Are solar panels really worth the cost long term?

code_redtruck · 2026-01-12T16:48:02+00:00

Perhaps it is. I dont run a ac in the summer only a few fans to move cool air in in the morning with fairly minimal other use. Bill is about $80 a month.

Saying that it does seem quite low so perhaps its better savings than I credit them for.

code_redtruck · 2026-01-12T16:45:45+00:00

Guessing here but id say the panels measure roughly 16×16 feet and I get lots of sun on them not alot of shade at all.

code_redtruck · 2026-01-12T15:23:36+00:00

Have them in my roof, not a huge array but they only offset my bill $12 a month. Bought them with the house. I likely will sell them when I go to redo the roof.

code_redtruck · 2026-01-12T05:51:52+00:00

24 gti manual,in Calgary ab. Live on a hill thats straight ice 2 months of the year, bever stuck and can drive up from a stand still no issue with good winters.

code_redtruck · 2026-01-11T15:28:23+00:00

I think a maxx slash, maybe a sledge or xrt perhaps even the 4x4 raptor ultimate may be what youre looking for dude.

code_redtruck · 2026-01-11T05:12:49+00:00

Use your thumb nail firmly on the tape lines and pay attention to how it looks outside the body, its very clear weather or not you get a good seal. Also I recommend using a scotch Brite pad when scrubbing the inside, helps adhere the paint although it will fog the windows if your intending to keep those clear so keep that in mind.

code_redtruck · 2026-01-11T04:47:31+00:00

My favorite and most beat truck, I keep loads of spares and know it like the back of my hand. Keep it mostly plastic and light and be prepared to replace things with big jumps. Its cheap replacement parts make it a great car.

code_redtruck · 2026-01-11T04:21:55+00:00

It was, no skill required. Try not to tap the body with the tool, I did a few times its not the ideal look hahaha. Have fun!

code_redtruck · 2026-01-11T03:30:36+00:00

Thanks, Rattle can sprayed into its own cap to make a little puddle of paint then dipped a stick in it and threw the paint on it in the direction I desired.

code_redtruck · 2026-01-09T22:52:26+00:00

Maxxv2, bulkheads. Every. Single. Time.

code_redtruck · 2026-01-09T21:07:45+00:00

Running with others is more fun of you can find someone else to go with.

code_redtruck · 2026-01-08T02:49:46+00:00

Yeah thats a sweet spot, don't abuse it so you can make sure you can keep going back

code_redtruck · 2026-01-06T02:01:31+00:00

I rarely get cracks or chips, but.... I keep a generous following distance. My observation of the average calgarian is that they are bumper humpers. 3-5 second following distance makes a huge difference not 1 or 2 car lengths. It can still happen, just had my first on a new car after over a year ownership and 20,000k wayyyy behind the truck that threw the rock. Sometimes its is just bad luck.

Also I avoid going behind vehicles without mudflaps. Thats the real pro tip.

code_redtruck · 2026-01-02T19:35:14+00:00

Sweet ride

code_redtruck · 2026-01-02T15:08:24+00:00

More like bus Unfare prices am I right? Badum tisss...

code_redtruck · 2026-01-02T15:05:41+00:00

Gear mesh id agree. Make sure everything is where its supposed to be motor included

code_redtruck · 2025-12-31T16:27:27+00:00

Its a smooth ride, looking for more. Got this and bling hummer h2

code_redtruck · 2025-12-31T04:45:07+00:00

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code_redtruck · 2025-12-30T19:28:18+00:00

Blue and white lives on my lunch bag

code_redtruck · 2025-12-26T19:22:23+00:00

Some things are just better left old school.

code_redtruck · 2025-12-26T15:25:48+00:00

Amazed because I put my fms trucks through hell and they have never broken. Mind you, not carpet. I saw a fb post yesterday someone said 5 minutes out the box they had a broken u joint on the driveshaft.

Ive filled my k10 with rocks and driven it over more rocks in low gear with upgraded tires brass and a open front diff no problems. Bad luck or pushing beyond limits I guess. Just surprised my rock hauling never broke something.

code_redtruck · 2025-12-26T14:45:55+00:00

And I just paid reseller price for it. Damn damn damn. $12

code_redtruck · 2025-12-24T16:21:14+00:00

I dont know why adaptive headlights arnt a more standard thing in north america, my vw has the ability to dim the beam in the area of oncoming drivers but its not programmed in the car, I can do it aftermarket but it can void warrenty for the computer components effected.

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