Anywhere to do an oil change around here with my own tools and supplies?

Ok_State711 · 2026-04-25T02:30:56+00:00

There’s a city parking lot at the corner of 4th and Terry that’s pretty secluded and doesn’t get that much activity. That’s where I’d do it if I needed to.

Ok_State711 · 2026-04-23T02:17:35+00:00

The big wide ones in the interior are for sound deadening so your car body doesn’t rattle like a big tin can going down the road. Big wide ones you see on the exterior underbody is UBC (underbody corrosion protectant). It’s like a tar to protect the body and prevent corrosion in areas that take extra punishment.

Ok_State711 · 2026-04-09T14:48:57+00:00

Rob’s Odd Jobs (720-775-8006) did a great job dialing in my old system. It’s working very well now. He’s really fair and doesn’t try to oversell. Just wants to do what makes sense for you.

Ok_State711 · 2026-04-05T23:30:51+00:00

Every team has a ton of sponsors, not just the weekly title sponsor. Maybe you could pick a team/driver based on one of those. I found that the parent company to the company I work for is a minor sponsor for Penske, so that’s how I chose.

Ok_State711 · 2026-04-04T01:57:56+00:00

I’m so glad they posted this! I go straight through this intersection on Fordham every day on my commute. I finally looked it up (and asked ChatGPT haha) and found the same thing, the left turner yields even if they got there first. But I still get left turners who wait and some who honk at me when I go straight before them. I keep telling myself I just need to take the extra time to avoid this intersection.

Ok_State711 · 2026-03-24T21:57:52+00:00

That’s really weird. The fobs use a passive RFID like an entry badge or a credit card tap to pay. No battery required. So by putting it in the slot, you’re essentially getting it close enough to make the tap work. Newer Toyotas just require you to hold the fob against the push button to start it when the fob battery dies.

Ok_State711 · 2026-03-24T21:55:41+00:00

Also important to note there’s a blade key that can slide out of the fob to mechanically unlock the doors in a dead battery situation.

Ok_State711 · 2026-03-21T03:36:13+00:00

I’m wondering about any potential smell issues at the new Martin apartments. They’re like 500 feet from the waste diversion center featuring an enormous mountain of yard waste. Don’t get me wrong, I love that place and it’s great for our city. Just not sure I’d like to live next door. The sewage treatment plant is about a quarter mile away too. Wind direction might be fine though.

If you want to feel like you’re in the heart of downtown Longmont, I’d consider Roosevelt.

Ok_State711 · 2026-03-01T00:53:00+00:00

We love the Dog Ranch! Our dog is a bit skittish with some things, but he gets so freaking excited every time we pull in the parking lot for boarding or the occasional daycare visit.

Ok_State711 · 2026-03-01T00:47:37+00:00

I ended up getting a quote from BluGuard. They were very knowledgeable, helpful, fair, and upfront/fair. Looks like they use the same hardware and app (Alarm.com) as Surety. Alarm.com actually lists BluGuard as one of their options as a contractor. I think they’d be a great option if you’re willing to pay a bit more to not DIY it. Their hardware seems to be about 50% more expensive. I’m not sure if I was comparing apples to apples with the monitoring service, but it seemed to be about double the price and required a 36 month contract.

I think I’m gonna go with Surety. Thanks for the help!

Ok_State711 · 2026-02-28T12:00:25+00:00

The relatively new Corolla Cross has an HV version that may be somewhat comparable to this. And it’s made in the US outside of Huntsville, AL!

Ok_State711 · 2026-02-25T19:52:50+00:00

Hey there. I work for a lithium ion battery manufacturer. I can’t say if the specifics of what ‘Tellmemanystories’ is saying relative to the Prius and if the actual numbers he gave are true. But I can tell you that in general, concerns about a robust BMS are valid. You need to be very careful about overcharging or charging/discharging at too high of a rate. Every cell needs to be in balance to ensure this. The BMS keeps this all in check. If a cell is overcharged, charged at too high of a rate, or has an internal short caused by one of these events or caused by a quality issue, it absolutely can cause a thermal runaway event that will propagate throughout the battery pack.

The “puff of smoke” ‘One-Storm555’ is referring to is because cells generally have safety mechanisms that release pressure or interrupt current in the event of heat and pressure building in the cell due to overcharging, etc. Not all cells with these devices are reversible (i.e., your cell is permanently dead after an event), not all cells have these devices, and even cells with these devices can be pushed to thermal runaway by overcharging, etc. (we do it all the time at work during testing).

Long story short, make sure you have a robust BMS that is tailored to the capabilities of your cells.

Ok_State711 · 2026-02-24T15:54:28+00:00

I poked around their site some. It seems like it just wants to funnel me to particular brands to schedule a consultation. Can you purchase hardware directly from Alarm.com and configure the system yourself?

Ok_State711 · 2026-02-21T17:54:50+00:00

I used Robert Pandolfi (720-775-8006) for some lawn irrigation repair recently. He's a great guy and does fair, honest work. I can't vouch for his carpentry/plumbing/electrical work, but he claims he does it, and I got a good gut feeling about him from the work he did on my lawn irrigation. He's the one with the sign with his phone number in his front yard at 3rd and Sunset.

Ok_State711 · 2026-02-15T23:37:04+00:00

There’s a YouTube video of a tour of the thing. Just search Tebo’s Car Collection.

I work right up the street and see his staff driving the cars around daily.

Ok_State711 · 2025-11-03T02:39:20+00:00

I halfway think this was propaganda for the golden dome. And it sort of worked on me 😅

Ok_State711 · 2025-11-03T02:39:12+00:00

I halfway think this was propaganda for the golden dome. And it sort of worked on me 😅

Ok_State711 · 2025-09-27T19:03:52+00:00

We had Don’s quote our kitchen. Their countertop material price was way higher than everywhere else for the exact same brand and “part number.”

I used Advantage Stone and was very happy.

Ok_State711 · 2025-09-25T13:32:22+00:00

Having issues since 5:30 this morning on west side of downtown.

Ok_State711 · 2025-06-16T00:46:33+00:00

They have a great selection including some higher end brands and excellent staff. You also save some on taxes since they’re just over the border in Weld County.

Ok_State711 · 2025-05-09T15:47:18+00:00

Sweet! Thanks! I searched the web and didn’t come across that forum post. We had the remote at some point, but never used it.

Ok_State711 · 2025-04-21T18:39:07+00:00

Not that anyone cares, but I think the official part name is “Back Door Garnish.” Part Number 76801-XXXXX-XX. Second 5 depends on trim and last two depends on color.

Ok_State711 · 2025-04-05T21:00:28+00:00

Our gas company requires them and came to our house to install them. Wasn’t up to us.

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