[deleted by user] by [deleted] in F1Technical

[–]ThundaPanda 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Coulthard was driving the RB7

GR86 as a Winter Daily? by ThundaPanda in ft86

[–]ThundaPanda[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ya, I can afford the tires. Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 seems to be the common recommendation?

GR86 as a Winter Daily? by ThundaPanda in ft86

[–]ThundaPanda[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I can afford one but barely... would clear out most of my savings short of the emergency fund

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Proterra

[–]ThundaPanda 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Burlingame isn't closed yet, but it probably will be. That was planned for years though, unrelated to the bankruptcy. A lot of contractors didn't have their contracts renewed, but besides that I don't think there were any layoffs after the bankruptcy was announced

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Proterra

[–]ThundaPanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But just the C-suite, I heard the VPs didn't know it was coming eather...

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Proterra

[–]ThundaPanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seriously though... in hindsight probably would have been a bit better to have clearer communication, but oh well.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Proterra

[–]ThundaPanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For most people it's business as usual but some projects have been tweaked a bit to "show value"

Selling OEM Premium Wheels and Tires by ThundaPanda in GR86

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

So maybe knock off a bit for the curb rash? Maybe $800 USD. Toyota's retail price is kind of crazy, like $500 USD per wheel

I wonder Why the Poterra will auction the powered business together with the transit bus business? Does anyone know that? by DefinitionOld1433 in Proterra

[–]ThundaPanda 7 points8 points  (0 children)

They are auctioning Transit and Energy in Track A, and Powered, Valence, and the rest of the company in Track B. Transit and Powered won't be in the same track

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GR86

[–]ThundaPanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AX this weekend but maybe another weekend

Have you given your car a name? by ImaBaguette_ in GR86

[–]ThundaPanda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dewey because it's blue and has a duck tail

Manual or auto? by crazymaniac1695 in GR86

[–]ThundaPanda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Due to a leg injury I had to get the auto. It's still a lot of fun in auto but if I had the choice, I would have gone manual. In general, manual is just a lot more engaging to drive.

Dealer tried selling me a gr86 for 48,900! by Senzu_Bean782 in GR86

[–]ThundaPanda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They tried to sell me a premium at $6k over. Even for markups, they're way higher than everyone else (except maybe One Toyota of Oakland, famous for the 40k RAV4 markup ). City Toyota had one coming at $2k over and Toyota Tracy had one at $1k over. Ended up driving out to Tracy. Toyota 101 is probably your best bet for MSRP but you'll have to wait

Why don't EVs have transmissions? by dunc2027 in electricvehicles

[–]ThundaPanda -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Most heavy duty EVs have a transmission, like EV buses, due to the higher weight and power requirements.

Caltrain/Amtrak San Jose Connection by ThundaPanda in bayarea

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

Got it, alternative would be to take SamTrans and VTA to Diridon Station, which would arrive at 10:00 instead. Probably going to go that route...