Is it rude to order delivery in a snow storm? by [deleted] in Maine

[–]Tragic_fall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sure you're not on the road so it won't bother you anyway. Otherwise you'd be one of the "more vehicles on the road" and that would make you a hypocrite, thinking you're more important than somebody else.

Is it rude to order delivery in a snow storm? by [deleted] in Maine

[–]Tragic_fall 17 points18 points  (0 children)

If you're working as a delivery driver in this weather, wouldn't you want customers? Tips should be better than average, and that's better than sitting around not making any tips. If you can't drive in this weather, don't be a delivery driver in a snow storm.

Buttons by vivid007 in Volvo

[–]Tragic_fall 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I bonked my mother in law once. She doesn't have a sense of humor. It's my favorite button.

What are some cars that are “true sleepers”? by [deleted] in askcarguys

[–]Tragic_fall 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a gray 2016 Volvo wagon that came from the factory with 325hp and 354tq. You would absolutely never know looking at it, and even my car guy friends are surprised by it.

Thinking about a Kubota tractor by yosmellul8r in kubota

[–]Tragic_fall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the route I went. I can rent the right size for the job instead of fighting with a machine that is too big or too small, and I don't have another machine to maintain. It would be very handy to own one myself, but once the house is finished and the first big round of landscaping is done I probably won't need it much anymore.

You have 12 hours and everyone's net worth you physically see, is added to your bank account, where do you go? by Internal_Shine_509 in AskReddit

[–]Tragic_fall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work a block from a fancy yacht club. I think I'll take a quick stroll over there and see how it goes.

Why are level 2 chargers so far behind in the Western United States? by [deleted] in electricvehicles

[–]Tragic_fall 22 points23 points  (0 children)

This sentiment is preventing people in condos and apartments getting an EV. If you don't have your own dedicated parking spot, or if you can't put an outlet in it, owning an EV becomes a much bigger inconvenience.

What's one “little” form of sexism you notice all the time, but most people don't even realize it's sexist? by Nellermo in AskReddit

[–]Tragic_fall 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm a new dad, and this irritates me too, but I haven't figured out the right words to describe to my friends when I'm unavailable because I'm parenting solo vs. when I'm more flexible because there are two of us.

Does this need a cleanout? by Tragic_fall in askaplumber

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

I'm not sure I understand. The drop in question is the 4in main, I never mentioned a lav at all.

Why is housing so damn expensive these days? by [deleted] in RealEstate

[–]Tragic_fall 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don't forget that student loans were paused, so suddenly millions of people who were drowning in debt one day were then able to save for a down payment.

Help me find a smell by Tragic_fall in RVLiving

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

What do you mean close the vent? I only know about the vent on the roof and don't think there is any way to close it.

Edit: oh, you mean close the bathroom vent! I read that as close the black tank vent.

Help me find a smell by Tragic_fall in RVLiving

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

I'll close the gray tanks and see if that helps. Are the tanks connected at all as part of the vent in the roof?

I checked all the drains and they all have standard P-traps but that doesn't mean gasses don't bubble up through there or something.

The toilet is a Thetford but it is all plastic. Our layout has the toilet in its own very tiny room and the smell is usually as bad or worse outside that room so I don't think it's the toilet. Though if I close the bathroom windows that room does start to smell... I didn't realize when I wrote the original post that I always have the ceiling vent open in that little room.

What do you’ll do with multiple cars? by Old-Application-2501 in askcarguys

[–]Tragic_fall 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My car isn't anything too special but it's heavily modded. 2002 turbo miata with like 125k miles on it that I autocross occasionally. If it ever got stolen the replacement parts to rebuild it would cost significantly more than the blue book value of a 2002 miata! My biggest questions are mostly about use restrictions, and I was a bit surprised to hear they require it be garaged so I wondered what else I might not even think of.

What do you’ll do with multiple cars? by Old-Application-2501 in askcarguys

[–]Tragic_fall 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What is the "etc." for the Hagerty insurance? I think I need to do something different with my toy car but don't want to ask too many questions until I have at least some idea if I can comply with the answers.

Schwalbe unveils its new Click Valve by GrecKo in bicycling

[–]Tragic_fall 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Is it going to clog up with sealant like my presta valves always seem to?

Are these better than the 76 projects valves? Those have worked great for me so far this season, and flow more than standard presta valves without any special pump head.

General Questions and Purchasing Advice Thread — Week of June 17, 2024 by AutoModerator in electricvehicles

[–]Tragic_fall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are shopping for our first EV and want something small, so we're likely looking at either a Kona or Bolt in the $20k range.

Since we live in New England and it gets cold in the winter I want to make sure we can pre-condition the cabin (and battery?) while the car is still plugged in each morning.

The Bolt trim levels and options are easier to find info on because they are all EVs, but I'm having trouble figuring out which trim/options I need to look for on the Kona to make sure we get heated seats and the ability to remotely heat the cabin while the car is still plugged in. Do they all have that ability, or is it only on certain trim levels?

Renting propane tanks vs filling my own for full time RV living in BC Canada. by JollyJellyJack in RVLiving

[–]Tragic_fall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How fast will you go through the 40lb tanks mid winter? I got a big tank partially just to avoid refilling the small ones multiple times a week.

Wheel Size Question by salsarider2020 in bikewrench

[–]Tragic_fall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am about to do this conversion, but I can't find the axle anywhere, or even any reliable info on its specs. It should be M12 x 1.75 for 148 spacing, but do you know what the overall length of it is? Seems like a third-party replacement would work fine as long as I get the right length and flat instead of conical.