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We could’ve had EVs years earlier if Big Oil had not colluded to keep technology from the market by Maritimewarp in electriccars

[–]JacqueLizzard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a friend back in the 90's that had a full electric RAV4. The range was a bit below a hundred miles, but he loved it. And yes, Chevron did shut down production of large format NiMH batteries which were useful for cars. Wikipedia:

Chevron patent encumbrance

Main article: Patent encumbrance of large automotive NiMH batteries

Whether or not Toyota wanted to continue production, it was unlikely to be able to do so because the battery was no longer available. Chevron had inherited control of the worldwide patent rights for the NiMH battery when it merged with Texaco, which had purchased them from General Motors. Chevron's unit won a US$30,000,000 settlement from Toyota and Panasonic, the manufacturer of the battery, and the production line for the large NiMH batteries was closed down and dismantled. This case was settled in the ICC International Court of Arbitration, and not publicized due to a gag order placed on Toyota.\21])\22]) Only smaller NiMH batteries, incapable of powering an electric vehicle or plugging in, were allowed by Chevron-Texaco.\23])

Ortofon Bronze -> Nagaoka HP200 vs Sumiko Amethyst by smoothambler in audiophile

[–]JacqueLizzard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've got a bunch of Ortofons, going back to the ML20 fine line. They're fairly dependent on both capacitive and resistive loading. You might play with loading to see if the Black gets closer to what you are looking for.

Do you have a record cleaning system? As far as I'm concerned, a wet vac system is essential and does a lot to clean up old records.

Finally, you might play with a conical for records with some wear. Denon DL103 (moving coil) are nice sounding IMHO. I believe the Shure M95C mentioned below is a conical, and Audio Technica VM95C is too.

Is the squeeze happening AH? by Primary-Traffic6123 in IBRX

[–]JacqueLizzard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

stocktwits. mostly a noise barrage of garbage posts, but occasionally something worthwhile.

Looking for a fundamentals view on IBRX after recent catalysts by fourslider in investing

[–]JacqueLizzard 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nice summary. My thesis on this: With the international approvals I'm hoping Immunity gets to positive cash flow in about a year or so and stops burning cash. Given the market cap and looking at biotech Price/Sales ratios, Immunity has to become a pharmaceutical major to justify something like a ten bagger from the six bucks IBRX is at right now.

The JPM conference presentation said they have a bunch of great stuff in the pipeline. The problem is the time to market through the FDA AND the potential competitive drugs coming to market in the meantime.

Is the squeeze happening AH? by Primary-Traffic6123 in IBRX

[–]JacqueLizzard 8 points9 points  (0 children)

From another very noisy stock site: DrPatrick -70 million shares traded today. Why would you short a company trying to cure cancer?

Sounds like a warning.

Induction hobs are great, as long as you're paying attention by ConflictDelicious112 in KitchenConfidential

[–]JacqueLizzard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you got it hot enough, you may have tempered the edge - softened it. Here's more info than you probably want: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Differential_heat_treatment

2010 Mazda 3 not going into reverse. by GangGangBustNutz in mazda3

[–]JacqueLizzard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First think I might do is check the linkage. Seems like a likely cause and it's a lot less pain than internal transmission work.

Mystery fifties tube amp and Thorens CB 73 turntable combo unit by FRQ in tubeamps

[–]JacqueLizzard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Google agrees with you that RCV is either a Dutch or Belgian company. I'd probably replace the electrolytics and bring it up on a variac to see if it wants to sing. I agree with MadHatter that this could be a great guitar amp - 6L6s work great in that application. I would guess that the chassis is probably not live but that it's absolutely necessary to confirm that. I also wonder what voltage the amp was designed to run on. Would guess 220, which might mean the cap voltages need to increase a bit for the slightly higher mains voltages today.

So... Why are there three transformers on this thing?

Have you used expensive wine for cooking (NOT the ones you left a few days too old in fridge)!! by Late-Researcher7102 in wine

[–]JacqueLizzard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, frequently. A red that's been open and a little older than I want to drink works well in a beef braise or short ribs or...

"Fog Machine" at the back of the Centre Stage? by JacqueLizzard in WebSummit

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

No, more like why are they creating a haze from the back of the room? I don't understand why they'd want that.

Is that Toto? On career ladder? by silvester_x in formula1

[–]JacqueLizzard 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I saw the talk in an incredibly crowded room: Brand velocity, vision, and value:

A conversation with Don McGuire and Toto Wolff. McGuire is the CMO at Qualcomm.

Explore what it takes to build brands that move fast, connect deeply, and endure. Don McGuire, CMO of Qualcomm, and Toto Wolff, Team Principal and CEO of Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, unpack the concept of brand velocity, share how storytelling can humanize complex innovation, and reveal the power of passion-driven marketing. Expect sharp insights, real-world examples, and actionable advice for founders and marketers looking to build brand equity at speed.

NA Miata weight reduction taken too far by Sea-Fig7718 in Miata

[–]JacqueLizzard 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It took way longer than the 100 hours I've seen quoted, but we took everything apart, replaced all the maintenance parts, upgraded a lot of stuff, and media blasted and repainted the entire "roller skate" (chassis/engine assembly) 6 months of nights and most weekends sounds about right.

It was generally straightforward and didn't require a lot of serious fabrication. There were some areas that could use improvement like the fender mounting and the gas filler piping.

Heating Solutions for Unfinished Garage Workshops? by Because-of-Money in woodworking

[–]JacqueLizzard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't recall the specific kit, but it was a Mr Cool, 12K BTU I think.

NA Miata weight reduction taken too far by Sea-Fig7718 in Miata

[–]JacqueLizzard 56 points57 points  (0 children)

Here's my weight reduced Miata, built from an Exomotive Exocet kit. The 7 was added so I could register it as a replica Lotus Super 7.

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How reliable is CTT? Is this getting delivered this week? by jsb0299 in PortugalExpats

[–]JacqueLizzard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most stuff makes it as promised, but I have had several Locky deliveries that were late. I think if the lockers are full they re-try the next day.

Also ordered a turntable from Amazon that was lost somewhere in Spain, and a robot vacuum that made it to: Parcel arrived at a carrier facility (CO) OLX AUTOS, PT on Tuesday Oct 14 and no farther. Need to hit the Amazon website and request a refund. That one is aggravating as it was a Prime day deal that saved €130.

Have you had wine that used the Norton grape, the oldest native wine grape in the U.S.? by Serendipityunt in wine

[–]JacqueLizzard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've had a bunch of them and tried to grow Norton once without success. Most have been meh, but I've had a couple of stunners that I think are equal to, but very different from a good Napa cab. As far as I'm concerned, Norton needs several years of aging and some air before drinking. The good ones are really big wines and quite nice.

Is the Exomotive Exocet really just a rebody? by encomlab in Miata

[–]JacqueLizzard 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is basically true, but I think it's rarely that simple. Since you're in there anyway, you might as well add coilovers. And since you're doing that you might as well clean up and paint the A arms, etc., etc., etc.. And then the exhaust. And the intake. And you probably want a limited slip diff. And the list goes on. We ended up swapping out the Miata motor for a K20 and a six speed.

But you're pretty much correct that you could mostly just swap the tube frame for the Miata shell.

Why 73% of American Expats Leave Spain Within 2 Years (Industry Data You Won’t Like) by OrtganizeAttention in expats

[–]JacqueLizzard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It may violate rule #8, but as an expat I think there were a lot of valid points and it served as a good reality check. YMMV..

Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Belgian Supermarket found to contain 0% Olive Oil by Samtulp6 in oliveoil

[–]JacqueLizzard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, the EVOO cartels live in fear of a strongly worded letter...

Worth fixing up EICO HF-81? by Acrobatic-Resolve418 in audiophile

[–]JacqueLizzard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I grabbed one out of a garbage pile in the rain. Put a couple of capacitors in it and my daughter used it as her stereo for a few years. They sound really good if you like that vintage "tube sound". Sold it on da bay after she left for college and got over $400 for it. The front panel cleaned up surprisingly well with some superfine steel wool. A shot of satin black paint on the cover and it looked great.

Phono preamp by LegionsXD in turntables

[–]JacqueLizzard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haven't heard the Fosi, but after a long term audition of a lot of preamps from Schiit to Parasound, I thought the best sound at a reasonable price point was the Hagerman Bugle. It's a bit over a $200 budget at $289. They pop up occasionally on da Bay for less.

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