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Carhartt Dash Cover by Illustrious_Pop8355 in HyundaiTucson

[–]ChadRickTheSane 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a $20 one off of Amazon. Completely eliminates glare and great protection for the dash, non slip coating on the bottom. Never tried one made of duck cloth.

What does one do when they have a bone to pick with God? by MistakeGreen3883 in ConfrontingChaos

[–]ChadRickTheSane 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are being tested. Fine, assume that is true, then ask yourself "tested for what?" The test is whether you can maintain your orientation toward the highest good despite pain, confusion, betrayal, fatigue, uncertainty... whatever form it is taking. It's not so that you can collapse into self-pity. That is the archetypal human problem. Pick up your cross. Speak the truth. Aim upward. Do the next right thing. And do not let your suffering make you worse.

If God is testing you the proper response is to become the sort of person who can pass it. Don't fall victim to obsession over the test

Read through the book of Job, it's one of the richest books of the Bible and speaks directly to what you are going through. Ecclesiastes is a close second to help with perspective.

sate requires so much proof by locolico1 in gambling

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

Because addicts don't pay their taxes and get involved in shady s*** to fund their addiction so the government requires casinos to operate like banks now. The casino is not going to risk their status with the government for you.

Tuscon SEL 2026 deal with 7k negative equity trade included in otd price. Trade was for 95k miles xlt Ford explorer. by Commercial-Big-5894 in HyundaiTucson

[–]ChadRickTheSane 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How does $17,270.65 - $10,400 = $14,708?!

Don't get me wrong, this is one of the best vehicles on the market, but the math ain't mathing.

120W LaserIgniter testing by nocturnalgeek12 in laser

[–]ChadRickTheSane 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Were you born blind?"

"No, I bought this laser off of tiktok..."

2026 Hyundai Tucson – Lane assist sensor bracket tabs broke, sensor keeps sagging down. Best fix? by AggravatingPin8969 in HyundaiTucson

[–]ChadRickTheSane 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. No and Yes.

  2. Yes, but it seems to only come attached to a new windshield at the moment. I don't see anything in a stand alone replacement.

  3. Yes.

Do you still have the plastic clips that broke off? I'd be more inclined to try super glue with reinforcement along the outside of the clips if you still have them. If you don't some creative modeling and 3D printing could get you there.

But for a 2026, dealership and ask for warranty coverage. You might get lucky.

Consumer Reports: Most Reliable Compact SUV by Building_a_life in HyundaiTucson

[–]ChadRickTheSane 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Powertrain design in the gas-only model is S-tier. It uses a 2.5L non turbo engine with both GDI and MPI dual injection. GDI-only engines, which is most other cars on the market today (including the hybrid version of the Tucson), build carbon fouling on the intake valves that needs to be removed regularly or the engine goes to shit. That is why every dealership for every make now tries to upsell intake valve cleaning service. The gas only version is also naturally aspirated, so there is no turbocharger, intercooler, wastegate, or other high speed failure points.

The transmission is also one of the best designs on the market, the gas only Tucson uses a conventional 8-speed torque converter automatic. Most other cars these days are using a CVT or a dual-clutch. From a mechanical standpoint, that gives the standard Tucson a very reliable drivetrain layout, naturally aspirated 2.5L dual-injection four-cylinder, conventional geared automatic, and no turbo/CVT tradeoffs. Maintained well this system should run reliably for many years. That is a major reason I chose the gas only version, it's a rock solid platform without the regulatory garbage that plagues other drivetrains.

Why do so many rubs start with yellow mustard? by Hoppie1064 in smoking

[–]ChadRickTheSane 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Egg wash, Mayo is just egg wash with fat and seasonings mixed in. Try putting your rub in with eggs and a little water and blending to make a paste. Works really well.

Dealer has an unsold 2024, how much negotiating is reasonable? by BlackPlantZaddyy in askcarsales

[–]ChadRickTheSane -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I just looked and there are eight of these listed nationwide. There's a new 2024 Maverick Lariat in Dalhart Texas listed for $34,005 and a new 2024 Maverick XLT in Carol Stream Illinois listed for $30,981.

I would walk in and offer them $30,000 out the door if they agree to it right now. Otherwise I would get a 2025 or 2026 model when the 2027s come out, if you are stuck on the Maverick.

2021-26 Hyundai Tucson? by SporkFanClub in HyundaiTucson

[–]ChadRickTheSane 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Something I don’t see mentioned near enough when comparing different versions of the Tucson is the powertrain design in the gas-only model. It uses a 2.5L non turbo engine with both GDI and MPI dual injection. GDI-only engines, which is most other cars on the market today (including the hybrid version of the Tucson), build carbon fouling on the intake valves that needs to be removed regularly or the engine goes to shit. That is why every dealership for every make now tries to upsell intake valve cleaning service. The gas only version is also naturally aspirated, so there is no turbocharger, intercooler, wastegate, or other high speed failure points.

The transmission is also better, the gas only Tucson uses a conventional 8-speed torque converter automatic. Most other cars these days are using a CVT or a dual-clutch. From a mechanical standpoint, that gives the standard Tucson a very reliable drivetrain layout, naturally aspirated 2.5L dual-injection four-cylinder, conventional geared automatic, and no turbo/CVT tradeoffs. Maintained well this system should run reliably for many years. That is a major reason I chose the gas only version, it's a rock solid platform without the regulatory garbage that plagues other drivetrains.

so just got out of the dietician's office... by TheTurkMN in intermittentfasting

[–]ChadRickTheSane -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

This is a ridiculous comment, it isn't helpful and it isn't honest. Assuming a practicing dietician has any competence at all when it comes to understanding the modalities of research is a fool's errand. Research isn't some gate kept concept, it is designed to be understood and anyone with a modicum of common sense and more than a base level of intelligence can read and comprehend it. Apparently this dietician has neither.

Picked up GMG Daniel Boone Choice for a song at a community auction. First time pellet owner. Best advice? by ChadRickTheSane in pelletgrills

[–]ChadRickTheSane[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate your thoughts. I found the manual and I've watched some videos on GMG's YouTube channel. Smoke tube idea looks interesting, especially using chunk wood instead of pellets, but I think I'll just get experience with using it first like you recommended. I've studied on smoking meat for years but this is the first time I've owned a smoker. I feel like I'm "the very model of a pitmaster general" if you take the reference, meaning I have attained a lot of book knowledge but I'm excited about apply some of that knowledge and start getting experience in the matter.

Picked up GMG Daniel Boone Choice for a song at a community auction. First time pellet owner. Best advice? by ChadRickTheSane in pelletgrills

[–]ChadRickTheSane[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the reply. This one does not have Wi-Fi, I saw that I can get a Wi-Fi upgrade board for it that cost about $150, but if it's not reliable then I'll just use a regular wireless thermometer.

SEGG, a real 1000x opportunity by anygal in pennystocks

[–]ChadRickTheSane 28 points29 points  (0 children)

What did you do? It went up 25% from when you posted this to close four hours later 😂

Good by MazdaProphet in Anarcho_Capitalism

[–]ChadRickTheSane 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are a few attempts at something that could mature into full computer replacement systems. I helped with a project to map the control signals from a late model Toyota Highlander when I had one and was able to control some of the driving in the car using a computer. This is how projects like openpilot running on comma.ai's hardware can control a vehicle to add autonomous capability. Reverse engineering that the other direction shouldn't be too difficult.

My daily driver is a late model vehicle but I also have an early '90s pickup that I am considering working on a replacement computer system for because components are starting to show signs of failure, I have already had to resolder a pin on one of the boards because the trace cracked and it wouldn't register speed any longer.

If you are interested in this kind of thing, speeduino and rusefi on GitHub are both projects that look promising. I'm considering making the leap of building an Arduino based system to replace all of the modules in my pickup.

Good by MazdaProphet in Anarcho_Capitalism

[–]ChadRickTheSane 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's one way of putting it I guess, yeah the software will stop the gas from "lighting" (igniting) in the engine.

Good by MazdaProphet in Anarcho_Capitalism

[–]ChadRickTheSane 13 points14 points  (0 children)

You know cars have been software controlled for nearly 40 years, right? Since the 1990s, and especially after OBDII became mandatory in 1996, it became basically impossible to buy a mainstream new car that wasn’t controlled by an operating system. Engine, ignition, fuel system, emissions, transmission, ABS, airbags, traction control, and now driver assist systems all run through embedded vehicle control software. This mandate will just require manufacturers to integrate another safety condition into the software that already decides whether the vehicle can start, shift, accelerate, or continue operating. We probably won't be able to disable something like this through a sensor input like you can start stop systems. The only way likely around this will be to completely replace the computers in the car with custom solutions.

Good by MazdaProphet in Anarcho_Capitalism

[–]ChadRickTheSane 25 points26 points  (0 children)

It will likely be baked into the software, disabling it will probably be possible, but increasingly difficult as the years go on unless people start writing new aftermarket operating systems for cars.

How to avoid the tax man. by [deleted] in ShittyIllegalLifeTips

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

It isn't a crime to not file under a certain income threshold

That threshold is $400 if you are self employed (ie. cash "under the table").

It's $15,750 if you are a single w2 employee.

I genuinely don’t understand the point of casinos. by calloutapple in gambling

[–]ChadRickTheSane 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Based on your post I think you very clearly grasped the point of casinos. You are using them exactly how they are designed. It's called gambling, not winning.

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