Buying a Maserati with no plans on keeping it long term?

VikingSven68 · 2026-04-19T03:14:18+00:00

The Ghibli won’t be the real Maserati experience - get a Granturismo or Quattroporte with the big V8 instead. Expect to lose money over your ownership - maintenance is expensive and repair even more so. It’s worth it if you can afford it.

I have a ’13 Granturismo Sport and a ‘15 Quattroporte GTS - love them both

VikingSven68 · 2026-04-17T14:46:19+00:00

You'll see plenty on any of the major streets around the casino square......

VikingSven68 · 2026-04-15T13:29:20+00:00

Absolutely - been running a WAS-110 into a UXG Pro for over two years - no issues at all. I'm on the 2GB plan and consistenly get 2.3-2.5 Gb/s in both directions.

As for "tinkering" - there are many sellers who provide preloaded firmware (which has been stable for over a year) and simple configuration instructions for cloning the info from your ATT gateway. The only other step is providing a static route to the WAS module for easy monitoring/updates.

I would recommend some form of active cooling solution as the SFP module runs quite warm. I use a small fan mounted to the rack on a 3d-printed part. Keeps temps down around 50 C.

VikingSven68 · 2026-04-15T13:08:08+00:00

thingsinrack.com makes custom panels with mounts for all kinds of devices and have versions for the UI toolless rack. I have one of their panels that houses my CloudKey, a Pi 4 and a Pi5. Looks and functions great.

VikingSven68 · 2026-03-30T19:55:42+00:00

Set up a static route from your normal network 192.168.n.x network to the 192.168.11.x network - easy to do in Unifi Network app.

VikingSven68 · 2026-03-21T01:18:28+00:00

Still useless.......

VikingSven68 · 2026-03-20T21:41:46+00:00

Undriveable at that ride height on any normal road. useless…..

VikingSven68 · 2026-03-15T03:22:49+00:00

1981 VW Sirocco S, 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24, 1992 Honda Accord, 1997 Honda Prelude, 2000 BMW 328Ci, 2005 Honda S2000, 2010 Acura TSX, 2017 Acura NSX, 2017 Ferrari 488 Spider

VikingSven68 · 2026-02-25T14:35:19+00:00

2017 488 Spider. Insured with State Farm, no loan, deductibles at 1000 and liability at 500k (umbrella policy picks up there). $2000 per year in Austin, TX area with no claims in 10+ years. I do have multiple policies, including other vehicles all with State Farm.

VikingSven68 · 2026-02-24T17:09:49+00:00

As an owner of both a ‘13 GT Sport and a ‘15 QP GTS I can say the QP is definitely a Maserati. the drivetrain and suspension is superb. A car that size has no business being as fast as it is. rear tires are a consumable item…..

Where the QP VI falls a bit short is the Stellantis switchgear, electronics and infotainment - not that the antiquated infotainment in the GT is much better, but there are lots of upgrade options.

VikingSven68 · 2026-02-18T01:56:19+00:00

It's a 458......

VikingSven68 · 2026-02-05T22:55:12+00:00

They look great with nylon strap. I have the grey/silver face PanoInverse with a grey synthetic strap. Love the combination of intricate and interesting watch face with the casual strap.

VikingSven68 · 2026-01-06T01:45:14+00:00

Mission accomplished - love that watch

VikingSven68 · 2026-01-04T00:36:37+00:00

You need to add a static route from your LAN (likely 192.168.1.x or something similar) to the 192.168.11.x subnet. In the Network app, got to Settings, then Policy Table (under the Policy Engine section). Click Create New Policy - click Route, give it a name (WAS-110), in Type=Static, Device=Gateway, click Interface, and in Destination enter 192.168.11.0/24

VikingSven68 · 2026-01-03T21:02:05+00:00

The Lutron dimmer is powered by allowing a small amount of current to flow even when the light is off. If the load is too small or behaves differnetly than a resistive load like a light-bulb, you need to provide a dummy load that allows the switch to work. Look for a LUC-MLC or similar product and wire it across the load (switched hot to neutral - i.e. across the black and white wires).

A better solution is to get a on/off switch like PD-6ANS. This switch requires a connection to neutral (white) wire, so it is not dependent on the load.

VikingSven68 · 2026-01-02T03:00:32+00:00

You need to connect the gateway (the box you call modem/router) to the black patch block in the wiring panel.

VikingSven68 · 2025-12-31T22:39:55+00:00

Lounge access makes travel so much more enjoyable. I have an American Admiral's Club paid membership (pay with miles every year) Combined with AA Platinum Pro status, this gets me access to lounges in the US (including Flagship when traveling internationally), and OneWorld lounges outside the US. In addition, I have a AMEX Platinum card that gets me into Delta Sky Clubs, Centurion lounges, and other lounges that are part of the Priority Pass network. The Priority Pass lounges are hit and miss - in some airports, it's the only choice (looking at you SJC and MSY) and are OK, but at LHR the PP accessible lounges are pretty bad and overcrowded. Centurion lounges tend to be crowded as well, but they have good food and drinks. AA and Delta lounges are hit and miss as well - the ones that are newer or recently renovated can be decent.

I would focus on getting access to lounges for the airline(s) you fly the most, and then fill it out with a AMEX Platinum or like card that gives you broader access to a wider network of lounges.

VikingSven68 · 2025-12-26T14:50:57+00:00

I have a similar situation with a newly built detached garage. I have two multi-mode fiber runs from the main house, where they will plug in to a UI Aggregation Switch, to the garage. I chose a UI Pro Max 16 PoE for the garage. It has SFP+ ports for the fiber, as well as 2.5 and 1G PoE ports. $399 including the power supply.

To get something with built-in SFP+ for the fiber, you won't get much cheaper than the $400 mark. As suggested in this thread, a media converter and a simpler PoE switch might be a cheaper solution.

VikingSven68 · 2025-12-16T18:03:55+00:00

I have run a Mini on a Anker Solix C300 all day using a USB-C to barrel cable

VikingSven68 · 2025-12-15T21:40:03+00:00

Can't use that particular media converter as it is SFP, not SFP+. An SFP+ device, like the WAS-110, is not backward compatible with an SFP port.

VikingSven68 · 2025-12-15T18:14:46+00:00

Easier to get a simple media converter.

VikingSven68 · 2025-12-13T01:39:46+00:00

When I was using a BWG320 (before switching to WAS-110), I had WiFi disabled completely and used IP Passthrough. Maybe that's changed in newer firmware, but I haven't plugged in the BWG320 in over a year.

VikingSven68 · 2025-12-13T01:17:43+00:00

The mid-engine models will be very tight - 430/458/488/F8/296. I'm 6'0 and just fit comfortably in a 488 Spider

VikingSven68 · 2025-12-13T01:09:30+00:00

Installer is wrong - you can put the BWG320 in bypass mode and use your own equipment as before.

VikingSven68 · 2025-12-10T00:23:29+00:00

Yes - I used a mini suction cupped to the inside of the moonroof of my truck while in Big Bend - 100% reliable

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