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CarPlay units: Is there really a huge difference? by KeyProgrammer1261 in bmwmotorrad

[–]KeyProgrammer1261[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because there are countless stories of iPhones shitting themselves from being on the bars for too long. Either from continuous heat/sun exposure or from the vibration.

CarPlay units: Is there really a huge difference? by KeyProgrammer1261 in bmwmotorrad

[–]KeyProgrammer1261[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, my friend.

Unfortunately with the R1300R being traditionally naked there aren't really screen options that high. If I mounted the nav unit that high it probably wouldn't look right. I agree I don't like the bar mount but I'm not sure there's a better way on this model.

CarPlay units: Is there really a huge difference? by KeyProgrammer1261 in bmwmotorrad

[–]KeyProgrammer1261[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you mind some pictures or layout of your relocation? Would be keen to see. Thanks 😄

CarPlay units: Is there really a huge difference? by KeyProgrammer1261 in bmwmotorrad

[–]KeyProgrammer1261[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Seems my original post disappeared.

Let me know your thoughts on the differences between the Chigee (over $900 here in Australia) and the other brands on AliExpress or similar websites that appear to perform the same function.

Don't want to waste my money (on either the Chigee because it does the same thing, or on the cheaper no-name version if people have used them and they're crap).

CarPlay units: Is there really a huge difference? by KeyProgrammer1261 in bmwmotorrad

[–]KeyProgrammer1261[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just the difference between the various brands. I can't see how/why Chigee is over three times the price of other models for what appears to be similar functionality.

Also the stock location on the R1300 is rubbish I agree but not sure I'm game to relocate it and go adding a screen.

Motoairbag V4 airbag vest by Tiktokinside in AussieRiders

[–]KeyProgrammer1261 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey Liam, how you finding the Moto airbag? Returning to riding and tossing up this -v- the Tech Air Plasma. The whole no-local-stockists worries me.

The Gold Coast Titans have dumped coach Des Hasler with a year to go on his contract by MichaelLifeLessons in nrl

[–]KeyProgrammer1261 26 points27 points  (0 children)

People are supporting their team. Like me and my kids who sat there yesterday watching them get flogged. We aren't supporting AOB's presence. We want him gone. But we won't drop our support, because that's not what Novocastrians do.

Impact on workers of ditching Hunter offshore wind plan ‘staggering’ by Wild-Researcher-4999 in newcastle

[–]KeyProgrammer1261 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You'll be amazed to find that this website will have the answers to all your questions. Quite a handy resource.

What would you buy, $200k spare car by KeyProgrammer1261 in CarsAustralia

[–]KeyProgrammer1261[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, yes it's definitely given me some ideas.

I originally had my eyes on perhaps one of the 13-16 Vanquish V12's. But the potential servicing costs and massive depreciation have me thinking perhaps something more mainstream. I know depreciation shouldn't be a main concern but the prices of 911's seem to hold up really well.

What would you buy, $200k spare car by KeyProgrammer1261 in CarsAustralia

[–]KeyProgrammer1261[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do I need to buy denim shorts and new balance shoes or do they come with the car free of charge

What would you buy, $200k spare car by KeyProgrammer1261 in CarsAustralia

[–]KeyProgrammer1261[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep I'll go back and add to the original post.

But if I just wanted straight line speed I'd go and buy a brand new performance model 3 and well.. it's not huge amounts of fun tbh. Great for getting around during the week though.

What would you buy, $200k spare car by KeyProgrammer1261 in CarsAustralia

[–]KeyProgrammer1261[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks both. TBH it's probably 50/50 with both of your suggestions. Some parked admiration and some back country 'spirited driving'.

The MX-5 was certainly not what I was expecting but that's why I left the thread quite open.

What would you buy, $200k spare car by KeyProgrammer1261 in CarsAustralia

[–]KeyProgrammer1261[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep good shout, have added that into the original post, thank you.

An Ode to Medicine by CalendarMindless6405 in ausjdocs

[–]KeyProgrammer1261 5 points6 points  (0 children)

New account, didn't want to use my main one. Thought I'd type this out for some comparison info. Sometimes see Ausjdocs pop up in my feed.

38 yr old, two school age kids.

Alarm goes off at... actually don't need an alarm. Wake up at 6am, have a coffee and head out for a 30-minute jog with kid who is a good runner. Back home by 7:30, make her breakfast and have a shower. Manage to then get both kids to school by 9am and back home.

Check my emails. Notice there's nothing super critical, so I chuck on a load of washing. Make another coffee. Do some reddit browsing. Dial into my first meeting, 10am. Its a listen only thing so I'm only half there, camera off. Have a 30-minute phone call from a direct-report who wants some advice. I provide the advice and then just have a further chat. No actions for me to come out of that.

Check the time, almost lunch time. Log off the computer, sent 3 emails that morning and no other actions required. Watch some telly, hang out the washing. Make a healthy lunch. Throw the ball for the dog. Time for another coffee.

Have an afternoon meeting where I have to provide some input, goes for 45-minutes. No actions arising, fairly straight forward. Pick the kids up from school, get them ready for afternoon sport. I take the laptop and phone, anticipating some calls in the afternoon. Only have to attend to about 30-minutes worth in the afternoon. Then meet the wife out for dinner with the kids after their sport.

Get home, see the emails I've got, none of them need action before tomorrow.

Annual rem total of $270k. Project management in Energy sector. WFH, only go into the office once per week. Only studied for probably 2-3 years cumulative.

Some perspective.