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Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-17-2020, 10:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,410
Posted By Eric Coffey
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Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-17-2020, 07:43 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 8,031
Posted By Eric Coffey
The latter, obviously...with million-dollar civil...

The latter, obviously...with million-dollar civil suits to follow.
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-16-2020, 05:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 825
Posted By Eric Coffey
^^^ Yep, OEM quality parts make a difference. I...

^^^ Yep, OEM quality parts make a difference. I went well past 100K on my original E46 coil packs, and none of them came apart on removal.
Lots of CHICOM garbage "OE" parts out there (including...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-16-2020, 11:55 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 8,031
Posted By Eric Coffey
Tisk, tisk. WWXD.

Tisk, tisk.

WWXD.
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-15-2020, 02:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,746
Posted By Eric Coffey
That is certainly high enough that you should...

That is certainly high enough that you should realize power and MPG benefits with higher-octane fuel. Of course, it depends on the specific vehicle's ECU mapping/sensors to take advantage of it. Id...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-14-2020, 09:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,746
Posted By Eric Coffey
Higher octane fuels actually have more...

Higher octane fuels actually have more *potential* energy, but they require higher pressures (CR) to extract that energy. So, it really depends on what your CR is, and the limits of your car's...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-14-2020, 06:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,746
Posted By Eric Coffey
Yeah, ethanol should definitely be avoided on...

Yeah, ethanol should definitely be avoided on older cars that don't have the fuel system components designed to handle it.
Ethanol is highly corrosive, hydroscopic, less energy-dense, and provides...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-14-2020, 01:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,746
Posted By Eric Coffey
Higher octane, no ethanol, preferably "top tier"...

Higher octane, no ethanol, preferably "top tier" approved (better/more detergent additives).
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-13-2020, 05:57 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,451
Posted By Eric Coffey
Another scarecrow builder I see... I assume...

Another scarecrow builder I see...

I assume that you can comprehend the law of unintended consequences and "connect the dots" between Covid and increased instances of depression, suicide,...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-13-2020, 05:26 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,451
Posted By Eric Coffey
Such a weak strawman attempt... Maybe try...

Such a weak strawman attempt...

Maybe try reading the thread this time, and try again.

Or, just remain in the group of low-info types that relies on (and never reads past) the...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-13-2020, 03:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,451
Posted By Eric Coffey
It's even "scarier" when you don't need any...

It's even "scarier" when you don't need any factual evidence for those declarations, let alone lab-confirmed results to list CV as COD on a death cert. Good info is good; bad info and...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-13-2020, 03:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,451
Posted By Eric Coffey
Sorry, but NO "stories" out there ever said...

Sorry, but NO "stories" out there ever said "COVID got him".

Sorry to burst your time-warp bubble, but...

My first reply was 3.5 hours after you posted the thread.
Not only were all of...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-12-2020, 07:33 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,451
Posted By Eric Coffey
What's annoying is the incessant Covid...

What's annoying is the incessant Covid fear-mongering.

You just couldn't wait to post "Covid got him" could you? Facts be damned!
You literally have no idea what you are talking about. Even a...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-11-2020, 02:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,717
Posted By Eric Coffey
Their header tag-line of "Where facts don't...

Their header tag-line of "Where facts don't matter" should clue most folks in that it's satire.
Reading any of the content should clue-in the rest. ;)
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-11-2020, 02:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,717
Posted By Eric Coffey
In the US, we call it "satire". ;)

In the US, we call it "satire". ;)
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-11-2020, 02:03 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,451
Posted By Eric Coffey
Blood work come back already? Or is that...

Blood work come back already?

Or is that just the default COD now?
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-10-2020, 11:50 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,427
Posted By Eric Coffey
A lot less, but still orders of magnitude more...

A lot less, but still orders of magnitude more than NG or Nuke.

The "power density" for solar is much higher than wind. Wind turbines are more efficient, but take up a lot more space.
So, with...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-10-2020, 04:32 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,301
Posted By Eric Coffey
Yeah, Musk has Dr. Evil-level money. Second only...

Yeah, Musk has Dr. Evil-level money. Second only to Bezos (and on track to eclipse him soon I believe).
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-09-2020, 06:31 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,427
Posted By Eric Coffey
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Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-09-2020, 04:47 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,427
Posted By Eric Coffey
Yep. And they are ridiculously noisy. That's...

Yep. And they are ridiculously noisy. That's why siting wind farms is so difficult (noise pollution and blight are primary concerns, in addition to the "windiness" of the location). And as Matt...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-09-2020, 11:39 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,427
Posted By Eric Coffey
Why? Is NG now a "renewable" and not a fossil...

Why? Is NG now a "renewable" and not a fossil fuel?
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-09-2020, 11:37 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,427
Posted By Eric Coffey
And that is electricity generation. If you look...

And that is electricity generation. If you look actual end-use consumption (after all losses factored), then renewables are closer to HALF that number.
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-07-2020, 12:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 882
Posted By Eric Coffey
Probably under $100 if you shop around and/or...

Probably under $100 if you shop around and/or have a biz account/Costco membership/AARP/etc.

But yeah, I'd certainly take you up on your (generous) offer, should the timing work out.
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-06-2020, 07:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 882
Posted By Eric Coffey
Portland to Redding isn't that bad/far of a...

Portland to Redding isn't that bad/far of a drive. Maybe do a one-way rental car down, and drive the new ride back up. I've done that a couple times in the past with no issues. YMMV.
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 12-06-2020, 01:26 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 4,166
Posted By Eric Coffey
The ability to market them as "space...

The ability to market them as "space balls"...duh. :p
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