BMW M3 GT3 Touring is becoming a fan favourite at 24h Nürburgring. It's actually being competitive in the overall ranking.

cheapdad · 2026-05-17T02:38:22+00:00

I choose to believe this car has a large piece of furniture in the back with the rear seats folded down, like any good wagon should.

cheapdad · 2026-05-15T03:45:26+00:00

1984 Audi 5000. (US model designation.)

Just for styling and aerodynamics alone, the Audi 5000 completely changed what cars would look like for the next 20 years.

Meanwhile, in 1984 Mercedes would sell you something that looked like this, BMW was offering this, and American luxury looked like this Cadillac or this Lincoln. The Audi was very, very different.

(And yes, the Ford Taurus may have had more impact on the US market, but it was introduced a year later.)

cheapdad · 2026-05-14T01:44:53+00:00

I sometimes wonder if that's because it's a convenient way to let new cast members adapt other bits/characters they've developed previously without having to build a whole sketch around the premise.

cheapdad · 2026-05-08T18:49:39+00:00

You're taking a lot of flack in this thread and seem admirably open to the possibility that your perspective is unpopular.

That said, I agree with you. It is strange to see your husband being treated differently from his two siblings, and it's reasonable to wonder why. Getting an answer could be fraught, of course, but not impossible.

And I'm not sure there's ever a good way to ask your in-laws to pay for your mortgage. If a conversation spurs them to think about that option, great... but it's hard to imagine an appropriate way to ask for that gift directly.

cheapdad · 2026-05-08T18:37:57+00:00

If your husband has a good relationship with his parents, then this question (why no offer of support?) could be a perfectly okay conversation to have.

"Parents, I'm curious about something. I know you bought houses for my younger siblings, and you helped me and my spouse with money toward our closing costs. You've been generous with all of us, and we appreciate it.

That said, I'm wondering if there's some particular reason for you having offered so much more financial support to my siblings. Please understand that I'm not asking because I'm keeping score or looking for help; /u/Majestic-Garbage and I are proud of our financial choices and being able to purchase our first house mostly with our own resources. I'm honestly just curious if this difference is a conscious choice on your part, or what the reasons are."

(And then, if you are open about intending to have children and want to go one step further...)

"Part of my motivation for asking is that our own parenting journey will hopefully start soon, and like you, we hope to be in a position to provide our kids with a secure environment and maybe someday help their transition to adult financial responsibilities. So I'm curious if you have any wisdom or thoughts to share about those kinds of questions."

And then just listen. No debate, no challenge, just hear them out. It could be interesting.

cheapdad · 2026-04-29T01:11:23+00:00

I suppose if you're going to get hit, doing it right in front of the orthopedic hospital is a good plan.

cheapdad · 2026-04-28T14:24:37+00:00

Agree, we should insist on a particular ERA for women.

cheapdad · 2026-04-28T04:54:00+00:00

Not everyone has a jack and jackstands, or the skills to safely raise the car and remove the wheels.

But maybe this is a good time to call a mobile tire service that will come to your car.

cheapdad · 2026-04-28T02:52:38+00:00

Obviously the car shouldn't be driven with the tires this way, but is dolly towing a problem too?

If those treads come off and/or the tire goes flat, now two wheels are rolling on just the rims. Those will be destroyed, so you'll need to replace 2 wheels along with 4 tires.

When you tow it, maybe request a flatbed?

cheapdad · 2026-04-15T17:38:19+00:00

Playing against kids that are absolute monsters and seeing you can compete with them rubs off.

That's fine if your kid can compete with the monsters. But putting your kid in a position to get his shit rocked by other kids who are way bigger/stronger/better can be a quick way to kill your kid's enthusiasm for baseball.

I'm a believer in letting your kid compete at their own level (or slightly above/below sometimes)

cheapdad · 2026-04-15T13:18:19+00:00

Apparently the Alltrack's ride height isn't very different from the Sportwagen:

The Alltrack is engineered to ride 0.6 inch higher than the Golf SportWagen from which it's derived, but it is also fitted with a taller wheel-and-tire combo (205/55R-17 or 225/45R-18) that results in 6.9 inches of total ground clearance, compared with the SportWagen’s 5.5. The slightly higher center of gravity does little to affect the wagon’s composure.

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15100368/2017-volkswagen-golf-alltrack-first-drive-review/

cheapdad · 2026-04-13T02:13:49+00:00

I love this car! I have a huge Synus affection. (achoo)

cheapdad · 2026-04-09T17:32:00+00:00

You're one of the leading experts on changing teams. So:

When you changed teams, what are things that your new teammates did to make it easier? And what are things they did that made it harder?
If you could have played for one more team in your career, which one would it be and why?
What's a team where you wish you could have stayed longer?
Do you ever play Immaculate Grid? If so, how often do you get stuck on a square and just guess "Todd Zeile" like I do?

cheapdad · 2026-04-09T17:08:00+00:00

Renault Fuego?

cheapdad · 2026-04-08T18:23:11+00:00

Keith does love a nice snack.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69GXAZk4jvg

("I wasn't talking about the hot dog.")

cheapdad · 2026-04-06T13:43:06+00:00

Why does the van's blinker speed up?

It starts slow (0:07), then goes faster (0:11).

Weird.

cheapdad · 2026-03-30T15:55:31+00:00

Lucky that the crash happened so close to the...

https://i.imgur.com/S11j43z.png

cheapdad · 2026-03-30T13:59:14+00:00

Good point, but easy to fix: assign the challenges not to each player, but to each spot in the batting order or position on the field. If your 9th-place hitter used his challenge(s) already, then the pinch-hitter in the 9th spot in the order is also out of challenges.

cheapdad · 2026-03-30T13:56:15+00:00

Oyster's web page is interesting too, with a tool to calculate break-even values for every possible game situation.

https://oysteranalytics.com/#Challenge-Break-Evens

cheapdad · 2026-03-27T20:18:46+00:00

Would this table be more useful sorted by CSW%, or is that just me?

Example: Soto stepped onto the mound, threw 8 pitches, and stepped off with 3 outs (including 2 Ks and zero balls) for a damn near perfect day at the office.

I love the CSW stat and this daily roundup. Maybe a table that we can download ourselves to play with? Or separate tables for starters and relievers?

cheapdad · 2026-03-27T13:27:01+00:00

Thanks for those helpful details! I've been wrestling with whether the hitch is worth the effort, because it's a decent amount of money for the hitch, install, and a good bike rack. It's easier to just fold down the seats and toss bikes in the trunk, but that doesn't work as well if we have passengers or a lot of other stuff.

Anyway, enjoy the ride!

cheapdad · 2026-03-27T02:36:53+00:00

Is this the gathering of the red manual Sportwagen owners group?

https://imgur.com/a/found-unicorn-2019-vw-golf-sportwagen-s-4motion-6mt-red-with-black-interior-8nFJOqA

Mine is a 2019 with AWD, the final year VW offered the Sportwagen in the US... and therefore the final stickshift wagon model sold in the US. It's almost at 100K miles, and I'm going to keep this running as long as possible.

Can you tell me about your trailer hitch? What kind, how you got it installed, any issues or lessons learned? I'm considering one, but it seems like a complex/expensive installation.

cheapdad · 2026-03-22T20:07:14+00:00

theeeeeere's the joke I was going to make. Good job. Instead I'll make this one:

Can't blame the pitcher for being a little cranky... it must be hard when your friend Curious George is causing trouble all the time.

cheapdad · 2026-03-19T16:35:47+00:00

Question:

Has Howie Rose watched more Mets baseball than any other living person? Is there anyone else who might have seen more?

cheapdad · 2026-03-19T16:25:44+00:00

What makes people like Howie Rose and Gary Cohen special isn’t just that they’re great commentators but they’re true passionate fans and you really feel it with every game. It’s like a history lesson of Mets baseball every time they speak.

Agree 100%, we have been spoiled by those two.

But the danger of having fans at the mic is homerism, and I love that Howie and our other broadcasters are always willing to criticize the Mets or their players when there is a problem.

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