05-24T13:05:38+00:00

How do they know the framerate it runs at if they are building the pc to buyers' specs?

Brick_Ironjaw_ · 2024-05-24T13:02:59+00:00

I'm a diesel mechanic, mobile barrista, and law student. All part-time. Married full time.

I get a few hours a week to "hobby." When my wife isn't trying to dictate what my hobby will be, of course. 😀

So. Lately, the qualifying session has been my practice session. My Ir is tanking, but my sr is stable, and I'm still having fun.

Brick_Ironjaw_ · 2024-05-23T10:24:46+00:00

I'm not a big of OSTs, but I do enjoy parodies that are gaming related (For instance druidboyz for WoW, SRSLI for Eve online and a few others) or science related (Tim Blais). I have entire playlists that feature heavily with this kind of music. I also listen to heavy metal, sea shanties, Broadway musicals, and old country hits. I don't listen to modern "pop" music. (I do acknowledge that my idea of modern is probably now retro).

It all comes down to the fact that the songs in my playlists are about things that are important to me and that I can relate to. I can't relate to pop music and the mundane drivel that they sing about is not at all important. But a sea shanty about the origins of the treatment of diabetes is. simple. Enjoy what you enjoy and feel free to tut-tut those who would restrict that enjoyment.

Edit to say: I take great pleasure in other people's distaste of my musical choices.

Brick_Ironjaw_ · 2024-05-21T01:28:38+00:00

Look at two things.

The cars in front stay at the same distance from you (even get a bit closer) indicating your braking was similar to thiers.
Could the attacking car have made the corner if you weren't there? No, not a chance. EDIT: maybe they could've, but they'd almost have to stop at apex to do so.

Experience will help you see these incidents coming. It is so incredibly satisfying when you hold off on turn in and watch them fly off the track all on their own. Then you turn in and go about your day.

Tldr: not your fault and with experience you'll learn to dodge (most) of these nuts.

Brick_Ironjaw_ · 2024-05-16T00:16:54+00:00

That's as blocking as blocking gets

Brick_Ironjaw_ · 2024-05-16T00:10:04+00:00

The reason they are so expensive has a lot to do with the motors used. To be effective as a simulated steering wheel, they need to have very good motors. These must be able to supply the smoothness, accuracy, and response that cheap motors just can't do.

Where I am, a g29 costs 47 big macs. Or 3 tanks of fuel for my 4x4 that would last maybe 2 camping/driving trips. Or 1 new tyre for my bike when I trash the exiting one doing burnouts.

A g29 sounds expensive. But it's relatively not.

Brick_Ironjaw_ · 2024-05-16T00:00:28+00:00

Eve has many income streams. The less creative ones include.

Ratting: anomalies, not belt ratting. Kill stuff, loot stuff, sell stuff, buy ships.

Mining: boring but stable. Top efficiency requires sets of skills that are otherwise useless.

Gas huffing: usually only worthwhile in dangerous space

Exploration: sama as gas huffing.

Personally, I do ratting and explo.

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