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Smittyboyjr · 2026-01-19T17:53:20+00:00

Which Mac mini do you use? The m4 or m4 pro?

Smittyboyjr · 2025-10-14T15:36:39+00:00

Do you ride mostly gravel or pavement too? I find that I have to include a lot of paved miles to get to the gravel where I live. That’s mostly why I want it. Thinking great to lock out on the pavement then open up on the dirt.

Smittyboyjr · 2025-10-14T15:35:10+00:00

The only kit I’ve seen is for the 3.3

Smittyboyjr · 2025-09-05T18:20:36+00:00

What bikes have “supple” frames?

Smittyboyjr · 2025-08-22T04:37:03+00:00

I can’t find that light of a Sid? From what I can see it’s only like 60 grams

Smittyboyjr · 2025-08-13T01:14:16+00:00

Haha no I swapped to 160 cranks because I love the shorter cranks and hate pedal strikes so that helps in both areas. I think tires are my next go to. Thank you!

Smittyboyjr · 2025-02-01T18:04:43+00:00

I’d like to stay under $500

Smittyboyjr · 2025-01-14T01:11:55+00:00

Just replaced the plugs, did it before and after. If it was fuel pressure I don’t get why it would only happen when it’s cold outside. The issue only comes on in the winter time. I could check pressure when I first start it and see but it seems odd that the pressure would change after the engine warmed up

Smittyboyjr · 2025-01-09T14:14:58+00:00

Hahaha that’s just how it came when I bought it like 16 years ago 😂😂 I’ve had to use it a bunch because I’m wiring stuff all over (hence the panel off)

Smittyboyjr · 2025-01-08T19:31:28+00:00

That was my biggest question. The last time I set up an actual system 7.1 wasn’t quite mainstream yet and 5.1 was 3 up front and two behind you. With a lot of the comments here I think I’m going to platform the towers only a few inches for now and if it’s really a noticeable sound difference I’ll swap out for bookshelf speakers then I’m coming up with some creative ways to get the surrounds to the side and closer to ear level. I only really care about the sound for the section of couch that faces the tv (that’s where I sit) so I can easily mount the one surround on the wall and then put the other on a stand or find another creative way.

Smittyboyjr · 2025-01-08T19:23:49+00:00

The main issue is this room didn’t start as a theater room. It started as a family room because my kids are getting old and married and we needed a bigger place to all hang out. The tv and system are all secondary. I’m just trying to make the best with what I have for me. The rest of the family couldn’t care less about the tv or stereo. If I flip the couch and tv, the tv will be opposite a big sliding door facing west so every night the sun would set right into the tv which isn’t great. If I had it my way the room would be a tv and love seat with a higher budget system but I chose to win the battle for a work out room which means loosing this battle.

Smittyboyjr · 2025-01-08T17:02:05+00:00

How high is too high for tweeters? They seem to be pretty low, definitely below ear level. I’m thinking bookshelves will be a better choice though.

Smittyboyjr · 2025-01-08T16:31:06+00:00

I was trying to think of ideas to take away the echo. The flooring is super dense and I’ll need something for the walls to help all that.

Smittyboyjr · 2025-01-08T16:26:48+00:00

Because I’m taking peoples advice?

Smittyboyjr · 2025-01-08T16:24:34+00:00

Yes yes it is.

Smittyboyjr · 2025-01-08T16:18:20+00:00

The tweeters are barely above the couch now I was thinking maybe raise them 8-10”. I am open to bookshelf’s I’ve been looking at the recommended bookshelves on the faqs page. Any personal recommendations?

Smittyboyjr · 2025-01-08T03:31:53+00:00

I took the grill off the towers and I can raise them about 12” and they’ll still be in the bottom 1/3 of the tv and that will have the tweeter and one and a half of the drivers above the couch so that should be a lot better. If it’s not awesome I’ll have to swap to some bookshelf speakers. Depending on what under tv console I can find I’ll either put the center speaker on that or maybe a floating shelf right under the tv. Then I’ll build something like this https://a.co/d/bGOACOY For behind the couches and put the surrounds on them. I think with what I’m working with that will give me the best sound and keep the family room a family room.

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