u/simulacra_eidolon

One year after triple-bypass surgery, I finally have the energy to hand-wash the F10.
▲ 25 r/BMW

One year after triple-bypass surgery, I finally have the energy to hand-wash the F10.

One year and two days after having a triple coronary artery bypass graft.

The car is a Dinan 550ix. It sat outside, un-driven, for a full year with only occasional power rinsing to keep the debris buildup to a minimum. Today I finally have the energy to actually do a contact wash and dry. The circa-2024 ceramic coating has worn off the top surfaces, but is alive and well everywhere else.
I’m feeling pretty good about how well it cleaned up. Heck, I might even take it around the block!

u/simulacra_eidolon — 6 hours ago

Quinn Low-Profile Nano Sockets. Didn’t know HF made these!

These are great! 10-24mm, no skip sizing, 1/2” drive or 22mm wrench… why haven’t I seen these before!

u/simulacra_eidolon — 21 days ago

X870 with Ryzen 7- processor socket pins deformed.

I was supremely careful setting my Ryzen 7 into the socket. I have previous experience fixing bent pins in an i7 install, so I was double checking my install. I lifted the lock bar and raised the processor. To my dismay, three of the pins appear bent. Is this a concern on an AM5 socket? What’s the remedy? New MB?

u/simulacra_eidolon — 1 month ago