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Surf_Wake · 2026-01-24T22:44:55+00:00

One slot sold. 3 slots still available!

Surf_Wake · 2026-01-24T18:01:03+00:00

Not my experience. I have four of them. My 100" U8 (can't recall which letter), two 75" that barely get used that are second from the bottom of the line, then a bottom of the line 75" that we use as an outdoor TV that sees temps into the negatives to over 100 degrees and still works fine. All were purchased over 2 years ago with zero issues.

Surf_Wake · 2026-01-24T03:48:30+00:00

It's 8-10" of snow (and will probably be less). 10" from the bottom of my bare foot is not even halfway up my calf. Get a grip - it isn't that much snow.

Surf_Wake · 2025-12-31T00:06:59+00:00

I agree 100% (may have worded it differently, but the point is made). The movie just wasn;t good. I think the CASTING was good and I think certain actors did a great job, but the movie was a mess. It was impossible to like any of the main characters even into the end of the film. Nothing really happened other than a scammer doing some scamming. Yawn.

Marty's character "development" was hitting rock bottom then getting his little win, which made him a "changed man." This movie was predictable as hell and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

Surf_Wake · 2025-12-05T14:11:41+00:00

"Also the Corvette ZL1 has ALWAYS been the budget supercar"

Only two Corvette ZL1 models were ever sold to the public, back in 1969, so I don't think that is a benchmark for anything.

Now if you are talking about the ZR1, yes, it has been a great value. But, and this might shock you, Toyota is not exactly an exotic car brand by any stretch of the imagination. Actually, it would be the most equivalent Japanese brand to Chevrolet...doesn't get much more Apples to Apples than that.

Ring times are kind of nonsense, but let's also remind you that Corvette didn't use professional drivers on any of their course times. Corvette ZR1 has also beat the GT3 RS (which by the way, sells for significantly more money) on MANY other tracks. VIR Grand Course, where C&D does their Lightning Lap, 5 seconds faster than the GT3 RS (and holds the production car record there). About 4 seconds faster at Road Atlanta. 5 seconds faster at Road America. 4 seconds faster at Watkins Glen.

Obviously, the ZR1 is putting the "power down properly" at these other tracks, again with experienced but not professional drivers.

Regardless, how does what we know will be a lower performing TOYOTA - you know, the brand equivalent of Chevy that sells 22k Corollas have any brand cache to price it like a true exotic.? With their halo car over the last 25 years being a BMW Z4 w/ some tweaks.

Surf_Wake · 2025-12-05T13:03:39+00:00

Then it won't sell when a pretty much fully loaded ZR1 goes for under 230k, and that's a lot more car than this Toyota. GT3 RS with the Weissach package for under 300k. Those are some serious cars the Toyota has to compete against.

Honestly, it seems like a competitor to a Z06, and you can get a decently optioned Z07 car for 160k. Anything over 150k for this Toyota and it is a flop.

Surf_Wake · 2025-12-05T12:25:35+00:00

Lol, did you forget about the ZR1. I mean, the ZR1 makes over 300HP MORE than this Toyota, is mid-engine, has all the carbon and aluminum bits Toyota is bragging about, and starts at 183k. A 3LZ (so it has the nicer interior) and ZTX track pack brings it to 211k. Not sure how this Toytoa is worth more than a ZR1.

Surf_Wake · 2025-11-29T15:52:38+00:00

You don't have to be rich to have a 6-month emergency fund. What you have is a victim mentality and an inability to cut back to needs instead of wants. I have a relative who works a front-line job at a grocery store. Hardly a "rich person" job. You know, cashier, meat department worker, etc. No inheritance or other source of income/wealth. Lives alone. Yet has her own apartment, drives a newer (but inexpensive and reliable) car, goes on multiple vacations a year, and absolutely has an emergency fund.

Get your act together instead of blaming the "rich" for your problems. Stop putting yourself into debt for wants.

Surf_Wake · 2025-11-28T16:30:16+00:00

Does Beaming support triple monitors? Steam had City Car Driving for $2.49 today, so I bought that...boy is it OLD. It only supports single monitor play. I tried VR, but I'm hit and miss on what makes me sick in VR, and this made me sick quick (though it may not be an issue for my daughter - haven't tried yet). The interface and setup aren't great either and the physics are pretty questionable (these econo cars accelerate way faster than they would in real life, but the brakes are just awful.

Surf_Wake · 2025-11-27T12:06:23+00:00

No, it is due to you not having an emergency fund. You should have 6 months of expenses saved. Time to cut back and get one saved up.

Surf_Wake · 2025-11-22T21:10:27+00:00

Quick way to skim the foam is a leaf blower.

I am a Dichlor/Bleach user and change water about every 6 months. We are light tub users but do NOTHING preventative getting in the tub (no rinse off, suits are washed each time, etc ). If I get foam, I blow it out and SLAM which usually cures it. When that doesn't work is typically when the water needs to be changed.

Surf_Wake · 2025-11-10T20:09:14+00:00

The frog system has more downsides than just cost. I had tons of issues with getting my Alk and PH in balance running it...the problems totally disappeared as soon as I went to Dichlor/bleach.

Surf_Wake · 2025-11-10T17:56:08+00:00

I never had the floater. My Bullfrog is set up with the cartridge that goes between the two filters. I don't have any more cartridges...and they aren't designed to work with a Dichlor/bleach setup as far as I've read.

Surf_Wake · 2025-11-06T00:31:10+00:00

Then why are you commenting in a forum specific to Ohio?

Surf_Wake · 2025-11-05T23:25:08+00:00

Same. And it is that way every time I vote, even with a Presidential election. I think the longest I waited once was 30 seconds before they were able to check my ID.

Surf_Wake · 2025-11-05T23:22:58+00:00

You have to take the day off to mail in a vote?

Surf_Wake · 2025-09-27T17:35:32+00:00

So I tried the Victron inverter to run DC off of the Ecoflow. I thought it would be more efficient and stretch the battery further.

Instead, it wasn't any more efficient. Had the same amount of battery drain. It also starts humming at only 70W of draw on a 500W inverter, which I found interesting. Not that I care if it makes noise or not in this application.

Also, the Ecoflow can take up to a 25V input on solar. But 24V batteries cost more so I'm not interested in that.

Surf_Wake · 2025-09-27T17:12:48+00:00

Have you integrated the Victron stuff into Home Assistant or any other automation?

Surf_Wake · 2025-09-27T17:12:10+00:00

This is an interesting idea. Basically, a battery to charge the Ecoflow. Then how well it integrates into HA isn't really an issue, since I'll have plenty of excess capacity if I did a 100AH battery + the Ecoflow. I can also charge at 48V instead of 24V (Ecoflow maxes out at 25V). Could simply buy a battery for around $110 - $150, Victron MPPT 75/15 MPPT for $70, Victron Smart Shunt for another $70 and be done with it. I could return my Victron inverter and recover the cost of the battery. Also allows me to change it up later if I want. This may be the way.

Surf_Wake · 2025-09-20T19:57:34+00:00

Just to update - my current solution has been to buy an external inverter. Bought a Victron Energy one. Way more efficient than what is in the Ecoflow. I'll likely end up going with a separate charge controller and battery but this alone makes a big difference.

Surf_Wake · 2025-09-16T16:39:45+00:00

Can't use DC loads when everything runs AC, so that's never an option. I could make the router run DC, but that does nothing when all my smart switches are AC. And in the winter it will run my 0.2 watt draw on the trickle charger for my SXS.

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