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Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 05-07-2024, 07:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 275
Posted By docwra
This seems to check out:...

This seems to check out: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185261410951

Original part number was 93170402, revised number is 95599870, both are described as Dex-cool so should be fine :thumbs:
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 04-26-2024, 03:44 AM
Replies: 2,030
Views: 432,601
Posted By docwra
Youre assuming EVs only last half as long as EVs...

Youre assuming EVs only last half as long as EVs (they dont) and youre not taking into account clean power generation.
EVs are also constantly developing, getting more range per kW where ICE cars...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 04-25-2024, 02:18 AM
Replies: 2,030
Views: 432,601
Posted By docwra
This too, we are just over a year into owning the...

This too, we are just over a year into owning the E-Tron and I dont miss an opportunity to floor it - 500 lb/ft from 0 rpm never gets old :smiling1:
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 04-24-2024, 02:50 AM
Replies: 2,030
Views: 432,601
Posted By docwra
But where do you draw the line? Ive had plenty...

But where do you draw the line?
Ive had plenty of diesel/petrol workhorses, Id have preferred electric power in all of those in every situation apart from time critical 400+ mile journeys.
Id...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 04-23-2024, 03:50 AM
Replies: 2,030
Views: 432,601
Posted By docwra
Definitely not me typing "its" rather than "they"...

Definitely not me typing "its" rather than "they" in my post :facepalm:
Ive edited now, apologies.

What youve written is accurate IMO. While there is a big push to get people into EVs, even if...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 04-22-2024, 07:58 AM
Replies: 2,030
Views: 432,601
Posted By docwra
Ive been told by at least 3 people in this thread...

Ive been told by at least 3 people in this thread that the above is incorrect.

You know they are incorrect, I know they are incorrect but as with much of the EV debate he who shouts loudest gets...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 04-08-2024, 08:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 815
Posted By docwra
If youre going to keep a car for 20 years while...

If youre going to keep a car for 20 years while it appreciates you also need to factor in storage, insurance and maintenance costs, people often overlook this.

That said, if you make the right...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 03-24-2024, 04:12 AM
Replies: 2,030
Views: 432,601
Posted By docwra
Not quite. The "old" Fiat 500 doesnt meet EU...

Not quite. The "old" Fiat 500 doesnt meet EU cybersecurity standards anymore, so going forward they are using the chassis that has so far only been offered with EV powerplant, Porsche Macan and...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 03-13-2024, 02:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,809
Posted By docwra
I dont know the brand, they were part of the...

I dont know the brand, they were part of the Redline phase 3 package: https://www.redline-motorsports.net/2014-2015-z28-camaro-packages/



Yeah, from speaking to people more knowledgeable than...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 03-12-2024, 12:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,809
Posted By docwra
Mine was literally wedged up against the lambada...

Mine was literally wedged up against the lambada sensor otherwise it would have fallen out (probably better TBH):

https://i.imgur.com/7haJybMm.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/x3Vv83Im.jpg

Bonus pic...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 03-12-2024, 09:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,809
Posted By docwra
Probably time for an update ...... strap in, its...

Probably time for an update ...... strap in, its been an exciting ride.

Got the car back home after the trackdays put it onto an OBD and saw various codes related to breathing and the evap...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 02-14-2024, 07:23 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 13,693
Posted By docwra
Are you genuinely that stupid? Theres no ban on...

Are you genuinely that stupid? Theres no ban on ICE vehicles, they just wont be sold new. In 11 years time. If the law doesnt get changed again.

This is exactly what Im talking about, once again...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 02-14-2024, 03:26 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 13,693
Posted By docwra
Totally. But you dont expect wholesale rejection...

Totally. But you dont expect wholesale rejection of the fact they are selling well, or can be totally clean, or cost less to run, there seems to be some kind of underlying hatred towards them.


...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 02-13-2024, 08:23 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 13,693
Posted By docwra
I actually run 3 EVs and Ive been trying to make...

I actually run 3 EVs and Ive been trying to make this case on here for about 3 months. I gave up last week as I was basically being called a liar for quoting facts.
Its crazy how people can be so...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 02-07-2024, 03:12 AM
Replies: 2,030
Views: 432,601
Posted By docwra
A few points and then I think Im going to leave...

A few points and then I think Im going to leave this alone, the whataboutery here is getting ****ing ridiculous.

1. Yes, we pay more for power than the USA. We have for the entire 45 years Ive...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 02-06-2024, 03:55 AM
Replies: 2,030
Views: 432,601
Posted By docwra
This insistence that Im somehow lying by...

This insistence that Im somehow lying by providing actual, realtime power generation numbers is getting a bit tired now.

Ive made a couple of posts around 0930 where its been more than 50% clean...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 02-06-2024, 03:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,771
Posted By docwra
I think its the only way with crypto too, buy it,...

I think its the only way with crypto too, buy it, forget about it for a few years, hopefully get a nice surprise when you remember again.
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 02-05-2024, 05:45 AM
Replies: 2,030
Views: 432,601
Posted By docwra
Post #1725 includes a hyperlink to a realtime...

Post #1725 includes a hyperlink to a realtime breakdown of UK power generation and I mention it in at least 3 other posts, for the record: https://grid.iamkate.com/ - its 10.4% fossil fuels atm. ...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 02-01-2024, 04:05 AM
Replies: 2,030
Views: 432,601
Posted By docwra
By all means disagree with my opinion but not...

By all means disagree with my opinion but not with the facts.

Pretty much every post quoting my actual experience is followed up by someone telling me Im wrong and I finish up repeating the same...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 01-31-2024, 07:56 AM
Replies: 2,030
Views: 432,601
Posted By docwra
You can actually check in realtime:...

You can actually check in realtime: https://grid.iamkate.com/ right now 25% is fossil fuels which makes the other bit a lot closer to 100%.
This doesnt include solar panels in private homes,...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 01-30-2024, 07:52 AM
Replies: 2,030
Views: 432,601
Posted By docwra
There is far, far more Cobalt used in production...

There is far, far more Cobalt used in production of batteries for vapes, mobiles phones and power tools, the "intellectually honest" would appreciate that its not an EV problem.



And if there...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 01-30-2024, 04:10 AM
Replies: 2,030
Views: 432,601
Posted By docwra
Theres no more Cobalt mining now than there was...

Theres no more Cobalt mining now than there was 10 years ago and its not just limited to EVs, Cobalt is in nearly every battery for every application. Best get that mobile phone in the garbage ASAP. ...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 01-26-2024, 03:34 AM
Replies: 2,030
Views: 432,601
Posted By docwra
The distances and rubbish public transport in the...

The distances and rubbish public transport in the US I cant argue with, but the biggest UK cities are roughly the same population as the biggest US cities, the bits that didnt get destroyed in WW2...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 01-25-2024, 07:13 AM
Replies: 2,030
Views: 432,601
Posted By docwra
Its unusual to have to wait for a charger in UK,...

Its unusual to have to wait for a charger in UK, its got a lot better recently, apparently there are now 53K charging points which is up 45% on 2022.

Likewise all new build houses and apartments...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 01-18-2024, 10:04 AM
Replies: 2,030
Views: 432,601
Posted By docwra
Speaking from UK experience it seems they just...

Speaking from UK experience it seems they just werent very reliable to begin with, it does seem to have improved in the last 18 months though.

Its rare to see an entire charging stall fail but it...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 01-18-2024, 08:45 AM
Replies: 2,030
Views: 432,601
Posted By docwra
This includes no data or experience of anyone...

This includes no data or experience of anyone outside USA which is no problem if youre only talking about the USA market but like the rest of the anti EV scribblings he seems to be suggesting these...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 01-17-2024, 03:56 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,127
Posted By docwra
https://i.imgur.com/ONAQzdTl.jpg This is a...

https://i.imgur.com/ONAQzdTl.jpg

This is a pic from a road trip on the NC500 in Scotland, 500 miles round some of the best driving roads youll find anywhere in the world. We generally attempt to...
Forum: Off-topic Discussions 01-17-2024, 03:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,026
Posted By docwra
I just posted in the EV thread - 87% of new car...

I just posted in the EV thread - 87% of new car sales in Norway are EVs, it gets pretty cold there too ....... maybe its not the cars?
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 01-17-2024, 03:39 AM
Replies: 2,030
Views: 432,601
Posted By docwra
New car sales in Norway are currently 87% EV, the...

New car sales in Norway are currently 87% EV, the government have legislated that all new cars sold by 2025 should be zero emission.

I know geography isnt always you guys strongest suit but it...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 01-17-2024, 03:34 AM
Replies: 2,030
Views: 432,601
Posted By docwra
The end of the first paragraph literally says...

The end of the first paragraph literally says "None of this screams “save the environment” to me"
Thats not facts, thats opinion, and that particular opinion doesnt take into account clean power...
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