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  1. mikefocke replied to the thread California APPROVES Aftermarket Catalytic Converters!.

    Just got a NC inspection done for $13.50. 5 minutes. No smog. Just safety.

    Jan 19, 2026 at 12:44 PM
  2. mikefocke replied to the thread In retaliation to Trump, Canada will import Chinese EVs.

    You are a manufacturer. You have two choices once you decide your market requires 6 distinct vehicles for you to be profitable. 1....

    Jan 19, 2026 at 12:41 PM
  3. mikefocke replied to the thread Lug Studs.

    Porsche uses the lug bolts too and provides a threaded peg you put into the top hole so you lift the wheel and hang it on the peg until...

    Jan 19, 2026 at 12:04 PM
  4. mikefocke replied to the thread In retaliation to Trump, Canada will import Chinese EVs.

    Low impact, inconveniences lots of citizens, nice tool to have in your bag. Destroys manufacturing as workers can't get to plants.

    Jan 18, 2026 at 2:45 PM
  5. mikefocke replied to the thread Nvidia’s ChatGPT moment for self-driving.

    Try autotempest to find a car from various sources. Lots of private party postings from multiple sites.

    Jan 17, 2026 at 6:11 PM
  6. mikefocke replied to the thread In retaliation to Trump, Canada will import Chinese EVs.

    Imagine the scenario where Chinese vehicles have penetrated the US market and there is a dispute between the countries at some level....

    Jan 17, 2026 at 12:44 PM
  7. mikefocke replied to the thread this website has gone ballistic..

    In NC and having connection and maintaining a good signal at many sites. No real idea where they are hosted but it isn't on my end.

    Jan 16, 2026 at 1:49 PM
  8. mikefocke replied to the thread Tesla full self-driving (FSD) now goes behind monthly paywall.

    I drive a '19 Toyota. Paid for a maping update. Maybe $300 ! Ouch. Does less well going to the same places than my wife's '21 Toyota...

    Jan 16, 2026 at 1:46 PM