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    Eury

    @Eury

    I'm a dad and husband. I love motorcycles, cars, and fly RC helicopters. I'm in the high speed aluminum tubing business

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    • I bought a Tesla. AMA

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      TLDR: I bought a Tesla to fill the 996 and GTI sized hole in my life since selling them when values went crazy. No, I don't care about their insane CEO, he's a jackass. AMA, but know that I would fight the duck sized horses.

      Little backstory. My wife has been driving EVs for 3 years now. First a Volt that never had the engine turn on because we never took it anywhere, then a Bolt, and now an ID.4 AWD since August or so. I never really considered an EV for myself just because I didn't enjoy driving them, although the convenience factor was huge.

      However, since we bought her ID.4 we drive it all the time. We never take my car anywhere, the ID.4 is just too much fun, too convenient, comfortable and cheap to drive. I love it, despite my complaints with the touch buttons all over the place. Fast forward a few months and I start thinking that maybe I'll buy myself an EV since I commute 150mi round trip and I really love the driving experience. However, if it's for me, it's got to be fun, since it'll be replacing the WRX in the fleet, plus it's got to have room for my RC planes and helicopters. Looking around, the only option is a Model 3 Performance. Placed my order Mid December figuring that if I don't like it I can turn right around and sell the thing and make some money with the crazy market we are in now.

      Fast forward to last Wednesday and I'm in NJ with my son (They don't have a place in NH to deliver them without paying another $750 for it to be trucked to me, and MA will charge sales tax if I pick up there) picking up my new car. Pretty good timing with gas going crazy. Had a great drive on the 320mi trip home. Drove for 220mi at 80-85, stopped in MA at a supercharger for 11min and went form 20-80% while we hit the bathroom and grabbed a coffee, and completed the drive home. Got out feeling great, no aches or pains which is rare for my back.

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      The next day my 18" wheels were delivered from a company called Tsportline. Flow formed 18s that are direct bolt on and clear the calipers of the Performance model, most 18s do not fit. Best part is they are designed for the application so no spacers, factory center caps and factory lugs fit. Came to my door with Continental DWS06+ tires and factory TPMS so they just bolted on.

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      So far, I'm really happy with it after a week of ownership. My service panel is right there in the garage so it was easy to add another 240V outlet so I'm charging at about 30MPH. It handles well, is fast, and on the day we got a foot of snow I had to drive my parents to Boston Logan where I pulled into a large unplowed open lot and turned on drift mode for some sideways fun. My Ridgeline is sticking around, I still need a gas vehicle for the dirt bikes and hauling long distance, but I doubt it'll get many miles put on it with the Tesla around. Especially since I have solar and have been overproducing electricity for 4yr.

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      posted in Best of Oppo
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    • A couple weeks ago I bought a battleship. BMW R1250GS Adventure

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      After a few months of not enjoying/actively disliking my KTM 890 Adventure R, I decided to go full on old man adventure bike. I’ve never read anyone who has owned one say anything negative about the BMW GS aside from the price. Before I bought it I looked at getting another Africa Twin, but the only ones available were DCT (no thanks), and although I loved both of my ATs, it was time to try something different.

      So here it is. 2022 BMW R1250GS Adventure. I ordered one in the rally paint, and after about a month I was riding by the dealer and saw they had this one in stock. I’d never seen this color in person before (ice grey) and loved it. It’s the lowered suspension version, so it’s about 2in closer to the ground, which I don’t need, but it is nice to be so easy to get on and off and easy to get a foot down off road.

      It’s been 16 days and I’m at 730mi. So far, no complaints other than the shape of the windshield gives me a whistle around my helmet in any position, which was solved with a $130 Vstream shield that’s the same size, but slightly different shape. I can’t say that I’ve been this happy right off the bat with any motorcycle I’ve owned before. It’s just wonderful.

      What have I done to it? Nothing much. Changed the skid plate, added a reinforcement to the engine bar, changed the windshield. Did the first service at 600mi vs having the dealer do it (engine oil, final drive oil, quick look over) for $396!!!. Had to buy an interface to reset the service minder, but still came out ahead vs having the dealer do it. I have a set of Mitas E07 tires in the garage to go on it so it’s better setup for the off-road riding I like to do. Beyond that, I’m just going to put miles on it.

      The pictures below were taken 20hr after riding it out of the showroom. Rolled over to 200mi at the summit of Mt Washington. That was a great way to bond with a new bike.

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    • I bought something practical

      New dirt bike hauler/daily driver for me. The 2021 Ridgeline is hard to find, and a red RTL-E is damn near impossible. I’ve had one on order for a couple weeks and have talked to every dealer within 200mi. One of those dealers had one that was presold come in and the guy couldn’t get financed so I rushed 120mi down there to get it. Exactly what I was looking for.

      Also ordered one of these. Step Ramp. Looking forward to not dragging the trailer out when we go riding.

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      posted in Oppositelock
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    • First day of school like a Soviet

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      My son wanted to go to his first day of school on the Ural. How could I say no?

      posted in Oppositelock
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    • A year with the Model 3

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      That picture was 1 year ago today when I picked up my new Tesla Model 3 Performance in NJ and drove it home to NH. Figured I'd do a quick write up about the ownership experience a year and 18k miles in.

      Not much to report. It's had one service visit to adjust the alignment right when I bought it because the wheel was just off center when going straight ahead. Other than that, it's been a completely boring, drama free year. It's been good to drive, cheap to fill up, and easy to commute into Boston in.

      I've done a few 800mi trips where I've had to use public charging, other than that all charging has been done in my garage. Those trips were also drama free, the nav was great about predicting routes and where I'd charge, and charging quickly when I got there. One trip was this winter from here in southern NH up to Quebec City, going up through Maine. Even there with the extremely sparsely populated areas we went through it was no problem getting a charge and had plenty of range. It's a pretty wonderful car to do those long drives in, the cruise control works great and the lane centering is nice too.

      Perhaps the best part of it is that it's a great place to hang out. I spend a lot of time waiting for doctor's appointments, and my son's events, and having that big screen to watch Youtube, Netflix etc is great to kill time. The seats are really comfortable, probably the best I've owned.

      Want to see a current picture? Sorry. I don't have any, because while it is the best car I've owned by a long shot, it's also completely boring. I really don't have any complaints with it other than wind noise on the highway being fairly high, but it just doesn't inspire me to take pictures of it. It's extremely competent, handles great, fast, great brakes, great steering. It also has a ton of room in a small package and is cheap to drive. But it is almost too perfect. It's too easy to access the performance. There's no clutch, no transmission, no engine noise, it's just point and shoot.

      Basically it's been the best car I've ever owned, but at the same time I'm utterly bored with it. Handily that's happened after the CEO went insane and tanked the used values for the cars.

      People ask what it's like, the best description is it's like listening to a great band on a CD vs going to a concert. They are both enjoyable, but one is an experience and the other you can fall asleep to.

      posted in Oppositelock
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    • New golf cart - VW iD.4 Pro S AWD - AMA

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      Been arguing with GM about buying back my wife’s 2020 Bolt for a bit now and haven’t made much progress. My wife’s health is …not good… and having to park outside along with reduced range and all the other things she’s been going through has really been tough for her.

      We’ve had an AWD iD.4 in blue on order but it’s not due until May and winter is going to be really tough for her. Well, I was out on the Africa Twin today and saw that my favorite VW store had this Pro S AWD on the lot and although I think cars shouldn’t be painted to match the appliances it looked sharp. Other than the color it’s exactly the spec I built with the Black and Tan interior.

      Test drive it and was VERY impressed compared to the RWD we drove before. I hesitate to say it, but it reminds me of my GTIs except much faster. It really handles great with good steering feel plus super comfy. Also wireless CarPlay is the boss.

      So we took our Dieselgate money and bought the Bolt, and now we’ve traded in our recalled FireBolt on VW’s Dieselgate apology tour. Maybe this one will work out for us. We loved those other 2 cars until the headline grabbing defects came to light. Maybe this will break the streak.

      There’s not many of these out there so ask me anything.

      posted in Oppositelock
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    • AWD hatchy and handley - Eury's tip for car shopping

      Greetings, Oppo. Since we last talked I've added and subtracted to the fleet. The bugeye has moved to a new Oppo-home in OH with @MM54 and I've put a 2011 WRX in the garage. This one was picked up for 4k under market with a new engine 20k ago from the Subaru dealer, and a new trans and clutch 10k ago.

      I've been asked how I find deals like that, and here's one of the best tips I've got. Shop the poorly made ads. 1 sentence ads? No pictures? 1 or 2 out of focus pictures? Can't spell the name of the car properly in the title?

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      Those are the the best ads. A lot of the time they've been made by older people who don't have computer skills and are used to writing a little classified in a newspaper. Most people are going to skip by them, and those that do reply are often turned off by what they get back. However, if you can communicate like an adult and show up or call when you say you will plus have some people skills, there are some serious deals to be had.

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      In my case, a 2011 WRX Premium with 159k miles on it. 20k on an engine replacement at the dealer, 10k on the new clutch and transmission. Well maintained, but owned by a man with money in his late 70s who banged into a lot of stuff, so both bumpers are in rough shape. He also never cleaned the inside so it was filthy, but in good shape and a non smoking car. All things that are easily addressed but turn off people coming to look at the car.

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      The badly faded headlights and disgusting interior took a couple hours of work, but all came out nice and clean. Everything works as it should, the cloth seats are comfy with good seat heaters. AC turned out to be a couple seals that commonly fail, found the radiator had a small leak where the plastic top and aluminum join up. All easily solved at home. Bumpers were taken to a local shop that I have do my inspections. He plastic welded the rear and put a new bumper on the front. The rear turned out perfect, I'm not 100% happy with the front as there is some orange peel and overspray on a couple vents, but it's minor and I can fix the overspray easily enough.

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      Now I've got a nice 2011 WRX hatch with a basically new engine, trans and clutch for just over $10k total investment. In this condition they are going for $14k-$16k local. Not bad. I like it, it drives beautifully and likes to oversteer in the rain which is a hell of a lot of fun. Around town I'm only seeing about 20mpg, but when I drive it on the highway I get 26mpg, so it's not ridiculous on the $4.05 premium it needs, but still more expensive to drive than my Ridgeline.

      Only real issue is that damn color. Life is too short for silver, white, grey and black. Especially when World Rally Blue was available. Harry Chapin said it best.

      posted in Oppositelock car shopping subaru wrx
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    • 3 Wheeled terror, or how I learned to love the Ural

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      Hey! Thanks for that!

      After my recent post, I thought I'd give my fellow Opponauts a write up on my Ural buying and ownership experience, 2 months in. This'll be long. You are warned.

      I love Fortnine videos on Youtube. My son and I were watching one day, and I came across his Ural review.

      LOVED THE VIDEO. Watch it. Seriously. It's great. Then watch all of his videos, there is nothing else with the same production values and entertainment in motorcycle content.

      Brief history of the Ural:

      In 1939 the Molotov-Ribbentrop non aggression pact between Germany and Russia resulted in Germany providing Russia with a few BMW engines and sidecar motorcycles. Russia likes them and decides to copy and produce them. Stalin personally approves production near Moscow and Leningrad. Pact goes badly, Germany invades, Stalin moves production to Irbit in the Ural mountains of Siberia. Production of the same basic machine continues to this day. It has served in the Soviet Army as well as numerous others around the world. At some point in the last 10 years (can't find a date) it was purchased and is owned by some Russian Americans and is headquartered in Redmond WA. However, it is still built in the same factory and by the same people in Russia.

      My son and I both love history, this alone makes it something I wanted to own.

      Looking for a Ural

      Back in June I was driving down US 1 in Hampton NH on my way to get gas for the dirt bikes, and saw a Ural parked outside of a used car dealer that always has interesting things. Never missing a chance to look at odd balls, I slammed on the brakes and pulled in. This was the point when I learned that one of the largest Ural dealers in the country is local to me. Uralne.com is a large dealer with a couple shops all located in the greater Boston area. I go in and find 3-4 outfits in the showroom, my son and I climb in/on one and the hook is immediately set. Talking to the manager, the ones they have range from $23k-$32k, they are all Gear-Up models with 2wd, and a bunch of options. Very nice dealer, full service with parts and accessories, but there is 0 movement on price and that's just out of reach for me.

      A couple days later I can't get the Ural out of my mind. Doing internet research I come across Sovietsteeds.com, which is a forum just for Urals and DNEPRs. Here I learn that a lot of people are buying these new for 17.5-18k, and that if I don't want headaches my best bet is to target a 2019 or newer because they made some major changes to the bearings and metallurgy, as well as changing to a Keihin fuel injection setup to meet European emission requirements. This basically means that I'm either buying used with a carb and unknown history (most in good shape from 2010 or newer were 7-15k), or buying new. Decided that new it was, and as luck would have it I'd been picking up a ton of extra work for the past few months so I could buy it with cash.

      One night I was doing my daily craigslist browsing and discovered a listing for an Arctic Camo 2020 Ural Gear Up (Gear up is the 2wd model) in Loudon NH. Emailed back and forth with the guy and turns out that he is a dealer, and has this as a left over and will give it to me for $19.5k out the door vs the 22k asking price. Do some research and he is a newer dealer, only been one for about a year, but has been a warranty service center for years. I decide to go and give the dealer I initially talked to one last chance, but once again was told that the price is the price, but he was honest and said that it sounded like a good deal and he'd be happy to get my service and parts business if I went that way.

      Purchasing a Ural

      The next day I loaded up my wife and kid and headed for Loudon NH, about an hour away. Like always, I never tell them about my stupid plans, so when we pull in it's a surprise, although I had told my wife that I was planning on buying one soon, and of course my boy had gone and looked at that one with me. We walk into the dealer, and I knew I was in the right place. This place didn't have the polish of a Harley dealer, one side was Stihl power equipment, the other Urals. Various old Honda Cubs and Monkeys were parked around with signs saying "not for sale". THIS is the guy I want to buy a bike from.
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      Walking in, I'm presented with 4 Urals, the 2020 Arctic Camo I came to see, and a trio of 2021s in blue, orange, satin burgundy. I eyeball the burgundy, as reds are my favorite vehicular colors, and go to the camo. My son doesn't even get to the camo, stops and says that he likes the burgundy the best. We all climb on, with one on the back seat, and one in the car, and I ask the owner how much the burgundy one is. $18k out the door, which is $4.5k less than the other dealer, and right in line with the best pricing I'm seeing online. We go outside to discuss, I point out that I love the burgundy, but the camo would be more unique, and if there was damage to the paint, much easier to repair. It is decided that we all like the burgundy the best, and at $1.5k less and a year newer, it's the way to go. We do some paperwork, and agree to pick it up in a few days since I don't have my trailer and I have to go to work for a few days.

      Waiting for Tuesday is torture, but it finally comes. Hook up the trailer, and head north, to finish paperwork and pick up the outfit. The dealer demonstrates all the controls, and advise me on the "unique" handling of sidecar rigs, namely how it pulls to the right on acceleration, left on braking, likes to pick up the car on right turns and slides on left. This includes a demonstration where he gets the car in the air and drives around a bit.
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      I knew I bought from the right place when I inquired about the first service and how much it would cost for him to do it, and he told me that it shows how to do everything in the manual and everything aside from feeler gauges are included. That's my kind of guy, I probably would have done it myself anyway. He'll see me again for service should I need it. I really enjoyed dealing with Bob at https://rhoadsmotorsportsinc.com . Just an honest guy selling good products.
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      Riding and owning a Ural

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      Here's what you actually wanted to read. First, this is NOT a motorcycle. I can legally ride it with my motorcycle license, but beyond where the controls are, it is not even similar. Obviously, there is no leaning, but the steering requires constant pressure and lots of strength on most (especially left accelerating) turns. Braking causes it to pull left, acceleration right, and depending on the weight in the car, and the crown of the road it constantly pulls one way or the other.

      The first 100mi or so of getting used to it and learning the limits was terrifying. I was constantly afraid that the car would come up and I'd go over on right turns, or it would go the other way if it was a tight left turn. After a few days I go out to a deserted big parking lot and learn the limits. What did I learn?

      *The limits are significantly higher than I thought.

      • Do not be in a rush, because being surprised could result in those limits appearing rapidly in a decreasing radius turn.

      So yeah, I've discovered that when I see those signs with suggested corner speeds, those should have a picture of a Ural on them, because that's comfortably inside the limits of the rig. Yes, I can fly the car, yes it's fun, and the kid LOVES it, but I only want to do that because I choose to, I don't want it to surprise me.

      So what's the actual riding experience? Ryan does a great job describing it above. Clunky and agricultural. It is not fast, there is no gear indicator and it will slow down on 50mph hills if you don't downshift to 3rd. There's also no tach, so where is redline? Your guess is as good as mine. Steering takes real effort, and it takes a bit to learn to steer while braking and accelerating to counter the drag of the rig. 55MPH is not a problem, even 60 is doable, but it's a real struggle to see 70MPH and terrifying above 60, so just don't do it. 2WD is engage with a lever behind my right leg, there is no differential, so if it's in 2wd, you're going straight, but it'll climb anything. The engine is loud, and the transmission is clunky, but got much better after the first oil change to Motul synthetics. It also has reverse, so parking it is simple, no pushing or pulling, just get it in neutral (easier said than done), and kick that pedal down. Shifting and other controls are conventional, although the shifter is a heel shifter for upshifts, so coming form ADV and dirt bikes that was a new experience.

      Sounds shitty, right? WRONG. It's magic. Every ride feels special. I'm not going to commute 70mi to work down i95 on it, but everywhere else it is pure joy. It's got a huge trunk and the car is big enough to carry just about anything, including a couple fishing poles and folding chairs so my boy and I can go fishing. If it won't fit in the car, it's also got a nice rack on the back on top of the spare tire that will fit all 3 corners. What's really special beyond the feeling of occasion it brings to every ride is that whenever I say I'm going to take it out either my wife or my son, and sometimes both, jump at the opportunity to come with me. I love it.

      Service

      First service comes at 300mi, and includes all oils (engine, trans, final drive), valve adjustment, adjusting all the controls, and torquing bolts. I decided to go with Motul synthetic as recommended by a few dealers. I found a ton of garbage on the magnetic drain plugs, so I'm glad I didn't leave it sitting in there. The transmission shifts noticeably better after the service. It still has a hearty clunk with each change, but no cruchiness, it goes in smoothly where before I'd occasionally get a little grind here and there on changes.

      On to the valve adjustments and bolt checking. This is one area that caused me concern. Reading on Soviet Steeds, people have had the head bolts pull out of the engine tightening then to spec in the past. Other areas don't seem to have an issue, but the head has been, and is a major issue if it happens. I did a bunch of research and called a couple dealers and was assured that they really improved the construction in later rigs, and if I tightened them to 35lb/ft it would be be fine. So with a bit of trepidation I set the torque wrench and went to work. 6 of the 8 were loose, so I'm glad I did it, and none of them stripped. 3 of the 4 valves were loose, so I tightened them up to spec (.1mm or .004in) using the simple nut adjusters. That illustrates Ural ownership. Concern over defects, all tools included, but the reality is if I didn't read online forums all I'd know is this is a really nice running bike that is easily serviced, and comes with an extensive tool kit.
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      Overall Ownership - Post 2020 Outlook
      **We Are all Dying, Act Accordingly"

      In all I'm very glad I bought my 2021 Ural Gear Up. Last year really changed my perspective on life, there were a lot of things that I was going to do "some day" even though I could do them now. Now my outlook is a modification of a line from The Departed, "We are all dying, act accordingly." So I'm trying not to put off things that I would regret never experiencing if I were on my death bed tomorrow. One of those was to get back on a bike, to teach my son to ride, to make sure that my family knows how much they mean to me.

      The Ural is part of that. I've wanted one since watching a hero driving around Fairfax VA all year, even in the snow on one about 12 years ago. It was always something I figured I'd get once the kid was out of school and I was retired. If I'd waited I'd have never known the joy of being out with my wife and son in it. Her health has really deteriorated over the last year to the point where she can't even get on the Africa Twin with me, and we always loved riding together. The Ural has made that possible again. I love riding it, working on it, even just looking at it. I love the smiles and waves I get from people when riding it, it really brings people joy to see such an unusual machine.

      No, it's not fast. It is an arm workout every time I ride it. It's also not smooth or quiet. It's perfect. It's a Ural.

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      posted in Best of Oppo
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    • I make horrible buying decisions.

      A buddy of mine has a 2002 big eye WRX that’s he’s had since new and spared no expense maintaining mechanically. He has $43k in receipts and the car is basically mechanically new. The rub is it has 240k, some rust, and an internally leaking head gasket. Also comes with a set of Blizzaks on wheels, all in good shape.

      Naturally when he told me the Subaru dealer was giving him $1k on trade I immediately bought it from him. Why? Because I’ve got space, a lift, and have wanted one of these since they were new.

      What the real question becomes is what to do with it. I could absolutely make money just selling it. But then I miss out on the fun. So do the head gaskets myself or pay someone to do them? Find a good engine to swap from another Us car? JDM swap?

      Dunno.
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    • RE: Car Show Boomers are my favorite.

      @rctothefuture Peak boomer would be the sign in front of it explaining the original color and if you go down to the ashtray option it is one of only 35000 just like it that year.

      posted in Oppositelock
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    Latest posts made by Eury

    • E-Ray is best C8

      Damn, with the wide body and everything body color, that E-Ray is gorgeous. Not something I’d ever imagined saying about a C8. Plus, super fast.

      Chevy, make me a slower, less expensive one for around $80k and I’ll buy it.

      posted in Oppositelock
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    • RE: Hurt - who did it best

      I spent a lot of time listening to NIN when that came out, fantastic video. Then years later Johnny Cash did it and blew NIN out of the water.

      posted in Oppositelock
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    • RE: Is this a first post? I suppose it is .....

      Thanks for introducing yourself! Great to read it.

      posted in Oppositelock
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    • RE: Pointless Husqvarna 701 post

      @AestheticsInMotion said in Pointless Husqvarna 701 post:

      @Eury how did I not know there's a 3rd 701 on oppo. How do you like the rally tower?

      I think I tagged you on the original post when I ordered it back in January. So far I’m really happy with it, I’ve put 200mi on before the tower and another 40 yesterday after putting it on.

      I like the tower. Gives it a small adventure bike feel, gets the wind blast off my chest, and gave me room to mount the GPS and phone. I had the Rade on my 890 as well and the lights are great, which is definitely needed on the 701.
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    • Pointless Husqvarna 701 post

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      Finally got out on the 701 today. I love this thing.

      posted in Oppositelock
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    • RE: Winter? Nah, bruh... We skipped that 5#1T...

      I test rode one of those last year at the BMW demo day.

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    • RE: German car musings

      This is easy. 997.2 Targa 4s with a manual for my sports car, Unimog for off road and hauling, and Alpina B3 touring for my daily.

      posted in Oppositelock
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    • RE: Anyone looking for a watch? Friend is selling a Rolex so you can help end civilization

      I just don't understand the expensive watch thing. I'd give $50 for that, and even then I'd give it a second thought since I have other watches I don't wear.

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    • RE: A year with the Model 3

      @Zaphod-s-Heart-of-Gold said in A year with the Model 3:

      @Eury Interesting to hear a true evaluation of living with one that isn't tainted by a love of Musk.

      I got to drive a model 3 for a few days and my experience, while not extensive, mimics your overall thoughts. Build quality seemed fine, the screen dash was much better to use as an information panel than I expected. Having no physical buttons for things like wipers is annoying and potentially dangerous but I guess most people leave everything on auto so it's not an issue. Lightning quick from a stop but does nothing to inspire driving it hard. In the end it's just a basic, pretty boring car that does car things.

      Definitely not a Musk fan. I pretty much loathe him, but he's the only car company CEO I have an opinion on, so I don't know that it should affect what car I drive. He doesn't come and hang out at the house.

      One correction on the wipers, there is a physical button. Just press the end of the stalk on the left side and it'll wipe the windshield. If you do that, it'll also pull up the menu in the lower left of the screen so you can one tap any level of continuous wipers you want.

      It's not the most intuitive thing coming from another car. My wife never really drives it (she has an ID4), and when she gets in she has trouble getting it into drive, wipers, just about everything. However, if she drove it for a day or 2 it would be natural, just like anything. I have similar issues when I drive her car, and it's fairly conventional.

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    • RE: A year with the Model 3

      @functionoverfashion said in A year with the Model 3:

      @Eury said in A year with the Model 3:

      It's the only car I've ever driven where I don't feel the need to screw around with the auto climate control all the time because it just works.

      It's funny, didn't you have an E46? Because I have said this same thing about my E46, I would go months without touching the heating controls at all.

      Anyway, great write up and I love the honesty. I think this would be a perfect car for my wife to drive her ~100mi daily commute on the highway every day. But she loves the Mini... for now...

      Yes I did. I messed with that one too.

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