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Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 04-18-2024, 03:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 60
Posted By flipb
Feel free to DM me for more detail, but: I...

Feel free to DM me for more detail, but:

I bought a used Model S in 2016. It had 41K miles. Came with 4 years of bumper-to-bumper coverage; back then Tesla had a true CPO program. Since it's an...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 04-18-2024, 11:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 60
Posted By flipb
The DMV needs a third-party EV shop

Just a little rant. Our area has one of the highest concentrations of EVs in the country outside of California. Many of them are now beyond manufacturer warranty coverage. It's super frustrating that...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 01-03-2024, 03:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 789
Posted By flipb
A little bit more of a drive for you, but Fairfax...

A little bit more of a drive for you, but Fairfax accepts e-waste six days per week at the I-66 transfer station.
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/publicworks/recycling-trash/electronics

Says it's...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 12-18-2023, 02:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,783
Posted By flipb
Um... scroll up? ...

Um... scroll up?

https://dorkiphus.net/porsche/showpost.php?p=660017&postcount=3
Forum: Other Technical Discussions 11-18-2023, 08:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 546
Posted By flipb
They are 215/45 ZR 17 The model is Delinte...

They are 215/45 ZR 17

The model is Delinte DH2 -- I think it's a summer tire.
Forum: Other Technical Discussions 11-18-2023, 09:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 546
Posted By flipb
What to do with relatively new tires? (I just don't like them)

Bought my son a used car earlier this year, and it came with a cheap set of Delinte tires. I'd never heard of the brand but apparently they're not-quite-bottom of the barrel among the cheap foreign...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 11-07-2023, 11:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 389
Posted By flipb
Arlington teen wins Karting championship

https://wjla.com/sports/high-school/arlington-virginia-teen-hudson-schwartz-wins-250k-in-lucas-oil-race-championship-winner-racer-indy-car-first-place-speed-race-cars-sports-formula1-f1-racing
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 11-03-2023, 03:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,593
Posted By flipb
Signs of a -6 > Five lug wheels (though many...

Signs of a -6

> Five lug wheels (though many /4's have been converted)
> Ignition on the left (though some factory /6's used /4 ignitions on the right)
> Hand throttle lever on the floor
>...
Forum: Fun Runs and Upcoming Events in our area. 10-02-2023, 09:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,191
Posted By flipb
I'm going to go ahead and cancel this in case...

I'm going to go ahead and cancel this in case anyone had it penciled on their calendar. In addition to low response, I've also got a badly dragging front brake which probably means all new brake...
Forum: Fun Runs and Upcoming Events in our area. 09-21-2023, 08:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,191
Posted By flipb
Bumping this to see how many are interested.

Bumping this to see how many are interested.
Forum: Fun Runs and Upcoming Events in our area. 09-06-2023, 04:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,191
Posted By flipb
You're both welcome to drive whatever you want,...

You're both welcome to drive whatever you want, even if the engine's in the wrong place.
Forum: Fun Runs and Upcoming Events in our area. 09-06-2023, 03:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,191
Posted By flipb
That's the plan! No coincidence that I tried...

That's the plan!

No coincidence that I tried to pick a date during "914 season" :cool:
Forum: Fun Runs and Upcoming Events in our area. 09-06-2023, 11:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,191
Posted By flipb
Potential Fun Run October 15 for fans of the 914

Canceling this event
Sorry all - my 914 needs brake work and I probably won't get it done in time.



In an attempt to meet some more local 914 owners, I had proposed a low-key event on Sunday,...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 07-23-2023, 12:48 PM
Replies: 5,278
Views: 838,698
Posted By flipb
Could it have been this one...

Could it have been this one (https://dorkiphus.net/porsche/showpost.php?p=585791&postcount=4832)? Believe that's John Brown.
Forum: Fun Runs and Upcoming Events in our area. 07-20-2023, 04:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 519
Posted By flipb
Fortunately, my bar for non-profit effectiveness...

Fortunately, my bar for non-profit effectiveness is significantly lower when they're offering me a chance to drive with a bunch of other classic cars.
Forum: Fun Runs and Upcoming Events in our area. 07-20-2023, 11:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 519
Posted By flipb
Gentleman's Drive for Men's Health - September 24, 2023

I was given a flyer for this event last Saturday at Katie's. Don't know much about it. Is anyone here more involved?

https://www.gentlemansdrive.com/

It's a global event to raise money for...
Forum: Other Stuff For Sale 07-05-2023, 10:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 381
Posted By flipb
We have exactly eight 6" can lights in our...

We have exactly eight 6" can lights in our basement that I despise. I'd love to take these off your hands. Will send a PM.
Forum: Other Stuff For Sale 05-28-2023, 12:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 248
Posted By flipb
Free tires - Goodyear Eagle RS-A 19"

Cleaning out my garage and it's time to get rid of my spare set of tires. These were on my Tesla Model S when I bought it in 2016. They still have plenty of tread left. I replaced them when I bought...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 04-27-2023, 09:59 AM
Replies: 5,278
Views: 838,698
Posted By flipb
Someone enjoyed the targa weather and drove this...

Someone enjoyed the targa weather and drove this to work today.
66778
Forum: Track Talk 04-14-2023, 11:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,537
Posted By flipb
Better than "spins like a hammer" :razz:

Better than "spins like a hammer" :razz:
Forum: Track Talk 04-14-2023, 09:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,537
Posted By flipb
This is very tempting. Would I be out of place...

This is very tempting. Would I be out of place showing up in a 914? Would love to get a little more practice time learning its handling limits.
Forum: Track Talk 03-31-2023, 09:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,839
Posted By flipb
I'll be devil's advocate here. I understand...

I'll be devil's advocate here.

I understand there's a concern about being able to extinguish a Li-ion battery fire. But to balance that a little bit:

1. Pure EVs have car fires at about 1/60th...
Forum: Fun Runs and Upcoming Events in our area. 03-13-2023, 10:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,126
Posted By flipb
I can't make either 4/8 nor 4/22, but might be...

I can't make either 4/8 nor 4/22, but might be interested in something like this another time. I have friends that swear by the Moo Thru ice cream shop near Bealeton, might be a fun spot to add to...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 02-23-2023, 08:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,969
Posted By flipb
ASG okay? (Fire nearby)

Apparently there was a 2-alarm fire in the "2800 block of Dorr Ave" last night. The address of ASG is 2810 Dorr Ave. Anybody heard anything?
...
Forum: Professional Help 02-01-2023, 03:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,085
Posted By flipb
PM sent.

PM sent.
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