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MattsAwesomeStuff wrote: ↑Thu Jan 04, 2024 2:18 am
Should've grabbed a Prius pedal while you were picking and/or pulling.

This is one of those items that is perplexingly hard because of how easy it is. People will say stuff like "Oh, plenty of vehicles use digital pedals these days, any will work." Well I can't go to a store and buy an "any'. I can't go to a junkyard and remove it from an "any". It's common enough people don't want to list what makes/models because it feels wasteful, but not common enough that someone who didn't know exactly what to look for wouldn't waste most of their time and be frustrated.

I feel like it would be better to say "Dozens of vehicles use these. Here's 6 of the most common vehicles sold that are already 10-15 years old in junkyards to take them from, each is a little different depending on what you'd like, all will work." That's something someone can ask for, shop for, or look for themselves.

The only reason I have a Prius pedal is because it was literally the only vehicle anyone listed by name that had a suitable pedal. Maybe it's the worst of the options available, maybe it's the best. I don't know.

jrbe wrote: ↑Fri Jan 12, 2024 11:24 pm One for each motor?

MattsAwesomeStuff wrote: ↑Thu Jan 04, 2024 2:18 am
Should've grabbed a Prius pedal while you were picking and/or pulling.

Tachopis wrote: ↑Thu Feb 29, 2024 8:07 pm Hey Gregski, I'd like to ask you a question that I haven't found by diving into your posts and videos. You started by installing the Tesla PCS charger with DCDC; are you still using it? Because I think you've been trying other solutions, right? I would like to install it in the Jag I'm converting, with Damien's controller, but I can't find many examples where everything (Charger and DCDC) worked without issues. If you're not using it, could you tell me why? Thanks dude, soooo cool truck you have a loooot of work I know.

Gregski wrote: ↑Fri Jan 12, 2024 8:12 pmChallenge Accepted! IMG_0923.JPG

MattsAwesomeStuff wrote: ↑Fri Mar 01, 2024 2:15 am Btw, what was pedal #2? I hacked my straight Prius pedal into almost exactly that shape because I didn't know there was something like that out there.

Opel Accelerator 13.jpg

Gregski wrote: ↑Fri Mar 01, 2024 3:32 am Doing things the hard way, you would think you are auditioning for Good Enuff Garage? don't walk by any unmarked white vans with no windows, we might just abduct you, we are always on the lookout for a Lead Fabricator

Gregski wrote: ↑Fri Mar 01, 2024 3:32 amwe are always on the lookout for a Lead Fabricator

MattsAwesomeStuff wrote: ↑Fri Mar 01, 2024 9:04 pm You're aware that I "machined" a coupler by spinning it up full speed on the motor, and then easing a 7" circular saw blade into it yes?

Somewhere, deep down inside, you have standards. They're there, I know they are.

And mine are lower.

Jacobsmess wrote: ↑Fri Mar 01, 2024 10:26 pm What do you think happened to the last "lead fabricator"? it's a job that requires a particular willingness...

Gregski wrote: ↑Mon Aug 28, 2023 2:06 pm

DISTANCE	DESTINATION	DESCRIPTION
15.0	Best Mates Domicile	and this is mostly freeway driving
13.0	Mamas House	go over there to replace the batteries in her TV remote
8.3	KAISER	doctor
7.4	Costco	cheap pizza aint gonna eat itself
7.0	Airport	flights
4.1	Golden1 Credit Union	like a bank but staffed by actual humans
3.8	O'Reilly	truck parts
3.5	Home Depot	maintenance and repairs
2.8	Target	toilet paper & paper towels source
2.7	Optometrist	one visit per year
2.7	Olive Garden (Restaurant)	Zuppa Toscana
2.6	Dentist	two visits per year
2.4	UPS	AMAZON returns mostly
2.3	Taqueria (Restaurant)	Taco Tuesdays
2.1	NAPA	truck parts
1.8	Raley's	grocery store
1.8	AutoZone	truck parts
1.8	KOHL's	AMAZON returns mostly
1.7	Chang's (Restaurant)	Chinese food
1.7	Post Office	shipping & stamps
1.6	Jack's Urban Eats (Restaurant)	one of few restaurants all family members like
1.4	Track 7 Brewery	BEER & Food Trucks
0.7	CVS	toilet paper & paper towels source, if I don't feel like driving all the way to Target
0.6	ACE Hardware	maintenance and repairs, if I don't feel like driving all the way to Home Depot

Alibro wrote: ↑Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:09 pm I can't believe you made a spreadsheet of your local journeys.

Gregski wrote: ↑Mon Mar 18, 2024 4:01 pm a brand new one only 4.5 miles away from our house, I better update this table!

Oh, and this one is getting EV chargers, awesome !

P.S.Mangelsdorf wrote: ↑Tue Mar 19, 2024 2:30 pm They just built one about the same distance from my house, and despite 5-10 paved acres, didn't put in any charging infrastructure. And its on a route that needs more anyways!

Gregski wrote: ↑Tue Mar 19, 2024 2:37 pm ours did not get a gas station so everyone is bent about that, but it shares a parking lot with Chevron

Alibro wrote: ↑Wed May 01, 2024 6:51 am One pedal driving?