Sourcing question

Where do people usually source used packs/cells from?

Where are some good new bulk cheap sources (I saw they go for $2+ per cell and that seems nuts)?

What are some of the best and some of the acceptable brands and why (other than Samsung, I know they're great)?

Thank you!

reddit.com
u/Orion_Unbreakable — 6 days ago

Android 17 / charging / 9a question

I have a pixel 9a currently with android 16. It keeps asking for permission to download android 17 but I had read that it had some issues early on. Are all the issues ironed out or should I hold out a little longer? Thanks for your input!

Secondly, I've had it for almost a year and it's starting to have issues with the USB c port. Only 1 of the two grip/clamp things is holding the cable in the phone and sometimes the cable will just pop out of the phone or be half in but not charging. I've only had Motorolas before this, I switched to pixel in hopes of a longer lasting phone (only ever got 3 years out of the Motorolas). Thoughts on the port issues? Thanks again!

reddit.com
u/Orion_Unbreakable — 12 days ago

Cisco AP question

I have an air-ap2802i-b-k9 access point. I was wondering if there's a quick and easy way to turn it into a "plug and play" AP for home use? If not, I'll figure something else out. Thank you for your time!

reddit.com
u/Orion_Unbreakable — 2 months ago

2009 Corolla catalytic converter question

Hello! I have a 2009 Corolla which has been an amazing car for me. However it needs a new catalytic converter and I don't know what to get. I don't plan on selling it anytime soon, and while I do service the car as best as I can I don't buy the absolute best high end parts (I still buy OEM when possible, decent quality if not). I've looked at everything from $60 cats on eBay to 1k+ cats at AutoZone. Recommendations please? Thank you!

reddit.com
u/Orion_Unbreakable — 2 months ago

Ranger selling price question

Hi! I bought a Ranger a while ago for cheap to fix up and sell. I've done a good amount of stuff to it. I was wondering what I should list it on fb marketplace for and what you (pretend you'd buy it realistically?) Kelly blue book says about 2k... But I'd really like around 4k or higher. By the time I'm done I'll have spent about 1.2-1.4k Here's all the stuff I've done to it plus a bit more not listed:

Oil/filter (new plug/gasket)

EGR gasket

Upper intake manifold gasket

Injectors (Denso)

Rear upper shock mounts

R R wheel cylinder + line + hardware

Front calipers

Led dome lights

Front running lights

License plate lights

Rearview mirror

Swept/wipe down/shampoo cab

8 spark plugs changed

Both coolant temp sensors

Oil pressure sensor

U joint Moog (greased)

Gas cap

Fuel neck

Tailgate handle

Tailgate cables

Wipers

Fluids

Full disclosure: diff leaking, engine leaking, transmission leaking (all only a little, they're all running and sound fine), driver front brake line has a compression union, whole thing is very rusty, 1/4 bed frame mount have rusted off (there's a bed liner in great shape so the bed works fine, just squeaks when driving), driver front speaker is very quiet due to the wires being frayed and soldered together, and the lights in the bumper aren't connected to anything

All major systems work great- engine runs great, transmission doesn't have any hard shifts, brakes work great, a/c works, heat works, radio works

I might be forgetting something, I've been keeping track of the price but not all the repairs/issues. What are your thoughts? Thank you for your time!

u/Orion_Unbreakable — 3 months ago