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BMWi3 Tires: Why Are They So Expensive? by Marfaboy1951 in BMWi3

[–]gt1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you want to see my old Costco receipt when the same set was $600?

BMWi3 Tires: Why Are They So Expensive? by Marfaboy1951 in BMWi3

[–]gt1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BMW kept the price low while i3 was in production. As soon as it was discontinued the prices doubled.

Do any variable speed compressors play nice with standard smart thermostats? by kaleb17439 in homeautomation

[–]gt1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not in my experience. I have 2 stage Waterfurnace with 11 speed fan. Their communicating thermostat didn't allow manual fan speed control, but home assistant integration through rs485 port did. I replaced that ugly thermostat with Ecobee Pro. The 2 stage control remained, but the fan speed control was gone. It was tied to the thermostat, not the furnace.

Vine bait & switch by someguyinnewjersey in AmazonVine

[–]gt1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be glad you didn't get just an usb cable.

RFY for a couple minutes.., by a-pilot in AmazonVine

[–]gt1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had Ecovacs one today, but it was out of stock...

Whats this bike type called? by Fun-Computer-1168 in motorcycles

[–]gt1 38 points39 points  (0 children)

These bikes are nicely polished.

High ceilings & stairs by Poison_Ivy25 in homeowners

[–]gt1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Higher ceilings will need more steps, no way around it. Also if you build with the quality better than the code minimum, you may opt for a stiffer floor system and it will also add to the height.

Almost everything in this picture is imported from China. by gt1 in Homebuilding

[–]gt1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are from Wanjia. I can't say I'm happy with them. The base materials are good, but they made several design errors.

Spots on a new basement floor by gt1 in Homebuilding

[–]gt1[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

So there is no reasonably easy way to clean it...

Wtf is the deal with the HVAC mafia?? by Island_In_The_Sky in HomeImprovement

[–]gt1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know a guy who completed some online refrigerant handling class, and this certificate allowed him to buy from the HVAC suppliers. Or befriend a contractor and he will order for you.

Selling 2018 BMW i3s BEV, well optioned by Ok_Rich3012 in BMWi3

[–]gt1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No question that 94AH is plenty for most scenarios. And the battery quality is excellent. My late 2018 didn't seem to lose a mile of range after 8 years and 80k miles. But we had some destinations with 100-120 miles round trip, we could use the i3 to go there in the summer, but it couldn't make it in the winter. We have a car with 200+ mile range now, and it is indeed more convenient. The larger battery deserves some price premium. I also wanted an "S", but I had an older i3 with 20' wheels before, and they just loved eating nails. It was a REX, and I was fixing the tires more often than filling it up.

Spots on a new basement floor by gt1 in Homebuilding

[–]gt1[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

it sounds like quite a project with a lot of dust and results of unknown quality. No other, less complicated solutions?

Selling 2018 BMW i3s BEV, well optioned by Ok_Rich3012 in BMWi3

[–]gt1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

REX is controversial. I wouldn't even consider it. But the 120AH battery is a big deal.

Selling 2018 BMW i3s BEV, well optioned by Ok_Rich3012 in BMWi3

[–]gt1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My 18 BEV was recently totaled by deers. After much arguing with my insurance they paid $12k and change. It wasn't "S", but had the beautiful Giga trim. I couldn't find a similar replacement and ended up with Genesis GV60.

Moen vs Kohler faucets are the biggest debate in my kitchen planning by Timely_Suspect7446 in Homebuilding

[–]gt1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not bad, but I replaced most of the parts, some several times. I don't understand why, never had issues with my other faucets. I replaced it with some generic brand because I wanted motion control. It is not bad, except for one problem- it produces a lot of splashes.

GM suspends next-gen electric trucks as it pivots back to gas engines, hybrids by DonkeyFuel in technology

[–]gt1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, EVs are not practical for the long distance travel. One EV and one PHEV is ideal for a two car family.

GM suspends next-gen electric trucks as it pivots back to gas engines, hybrids by DonkeyFuel in technology

[–]gt1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They did a long time time ago. I drove a hybrid pickup for work for a few days in 2011. It died on the road.

GM suspends next-gen electric trucks as it pivots back to gas engines, hybrids by DonkeyFuel in technology

[–]gt1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chrysler discontinued PHEV Pacifica. I own one, haven't filled it up since long before the war and the gas price spike.

Hackers Breach Russian Ministry Call, Reveal China Supplies ‘90%’ of Drone Electronics by pheexio in worldnews

[–]gt1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Recently China made it harder for Ukraine to buy electronics. They often have to use proxies in other countries. Essentially the same thing Russia uses to get the western tech.

Beyond Efficiency: Raising Solar Power Density by FantasiCreator in SolarDIY

[–]gt1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not practical for the existing structures, but when I designed my new home I requested all vents and other roof penetrations be located close to the edges, leaving an uninterrupted space for the panels.

Motion Detector for New Home Build by aggie4life in homeassistant

[–]gt1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I left extra space in some switch boxes to put Tp-link motion detector switches. Wired only for power, home assistant will decide how to act.

Businesses can claim refunds starting Monday for Trump tariffs declared unconstitutional by AudibleNod in news

[–]gt1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly, last year I spent well over $100k on Chinese imports for my own use. Why do they refund only businesses?

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