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[dem beats 1,223]

Seth what do machines like that do that I cannot do with a laptop and some software?

[///M5 2,833]

Ha, it is a laptop

[///M5 2,833]

Stefan, here you go. It has to be better than your hot chocolate. I mean fuck, it's bulletproof.

http://www.bulletproofexec.com/how-to-make-your-coffee-bulletproof-and-your-morning-too/

[dem beats 1,223]

Any tips on how to make amazing cold press coffee Sean?

[dem beats 1,223]

My guess is it would be tough to beat the price/value of the dun bros jug.

10 buck refills FTW.

[///M5 2,833]

I don't make cold press, not that I don't lik it buthat is one aspect of coffee I can't help with

[Quentin Jarrell 671]

Any tips on how to make amazing cold press coffee Sean?

Just use a french press and let it sit overnight?   Not sure about where y'all are from but we drink a ton of coffee around here.  I normally drink

 

http://www.communitycoffee.com/product/Gourmet-Coffee/Dark-Roast/12oz-Ground-Louisiana-Blend

 

or 

 

http://www.communitycoffee.com/product/Our-Traditional-Coffee/All-Coffee-and-Chicory/12oz-Ground-Coffee-and-Chicory

 

we drink a lot of chicory down here

[sandt38 448]

Seth what do machines like that do that I cannot do with a laptop and some software?

You would need hardware including a 4 channel Pico Scope (the advanced kit is closest to my unit's capabilities and adapters), A DMM, A graphing Meter, and a J2534 communication device (see AES Wave for all devices), Software for ~40 manufacturers, an information system like Mitchell On Demand, Alldata, or Shopkey, and a shop management program.

While I truly believe you can buy a better overall component set, I feel for the money it is difficult to beat. For a tech like me, it is really a nice all in one system. I have filled most of the gaps with my Maxidas DS708m which is a really capable scanner with a shitpot full of bi-directional controlls (although the graphing is atrocious).

[dem beats 1,223]

Speaking damn Latin. Lol

I'll use the Google machine when I get home from work.

:-)

[dem beats 1,223]

WHAT DOES THE FOX SAY??????

DAMN YOU PENG.

Been stuck in my head for a couple days.

[Impious 1,476]

So I tried replacing my trunk torsion bars with gas struts. All went well, but the struts (60lb force, 2 of them) are clearly not strong enough. Picking that force was just a guess based on some Internet searching. I couldn't find anything to actually tell me the force I would need for my particular trunk (94 Roadmaster).

Any ideas?

[sandt38 448]

Speaking damn Latin. Lol

I'll use the Google machine when I get home from work.

:-)

 

Pico Scope

 

DMM (I own an older Fluke 87)

 

Graphing meter

 

J2534 interface (roughly the same interface I have, but mine is SnapOn rebranded Cardaq)

 

Mitchell OnDemand, Alldata, Shopkey  (The shop management program and the information systems)

 

I basically incorporate ~$20-30K in equipment, software, and capabilities in one tool. Granted, the factory softwares offer expanded capabilities, but they need to be paid for via annual subscription, or short term subscriptions. For annual software subscriptions you are looking at anywhere from $800-1800 a year. I am figuring several 2-3 day subscriptions (generally from $25-50) in my $20-30K estimate. My updates cost ~$1200 a year, for all 40 manufacturers.

[sandt38 448]

So I tried replacing my trunk torsion bars with gas struts. All went well, but the struts (60lb force, 2 of them) are clearly not strong enough. Picking that force was just a guess based on some Internet searching. I couldn't find anything to actually tell me the force I would need for my particular trunk (94 Roadmaster).

Any ideas?

 

 

Torsion bars have nothing to do with shocks. Torsion bars take the place of springs (albeit leaf or coils). Shocks are simply absorption mechanisms. Springs maintain ride height, and act as a floating coupler between the vehicle and road.

 

But Roadmasters use coil springs front and rear IIRC... What are you calling torsion bars?

[///M5 2,833]

Posts from nexus 7

[sandt38 448]

Holy shit... trunk bars... I'll STFU.

[///M5 2,833]

Holy shit... trunk bars... I'll STFU.

although I thought he had a wagon, lol

[Quentin Jarrell 671]

So I tried replacing my trunk torsion bars with gas struts. All went well, but the struts (60lb force, 2 of them) are clearly not strong enough. Picking that force was just a guess based on some Internet searching. I couldn't find anything to actually tell me the force I would need for my particular trunk (94 Roadmaster).

Any ideas?

https://myspace.com/audibelcustoms/video/72-lemons/27297044

Edited September 12, 2013 by Quentin Jarrell

[///M5 2,833]

Any tips on how to make amazing cold press coffee Sean?

Just use a french press and let it sit overnight?   Not sure about where y'all are from but we drink a ton of coffee around here.  I normally drink

 

http://www.communitycoffee.com/product/Gourmet-Coffee/Dark-Roast/12oz-Ground-Louisiana-Blend

 

or 

 

http://www.communitycoffee.com/product/Our-Traditional-Coffee/All-Coffee-and-Chicory/12oz-Ground-Coffee-and-Chicory

 

we drink a lot of chicory down here

ah yes, le cafard

http://www.foodrenegade.com/your-coffee-has-ground-up-bugs/

[///M5 2,833]

Well now that I've had the tablet running for 3 minutes it is time to root it and wipe it.

Oh, and Asus Nexus > Sam Tab 2...by a lot. SO MUCH snappier.

[Quentin Jarrell 671]

 

Any tips on how to make amazing cold press coffee Sean?

Just use a french press and let it sit overnight?   Not sure about where y'all are from but we drink a ton of coffee around here.  I normally drink

 

http://www.communitycoffee.com/product/Gourmet-Coffee/Dark-Roast/12oz-Ground-Louisiana-Blend

 

or 

 

http://www.communitycoffee.com/product/Our-Traditional-Coffee/All-Coffee-and-Chicory/12oz-Ground-Coffee-and-Chicory

 

we drink a lot of chicory down here

 

ah yes, le cafard

http://www.foodrenegade.com/your-coffee-has-ground-up-bugs/

I inspect commodities for a living.  I can guarantee you that EVERYTHING you buy or its ingredients that you put in your mouth has been infested  at one point or another.  I can also guarantee that community's warehouse and factory is free of any type of infestation as they are a client and are right down the street from us.

[///M5 2,833]

Link was too good when you show us ground coffee. The problem is that it is pre-ground. Once you grind your beans lose most of their life in minutes, not hours or days. Hell, unground once roasted they are basically shot 2 weeks post roast. Once ground it is nuts how fast they go bad.

[Quentin Jarrell 671]

This untrue about non ground beans. Beans have a harvest season just like any other crop. There aren't many countries that have harvest avaliable from Feb to end of May. Of corse this verses by a few weeks depending in yearly seas only changes but most beans in the US are at least 6 months old before they reach the consumer.

[Impious 1,476]

So I tried replacing my trunk torsion bars with gas struts. All went well, but the struts (60lb force, 2 of them) are clearly not strong enough. Picking that force was just a guess based on some Internet searching. I couldn't find anything to actually tell me the force I would need for my particular trunk (94 Roadmaster).

Any ideas?

https://myspace.com/audibelcustoms/video/72-lemons/27297044

First....what the hell, who uses myspace these days?

 

Second...totally not going the automated route....LOL.  Just want to pick a gas spring strong enough that holds the truck open without lifting the rear tires off the ground when it flips open.

[Tirefryr 1,742]

So I tried replacing my trunk torsion bars with gas struts. All went well, but the struts (60lb force, 2 of them) are clearly not strong enough. Picking that force was just a guess based on some Internet searching. I couldn't find anything to actually tell me the force I would need for my particular trunk (94 Roadmaster).

Any ideas?

I've used linear actuators both pneumatic and electric. 

 

You should also be able to find a spring loaded absorber as well that will hold tension in the open direction.

[Tirefryr 1,742]

Why not just use stronger springs?  They even make them that only release when depressed.