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    nobb replied to the thread Teslas are Crap (long, sorry).
    I'm not even a Musk hater nor do I have brand loyalty for anyone, just calling out the quality issues as I see them. The build quality...
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    nobb replied to the thread Teslas are Crap (long, sorry).
    I rented a Model 3 for a week and what stood out to me was how poorly built it was. The interior isn't even Hyundai level of quality...
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    It's not one specific reason they'll use to deny the claim. It's almost as if corporate mandated the stores to reduce warranty claims...
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    I used to not mind paying a little more getting parts from the local parts store (like Napa) due to the convenience of being able to get...
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    nobb replied to the thread How old is too old for tires?.
    This exactly. It's a bit ridiculous when people insist on replacing perfectly fine tires after 5-6 years under the guise of safety...
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    nobb replied to the thread Quality wheel hub brand?.
    With modern technology, is there really that much of a difference anymore between different manufacturers? I know back in the day the...
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    nobb replied to the thread OE alternators.
    That's not the point I'm trying to make. I'm simply saying that a rebuilder is probably just going to do a quick multimeter test on the...
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    nobb replied to the thread OE alternators.
    Diode(s) can indeed have an intermittent failure at higher temperatures, they develop microscopic cracks. Whether a cheap vs brand name...
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    nobb replied to the thread OE alternators.
    No, a diode as part of a rectifier network can fail in a way that it starts letting current through imperfectly causing a high ripple...
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    nobb replied to the thread Battery Charger.
    Those Amazon cheapo China units are all pretty much the same. Foxsur appears to be slightly more legit, while the others are knock offs...
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    Don't know about that, the formulations between brands even within the same manufacturer could vary greatly. I've had Michelins that had...
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    nobb replied to the thread OE alternators.
    In theory, a properly done reman using the OE components should be the best option vs a new made in China unit using questionable parts...
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    nobb replied to the thread Early ball joint boot failure.
    I have some Moog boots that are fine after 10+ years. Their Problem Solver line does have a lifetime warranty but it's often times a...
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    nobb replied to the thread DIY tint your own car windows?.
    Not worth it at all IMO. I say this as someone who DIYs my own paint protection of which despite the frustration, can be doable with...
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    nobb replied to the thread EV Range Correlation to Longevity.
    No, the OP has a very valid question. Lithium ion batteries wear not only with cycles, but with age as well. Keeping them within their...
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