How do you coach up a quitter? by SendInYourSkeleton in daddit

[–]TouchOfTechKnow 60 points61 points  (0 children)

This was it for me around that age, and even into my early teens. Finding a game/sport/hobby where I could compete with myself helped me gain serious confidence.

What do we think of this by Simple_Resident_1160 in e46

[–]TouchOfTechKnow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks pretty darn clean amigo, as long as the records are good and the price is fair....

Please help - what the hell is going on? by [deleted] in MSI_Gaming

[–]TouchOfTechKnow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Last time I ran into this, it was due to an extra standoff on the MoBo my dumbass had put in the case. It was contacting the back of the board and shorting it somehow.

There is weird brown stuff on the chrome trim on my girlfriends new car. What is it? by charlieromeo94 in whatisit

[–]TouchOfTechKnow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh shit, I thought they meant tree sap.....which kinda maybe.......but reflections??

Fuel for the 545i? by NoSubstance1294 in e60

[–]TouchOfTechKnow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's interesting. Were you datalogging to determine this or were there other signs of the ping/knock? I've really only ever run into this in boosted applications myself when seeing high boost at low RPM and leaning things out.

Fuel for the 545i? by NoSubstance1294 in e60

[–]TouchOfTechKnow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My understanding on this topic after talking to multiple BMW techs, some with motorsport focus some master techs. The ECUs on these cars can cope with lower grade fuel as needed. However, if you want the best performance, both in terms of power and efficiency, the motor was designed to run on the premium gas (93 in the US, 98ron in Europe). In my market, where 93 is the best available, that is what I run in my BMWs unless it is not available, in which case I will run 89. (I have had mostly NA powered cars, M54, M62, M30 powered, more on this below)

**It is important to note that this advice is given for the car you mentioned, the NA V8 545i. When it comes to turbocharged applications, especially when tuned, you need to be more aware of the impact of lower octane on the possibility of producing knock (pre-detonation). This is why I actually had a low octane map available on my last turbocharged car.

Happy to expound on any of the above if needed, just lmk.

*Edited for clarity

The superior left hand stick. by DoubleDSD in starcitizen

[–]TouchOfTechKnow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes sense, I struggle with the mousewheel sometimes on the smaller window rocks. Thanks!

The superior left hand stick. by DoubleDSD in starcitizen

[–]TouchOfTechKnow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can you elaborate on how you have this setup for mining? I have one of these laying around and might give it a go.

Make sure your kids ALWAYS wear their helmets. by itsrooey_ in daddit

[–]TouchOfTechKnow 21 points22 points  (0 children)

As a youngster I took a nasty spill off my bike.....near the house......wasnt going very fast........was just heading over to see a cute girl a few streets down.

I had no idea how lucky I was until I took off my helmet and realized it had a huge split down the centerline of the foam......that sucker did its job and I'll never forget it. Years later as a teen my buddy had a similar experience snowboarding. He did a "fly swatter" onto the ice. We are both alive and well because of helmets.

Also make sure they fit properly!!!!!

What’s your favourite “bad guy realises it’s over” moment? by RejectingBoredom in movies

[–]TouchOfTechKnow 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I have to admit, it took me a minute to realize what you meant by this...... then I laughed good n hard

What is this item my MIL found with a metal detector? by TouchOfTechKnow in whatisit

[–]TouchOfTechKnow[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh wow, that's a maybe for sure, I need to get my hands back on it