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Forum: EcoModding Central 05-04-2023, 01:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 709
Posted By wdb
$10K invested in TSLA in 2010 would be worth...

$10K invested in TSLA in 2010 would be worth $1,384,568.97 today. But the DeLorean would have beat General Motors ($12,515.27) and Ford ($14,265.32).
Forum: The Lounge 02-28-2023, 05:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,987
Posted By wdb
Oh, how I wish my taxes took two hours. Although...

Oh, how I wish my taxes took two hours. Although honestly (again) this is a thing where I want to be absolutely certain I pay only what I must; if those people want to confront me with a...
Forum: The Lounge 02-28-2023, 12:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,987
Posted By wdb
Interesting topic. I've read about it before but...

Interesting topic. I've read about it before but never actually done it. Truth -- I'd rather just use the card I have and be done with it. Keeping track of which card has what amount on it sounds...
Forum: The Lounge 02-24-2023, 09:48 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 5,814
Posted By wdb
The early bluetooth spec had very low audio...

The early bluetooth spec had very low audio quality. It was only good for phone calls. I have several mid-aught cars that have BT only for phone calls.

I use auxiliary in ports on those cars + a...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-01-2023, 04:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,024
Posted By wdb
https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/smithology/s...

https://www.hagerty.com/media/opinion/smithology/smithology-15-simple-rules-for-dating-my-1930s-french-propeller-car/

In which an entertaining automotive writer and an entertaining operator of a...
Forum: The Lounge 01-23-2023, 04:46 PM
Replies: 1,466
Views: 100,519
Posted By wdb
Last time I applied for a mortgage (admittedly a...

Last time I applied for a mortgage (admittedly a long time ago) it was gross income.
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 01-20-2023, 12:48 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,377
Posted By wdb
I got the PM as well, apparently because I asked...

I got the PM as well, apparently because I asked nicely. This is an accurate summary.

https://media1.giphy.com/media/j0kQJxo5mzGYb4EvWK/giphy.gif
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 12-28-2022, 05:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 807
Posted By wdb
Whilst you all whinge about government...

Whilst you all whinge about government ineffectiveness, those entities continue to produce gigantic ca$h incentive$ and tax break$ for those doing the actual work. Like DARPA, working in ways we may...
Forum: The Lounge 12-28-2022, 04:50 PM
Replies: 1,466
Views: 100,519
Posted By wdb
I had hoped to generate (ha) the opposing force...

I had hoped to generate (ha) the opposing force to that, namely getting a generator and having it never come on. Sadly that did not happen; since it's been in service, about 7 weeks, we have used it...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-28-2022, 04:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,628
Posted By wdb
I'm not going to claim to be immersing myself in...

I'm not going to claim to be immersing myself in this topic but I can tell you from my own experience that a cyclist drafting behind me increased my range. I also didn't read every post but any...
Forum: DIY / How-to 12-15-2022, 04:46 PM
Replies: 772
Views: 256,045
Posted By wdb
Subbing, late but at least not never....

Subbing, late but at least not never. @NeilBlanchard where are you.
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-18-2022, 09:33 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,464
Posted By wdb
Chevy Volt owners love to talk about the number...

Chevy Volt owners love to talk about the number of months they go between fillups. Again that may not qualify for whatever it is OP is after.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 06-19-2022, 05:10 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,013
Posted By wdb
Or they'll abhor them and wonder what those crazy...

Or they'll abhor them and wonder what those crazy old people see in them. There are a fair number of people my grandchildrens' age (and bit older) who would love nothing more than to be able to...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 06-18-2022, 11:20 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,013
Posted By wdb
Another take on ethanol with some interesting...

Another take on ethanol with some interesting twists, especially coming from where it does -- Hagerty is an enthusiast auto insurer.
...
Forum: Alternative Transportation 06-15-2022, 04:28 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,361
Posted By wdb
https://i0.wp.com/www.australiangeographic.com.au/...

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Forum: The Lounge 03-24-2022, 10:21 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,551
Posted By wdb
In my ever so humble opinion* prices will not be...

In my ever so humble opinion* prices will not be coming down for a year, maybe two years. And "coming down" might actually look more like "not going up". New car inventory will have to increase...
Forum: The Lounge 03-09-2022, 02:30 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,240
Posted By wdb
Theft ≠ corruption.[/QUOTE]Right. The corruption...

Theft ≠ corruption.[/QUOTE]Right. The corruption happens when they spend it.

I sort of feel bad for folks with pickup trucks that have very large capacity tanks. Sort of. I know a few of them are...
Forum: For Sale 02-26-2022, 09:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,918
Posted By wdb
Dang. I take responsibility. Whenever I start to...

Dang. I take responsibility. Whenever I start to follow something, bad things happen. At least to cars. Hope the job is everything you want it to be! I’d love to have that kind o excuse to go to NZ.
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 02-23-2022, 09:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,924
Posted By wdb
Is it just me or is that a unicorn over there.

Is it just me or is that a unicorn over there.
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-14-2022, 04:00 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 28,091
Posted By wdb
Wow, how did I miss this thread. (I know how,...

Wow, how did I miss this thread. (I know how, won't bore you though.) Great stuff!

Here is the solution to your seating issue -- Fiat Jolly seats. They're wicker.
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-08-2022, 09:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 772
Posted By wdb
Ecomodded Metro on Facebook

Well, modded anyway.

https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/335975825071163
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Forum: EcoModding Central 09-30-2021, 12:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 820
Posted By wdb
Geo Metro as a collectible?

Does the Geo Metro have a future as a rising star on the collector car market? Hemmings Motor News makes a case.
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-17-2021, 04:45 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,151
Posted By wdb
I just read about the new EQS elsewhere and had...

I just read about the new EQS elsewhere and had to come over here to see the hubbub. I was certain the Cd number would generate some, errr, turbulence!

Mercedes Benz is a singular automaker. The S...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-21-2020, 06:19 PM
Replies: 432
Views: 81,503
Posted By wdb
Sounds like the oil control rings are shot. That...

Sounds like the oil control rings are shot. That would show up more during deceleration, when the compression rings aren't doing their thing.
Forum: Saving@Home 06-24-2020, 09:59 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,433
Posted By wdb
I just set a circular saw to a depth that cut...

I just set a circular saw to a depth that cut through shingles and plywood, then ran it across the roof on both sides just below the peak. Nailed the ridge vent over the opening. Cracked a brew.
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