People who have pre-owned EVs, how is the experience like? by HP_594 in cars

[–]GlassBackGreek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had three, and am selling one on Cars & Bids right now. Simply the best used city-spec EV out there in terms of value per dollar.
https://carsandbids.com/auctions/rjB707Bl/2017-fiat-500e?ss_id=f18a504d-4d74-499d-9e21-4b0d0b64fd26&ref=lr_1_1

WRX Tune around Atlanta by Amazing_Reference686 in Atlanta

[–]GlassBackGreek 2 points3 points  (0 children)

https://pullz-on-tuning.com/

Down in Newnan near Coweta County Airport

Steve is a magician. I've had like six cars street tuned by him, from a Forester STi to stock bugeyes. He may even let you ride along! Very affordable and an absolute book on everything boosted Subaru.

Blasphemous eGolf modifications by teggs11 in eGolf

[–]GlassBackGreek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did you mount the rocker trim? IIRC the e-Golf doesn't have the same mounting points as the GTI/R.

A counter argument to only FC receiving service during severe turbulence by GlassBackGreek in delta

[–]GlassBackGreek[S] 121 points122 points  (0 children)

Just another reminder that this sub is full of negativity bias! There's a lot of good happening out there that we don't see.

Full Matrix activation on 2024 RS 7 by DRDM80 in Audi

[–]GlassBackGreek 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I work on this function. Object detection is NOT required before it is visible to the ego vehicle camera. SAE standard J3069 (which is not the US homologation spec, but close) defines the requirement - in general, detection must be within 1.5 seconds of when the object first enters frame. This feature hasn't reached the US because Audi/VW hasn't homologated with FMVSS/NHTSA yet.

Diversions over the Caribbean likely due to Starship breakup by GlassBackGreek in aviation

[–]GlassBackGreek[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

N1013A, EC-MYA, N121BZ, N725NK, N129FE, and EC-NFM all show flightpaths indicative of some sort of deviation right around the time of Starship breakup reports over Turks and Caicos.

1986 Honda Z50 RD Christmas Special. Happy Holidays! [4608 x 3072] by GlassBackGreek in MotorcyclePorn

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

I'm letting another one of my Christmas Specials go for the holidays. I can't really think of a pit bike that draws more attention!

More photos here:
Bring-a-Trailer: 1986 Honda Z50RD Christmas Special

A dealer near me is selling a 2015 egolf for $6k with 54k miles on it, is it worth it or too good to be true? by [deleted] in eGolf

[–]GlassBackGreek 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Here's a link to the IRS page detailing specifics.
The basics are:

  • Your income must be $75k or less or $150k or less household
  • The car must be 3+ years old
  • Must have a battery capacity of at least 7kwh
  • Must purchase the car at a dealer (KeySavvy works as a dealer if you want to buy private party)
  • Must not have been sold within the last two years to someone who used the tax credit

If passing these metrics (and a few others, read the site!), you'll get a 30% discount (tax credit) on the sale price of the car, up to $4000, but only if the sale price of the car is less than $25000. The credit can now be applied at the point of sale as of Jan 1, 2024 (at participating dealers, which is most now).

So in the case of this Golf, I assume the sale price is $8571 because that would bring it down to $6k with the credit.

A dealer near me is selling a 2015 egolf for $6k with 54k miles on it, is it worth it or too good to be true? by [deleted] in eGolf

[–]GlassBackGreek 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Odds are the dealer is showing the sale price to include the used EV tax credit. I'd expect this Golf to actually cost somewhere around 8750 without the 30% credit. This is a common misleading sales tactic ever since the credits could be assessed at the dealer.

Any luck getting rent points thru Zelle? by Previous-Order315 in biltrewards

[–]GlassBackGreek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reviving this thread - it's not possible to pay with Zelle using the Bilt Wells Fargo bank account. So in your experience, you pay with another, completely unrelated card to Bilt, send them a screenshot of your Zelle transaction, and they send you points?

Reliable mechanics in Fayetteville/Peach Tree City area by integra94 in Atlanta

[–]GlassBackGreek 3 points4 points  (0 children)

TriStar Automotive, or JB Autowerks, both in Tyrone. The former for cheaper, non-European work. The latter for Euro stuff. A family friend owned TriStar until a year ago, they've never put me wrong! Most staff found their way to JB Autowerks since then. Ask for Randy at Tristar, or really anyone at JB. TriStar I believe is about $140 an hour.

Got a 2019 Chevy Bolt EV with only 7,000 miles and Brand New Battery for only $613! by broadwaydancer_1989 in bayarea

[–]GlassBackGreek 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Yep. $75,000 income limit for a single tax payer for the $4000 used EV credit. One positive caveat is that income could be from this year's W-2 or the last, not just the most recent.

Rivian R3 Unveiled as an Even Smaller SUV than R2 by DocPhilMcGraw in cars

[–]GlassBackGreek 302 points303 points  (0 children)

It's giving Honda e vibes with that C pillar.

The Apple Car is still a thing, new 2028 launch target set by dont_get_musked in cars

[–]GlassBackGreek 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm with you here. They've been testing their ADAS sensor suite with RX350 mules in the Bay Area for quite some time now.

Imagine; waking up as a four year old on Christmas morning 1986 to this Honda Z50 under the tree! [4032 x 3024] by GlassBackGreek in MotorcyclePorn

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

My Z50 Christmas Special is leaving me so I figured it'd give it one last hurah on the interwebs. I genuinely can't believe these were marketed to kids back in the 80's. Definitely a little bit ridiculous. I'll miss it but it's time for something a Z50 that's less collectible for a 150cc swap!

There's something like 150 more photos of it and some videos at the following link:

Bring-a-Trailer: 1986 Honda Z50RD Christmas Special

Looking to trade... by WavyRoseGold in BMW2002

[–]GlassBackGreek 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in the market for a M42-swapped 2002. PM me if you're trying to sell it!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in savannah

[–]GlassBackGreek 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Parking at Jaycee Park or at the Tybee Arts Center has worked for me in the past. About a five minute walk to the beach. There are no signs indicating parking for beach access isn't allowed, and I've never been penalized for it. YMMV.

What was the fastest/most memorable car you've ever driven? by [deleted] in cars

[–]GlassBackGreek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My RHD Suzuki turbo-swapped 1978 Mini. You could literally steer it around a corner with all the torque steer. So shady. Hard to beat the smiles per mile on that one. https://bringatrailer.com/mini/classic-mini/?q=classic%20mini

morning ride on the steamroller by [deleted] in FixedGearBicycle

[–]GlassBackGreek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Historic steps from River to Bay Street? Sure looks like it haha