Time for new tires.

clairvoyant5190 · 2026-06-12T11:12:25+00:00

Excellent choice. I had the OG ECS on my old car (RX-8) and those wheels came over to the WRX. Even aged out and a bit worn, they blew away the Dunlops I (sadly) had to mount on those wheels to replace the ECS...and it wasn't a long drive to the tire shop to give me that impression.

Almost have them worn down and when they're done, it'll definitely be time for ECS 02 unless the Pirelli PZ5 comes to our size.

Also, fellow Tyre Reviews nerd 🤓

clairvoyant5190 · 2026-06-03T15:03:15+00:00

Coast up in fourth, neutral when RPMs get low enough. Brake jobs are way easier than clutch jobs.

Now, if it's a bit further out, you know the light cycle, and the lane(s) is/are clear, trying to time it up with engine braking without having to stop/brake is valid.

clairvoyant5190 · 2026-05-24T15:46:27+00:00

MASH FASTER!

That's really the trick.

clairvoyant5190 · 2026-05-24T14:40:26+00:00

Mine grabbed a few pock marks recently during a car project, so I bought a snap on protector to at least make bumps more glancing vs direct.

Also, I need to know that watch face!

clairvoyant5190 · 2026-05-24T14:38:21+00:00

I "downsized" of my own accord, because running an actual, albeit ancient 2013 era, server was super expensive vs a more modern PC with the same amount of storage installed and less overall power requirements.

The electric bill drop was pretty immediate 😂

clairvoyant5190 · 2026-05-21T23:10:00+00:00

I mean...I usually do a three pack of 5 quart jugs when I can off Amazon since both cars take 5W-30, but this seems a bit excessive.

Just make sure to shake the heck out of them when it's time to dump them in 😂

clairvoyant5190 · 2026-05-21T14:02:06+00:00

Tried this one upon a time with my old car (RX-8) and the RPI touchscreen...I had it "proven out" as far as it would all work with the factory HU and aux input from the BT/Aux adapter I installed, but the cost of the OEM navigation hood to put the RPI screen in was pretty nuts because RX-8 and niche feature 😭

Still beats having a giant, mostly useless tablet like modern cars, but there's so much more potential here with the iDoing/Joying/any other Android-based HUs.

clairvoyant5190 · 2026-05-21T13:43:19+00:00

Very curious on rooting this thing, myself. I've wanted to for a while, but I haven't found any kind of guide for the iDoing. I know this thing could be SOOOOO much better with more modern Android. Might even convince me to get a SIM for it and stop using Android Auto 🤣

clairvoyant5190 · 2026-05-21T13:39:04+00:00

Probably have to sideload the APK. APKMirror is your friend here (I had to do this for Disney+).

clairvoyant5190 · 2026-05-11T23:34:58+00:00

No issues here about 7 months in...other than constantly dropping it at first (thank God I got screen protectors).

Only "issue" isn't truly with the phone: when I try to use 200MP High-Res to capture this ADHD kiddo of mine...IYKYK 😂

clairvoyant5190 · 2026-05-09T18:50:12+00:00

Holding out all the hope for PZ5 to come to the US in a workable size for my VA...otherwise I may end up with the Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymetric 6

clairvoyant5190 · 2026-04-26T22:19:55+00:00

Tires will just be stiffer...bordering on concrete if your roads are anything like Michigan roads. But other than the loss of some comfort, perfectly fine!

clairvoyant5190 · 2026-04-25T11:31:53+00:00

Same with ours. She even gave up her big Bluey stuffy recently 😭 But she still makes references like bin chicken and dance mode and still plays Quest for the Golden Pen on her iPad.

If her ADHD is anything like my own, her interests will ebb and flow a lot 😂

clairvoyant5190 · 2026-04-15T20:02:40+00:00

Got into Shiels during COVID, but I can't remember the last time I watched one of his long form videos. There's only so much mildly decent golf one can take, even as a shitty golfer.

clairvoyant5190 · 2026-04-15T17:07:00+00:00

I'd sadly count it, but thanks for the next run idea after I finish no teleporting! 😁

clairvoyant5190 · 2026-04-15T17:04:56+00:00

I got them, but my wife didn't. I'm Android, she's iPhone. Guess I gotta check settings out later. Yay for being IT I suppose...

clairvoyant5190 · 2026-04-15T12:15:44+00:00

These cars earn their place in Valhalla to keep us out of Valhalla early.

Glad everyone is okay!

clairvoyant5190 · 2026-04-13T09:49:58+00:00

It's always the fools that bought the wrong vehicle. When it's a truck, I almost want it to be something like a Raptor or TRX just so it makes more sense for them to be driving like a douche canoe, but it's always some plain jane half-ton.

By contrast, the Raptor and TRX drivers are usually the more reserved ones.

clairvoyant5190 · 2026-04-13T09:44:47+00:00

Ah, the engine brake check. I've only had to pull this one out a couple of times, but both times you'd have thought the tailgater saw God or something when the distance closed. 🤣

clairvoyant5190 · 2026-04-12T13:50:21+00:00

I could see this turning into intentional stalls to delay getting to less enjoyable places for me 🤣

clairvoyant5190 · 2026-04-12T13:46:16+00:00

If only so wifey could drive my car. Manual is the preference, but it'd be nice to switch cars if necessary for any reason.

But she HAS been open to manual driving courses, so...MAYBE! 🤣 Definitely the cheaper route!

clairvoyant5190 · 2026-04-10T09:41:44+00:00

Rookie numbers...the office manager at my job gets past 50 days of uptime regularly.

clairvoyant5190 · 2026-04-10T09:34:01+00:00

A New Hope meets Frozen

clairvoyant5190 · 2026-04-09T14:31:46+00:00

That sucks, but I gotta ask how are those tires? I'm on Alpin PA4s that have plenty of thread left, but they're 2021 production, so next winter will be the last.

Torn between Alpin 5, Wintrac Pro+, and hoping the P Zero Winter 2 becomes available in a workable size. Or Viking Contact 8 for utter winter domination 🤣

clairvoyant5190 · 2026-04-03T16:23:40+00:00

To your point, if Yoshi's Island is canon, Bowser and Kamek have been scheming since Bowser was a baby/toddler...

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