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[CooterBrown 18012]

Once solid state batteries and their sub-15 minute charge time become available, that’s when the ICE is dead. It wouldn’t be much different than stopping for gas and visiting the shitter.

[texashorne 1178]

16 hours ago, CooterBrown said:

Once solid state batteries and their sub-15 minute charge time become available, that’s when the ICE is dead. It wouldn’t be much different than stopping for gas and visiting the shitter.

Agreed. The range is not as important as the recharge time, IMO. 

 

[HOOKEM4 5036]

Sooon.... 

The graphene aluminum-ion battery cells from the Brisbane-based Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG) are claimed to charge up to 60 times faster than the best lithium-ion cells and hold three time the energy of the best aluminum-based cells.

 

They are also safer, with no upper Ampere limit to cause spontaneous overheating, more sustainable and easier to recycle, thanks to their stable base materials. Testing also shows the coin-cell validation batteries also last three times longer than lithium-ion versions.

GMG plans to bring graphene aluminum-ion coin cells to market late this year or early next year, with automotive pouch cells planned to roll out in early 2024.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaeltaylor/2021/05/13/ev-range-breakthrough-as-new-aluminum-ion-battery-charges-60-times-faster-than-lithium-ion/?sh=798ad3036d28

 

[dingleberryswitzer 2724]

On 5/22/2021 at 3:03 PM, CooterBrown said:

Once solid state batteries and their sub-15 minute charge time become available, that’s when the ICE is dead. It wouldn’t be much different than stopping for gas and visiting the shitter.

Now imagine inductive chargers imbedded in parking lots.  You just drive up, park, and your car charges while you are shopping or at work.  

[NeverMarryAStripper 21907]

So this is what walking in the parking lot will be like?

 

[Fuck Tim Beck 3816]

14 minutes ago, NeverMarryAStripper said:

So this is what walking in the parking lot will be like?

 

Well that will certainly be a revolting development. But it's hard to know watt to expect. 

[gyroprotagonist 2592]

24 minutes ago, Fuck Tim Beck said:

Well that will certainly be a revolting development. But it's hard to know watt to expect. 

(V/R)  (Q/V)  what you did there

[thunderlounge 7832]

On 5/24/2021 at 11:40 AM, dingleberryswitzer said:

Now imagine inductive chargers imbedded in parking lots.  You just drive up, park, and your car charges while you are shopping or at work.  

And work similar to a parking meter that charges for how much juice you use?

Someday that could easily be the case. Although someday is probably a good ways down the road. 

[dingleberryswitzer 2724]

3 hours ago, thunderlounge said:

And work similar to a parking meter that charges for how much juice you use?

Someday that could easily be the case. Although someday is probably a good ways down the road. 

Yea sure.  It could work similar to the toll tags or a NFC or RFID I’d chip.  Ideally then the charging stations would be provided through the power company and directly billed on your power bill.  

[Brew 3049]

Fucking hell, I said numerous times in this thread I would never own another set of Fox shocks. Then I traded last year and the first thing I did was put a 2.0 set on the new truck. Fast forward 7,000 miles and a few months and I started hearing banging from the back of the truck when I hit bumps. Take it in and both rears are blown, I guess from the pictures a page or so back of me using the truck for truck like things. We have to pull them off and send them to Fox to be rebuilt with an unknown timeline, so I have to buy another set of shocks to use while those are with Fox for who knows how long.

[fattyflattie 4639]

41 minutes ago, Brew said:

Fucking hell, I said numerous times in this thread I would never own another set of Fox shocks. Then I traded last year and the first thing I did was put a 2.0 set on the new truck. Fast forward 7,000 miles and a few months and I started hearing banging from the back of the truck when I hit bumps. Take it in and both rears are blown, I guess from the pictures a page or so back of me using the truck for truck like things. We have to pull them off and send them to Fox to be rebuilt with an unknown timeline, so I have to buy another set of shocks to use while those are with Fox for who knows how long.

Ouch.  That sucks.  Just from hauling a skid steer around?

[utee94 15823]

So what's better than Fox shocks?  I've been thinking about doing something to my stock F150.

 

[TankedBevo 2482]

11 hours ago, Brew said:

Fucking hell, I said numerous times in this thread I would never own another set of Fox shocks. Then I traded last year and the first thing I did was put a 2.0 set on the new truck. Fast forward 7,000 miles and a few months and I started hearing banging from the back of the truck when I hit bumps. Take it in and both rears are blown, I guess from the pictures a page or so back of me using the truck for truck like things. We have to pull them off and send them to Fox to be rebuilt with an unknown timeline, so I have to buy another set of shocks to use while those are with Fox for who knows how long.

LOL, well fuck I literally just put the same ones on for the rear on my rig. I have about 5k miles since they were installed but I hope I don't have similar issues.

[smuggs 9353]

45 minutes ago, utee94 said:

So what's better than Fox shocks?  I've been thinking about doing something to my stock F150.

Teraflex Falcons are hot but I've read that they ride stiffer than the Fox 2.0's. At least for Jeeps, anyway.

[TXLNGHRN10 341]

What are the advantages of the FOX 2.0s over the Bilstein 5100s?

[fattyflattie 4639]

10 minutes ago, TXLNGHRN10 said:

What are the advantages of the FOX 2.0s over the Bilstein 5100s?

No remote reservoir means no bro cred, for starters.  You also won’t have the pleasure of sending them in to be rebuilt at 50k miles (or 7k). 

[tx 3 putt 76956]

3 hours ago, utee94 said:

So what's better than Fox shocks?  I've been thinking about doing something to my stock F150.

 

 

fox 2.5's 

 

find a good truck shop and go talk it over with them. a good place won't lead you wrong 

[tx 3 putt 76956]

15 minutes ago, fattyflattie said:

No remote reservoir means no bro cred, for starters.  You also won’t have the pleasure of sending them in to be rebuilt at 50k miles (or 7k). 

 

correct, no remote reservoir = zero bro cred 

[BurntOrange&White 39932]

I was browsing used Chevy/GM 2500s and Ford F250s yesterday and jesus. You're better off just buying new with some of the prices I saw on used vs new. Are dealers coming off MSRP any?

[jofus 2266]

I was browsing used Chevy/GM 2500s and Ford F250s yesterday and jesus. You're better off just buying new with some of the prices I saw on used vs new. Are dealers coming off MSRP any?

Some are adding to MSRP.

[BurntOrange&White 39932]

1 minute ago, jofus said:

Some are adding to MSRP.

Insane.

 

A specific Chevy 2500 I saw was listed at $64k used for LTZ and a new comparable model was $67k. At that point why not just fork over the extra $3k and take the vehicle with 20kish fewer miles.

Edited May 26, 2021 by BurntOrange&White

[Chewbacca 7777]

1 minute ago, BurntOrange&White said:

Insane.

 

A specific Chevy 2500 I saw was listed at $64k used for LTZ and a new comparable model was $67k. At that point why not just fork over the extra $3k and take the vehicle with 20kish fewer miles.

Now you're seeing what Tacoma and 4Runner owners have been dealing with for the last 10+ years.

[Goofyboy 3293]

Now you're seeing what Tacoma and 4Runner owners have been dealing with for the last 10+ years.

My sister just traded in her 2020 4Runner TRD Pro for $51500.

[texashorne 1178]

I was strongly considering a buying new truck this August. The model I wanted was pushing 60k back in February/March, now they are over 70k. 

Instead, I'm thinking I can put down 25% toward an investment property. 

[Chewbacca 7777]

4 minutes ago, texashorne said:

I was strongly considering a buying new truck this August. The model I wanted was pushing 60k back in February/March, now they are over 70k. 

Instead, I'm thinking I can put down 25% toward an investment property. 

Real estate is going up in price faster than cars are...

[fattyflattie 4639]

1 hour ago, BurntOrange&White said:

Insane.

 

A specific Chevy 2500 I saw was listed at $64k used for LTZ and a new comparable model was $67k. At that point why not just fork over the extra $3k and take the vehicle with 20kish fewer miles.

This has been going on for awhile, but has gone into overdrive in last 12 months or so. Apparently there’s a lot of people that can afford 60k, but not 70.    I can’t tell you how many trucks I’ve seen for mid 60’s, with 90-95k miles, that were 70-ish brand new.   I’ve decided to keep mine for a few more years.  I don’t think they’ll go down in price by then, but I don’t really need it right now.  Might as well keep the money working somewhere in the meantime. 
 

1 hour ago, tx 3 putt said:

 

correct, no remote reservoir = zero bro cred 

I was just kidding, sort of.  They are quality, or used to be. But so are Bilsteins.  I should not speak on it though.  I don’t ever replace mine.  

[Brew 3049]

2 hours ago, fattyflattie said:

No remote reservoir means no bro cred, for starters.  You also won’t have the pleasure of sending them in to be rebuilt at 50k miles (or 7k). 

2.0’s don’t have a remote reservoir, 2.5’s do. The issue with Fox’s/Icon’s etc are that you really need someone local that does rebuilds to keep them any length. They require rebuilds at max 50k miles (40k on Icons) and if you have to send them off they can keep them for weeks. The last set I had was a cluster because the fronts went early and now this shit with the rears blowing at 7,000 miles. I prefer the ride quality on the performance shocks, but I’m going to look for other options. Luckily my shop still had my rears, so he put them back on which saved me some dollars. 

My main issue with Fox is their customer service sucks donkey balls. He called yesterday and they just said pull them off and send them back and we’ll get to them when we can. He asked them to send out a replacement set since the mileage was so low and they wouldn’t even consider it.

[williemackgarza 1826]

Im wanting a new f150 platinum. Not many black exterior/interior in low 60s riund austin. Shits crazy.
Anyone bought outta state then brought back? How do taxes work?

[Pato del Muerto 52498]

On 5/24/2021 at 12:51 PM, gyroprotagonist said:

(V/R)  (Q/V)  what you did there

This takes me back to E&M (phy316k?) and I do not appreciate it. 

[Pato del Muerto 52498]

29 minutes ago, williemackgarza said:

Im wanting a new f150 platinum. Not many black exterior/interior in low 60s riund austin. Shits crazy.
Anyone bought outta state then brought back? How do taxes work?

I bought in Montana, signed a doc saying it would be registered out of state, and paid my tax and registration in Wyoming.  Can’t imagine why it would be any more complicated for other states. 

[Chewbacca 7777]

I bought in Montana, signed a doc saying it would be registered out of state, and paid my tax and registration in Wyoming.  Can’t imagine why it would be any more complicated for other states. 

Yep. Sales tax is based on where you register the car, not where you buy it.

[BurntOrange&White 39932]

7 hours ago, Pato del Muerto said:

I bought in Montana, signed a doc saying it would be registered out of state, and paid my tax and registration in Wyoming.  Can’t imagine why it would be any more complicated for other states. 

 

6 hours ago, Chewbacca said:

7 hours ago, Pato del Muerto said:

I bought in Montana, signed a doc saying it would be registered out of state, and paid my tax and registration in Wyoming.  Can’t imagine why it would be any more complicated for other states. 

Yep. Sales tax is based on where you register the car, not where you buy it.

[davidg 4037]

9 hours ago, Chewbacca said:

9 hours ago, Pato del Muerto said:

I bought in Montana, signed a doc saying it would be registered out of state, and paid my tax and registration in Wyoming.  Can’t imagine why it would be any more complicated for other states. 

Yep. Sales tax is based on where you register the car, not where you buy it.

This.  I bought a new truck in Bartlesville, OK over internet in 1998.  Flew up there, signed the docs in 20 min and drove back to Tx.  Took the MSO to the tax office and paid the tax in TX to get it registered.  These days you would also need to get it inspected in you county first.

[bigshark88 388]

If I buy, say, a 2009ish F250 and sit it in my driveway... only using it on the weekends for fishing / hunting /hauling: will it fall apart on me?

Thinking about selling my off road Wrangler, my 2018 Tundra, and leasing an actual car. The plan would also involve buying an older F250 for hunting and fishing.

Just getting tired of my boat hauler, half-ton sized pickup as my daily driver.

[fattyflattie 4639]

18 minutes ago, bigshark88 said:

If I buy, say, a 2009ish F250 and sit it in my driveway... only using it on the weekends for fishing / hunting /hauling: will it fall apart on me?

Thinking about selling my off road Wrangler, my 2018 Tundra, and leasing an actual car. The plan would also involve buying an older F250 for hunting and fishing.

Just getting tired of my boat hauler, half-ton sized pickup as my daily driver.

A 2009, yes.  An 11, no. 

[Brew 3049]

On 5/26/2021 at 3:30 PM, Brew said:

2.0’s don’t have a remote reservoir, 2.5’s do. The issue with Fox’s/Icon’s etc are that you really need someone local that does rebuilds to keep them any length. They require rebuilds at max 50k miles (40k on Icons) and if you have to send them off they can keep them for weeks. The last set I had was a cluster because the fronts went early and now this shit with the rears blowing at 7,000 miles. I prefer the ride quality on the performance shocks, but I’m going to look for other options. Luckily my shop still had my rears, so he put them back on which saved me some dollars. 

My main issue with Fox is their customer service sucks donkey balls. He called yesterday and they just said pull them off and send them back and we’ll get to them when we can. He asked them to send out a replacement set since the mileage was so low and they wouldn’t even consider it.

Ended up chunking the Fox shocks. After going in circles with customer service, the best they would do was give them my credit card info, send them the shocks, and they would evaluate whether a rebuild would work. If so, they would charge my card for that. If not, they would ship a new set and charge my card for that. They would it call and discuss the options. The shop is trying to get me to go to airbags, I think I’m going to throw some Bilstein’s on the rear and see how they tow.

[fattyflattie 4639]

10 hours ago, Brew said:

I think I’m going to throw some Bilstein’s on the rear and see how they tow.

You’ll be happy with them. They obviously have a range, but they are good. 

[smuggs 9353]

New Tundra:

 

[Hawndoh 2386]

I see they've gone the ChevyHD route of "why design a front end when a giant gaping hole will do"

[T-shirt Sip 2102]

Can I get some recs for some moderately priced retractable bed covers? Much appreciated. 

[HOOKEM4 5036]

On 1/31/2019 at 11:37 AM, Cajun said:

I want the Ridges for the look, but am figuring I should probably go Terras for the ride.

Thoughts?

I don't forsee much off-roading in this thing, just towing a wakeboard boat around CENTEX.

I don't know though, I may get out to Discount and look at the Ridges and just say "fuck it, slap 'em on!"  I'm stupid that way.

What did you end up with? I need new tires and due to a mess up by discount, the Toyo's I ordered a week and a half ago are gone into the ether. Evidently you cannot find the size I want. It looks like I will have to settle for the Nitto Terra G2. Is this something I am going to ragret?

[dingleberryswitzer 2724]

Any idea why a Ranger can tow up to 7500 but the Bronco only 3500?  Arent they they same frame and drivetrains?  I know towing is not the main purpose of Broncos but that’s pretty weak.  

[Anton Chigurh 3319]

Because it has soft suspension designed to go off-road.

Same thing with the Wrangler.

[smuggs 9353]

The wheelbase on the Ranger is also about 11" longer than the longest (4 door) Bronco. That limits towing cap substantially.

[Brew 3049]

13 hours ago, T-shirt Sip said:

Can I get some recs for some moderately priced retractable bed covers? Much appreciated. 

I’m on my 3rd Undercover Ultraflex with zero complaints.I prefer that style over the retractable versions.

[thunderlounge 7832]

5 minutes ago, Brew said:

I’m on my 3rd Undercover Ultraflex with zero complaints.I prefer that style over the retractable versions.

 

I put a UC Flex on my truck as well. Like it better compared to other tri-fold's as when it's folded up it has it's own arm supports to keep it off the back of the cab.

4.5 years, no complaints.

[bigshark88 388]

Can I get some recs for some moderately priced retractable bed covers? Much appreciated. 

I got an (expensive) Retrax and I wish it was more waterproof.

[fattyflattie 4639]

1 hour ago, dingleberryswitzer said:

Any idea why a Ranger can tow up to 7500 but the Bronco only 3500?  Arent they they same frame and drivetrains?  I know towing is not the main purpose of Broncos but that’s pretty weak.  

Because they came to their senses after the absurd rating on the Ranger? 

[utee94 15823]

2 hours ago, Anton Chigurh said:

Because it has soft suspension designed to go off-road.

Same thing with the Wrangler.

Yup, Wrangler is rated for 3500 lbs as well.  These do not make good tow vehicles.  

[blacklab 11929]

That's what drove me to get an FJ over any jeep. Most jeeps have 1500-2500 towing capacity, not enough for a boat.