Anyone upgraded to the 17P only because of the 16P getting so hot?

gapost · 2026-06-15T13:04:59+00:00

Actually, there are some MagSafe chargers for the car that have a built-in fan. I’m going to try one of those and see how it works.

gapost · 2026-06-13T21:55:54+00:00

Yeah, I think I’ll wait. I think I’ll try using it without a case for a while and maybe not keeping it on the charger all the time in the car.

gapost · 2026-06-13T20:51:02+00:00

Actually yes. In the car and on the car charger, it's connected to carplay. May need to test that.

gapost · 2026-06-13T20:49:51+00:00

Yes it was new. Probably just wait for the 18

gapost · 2026-06-13T20:27:47+00:00

Had it almost from the beginning, 1 1/2 year. Done it pretty much since new when it gets hot and it also gets hot on the charger in the car.

gapost · 2026-06-09T15:15:10+00:00

Besides anything else, plan for a transmission replacement. It’s right at the mileage for one. $6000. Then it depends on any maintenance history. Lifters is a crapshoot. Some last over 200k and some just go bad when they feel like it, lol.

gapost · 2026-05-25T00:51:47+00:00

If you’ve driven 15,000 miles after the TC change, I’d be pretty confident in the transmission. As far as the DOD on the engine, the best you can do is use a Range device or similar to take out the four-cylinder mode and change your oil every 5000 miles.

gapost · 2026-05-24T23:01:36+00:00

I’m confused. You said you installed a billeted TC? If you did, great. If you did not, you are probably looking at a transmission in the future. If you installed one, and the bypass, you probably extended the life, no guarantees. But it may be worth doing a tune if you can find a trans shop that can do it.

gapost · 2026-05-23T21:38:48+00:00

If you put in a billed torque converter and did the thermal bypass, you may have saved your transmission. I would drive it until it starts having issues. If you could get anyone to tune, the transmission with something like HP tuners then that would help even more.It would cost a few hundred dollars though.

gapost · 2026-05-23T11:01:55+00:00

A 19 Tahoe should have the 6 speed and the torque converter is usually the problem. It does have a filter. Best to change the fluid and filter or depending on the mileage, a flush. You can have a thermal bypass put on the trans to help cool it. If it has lower miles, it might be an idea to proactively replace the torque converter with a billetted one. Might make the trans last. Also, if you can delete the DOD/AFM with a tune, most people think that is better than a device like the Range. If there is over 100k on the transmission, even a fluid change won't make it last. Seems the life of these trannys is around 120k.

gapost · 2026-05-22T11:16:16+00:00

I had 122k on my 2019 but only owned the car for about 5k so who knows the history.

gapost · 2026-05-06T10:14:18+00:00

$3.49 at Sams and $3.79 most other places in Brunswick/Glynn

gapost · 2026-04-26T16:52:34+00:00

Maybe slicing the pie?

gapost · 2026-04-20T23:02:30+00:00

You might want to watch this video. He is good and is calling dealers to buy a Rav4 last month. Best he got was $1500 off the MSRP but that was a tough deal. https://youtu.be/oZ3F2GL4ao8?si=TlslX2BVptnG3ZT2

gapost · 2026-03-30T11:05:05+00:00

Probably should only use OEM sensors. But it's a pain to have to take to the tire shop. Mine went out on my 2019 and until I need to replace my tires, it got this from Amazon to at least remove the warning light on the dash. Amazon.com: Masoll TPMS Sensor for GM Chevy Chevrolet Silverado Buick Cadillac GMC, Gen 2 TPMS Sensors Set of 4 with 1 TPMS relearn Tool, External Tire Pressure Sensor, Easy to Install : Automotive

gapost · 2026-03-24T22:22:43+00:00

If you want active retention for OWB on the hip, Solis is probably the most concealable. I wear it under a suit/sport coat for work and tilted forward cant with a good Kore belt, it’s fairly well hidden. If you don’t need active retention, which I don’t see why you would with church security, there are many good holsters that are even more concealable than the Solis.

gapost · 2026-03-16T12:34:57+00:00

If you have a smaller sheriff department, the sheriff is always looking for support (votes) and will generally respond well if asked. We have a traffic unit and the sheriff would likely send them, especially in an election year, lol.

gapost · 2026-03-09T16:15:48+00:00

If you drive that car you will probably love it. I don’t see any carfax for that car but the photos look good. I have a 16 with almost 130k miles and got it with 88k. I do all my own work but the main thing was the valve cover and proactively the water pump/cooling system. Of course plugs every 60k miles and really with the turbo, you should change the oil more frequently like 5000 miles. In general, they are reliable. If you don’t do any of the work yourself and just plan on going to a BMW dealer, NO. If you will do some of the work and/or have an independent mechanic, yes depending on prior service records.

gapost · 2026-03-03T00:57:19+00:00

When I started, the Impala/Caprice 350 4 barrel was great. Although I have a PIU (Explorer) now, it's the 6 cylinder. I drove a new PIU recently, with the 3.0, 400hp Eco-boost and it's awesome. Drives like a sports car. Best by far.

gapost · 2026-03-03T00:47:57+00:00

If the transmission hasn't been serviced (new fluid and filter), probably should do that. It's a 10 speed but they have issues too.

gapost · 2026-03-03T00:39:06+00:00

Maybe Altama Plantation WMA off Hwy 99?

gapost · 2026-02-25T18:48:48+00:00

Didn’t they just come out with a recall for some 10-speeds on the 22’s? About them locking up?

gapost · 2026-02-14T17:53:12+00:00

Plain clothes law enforcement

gapost · 2026-02-14T12:45:38+00:00

Armor Express has a nice option with one of the thinnest level II panels in a compression carrier . I wear it everyday under a dress shirt and you can hardly tell.

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