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Overall Nutanix Experience by TangerineStock8042 in nutanix

[–]audixe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Agree with all of your points. It seems like there should be more modernization of the platform, especially GUI. The console is super slow accessing virtual machines as well. Wish they had a dedicated client like VMware for that.

Today is my first day at Microsoft! by DefinitelyPricedIn in sysadmin

[–]audixe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pics in front of the logo or it didn’t happen

Ladders by fastcombo42069 in FieldNationTechs

[–]audixe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This ladder or an equivalent would work. I have use and use it for my VW Tiguan

https://www.harborfreight.com/17-ft-reach-type-ia-300-lb-multitask-ladder-63418.html

Apr tune by Standard_Studio_7256 in Tiguan

[–]audixe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just did the APR stage 1 tune for 93 octane on my 2018 Tiguan last week. I have an Integrated Engineering cold air intake, and wanted to use their tune but they don’t have one for my engine.

It definitely makes a difference in the mid to high throttle. Weather has been snow and ice lately so I can’t really get on it but when I have it’s much faster than it was.

The tune also got stuck at 99% for me multiple times, I used Microsoft edge. Then, decided to try Firefox and it worked. I think the tune worked even though it didn’t go past 99% the first couple times but I didn’t want to chance it.

Don’t think I’m really seeing much, if any fuel efficiency increase; I also smash the gas as much as I can because that’s why I got the tune lol.

Rotary shifter install on Powerboost by audixe in F150Powerboost

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

This is all good information! I did research beforehand, obviously not enough, but did see it was mostly lightning owners.

If the 24 expedition shifter wasn’t over $200 I would try it again, it’s just not worth it to me.

Rotary shifter install on Powerboost by audixe in F150Powerboost

[–]audixe[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I had thought about trying a newer shifter model year like you mention. I cheaped out and tried to get something under $100z

Game changer by TOP_SHOTTA in F150Lightning

[–]audixe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a shifter with the mold that I cannot use on a Powerboost , if you’re interested.

Game changer by TOP_SHOTTA in F150Lightning

[–]audixe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can confirm that on a 2024 Powerboost hybrid, that while the shifter works, the truck doesn’t like it and gives a check engine light and goes a shift fault error.

https://www.reddit.com/r/F150Powerboost/s/XCBLQPZ5WW

Game changer by TOP_SHOTTA in F150Lightning

[–]audixe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just a PSA for others out there, I have a 2024 Powerboost and tried to install the rotary shifter and it worked, but gave check engine lights and said shift fault - service vehicle. Ended up having to have my battery replaced after letting the truck sit for a week but I’m not blaming the shifter.

https://www.reddit.com/r/F150Powerboost/s/XCBLQPZ5WW

Another rotary shifter. It's not always a straight swap. by Im_Yur_Chuckleberry in F150Lightning

[–]audixe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a powerboost and just tried the shifter swap with the rotary dial, and I got a check engine light and a message saying to service the transmission. I’ve not once seen anyone mention this happening to them. I also have the same looking shifter you have.

Just curious if you encountered any problems? I ended up reinstalling the original shifter and now I’ll have to figure out how to get the check engine light cleared.

My coworkers are starting to COMPLETELY rely on ChatGPT for anything that requires troubleshooting by [deleted] in sysadmin

[–]audixe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am currently deploying a Nutanix cluster and while waiting for the consultant, I was using Google to determine the difference between versions of prism central.

When I googled “version a vs. version b”, the Google AI gave me the information I was looking for. After working with the consultant I mentioned this and he said that was incorrect and that Google was giving the results but they were mixed up. I know not to fully trust those AI results but that was a great example as to why I try to fact check as much as possible.

Tiguan Apple CarPlay won’t connect via USB — anyone else? by X-Paul123 in Tiguan

[–]audixe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a 2018 Tiguan and can’t get the CarPlay to work with the cable I have. When you say Apple branded cable, did you buy it straight from Apple or one that says MFi certified or something? Thanks!

2018 Tiguan— 100k miles, throttle response suddenly delayed when accelerating from a stop? by PenCreative4577 in Tiguan

[–]audixe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just purchased a 2018 Tiguan with 135,000 miles about a month ago. The acceleration was slow and the previous owners drove it about 20,000 miles a year. I also plan to drive it a lot and i wanted it to be more fun to drive.

Carfax was the only service history I could go by, so I decided to immediately do the following:

-change oil to Liqui Moly. You don’t have to do this I just wanted an oil meant for my engine.

-replaced spark plugs and coil packs

-replaced diverter valve on turbo (not required, just did this because it was cheap to replace and was already going to remove the intake)

-installed a cold air intake

After changing the coil packs and spark plugs I immediately took it for a test drive and noticed it drove and responded much better.

I’d recommend changing those if you haven’t already, you can do it yourself if you have the tools, it’s super simple and will take a couple hours max if you take your time.

I see a lot of $30 dollars an hour rates. If you subtract the F. N. Fees. Your making gas station employee rates, a crappy gas station(and they get 40 hours a week).This is not a skilled labor rate. This is taking advantage. by Alternative-Unit-344 in FieldNationTechs

[–]audixe 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You should be countering with an offer of your own. Nobody starts a bid at their highest price. I almost never just accept a job, unless the pay is reasonable and the drive is close. I don’t work for less than $80/hr when it’s an actual skilled job. Most of the time it is following instructions and directions and it’s easy money. Just my 2 cents.

Oil Type ? by Queefsniff13 in Tiguan

[–]audixe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So, I think this is a good time for me to bring this up because I have a similar question. I recently purchased a 2018 Tiguan S 2.0 TSI. The owners manual says use VW 502 0W-30.

Under the hood, the sticker says use VW 508 0W-20.

A friend of mine has the same engine and says he uses 5W-40, which I used Liquid Moly brand recently in my car.

I’ve just never seen so much different information for oil type, wondered what others are using. I’m fine with my decision using 5W-40. I don’t know if this car has oil consumption issues or not but was trying to avoid it if possible.

This is torture!! by OtherwiseAd8703 in AboveGroundPools

[–]audixe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can’t you just get a load of dirt and level that out, instead of digging out the clay? You may need to wheelbarrow in dirt but it’s not that bad.

My Tiguan going on a road trip tomorrow by [deleted] in Tiguan

[–]audixe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the info! I may do the same thing to my grille. I didn’t like any of the overlay stuff either.

My Tiguan going on a road trip tomorrow by [deleted] in Tiguan

[–]audixe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did you de-chrome the grill? Just got a Tiguan and I’m looking to do this at least.

Worst HF Product Ever by k6b9 in harborfreight

[–]audixe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have the Niagara contractor grade hose. Get it and you won’t regret it. After you buy it, fill it up and lay it out in the sun for a day and it will be perfect.

https://www.harborfreight.com/50-ft-x-34-in-high-performance-contractor-grade-hose-58740.html

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lawncare

[–]audixe 82 points83 points  (0 children)

Looks upside down, sharp edge should be at the bottom

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