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Forum: Off-Topic Tech 03-18-2019, 11:07 PM
Replies: 509
Views: 32,217
Posted By Taylor95
Very true. I've had my car for almost 9 years now...

Very true. I've had my car for almost 9 years now and in not thinking about getting a newer one. A lot of people I know are the same. In this aspect EVs have a big hurdle to overcome. By the time...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 03-17-2019, 10:22 PM
Replies: 509
Views: 32,217
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
In the end the rear-engined RWD layout provided...

In the end the rear-engined RWD layout provided some reasonable off-road ability, at a considerably lower cost than 4WD would. When it comes to ICE vs. EV, the same way a Diesel engine small enough...
Forum: Alternative Transportation 03-17-2019, 11:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,436
Posted By RedDevil
It would still have to be resistant to sulfuric...

It would still have to be resistant to sulfuric acids, and Venerial storms?

Mars and the Moon's surfaces are unfit for habitation due to the radiation and either radical chemicals (Mars) or...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 03-17-2019, 12:43 AM
Replies: 509
Views: 32,217
Posted By freebeard
https://i.imgur.com/gZ2CI.jpg ...

https://i.imgur.com/gZ2CI.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/1VbJz.png

These are in my Imgur album, but I forget the provenance. A 1930s Plymouth/Chrylser (Pentastar) concept that almost made production....
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 03-16-2019, 06:45 PM
Replies: 509
Views: 32,217
Posted By Taylor95
Most of those things don't make a difference to...

Most of those things don't make a difference to the average consumer. And people generally don't buy vehicles that run off of CNG unless they know a few things about the car. Imagine having several...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 02-05-2019, 01:26 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,822
Posted By Hersbird
Hate to admit it, but we have a Chrysler Town and...

Hate to admit it, but we have a Chrysler Town and Country and a Yukon XL (a Suburban) now and we plan on taking the SUV on our Oregon vacation this spring. 6 people for 8-9 days will fit in the...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 02-05-2019, 12:12 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,822
Posted By freebeard
Which button/[switch] would you flick/[press]? ...

Which button/[switch] would you flick/[press]?

I had a van that I could back up uphill on wet fallen leaves. It had four-wheel independent suspension. Care to guess?






1961 VW.
Forum: The Lounge 02-04-2019, 08:15 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,134
Posted By redpoint5
My advice is to drive with tires and vehicle...

My advice is to drive with tires and vehicle appropriate for the conditions at a speed appropriate for the conditions. The accident can't be blamed on the snow.

My sister once rolled the family...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 02-03-2019, 08:19 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,822
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
One of the reasons I became more favorable to...

One of the reasons I became more favorable to vans over SUVs was their increased capability either to haul more passengers, cargo, or a satisfactory amount of both. The problem here in Brazil is that...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 02-03-2019, 09:03 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,822
Posted By slowmover
The choices today between van & SUV are...

The choices today between van & SUV are impressive. As a topic title it slides right into what I consider as most important: The Family Vehicle.

Baseline decision on a family car, in my...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 02-02-2019, 10:22 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,822
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
That's a valid point. Well, at least most vans...

That's a valid point. Well, at least most vans are still roomier than a regular car or compact SUV within the same footprint (or even a slightly bigger one), which enables them to be fitted with a...
Forum: DIY / How-to 02-02-2019, 08:12 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,125
Posted By teoman
So maybe beneficial for pulse and gliders.

So maybe beneficial for pulse and gliders.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 02-02-2019, 03:49 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,822
Posted By teoman
Cars have grown a bit yes, but people have also...

Cars have grown a bit yes, but people have also grown very significantly.

They do not fit in to the back seats anymore. Some of them can barely get in to the drivers
Seat


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Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 02-01-2019, 07:05 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,822
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
I have already seen some station-wagons with...

I have already seen some station-wagons with extra seating on the trunk, and it was also not unusual to haul kids without a seat. Fold the back seat and there is a playground :D




It happened...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-31-2019, 03:59 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,822
Posted By redpoint5
The hotel my company prefers I stay in LV gives...

The hotel my company prefers I stay in LV gives them rooms for about half the normal rate. I'm able to book personal stays at the company rate too. The Staybridge on Dean Martin for $110/night is a...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-30-2019, 09:04 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,822
Posted By JSH
Sounds like they don't want your business. You...

Sounds like they don't want your business. You can usually get a discount by paying the premium in one payment instead of monthly.



Ah, you live out in the country. That explains a bit.
...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-30-2019, 03:51 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,822
Posted By JSH
Every insurance company I've had a policy with...

Every insurance company I've had a policy with extended the same coverage you have on your personal car to any vehicle you rent. I would call your company to check. There is no reason to purchase...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-29-2019, 06:12 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,822
Posted By freebeard
My favorite thing about the Previa is the loft...

My favorite thing about the Previa is the loft line. That is the line that follows the top from the front bumper to the rear. It's a completely convex curve — compare anything that has an angle at...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-29-2019, 11:55 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,822
Posted By Fat Charlie
Huh. The Mazda 5 always struck me as a mid sized...

Huh. The Mazda 5 always struck me as a mid sized car with third row seating, not a minivan.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-29-2019, 11:52 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,822
Posted By freebeard
The ultimate Previa would be an AWD supercharged...

The ultimate Previa would be an AWD supercharged five-speed unit with the Hot/Cool box and the Canadian dashboard with a tachometer.

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Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-29-2019, 12:53 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,822
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yy6FODAE2iE/XE_M68KRR7I...

https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yy6FODAE2iE/XE_M68KRR7I/AAAAAAAAPrU/ZyiYPE6t3moI1yyi6s-NgGwAXJbEKo6PwCLcBGAs/s1600/20190128_170857.jpg...
Forum: The Lounge 01-27-2019, 03:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,970
Posted By jamesqf
I'd even rather have a dedicated music player. ...

I'd even rather have a dedicated music player. And while I can readily imagine that trying to read documents on a phone-sized screen would be a pain, a 10" or larger tablet works well for that -...
Forum: The Lounge 01-27-2019, 02:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,970
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
I became more familiar with Linux because of...

I became more familiar with Linux because of smartphones with the Android OS. Sure it's not perfect, but it seems as easy to use as earlier versions of Windows.




Some people claim that a...
Forum: The Lounge 01-27-2019, 09:45 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,134
Posted By RedDevil
Another problem with 4WD and higher ground...

Another problem with 4WD and higher ground clearance is the cost of tires. Buying two sets of tires (summer and winter) is too much for some, even though in the end they'd last just as long as two...
Forum: The Lounge 01-26-2019, 10:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,970
Posted By Vman455
Yeah, but outdated doesn't mean unusable. I'm...

Yeah, but outdated doesn't mean unusable. I'm still rocking a Galaxy S5, going on 4 1/2 years now. It came with Android Kit Kat, and updated twice to Marshmallow. That OS is now unsupported, but I...
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