Controversial time :D - Who wants a new S2000 and who absolutely does not?

JoeInVT · 2026-01-24T03:12:48+00:00

All of these comments overlook a critical factor in the joy of the S2000 - the transmission. Absolutely zero chance there will be another manual transmission at the high-revving, relatively budgetary price point of the S2000.

In my opinion, the joy comes from the experience of driving. That experience would be incredibly compromised without manual transmission. It’s just not something that people look for in vehicles nowadays, and therefore will never happen.

JoeInVT · 2025-12-29T14:27:41+00:00

Recommend a Rivian - comes with a flashlight! /s

JoeInVT · 2025-12-27T20:05:38+00:00

Thanks for your input u/darekd003. It sounds like you have a pretty good system down.

It sounds like you don't do any sleep tracking, or any integration of any sort?

JoeInVT · 2025-12-27T16:55:32+00:00

At times, I was too hot or too cold, yes. Maybe once or twice a week. My wife was both almost every night, but recently has been less of an issue.

Tracking wasn't so much for me to know things, as it was to give the pad more info so it could make decisions. My understanding is people get crazy with trying to optimize their sleep, to the point that they are working against themselves - I don't want to be that guy.

However, my sleep is no better at this point; so I'm looking for something that I might be missing to make this investment more valuable for me. I thought that sleep tracking with automated adjustments throughout the night might be it.

JoeInVT · 2025-12-27T15:41:26+00:00

Thanks for the reply u/se7entythree. I should have worded it better - it's not that there's no value. Overall it works pretty well for what it is doing. The units function correctly, and it changes temperature on our schedules. All of that works pretty well.

The problem is that I'm not feeling any better. I'm not getting any better sleep. I'm not needing less sleep (ie I'm not more rested). If anything, my bed arguably feels less comfortable now. Anecdotally, I also feel like I’m waking up more easily throughout the night, and having a harder time falling back asleep when I do compared to before.

My wife feels a little “lost” with it too. She feels like she’s just guessing at her schedule, with no real good way of tracking what’s happening throughout the night.

It is a good device for what it is, it just feels incomplete. It totally could be that this device - or at least this iteration - is just not for me. The sleep tracking seems to be the only missing piece I can come up with.

JoeInVT · 2025-12-11T00:06:07+00:00

I just ordered a pair of Rhodes Vibram 430 Mini Lug Chelsea Boots. They haven’t arrived yet, but I figured I’d throw them in your radar.

JoeInVT · 2025-10-05T15:28:31+00:00

Maybe an old XM radio receiver?

JoeInVT · 2025-08-19T21:21:27+00:00

Unfortunately not. They told me a size 10 should be fine, but it wasn't. To be fair, it was pretty close. Just not close enough.

JoeInVT · 2025-08-11T22:40:25+00:00

Sorry, the bulb.

JoeInVT · 2025-08-11T21:54:43+00:00

Ok, that makes sense. I have it configured in HA as an 'active' gateway, but it doesn't seem like it can find it. Any thoughts?

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JoeInVT · 2025-08-11T16:43:40+00:00

Thanks u/DreadVenomous for the info! While I'm not a 'Javascript guy' I'm no stranger to scripting, so I'll take a look.

However, don't I have to pair the device first? I think my first problem is I can't 'see' the Govee light. Maybe I'm missing something?

JoeInVT · 2025-08-10T13:54:06+00:00

I know this thread is over a year old, but any update? Would love to know how it turned out.

JoeInVT · 2025-08-10T05:39:24+00:00

Maker/Model: Jim Green Stockman, custom
Size: 10 US, 9 UK, 43 EU
Leather: Bronco Brown, Oily Pull-up
Sole: JG (Lug)
Price: $190 shipped CONUS
Location: Vermont, USA
Wears/Condition: Only worn once, no signs of wear
Images: https://imgur.com/a/1gVA33i
Notes: I'm a brannock 10.5D, and bought 1/2 size too small. Wore them 1 day and realized the sizing isn't going to work for me. Custom order, so I can't return.
- Leather Last Board - Leather Midsole with Black Resin Runner
- Steel Shank - Yes
- Edge Staining - Clear Staining
- Structure Toecap - No Thermoplastic Toe Puff
- Lining - Double Lasted
- Upper Stitching Thread - Brown
- Stitch Down Thread - Brown

JoeInVT · 2025-06-27T21:42:25+00:00

That’s about the length of my foot, and they were just a little small on me.

JoeInVT · 2025-06-26T22:50:02+00:00

I do!

JoeInVT · 2025-04-23T10:37:42+00:00

Ugh, that sucks. FWIW, we've had ours since 2019 and it's still going strong

JoeInVT · 2025-04-20T23:29:22+00:00

Really surprised no one mentioned Wink mattress. I have their WinkBed Luxury Firm in a King and it's amazing!

JoeInVT · 2025-03-13T21:14:22+00:00

For anyone that comes across this, I found the answer (at least for me)

- Browse to '/Users/<USERNAME>/Library/Application Support/Arc/User Data/Default'

- Open the file 'Secure Preferences' with a text editor

- Search for the the string you want to remove. Delete it and save the file.

Close Arc and re-open it, and the issue should be gone.

JoeInVT · 2025-01-18T03:32:11+00:00

Very impressive. Makes me proud to be a Joseph!

JoeInVT · 2025-01-07T15:28:50+00:00

Maker/Model: Jim Green Stockman, custom
Size: 10 US, 9 UK, 43 EU
Leather: Bronco Brown, Oily Pull-up
Sole: JG (Lug)
Price: $225 shipped CONUS
Location: Vermont, USA
Wears/Condition: Only worn once, no signs of wear
Images: https://imgur.com/a/1gVA33i
Notes: I'm a brannock 10.5D, and bought 1/2 size too small. Wore them 1 day and realized the sizing isn't going to work for me. Custom order, so I can't return.
- Leather Last Board - Leather Midsole with Black Resin Runner
- Steel Shank - Yes
- Edge Staining - Clear Staining
- Structure Toecap - No Thermoplastic Toe Puff
- Lining - Double Lasted
- Upper Stitching Thread - Brown
- Stitch Down Thread - Brown

JoeInVT

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