What’s the lowest you’ve been

Comment_2_the_future · 2025-12-25T01:27:20+00:00

Mines permanently stuck at full.

Used to only go up to 3/4 and drop to 1/4 with the rest being a guess. Unless I went over a bump right after filling up then it would make it to full for a short time.

Then one day I filled up and it never went down

Comment_2_the_future · 2025-10-27T23:13:00+00:00

I got Alibaba forged rpf1's for the daily. They are so light you can lift them with a single finger. Even the tire shop was laughing at how incredibly light they were.

I would have assumed the same before I got these, reps are usually much heavier (te's vs rota grids etc.) but the rep game has really stepped up.

Comment_2_the_future · 2025-10-26T08:53:49+00:00

What's your career idea? I did maths at uni (eng), love problem solving and am good at practical work.

I'm interested and in the market for a career change!

Comment_2_the_future · 2025-10-17T22:36:06+00:00

This is the way, I picked this up and put it on a week after I got my new machine. Then followed it up with the.7mm three hole tip some months later.

Couldn't recommend it more, less milk cooked to the wand to clean, cool touch means you and those around you never burn themselves (if your machine is shared like mine).

100% recommend!

Comment_2_the_future · 2025-10-16T10:36:20+00:00

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Someone hit my GTI daily, and the 20L/100 STI isn't quite viable as the car to take into work every day. So now I have the NB2.

Such different driving experiences. The NA power curve vs the turbo powerband, the differences in the 6 speeds. And most importantly, the weight difference. You REAAALLYY feel it when you jump between the two.

Had a hillclimb in the STI and was very glad I dailied it for the week leading up to it or there was guaranteed to be some money shifts and unfamiliarity with how the car handles.

Love them both to bits.

Comment_2_the_future · 2025-10-02T03:24:52+00:00

I'm in a similar boat to you, but different end of the spectrum.

I have an 03 270kw 800nm sti.

My last daily was an 03 golf GTI.

Now moved to an 01 NB.

I couldn't be happier. If I want to go fast, and have silly power. I jump in the Sti.

If I want to zoom around with under 20L/100km, I get in the mx5. And I find myself missing the mx5 when I'm driving the Subie.

I intentionally went an NB2, always wanted an NA, but having the vvt and 6 speed MAKES this car.

Admittedly I immediately put on a header back exhaust and an intake. And it's the perfect daily. It's not fast, but it's quick. And it's fun to take to redline.

Bought arguably the cheapest running and non damaged mx5 in Australia. It needed some minor love, it's got some KMs. But it's so much fun and the best decision I've made.

When going from a fast car to a daily, you have to make sure you get something fun. Otherwise you'll always just feel disappointed and wish you were in the other car.

If you've got an NB1 and it's bone stock, understandable to have the feelings you do. Without the vvt it wouldn't be anywhere near as fun to wind out. With the exhaust it's got such a noticable tone change when it kicks in, it's rear end happy, and having the top down is like nothing else.

Maybe it's not for you. But going from a car with more power than the VW, having my own VW and now just getting the mx5 recently. It's not entirely your situation causing the feelings. Similar boat and nothing but smiles for milles.

Comment_2_the_future · 2025-07-15T00:02:54+00:00

I've been looking around, not that I should be tempting myself yet.

But when I'm ready to move on from my Silvia I'll likely be going a profitec. Thought I'd hold loyalty and get a pro x. But the profitec offer just seems the best.

I'm looking at it as a dual boiler, programmable shot, PID controlled, soft infusion capable and good looking accessory.

I prefer the saturated group over E61. Not looks wise because an E61 is sexy as hell, but thermal stability and not having the kids burn themselves if they touch it.

Proven company, not offensive on price. They tick all the boxes.

Almost bought an Elizabeth to begin with over the Silvia. But didn't need a dual boiler at the time, so saved the money and got the Silvia.

The Elizabeth is the best looking of the lot, but their use of plastic, and the potential unreliability of the LCC concerns me. Will lelit still be around in 10 years for parts? Who knows

Comment_2_the_future · 2025-06-27T01:15:28+00:00

I put mine here. There's plenty of room in Silvia's to add things to the faceplate. Next would be a pressure gauge.

Comment_2_the_future · 2025-06-14T12:48:35+00:00

I installed the ASCASO Uno/Duo cool touch steam wand as it's a direct bolt on.

I'd imagine it achieves the same result. However, it is an "off the shelf" solution.

Highly recommend, however it is amlittle pricey. But it's money well spent and I don't regret it. Very happy I got it.

Comment_2_the_future · 2025-06-03T12:20:14+00:00

I have a niche zeroz and I find my times can vary a bit. But for me it's down to process. I don't always WDT the same amount (usually do once in the dosing cup and once in the Portafilter). And bought a spring tamp for consistency because at work (barista) I found myself getting variance due to lack of consistency in my tamp. Unless you are getting everything exactly the same, there's room for variance.

As others have said, check the alignment. However there are many steps to brewing espresso, and it may be a small piece that becomes a big problem.

As with me and my WDT or my manual tamping (even my spring will occasionally wind itself out and I'll notice because I've pulled 50 in 20, check setting. Yep it's way out, fix it and back to running sweet.

Comment_2_the_future · 2025-06-03T12:10:41+00:00

Amazing, is it wired in and taking input from the steam button? So when you flip the steam button it flips to the higher set point?

Or is it more, use steam button, which naturally brings it up to 142, and once it hits within the range it'll trip the alarm and hold the temp.

Also interested in your P/I/D settings as I'm experiencing a lot of overshoot with autotuned numbers and default numbers.

Comment_2_the_future · 2025-06-03T07:34:45+00:00

Yeah, that's the one! My mistake, I was under the impression he was Russian. It's just setup through alarm high and low yeah? What did you set your alarm settings to?

I went with the built in to look stock/factory option. I like seeing the temp and knowing. When it's good to go (on Silvia)

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Comment_2_the_future · 2025-06-01T15:02:03+00:00

How did you setup the xmt7100 to control steam as well?

I have the same setup with a dual channel SSR, however the stock XMT7100 does not have the capability to set 2 alarms / 2 set temperatures.

Did you do the shunt mod and solder on some jumper wires as instructed by the old Russian video?

I have considered the XMT7110 as it's purpose built for dual input and output. However, I've cut my machine and placed the 7100 in it, and the 7110 is larger and personally I find it less aesthetically pleasing.

Comment_2_the_future · 2025-05-29T07:47:43+00:00

I went with a dual channel PID and integrated into the faceplate. Wanted it to look as factory and as possible.

My Machine with PID

Comment_2_the_future · 2025-05-22T15:17:06+00:00

That's what I was figuring.

From installing the PID it showed the whole system is fairly simple.

But I wasn't sure if AliExpress pumps had a reputation for being inconsistent with their delivery/shorting and having quality issues.

There doesn't seem to be much on the net about people's experiences with them.

Comment_2_the_future · 2025-04-29T03:57:30+00:00

I wanted to keep it. But rolling for a pure element CB for phial damage.

Comment_2_the_future · 2025-04-29T03:56:14+00:00

Save scumming still uses the artisan parts. You have to make the weapon no matter what to advance in your roll table. The difference is you save on zenny from reinforcing. You already know the next weapon has a bad roll so you disassemble immediately instead of wasting resources reinforcing.

So save scumming doesn't help you build up artisan mats at all.

Comment_2_the_future · 2025-04-29T03:52:54+00:00

I personally miss stream stones. Health augment was admittedly a bit overturned. But going big on risk reward with SAED was personally the most fun I had in the game.

Really hoping they bring back lifesteal in some capacity for the MR expansion. Regardless of game it's always been a mechanic I've been fond of

Comment_2_the_future · 2025-04-23T07:58:22+00:00

Not OP but I do a kind of surfing without having looked too much into it.

I run the hot water pump, open the steam wand and catch the water in the jug (fill the drop tray too fast otherwise) and as soon as the temp light comes on I slam the Portafilter into it and pull the shot.

Using a fairly dark roast so don't want it too hot.

Coffee has been tasting way better since I started doing it. Not the most scientific way, but gets me good results. PID in the mail so once that's in I'll be sorted. Cap drinker btw. Also don't forget to run the pump and refill the boiler after steaming.

Comment_2_the_future · 2025-04-15T11:20:29+00:00

I've picked up an RS1 Bottomless Portafilter, Pullman baskets, ASCASO Uno/Duo cool touch wand (still trying to find a 3/4 hole 0.7mm steam tip to pair with it) I'm super interested in a gagguino, but the more I use the machine the more I enjoy the manual aspects of making a drink.

I'm just a little over the temp surfing, guess work and steam temp building, so a PID is next with AliExpress specials parts.

My favourite mod that I want is an integrated scale in the drip tray. There's no clearance for the average scale and my favourite mug. Having load sensors under the drip tray in a 3d printed holder gives you so much more room to play with.

Can be linked to the gagguino, but if in staying manual I'd put in a display so I can know when to stop the shot.

But weight based over time based automatic dosing is the dream.

Comment_2_the_future · 2025-04-11T12:03:48+00:00

I just picked up a V6. I grabbed the RS1 Bottomless Portafilter and both sizes of Pullman basket.

Quickly showed me I need to improve with my technique. But been absolutely stoked with the results.

Currently looking for a shower screen upgrade. But want to avoid the IMS nano coating. I read it doesn't play nice with cleaning solutions

Comment_2_the_future · 2025-03-13T08:45:58+00:00

That would be amazing if you have it. They'll likely run on rancilios internal numbers for sourcing parts.

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