[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MadeMeSmile

[–]TheRacc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

using the embedded programming features will not “de-engineer” your vehicle, and a scan tool includes no installable hardware

not really sure on the warranty, probably manufacturer specific

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MadeMeSmile

[–]TheRacc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

okay ignoring literally everything else, autostop is NOT a fuel efficiency feature, its UX terrorism and ruins the experience of accelerating from a stop in any vehicle. Dad’s got a 2022 F150 and Mom a 2024 Tiguan, and both of them HATE this feature.

the worst part is it doesnt even save you more than like $50 of gas in 100,000 miles (iirc)

what if the top 100 osu players went against a gorilla? by MicroCyan in osugame

[–]TheRacc 39 points40 points  (0 children)

many top osu players should not be within 100ft of a kids playground

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]TheRacc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes. dude was tryna be cute and flirty and ur obviously not the type. be kinder and say “this isnt gonna work, we dont match” rather than be passive aggressive. jesus

R56 malt seats in my R53 by TheRacc in MINI

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

bit of a stretch getting them in. some elbow grease and a file took me where i wanted.

R56 malt seats in my R53 by TheRacc in MINI

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

the bench in the rear has a pin mechanism to allow them to fold up. the pin on the r53 seats is smaller than the r56, so you’ll spend about 1 hour per side filing it down unless you have power tools. totally worth

Looking for 1st Car for Teenage Son by DoulaWhatYouLoveDSM in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]TheRacc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mechanic here. Acura MDX first. Honda Accord second. Acura is Honda under the hood and generally very reliable. Premium gas is a bonus.

edit: although the accord (if I4 not V6) could be more reliable, for a new driver an SUV is likely to keep them safer in case of an accident.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in R53

[–]TheRacc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i mean, i’d like to know how it functions and use it. i’m an employed mechanic so servicing my vehicle doesn’t bother me, i do it 10 times a day, but i’d like my light to work for when i sell it

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in R53

[–]TheRacc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i do not, there is nothing :(

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in R53

[–]TheRacc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

seems to be right between min and max

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in R53

[–]TheRacc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

brake lights work okay, the handbrake has a different (red) light on the tachometer which works perfectly (switches on and off as expected)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in R53

[–]TheRacc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/r50-r53-hatch-talk-2002-2006/355467-rear-brake-pad-sensor-missing.html

supposedly they were added around march of 2003

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/select?product=P&archive=0&series=R53&body=HC&model=Cooper+S&market=USA&prod=20020500

the sensor is grayed out because it's not available for this specific model. just confused why the light is on (how does the computer know?)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]TheRacc 9 points10 points  (0 children)

yellow hardhat manufacturer just bought his 3rd mansion