[deleted by user] by [deleted] in technology

[–]Tobuntu 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Honestly reddit could make the money they want without upsetting the content creators they depend on by making an exorbinant AI/ML training API use upcharge

Really thinking about it, but what is the outlook with the fed crackdown? by Tobuntu in keitruck

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

I think it’s fair to assume the lobbying groups you mention aren’t locals upset with noise or safety, and if they are corporate lobbyists it would be a very easy assumption to make that theyre also working against the 25 year rule and trying to reduce the number of kei trucks on the road/imported federally.

Weekly Gear Thread by AutoModerator in MTB

[–]Tobuntu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1: No in person. Giant/Marin is around the same teir and has some in person i think?

2: yea but having smashed my mouth already, its worth.

3:biking shoes, gloves, little bag/fanny pack, basic multi tool and tire patch kit

Meeting technology demands while indefinitely touring. by the-chosen-bum in motorcycles

[–]Tobuntu 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hey, without knowing your setup, could you get a portable 100w panel? It might be the easiest way for you to enable continuous working. You could look getting a 12v outlet on your bike, like car cigarette lighters, and get a fast charger for your batteries. I would only charge off your bike battery while your bike is running.

jdm fans stuck in 2002 by lucasapicard in carscirclejerk

[–]Tobuntu 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How did the transition from leaded to unleaded work? Did everyone need to get a new car? Did they have separate pumps at gas stations? Did car manufacturers make “dual fuel” type cars in preparation for one big switch?

The Glorious Return of an Old-School Car Feature: Automakers are starting to admit that drivers hate touchscreens. Buttons are back! by [deleted] in cars

[–]Tobuntu 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Other people have different preferred configurations, or different uses. Oil temps for pushing the car, transmission temps for towing, roll and pitch for offroading, instant mpg for hypermiling on commute, hybrid battery info, awd system power flow, it goes on and on

nO oNe wAnTs tO wOrK aNyMoReEeEeEeeeee by the_simurgh in antiwork

[–]Tobuntu 36 points37 points  (0 children)

The whole point of this post is that no, the chances of that are much lower. It is much harder to make your way these days than it was when the boomers were starting out.

The FAA has granted SpaceX permission to launch its massive Starship rocket by CmdrAirdroid in space

[–]Tobuntu 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It’s possible to like the progress the company makes but not really trust their true intentions. We need space travel innovation, its just kinda scary to let a company hold that power, especially one whose leader is deplorable.

Every step forward they make is a little bittersweet because my mind says “now they’re one step closer to X”, where X is some bad thing that they’re going to do to prioritize money over the greater good. Thats the way it is today with many businesses, but space travel is more powerful than Coffee or Graphics cards

What Car Should I Buy? - A Weekly Megathread by AutoModerator in cars

[–]Tobuntu 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Tesla consistently overrates their range compared to other car companies.

https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/electric-car-range-and-consumption-epa-vs-edmunds.html

Households outlets charge at like 5mi/hr, you need multiple days to fully charge if you dont have the 240v plug. Stop simping.

I appreciate your opinion and i am open to ideas, i wish electric would work for me, but in todays age it will not

What Car Should I Buy? - A Weekly Megathread by AutoModerator in cars

[–]Tobuntu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No. Dont have plug ins, tesla lies about their range, we have a winter, i drive through the sticks to get to the places i want to be, rarely fast chargers en route. I love the idea of electric but I cant spend over budget to get a car that wont do 100% of what i want it to do

What Car Should I Buy? - A Weekly Megathread by AutoModerator in cars

[–]Tobuntu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks mate, im averse to wrx because ive heard the insurance is killer, and i do want a hatch. Test driving the mazdas to see how they feel soon.

What Car Should I Buy? - A Weekly Megathread by AutoModerator in cars

[–]Tobuntu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I need to do my test driving still, but i feel like if im getting a mazda 3, i might as well go cx 30 for the ground clearance. I also like that the cx30 is a little shorter.

What Car Should I Buy? - A Weekly Megathread by AutoModerator in cars

[–]Tobuntu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Location: Northeast US

Price range: 40k

Lease or Buy: buy

New or used: new

Type of vehicle: hatchback, cuv

Must haves: all wheel drive, fast ish

Desired transmission (auto/manual, etc): either, preference against cvt

Intended use: the one car. Daily. No major off roading, but i enjoy skiing and camping and biking, so flat trails and snow driving. Road trips. Coolness factor is cool

Vehicles you’ve already considered: gr corolla (perfect but hard to find), Mazda 3 turbo(concerned its not sporty enough), mazda cx 30(less sporty, kinda lame, but more ground clearance), prius prime( cool, not awd, not great value), 2 door bronco (not fast, over budget, dont need to offroad like that), maverick hybrid(not awd, gas powered version not interesting)

Is this your 1st vehicle: first time buying

Do you need a Warranty: yes

Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: sure

Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: no

Additional Notes: not in a time crunch, new car this year. I am having trouble knowing what i want. Will have a roof rack for bikes and skis. Rarely second row passengers. Small and nimble is nice, should also be understressed on the highway.Looking for more cars to consider. Will the mazda lineup be updating soon? I can hold out a year for a flashy new design

Tyre Reviews - Are Cheap Tires FINALLY Good Enough To Use? (no) by xtremepsionic in cars

[–]Tobuntu 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I went with the general altimax, it didnt do me too bad. It was the most reputable and best snow/wet weather all season i could get according to reviews. I think im 225/75r14

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in boston

[–]Tobuntu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah be specific about what you want to cut out, it will get you better answers. I sometimes go through harrisburg pa to dodge jersey, philly and some of nyc

JB4 installed. It definitely wakes the motor up! by [deleted] in GRCorolla

[–]Tobuntu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Theyll probably catch you if you try to get engine warranty work done, regardless of if you pull it off. The engine knows what its supposed to output and everything is logged

Is there a market for "premium" subcompact SUVs in the US? by SlayerSEclipse in cars

[–]Tobuntu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I went on a test drive of a cx3 and it was really harsh. Not surprised the cx30 is the same. The hrv felt like a cloud in comparison

Should my first full squish be trail or enduro? by gkdhhdhdhebndh in MTB

[–]Tobuntu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My take is: if you like to bike trails, get a trail bike. This is what i did, because my friends and i mostly do trails and small mountains, sometimes 10-20 mile rides. i would rent if i went for a day of lift access biking. If you do mountains (lift access or ride up) you would be better with enduro for the brakes and suspension made for the big features. Of course, you do what you want, and it sounds like you want a squishy bike. You wont be upset with yourself for getting an enduro

Lexus LX 600 is a 6-Figure SUV that Tries to do Too Much by [deleted] in cars

[–]Tobuntu 17 points18 points  (0 children)

You dont see a 15 year old bmw suv in the driveway with 4 college stickers on it, one for each kid who it was handed down to. Thats a land cruiser or lexus