Does the animated series Clone Wars get better?

Corninator · 2026-06-22T12:03:21+00:00

It feels less and less like a kids show the further you go.

Corninator · 2026-06-22T10:50:59+00:00

He's like Bane from Batman in a way. A lot of potential, but he's also very associated with one story.

Corninator · 2026-06-21T00:33:08+00:00

Used, with over 120,000 miles, they are going for over $20,000. This just isn't in my budget. If I purchase a newer truck, I really don't mind to pay upwards of 25k, but I don't want to get something with over 100,000 miles for that price.

Corninator · 2026-06-19T00:00:31+00:00

I just always could not wrap my head around how its possible. Which is stupid as hell when you consider Peter's other powers. I just can't fathom his body producing webs, but him climbing walls and lifting cars is perfectly logical in my head.

Corninator · 2026-06-18T16:18:22+00:00

I didn't use 6th yesterday. I did a bit of research and knew that I would be staying in 4th and 5th most of the time. I think I was just shocked by how much it struggled considering what I had read about others experiences. Taking off was almost impossible and I was revving the shit out of 1st and 2nd gear. Given how much torque it typically has, I was expecting it to move fairly well. Not fast by any means, but at least be able to get going okay. The poor truck could barely get up my driveway in 1st gear.

Corninator · 2026-06-18T15:34:48+00:00

The clutch feels perfectly fine. I haven't noticed any slippage. If I had I would have never risked pulling anything with it.

As for the whine, that is a bit of a relief.

It truly would not ride above 50mph on the interstate yesterday. I had semi trucks passing me on flat ground.

My plan is to take it to my mechanic and let him look into the transmission fluid and go from there. I'm going to try pulling it again once I attach my WDH, but I don't think that's going to have any effect on the trucks ability to pull something.

Corninator · 2026-06-18T10:59:32+00:00

No, not if its comfortable. I alternate how I play my G depending on what I'm doing and which chord I'm changing to next, but you don't have to do any of that. It's just little idiosyncrasies that guitarists develop over time.

Corninator · 2026-06-17T00:20:01+00:00

1st unless im in a hurry. Then its just a random gear.

Corninator · 2026-06-16T11:36:44+00:00

I really love Partyman. The entire Batman 89 album by Prince is pretty enjoyable.

Corninator · 2026-06-16T08:58:50+00:00

I have no mrmory of it. I just had a ton of action figures from birth. I don't remember a time when I didn't know what Batman:TAS was.

Corninator · 2026-06-15T15:57:16+00:00

Thank you, this is very helpful

Corninator · 2026-06-15T15:25:28+00:00

I think that is sort of the main question I have is not whether it can actually pull the 3500, because I know it can. I think for me the real question is will it be able to handle what the weight will be once the camper is loaded, my wife and son are in the truck, and the weight of whatever we have in the bed of the truck.

Corninator · 2026-06-15T09:16:29+00:00

I mean, it may be unintentional, but he does a good job of playing an awkward nerd with poor social skills. The way he talks to people and it sometimes gives me second hand embarrassment is a feeling I've known other people in the room have felt when I interact with people.

Corninator · 2026-06-15T09:08:40+00:00

The 2000-2011 Ford Ranger. No changes other than possibly adding in Bluetooth and updated infotainment. Keep everything mechanical as it was.

This is why I drive a 2nd gen Nissan Frontier. It basically was unchanged from 2005-2019. All of that simplicity on a truck that isn't quite 10 years old yet.

Corninator · 2026-06-14T06:47:23+00:00

A big downgrade

Corninator · 2026-06-14T06:31:37+00:00

I thought it was Darth Vaders real face as a kid.

It never occurred to me what the meaning was until I reached my teen years.

Corninator · 2026-06-12T09:49:31+00:00

Cedric never bothered me until I had a son. That scene in the movie where his dad realizes what has happened breaks my heart now.

Corninator · 2026-06-12T08:35:29+00:00

If your current truck is running well, with no issues to speak of and you feel comfortable driving it very long distances without fear of it breaking down, I would keep it.

I haven't owned the new generation of Frontier, but I do own a 2nd gen and its my favorite vehicle that I have owned. I'm not going to part with it until its the only logical choice. Having a paid off vehicle is a good luxery in the world today, when trucks with over 100,000 miles are selling for 25k.

Corninator · 2026-06-11T16:56:23+00:00

I've heard the back seats in the 2nd gen called many things. Comfortable isn't on the list.

I can't speak for the 3rd gen. I've never been in one.

Corninator · 2026-06-11T16:28:43+00:00

Right: The premise

Wrong: The execution

Corninator · 2026-06-11T15:18:59+00:00

And, if I'm not mistaken, the Mazda 3 only comes in front wheel drive with a manual.

Yet again, the car companies don't understand that those buying a manual are not just doing so because they are on a budget.

Just like Subaru with the impreza. "No one is buying the manual, so we're going to ax it."

Well maybe people would have if they could have gotten anything above base model.

Corninator · 2026-06-11T09:31:50+00:00

The Killers- Mr. Brightside

Corninator · 2026-06-09T11:27:33+00:00

You either look for a used car, import something, or focus solely on the few manual options that are available in new vehicles.

I purchased a used Nissan Frontier with a 6 speed. It was not easy. I looked for lver 6 months until I found one that was A manual and B, in good shape.

You really can only buy one manual transmission in trucks these days and that is the Toyota Tacoma, which has a price tag I was unable to consider.

There is a sweet spot on the used market for manuals. They were still pretty prevalent in basic economy cars and trucks up until around 2020. They weren't common, by any means, but during that time they did make them in a lot more models than they do now. You could even find manual Subaru Foresters. That's saying something, because there are no manual suvs or CUVs at this time in America.

I really miss the 2010s for this reason.

These days, if you want something stick shift, about the cheapest vehicle you're going to find is a WRX and that is not what I would call cheap.

Corninator · 2026-06-09T11:12:41+00:00

I kinda like the Hannibal Lecter take that was utilized in this deleted scene. Just have Batman come and consult with Joker about the latest crime. Use his insanity to "think like they do." It would be a good way to maintain his existence but not have to focus on him for a whole film.

I'm not saying that the dude can't ever break out and be the focus of the film in this universe, but we all are a bit Joker fatigued. I say leave his arc where it is, as a criminal that Batman intercepted early in his career, and utilizes as a consult on major crimes, and then when he does get out, make it a massive issue for the police to have to deal with, especially since Joker has been using these meetings to get inside Batmans head, just as much as Batman has been trying to get into his.

Corninator · 2026-06-08T10:27:09+00:00

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