Recent content by Brian P

I'm too European for this ... There should be a "40 area" sign on every entrance to the area and there should be a cancellation, our version would be "end 40 area", in the opposite direction, i.e. every exit. A sign indicating a different speed limit cancels the "area". "Ends" means the...

Maybe Blazer or one of the Cadillacs to have more-or-less the same but different? I see quite a few Cadillac Lyriqs out there. The Bolt got some stuff fixed. 104 000 km. Left front wheel bearing and left front stabiliser end-link have both been making noise for a while; replaced those today...

... and put it in an open floor area away from flammable or expensive stuff in the extremely unlikely event that the case splits and dumps sulfuric acid everywhere. If you have a security system in the house, the control box probably contains a sealed lead acid battery, that's how it keeps...

I'm not sure about the "controlled" bit.

Supposedly an on-board air compressor, though in reality, probably hot air.

Someone pointed out that as soon as something leaves the ground and performs intentionally controlled flight, it's subject to FAA rules. Pointless.

I have seen airbag vests worn overtop of leathers. Are any of the airbag vests homologated for that usage? I know of airbag systems that are designed to be worn under (inside) the leathers. The leathers need to fit loosely enough for the airbag to expand inside. Personally I'd rather stay with...

What's broken? I've not seen any issues lately. (don't forget to include what hardware, what operating system, what browser ... it can make a difference, what isn't broken for me might be broken for someone else)

No picture, so questions. Is the license plate illuminated (white)? Are the rear turn signals separate (not combined with tail/brake), more than 220mm/9" apart, and operate as they should? Tail and brake lamps operate as they should? No dark tinted lenses? License plate is AT the rear and...

Hah. 120-ish litres at current diesel prices would do that. Meanwhile ... This past weekend I drove the Bolt to Shannonville and back for their 50th-anniversary celebration (which was a good event). Started out at 95% because I know I no longer have to charge to 100% for such trips, there's...

For someone who drives so little, it makes little sense to trade in, until your current vehicle becomes unserviceable and you have no choice. At that point, buy used.

Not that simple. I am pretty sure the footpeg brackets are operating as designed, which means there's no point replacing them. Any news on why your throttle blades aren't fully returning to idle position? Has to be a mechanical obstruction.

Shut isn't shut all the way. In the rest (idling) position, the gap between the throttle and the inside of the throttle body should be next to nothing, and it's way too much. See 38 - 45ish and 58 seconds into the video. The next challenge is to find out why the throttles aren't closing all the...

I'm out. Looks like the edge of the storm is just west of here.

Incoming on weather radar ...