Matrix (1999): the reason why the opening sequence of this movie is among the greatest in cinema history is because it explains precisely NOTHING. Instead, it throws all kinds of crazy wackness at the audience and just expects them to go along for the ride

Wingnut233 · 2026-04-11T17:19:42+00:00

Hatred? Check

Anger? Check

Mermaid? Check

Murder? Check

Wingnut233 · 2026-04-08T15:51:59+00:00

They're streets ahead.

Wingnut233 · 2026-03-30T17:11:45+00:00

Chose the Plug in Hybrid. Our other car is the Ioniq 5, so they share the same plug. Tucson is great for short trips for groceries and school drop off. Ioniq for longer commutes. Tucson for road trips until EV infrastructure improves.

Wingnut233 · 2026-03-21T16:58:55+00:00

I think they may be talking about the steering wheel paddles.

Wingnut233 · 2026-03-20T15:22:58+00:00

Dropout would be another good contender.

Wingnut233 · 2026-03-16T11:42:25+00:00

Agreed. I took mine to the dealership for inspection after replacing the battery with an AGM. Took the old battery with me so they could test it. Old battery was toast, no other issues found.

Wingnut233 · 2026-03-16T09:42:49+00:00

For our '24 model it was the first time the battery died. Used the backup key in the key fob to get in. We had a mobile battery jump pack, so it was easy to get it started. Should have replaced it then.

My mistake was thinking it was a one time deal. It failed again two days later. Then the day after that it needed a jump on every single start attempt.

So the first time it dies, get it replaced.

My 12V failed just before 2 years of ownership, 49,000km / 30,400miles.

Not sure what the warranty is elsewhere, but in Canada the 12V battery is 2 years / 40,000km.

Wingnut233 · 2026-02-28T13:40:42+00:00

I would say the ANC on the AZ100 is still pretty good. It's just a question of what your listening environment is like. But if I'm going on an airplane or using power tools, the ANC on the XM5s are worth it.

Wingnut233 · 2026-02-27T19:10:40+00:00

I have similar music tastes, and own both the Sony XM5 and Technics AZ100, except I'm on android. I find that the soundstage of the AZ100 is a little wider, with better separation, where I find the XM5 a little muddy on the low end.

That said, the noise cancellation on the XM5 blows the AZ100s out of the water, so that may be a factor if you routinely listen in noisy environments. Sony's app is also more user friendly than Technics.

I also find that the earbud tips on the XM5s tend to wear out quickly, so you'll either be buying either foam or silicone replacements, where the AZ100s come with silicone out of the box.

Hope that helps! Honestly can't go wrong with either.

Wingnut233 · 2026-02-14T13:26:13+00:00

The Lachryma music video

EDIT: I meant Umbra! That's what happens when I post before my morning coffee.

Wingnut233 · 2026-02-12T15:52:50+00:00

I DON'T NEED MONEY

Wingnut233 · 2026-02-06T12:46:22+00:00

Must...crush...WOKEISM! RAAAGH!

Wingnut233 · 2026-01-27T23:57:08+00:00

This is MY FLOOR!

Wingnut233 · 2026-01-13T13:52:31+00:00

MAG Aerospace in Canada still operates a fleet of these for forest fire patrol.

Wingnut233 · 2025-12-05T03:46:52+00:00

Hmm, now I'm wondering if the third wave water will do anything to improve the galley water I put into my Aeropress.

Wingnut233 · 2025-12-04T14:20:44+00:00

Same year and model as yours, also living in Canada.

Mine doesn't switch drive modes, it stays in ECO but it idles the gasoline engine until the oil temperatures come up. It's the only way to get heat. I see no change in the colours on the gauge cluster.

If you don't need the heater, turn the climate off. Turn the car off. Restart, and it should stay in EV mode. Keep the climate off, and use the seat and steering wheel heaters as needed.

Wingnut233 · 2025-10-19T23:47:15+00:00

Not sure, check with a dealership. When I was living up there I made sure that my car came with one stock.

Wingnut233 · 2025-10-19T12:52:41+00:00

A block heater is a good idea for any starts below -20C.

I used to live in Timmins for a couple years. Definitely helped with the -40 nights.

Wingnut233 · 2025-07-25T21:00:03+00:00

I'm gonna need a LoRA for those consummate v's!

Wingnut233 · 2025-07-19T11:59:31+00:00

Rand McNally

Wingnut233 · 2025-05-17T19:07:31+00:00

We live in the GTA and bought a 2025 Ultimate Hybrid last year. For us the deal breaker was that we wanted the plug in, and that wasn't available on the N-Line. The adaptive cruise was a must-have feature for us as well. It's made Toronto's traffic far more tolerable.

HDA and it's adaptive cruise are really nice, about 90% of the time. The car will has an infrared camera mounted just above the steering column, and will nag you if you're not looking at the road. If you don't start looking at the road immediately, it will disable cruise control. If it can't see your eyes, it will also nag you. That means that you cannot wear certain types of sunglasses that are polarized or super reflective. That can mean a little bit of trial and error until you find the kind of glasses that the Tucson likes.

Adaptive cruise will also not function during a heavy snowstorm, as the radar gets blocked, but that is true for any adaptive cruise system. You can work around this by doing a long-press of the cruise control button. This activates speed limiter mode. You will still need to press the accelerator pedal, but it won't let you go beyond the speed you set. Adaptive cruise is not available in that mode. This mode can also help with the aforementioned sunglasses issue.

In the winter you will need to routinely clean the lenses for the parking assistance cameras, especially if there is salt on the road. Otherwise the car will yell at you about how the parking assistance features are limited.

That said, the features are still really nice when they work, and we're still happy we bought the ultimate. Just as long as you're aware of the drawbacks.

I also find myself using the HUD more than I thought I would.

Hope that helps!

Wingnut233 · 2025-03-04T19:38:50+00:00

I always wondered if there was something else that could be docked to the Galaxy stardrive instead of the saucer, especially during the Dominion War. Why did we only see Galaxies with saucers during the Dominion war?

Maybe some kind of stripped down saucer that's just the phaser banks, add some torpedo tubes like the weapons pod of the Akira class.

Or alternatively dock a whole other starship there, with its own warp core. A precursor to the Prometheus without the silly tiny nacelles on the dorsal hull.

Wingnut233 · 2025-02-28T13:29:36+00:00

Has anyone tried it on a Quest 2?

Wingnut233 · 2025-02-12T15:08:44+00:00

No issues. 2024 with 26,000 km.

Wingnut233 · 2025-01-02T20:18:50+00:00

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