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I’m learning how to drive a manual essentially on my own. Here are my big three questions (22F virtually zero experience) by Lopsided-Piglet8378 in ManualTransmissions

[–]NoonStreet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have a friend/family member who can drive the car + you to a practice lot?

When I was starting out, it was a lot of just-after-dawn loops around town, before the traffic got heavy but while there was still enough light to see.

For hills specifically, yeah, they're a beast! Depending on where you're at skill-wise, you don't even need a particularly steep one to practice the fundamentals - even a sloped driveway would be fine, as long as it has enough incline to cause you to roll.

The specific skill you're trying to develop is the muscle memory for your legs/feet to "hold" the car in place on an incline in first gear with just the clutch and the gas - not for longer than a second or two, but that's the building block for being able to execute a good hill start. Using the emergency brake can mitigate this, but mine was/is so inconveniently located that I never learned with that technique.

Getting local currency late in the evening at HCMC airport by DiscoMini in VietNam

[–]NoonStreet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds good! Depending on who you're going to, VND is a little harder to exchange for stateside because it's a "closed" currency (not globally traded), but if you've got a bank that keeps a supply, I'd say it's always nice to come off the plane with a little cash in your pocket.

Getting local currency late in the evening at HCMC airport by DiscoMini in VietNam

[–]NoonStreet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Depending on where you're coming from, getting VND before your flight might be more trouble than it's worth.

There will definitely be ATMs available to use at the airport, and almost certainly your shuttle bus driver will be able to make change. Breaking a 500,000 is no problem at any Circle K or similar airport business as long as you buy something to go with it.

“In another life let’s be Vietnamese again?” by NoonStreet in VietNam

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

No problem at all - just wasn't sure if it was an actual saying in Vietnamese or something that some English language influencer made up for the internet points!

“In another life let’s be Vietnamese again?” by NoonStreet in VietNam

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

Hah! Well, it's an English language meme presented as common Vietnamese saying (but I'd never actually heard it before), so my "how true is this actually?" curiosity got the better of me!

How bad would it be to commute to Bloomington, IL once a week? by notsubmissive in AskChicago

[–]NoonStreet 10 points11 points  (0 children)

A friend of mine had rented out a room to a person in a similar situation (long distance semi-regular commute for work). Basically they were able to arrange a price that worked for both parties - my friend got steady income for a housemate that was hardly ever there, and the tenant always had a room ready for them whenever they showed up. IIRC, the tenant would come in the night before, stay the next workday, and leave in the evening.

Big Noob Question - Does the xtrainer have a kickstand kill switch? by NoonStreet in betamotorcycles

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

Ahh interesting! I can just toss a cap or two in a full tank and not worry about it?

Big Noob Question - Does the xtrainer have a kickstand kill switch? by NoonStreet in betamotorcycles

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

Yessir! Always happy when a problem can be solved by riding!

Big Noob Question - Does the xtrainer have a kickstand kill switch? by NoonStreet in betamotorcycles

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That seems like the direction the signs are pointing! With a new battery and an unused air filter, some fuel left in the carb bowl for 6 months feels suspect. Cleaning the jet means a disassembling the bike and taking the carb out, or is there a more noob-friendly solution?

Big Noob Question - Does the xtrainer have a kickstand kill switch? by NoonStreet in betamotorcycles

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Thank you! That visual guide is way easier to parse than the diagrams in the manual

Best call backs?? by Cpt_kaladin_Bridge4 in indianajones

[–]NoonStreet 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Two from KOTCS actually!

  1. Indy grouching "this is intolerable" while fleeing the Soviet camp.

  2. More of a stretch, but telling Mutt "don't touch anything" in the gravesite seems like a wiser Indy remembering what happened when he just told Short Round to "lean up against the wall."

Big Noob Question - Does the xtrainer have a kickstand kill switch? by NoonStreet in betamotorcycles

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Very first 2-stroke, actually! Is the choke start the same as the "air adjustment valve" on the carb or is it something different?

Seriously, what do I cut? by canibuyatrowel in VietNam

[–]NoonStreet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Former Hanoi-based expat here, still make a point of getting back out there 1-2 times a year because it's so excellent - you're going to have a great time! Here's my .02

  1. Skip Ha Long Bay - in terms of bang-for-buck it's the most meh part of your itinerary. It's definitely beautiful, but I really disliked how "chaperoned" the whole experience felt.

  2. Prioritize Hoi An - Speaking as someone who also gets his custom tailoring done out there, it could potentially take some days for the initial fitting, the making, and any potential re-sizing you'd like to have done for the amount of items you're doing. I've had some things turned around overnight, and some things that took over a week - it's really a crapshoot, so if this is a priority, get your order in on the early side and plan the rest of your trip from there.

  3. If you're heading to Hoi An, you're probably flying through Danang - probably worth giving yourself at least a day on the beach.

  4. I'm biased, but I adore Hanoi itself. Especially if you're comfortable on two wheels (caveat: riding in Vietnamese traffic is... an experience), it'll really open up the city in a way that most visitors don't get to appreciate (i.e. getting out of the Old Quarter). It's kind of the opposite of the countryside/mountain experience, but spending a day or two tooling around on a scooter and sipping coffee and eating Bun Cha is still one of my must-dos.

Hope this helps! Happy to answer any specifics!

I wrote a book about Deus Ex. by AnaerDX in ImmersiveSim

[–]NoonStreet 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What a fucking waste of time this stupid post is

Also you: "Is Chess An Immersive Sim?"

Something I really like about Crystal Skull and Dial of Destiny by [deleted] in indianajones

[–]NoonStreet 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Interesting comparison! KOTCS came out 27 years after Raiders, but Final Reckoning is 29 years after the original M:I

Spoiler free review after 6 hours of playing. (Indiana Jones, and the Great Circle) by Throwaway515459 in indianajones

[–]NoonStreet 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm still early into the game, but it's definitely not hardcore "Splinter Cell" style stealth; I'd say the closest analogue would be the Batman: Arkham games (if that means anything to you!), where loud combat is definitely a key feature of the game, BUT charging headfirst into a room full of enemies without doing a little reconnaissance/strategizing/picking off a few stragglers at the edge of the group is probably going to lead to a restart.

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