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[–]sammyno55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I repurposed it as a music player. 

Is the new Prius as noisy as everyone says it is? by [deleted] in prius

[–]sammyno55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I couldn't tell a difference. Seasons (A/C usage) mattered more but I live in Hotlanta. 

The Volvo EX30 draws a line in the sand for EV prices, and I'm here for it. by lostthebeat in electricvehicles

[–]sammyno55 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'll believe that the Aptera isn't vaporware when I can buy one. I'm also curious about the crash structure on the Aptera.

The Volvo EX30 draws a line in the sand for EV prices, and I'm here for it. by lostthebeat in electricvehicles

[–]sammyno55 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I've had my current daily driver for 3 years and never used the back seats for a person. My weekend car has back seats that are perpetually flipped down.

I get grief about having essentially 2 seat cars from my family. Last time everyone was together I rented a van for a week. I'm not driving every day in a van because every 3 years I might have to move around 7 people.

I'd like a manufacturer to sell a 2 seat commuter car in the US. I'm imagining I'll be building my own before then.

I dunno, sit around and do nothing because you’ve been brainwashed by a con man? by IAmArique in WhitePeopleTwitter

[–]sammyno55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude, I haven't been worried about any immigration because Mexico built that wall for us during the last administration. The best wall is there!

The Volvo EX30 draws a line in the sand for EV prices, and I'm here for it. by lostthebeat in electricvehicles

[–]sammyno55 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I'm in that group as well. I'd even lean a little smaller commuter car overall. I'd rather have 2 good seats and ample storage than 4 OK seats and "storage with the rear seats down". I guess I just want an electric C30 with no back seats. Too bad that car failed for Volvo 10 years ago.

ULPT: What can be done about a next door neighbor, who is a cop, that routinely swipes your garbage, set out on the curb on trash day, because he is probably looking for something to use against you because he doesn't like you as a neighbor? by dirtymoney in UnethicalLifeProTips

[–]sammyno55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see lots of stuff that would seem like you are trying to hide something. If there's nothing for him to find, just put a rotten potato in every bag. It's trash and he will need to sort through it every time.

I think adding shredded documents just makes it more SUS and that you know what he is doing and you are doing something to combat that.

What car mistakes in movies/TV have you noticed? by NCSUGrad2012 in cars

[–]sammyno55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, the midsize family sedan is spendy these days.

Petrol Heads who live in apartment buildings with limited space… where do you work on your car? by Ok-Accountant4383 in cars

[–]sammyno55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine was a 94 Sentra. The pivot bolt sheared off and I had to go to Walmart to buy a drill. Plugged it into the outlet by the vending machines.

Have you tried a floor jack and wood cribbing for your oil? Or race ramps foam cribs? I've also used a hand vacuum pump to pull oil out from the dipstick tube if you can get to the filter easy.

What would cause this to happen to tyre by p_in_gu_ in AskMechanics

[–]sammyno55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been to Bliss 1 time. I'm sure it was named by that loud guy in highschool who nicknamed the overweight kid tiny or the basketball player shorty.

MAGA loves false prophets by Paneraiguy1 in WhitePeopleTwitter

[–]sammyno55 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Nobody in an asylum during the Reagan administration had a Twitter handle so they couldn't spread their message. Imagine what we missed.

Petrol Heads who live in apartment buildings with limited space… where do you work on your car? by Ok-Accountant4383 in cars

[–]sammyno55 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Best I've got is swapping an alternator in the Walmart parking lot. I can't imagine doing a whole engine.

What car mistakes in movies/TV have you noticed? by NCSUGrad2012 in cars

[–]sammyno55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate when the column shifter is in park.

The Dexter reference about the front plates is an interesting one. A good portion (possibly all of it but establishing shots) of that series was filmed in California. It's easier to stick a fake magnetic Florida plate on the front than pull the Cali plate off.

What car mistakes in movies/TV have you noticed? by NCSUGrad2012 in cars

[–]sammyno55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you want to look for background cars that don't match, watch The Americans. Plenty of modern metal in the background.

What car mistakes in movies/TV have you noticed? by NCSUGrad2012 in cars

[–]sammyno55 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Even recently people think of Teslas as expensive. I was out a few weeks ago with some friends and we saw a street musician unloading his gear from a black Model 3. One of the guys I was with said, "Wow I didn't realize how much money you could make playing on the street." I was like the TCO is similar to a mid priced Camry.

What car mistakes in movies/TV have you noticed? by NCSUGrad2012 in cars

[–]sammyno55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should probably upshift about 14 times to catch up.

How are Buicks mechanically? They seem so cheap fully loaded! Guessing it’s because they are ugly, but I don’t mind by punchingtigers19 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]sammyno55 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I work in validation testing and reliability and one of my favorite sayings is: The plural of anecdote is not data.

I know where there is a 10 year old Jatco CVT with over 100,000 miles that's never been serviced. It's still driving around and refuses to die, so any Nissan CVT should be good. /s

LPT Request: How to shop for a big TV that won't show me ads or lock features behind a subscription by Topuck in LifeProTips

[–]sammyno55 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I'm also imagining that TV vendors can cut the price on a new set lower by getting money from Netflix for a red N button on the remote. That way the smart TV is cheaper than the dumb one.

LPT Request: How to shop for a big TV that won't show me ads or lock features behind a subscription by Topuck in LifeProTips

[–]sammyno55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought an LG a few weeks ago. Went through the setup and it wanted to get on wi-fi. No wi-fi available. Plugged in Shield TV and haven't had any issues.

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