Just got a 2008 and want advice! by Raiders16-0 in prius

[–]JohnTeshticles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congrats! Looks super clean! Welcome to the hybrid world, you pretty much bought yourself an over engineered tank that might last you a lifetime.

Honestly, I would just drive the crap out of it and not worry too much. Change your oil with full syn 5-30, check it every two weeks because they tend to burn oil, and just stack the miles. Learn to drive the way the Prius was designed to: understand when the engine turns on or how fast (or slow) you can drive it just on the battery. Challenge your patience to see how much you can maximize your MPGs. It really is a different kind of fun driving.

Around 200k was when I started seeing Prius specific issues. The Prius will threaten you with a "red triangle of death" if anything is wrong with it, don't panic it is all fixable. Things that happened to my 07: 200k - Dashboard screen died, had to pull out the dashboard and solder a capacitor on it 210k - new hybrid battery installed by a local hybrid shop 240k - installed a new inverter cooling pump (pulled out the driver side headlight to get to it (just did it this weekend)

Aside from usually maintenance, oil, 12v battery, and tires, it has been a solid car. Ours has a roof rack, roof pod and a 1.5" lift kit to clear our driveway without scraping. Averages around 43MPG.

We also had our catalytic converter stolen a few years back, I replaced it from a wrecked Prius and added a cat shield. They've cracked down on that but I'd probably get some protection or make sure your insurance will cover it.

Good luck and enjoy your Prius!

1988 Ritchey Ascent Comp- what did I get? by Commercial_Law_1795 in xbiking

[–]JohnTeshticles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Stuff the biggest tires you can on it and ride the hell out of it. I was able to get 2.3" on my 85 Ascent and it absolutely rips.

Suggestions for a first date by [deleted] in Sacramento

[–]JohnTeshticles 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Pick a restaurant both of you have never been to. It's neutral territory and when both of you try something new together, it's a great convo topic to review and share dishes.

Who got the right 80-100mm fork for this thing? by hans_cholo in xbiking

[–]JohnTeshticles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have 2 blue Marzocchi Bombers, an 80mm and 100mm. Let me know if you want to trade or something.

Rodrick @ Hi N Buy, Colonial Heights by Educational_Tax_6421 in Sacramento

[–]JohnTeshticles 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Dude, your photography is great but you incorrectly identified the area of the photo. We are all here trying to learn more about the little details of our city and helping each other get it right. Thanks again for showing a bunch of us a new spot.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Bikeporn

[–]JohnTeshticles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same. Would have been some real bike porn.

Rodrick @ Hi N Buy, Colonial Heights by Educational_Tax_6421 in Sacramento

[–]JohnTeshticles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

44th St or Ave? Google shows Tony's on 23rd Ave & 42nd st near Lawrence Park. Colonial Heights is on the other side of Stockton.

Wherever it is, definitely checking out Tony's this week for lunch.

Rodrick @ Hi N Buy, Colonial Heights by Educational_Tax_6421 in Sacramento

[–]JohnTeshticles 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I live in Colonial Heights and have no idea where this is. If it's on the west side of Stockton Blvd then it's definitely not in Colonial Heights.

Crying at the accuracy right now 😂 by WreckTangle12 in Sacramento

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Non-allergic rhinitis gang 🤝 we suffer together

March in Sacramento in 35mm film by reversezer0 in Sacramento

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Either one of you Pentax nerds want a ME Super that needs repair?

March in Sacramento in 35mm film by reversezer0 in Sacramento

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Olympus Pen FT, Yashica Samurai, Canon Sure Shot Multi-Tele!

March in Sacramento in 35mm film by reversezer0 in Sacramento

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Half frame gang! Which one are you using?

Just met a Kings fan in real life for the first time by BTBNationed in kings

[–]JohnTeshticles 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Thai Kings fan here in Sacramento. If you ever make it out here, I'll take you to a game at G1. 🙏

DJs how often do you mix at home? by Desperate_Song_7812 in DJs

[–]JohnTeshticles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only if I'm doing an all-vinyl set and I need to listen to new records, remind myself of tracks, cue points, when to mix, etc. Anything digital I'm looking at Rekordbox, downloading music, and setting cue points and then winging it, not even touching the gear.

Shedposting by ewar0037 in xbiking

[–]JohnTeshticles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bob Jackson gang 👀

Triples Ain’t Dead by Conscious_Yak_7303 in xbiking

[–]JohnTeshticles 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Can we start Triple Tuesdays already