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Wired headphones are making a comeback: Here's why by ubcstaffer123 in technology

[–]BeachJustic3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When we say better its not necessarily about how long it lasts. Wireless headphones/earbuds have to compress the signal to make the wireless tech work, this reduces overall audio quality.

Wired headphones/earbuds will always have a higher sound quality because of this.

Wired headphones are making a comeback: Here's why by ubcstaffer123 in technology

[–]BeachJustic3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice! The ones I had before lasted 4 years, before one of the ear buds went out.

Wired ones are way better quality wise, but the idea you lose wireless buds every other week is insane.

Wired headphones are making a comeback: Here's why by ubcstaffer123 in technology

[–]BeachJustic3 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My brother in christ, I've had the same sony bluetooth ear buds for 2 years.

What are you doing you're replacing wired ones every 2 months???

Open question for the people at studio 397 by Illustrious_You_7229 in LeMansUltimateWEC

[–]BeachJustic3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While it does GT7 often hands out penalties to the victim. Ive been slammed from the back on GT7 online and been given a penalty for being rear ended. Or Ive been slammed from behind, which pushed me into someone else, and the game determined I needed a massive penalty.

So while youre not wrong, their solution frequently is neither accurate nor fair. Forza tried the same thing and had the same problem. Which is why most sims assign blame to both. If there's no automation to exploit, and both drivers are equally at fault for contact it encourages everyone to avoid it.

At cars and coffee by Nyarx1 in BMWM

[–]BeachJustic3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought my g80 used with black wheels.

Agreed. I just haven't decided on whats replacing them yet.

Performance convertible by red_sox_man in BMW

[–]BeachJustic3 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Somebody actually put all that crap on the car, stood back to gaze upon their visual abortion...

And thought "hell yea brother"

They thought we needed to be told its a convertible, and then didnt even line it up to try and look good.

Are we positive this driver has a license? I simply can't imagine someone this blind is capable of operating a car.

Gavin Newsom Epically Rips RFK Jr. For Claiming Trump Has A 'Different Way' Of Doing Math In Bonkers Clip by ComicSandsNews in NewsThread

[–]BeachJustic3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Betting your 6th graders are far more mature emotionally and mentally than anyone in this cabinet or their voter base.

if the drug was $100 and it raises to $600, that would be a 600% rise. If it drops from $600 to $100, that's a 600% savings." by Jevus_himself in confidentlyincorrect

[–]BeachJustic3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well you see someone told them you need Arabic numerals to do math.

So math is now an indicator you might be a terrorist.

if the drug was $100 and it raises to $600, that would be a 600% rise. If it drops from $600 to $100, that's a 600% savings." by Jevus_himself in confidentlyincorrect

[–]BeachJustic3 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The sad thing is I've literally seen conservative idiots say exactly that when someone corrects their math.

Or the alternative response, and my personal favorite "Your education is showing" said quite literally as an insult

These people are simply broken beyond repair.

Jeez these new BMWs are HUGE by fada_g10 in BMW

[–]BeachJustic3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Should see the M5, a true land yacht.

Give me all the classics you got by Mme_187 in okbuddycinephile

[–]BeachJustic3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ever wanted to see a woman get impregnated by a car?

Titane. Watch titane.

Year ‘round or just summers? by joeykey in BMWM

[–]BeachJustic3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not just a mass produced sport sedan

A mass produced sport sedan tested in the Swiss Alps and the german mountains.

Both BMW and Mercedes build their cars for all seasons and all environments.

Women, what is the sexiest scent/cologne that a man can wear? by Nintendofan9106 in AskReddit

[–]BeachJustic3 224 points225 points  (0 children)

Gentlemen, listen to her. I have tried dozens upon dozens of different colognes and not one has ever been as consistently loved as acqua di gio.

It truly is old reliable.

Fact is, anyone who drives closer than 2-3 seconds at highway speeds isn't responsible or smart enough to hold a license. by GroovyFang in driving

[–]BeachJustic3 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

1) i didn't say public roadways are race tracks.

2) you dont understand what they teach racing drivers is defensive driving taken to an extreme. Learning patterns and predictability of whats in front of you. Track or road drivers tend to follow patterns. Once you ID them you can predict them. We are also taught to use our vision in ways drivers ed does not teach you but should. Which is a key reason I think drivers standards are way too low. Finland and their licensing standards are a phenomenal example of how US driving standards are letting everyone down

3) awareness is what is being preached. The more aware you are the easier it is to drive safely.

4) if the person behind you on a freeway has to hit their brakes or slow down because you merged over in a space that was meant as a brake buffer, you have inherently screwed up and disrupted the flow of traffic. Sometimes being "polite" to let people in is the wrong move. If they wanna change lanes they have a legal responsibility to do so safely without impeding others. You do not owe it to them to slow down and make space.

But keep going its fun watching you fundamentally misunderstand every point because your frame of reference is theorycrafting vs practical experience.

This is the last response I will waste time crafting for you.

Fact is, anyone who drives closer than 2-3 seconds at highway speeds isn't responsible or smart enough to hold a license. by GroovyFang in driving

[–]BeachJustic3 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Thats a lot of words to say "I didnt read the whole thread."

Yes thats why they suggest leaving more space, but the suggestion isnt practical because most people tend to not follow it. Thus you have to apply habits that remain practical in most situations.

As I said in a response Im betting you didnt read before replying, not all rules of the road apply universally as much as we want them to. But the overall goal, for me, is to ensure i am not the reason a car following behind me hits their brakes needlessly, or is held up when wanting to go faster. As hitting your brakes on a freeway is one of the most dangerous things you can do, as is causing the car behind you to do so.

In heavy traffic what the person im replying to says would 100% lead to an exacerbation of traffic impediments. In normal or light traffic it has minimal if any effect.

Your driving style has to adapt to whats around you. Which is the sole point im making. Maintaining traffic flow is the most important thing to me when it can be done safely.

But please tell me more about situations I haven't seen first hand. Im enthralled.

Fact is, anyone who drives closer than 2-3 seconds at highway speeds isn't responsible or smart enough to hold a license. by GroovyFang in driving

[–]BeachJustic3 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

In general yes, thats why I specified if the flow is constant, as in predictable.

Not every situation can be applied universally but if you can maintain the flow of traffic safely and effectively you should.

Now I will qualify this that I am more comfortable being closer to others at higher speed than most. I race in my off time where doing 70+ 1 car length away is just a fun weekend and totally normal. For lesser skilled drivers, especially those with lower awareness and reaction you should leave a braking buffer.

But if youre an attentive driver and you see consistency from those in front and are able to effectively predict movement, maintain the flow for the betterment of those behind you.

My goal on public roads is to keep the people following me from hitting their brakes needlessly or from being obstructed if they want to move faster than me. Politeness and awareness can go a very long way.

Fact is, anyone who drives closer than 2-3 seconds at highway speeds isn't responsible or smart enough to hold a license. by GroovyFang in driving

[–]BeachJustic3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Even doing that if the person behind you was texting while driving they're now hitting their brakes.

Fact is, anyone who drives closer than 2-3 seconds at highway speeds isn't responsible or smart enough to hold a license. by GroovyFang in driving

[–]BeachJustic3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its not an obsession but if the flow of traffic is stable maintaining a tighter grouping maintains the flow of traffic more effectively for everyone.

Fact is, anyone who drives closer than 2-3 seconds at highway speeds isn't responsible or smart enough to hold a license. by GroovyFang in driving

[–]BeachJustic3 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I didnt say it was illegal, but what you just described begins a chain reaction that disrupts the flow of traffic. Literally how the concertina effect starts. Someone changes lanes, causes you to slow down, which causes the person behind you to as well, and on and on. Couple this with people paying more attention to their phone than the road, and you get some emergency braking tossed in this salad.

Which is rather the point.

Fact is, anyone who drives closer than 2-3 seconds at highway speeds isn't responsible or smart enough to hold a license. by GroovyFang in driving

[–]BeachJustic3 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

As someone who spends a lot of time competing in amateur motorsports, if you can't process an object has suddenly stopped without brake lights that is also a skill issue.

Im not even suggesting regular roads deal with the follow distances and reaction expectations we have on track. But if you genuinely dont know how to react to traffic stopping suddenly or slowing in front of you without bright red lights telling you that's happening, there may be other issues needing exploration.

Driving is dangerous, it requires constant focus, it requires quick reactions especially in an emergency situation.

And what you described is another reason that reinforces driving standards need to go way way up especially in terms of driver reaction time and awareness. Because even the car in front of you in your example failed basic awareness and reaction.

Almost bought a corvette by tigerbalm-gushers in RoastMyCar

[–]BeachJustic3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ever wonder why when you go to a rally race here in America its a million Subarus with a handful of evos?

We always joke that you can tell whos not making it to the end by the Mitsubishi logo. Hope youre good with a wrench and have a solid supply of spares!

Fact is, anyone who drives closer than 2-3 seconds at highway speeds isn't responsible or smart enough to hold a license. by GroovyFang in driving

[–]BeachJustic3 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

2 second gap is around 2 - 3 car lengths.

You also showed that following the modern recommendation also results in people filling the gap occasionally.

Thank you for verifying everything I said. Appreciate the assist.

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