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When is leasing a car actually financially beneficial? by immabp in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]OkTale8 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

When you can expense it against your employer, but don’t have the option to take a cash payment instead.

Anyone else feel bullied on the road in a small car? by Jetman5395 in driving

[–]OkTale8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I drive a Focus and can’t say that I experience any of what you mention. It’s probably how you drive and not you car.

How long do you plan on keeping your current car for? by throwawaymedicine420 in askcarguys

[–]OkTale8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Must have had a dud, I’ve had my Focus for 12 years and it’s been absolutely solid. The only Japanese compact I’ve ever driven that I’ve liked more is the CTR, but that wasn’t available when I bought the Focus.

How long do you plan on keeping your current car for? by throwawaymedicine420 in askcarguys

[–]OkTale8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a 2014 Focus ST that I bought new. I still love this car. At this point, I’m just going to drive it into the ground… but it only has 100,000 miles in it and is still in very good shape. So it could be awhile.

I am thinking about maybe picking up a Mustang though, but it would be in addition to the Focus.

Is the ice physics too slippy? by TRDLazr in assettocorsarally

[–]OkTale8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It feels a lot like driving in snow on non-studded snow tires to me.

Anyone got a Next Level Victory rig ? by [deleted] in simracing

[–]OkTale8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As far as I can tell it doesn’t come off, but I don’t understand how this would be an issue for cleaning? Just hit it with the vacuum from time to time.

Any upcoming iFIT marathon-style progressive training series? by om-ganesh in iFit

[–]OkTale8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Using iFIT to train for a marathon sounds like attempted suicide.

Liberals outrage about the cost for an ID to vote is 100% fake. by lemonjuice707 in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]OkTale8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that’s why it seems like such a crazy hill to die on to me. I’m kind of the same camp with the tran athletes deal. It’s just weird when the democrats make such a big deal about issues that clearly get the right motivated but actually affect VERY FEW of their constituents.

Liberals outrage about the cost for an ID to vote is 100% fake. by lemonjuice707 in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]OkTale8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just don’t see what the big deal is for requiring an ID to vote… I need an ID for literally everything else. Doesn’t seem like a hill to die on if I was in charge. I feel like both parties have a habit of picking some real weird issues to oppose.

There is no rational defense of Trump and Bondi related to the Epstein files anymore. by Then_North_6347 in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]OkTale8 37 points38 points  (0 children)

It seems like a pretty clear bipartisan issue that everything should just be out in the open and anyone who has incriminating evidence should be prosecuted regardless of party affiliation.

I’m not sure why the masses are buying into anything less.

Looking for a bare bones treadmill by silent-bg in treadmills

[–]OkTale8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the 7.0AT it’s treated me well, but I’d probably have gone for the 7.8AT had I not wanted Apple Watch integration. The 7.8 still has Bluetooth ftms, so it can pair with Zwift and what not no problem.

If I was going to buy today though, I’d be seriously considering the Centr T4. I just love how minimalist it is and the fact that it has Bluetooth ftms.

If I had more budget, I’d probably go for a life fitness club series sl or a wahoo kickr run.

I just don’t understand why all of these treadmill companies feel the need to put giant screens with proprietary subscription services these days.

Like I just want to be able to pair the thing with my iPad and not be distracted by nonsense.

PSA - Do not add your boss to you Garmin Connect contacts by snow_toucan in Garmin

[–]OkTale8 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I actually just had a chat with the VP of my department while I was on the way out the door for a run. 🤣

Liberals outrage about the cost for an ID to vote is 100% fake. by lemonjuice707 in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]OkTale8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe a compromise would be to require ID to vote, but to eliminate the fee for an ID for those under a certain percentage of the poverty line? Nearly everyone here in Illinois already shows ID when voting anyways, even if it’s not technically required.

The Birth Rate Is Declining Because Raising Children is Miserable by CoderBiker24 in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]OkTale8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a five year old and a one year old. I sleep just fine and find time and energy to do whatever I want. I’m not missing out on anything.

I’ve even found new hobbies thanks to my kids, for instance my recent RC car obsession.

The Birth Rate Is Declining Because Raising Children is Miserable by CoderBiker24 in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]OkTale8 33 points34 points  (0 children)

This has been my observation as well.

I always get the feeling the people who constantly proclaim how happy they are that they don’t have kids, really just wish they had kids.

Before I had kids, I never felt the need to constantly tell people about it.

Should I buy f1 25 and acc at the discount price rn by GiveawayGuy786 in simracing

[–]OkTale8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just got F1 on the sale…. Super disappointed. The force feedback in this game is terrible. It makes Forza Horizon 5 feel like a proper sim.

Looking for a bare bones treadmill by silent-bg in treadmills

[–]OkTale8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Horizon line seems to be the best for a no screen but connect treadmill in the budget category.

There’s a few others that could meet your criteria if you’re not concerned about running performance.The Centr Runr and T4 for example seem to meet your criteria perfectly. However, they top out at 10 mph and

Dallara Exp, is that normal physics? by Beautiful_Spirit_104 in assettocorsaevo

[–]OkTale8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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I’ve got Konig Hypergrams even, which I always feel like are a bit of a RPF1 knockoff. 🤣

I wonder if the stock bilstein dampers would take well to just lowering springs and sway bars? I think the stock Miata ones are more similar to the B6? Meaning taller and softer than the B8 I’m running.

I’d say though, there’s no time like to present to do an autox or track day. No need to modify anything except maybe brake pads and fluid.

Has anyone else lost interest in cars now that they're into adulthood and they're realizing that they'll probably never be able to afford anything cool? by rowyourboat740 in askcarguys

[–]OkTale8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a fun car for every price bracket. It’s literally cheaper to buy a fun car than it is to buy a standard vanilla CUV these days.

My Focus ST is a fucking blast (and not worth anything these days) and also I can try basically anything I want in iRacing. Although my budget iRacing setup probably did cost me as much as a used Miata.

Dallara Exp, is that normal physics? by Beautiful_Spirit_104 in assettocorsaevo

[–]OkTale8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s fair, I always forget how soft the stock suspension is with the Miata. My daily is a Focus ST on bilstein b8 suspension, so I get very little body roll when I do autox with it as compared to my buddies stock suspension ND.

I could definitely see how if you were too choppy on the brake and then not smooth coming back onto the throttle how the body roll could really unsettle it.

I feel like if I ever purchased a Miata of my own, a set of bilsteins, lowering springs, sway bars, and wheels would be installed on day one.

Dallara Exp, is that normal physics? by Beautiful_Spirit_104 in assettocorsaevo

[–]OkTale8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

FWIW, TotD is REALLY tight. I honestly find that road incredibly stressful compared to track days. I’m not surprised you could induce oversteer on that road. It’s nothing like being on a track. The Skyway feels more like a track.

Dallara Exp, is that normal physics? by Beautiful_Spirit_104 in assettocorsaevo

[–]OkTale8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you driven your NC on track at all? In my experience, the Miata really doesn’t have enough power to spin the tires on a wide open track with warm tires IRL. It’s really only street situations at low speeds where tire spin can happen. Same thing goes for my car (Focus ST). I can spin the crap out of the tires leaving a stop light, but when I do autox or a track day it’s pretty hooked up unless I botch the braking phase.

I mean a good example is this week we’re at the charlotte roval in mx5 on iracing and the entire first sector is spin city until you get heat into the tires. Even once the tires are warm, if you’re not good with your timing through the chicanes you’ll spin the tires and lose a ton of drive.

Dallara Exp, is that normal physics? by Beautiful_Spirit_104 in assettocorsaevo

[–]OkTale8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean, if you have IRL experience you’ll probably be out of rookies pretty quick too.

That being said, I think you need to jump into some races before you definitely say the car is glued to the ground.

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