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Is it considered normal to have backup generators in IL? Here in TX pretty much nobody but insane wannabe survivalists have generators in their homes.
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Yes if you want power when it goes out in these types of situations which occurs in the winter sometimes. It is definitely good to have as a backup because when ish hits the fan all the stores end up sold out of them...Originally Posted by MotorMouth93
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Not normal in Charlotte. We might get 1-2 snows per year.
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2003 "M5" - Full M5 conversion, AMG C63S 6 piston front calipers, Porsche Panamera 4 piston rear calipers, GC Coilovers, Eibach ARBs, UUC Evo3/DSSR, Borla Exhaust w/Muffler Delete, BMW NBT with Carplay/Android Auto, Bi-Xenons, e38 Style 37 M-Pars, e60 Hubs 530i 6-speed swap build thread2005 Range Rover 4.6is (M62TU Powered) - 4.6is Engine Swap from X5, BMW NBT with Carplay/Android Auto
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My dad used to run a separate gas powered one and then at one point he got a supersonic one installed that kicks on if the power goes out. Sounds like a giant compressor running...
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Might be good to get a small one just to run the furnace and coffee pot.
Back in MA I had a 7KW one and transfer switch that would power 1/2 the house AND garage.
HF and Tractor Supply sell small ones, I just might get one for piece of mind. Haven't really needed on here yet.
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Nice wagon you got there. I recently purchased a 2000 528iT with 141k miles for $2,800. I put about $2,200 in maintenance in it so far.
Don't forget to do your rear subframe bushings!
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LOL, not my first wagon. I own the tool for the subframe bushings. This is not a long-term project though. Trying to get it decent to sell it.
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2003 "M5" - Full M5 conversion, AMG C63S 6 piston front calipers, Porsche Panamera 4 piston rear calipers, GC Coilovers, Eibach ARBs, UUC Evo3/DSSR, Borla Exhaust w/Muffler Delete, BMW NBT with Carplay/Android Auto, Bi-Xenons, e38 Style 37 M-Pars, e60 Hubs 530i 6-speed swap build thread2005 Range Rover 4.6is (M62TU Powered) - 4.6is Engine Swap from X5, BMW NBT with Carplay/Android Auto
2006 Porsche Cayman S - Soul Performance Competition Headers and Exhaust, H&R Coilovers, 718 Boxster Spyder wheels, Rennline 35mm rear spacers
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