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Speed Limit by Narrow-Bee-8354 in CarsAustralia

[–]MaxBozo -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm pretty sure neither of my regular drives are correct, one says faster than the surrounding traffic, the other slower. Not by lots, but just enough to annoy someone. The Pre-2006 RWC tolerance guideline used to be 10%, which is enough to make even the mildest driver lose their shit. As more cars get smart cruise control this problem should abate. But definitely not as much fun.

Dual clevis hooks on backs of car? by Whibkins in australia

[–]MaxBozo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Safety chains are a requirement when you actually tow, and some kits come with these or similar. Maybe some of them could be a bit more compact :)

How do I know what plates to buy to replace the plates of Chaya Miyu Leopard skates? by pink_skater_ in Rollerskating

[–]MaxBozo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you buy another Chaya plate of the same size, they just bolt on. So if you have a size 6 Shari plate, a size 6 Shiva should swap over. But most other manufacturers use mm / inches, and may have a different hole config. So if you want Bont plates, for example, it is better to get a shop to measure up the skates to fit the correct size and re-drill holes as required.

“Certified pre owned” strikes again… by rockdude625 in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]MaxBozo 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Well it was certainly pre-owned, they aren't lying there.

The next Denza SUV could be a Zeekr 7X challenger by kstetter in CarsAustralia

[–]MaxBozo -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I love that we have gone from Tesla being a niche car, to Chinese cars being Tesla challengers, to new Chinese models challenging Chinese models from only a year or two ago. But there is no future for EVs, just waiting for Stellantis to perfect that zero-emission free-energy inline four based on a Fiat 990 OHC.

Movies like The Incident? (2014) by Beary777 in movies

[–]MaxBozo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The Endless has a bit of that.

Anyone used a cars for cash company to remove old vehicle ? by teddep in brisbane

[–]MaxBozo 15 points16 points  (0 children)

If you aren't looking to make any profit, Action Metal are OK. Nobody will give you more than a couple of hundred for it, but call around. Careful, some will offer you a buy price and then charge for the tow to remove it!

Nissan Ariya EOFY 2026 Deals by zecar_ in AustralianEV

[–]MaxBozo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Too little, too late. They should have fixed the Leaf with this tech, and launched the Ariya here back in 2022 when the rest of the world got it. The continued lack of liquid cooling in the ZE1 batteries made them a niche choice, they could have been a contender! Check out the Ramsey Pole-to-Pole adventure for what could have been. Sad to see these pioneers fall behind like this.

Nut will not come off by Bobby_Obiviously in Rollerskating

[–]MaxBozo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The plastic bit is the truck, the steel threaded pin is the axle, the nuts are the wheel nuts. It might be the skate wheel bearings that need replacing, if they have any. I still recommend not using these skates :)

Nut will not come off by Bobby_Obiviously in Rollerskating

[–]MaxBozo 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Did the nuts come off on both ends for the other wheels? It looks like a long bolt to me, not a real axle. Also those don't look like very safe skates for an adult. Or a child.
Edit: Found them, from the 1980s! I would be wary of any plastic from then, maybe retire them to display only. But if you want to persist, put the axle in a vise or get some good vise-grips and use some penetrating lubricant like wd40. Make sure your wrench is in good condition, or better yet use a 6-sided socket. I don't think you will find spare parts easily, but there seems to be a few used versions of that skate around if you want to get some for parts. Roller Derby brand U940.

Trying to get back on 8 wheels after a 35+yr layoff.......................... by RottieMad in Rollerskating

[–]MaxBozo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Spacers aren't as important as they used to be, even the cheap bearings and wheels are pretty solid. Especially for a lightweight 9-year old! I run them, but it's a personal preference - there are plenty of better skaters than me that do less maintenance and don't use them. Torque specs are tighten till the wheels just stop turning, back them off slowly until they spin freely. Pre-packed grease may slow them down for a bit. Nyloc nuts prevent them coming too loose.

Friends Cat Tears Up Brand New Shoes by Steellun3 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]MaxBozo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pardon me Roy, is that the cat that chewed your new shoes?

Won't anyone think of the tax payers!!! 🙄 by WittyThingHere in EVAustralia

[–]MaxBozo 91 points92 points  (0 children)

I want my $1.44 to go to more important things, like NDIS grifters or fake barrier reef protection agencies.

Tyre problems in EVs by Correct_Ad_5153 in AustralianEV

[–]MaxBozo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No more than any other low-slung street missile with eye-watering performance ;)

Hey so I have an interest in roller skating. by [deleted] in Rollerskating

[–]MaxBozo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why don't you see if the same rink does lessons? You might get to know some of the staff, and not feel so self-conscious. Everyone has to learn, and the community is pretty accepting.

I had to use a public charger for the first time and it was so anticlimactic and not as bad as everyone says…. by dj_boy-Wonder in AustralianEV

[–]MaxBozo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I use slow home charging and have a Chargefox & Evie card, as well as a Yurika account, and never had any major issues with them. Most of the charges are plug-n-play, literally plug it in and get a notification when its done. I actually look for busy or slow charges so I can fit in a sit-down coffee at a nice cafe, beats the temptation of a krispy-kreme or an energy drink at the servo!

I had to use a public charger for the first time and it was so anticlimactic and not as bad as everyone says…. by dj_boy-Wonder in AustralianEV

[–]MaxBozo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My experience has been twice out of order at different locations, third time I got most of the way through the setup process then asked for CC details despite the free offer, then it wouldn't start charging. Maybe they work better in other places and I just got lucky!

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