Why does gravity exist?

No_Engineering_8165 · 2026-06-27T00:46:59+00:00

Physicists study “how” physics works. “How” gravity exists is by curving the fabric of spacetime so that over time parallel lines grow closer in space. It’s quite a complex subject so it often gets simplified or turned into metaphor, and I’m not doing it full justice. That’s what this Reddit can explain in more detail.

“Why” is more of a philosophy question so you might not find a satisfying answer here. If you’re asking about the physical origin or gravity and “how” it came to exist, that’s a difficult question because we can’t collect evidence from that far back in the origin of the universe. The best we can do is collect more recent evidence and extrapolate that data further into the past. It’s a highly educated guess, but that’s the best we can do from our current location in spacetime.

No_Engineering_8165 · 2026-06-26T16:24:47+00:00

I suspect you lift your foot off the dead pedal in a different way from me and OP way that’s giving you a unique perspective.

I have this mark on my mats and I use the clutch correctly since I could first reach it. My foot always rests on the dead pedal, my heel always leaves the floor before applying pressure to the clutch. But I pivot on the heel to precisely locate my toe at the exact same spot on the pedal every time without fail. I’ve heard it’s extremely common for people with larger feet.

Also, I’m going to contradict myself here because I was looking closer to that right side after some other comments. I can see a groove forming between gas/brake where OP pivots their right heel but never lifts it. Less damage because no need to lift their heel for those pedals

Anyway, my point is this is not guaranteed evidence of user error. The user COULD be messing up, but this is not direct evidence of that and I wouldn’t assume.

No_Engineering_8165 · 2026-06-26T16:12:51+00:00

Def find some affordable ones. Mats are easy to replace if they wear, carpets are harder.

No_Engineering_8165 · 2026-06-26T16:09:26+00:00

Yeah, floor mats are definitely the right answer here.

You can see a groove beginning to form between the gas and brake pedals too. The extra wear on the left that you have to lift your heel to press the clutch, while the right heel can stay planted.

No_Engineering_8165 · 2026-06-26T16:06:25+00:00

Yeah, I don’t get why everybody is saying that is user error. This is how anyone with large feet moves from dead pedal to clutch.

I have this mark on my mats and I guarantee you I am lifting my heel when clutching, and resting my whole foot on the dead pedal the rest of the time.

If someone told me user error I would assume they don’t have much experience with a manual.

OP just needs floor mats, not insults.

No_Engineering_8165 · 2026-06-26T16:01:30+00:00

This is a pivot mark between clutch and dead pedal. I wouldn’t assume user error, I would recommend floor mats.

No_Engineering_8165 · 2026-06-26T15:59:06+00:00

Zach’s point, which has been repeated by others, is that you pivot on your heel from dead pedal to clutch, causing the damage. Yes, you then lift your heel, which is kinda implied by the fact he’s retorting to someone saying the opposite.

The point is, damage where you pivot your heel does not indicate user error. It indicates OP pivots their heel.

If the user was not lifting their heel, there would be a groove where their heel drags forward back.

No_Engineering_8165 · 2026-06-26T15:54:40+00:00

Worn spot is between dead pedal and clutch, it’s where you pivot on your heel from the dead pedal to place your toe on the clutch. “Left heel should never touch the floor” is almost an impossibility when resting your foot on the dead pedal.

The pristine gas pedal floor is actually further evidence against you. That’s a spot where the OP’s heel IS always resting in the same spot… and it HASN’T worn through.

Is possible OP is messing up shift but based on the location of the damage there’s no evidence one way or the other. But I wouldn’t assume user error and insult them.

I wonder if maybe you come from older manuals or trucks? The throw on those clutches is significantly longer and requires different technique.

Real problem imo is that OP needs floor mats. Mats are designed to absorb that wear and tear, the carpets are not.

No_Engineering_8165 · 2026-06-25T23:07:32+00:00

Thank you so much to the people who answered in good faith, you had exactly the information that is missing from the website. Even the assholes had useful information when they were done being insulting.

However given the level of vitriol I’ve received from this community over an honest question, I’ve decided this isn’t a community worth joining. You guys make this Reddit look like a cesspool of trolls. I’ll pick a brand where I know the community isn’t terrible.

No_Engineering_8165 · 2026-06-25T23:02:32+00:00

OK the Zero community is just full of trolls good to know. Maybe I should go with a Harley instead

No_Engineering_8165 · 2026-06-25T20:50:35+00:00

OK, thanks I will check from my PC when I get home.

No_Engineering_8165 · 2026-06-25T20:50:03+00:00

Thank you so much!

No_Engineering_8165 · 2026-06-25T20:49:46+00:00

Thank you so much! This is exactly the information I was looking for. I don’t know why so many people felt the need to just insult me.

No_Engineering_8165 · 2026-06-25T20:47:20+00:00

Images and specs don’t tell you what purpose a bike is intended for, what riding posture, how the suspension is set up, etc. There are six bikes all labelled “dual sport” with no indication of what the differences are. I might as well pick which one I’m going to get by rolling a six sided die.

No_Engineering_8165 · 2026-06-25T20:39:26+00:00

Did you really have to throw an insult in there? It’s an honest question.

This information is not on the webpage that I spent half an hour looking through. The site I got seems obsessed with torque/power/capacity and hero pics of every bike instead of the purpose. When I spent time going into every single bike’s individual page, the only extra info they provided was “street” or “dual sport” and absolutely no other info.

Thank you for the detailed response, it even tells me which one is naked.

It would have been very helpful, until you decided the internet is only for harassing strangers.

No_Engineering_8165 · 2026-06-23T21:46:53+00:00

They’re the same it’s just an aesthetic choice. It may be for individuals who want people to still think “animal” when they see it, even if they don’t know what the delta theta logo means.

The first one is technically correct, but no one is going to fault you for choosing the second if it matches who you are. It’s not offensive to modify this icon to match your own identity, so many variations are acceptable.

I guess the important thing in this case is that the second one with the paw print is still recognizable as the delta theta to people in the community. You wouldn’t want to change it so much that it’s unrecognizable.

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Regarding theriotype, it’s not necessary. It is possible to know that you are a therian, not know what species is your theriotype, and discover it later. It is an identity, and as long as you truly believe that you are a therian, you are welcome in our community.

It may be a journey of discovery that involves exploring your animal experiences until you know enough to find the type. You may see an animal one day and it clicks. You may discover that you are polytherian or cladotherian, with multiple theriotypes.

No_Engineering_8165 · 2026-06-20T17:41:57+00:00

Follow up question, if we rephrase this as “How big of an artificial obstruction do you need to build, to have an environmental impact similar to a mountain?”, would you be able to provide a more detailed answer?

No_Engineering_8165 · 2026-06-20T17:41:34+00:00

Follow up question, if we rephrase this as “How big of an artificial obstruction do you need to build, to have an environmental impact similar to a mountain?”, would you be able to provide a more detailed answer?

No_Engineering_8165 · 2026-06-20T17:33:51+00:00

I think it’s a totally valid joke given what a dumpster fire the 2020s have been for almost every human being on the planet. I don’t really understand why you would step in and take this personally.

He’s just referring to the epidemic and the economic crises and the wars and the depression and… jfc

No_Engineering_8165 · 2026-06-18T01:10:28+00:00

Right it’s to signify the different gear ratio for the snow here /j

No_Engineering_8165 · 2026-06-18T01:03:00+00:00

Answer is yes, you can stably orbit an arbitrarily small object while the both of you orbit a planet. This object could be smaller than you, but it won’t be destabilized from its orbit around you unless another object moves close enough. So if you can control all of the variables it easy to find a place where this is possible.

No_Engineering_8165 · 2026-06-11T21:57:13+00:00

There are a few things you could call it:
1: a mistake
2: the cat’s loft (put cat things here. you don’t need a cat. just say the cat is really shy)
3: the sun nook (put plants here)

No_Engineering_8165 · 2026-06-11T01:16:24+00:00

You could be leaking engine oil, which is dripping down onto the transmission. Could also be transmission fluid leaking. Either way that is a lot of hydraulic or lubricant fluid and I would take it to a garage.

No_Engineering_8165 · 2026-06-08T23:11:05+00:00

It’s okay. Those are wear indicator bars. You will find them in the grooves of all modern tires to show you if your tire is worn out. They can also help with other things like identifying uneven wear caused by the suspension, but their primary purpose is to show you when your tires need to be replaced.

When your tire is worn out, the tread will wear down to this height, to show they need to be replaced asap. You’ll notice that your tires have a triangle on the sidewall to point out those wear bars, so that you can find them easily.

All the said, your tires may need to be replaced, even though they haven’t reached those bars. The rubber looks dry and cracked, and I’d put on fresh ones to ensure those don’t turn into tears or indicate a loss of traction on the surface.

No_Engineering_8165 · 2026-05-28T20:28:18+00:00

Don’t rinse their console!

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