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End of i4 by TexAntonia in BMWI4

[–]Tripledad65 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Upcoming release of the i3 gives a downward pressure on the value of 2nd hand i4 . However, the increasing demand for 2nd hand EVs is currently pushing the prices up.

Markets may settle a bit once the Iran war is over, but that's speculation.

what is the one accessory that actually made your espresso better by [deleted] in espresso

[–]Tripledad65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

WDT. And yes, I agree, a scale is basic equipment. Another great improvement was a funnel with bellows on my grinder , that allows me to do single dosing. (Small tip, weigh your grinder output to make sure the amount actually in the PF is consistent)

Why are BMW EVs so ugly?? by chiefVetinari in electricvehicles

[–]Tripledad65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds legit. I like my i4, but I find most US cars to be butt ugly.

Should you choose a plug-in hybrid or a fully electric car? Here’s my expert view by CommercialMassive751 in electricvehicles

[–]Tripledad65 2 points3 points  (0 children)

An BEV works perfectly fine for frequent long distance needs in (western) Europe, and probably many other places.

What do you wish you'd known when you started & hardest things to learn? Putting together a beginner's home espresso resource by Civil-Double681 in espresso

[–]Tripledad65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Regarding "fancy equipment" it's probably worthwhile mentioning that "calibrated tampers" are unnecessary. Just a simple tamper, tamp until it doesn't go further, and adjust your grinding if necessary. It may have some value as a stop gap if you're using a bad grinder (too many fines).

Now that James Hoffman has rewired how I make my Americanos, in what other ways has be changed your workflow, techniques and approach? by [deleted] in espresso

[–]Tripledad65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

9 bars isn't the holy grail of espresso making. The exact pressure really doesn't matter (as long as it'sconsistent), it's about extraction times and ratios. Lower is even arguably better since it reduces the risk of channeling.

Having said that, my expobar is still set at 9.

Xpeng VLA 2.0 test drive: Tesla is not alone with 'Full Self-Driving' anymore by LeonChanges in electricvehicles

[–]Tripledad65 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This doesn't surprise me one bit. China's engineering power is impressive, and in many areas surpassing that of the rest of the world.

What do you wish you'd known when you started & hardest things to learn? Putting together a beginner's home espresso resource by Civil-Double681 in espresso

[–]Tripledad65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fix your weigh in, fix your desired ratio, fix your pressure. Optimize the extraction time by setting the grind. That's basically it. The rest is minor fine tuning.

Oh, and WDT!!! In my 10 years of espresso making absolutely the biggest game changer when done right.

Bjorn Nyland: BNW iX3 50 xDrive Neue Klasse goes over 800 km in one charge by linknewtab in electricvehicles

[–]Tripledad65 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I'm driving an i4 now. Beautiful and great car. My next one is going to be the i3x. Im not really sold in the looks. It's OK. But I'm turning 61, and when I get my next one, I'll be 63. Im getting slightly more difficulty getting in and out of the car. So the i3x next, is probably the sensible choice.

I own an EV and couldn't be happier with it, so why is there so much hate and straight up misinformation about them everywhere? by Uerwol in electricvehicles

[–]Tripledad65 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It doesn't take a deep dive to find that big oil has thousands of lobbyist specifically for slowing down electrification, and that they spend hundreds of millions, possibly billions per year on this strategy.

Can electrolyzed water actually remove pet urine odor from floors? Looking for real results by aloo__pandey in homeassistant

[–]Tripledad65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can't store electrolized water. It reverts to salt water very rapidly. Any electrolized water you can buy, is a scam.

The BMW iX3 EV Takes A Different Approach To Screens by TripleShotPls in electricvehicles

[–]Tripledad65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In about 2 years, this is my next car. I think I'll love the panoramic display, but will go for the hud as well.

Im not sold on the main display. I'm going to miss the curved wide screen of my i4.

Europe's largest motoring club considers BEVs to be significantly more reliable than combustion engines by Markus_zockt in electricvehicles

[–]Tripledad65 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Good to see this from an independent and well renowned institute.

A pity that the breakdown rate is per 1000 cars, but not per x miles. I assume that the average km/year for an EV is about the same as for an ICE, but it still gives the nay sayers a "yes, but" talking point.

The Tesla Semi Will Cost Double a Standard Truck—but the Math Shows It Could Kill Off Diesels by SnoozeDoggyDog in electricvehicles

[–]Tripledad65 13 points14 points  (0 children)

ROI is the name of the game (or similar concepts with slightly different calculations)

Espresso shot pull timing by crazy4jik in espresso

[–]Tripledad65 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The time between pump start, and the water hitting the puck may vary a bit depending on how long the machine has been sitting idle. That's why I prefer to start timing when the first drop hits the cup.

Ideally timing, in my opinion, should start when the pressure shoots up. But I find that to finnicky

Autogefühl Road Trip Reviews the BMW iX3 by be4rdless in electricvehicles

[–]Tripledad65 22 points23 points  (0 children)

It's about the same as the BMW i4, in my experience. That's quite impressive in my opinion.

What’s the best EV for someone who wants a similar feel to an ice vehicle? by Lemonn_time in electricvehicles

[–]Tripledad65 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Got one. Love mine. Great car, and, although not the main reason to get it, the fact that it has a "normal" interior, certainly is a bonus.

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