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NitroSpazzz posted:Companies are chasing pennies in an effort to maximize profits and satisfy the shareholders. They don't give a poo poo that the engines completely fail at 100k, as long as they make it past the warranty they're happy. If engineers ran things instead of accountants we'd probably see some amazing engines in production cars. what about the companies like ford where they've replaced my entire engine and transmission and are about to do it for the second time with my trans? and it's a very well known issue with the trans
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Colostomy Bag posted:Instead of the fumbling/dropping keys trope in horror movies, a couple teenagers escape and make their way to their car...only to remember that dad didn't spring for the block heater when he bought the thing. If they’re escaping a monster at -30C that’s probably the bigger obstacle to survival
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Large Testicles posted:what about the companies like ford where they've replaced my entire engine and transmission and are about to do it for the second time with my trans? and it's a very well known issue with the trans Isn't that half the reason that they don't sell cars in America anymore?
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This is just the most incredible fanfiction from the saddest man on the planet  Tesla fans should be locked up for the safety of society. quote:Son, look around us at the Super Bowl, all the glitz, the glamour, & the faces in the crowd. People bring their flashiest toys, wear their finest material things, hoping to be seen. But for me, the real joy is being here with you. I want you to remember, no matter what anyone or the media says about me, that your dad loves you more than anything. I hope you grow up knowing the value of this moment over any material thing. You’re my real MVP. https://twitter.com/Teslaconomics/status/1756924546782003298?t=dhNMP2KP8cPUAg3RJyYxFw&s=19
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Olympic Mathlete posted:This is just the most incredible fanfiction from the saddest man on the planet take heart, nobody on this site is more embarrassing than this man here holy poo poo
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Scratch Monkey posted:If they’re escaping a monster at -30C that’s probably the bigger obstacle to survival -30C is cold, but it's not _that_ cold if you've got the right clothes. Ask me again in two weeks to see if I eat my words
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Safety Dance posted:-30C is cold, but it's not _that_ cold if you've got the right clothes. Ask me again in two weeks to see if I eat my words Who gives a crap what the temp is. When I turn the key I expect the drat thing to listen. Bearings and rings be damned. I own the dang thing.
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Talking about bean-counting and expensive faults, let's talk about VAG's DQ400e transmission which is found in most if not all their EU PHEV models across all brands. There is a problem that when the 12V battery dies it can break the transmission mechatronics which locks the car running electric mode only so it can't engage the petrol engine at all and gives error code P2884 (The release clutch (engine disconnect clutch) is open position). Dealer networks suggest it is a broken mechatronics unit and since warranty has generally expired, replacing mechatronics is a grand or much more depending on what they think is the reason for it. A dutch transmission specialist took open the mechatronics in this case and found the fault, which is that a metal filter has broken and sent debris to jam the solenoid which operates the engine disconnect clutch so instead of replacing the mechatronic unit it is opened and cleaned and the gasket/filter is replaced. Now hybrid vehicles with 48V drivetrain have had issues where the car might not start when the 12V battery has died but generally it is either possible to charge the 12V battery through the 48V system or that the 12V battery dieing does not cause damage to the other parts of the car (and the car starts if a 12V battery booster or charger is used). In this case, the mechatronics oil pump (and other components) are operated on 12V side but for I guess for emergencies if the 12V battery voltage is too low the oil pump will be operated on 48V power. The filter nearest to the pump cannot take the pressure charge of the pump operating with 48 volts and sends itself to the next component which is the clutch solenoid. Now this is recent so I don't know if there are already stronger gasket/filter elements and whether or not this is still valid for the new Golfs because the fault manifests after 5-6 years when the 12V battery is old. So changing the battery should be in the maintenance program.
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The Door Frame posted:Isn't that half the reason that they don't sell cars in America anymore? yeah i probably should have seen the writing on the wall seeing as i bought my focus about 3 months after they said they were killing their fwd market here
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Rosoboronexport posted:Talking about bean-counting and expensive faults, let's talk about VAG's DQ400e transmission which is found in most if not all their EU PHEV models across all brands. There is a problem that when the 12V battery dies it can break the transmission mechatronics which locks the car running electric mode only so it can't engage the petrol engine at all and gives error code P2884 (The release clutch (engine disconnect clutch) is open position). Dealer networks suggest it is a broken mechatronics unit and since warranty has generally expired, replacing mechatronics is a grand or much more depending on what they think is the reason for it. Yeah, that sounds pretty German.
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Olympic Mathlete posted:This is just the most incredible fanfiction from the saddest man on the planet https://twitter.com/KrangTNelson/status/1757496083708583989?s=20 
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I am not at all surprised and if someone were to ask me why those types are like that, before this tweet, I'd have said "dad issues probably". I haven't talked to my dad in over 16 years and at least in my case, that's good. Dealing with that and how that's incompatible with how were told life is supposed to be just shatters people. Terrible stuff indeed
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trilobite terror posted:take heart, nobody on this site is more embarrassing than this man here holy poo poo What about the reply guy? 
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mobby_6kl posted:What about the reply guy? Not reading the tweet text but I assume it's just this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7pz7CqWTMs
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mobby_6kl posted:What about the reply guy? Does Elon know the kid’s name
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I don't get what the big deal is! If the starter won't trigger, you just put it in neutral and build up a little head of steam rolling downhill or have a couple friends pushing, turn the key to 'run' to get the fuel pump and spark plugs going, then put it in first or second as you're rolling and pop the clutch with your foot on the gas. The what now? I said "clutch". You pop the clutch pedal, it's third to the left.... I said IT'S THE THIRD- ... Oh. Oh dear.
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A friend of the family had their Range Rover nicked. It had a tracker fitted and they traced it to an area in town and hit the alarm button to get the car to make noise. It made noise while in a car workshop so they called the police. They made the alarm go off again in front of the cops. The cops refused to approach the business. Now instead of fixing the main issue with their cars being stolen (piss poor security) they're paying cops directly?  https://x.com/Tobeech/status/1757756389106065480?s=20
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cops continue to be worthless and self-interested, news at eleven
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Not sure about the UK, but in the US, cops are (basically) not legally required to do anything.
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Uthor posted:Not sure about the UK, but in the US, cops are (basically) not legally required to do anything. I guess, theoretically, we're not legally required to pay them then.
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DarkSol posted:I guess, theoretically, we're not legally required to pay them then. But the crime rates! The property values! Won't somebody think of the children?
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The Door Frame posted:If we have to pay for the police like they're a standing army, they should at least do something useful in an 8-1 decision, the supreme court finds that it is illegal to not pay these good boys to do not a loving thing
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That sounds like the cops are extorting the company. Olympic Mathlete posted:A friend of the family had their Range Rover nicked. It had a tracker fitted and they traced it to an area in town and hit the alarm button to get the car to make noise. It made noise while in a car workshop so they called the police. They made the alarm go off again in front of the cops. The cops refused to approach the business. The same thing happened here, the guy tracked his car to a train car, the cops parked right beside the train car and said "not our problem, call the train police' and by the time the train police responded the car was on a ship to belgium, eventually ending up for sale in Dubai. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto-man-finds-stolen-truck-in-uae-1.7083615 quote:Andrew received a picture taken from inside a police car, parked near two containers sitting on a railcar. "It's definitely in one of those containers," the officer said in a series of text messages viewed by CBC News. But the York officer said they didn't "have the authority to open the containers." Instead, they directed Andrew to the railway's private police service.
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Powershift posted:That sounds like the cops are extorting the company. quote:Using Apple AirTags he had hidden in the vehicle, Andrew tracked the 2022 GMC Yukon XL to a nearby rail yard, then to the Port of Montreal, and ultimately to a used car lot in the United Arab Emirates. That he even put an airtag into the car in the first place means he just knew that poo poo was going to get taken. Poor guy. Imagine watching your car pop in various spots and nobody giving a gently caress. That it ended up clear across the planet is wild.
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It's "a thing" for big ticket SUV/pickup owners to place various modified/silent airtags in their vehicle where they aren't easily found. Tracking for one, but hopefully if the thief knows they are there and can't find them they might move on.
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"Is my cybertrk rusting already?" "No, you're just spreading FUD, all cars are covered in rust spots, just buff them out with a brillo pad." https://www.theregister.com/2024/02/13/tesla_cybertruck_rust/
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Olympic Mathlete posted:That he even put an airtag into the car in the first place meanshe just knew that poo poo was going to get taken. Insurance company: " sounds like he intentionally bought the car to defraud his insurance through a theft. Claim denied"
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Nitrox posted:TheRegister has been known to copy/paste complete bullshit before, so take it with a grain of salt. Nah, this time it provides sources and we know Cybershits are 100% prone to rust so it ain't like The Register are making it up
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wesleywillis posted:Insurance company: " sounds like he intentionally bought the car to defraud his insurance through a theft. Claim denied" Between the cops and insurance companies we're kinda hosed tbh.
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Olympic Mathlete posted:Between the cops and insurance companies, financial institutions, yada yada we're kinda hosed tbh.
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Nitrox posted:TheRegister has been known to copy/paste complete bullshit before, so take it with a grain of salt. Stainless can get superficial rust if the surface layer of chromium oxide is broken, though it won't rust through like regular steel.
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Powershift posted:That sounds like the cops are extorting the company. Pffft at that point if I really cared, I'd trespass and pull the coupler pin. Go ahead call 'em.
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Safety Dance posted:"Sounds like you don't have the authority to stop me from opening the containers either" Wiggum: "Powerless to help you, not punish you"
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Vincent Van Goatse posted:Not reading the tweet text but I assume it's just this: (It is) The little spit at the end always cracks me up. Olympic Mathlete posted:A friend of the family had their Range Rover nicked. It had a tracker fitted and they traced it to an area in town and hit the alarm button to get the car to make noise. It made noise while in a car workshop so they called the police. They made the alarm go off again in front of the cops. The cops refused to approach the business. Well, you can't expect cops to stop crime, can you? That's dangerous! Uthor posted:Not sure about the UK, but in the US, cops are (basically) not legally required to do anything. Fascinating. Why are they employed, then? To selectively enforce the law against poor folks and people of color? (It's this.) wesleywillis posted:Insurance company: " sounds like he intentionally bought the car to defraud his insurance through a theft. Claim denied" To be fair, "Insurance Company: sunspots were wrong. Claim denied" is just as likely/valid. Olympic Mathlete posted:Between the cops and insurance companies we're kinda hosed tbh. The trick would be to get the insurance companies to sue the cops for not recovering the vehicle. Pit them against each other instead of against us.
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https://i.imgur.com/dyhRlhB.mp4 I love it, but I think it does belong here Olympic Mathlete posted:That he even put an airtag into the car in the first place means he just knew that poo poo was going to get taken. Poor guy. Imagine watching your car pop in various spots and nobody giving a gently caress. That it ended up clear across the planet is wild. The Missus gets lost in parking lots, so our cars have air tags
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The Door Frame posted:https://i.imgur.com/dyhRlhB.mp4 Iirc someone did similar with a challenger and posted burnout videos on you tube a few years back
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