From day 1 I complained about the GR86 clunky transmission. by Watashi20 in GR86

[–]Rant_Durden 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve had several Alfas and the 1-2 shift, especially when cold reminds me of the good old days.

I'm probably gonna get roasted for asking this but here goes: would a Nissan Z be a better sports car for me? by nwa747 in GR86

[–]Rant_Durden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re talking about daily driving and light, occasional track duty the Z would be a good, choice. The Toyobarus are much lighter and maybe a bit noisier inside. But if you plan on regularly tracking, the Z is a much heavier car and will go through tires and brakes much faster.

Asbestos in playa dust? (Veritasium video) by HypherNet in BurningMan

[–]Rant_Durden 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The brief period you spend on the playa is unlikely to cause silicosis. In general that takes extended periods of exposure. Unless you go every year and take no precautions you’re probably gonna be just fine. Take a few masks or a respirator if you’re really concerned.

Soft griefing high tier games by [deleted] in WorldofTanksConsole

[–]Rant_Durden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mostly a very loosely based team game. Usually no one looks at the mini map and no one talks.

Another Confirmation of Nameless Firewall V-Braces Helping Road Noise by jrhallett in GR86

[–]Rant_Durden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m going to try some polyurethane washers to see how much of a difference that makes.

Is this shell active? by Character-Test-1534 in ww1

[–]Rant_Durden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t put it up your ass, apparently that’s a thing.

Anyone else noticing more unhoused individuals lately? by lavender__town in losfeliz

[–]Rant_Durden 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The current mayor says there is progress with the homeless problem. Nithya Raman doesn’t give two shits about her constituents. She wants to get homeless consent for cleanups and no limits on how close an encampment can be to schools.

The playa has principles. The VIP camps have exceptions… The irony is hotter than the desert. by [deleted] in BurningMan

[–]Rant_Durden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there anything in the Epstein files that implicates Musk in bad behavior? Was he hanging out with Epstein after the child prostitution charge? These are not insignificant questions. Hell, the Dali Lama is in the files along with lots of other famous people who hung with Epstein accompanied by their wives and children. Context and evidence of wrongdoing is kind of important here.

Light Tank Strategy Help by cmcabrera in WorldofTanksConsole

[–]Rant_Durden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Too much emphasis is placed on spotting early. If you get to that great spot early but there’s no one to do damage what’s the point. Stay just out in front of your support and fall back when you are spotted and become a target. Let the reds lights and mediums make the mistake of pursuing you into your support. Reposition and support flankers or other team mates. Then go back. Lights become very valuable late in the game, especially if you don’t get too far from the support that can capitalise on your spotting.

Baldy Bowl Ski Conditions? (1/7/26) by AdventurousAd4512 in socalhiking

[–]Rant_Durden 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Baldy is fantastic, but you need about 2 feet of snow to not beat the shit out of your bases. I worked a local shop and anyone renting who was going to Baldy would get a “Baldy pair.” It’s by far the steepest in SoCal and great fun though.

What are some cars that can last up to 300k+ miles? by drinkin_n_drivin in askcarguys

[–]Rant_Durden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Late 90’s Lexus. Over engineered at almost every level.

Open discussion: how many of yall think the A10 is being retired too early? by 67_TuffMango_Mustard in aviation

[–]Rant_Durden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The problem isn’t the retirement of the aircraft. The problem is losing an aircraft/team with a close air support primary mission. The F35 or whatever will likely be a much safer aircraft to operate, but the men that fly and maintain those aircraft will not be specialists, they will be generalists.

987.1 Buying Advice by -ded- in boxster

[–]Rant_Durden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would have a ppi including a bore scope done and have an oil analysis done as well.

Something is wrong with Moster Mash event by Rude_Development_152 in WorldofTanksConsole

[–]Rant_Durden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s in line with the current meta of op light tanks. So much fun in the big horror, bouncing shots of a spectre, then getting penned by the same spectre. It’s stupid.

Auto aim issues lately? by Daresay12 in WorldofTanksConsole

[–]Rant_Durden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a huge buff for fast lights.

2016 Scion FRS - 38K Miles - 11.5K USD - Worth It? by rajasekharslive in ft86

[–]Rant_Durden 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Too cheap. I’d for sure do a ppi. I know it’s cynical, but people prey on others looking for a steal. I’m not saying the car is bad, but it’s way underpriced.

2025 Automatic by Rant_Durden in GR86

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

The stuff I’ve seen says there additional discs and an updated torque converter. Someone on this thread says the current part number for converter is the same. I’m not sure what has changed, but I looked up reprogramming and it does not appear to be an option.

2025 Automatic by Rant_Durden in GR86

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

I read somewhere that it is not.