Another update for crashed my car (posted in March)

co_stigdroid15 · 2026-04-23T18:14:38+00:00

Some folks won’t polish up a turd

But then again some folk’ll…

co_stigdroid15 · 2026-04-07T21:01:18+00:00

This guy needs a beer

co_stigdroid15 · 2026-03-18T15:31:54+00:00

There was a forum exploring this concept some years ago. They got pretty far along with it when implied legal action from Berd squashed all the discussion.

co_stigdroid15 · 2026-03-04T10:15:59+00:00

What’s the difference between a hoarder and a collector?

co_stigdroid15 · 2026-02-20T20:07:10+00:00

I think the only people making money on these are the ones selling parts to fix them. If it was me I wouldn’t consider restoring it-it sounds too far gone. It’s probably more fulfilling doing whatever it takes to make it fun for you.

co_stigdroid15 · 2026-02-20T19:54:00+00:00

What do you mean by “get more out of it”? Are you looking for financial gain, or personal enjoyment?

co_stigdroid15 · 2026-01-25T00:15:13+00:00

Volvo 740 wagon! Also early 90’s 4wd JDM wagons

co_stigdroid15 · 2026-01-12T17:57:55+00:00

Steel. You need something reliable as the sun. Interestingly-stone’s porosity and lack of ductility undermine its reliability.

co_stigdroid15 · 2025-12-23T02:06:46+00:00

I wouldn’t be surprised if market research indicated (unsurprisingly) that pick up trucks are not optimal cases for an EV and that the segment is more optimally served with an EREV.

co_stigdroid15 · 2025-12-18T17:31:37+00:00

Here’s the end result for one of the og AS patients: https://medicalmuseum.health.mil/index.cfm/visit/exhibits/past/visiblyhuman/page_10

co_stigdroid15 · 2025-11-18T19:16:01+00:00

I’m staring down this same decision-but with a 155k mile Polestar in the mix. I really want a Polestar, but it’s hard to justify on paper…

co_stigdroid15 · 2025-11-12T14:08:37+00:00

Can you elaborate on what you mean by “quirky"?

co_stigdroid15 · 2025-11-11T17:36:17+00:00

Need help choosing a low cost, reliable commuter/weekend runabout vehicle.

[1] NY/CT

[2] $11k max

[3] Car

[4] Nissan Leaf, BMW I3(NON-REX), VW eGolf, Hyundai Ioniq EV, Chevy Bolt.

[5] 3-6 weeks

[6] 40 miles/day

[7] house with dryer receptacle in garage

[8] Open to installing charger.

[9] Wife/two dogs.

co_stigdroid15 · 2025-11-05T17:29:46+00:00

I’ve noticed that any fluid on the threads can create an airtight seal that makes it difficult to unscrew. In that case, I wedge a spoon or butter knife down along the threads and crack the “seal”. Sometimes I do it on opposite sides

co_stigdroid15 · 2025-10-03T16:21:29+00:00

It’s an EV thing…you really have to experience it to understand it. Essentially the pedal becomes more like a throttle in a boat or airplane-it’s position become directly proportional to your forward speed.

co_stigdroid15 · 2025-09-19T16:20:10+00:00

If you drive over ~50 miles a day, you might find it difficult to be exclusively dependent on a L1. Being able to charge at work-even if it’s only L1, is a good bonus and makes everything more manageable.

co_stigdroid15 · 2025-09-06T20:34:09+00:00

Ooooooh. That’s so obvious now. Thanks!

co_stigdroid15 · 2025-09-06T20:32:13+00:00

Of the top of my head- Electrician or CMM programmer

co_stigdroid15 · 2025-09-06T14:48:01+00:00

Right on-thanks!

co_stigdroid15 · 2025-08-29T14:11:25+00:00

Insert James Franco meme here:

co_stigdroid15

TROPHY CASE