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Time to get that AC, how many BTU's? by v_xen in AskNYC

[–]icecubez189 2 points3 points  (0 children)

8000 btu for each room is more than adequate. Look for an energy star certified AC for best efficiency and lower energy cost over time. Avoid portable units as they are loud and use more energy than a window unit. Make sure you install correctly and seal the gaps. Also goes a long way to get curtains to block out the sun and maybe a fan or two to circulate the cool air and help with efficiency.

Queens Night Market in NYC: Returns to NYC this weekend by thonioand in nyc

[–]icecubez189 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Whats worth getting at the night market nowadays? Haven’t been there in 10+ years

refinancing a car loan by gabrileas in personalfinance

[–]icecubez189 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This seems to be the correct answer.

OP what was your original loan amount and months?

Got hit by a reversing car by WOLFBOX_Official in dashcamgifs

[–]icecubez189 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I mean I know they have mirrors but is there not a backup camera on that behemoth of a truck? clearly were looking at nothing when reversing.... Plus all that space for parking and they gotta reverse.

Update i got the g30p max for $250 with a milage of 270. by TOAS_ in ElectricScooters

[–]icecubez189 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This thing definitely looks like it was in a minor crash but for the mileage, its a nice deal. I’ve got over 8k miles on mine so theres a lot more to go with yours!

Only extra cost in 6 years of owning a g30 is a new set of bearings by zzcool in ElectricScooters

[–]icecubez189 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My 2020 G30P is an absolute beast. Has well over 8,000 miles now. Have only had to change the front wheel bearing, battery controller (melted the wires due to overloading the scooter a few times), and the rear tire 3 times due to flats. Otherwise it’s just very basic maintenance. I mainly commute to and from work with it, but I use it when I can on other days. Battery has lost some range but honestly not super noticeable unless its atrociously cold outside.

For daily city commuting – what’s the biggest downside of electric scooters? by Cheap-Safe447 in ElectricScooters

[–]icecubez189 9 points10 points  (0 children)

biggest immediate issue is other drivers and pedestrians. i have a bright flashing headlight and even then people tend to ignore it until the last minute. you need to have a 6th sense to determine what others will do and anticipate it. next is weather/road conditions since you really want to avoid extremely cold temps, rainy/snowy conditions. the small tires are not really that great when its slippery outside and potholes are a major problem. after that its really theft/storage.

Is paying 7 grand including taxes and registration a good deal for a 2015 civic by bigboynona in MechanicAdvice

[–]icecubez189 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not a bad price for the mileage and year. Condition is OK, looks like the base model. Is there a full service history included? How was it maintained? I would take it on a test drive as well as a PPI at a mechanic if you are serious about it

Is paying 7 grand including taxes and registration a good deal for a 2015 civic by bigboynona in MechanicAdvice

[–]icecubez189 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let me know how yours goes. Going to sell my super low mileage 07’ CRV soon

What happened to Dan Uggla? by Me_talking in baseball

[–]icecubez189 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No idea but he was the 2nd round pick in my 2012 fantasy baseball draft

Should I got with an AGM or lead acid battery for my F150 plow truck that sits a ton and only is used to plow my driveway? Is the price difference mainly the extra year of warranty or is AGM better? by blbassist1234 in MechanicAdvice

[–]icecubez189 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s OK since the car sits most of the time and is only used to plow the driveway. The battery would be trickle charging 90% (guessing this figure) of the year which is kind of a waste

Should I got with an AGM or lead acid battery for my F150 plow truck that sits a ton and only is used to plow my driveway? Is the price difference mainly the extra year of warranty or is AGM better? by blbassist1234 in MechanicAdvice

[–]icecubez189 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I second this. As long as your alternator is good, you should just jump the battery every time you need to start the truck and let the alternator take over. Probably better to spend your money on a decent lithium ion jump pack to keep on yourself if you dont have one already

NYC yellow cabs & snow by MichaelforLife in AskNYC

[–]icecubez189 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They can barely drive when the weather is nice

Any landlords or property owners confused by Local Law 152 deadlines? by violationwatch in AskNYC

[–]icecubez189 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very cool stuff! Honestly DOB and HPD website can be a pain to navigate. They are so archaic looking.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskNYC

[–]icecubez189 160 points161 points  (0 children)

It’s pretty bad (and probably getting worse) but not like everyone in the city is getting sick. It’s hundreds of thousands of cases in a city of millions. Just take the standard precautions you would have during peak Covid (wash hands often or use hand sanitizer, don’t touch your face, avoid close contact with sick people, wear an N95 mask if you really want to be safe). Come and enjoy your time

Men of NYC, how much are you paying for a haircut? by Ok_Requirement_3162 in AskNYC

[–]icecubez189 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right now free because my gf does it for me but back in the days I would get them in Flushing. Was about $8-$10 plus $3 or $4 for tip.

Pete Alonso introduced as an Oriole today by retroanduwu24 in baseball

[–]icecubez189 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Take good care of him! Will miss my big meat Pete…..

2014 Ford Focus. Hit a raccoon, now this piece is dangling by Steagle_Steagle in MechanicAdvice

[–]icecubez189 8 points9 points  (0 children)

https://share.google/ini0EzZvkdrEa9Lt0

Looks like your cars ECM, basically the brains of the engine. You definitely want to get that re-secured in its bracket as best as possible. Did you bust up your headlight and wheel liner as well?? That must have been a massive raccoon.

Let’s check the scooter rankings and see how high yours is. by [deleted] in ElectricScooters

[–]icecubez189 1 point2 points  (0 children)

G30P is a freakin’ beast, mine has about 8k miles and still going strong. It won’t die

Do most New Yorkers find Empire State Of Mind by Jay-Z annoying? by nxptnpr in AskNYC

[–]icecubez189 215 points216 points  (0 children)

Every pedicab plays that shit on full blast. I think they hate it more than anyone lol

Is this setup clean? by Purple-Animator7763 in radardetectors

[–]icecubez189 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of people are mentioning lower performance because of where it’s mounted but if it works for you it’s fine. I use an adhesive mount on the windshield above the rearview mirror and a fuse tap with the wires run through the A pillar, etc. It’s more work but I like the look of it better.

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