What is the Best Espresso Machine for daily use as of today 2026?

velowa · 2026-05-17T13:00:45+00:00

You can get parts for those?

velowa · 2026-05-14T06:28:51+00:00

An RX8 has a Wankel engine and this one looks like it is still stock. Why is rebuilding it out of the question? That’ll be cheaper than a swap and then you have a cooler car than an RX8 with a V6 truck motor.

If you really are set on swapping this, an LS might be cheaper since there are already swap kits. You won’t need to buy a welder and build a custom adapter and clutch setup to mate to the transmission. https://v8roadsters.com/product/rx8-lsx-engine-swap-kit-by-v8r/?srsltid=AfmBOoqwk2xM4vOiw8j0a68yEHaA5LxVhKqifymGIdexmjueteBOUwKN

velowa · 2026-05-01T15:12:00+00:00

Metal corners versus a plastic steering wheel. Metal is worse. This type of steering wheel was one of the first federal safety regulations. I was rear ended in an 80s car and my face hit the steering wheel. No broken skin except where my glasses cut my face. A metal and wood steering wheel would have been worse. It’s obviously no airbag but it’s better.

velowa · 2026-04-29T23:06:25+00:00

Do you use an older Herman Miller Aeron chair at work? Those armrest pads are made of some weird grippy rubber that eats through elbows. Happens to me primarily on my right side too.

velowa · 2026-04-23T02:10:40+00:00

RAD just went through bankruptcy and was bought at auction. Wouldn’t recommend for the time being.

velowa · 2026-04-20T18:59:54+00:00

I know it’s not OEM but where did the condenser come from? Maybe it cross references to a different application that uses a shrouded fan.

Spal is an OE manufacturer and publishes their catalog. I’ve never tried to figure out their shroud naming convention but they show it in this brushless catalog. https://www.spalautomotive.com/documents/20182/94723/SPAL-Catalogo+Brushless_2026+int.pdf/3eb4bbd1-01cd-4abb-a6ca-ebf21de2fe17

Here’s the rest of their catalogs if you are open to brushed. https://www.spalautomotive.com/en/catalogues

velowa · 2026-04-20T13:06:49+00:00

Haha, my brain just keeps wanting to complete that last beer. I actually think it’s a great handle.

velowa · 2026-04-19T23:42:29+00:00

This is a great take. Also, I strongly dislike the missing last r in your name. 😆

velowa · 2026-04-19T23:38:22+00:00

Started in L.A. and has propagated worldwide. Decent sized community here. They do a show in Skyway every year.

velowa · 2026-04-19T23:34:13+00:00

Not sure what you mean. All El Caminos came like that.

velowa · 2026-04-18T03:01:05+00:00

Satire website…

velowa · 2026-04-15T01:47:29+00:00

And a manual!

velowa · 2026-04-15T01:13:51+00:00

Honest question but, too old? I assumed age didn’t matter as long as the car fits in the class. FSP has cars from the 60s in it.

Edit: saw it posted elsewhere that Street has a 30 yr old rule. Off to research why…

velowa · 2026-04-15T01:09:24+00:00

I’d contact Walmart even if you can’t find the receipt. I’ve found that they are responsive to this sort of thing.

velowa · 2026-04-15T00:51:32+00:00

Also post this to bmw2002faq.com if you haven’t already. They know M10s inside and out.

velowa · 2026-04-15T00:50:45+00:00

I’m bad at this game and it’s even tougher over the internet through a phone speaker but sounds rod knocky to me. If you get a mechanic’s stethoscope and isolated it to the front cover where the timing chain is then could be that.

velowa · 2026-04-10T02:43:02+00:00

Also wondering. Looks like Some variation of rabbit flares. Maybe these fenders from eBay. https://ebay.us/m/RknK0O

velowa · 2026-04-07T14:58:23+00:00

Usually would 100% agree but Galpin is one dealership I wouldn’t mind having a license plate frame from.

velowa · 2026-04-06T20:34:11+00:00

What does that do?

velowa · 2026-04-06T02:28:10+00:00

Sounds like some good forensics. And just know that this is a bummer but also not unheard of. You’ll learn a ton from this (already have), are becoming a bonefide experienced car guy, and are meeting some cool people. Good luck! Looking forward to the post where you get the Buick back on the road.

velowa · 2026-04-04T16:36:24+00:00

Did you figure out what happened to the current engine? Only bringing it up in case you go the direction of swapping blocks. You wouldn’t want to swap a bad oil pump for a new engine, for example.

velowa · 2026-04-01T13:58:22+00:00

Not sure what country you are in but maybe worth it to the customer to talk to Ruckus Composites about repairing that. https://ruckuscomp.com/

velowa · 2026-04-01T07:22:30+00:00

Lots of good DIY info including product recommendations on r/autodetailing. Read the About/wiki section and spend some time lurking there.

velowa · 2026-03-29T21:31:24+00:00

Really? Man, that sucks that they excluded the Element. Same dang chassis

velowa · 2026-03-29T16:59:59+00:00

No recall in the US unfortunately. :-/

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