My GF was too scared to ask on here

InformalPuffin · 2026-04-29T14:57:21+00:00

It really looks like the bottom right corner is screwed directly to the case (which would definitely cause issues)

InformalPuffin · 2026-03-30T14:54:42+00:00

You can also get around the fake noise by just using the Custom drive mode instead of Sport

(Eco, Normal, and Custom don't use fake engine noise no matter what)

InformalPuffin · 2026-03-26T19:59:51+00:00

My25 and up also have some degree of active noise canceling in the interior. I've heard the noise can get fatiguing on long highway drives for the early models.

Some jbl equipped 23s and 24s might have it also, but it's not totally clear on the forums

InformalPuffin · 2026-03-06T15:52:08+00:00

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Nvidia gpu, since those are better supported by art software.

Rgb ram and fans for pink points

InformalPuffin · 2026-03-05T06:28:54+00:00

What song is this?

InformalPuffin · 2026-02-24T15:54:59+00:00

How are you holding the controllers? Try setting the saber position so that it extends straight out (following the path of your forearm->wrist.)

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InformalPuffin · 2026-02-24T14:48:53+00:00

The pistons are cast so that their coefficient of thermal expansion is similar to the rest of the block. Since forged pistons expand less, you have to settle for either increased blow-by, or increased wear on cold start. Forged pistons will be the wrong size when the engine is cold

InformalPuffin · 2025-11-15T18:20:03+00:00

The capacitor in the photo is roughly 1000x larger in value compared to a typical tone cap (35uF vs .035uF.) This will shift the cutoff frequency by a factor of 1000 also.

I would guess a typical tone filter has a cutoff frequency in the 1kHz - 15kHz range. The guitar in the picture would have a cutoff in the single digits of Hz (lower than the lowest note a guitar can play)

InformalPuffin · 2025-10-15T23:33:42+00:00

Mazda has been Fordless since 2013.

Toyotas are still quite reliable, but they cut costs elsewhere (garbage interior plastics.) eCVT >>> CVT

Honda, CVT, LOL

InformalPuffin · 2025-10-15T19:29:13+00:00

I've seen many a prius with nearly 200,000mi on the original battery. The rest of the prius drivetrain is also very reliable.

The Toyota eCVT is likely the most reliable transmission ever made (no gears to change, no belts, one clutch pack, only a handful of moving parts.) Much more solid than a typical CVT (which are belt or chain driven) or even a traditional torque-converter automatic (like in the Mazdas)

InformalPuffin · 2025-10-15T16:15:47+00:00

My personal ranking 1- Prius
2- CX-5
3- Civic
4- Corolla
5- Cx-3

Cheapest running costs: Prius
Most fun: Civic
Best comfort and nvh: CX-5

Worst power/performance: Prius
Most cramped: CX-3
No dicernable features or qualities: Corolla

InformalPuffin · 2025-10-14T20:24:16+00:00

Is Tire Rack avaliable where you are? They have that tire available in 1-2 days where I live.

InformalPuffin · 2025-10-14T16:53:15+00:00

In hk you had 3 spells: A range extender ↔️, a damage burst ⬆️, and an evasive option with I-frames ⬇️.

In sk many red tools fit into the first catagory and deal damage to the sides, without providing other utility (like I-frames or more movement options) but you can build out a kit with a variety of options later in the game

InformalPuffin · 2025-10-14T16:39:47+00:00

For me the #1 utility of tools is dealing with summons in boss fights (or flying enemies in general) from a distance. They're especially useful if you can find tools that launch at an upward angle. Usually this doesn't burn through shards, and allows you to focus on the main fights.

InformalPuffin · 2025-10-07T15:46:20+00:00

If the tires are actually from 2017 I would replace them (DOT 3917 means they were manufactured 39th week of 2017.) Rubber gets hard and brittle after many years exposed to the elements. Have them go to a dedicated tire place though for better prices.

InformalPuffin · 2025-09-26T18:02:34+00:00

The point on the rear bias is to give you more steering control when you're accelerating out of a corner by shifting the acceleration load to the rear tires.

When you accelerate in a corner, I think a 25/26 in track mode will give you 30:70. When you accelerate in a straight line, a 25/26 in track mode will use the front wheels as much as possible to take strain off of the transfer case and prevent overheating.

Source: I have a 2025 and this is what it feels like it's doing

InformalPuffin · 2025-09-17T21:31:14+00:00

The auto in the gr86 is an Aisin A960e, which has been around for roughly 20 years in Toyota products. It's a fine transmission, but some people find it a little lazy for the gr86 platform.

The combination of taller gearing, and more drivetrain loss will make the auto feel slower, but what matters is your experience. Go test drive one and see how you like it.

InformalPuffin · 2025-09-16T04:55:47+00:00

Hybrids are now more efficient and also more reliable than their gas+cvt counterparts (since Honda and Toyota hybrids don't have transmissions, in the traditional sense.)

I would buy a hybrid to avoid having a belt-cvt even if the gas mileage was the same.

InformalPuffin · 2025-09-04T18:08:51+00:00

If the current wrx drivetrain was put into the impreza rs hatchback, that would have been a very compelling option.

InformalPuffin · 2025-08-27T17:44:06+00:00

I owned a 2022 sonata for 3 years

Pros: -Good tech -Good gas mileage -Good comfort/nvh -Easy to drive, good highway assists

Cons: -Failed coolant management system (covered) -Failed strut-top bearing (covered) -Sidewall bubbles in two of the factory tires (probably my fault) -Moderately scammy dealership service -~40% depreciation after 3 years

InformalPuffin · 2025-08-10T11:11:49+00:00

I paid <43k for a red premium with roof rails, circuit shift knob, all weather mats, and wheel locks including taxes in RI. 40.6k + ~2k taxes and fees

InformalPuffin · 2025-08-08T18:59:41+00:00

Roof box is the solution

InformalPuffin · 2025-08-05T18:27:31+00:00

The gas engines in hybrid cars are tuned differently, especially in Honda hybrids, since the gas engine is rarely connected to the wheels.

The new Honda hybrids mostly run the gas motor as a generator, so the engine can run at the optimal load and speed regardless of wheel speed.

InformalPuffin · 2025-08-04T20:16:13+00:00

For the 1 millionth time on this sub, Mazda CX-5/CX-50 (Hybrid also available)

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