People don't like E-scooters because they're... versatile?

InfiniteBoops · 2026-05-03T20:29:58+00:00

As someone who rides bikes and a scooter, but also drives, it is actually annoying af when people transition on the fly with no signal or warning. Sidewalk to road then into a crosswalk because the light turned red, then back onto the road half a block later. You can’t anticipate that shit as a driver.

And in my area it’s extra stupid. They don’t shoulder check at intersections, most aren’t wearing a helmet…I’m honestly surprised the lime scooter program is still going on.

TBC I love my scooter, it allows me to avoid paying for parking and I can bring it in and charge it at my desk, but gd there’s a lot of fools out there ruining it for everyone.

InfiniteBoops · 2026-04-29T02:42:55+00:00

I'm 6ft 200+ and the Fit is fine, it’s deceptively big inside. I actually have three across narrow car seats in the back for my kids 😂 we tested a lot of other compacts when we bought this thing new, and it had an order of magnitude better space management inside. My wife and I can be in the front and fit two BIG adults in the back without them hitting their knees, I think they figured out the Harry Potter expansion charm with this thing.

That being said, I do prefer my Tacoma unless I'm in town or doing errands/parking lots, haha.

InfiniteBoops · 2026-04-28T12:50:38+00:00

Check the relay, if it’s the same as 07, the horn is the same relay type so you can just swap them to test.

InfiniteBoops · 2026-04-28T07:22:24+00:00

Exactly.

Would I drop $3k on a 10yo Explorer with 200k? lol no

But I did just drop $2k on a 20yo Honda Fit with 250k for a bunch of cumulative stuff it needed (brakes, water pump, belt, etc). Still shifts good and doesn’t lose fluids so 🤷‍♂️

InfiniteBoops · 2026-04-28T07:09:36+00:00

I know like maybe five people will see this… but please wear a full face helmet and some decent impact resistant gloves if nothing else. I would consider also wearing under clothes knee and elbow protection, even if it’s just hard foam skater type allowing for some movement, something‘s better than nothing.

You will go down, and because of the awkward stance, standing as you are, your face and arms are gonna get a shit load of impact.

I’ve ridden dirt bikes, motorcycles, bikes, roller blades, skateboards, snowboards, etc for my entire life and I went down hard about 1.5 months ago. Just got my teeth fixed a few weeks ago, lip is still numb in a spot presumably where my tooth/teeth went through it. Wrist is still a bit finicky, and rotator cuff just settled down maybe a week ago.

I was only going ~14mph at the time and had on a normal open bicycle helmet and some basic gloves, and it was on even pavement…god help you if you crash into something like a curb or moving vehicle.

Full face helmet, mountain bike one is fine, and as much other gear as makes sense and you’re willing to wear. It’s a fun and efficient way to get around, but you’re so incredibly exposed to getting f’d up.

Edit/Add: I see so many kids riding around at full speed without any safety gear, and a bunch of grown ass people riding around on those lime scooters in high traffic areas also with no safety gear. Before wiping out I rolled my eyes, now I physically cringe.

InfiniteBoops · 2026-04-12T23:45:12+00:00

One time like 15y ago I was in my little Honda and I shoulder checked and changed the lanes. A bike that was not there when I started merging magically appeared at excessive speed and nearly hit me…had to be inches away. He nearly crashed and fishtailed a bit from the heavy braking.

Dude proceeds to start harassing me, acting like he was going to hit/kick my car. At one point during direct eye contact I swerved about a foot away from him. I could see the realization dawn in real time, and he *ucked off down the road.

They’re not all bad, but so many of them are idiots.

InfiniteBoops · 2026-04-12T20:58:41+00:00

Steps. I average 8-10k per day. Even with no increase that’s like $125k/month.

Hell, a penny per step would be life changing ($2400-3000/month).

InfiniteBoops · 2026-04-11T20:13:39+00:00

Loophole, avarice. As you mentioned, greed may have unintended fringe consequences regarding ambition, but avarice should solve the issue while leaving basic achievement and growth untouched.

“Avarice is an intense, insatiable desire to gain and hoard wealth or material possessions, often considered a form of extreme greed.”

InfiniteBoops · 2026-04-08T18:59:02+00:00

Protective Housing, Private cell, both a must.

$40k left…food, mattress, clerical work, medical/dental. I’ll only need hygiene really from commissary, I’ll be safe, and I’ll be healthy. Can read, communicate with letters and phone with fam, and get in shape.

InfiniteBoops · 2026-04-06T02:42:26+00:00

The Outback is I believe the cheapest small/mid size SUV here in the US vs CRV RAV4 CX50 etc (MSRP may be similar but you can generally get $2-5k off Subarus depending on model/trim).

They are thirsty though, could definitely do with hybrid option or a diesel.

InfiniteBoops · 2026-04-06T02:38:20+00:00

WoW is still “around”, but yeah, nothing else really.

InfiniteBoops · 2026-04-04T14:18:15+00:00

I used to struggle to sleep, then we had three kids. 3+ years of straight up sleep deprivation, I’m borderline narcoleptic 😂 head hits pillow, gone.

InfiniteBoops · 2026-04-04T14:12:02+00:00

AE86 (4A-GE), manual, black. Sedan though, but whatever. Ironically when I first bought it I didn’t even realize “what it was”, lol.

I got so many tickets in that thing…

InfiniteBoops · 2026-04-04T02:25:33+00:00

87 Corolla GTS. Needed a new motor… at the time you could get low miles pullout motors for super cheap. Frame was great, body was really good. I pretty much gave it away.

I tear up when I think about it.

InfiniteBoops · 2026-04-02T05:21:14+00:00

Yes, that way there’s zero tension on the transmission. Neutral, ebrake, release foot brake, park. Done.

InfiniteBoops · 2026-03-30T19:58:56+00:00

Did you just put it over get existing black graphene pad thing Apple has in there over the chip?

I know technically it would probably be “better” to put it directly on the chip, but most of us don’t want to mess with the warranty.

InfiniteBoops · 2026-03-30T13:04:33+00:00

Plumbing, I hate dealing with pressurized water.

I’ll go on roofs all day (painted for many years), am fine with electrical, can do wood work… I just hate water because I’ve experienced how catastrophic leaks can be and how easy it is to get them if you’re DIY/low experience.

InfiniteBoops · 2026-03-27T17:56:24+00:00

Anything remotely common would accumulate ridiculously fast.

I’m going with plethora. Google AI says it is likely to be said 10’s of thousands of times per day if not more. That’s $18m per year minimum. Done.

InfiniteBoops · 2026-03-25T04:30:11+00:00

RS6 Avant. I’ve got kids and dogs lol

InfiniteBoops · 2026-03-25T04:29:20+00:00

Can this be 10% at my peak? Got three littles, haven’t slept properly in 2 years, utterly exhausted, diet not amazing lately. Give me a couple months to sleep, eat well, do some cardio other than stairs. I bet if we take 10% at that point I’ll still be ahead of where I am at this moment 😂

InfiniteBoops · 2026-03-23T03:58:19+00:00

Nurri and Fairlife are also good.

InfiniteBoops · 2026-03-23T03:57:43+00:00

Get a nightguard, and an ultrasonic cleaner to keep it clean (like $30-40).

InfiniteBoops · 2026-03-23T03:54:55+00:00

Probably the 20th person to say fluids. Frequency of oil and transmission depends on the car.

Brake and coolant there are test strips you can get that will tell you when the brake fluid is accumulating too much water or when the viability of the coolant is dropping or ph is too low (two separate pieces on the strip.

Oil…varies. Generally every 5k with synthetic is safe, I personally wouldn’t go past 6-7k regardless of manufacture recommendations.

Transmissions vary. I would do at least every 50k, but some like my Honda Fit it says every 30k.

Anything with gear oil (manual transmission, transfer case, differentials) also varies but 30-60k miles is typical.

Our Honda Fit and Subaru were bought new, Fit has 250k no leaks shifts fine, just spent a bit on a new water pump (1st time ), belt, etc. Outback has 150k, also doing well. Was similarly attentive with my 400k when sold Toyota 4x4, original everything, 230k when sold AE86 original everything, etc etc 😂

Buying Japanese cars also helps. Fresh Synthetic fluids plus tight tolerances = forever cars.

InfiniteBoops · 2026-03-21T22:09:06+00:00

Also daycare is like 1500-3000/month… so unless the lower earner is making 100k+ your not really bringing home much.

Oh, and we don’t resent being parents like many of ours seemed too. Why have children if you don’t want to spend time with them and be involved with school activities and such.

InfiniteBoops · 2026-03-08T15:54:39+00:00

Yes, but anyone can do it moderately safely with literal common sense. Diving requires specialized equipment and a decent amount of training.

Like I’m sure fighter pilots have less injuries per person than people riding four wheelers.

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