NorCal (Bay Area) OFF-TOPIC Chat Thread

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Anyone own a pocket-size portable jump starter? I'm looking to get one, and I'm not sure which one to get. I've read some mixed reviews for each one. Just wanted some insight from someone who owns one.

[BigFatFlip]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

Anyone own a pocket-size portable jump starter? I'm looking to get one, and I'm not sure which one to get. I've read some mixed reviews for each one. Just wanted some insight from someone who owns one.

I have both the antigravity and the powerall (for the wife's car). Haven't had to use the powerall, but would definitely recommend the antigravity, it has saved our bacon more than once (dead battery while camping, nearest town is 2 hrs away)

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

I have both the antigravity and the powerall (for the wife's car). Haven't had to use the powerall, but would definitely recommend the antigravity, it has saved our bacon more than once (dead battery while camping, nearest town is 2 hrs away)

Are there different models? If so, which one did you get? How long have you had it?

[BigFatFlip]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

Are there different models? If so, which one did you get? How long have you had it?

Have had this antigravity "kit" for about 3 years. Did 4 jump starts on my tacoma and still had 40% charge left(while stranded out camping). That was 2 years ago, have not had to use it since, but I still make sure its charged at least once a month (still holds charge pretty well, usually at ~75% before recharging).
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FDYYK4A/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1#productDetails"]Amazon.com: Antigravity Batteries Micro-Start Jump Starter/Personal Power Supply XP-1 XP-1: Automotive[/ame]

Got the wife this powerall for xmas last year. Only used it to charge our phones a couple times while camping, worked just fine.
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/PowerAll-PBJS12000R-Rosso-Portable-Starter/dp/B00D42AFS8/ref=sr_1_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1423118994&sr= 1-2&keywords=powerall"]Amazon.com: PowerAll PBJS12000R Rosso Red/Black Portable Power Bank and Car Jump Starter: Automotive[/ame]

Hope this helps!

[BriRZed]

I've been trying out this web application called Patina (getpatina.com) which is used to consolidate all the things related to your car, kind of like a journal, kind of like a profile. You can store pics, maintenance records etc., and they have a companion mobile app (iOS, I think android is on the way). It's a pretty neat idea, and I pretty much found it out of a desire to go more paperless and keep better records, especially since I'm the first owner...

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

Have had this antigravity "kit" for about 3 years. Did 4 jump starts on my tacoma and still had 40% charge left(while stranded out camping). That was 2 years ago, have not had to use it since, but I still make sure its charged at least once a month (still holds charge pretty well, usually at ~75% before recharging).
Amazon.com: Antigravity Batteries Micro-Start Jump Starter/Personal Power Supply XP-1 XP-1: Automotive

Got the wife this powerall for xmas last year. Only used it to charge our phones a couple times while camping, worked just fine.
Amazon.com: PowerAll PBJS12000R Rosso Red/Black Portable Power Bank and Car Jump Starter: Automotive

Hope this helps!

Helps, but I'm just concerned with the hit or miss reviews for each jumper pack. I just don't want to order one, have it either DOA or crap out in a couple of months.

[MyRx]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

LOL @ the guy who called a passing play on the 1 yard line.

Sorry but I gotta intervene. Not so much a horrible OFFENSIVE call but more of a greater DEFENSIVE play. Seahawks took a gamble to throw off 100 million people watching (give it to Lynch) but lost. Guarantee, if it hadn't been the awesome-est DEFENSIVE play in NFL history, I'd be down a track day right now haha

The real question is, is Brady better than Joe?

[BigFatFlip]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

Helps, but I'm just concerned with the hit or miss reviews for each jumper pack. I just don't want to order one, have it either DOA or crap out in a couple of months.

That's always a gamble, its gonna be the same for any battery type device weather it be a jumper pack or just a tiny lipstick charger. I'd say just keep your manufacturer's warranty on hand. Amazon also has a pretty good return/replacement policy (make sure its stated on the item ofcourse).

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

That's always a gamble, its gonna be the same for any battery type device weather it be a jumper pack or just a tiny lipstick charger. I'd say just keep your manufacturer's warranty on hand. Amazon also has a pretty good return/replacement policy (make sure its stated on the item ofcourse).

I read you can't ship it back due to the battery being considered hazardous material =(

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Anyone here have a stock twin with a 91 tune with OFT? Still debating on if it's something I want to do. Pros and cons from anyone with personal experience would help. lol

[Rachey's FR-S]

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[ck-GT86]

Starting to get clutter in my garage....what did you all do with your stock headers and axle-back? Can the parts be recycled somewhere or better to toss them in the garbage?

.ck

[ZOMFGAARON]

Originally Posted by Rachey's FR-S

Shared to me by @mellowyellow from his FB:



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[tahdizzle]

Originally Posted by ck-GT86

Starting to get clutter in my garage....what did you all do with your stock headers and axle-back? Can the parts be recycled somewhere or better to toss them in the garbage?

.ck

Keep them. For smog time or when/if you sell it.