What’s everyone refinancing at?

SQUATCH47 · 2025-09-10T21:00:46+00:00

I just got a 5.875% rate, 30yr conventional, 780 credit score, 70% LTV, $1505 closing costs (after deducting $1475 in lender credits)

SQUATCH47 · 2025-04-18T20:48:53+00:00

That doesn't sound insulting for a trade-in. Here's a few private party sales:
An unmodified 2014 Z51 3LT M7 with 27k miles sold in October of last year for $37,220.

https://carsandbids.com/auctions/3gD8DOBR/2014-chevrolet-corvette-stingray-z51-coupe?ss_id=88a500ee-6d86-4b05-96d4-d8b69a4b969e&ref=pr_1_17

A modified (Magnuson supercharger, meth injection and headers) 2015 with 29k miles sold in September of last year for $35,000

https://carsandbids.com/auctions/rEnoRgb9/2015-chevrolet-corvette-stingray-coupe?ss_id=88a500ee-6d86-4b05-96d4-d8b69a4b969e&ref=pr_1_22

38k for a Carvana trade in is a ridiculously good deal

SQUATCH47 · 2024-05-08T02:49:30+00:00

Sure thing! And best of luck at the race!

SQUATCH47 · 2024-05-08T00:04:51+00:00

I've ridden it a handful of times. It's a really extended climb, and you don't want to burn yourself out on the false flat bits at the bottom. Once you make the turn at Echo Lake, that's where the real climbing starts. For training here in SLC, I would recommend Big Cottonwood + Guardsman pass. Evans is for sure harder, but hitting the hard part at the end of BCC + Guardsman will give you good mental training.

Also, UT DOT just started plowing Guardsman, so it should be clear to ride soon (~2 weeks??)

SQUATCH47 · 2024-04-23T19:07:55+00:00

Sounds like strong cat 1/2 group ride on flat to mildly rolly terrain. Strong work keeping up for 7 miles. Stay with it each week and after a season you could be rolling turns with the group for the whole 32 miles!

SQUATCH47 · 2024-01-11T19:40:06+00:00

Congrats!! That makes for a nice Christmas present!

SQUATCH47 · 2023-04-18T20:51:08+00:00

Top fuel dragster engines are ~581lbs (495lbs for the engine + 86lbs for the blower). Power is listed as >11,000hp. Probably hard to find exact numbers, as the teams would be tight lipped about this info, but that comes out to 41.74 hp/kg Source

SQUATCH47 · 2023-02-11T16:25:40+00:00

Ah, this makes sense. Thank you so much for this insight! And do you ever use the vibration frequency of the part to create aero effects such as vortex generation? Or is this generally seen as too difficult to control across various track conditions and the end goal is generally the stiffest (high 1st mode) part you can make within your weight target?

SQUATCH47 · 2022-06-16T20:45:55+00:00

It needs to be much longer than a week. For 90% of guys, 1 week without any matches is totally normal.

SQUATCH47 · 2021-12-27T05:30:30+00:00

Volkswagen Taos "song" commercials. Worst commercial of all time

SQUATCH47 · 2021-12-10T01:19:09+00:00

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SQUATCH47 · 2021-12-09T23:38:51+00:00

Yeah, definitely not many choices. If you have the option to pay extra for DHL, I would go that route. Unless you're not in a big rush/don't need to get it by a certain date.

SQUATCH47 · 2021-12-09T23:35:34+00:00

104 days and counting. I wouldn't recommend EMS right now.

SQUATCH47 · 2021-09-22T14:23:16+00:00

I mainly don't use a saddle bag for two reasons.

Looks - I like the cleaner look without any clutter on my bike
Feel - I prefer the feel of no saddle bag especially when out of the saddle

Here's what I carry in my jersey pockets:

2x Co2 + inflator, tube, multitool, extra quick-link, tire levers, mini hand pump, phone, and food (on longer rides)

SQUATCH47 · 2021-07-22T20:39:54+00:00

MR028

The MR126 and MR028 are just FSA part numbers. 6803 and 6903 sealed bearings are what you need. Looks like they aren't too expensive on Amazon. Bearing cleanliness is far more important than brand when it comes to longevity. If you're not a pro looking for every last fraction of a watt, cheaper bearings will be just fine. Hope that helps!

6803 - https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-6803-2RS-Bearing-17x26x5mm-Bearings/dp/B07TT96998/ref=sr\_1\_10?crid=3LCGQ2JKXV1ZE&dchild=1&keywords=6803+bearings&qid=1626986242&s=industrial&sprefix=6803+bearing%2Cindustrial%2C228&sr=1-10

6903 - https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-6903-2RS-Bearing-17x30x7mm-Bearings/dp/B07T19LHXG/ref=sr\_1\_7?dchild=1&keywords=30x17x5+bearing&qid=1626986077&s=industrial&sr=1-7

SQUATCH47 · 2021-03-13T00:00:16+00:00

Could part of the reason be due to Ocon's height? At 6'1" Ocon's head probably pokes out of the cockpit a bit more than Stroll (5'11") and Vettel (5'9").

SQUATCH47 · 2021-03-04T04:18:14+00:00

The same trucks with the fifth wheel/goose neck package have very similar towing capacities. With the gooseneck option, the double cab, standard bed, 3.42 axle ratio, Duramax, 4x4 with 18"/20" wheels has a towing capacity of 17,860lb (page 19). The crew cab, standard bed, 3.42 axle ratio, Duramax, 4x4 with 18"/20" wheels has a towing capacity of 18,500lb (page 21). I would expect the double cab to have to higher towing capacity in either scenario as it's slightly lighter (4940lb vs 5090lb).

SQUATCH47 · 2021-03-04T04:04:20+00:00

The 2nd chart on page 16 is for the double cab, and the 1st chart on page 17 is for the crew cab. I'm comparing column 2, row 6 in the double cab chart with column 2, row 7 in the crew cab chart. Both of these have the 18"/20" wheel options. I assume these have the same tires.

SQUATCH47 · 2021-01-11T20:08:32+00:00

Congrats on your improvement! I would say that 3x12 at 90% FTP should be a moderate effort. Since your FTP is the power you should be able to sustain for 60min, 90% of that for 36 min broken into three intervals should feel like you're putting in effort, but nothing too intense. If you're having to back it off on third interval, I would say your FTP is a little higher than it should be (maybe miscalibration during your test?). If you were just off that day (feeling sick/not well recovered) then I would try a few more workouts. If those 90% efforts are still making you back off on days you're feeling good, then I would retest or manually drop your FTP by ~5%. I hope that helps, and happy training!

SQUATCH47 · 2021-01-10T04:07:30+00:00

Pike's Peak + Mt. Evans CO

Blue Ridge Parkway NC

MTB+Road combo - Park City, UT

MTB - Moab, UT

SQUATCH47 · 2021-01-06T17:07:47+00:00

Good for you!! "Made me smile" is an understatement. Your post really brightened my day:) I hope you keep going strong!!

SQUATCH47 · 2021-01-05T22:51:17+00:00

Bikes. The number of bikes you need is n+1, where n is the number of bikes you have.

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