When the ICar comes out I?ll buy one for seamlessly integrating with my phone.
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When the ICar comes out I?ll buy one for seamlessly integrating with my phone.
@cstone. Fellow Yaris owner here. 2007 auto 130k and now my son is driving it to school until we figure out a car. Fantastic car from a maintanace point of view. Quick enough too. Only 2 complaints: interior noise, and the soft steel rims thst the base comes with. Swapped to some light alloy wheels when I needed new tires and it feels smoother and faster.
I think the Yaris is highly underated due to the "Echo" past and the low price point. If course the interior noise might have something to do with it too...
I don't think it will be that long. I think over half of the passenger vehicles on the road will be EV by 2025. The rate of adoption is going to get steeper as we progress and as people discover how simple they are for all the reasons you mentioned using a mechanic for stuff you know how to do. I used to love wrenching on cars and now I can't tell you how excited I am to not have to deal with maintenance now. Some will say you have to own an EV for a while to recoup the investment but you have to quantify your saved time and headache.Quote:
Originally Posted by cstone
That's kind of the way EVs are in a way. They don't have anywhere near the number of moving parts or even parts in general and most all can be replaced by a mobile technician out in the field. I know with the Tesla they have the technology to drop out an entire battery pack and replace it with a new and fully charged on in like 5min time. They were testing it in CA as an alternative to those not waiting to wait the half hour it would take to charge up at a Supercharger.Quote:
Originally Posted by cstone
We're already past a lot of the capacity and charging issues. This year Tesla is doubling their network of Superchargers. They also doubled it over the last two years so now they're going to quadruple production in a single year. They also announced a significant speed increase in how quickly they charge and most are guestimating that 2x the current speed would be pretty benign to the batteries. That's the one of the limitations that engineers are working to get over because all of these cars coming out are claiming some astronomical charge rates but the question then become long-term battery degradation. For me, I'm fine with 80% in 10min or so (this will likely be the rate any week now) if it also means the batteries are going 500,000 before a noticeable amount of battery degradation occurs.
Speaking to your point of standardization, Tesla has secured hundreds of patents and they have opened most all of them up to anyone who wants to use them. They have also claimed that any manufacturer is free to use their Supercharger network but for some reason NONE of the competition is willing to use any of them. They're content to crank out problematic vehicles that will cause headaches for customers and engineer their own proprietary charge system so they can milk the same customer long-term who wishes to use their charging network.Quote:
Originally Posted by foxtrot
So, how often do you guys clean the inside of your windshield?
I was driving in the dark in the rain in rush hour traffic yesterday. Visibility that was already impeded by these conditions was made worse by the haze on the inside of my windshield.
Pretty sure I just cleaned that sucker like five or six years ago.
LOL I have toe prints in the inside of my windshield on the passenger side from a road trip last spring. Wife had her shoes off and up on the dash. I think, "I really gotta clean this windshield" every time I notice them.Quote:
Originally Posted by ray1970
Vehicles are PIA.
Ha. Reminds me of a story an older gentlemen told me. When he was a teenager back in the 50's or 60's he had borrowed his dad's car to go on a date. Apparently he got lucky on the date. The next day his dad questioned him about the foot prints on the inside of the windshield on the passenger side. Needless to say he had a difficult time explaining what had taken place in the front seat of dad's Buick.Quote:
Originally Posted by GilpinGuy
That would have been some funny shit to explain to the FD if the passenger air bag deployed.Quote:
Originally Posted by GilpinGuy
I told my wife that for years and she thought I was being crazy or controlling. Then there was an accident where a girl was messed up badly for life because she had he feet on the dash when an accident happened and my wife no longer puts her feet on the dash. Crazy how I tell her these things for years and she doesn't believe it until she sees it for herself. I'm just thankful it wasn't her it happened to because that would suck.Quote:
Originally Posted by SideShow Bob
Until the price point for a hybrid goes under $15K fully loaded, with room for more than 2 skinny, short, adults, 2+ dogs and grocery's, not happening.
Looks like I'll be getting $3g's from Fiat/Chrysler for the diesel emissions cheating on our 2015 Jeep. Extended warranty to boot.
Considering buying a used nissan Leaf, friend has one and they love it for what it is. Commuter car. I have room in the new shop and power to plug in.
Since building my new shop/garage, I've saved myself a few garage payments by not paying a stealership to do the work.
Power steering pump
Heater control cables
Hydraulic clutch master/slave
many oil changes. (expensive from dealer = $200) ouch.
Wiring cleanup on old truck, new stereo install
Doing some more wiring stuff on truck and jeep this weekend
We need a Garage/Shop thread! (or reloading room as I do that in there now too)
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Great looking building.Quote:
Originally Posted by gnihcraes
I vote for a Garage/Shop Thread!
Great Kazoo is building one in AZ and others have built some.
It would be great to have a dedicated space to daydream!
Um...courtesy link to the new thread...Quote:
Originally Posted by ChickNorris
https://www.ar-15.co/threads/172253-...ge-Shop-Thread
Back to Vehicles!
When I quickly read that the first time I thought it said "cursing shed". I was thinking, "That sounds like my garage."Quote:
Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo
Yes, I've had that exact conversation.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jer
I went to a dealership today to pickup my mothers vehicle after airbag recall. I had good 5 min looking at the AMG GT 63S at the center of hallway, while my kid was at the restroom.
After that, I realize how poor I was. :(
Thread WIN. lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by ray1970
Just be happy that had you bought an AMG GT 63S, you'd be poor from the insane depreciation and long-term ownership costs. I'd recommend to anyone that wants a German/Austrian import, lease it.Quote:
Originally Posted by MrPrena
My new 2019 Ram 1500 is a 'mild hybrid'. "Green Truck of the Year". Yeah, it's a Hemi. [ROFL1]
Check out the 48v hybridization in the auto industry.
Jalopnik: Everything You Need To Know About The Upcoming 48-Volt Electrical Revolution In Cars
A few friends and I are joining a race in September. 250-300 miles, primarily offroad, in a $500 vehicle. Should be fun.
Sounds like a blast...kind of a twist on the Lemons seriesQuote:
Originally Posted by 00tec
I didn't read the entire thing, but the concept looks similar to MGU-K in fia.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gman
Got a link?Quote:
Originally Posted by 00tec
I'm trying to source some used doors to replace both driver side doors on my van, but haven't had much luck. I stopped at body shop and they directed me to check out LKQparts.com, but I could only find one door and it was the wrong color. What are my chances of sourcing a same color door and just having it shipped so I could put it on myself? I've never really looked for autobody parts before.
Post the make, model, color etc. here & see what happens.
2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Mainstreet, black. Looking for driver front, driver sliding, and even the rear gate if I can get it.
I can check down here. There seems to be a plethora of "rebuilt titled" mopar vans down here. The junkies always have van parts, color match?Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
AS for having them shipped. Probably cheaper to fly down, then check them in to luggage, for the flight back..
Yeah, if I can find them close enough, I'd could probably just drive to get them.
Electric cars: Security flaws could let attackers control charging stations
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Electric car drivers could find themselves unable to charge their vehicles, if attackers exploit recently discovered flaws in Schneider Electric's EVlink Parking charging stations, found in offices, hotels, and supermarkets across several countries.
Security experts Vladimir Kononovich and Vyacheslav Moskvin at Positive Technologies are now offering details of the three vulnerabilities they found that led to the energy-management company issuing a security notification on December 20.
Schneider Electric is urging its customers to install new firmware on the charging stations, if the current one is version 3.2.0-12_v1 or earlier. It also said users could "set up a firewall to block remote/external access except by authorized users" to reduce the risk of an attack.
Of the three vulnerabilities, one is critical, one high risk, and the third is rated medium.
Yep, Like F1 KERS/ERS. Magneti Marelli is the maker of the Motor Generator Unit (MGU) for the 2019 Ram 1500 5.7l Hemi eTorque trucks. The truck has a stop/start system you're not itching to turn off.Quote:
Originally Posted by MrPrena
Continental is the maker of the MGU on the V6 Pentastar trucks.
Formula 1 Energy Recovery System Explained
https://www.rockymountainrambler500.comQuote:
Originally Posted by Irving
Awesome!
My problem is that I have too many vehicles to list (some of which I need to fix and sell), and a very long repair list that slowly gets done. My daily driver is a '06 Liberty CRD that gets 20-25K miles per Year; I love this vehicle and the only new vehicle I would consider is the Colorado/Canyon 2.8 Duramax with the off-road package. I have 262,000 on my Liberty and just put a remanufactured transmission in it a couple weeks ago. I'm hoping it gets me to retirement in seven years. My flatbed dually has 193,000 on it, but I just use it to haul stuff. I'll be building my vehicles from older ones after I retire.
That looks fun. I got to check the time and if I can find a crew.Quote:
Originally Posted by 00tec
So general question. What milage are you seeing from your cars and what maintnance did u do to get there?
Last 3 cars have been oil, tires and alignment to get to 100k+. Occassional brakes too, except on the Sienna.
My company trucks get run to 250,00+ pretty much with just basic maintenance. I?m at 262,000 on my current one. Change the oil religiously every 10,000 to 15,000 miles. Beyond that it?s just tires, brakes, belts, and the usual stuff as needed along the way.
Does anyone else remember when exhaust systems used to rot out somewhere between 40 and 80k? Maybe it is because I am in Colorado, but back east, I remember mufflers dragging on cars almost everyday. Ray is right. Most vehicles today will go 250,000k with basic maintenance, unless someone hits or steals them.
I think the rotted exhaust became less of a thing when most manufacturers switched to using stainless for the exhaust.
When I was younger I worked at Midas. Stayed way busy. Some little old ladies would only get two years on a muffler. They were the people that loved the lifetime warranty. I haven't needed to replace a rotten muffler in 15 plus years.Quote:
Originally Posted by cstone
1. I raised my Elantra on a ramp to do oil change, and it was still very clear. I try to do every 8k, because filter said it lasts upto 10k. I know oil lasts about 12k.
I am going to drive 1 more month and change the oil on that one.
2. I need to replace vacuum pump* and centrifuge (oil separator) on my mother's vehicle. It is leaking oil a little. Easy work. It now has about 139k and we only did basic maintenance on it.
(we are debating about changing the entire vacuum pump or just do o-ring replacement)
3. Still shopping around the Throttle actuator (bank 1) to see who is cheapest.