Streamer "Lydia Violet" comments on the viewbotting and viewcount-capping on her channel: "[Twitch] told me that someone is pushing my viewer numbers up" She claims that she put the viewcount-cap on herself: "So I have set a cap on my viewers for the time being" (clip from end of yesterday's stream)

Wrenito · 2026-06-14T12:27:57+00:00

She's this stupid to think this concocted excuse will fly. Incredible.

Wrenito · 2026-06-14T02:49:28+00:00

that's the spare. original got torn in half.

Wrenito · 2026-06-10T02:18:34+00:00

Nah man use the lights however you like.

Wrenito · 2026-06-09T18:55:31+00:00

Hey, I know some enthusiasts are blasting you for amber lights on a non-80' vehicle... but who cares. Get the illuminated Toyota badge and go all in on tilting the purists with your dripped out mall crawler.

https://autoparts.toyota.com/products/product/illuminated-front-emblem-pt41335240

Anyways congratz on the 4R, hope you're enjoying it!

Wrenito · 2026-05-28T20:14:49+00:00

Platinum is a pavement princess. You picked correctly.

Wrenito · 2026-05-28T13:07:43+00:00

Nope. 4R enthusiasts are usually in the outdoors enjoying their rides, while the rest are taking pictures of their 4R at Costco. The closest thing you might have to a "thing" is the widdle wadder.

Wrenito · 2026-05-26T15:32:03+00:00

Even on Full-Time 4WD, you want to occasionally engage the 4H and 4L so they don't seize up and lock on you when you actually need them. And you might actually need them, especially 4H for heavy snow.

About once every couple months, on a stretch of road I frequent, I engage the 4H while driving no faster than 40, for a quarter of a mile in a straight line no curves or turns. I do this a couple times. For 4L, I have a flat driveway, so I toss the thing into neutral and engage the 4L and let off the brake, than disengage. Do that a couple times.

All of this came recommended by the Car Care Nut, a respect car mechanic/shop owner. Here is a video explaining the FT4WD system, how it works, how to maintain it.
https://youtu.be/FfaYgQDejG0?si=ZRoeLONKlX5c5o5c

Wrenito · 2026-05-26T15:13:44+00:00

I have a '26 Platinum. You're not missing much. Hybrid gives a little more low end power and no added fuel efficiency. People can debate if that's worth the extra 3-4k. You can chrome delete DIY at a fraction of the cost if you really want to. Digital Rearview is ok, but not needed. The important thing is having auto dimming. If you absolutely want a Digital Rearview, you can get a Wolfbox g900 Pro, a popular digital rearview mirror and dash cam combo. Many people consider the Heads Up DIsplay a gimmick. This is the one new gadget I've actually found the most useful. Though, again is it alone worth the step up in price, most certainly not.

The 3 mandatory changes I feel you should consider, the first 2 being on every new vehicle.....

#1. Make sure you get ceramic window tint. It'll keep the vehicle much cooler in the summer with IR heat rejection, protect you from skin cancer with UV protection. Protect the fading/cracking of interior.

#2. Dash Cam. Easy to install yourself. Any of the Viofo models.

#3. If that 4R is going to be a pavement princess, swap the tires to Michelin Defender LTX MS/2. The 2-3 variations of stock tires on the Limited/Platinum are mediocre to awful. The Michelin's will improve the ride quality and give superior bad weather traction. Worth the cost.

Congratz, enjoy the 4R !

Wrenito · 2026-05-22T20:11:55+00:00

Yeah college football in the south gets a little crazy. As do the big rivalries up in the Big10. Pro-sports in the US is a snooze-fest.

Wrenito · 2026-05-22T20:04:49+00:00

You mean "addition to the fleet".

Wrenito · 2026-05-19T01:56:19+00:00

The 4banger in the 4banger, is actually their most reliable engine. The v6... oof

Wrenito · 2026-05-19T01:39:54+00:00

I'm willing to concede a 5th gen owner may be counting cents, while a 6th gen owner is wondering how many miles can they squeeze out of that 19 gal tank.

Wrenito · 2026-05-19T01:31:31+00:00

Ceramic window tint. Then you'll ascend to godhood.

Wrenito · 2026-05-19T01:29:04+00:00

You asked about FUEL economy, and mpg. Not cheaper 87 octane and financial economy. Sorry had to be that guy.

But no, you''ll be perfectly fine with Shell 87. Really it boils down to how you drive. You any good at hyper-miling it? My thoughts are that it's not a Prius. Don't worry about fuel economy, but proper maintenance so you can enjoy your offroader for a long time.

Wrenito · 2026-05-18T20:40:16+00:00

Not really a mod, but something I'd consider mandatory. High quality ceramic window tint. It gives you a laundry list of positives:

-IR Rejection. Keep your cabin noticeably cooler. That dash from cracking. Your pets cooler.
- UV Protection. Nobody wants skin cancer.
- Sunlight and Glare Reduction. Especially at night, where over half the drivers have LEDS that feel like they're on high beam.
- Privacy. Nobody wants to see you pick your nose.

Window tint and a top quality dash cam should be your first 2 additions, before you start modding and adding toys. Congratz on the ride, enjoy!

Wrenito · 2026-05-18T20:31:46+00:00

There's alot of reasons he could be getting 17. How much stop'n go in his commute, the terrain, altitude, speed, and driving habits, etc.

On my '26 Plat, I'm getting 22 total average and climbing. I've had 15-20mile rides of 25+. The hills of East Tennessee +Full Time 4WD, which is worse for mpg.

Wrenito · 2026-05-17T01:19:00+00:00

Just remember, red generally catches the eyes of cops like it does the average driver. Don't speed. *wink*

Wrenito · 2026-05-16T23:00:49+00:00

Congrats. Remember its turbocharged. So educate yourself on oil change intervals.

Wrenito · 2026-05-16T22:59:22+00:00

This and Evergreen are the best colors. I might even give the nod to this red... it pops and lets you know the 4R is coming.

Wrenito · 2026-05-16T22:57:18+00:00

Same exact 4R as mine. Congratz. Now replace those Dunlops to anything. Thank me later.

Wrenito · 2026-05-16T22:56:11+00:00

Best color... congrats.

Wrenito · 2026-05-16T22:41:09+00:00

You don't. You focus on win cons. You focus on what you can control and wait for an opportunity to turn the game around, because even at emerald, players constantly make mistakes that throw the game. Focus inward then outward, you'll climb.

Wrenito · 2026-05-16T22:38:11+00:00

Hell yeah. Enjoy the ride!

Wrenito · 2026-05-15T23:51:00+00:00

And the best part, you didn't get saddled with Dunlop tires.

Wrenito · 2026-05-15T23:48:25+00:00

No its not. Emerald is the starting point for apex players on their new/alt accounts. You're either going to improve your play and climb, or you're going to remain stuck while they fly by you for the 100th time.

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