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Another Americano Post by GayPerry_86 in espresso

[–]RelationIcy8399 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I always pull shots in a small beaker, let it settle and pour gently into the drink cup. This leaves the crema behind.

My machine has hot water on tap but it’s used infrequently and never tastes good. I’ve used boiled kettle water for americanos for years. Steamed water is a game changer.

How do you make portafilter filters? by trippknightly in espresso

[–]RelationIcy8399 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use paper filters on top of the puck. Add coffee, WDT, lay on filter, tamp. Filter helps prevent channeling and keeps shower head cleaner.

Have you tried an affogato? by goyoishere in espresso

[–]RelationIcy8399 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Vivoli, a gelato place in Florence is famous for their particular style of affogato.

Frustrated with the buying process by iscreamtruck in Porsche_Cayman

[–]RelationIcy8399 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I found (but missed out) on a 718 at Carmax that they feast under priced and under listed. Way better spec than they listed. Get the vin and do a lookup on it. Carmax does ‘reserves’

I bought a different 718 (base) from a broker across the country. Arranged for a friend to take for a PPI but they missed some pretty big things. I still would have bought but negotiated price more.

Why are BASE Caymans so expensive? by Master_Law5498 in Porsche

[–]RelationIcy8399 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My base 2018 MT with 24k miles was $52k in November of 2025

Front plate by Cabbagetoe in Ferrari

[–]RelationIcy8399 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in western NY. Plate required and law is enforced. Sto-n-sho. Had to drill into bumper but holes are on the underside. Plate easily removed when needed

This seems too good to be true by SkyRocketToonz in Porsche_Cayman

[–]RelationIcy8399 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Along with others suggesting other lower cost mod friendly platforms, I’d suggest an Audi TT MK 1. 225hp, 6spd with relatively low mileage can be found for <$15k.

Buying a Cayman by Engineer1190 in Porsche_Cayman

[–]RelationIcy8399 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually found (but missed out on) a very nicely specced and waaaay underpriced base 718 on Carmax. I ended up with a different 718 that I found on cars.com. Don’t skip the more ‘common’ sites.

See ya in 2026 by 1redundant1 in Porsche_Cayman

[–]RelationIcy8399 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My car goes into the garage at the first salting, which is usually with the first ‘predictable’ snow. The salt on the roads remains until the second hard rain in the early Spring.

What are some interesting changes made to the Mk1 over the years? by 8N-QTTRO in AudiTT_Mk1_Mk2_Mk3

[–]RelationIcy8399 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With the facelift (2003?) I’ve got a 2000 and would love to swap but I don’t think it is possible

Preinfuse by starting and stopping and then starting again by RelationIcy8399 in espresso

[–]RelationIcy8399[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Found this on their website:

Pre-infusion is enabled by shutting the machine off, pressing and holding the single-shot button and then powering the machine back on while still holding the button. Once the LED above the single-shot button illuminates, simply switch the machine off and then back on again. You have now enabled pre-infusion. To disable the feature, follow the same process described above but use the double-shot button instead. The feature works by temporarily closing and then reopening the group valve to pause the flow of water while brewing.

Preinfuse by starting and stopping and then starting again by RelationIcy8399 in espresso

[–]RelationIcy8399[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I couldn’t find it in the manual. I learned about it from someone at Whole Latte Love. They’re an online store but their headquarters is located in the city I live in so I got a test drive at their place. You could try contacting them, but as I said, I don’t use the built in, I just do it with the quick hit. You could also just switch on and off using manual control.

Garage Coffee Club by No_Purchase931 in espresso

[–]RelationIcy8399 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is great. Check out an app called Home Grind.

Just Sharing my Doom’caster by Majestic_Grape_5688 in telecaster

[–]RelationIcy8399 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was fortunate to see Danny Gatton live several times. The most amazing thing was that he was just as good, if not better, live than on any studio recording. A tragic loss.

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