Erich

They got the first two covered already. The 3rd is more of a work in progress.

That plays a bit tinfoil hat. I’d think if it’s a question, look at a warranty schedule showing time and mileage cost grids. As the future. I wish we could choose the good parts. Leave out the parts board members all add. The Cox survey references a 25% survey sample who said they were ok with this revenue model: GM is hoping to increase profits by offering a wide variety of in-vehicle features through a subscription model – a strategy that will be enabled by its new connected Vehicle Intelligence Platform and Ultifi end-to-end software platform. The automaker’s own internal research goes against Cox Automotive’s, with the automaker saying its customers are eager to bundle vehicle features together in monthly subscription models. GM’s own survey on customer reactions to subscription services included thousands of participants – more than Cox’s rather low sample size. “Our research indicates that with the right mix of compelling offerings, customers are willing to spend $135 per month on average for products and services,” Alan Wexler, GM’s senior VP of innovation and growth, told TechCrunch in an interview last year. https://gmauthority.com/blog/2022/04/just-25-percent-of-car-buyers-willing-to-pay-for-subscription-services/amp/

That top item and cost, is far too true. The second piece, the one most will refuse to recognize, is there is a large degree of designed obsolescence at work. Not the batteries as such , more the overall operating system. There is no corporate imperative to design and build to last, the profitability lacks in that model. The fact that American manufactures will not offer a factory extended warranty past 8 years tells you exactly how long they think you’ll make it, or when they will start to discontinue parts to squeek by the 10 year federal requirement. As someone that just bought a new vehicle, I struggled this time, haven’t really had that in the past. The frightening thing with cost is the increasing rate of change over a relatively short time, with an inflection point starting between the 2014-2015 MY. When you look at industry news around focus group studies specific to cost, features, and subscription services it will make you really fear what’s to come along with all the improvements and positives in new tech.

I think you didn’t catch I was kidding. But for what it’s worth, some mid engines do have trunks. Smallish, but hey. I had to give up the 36 gallon tank option for my hybrid that the ICE only truck has. The batteries have to go somewhere. They are not immune. But yes, should be better with better battery tech.

Conservation of energy. Using a powered positive drive item to drive a generator takes power that is other wise used to drive the vehicle forward. It’s the opposite of what’s going on in regenerative braking. Think of it as opening your fridge to cool the room. No free lunch that isn’t naturally occurring. The wind turbine concept has scaling problems. External turbines of any size to matter would induce aerodynamic drag and weight that would take extra power to overcome, same deal. Anything in a duct that isn’t ‘external’ would be too small to matter and impede flow taking away from that systems purpose.

except for those pesky rear and mid engine engine cars

They did a similar thing for the Berettas. Using a loop I could see their was a covered hole vs it being a blind hole. They counterbored for final diameter. So i used the pilot hole with my mill to drill / punch them out. All of them broke. To the horror of the safety patrol!! I’m kidding, but it wasn’t quite the joker’s origin story of falling into a vat of toxic waste that it’s occasionally made out to be.

They were good to go for me. Vials were tight for my application. They break easily so don’t force them if they don’t go right in

An alternative if it makes sense for you https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-5-7-rock-complete-rmr-optics-ready-pistol.html?avad=211021_e29da9465

That may have been tongue in cheek, but it turns out its really a thing! Good case of demographics matter. I've been spending some time on the truck forums where the Lightening is a favorite target for those opposed. To hear Lightening buyers responses, you get some good insights about their specific situations. A significant number of EV buyers do have solar and or added more solar. In many areas new homes for the last several years come with solar and surplus is sold back to the grid at times. Those are the demos that you will see more adoption of EV, in some cases multiple EVs in a household. While the solar addition to a home is not free, if its part of lifestyle choices amortized over several years and vehicles, there are places it can make sense if you are so inclined. The 22 F150 hybrid powerboost I ordered (as '21) finally came last month. When I picked it up, they wouldn't let me leave until I drove their demo Lightening. I have zero interesting in a full EV, not out here especially. They were insistent it was really fast. 30 years on sportbikes, looking at a big heavy truck, thinking not so much. Gotta tell ya, it surprised me. Its was stupid quick. Had a ball taking it for a spin, laughing to myself a couple times. I did not know its specs but afterward I found it has 775 ft-lbs of torque, so it made much more sense. While I wouldn't want one, I appreciate they can offer it and things like this will only improve the breed going forward. I am more opposed to some monitoring features they are building in. And the advent of subscription based features and services as they look for recurring revenue streams beyond initial sale. Have the take the good with the bad if you like new toys.

Saw this too late, but if it helps someone else. I’ve got them from Mixglo a few years ago. I had a couple govt 96G slides with dead fixed night sights. Originally beretta sent slides off to trijicon to get lamped. When I called Trijicon to replace them, they would not, they only provide that service for conventional removable sights and their products. However would lamp them if the old vials were already removed…. somehow. Bizarre as that sounds.

I got mine ahead of getting TSA Global Entry. In and out under 10 minutes with an $8 duplicate fee. Main rationale was to take away as many reasons for any .gov personnel to impede or harass down the road. I think of it like like a can of insect repellent for .gov staff. May not work on the big nasty ones that are determined to have at you, but generally can make passage thru high pest areas more pleasant.

Appreciate the feedback. The store in Murietta is only an hour and a half away. I'd been looking at the differences and the V2 sounds like a great starter, too bad that coupon is for the older version. Its funny how its easy to start seeing the difference and being convinced to spin that $100 to $200 buy in up to a $500. The S1 seemed like a great lower cost starter but the reviews on the autoleveling were not great and most were doing it manually. Thanks, I'll keep my eye out for a V2 on sale.

If you dont want to grease, VCI emitters are a good option. I use two emitters and a series of 10 Eva-dry rechargeable desiccant thingamajigs that get recharged every month. Keeps thing from 18% to 26% depending on season

Thanks for sharing. I started looking at them after viewing the Ender, man you can get lost quick! Commenting in the middle that can do other materials seems like a good idea, but so many. Can you use other materials with the Ender if you switch to a metal extruder? (one review mentioned the plastic one cracked)

Folks have already put forth their subjective opinion. The line is in the rear view

The subsequent state’s mind set was primarily influenced by seeing the adopters tax revenue income. Cold hard cash has a way of making positions a bit more fluid.

Fixed it for the Ruger fans who may be adversely affected going forward. While I can’t undo the keester pain and suffering inflicted on those who where affected by the heinous misappropriation of the much loved moniker by these com bloc miscreants, I hope y’all can get over it soon.

A non-sporter version in the AK platform hucking 308 pills thru a 20” barrel. Had one from the 2013 release, good rifle. Couple nice improvements in the new release. Hopefully still able to use modified M14 mags. Shipping to distributors now. Not available at retailers yet.

I know this sentiment. It sounds great after you move it, but trust me , keep it all!!! I moved two palettes of ammo from CA out here in 2018, after already moving it between 2 houses in CA the prior year. We rented on arrival, starting looking to buy. Early 2019 I wanted to avoid moving 5000lbs of ammo and ending up selling 70% of it by early summer. There was a multi year Ammo glut after all, no problem replacing after we bought a house. 6 months later… Pandemic. Im running thru the hold me over allotment for certain calibers. It wasn’t supposed to be 3 years. I started to have to ration ammo for the first time!! Never again. You simply can’t predict insanity. BTW, turns out an F150’s capacity is greatly understated. it absolutely can carry 2.5 tons in the bed. At least 11 miles. The only challenge is seeing the roads over the hood. You end up having to use car roofs as reference points.

I was wondering which ATF office they posted this out of. Loving the new newb tag!

Fortunately not always hard. CA isn’t a shall issue state, but each county’s sheriff gets to determine departmental administration of ‘good cause’. A large number of sheriffs are pro 2A and ‘to protect myself’ is acceptable cause. Pretty much the state of Jefferson thing. Some Lib county sheriffs may have want to, but would be political suicide. Would be great if the state ends up having to pay big dollars and the AG being canned. Erik’s idea of this being intentional is believable. CA has wanted to make this info public for some time. They achieved their first milestone last year passing limited release of data. The standard long term plan to chip away until they win. It’s likely that nay allow them to absolve the AG and say, whoops, it wasn’t supposed to be public but LEO restricted. Maybe can a clerk in IT. With SCOTUS taking the NY case, wonder if the en banc appeal win on magazines will get appealed to the SC. The danger in that is if they lost it may embolden the dems to try to get that passed since it was cut out of the recent hobbling of 2A

What kind of setup does it take to produce these kinds of results? Is it kind of a rabbit hole? Pretty cool gents.

Welcome Abe. Lots to love, enjoy the new freedoms.