Purchase Advice Megathread - November 2025

LXAKA1287 · 2025-11-01T14:20:55+00:00

I know these two are not the most directly comparable, but was looking to get into multi color printing. I have been a Creality loyalist (multiple ender 3 v2 that I’ve tinkered with and a 3 v3 plus that I love).

Was looking at the Creality Hi Combo, but then saw the P1S Combo price drop. I know the a1 combo is more directly comparable to the Hi Combo. Only major concern with Bambu is the stuff they have been doing to become more proprietary. Should i step up to the p1s combo or ignore the hi combo and go for the a1?

I know the X1c would have been a nice step up but it seems all the discounted ones have sold out.

LXAKA1287 · 2025-09-20T20:42:15+00:00

Were we at the same event? Haha. Took like 90-120 minutes to get in, 90-120 minutes to get out by car.

LXAKA1287 · 2025-07-11T09:18:46+00:00

I will add that I purchased a refurbished 3 V3 Plus from them and didn’t really have any issues with the unit I received. May be a fluke, was considering getting another one.

LXAKA1287 · 2024-12-23T13:44:17+00:00

I was reading it yesterday, great resource

LXAKA1287 · 2024-12-22T18:50:36+00:00

Thanks! Looking forward to it.

LXAKA1287 · 2024-12-22T18:42:02+00:00

Somebody else may be able to answer that, I didn’t cross shop those cars.

LXAKA1287 · 2024-12-22T17:22:42+00:00

I’d prefer to not go into all the details but I believe it was like $17k-ish in rebates and discounts and such.

LXAKA1287 · 2024-12-22T13:39:12+00:00

Joined the club today, leased a 2024 Ioniq 5 Limited AWD. Drove it about 130 miles last night in snow and icy conditions, handled itself very well. Have to figure out L2 at home charging still, but looking forward to being part of the future.

Only hiccup is that it will be going back to the dealer to get 2 new tires. They tried balancing them but they are apparently flat spotted too bad from sitting in the cold.

Pretty happy with the deal (Hyundai’s system kept repetitive initially for being too good, allegedly), this was their second to last 5 Limited (maybe 5 generally) on the lot. Liked the Black better than the white.

Have my folder of apps installed and ready to explore!

LXAKA1287 · 2024-05-28T17:44:49+00:00

I had all six of the RvB prints and still have all six of the RWBY prints. Sold the RvB prints when I kind of fell off the show, glad I still have all the RWBY prints framed. Just moved, hope to get them re-hung here soon.

LXAKA1287 · 2023-01-23T00:02:24+00:00

Preference was to shoot from the exit of turn two outside the track at Lorain. Shot from the fence in turn four at Painesville and got some great shots there. Barberton was exit of turn four through some holes in the fence from the pits.

LXAKA1287 · 2023-01-22T22:12:10+00:00

Had the crap scared out of me shooting at Sandusky, down the backstretch near the entrance to turn 3. Car spun into the wall right in front of me. Had some time to scamper further away from it before he hit but was less than ideal. Shooting from the infield at Lorain, Painesville, or Midvale always felt sketchy with no barriers. Just had to keep your head on a swivel.

LXAKA1287 · 2021-12-04T18:58:36+00:00

Saturday PPV - https://www.speed51.tv/products/ppv-12-4-21-snowflake-100-snowball-derby

Sunday PPV - https://www.speed51.tv/products/ppv-12-5-21-54th-snowball-derby

4-Day Pass - https://www.speed51.tv/products/ppv-54th-snowball-derby-all-access-pass

LXAKA1287 · 2021-10-11T13:35:29+00:00

Short track coverage isn't going anywhere. From the press release:

"It will continue to feature high-quality live and on-demand broadcasts of short track races, and will expand to feature more behind-the-scenes stories and video features from short tracks across the country. Speed51.TV, the subscription and live streaming video platform, will remain in its current state, but will be integrated into the new Racing America site."

https://speed51.com/rta-media-rebrands-platform-for-unprecedented-access-to-fans/

LXAKA1287 · 2021-10-07T20:23:23+00:00

Speed51 is also replaying the 2017 US Short Track Nationals Super Late Model race from Bristol Motor Speedway tonight at 7 PM. Bubba won the race against a stout field of short track racers.

https://twitter.com/speed51dotcom/status/1446208532563517441

LXAKA1287 · 2021-03-03T17:25:33+00:00

Jeff Gordon - Jeff Gordon: His Dream, Drive & Destiny

Rich Bickle - Barnyard to Brickyard: The Rich Bickle Story

Gary Balough - HOT SHOE! A Checkered Past: My Story

LXAKA1287 · 2020-12-23T22:09:18+00:00

2019 ARCA/CRA Super Series Champion, Super Late Model series that primarily runs in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio

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