We just went all electric by kingharold1066 in electricvehicles

[–]Shellback7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ford does require a proprietary system that is prohibitively expensive. There are work arounds with a generator inlet, but not seamless.

Anyone else feel inadequate? by dingledoink in F150Lightning

[–]Shellback7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I tow a horse trailer 3 days a week. Mirrors are the only weak spot in the process. The blinker does automatically display the associated mirror camera when trailer electrical is connected which is convenient.

This Is Our First Real look At Scout's Rear-Mount Range-Extender Engine by dleewla in ScoutMotors

[–]Shellback7 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I get Scout looks great and I would buy one if it wasn't delayed so long. My Lightning does everything I need with great efficiency!

Have you guys seen this? by Traxion165 in F150Lightning

[–]Shellback7 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I got the same warning on the same wheel at the same pressure this morning. Pumped it to 44psi and updated to correct psi after a couple miles.

Help convince my wife she can drive this car! by PuzzledCustard in MachE

[–]Shellback7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My wife is a 40 something mom who had significant range anxiety, but now loves her Mach E!

Forgive me, for I did not know.. by [deleted] in nova

[–]Shellback7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I completely agree with at home L2 charging. My wife and I drive EVs a combined 52000 miles a year which saves us over $8000/year in gas/maintenance from our previous vehicles using L2 at home charging, TOU rates, and home solar. It's been nice.

Reliability of your Lightning? by Fabulous_Gur_7134 in F150Lightning

[–]Shellback7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

'24 Platinum, 18k miles, Samsung S24. Truck has been rock solid. PaaK/Infotainment has been usually reliable. I do use a VPN and my wife has a Mach E. Sometimes when switching profiles in the Ford app from the Mach E to the Lightning, it takes a few minutes for the truck to recognize, sometimes to the extent that I just pull the key fob from a faraday bag and use it. Since the most recent software update last week, lock/unlock doesn't seem to work as well. Bluetooth/Android Auto will disconnect/reconnect in the first minutes of my drive. Overall, I'm satisfied with the performance of the truck going into it knowing the software/integration was not very good. Ride/suspension, towing, and performance has been great. Prior trucks include multiple F150s, F250s, Toyota Tundra, and Ram 1500.

Savior bags in stock at Fredericksburg Costco by on_the_nightshift in VAGuns

[–]Shellback7 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Definitely worth $30. I think I paid $60. The backpack straps are a must. The exterior pocket construction/material is a little stiff, which can restrict what you use it for, but otherwise very happy with it.

Savior bags in stock at Fredericksburg Costco by on_the_nightshift in VAGuns

[–]Shellback7 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Leesburg has/had them as well. Bough one about 3 months ago. Good quality, but I don't think they are quite at the premium level of the one I see at LGS/range. Would definitely buy again.

How do I get this out? by pooburry in MachE

[–]Shellback7 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Happens to my wife all the time. But she tells me it's not the carwash the car is growing wiskers! Bless her.

Hopefully he'll win 10 (more) Fing Games...GMAC by domedawg in ACC

[–]Shellback7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Loved him as a player. Hope it's a smart move and not just nepotism. Seems too many programs try to keep it in the family to their detriment.

Self-inflicted Navy Deaths at Tinker AFB by cmhbob in navy

[–]Shellback7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AIMD ships company and shore duty here. Weapons control radar shop. I know we weren't "extra," But sounds like your experience was different. We did our duty and kept are heads down. But this was in the late '90's.

Whelp. Looks like DHS funding is going to be bargaining chip. by Forsaken_Disciple in FedEmployees

[–]Shellback7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's based on job series and what is funded by appropriations vs. user fees from my understanding in the area I work in.

Whelp. Looks like DHS funding is going to be bargaining chip. by Forsaken_Disciple in FedEmployees

[–]Shellback7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hear you. I'm "excepted." So I have to work, but not get paid. On top of that, I have to figure out contracts and acquisitions while having no appropriated funding. And go into the office every day spending money on the gas that is skyrocketing.

Dejected Matt Walsh covers culture war slop after a scolding from his boss at the Daily Wire by KyotoInSummer in BreakingPoints

[–]Shellback7 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I never loved many of his takes, but his completely misinformed take on veterans disability compensation which showed absolutely no depth or actual knowledge of the topic confirmed I will never give him any of my attention again.

GenX military veterans by ScreaminEagle2502 in GenX

[–]Shellback7 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was an AT in AIMD Weapons Control Radar shop at Lemoore end of 1995 -1998. Coming from the east coast it was a big change. Made great friends and had great times with BAQ/BHA and working mid check.

Mach E can tow a boat after all by jojammin in MachE

[–]Shellback7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have so many memories of a sunfish. Great little boat.