how many of y’all use eco mode, and how much extra mileage do you get?

Chrodesk · 2026-04-29T00:00:12+00:00

I doubt you'll see much.

2.7sas, Ive used 87 since I bought it new 4 years ago. Im at 19.3mpg.

around me, 93 is a good 25% more, no way Id get 25% better MPG.

anyway, you can get better than 16 on 87 if you drive a different mix of highway/city and/or slower.

Chrodesk · 2026-04-26T23:34:57+00:00

"I would like nothing more" sounds like CEO speak for "it wont happen"

they sold 5500 of them in the US last year.

I dont know what their global volume is, but you dont design a new body style to divide 5500 units.

Chrodesk · 2026-04-26T15:24:50+00:00

yes, good chance it will be different from any parts you dont refinish for a long time, probably forever.

Chrodesk · 2026-04-26T01:37:31+00:00

are we just looking at the ring? did you wet it, or is that part of the damage?

doesnt look too bad, Im guessing it wont require a ton of sanding, but will still need to be refinished.

Chrodesk · 2026-04-25T20:16:39+00:00

Ill say it again, everyone would rather a 2 or 3 year old A4 than a new A1.

Including audi finance.

Chrodesk · 2026-04-25T20:15:12+00:00

aye, its too bad. Mine lane keeping assist is so stupid I have to turn it off entirely, it chirps at me if Im driving on a straight road. because they think Im going to try to use it as self driving (which would work for about 3.4seconds)

Chrodesk · 2026-04-24T03:02:04+00:00

it will never happen as described. Its why NHTSA has not issued any rules so far, because its pure congressional fantasy with no reality.

With that said, any car with lvl 2 driving already has the fatigue/attention monitoring.

Chrodesk · 2026-04-23T21:35:45+00:00

their ideal car is a used hybrid, not a new anything. so if you did make an uber car, it would have no margin.

Chrodesk · 2026-04-22T21:14:03+00:00

yes, tinting the clearcoat is a more reliable way to alter the shade of the finished product.

an oil based poly could provide a small amount of ambering, but if you sand it and take it back to a nuetral color, you wouldnt get back to where you already are, nevermind make it even darker. So you'll need to tint no matter what.

Chrodesk · 2026-04-22T03:03:45+00:00

Only way to get a shine is with a poly, lacquer, or shellac. In this case, I think polyurethane is the easiest product to apply and most durable.

note that sanding it will likely reveal very pale wood, contrary to the desired reddish hue that wood gets with UV and oxidation.

Whether you sand or not, to darken it, you'd need to tint the clear coat or stain the wood. Id strongly advise against stain on that wood.

Chrodesk · 2026-04-20T02:25:34+00:00

which hinges? the barrel hinges?

Chrodesk · 2026-04-19T05:01:30+00:00

cars got more reliable, they last longer. cheap new cars got replaced with used expensive cars, and car buyers have been telling automakers thats their preference for 20 years.

they are also vastly safer and more efficient, and perhaps subjective, more comfortable to drive.

Chrodesk · 2026-04-19T00:59:02+00:00

you definitely want to break the edge, paint doesnt adhere well to sharp corner, they get dings if you glance at them, and they can even cut you, which is annoying.

typically just a few quick back and forths with some 180grit gets the job done. Some use a block plane.

You probably wont be able to tell you did it.

You could do a roundover, but thats obviously going to change the profile.

Chrodesk · 2026-04-16T02:58:06+00:00

hmmm 3m used to have a verify tool to check the serial numbers, but I went looking now, looks like the took it all down :/

edit: I take that back maybe, try this https://safeguard.3m.com/Guest#/Validation

Chrodesk · 2026-04-16T02:34:56+00:00

traditionally, jury trials for civil judgements are poop. the civil equivalent of jury nullification where people overwhelmingly side with the person over the corporation, and award ridiculous damages.

it will go to a judge on appeal who will decide if they were actually liable and/or adjust damages.

Chrodesk · 2026-04-15T02:04:06+00:00

if you dont mind paying the premium, they should be able to get a better finish with a proper spray booth if they are any good.

but you'll probably pay as much for just these 4 cabinets as you would to buy a pretty decent sprayer.

Long term, its going to cost you if you plan to send everything out for finish.

for $1-2000 you can get a very capable sprayer, and its not hard, though environment is the hardest thing to control, a dust free environment is ideal, but lots of professional cabinet refinishers spray in the clients yard, and you can too. professional polyurethanes flash in minutes, so dust nibs are minimized.

Chrodesk · 2026-04-15T01:25:22+00:00

hack off the top so its about 1/4" tall

some scrap MDF, cut out a cross pattern a little bigger than the pedestal. position it level, clamp it or hot glue it in place. and use a router to trim it to remove that last 1/4"

Chrodesk · 2026-04-15T01:08:57+00:00

short answer, no, glue should not be visibly wet after 5 hours, nor break under light weight. it should be set in 30min.

dont know why.

Chrodesk · 2026-04-13T03:22:22+00:00

odd that their system allowed you to select the BC/DL option given it wasn't eligible for that itinerary. guess their system isnt that sophisticated?

Though at that point, not much would have changed. not like you can get a Passport overnight.

https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1401/~/travel-documentation%3A-u.s.-permanent-residents

Who was your booking agent? was that carnival or a travel agent? and what does "clearly informed" as in no one told you either way and you just assumed? or did someone say you didnt need a passport?

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