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icantthink4155 07-04-2011 02:11 PM

Why do solar walkway lights cost so much? They are cheap plastic and an LED, they cant cost more then 10 cents to make. I refuse to pay $2.

Joe Perez 07-04-2011 02:27 PM

Speaking from personal experience, they're not worth a shit, anyway.

The amount of energy gathered by a cheap PV cell measuring about 2 square inches is not sufficient to generate much in the way of illumination for any length of time. My grandmother had a number of these around the garden and front walkway of her house, and while you could tell that they were on, they didn't contribute much in the way of illuminating the area around them.

I've seen pricey ones that sell in the neighborhood of $50 each, and who knows- maybe those actually do something useful. But definitely not the units in the price range you're talking about.

sixshooter 07-04-2011 03:01 PM


Originally Posted by Doppelgänger (Post 744730)
Dammit, I replaced my fuel filter and it still feels "flat" up top. My lappy toppy was dead so I didn't get to log, but I'll do that later today. I guess the next step would be a fuel pump....then have the injectors cleaned. Dammit, I don't want to be chasing this shit for months...or I may be liable to sell the damn thing.

Does your fuel pressure gauge show pressure tailing off as it goes lean?

icantthink4155 07-04-2011 05:08 PM


Originally Posted by Joe Perez (Post 744763)
Speaking from personal experience, they're not worth a shit, anyway.

The amount of energy gathered by a cheap PV cell measuring about 2 square inches is not sufficient to generate much in the way of illumination for any length of time. My grandmother had a number of these around the garden and front walkway of her house, and while you could tell that they were on, they didn't contribute much in the way of illuminating the area around them.

I've seen pricey ones that sell in the neighborhood of $50 each, and who knows- maybe those actually do something useful. But definitely not the units in the price range you're talking about.

I only want them to show off to my new neighbors anyways, I dont care about light output.

Doppelgänger 07-04-2011 07:23 PM

I had no fuel pressure gauge nor access to one....how the hell would I monitor that in the car anyway?

Joe Perez 07-04-2011 08:26 PM


Originally Posted by Doppelgänger (Post 744834)
I had no fuel pressure gauge nor access to one....how the hell would I monitor that in the car anyway?

By attaching a length of hose between it and the fuel rail, using duct-tape to affix it to the outside of the windshield, and then pointing the ole' Mark-I eyeball at it.

http://www.boingboing.net/200811120918.jpg

scottyd 07-04-2011 09:18 PM


Originally Posted by NA6C-Guy (Post 744736)
I've been for a ride in one, not driven.

Go drive one. With a six speed. Report back.

NA6C-Guy 07-04-2011 10:07 PM


Originally Posted by scottyd (Post 744859)
Go drive one. With a six speed. Report back.

That's a loser right there, I'd prefer a car with an auto trans. Something I can relax in and sip my morning coffee while reading the news paper and clipping my toenails.

Doppelgänger 07-05-2011 12:41 AM


Originally Posted by Joe Perez (Post 744849)
By attaching a length of hose between it and the fuel rail, using duct-tape to affix it to the outside of the windshield, and then pointing the ole' Mark-I eyeball at it.

Then it becomes a matter of me finding someone with the right equipment I can borrow since it's likely that I won't spend the money on such a setup. I might make a few calls tomorrow to see if I can borrow something that would work.

NA6C-Guy 07-05-2011 12:43 AM

Anyone here own an Acura TL or RL? Do you like?

pusha 07-05-2011 12:50 AM

my freiand have one he say he like it early years only two options auto or manual and navi or no navi is a good car but is fwd and only people who like disx get those casr (FAYFLORA)

miatauser884 07-05-2011 12:56 AM


Originally Posted by NA6C-Guy (Post 744930)
Anyone here own an Acura TL or RL? Do you like?

You looking for all out comfort or a performance oriented sedan? I just went completely opposite of the miata and got an avalon. Drives like a boat and quiet. I love it.

If boat like comfort is your cup of tea, then the avalon or an ls430. I looked at 2006 avalons and 2004 ls430s. I like the limited avalon because the smart key is neat and it has cooled seats.

I alos like that toyota doesn't drastically change its body styles, so my 06 avalon doesn't look much different than the 2011.

gearhead_318 07-05-2011 01:14 AM

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Front wheel drive sucks a bag of dicks

Get a B5S4
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pusha 07-05-2011 01:16 AM

Too bad the owner of that car is an idiot.

That beins said, I would naot buy a B5 S4.** I sued to have ome...


**FORRR A DAILLLLLLLLLLLTYY

gearhead_318 07-05-2011 01:24 AM


Originally Posted by pusha (Post 744948)
Too bad the owner of that car is an idiot.

That beins said, I would naot buy a B5 S4.** I sued to have ome...


**FORRR A DAILLLLLLLLLLLTYY

Find then buy well taken care of but relatively cheap B5S4 w/ M6
DD it tell' it brakes
DD Miata when fixing B5S4
repeat as necessary

Edit:
Found you a nice C4S4
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/2454722884.html

pusha 07-05-2011 01:38 AM

I've finally eaten enough goldfish to sober upa bit.


Originally Posted by Gearhead_318 (Post 744957)
Find then buy well taken care of but relatively cheap B5S4 w/ M6
DD it tell' it brakes
DD Miata when fixing B5S4
repeat as necessary

Edit:
Found you a nice C4S4
http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/2454722884.html

you really are a dumbass. the car WILL break and it WILL be expensive to fix. it's just a fact of life. B5 S4s are no less reliable or more reliable than a urS4s.

if the dude wants something reliable, he will STAY AWAY from the b5s4.

gearhead_318 07-05-2011 01:52 AM


Originally Posted by pusha (Post 744966)
I've finally eaten enough goldfish to sober upa bit.



you really are a dumbass. the car WILL break and it WILL be expensive to fix. it's just a fact of life. B5 S4s are no less reliable or more reliable than a urS4s.

if the dude wants something reliable, he will STAY AWAY from the b5s4.

Because I was making a serious suggestion,

/sarcasm

NA6C-Guy 07-05-2011 07:20 AM


Originally Posted by djp0623 (Post 744938)
You looking for all out comfort or a performance oriented sedan? I just went completely opposite of the miata and got an avalon. Drives like a boat and quiet. I love it.

If boat like comfort is your cup of tea, then the avalon or an ls430. I looked at 2006 avalons and 2004 ls430s. I like the limited avalon because the smart key is neat and it has cooled seats.

I alos like that toyota doesn't drastically change its body styles, so my 06 avalon doesn't look much different than the 2011.

LS430 is one of the best cars Lexus has made. I guess I am looking for a mixture of comfort and performance, more towards comfort though.

Doppelgänger 07-05-2011 07:39 AM

Older GS430? All of Lexus' lineup looks like dookie starting 2005/2006.

NA6C-Guy 07-05-2011 07:41 AM

I dunno, I'm quite fond of the looks of the LS460, but it's a pile of shit in terms of quality compared to Lexus old lineup of cars. Also love the newer IS models.


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