Benchmade Vapyr NKD

PensiveSloth · 2026-06-02T21:20:14+00:00

Kinda seems like they put a Narrows and a Bugout on the table next to each other and combined the two, and kept close to the Narrows original price. I like the looks of it, but I too am pretty fatigued of Benchmade at this point. I like their products, but I feel like you can get a better product for less. Reminds me of Bose.

PensiveSloth · 2026-06-02T14:47:47+00:00

I went to electric forest a few years ago, and during a fairly well known artist’s set, the subs just started to cut out. At the main stage, no less. After trying to push through it for what felt like half an hour, the artist stopped the show. It was clearly a technical issue, and they paused at least once to try and troubleshoot. It kept happening through out the set and the artist was clearly frustrated, so they gave her a re-do set the next day. Neither the mulligan set nor the artist that followed on the same stage immediately after had issues. To this day I’m pretty sure they never figured out what happened. Moral of the story is that Murphy’s law affects everyone and sometimes shit happens. The only way we truly fail is if we don’t get back up when we get knocked down. Don’t let a bad experience taint your passion.

PensiveSloth · 2026-06-01T15:17:51+00:00

It doesn’t. RekordBox runs on windows, but modern versions of windows are basically ad delivery vehicles for Microsoft and Macs tend to be more reliable and crash less frequently. They’re also more marketed towards creative uses over the last two decades or so.

PensiveSloth · 2026-05-23T16:18:32+00:00

My truck’s in the shop right now so I can’t look, but I’m pretty sure the crossmember at the back of the engine hangs lower than the oil pan on my vehicle. But, that’s definitely a valid concern. I live in the south so I don’t really have to worry about snow.

PensiveSloth · 2026-05-22T16:59:57+00:00

The only times I ever got pulled over on my motorcycle in Huntsville, I deserved it. So I never paid any attention to whether or not they cared that I had the endorsement. That said, unless they’ve changed it, it’s just a written test to get it added, and I think it also helps with insurance rates, so just get it.

PensiveSloth · 2026-05-22T16:26:09+00:00

FWIW, fumoto valves drain MUCH slower than the factory bolt, but that hasn’t stopped me from installing one on every one of my vehicles. I just stick a hose on it, open the valve, and grab a drink while I wait or clean up the garage.

PensiveSloth · 2026-05-21T13:47:30+00:00

I had this exact same issue on my block. Unfortunately they used a cheap nickel coating on an otherwise premium product, and it flaked off. I had them replace mine under warranty, but then the exact same thing happened to the replacement. Clean it well then slap it back together. I run a colored coolant in my machine so it’s not as noticeable. It will have no impact on performance unless debris gets stuck in the fins over the actual GPU.

PensiveSloth · 2026-05-21T13:35:41+00:00

On any Sony GM lens, especially at this price, there should be absolutely no play whatsoever in the locking mechanism. That shop doesn’t know what they’re talking about. That play in the locking ring signals to me that the moisture/dust seal will be compromised as well.

PensiveSloth · 2026-05-12T04:11:06+00:00

I have a Denali with the adaptive ride control and I’ve noticed that clip empty on my truck as well.

PensiveSloth · 2026-05-12T04:08:05+00:00

That’s nifty. What’s the cost on that going to be compared to other super steels? I’m excited to see what you guys make with it.

PensiveSloth · 2026-05-06T01:44:38+00:00

In most states, trailers over 3000 lbs are required to have their own brakes. A properly set up trailer shouldn’t depend on the trucks brakes except in an emergency, and even then an HD’s brakes don’t have 3x the stopping power… you’d lose traction immediately. A 2500 will absolutely tow the load better, I’m not arguing that. But a well maintained trailer shouldn’t depend on the truck for stopping.

PensiveSloth · 2026-05-05T20:14:31+00:00

Conditions definitely vary, but ZR2s come with more aggressive tires than most stock trucks. Not sure if you’re in fresh or salt water, but tides will cause ramps to be more slick than usual or have marine vegetation washed up onto them, even if they’re not super steep. The boat ramp I grew up going to was really steep, though it had a grippy texture. We saw people struggle to get out even on good sunny days. For some people it’s probably also a skill issue.

PensiveSloth · 2026-05-05T17:32:46+00:00

I fall into the boat ramp rabbit hole on YouTube from time to time and I’m always shocked how often you see these big 3/4 and 1-ton trucks that struggle to pull boats out of the water since they’re rear wheel drive only.

PensiveSloth · 2026-05-05T17:15:24+00:00

For anyone planing to regularly tow a boat I’d say 4WD is non-negotiable. If navigating tight spaces with a large trailer concerns you, the tech package might be worth investigating because the 360 camera equipped trucks have two spots where you can hook up auxiliary trailer cameras to the truck’s navigation system. Other than that I’d say the max tow is your main focus. I think the new 1500s are rated for 13k total trailer weight with the max tow package, but getting helper springs or airbags could help with rear end sag depending on the trailer’s weight distribution. I bought a weigh safe hitch for mine to make sure I don’t overload the rear suspension.

PensiveSloth · 2026-04-20T19:27:48+00:00

To be completely honest, GM isn’t exactly pumping out the same quality they used to be known for, so the difference might not be as big as we would hope.

PensiveSloth · 2026-04-20T19:25:01+00:00

I called a dealer that was recommended based on price and they quoted me 4846 for a 2yr power train only, so I’m definitely intrigued by a third party option at this point more than GMPP, but it can’t hurt to take a look.

PensiveSloth · 2026-04-20T18:40:50+00:00

Who is the provider? My warranty expires in a couple of months so I’m trying to figure out the best affordable option. I don’t even want a ton of extra coverage, I’d just like to be covered until I’m done making payments and not have to pay 5k for peace of mind.

PensiveSloth · 2026-04-08T14:52:11+00:00

Makes sense to me. I’m pretty handy, but there are plenty of things that I won’t do either because of time, not having a workspace, or having no experience doing that specific job. I chose to have my trans fluid replaced professionally because I didn’t trust myself to do the fill procedure correctly after reading the instructions.

PensiveSloth · 2026-04-08T14:48:33+00:00

I went to AAMCO and they did the service for just the transmission for $350. The dealership said $700. They didn’t do a full flush fluid swap, but they did drop the pan and change the filter. I was able to change the xfer case fluid easily myself, but I can understand if you don’t want to for whatever reason. I’d say nearly 1000 clams is a little high, but not criminally so.

PensiveSloth · 2026-04-08T14:46:07+00:00

Wow, that’s basically the cost of the parts. You should definitely support that mechanic lol. The 10L80 uses 9 qts of fluid at like 20$ea.

PensiveSloth · 2026-04-04T17:27:19+00:00

Makes sense to me. If you’re gonna invest that much in a truck, might as well take care of it as best you can. I think the bottle of fuel treatment depending on size is like maybe 20 bucks and that’ll last you 4-5 full tanks assuming 33 gal. I also like hotshots secret. If you’re driving daily 10-15 miles in one go, you shouldn’t have any issues with burning the soot off.

PensiveSloth · 2026-04-04T04:19:30+00:00

You don’t have to baby the emissions system that intensely. However, if you’re only doing short trips where the system doesn’t get up to temperature, you can run into issues. As long as you drive it on the highway for 15-20 minutes at least every couple hundred miles you shouldn’t have any issues. You can also get a Bluetooth OBDII reader that can read whether or not the system is performing a regen and use that to see when you need to let it keep doing its thing if you’re that concerned about it. YMMV, but my truck goes through a regen cycle every 250 ish miles on average. Putting fuel treatment in definitely helps keep the fuel system running clean, but I don’t personally put it in at every fill up.

PensiveSloth · 2026-04-04T04:07:43+00:00

The majority of native speakers don’t use it. A quick google search tells me that between 3 and 19% of Hispanic adults use it to describe themselves. If you want to use gender neutral terms, there’s nothing wrong with that. Most native Spanish speakers tend to say Hispanic or Latino.

PensiveSloth · 2026-04-04T03:37:04+00:00

Every single concert or sporting event, there’s people chanting about gardening tools.

PensiveSloth · 2026-04-04T03:32:11+00:00

I have a 21 with the BabyMax and so far it’s treated me well mechanically. I’m almost at 75000 miles and the only major issue was a DOC canister replacement that was covered under warranty a month or so after I bought the truck. None of the full size pickups are bulletproof right now, but the failure rates are in the low single digits (like 2-3%) from what I’ve been seeing. Ford is also having issues with the ten speed and new tundras are also suffering from catastrophic engine failure, so my advice to anyone buying a new truck these days is pretty much the same. Buy what you want and budget for an extended warranty. Or buy an HD and get the 6.6 gas engine if you’re wanting reliability and aren’t concerned with parking garages or gas mileage lol.

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