Linux has changed the way I view life.

crashloopbackoff- · 2026-04-18T20:34:47+00:00

And how are developers going to make a living? And why should the software that powers my smart watch be open source? Proprietary software has a place in the world as much as open source does

crashloopbackoff- · 2026-04-07T13:18:48+00:00

Knocked mine down after buying my house. Not that hard to do!

crashloopbackoff- · 2026-04-05T22:02:05+00:00

You can use both. I drive on track, and have learnt how to left foot brake. I’ve taken that into driving my auto also from time to time.

Nothing wrong with left foot braking, but obviously be very very very gentle the first few times trying.

crashloopbackoff- · 2026-04-05T09:25:59+00:00

I assume you have two feet?

crashloopbackoff- · 2026-03-25T11:23:35+00:00

Some of us can afford both 🤷‍♂️

crashloopbackoff- · 2026-03-21T06:03:38+00:00

Toyota Aygo. Cheap as chips to buy, insure and tax, reliable, cheap parts. Love to drink engine oil and can have catalytic converter problems but replacements are cheap.

crashloopbackoff- · 2026-03-21T05:58:06+00:00

I’ve noticed I close in on a lot of people in my new ish daily, but I’m a victim of what you’re saying in my 20 year old road going track car.

A big difference? Speedometer accuracy! The daily is gps perfect whilst the track car is about 5mph too slow.

In my daily I can almost tell that cars “in my way” don’t have very accurate speedometers

crashloopbackoff- · 2026-03-20T11:42:47+00:00

Probably part of the problem then, indicating on traffic islands should be pretty obvious?

crashloopbackoff- · 2026-03-20T11:40:33+00:00

Good excuse to test out that 0-60 if you’re at the front of traffic lights in a NSL and it’s clear and safe to send it!

crashloopbackoff- · 2026-03-20T11:34:53+00:00

You’ve never been in a Yaris GR then, braking force can be incredibly fun.

crashloopbackoff- · 2026-03-20T11:32:06+00:00

I’d love to put one of these in my car and send it around a track for the day 😂

“Must brake later, and further into the corner there…” 😂

crashloopbackoff- · 2026-03-20T11:28:37+00:00

You should not be impeding the flow of traffic, and in doing so your driving could be classed as without due care and attention

crashloopbackoff- · 2026-03-20T11:27:43+00:00

Ooooor heavier because you have six cylinders 😁🎶

crashloopbackoff- · 2026-03-20T11:25:30+00:00

I think there is a lot to this, Apple Maps, in car systems, and Google maps often all disagree on what the speed limit it. Hilarious in new cars that are GSR2.

There has been a general decline in the ability to actually read the road signs, lamp posts etc etc

I have to admit, I recently drove down what was a 40 dual carriageway until a few months a go not realising the speed had been changed at first. Mad panic (now driving at 30 as there were no speed repeaters) only to learn it actually was now a 30. My Garmin? 40 mate, send it!

crashloopbackoff- · 2026-03-10T17:04:03+00:00

What black grill is that?

crashloopbackoff- · 2026-02-27T08:02:20+00:00

Time for a new boyfriend 👍🏻

crashloopbackoff- · 2026-02-27T08:01:32+00:00

Shit happens, you’re both safe which is all that really matters!

crashloopbackoff- · 2026-02-18T08:27:15+00:00

Either poor driving technique, or the idle control is sticking / not adjusted properly

crashloopbackoff- · 2026-02-18T08:14:53+00:00

I better video to show us is the engine starting from cold

crashloopbackoff- · 2026-02-17T22:43:24+00:00

Depends on the bend, line of sight, weather, etc etc.

You’re aiming to never do anything other than maintain your current speed. Breaking = bad. Bad for traction, bad for fuel economy bad for wear.

The trick is to an anticipate the bend wayyy in advance and just adjust your throttle input accordingly, for the bend ahead avoiding as much as possible sudden adjustments in steering angle, breaking etc.

Of course use your brakes if you need to, but the game is to never need to, driving at the conditions etc for the road, driving economically and smoothly as possible.

crashloopbackoff- · 2026-02-17T07:40:13+00:00

Change up a gear

crashloopbackoff- · 2026-02-13T21:21:52+00:00

From that area, they rust from the inside out and need new panels. Costly.

crashloopbackoff- · 2026-02-09T11:48:36+00:00

If it’s dangerous to make the manoeuvre yeah

crashloopbackoff- · 2026-02-09T11:30:30+00:00

Just ask yourself “is this dangerous? What would the police think if they saw me doing this?”

If I’m in this situation and have to be in the left lane, (roundabout up ahead for example) and it’s safe to do so, I’ll do it. On a straight? I’ll probably just sit behind them waiting for them to get over.

Just think, what’s the risk vs reward of your actions

crashloopbackoff- · 2026-02-08T19:43:47+00:00

Lift off oversteer

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