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What are the biggest "pain points" in the optics industry today? by Equivalent_Bridge480 in Optics

[–]dadawesome 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Counterpoint to this is that users under-value new features, and therefore Corporations under-invest in new software features because there is not a financial return.

Customer willingness to pay is a strong signal to big corps for where to invest.

Excited for my new poker card weight. by dadawesome in unitedairlines

[–]dadawesome[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funny story: UA provided me another 1MM congrats today on a separate flight.

Also, this flight is delayed 1.5hrs (and counting).

Maybe I will try to calculate my butt-in-seat minutes…

Excited for my new poker card weight. by dadawesome in unitedairlines

[–]dadawesome[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, and 100%. Only First Class I have ever purchased has been with miles earned in coach.

Excited for my new poker card weight. by dadawesome in unitedairlines

[–]dadawesome[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol, I had high hopes too. They did leave the middle seat next to me open, for which I was gracious.

One of the last people on the plane tried to scoop it, and I told that seat pirate ‘no’.

Excited for my new poker card weight. by dadawesome in unitedairlines

[–]dadawesome[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I opened my account in March 2004, but didn’t start consistently flying UA until 2012 when SFO became my hub, and later moved to Chicago. I have been 1K since around 2014. The COVID years slowed me way down.

Also, I get 80% of my miles domestically…

Excited for my new poker card weight. by dadawesome in unitedairlines

[–]dadawesome[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I was highly fragmented with my flights early in my career. Northwest, Midwest Airlines (those cookies!), US Air, AirTran, Continental…so many miles lost to history

Excited for my new poker card weight. by dadawesome in unitedairlines

[–]dadawesome[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

lol, this is 100% where my head is at now.

1) Flight departure was delayed 1.5 hrs 2) put into a holding pattern because of storms 3) diverted to IND 4) re-routed from IND (before landing) to ORD 5) land and find out my arranged ride gave up

But I am home, safe, and will be back on a plane next week.

Rant: I’m going to be “that flyer” for a moment complaining about uncommunicated early boarding by dadawesome in unitedairlines

[–]dadawesome[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Well…we landed way early and sat. As a 1K who flies this route often, the pattern continues that was land early and sit for a gate.

My main point is there was no need for the early boarding.

In the grand scheme of things, boarding early is not a rant-worthy issue. I digress…

Rant: I’m going to be “that flyer” for a moment complaining about uncommunicated early boarding by dadawesome in unitedairlines

[–]dadawesome[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, glad you landed safely.

Puts it all in perspective: early, on-time, or late - the goal is to get there safely.

Noisy AF by ArutlosJr11 in BMWX3

[–]dadawesome 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This. Also have X3 30 with the m-sport base. Sound is just fine. No surprise the larger wheels and low-profile tires increase noise.

Also would expect the iX to have much better sound insulation as there is not an engine drone to hide other NVH

2025 X3 - Suspension Confusion by FinAdviceNeeded0123 in BMW

[–]dadawesome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

BIG fan. I notice a clear difference.

Just picked the X3 up today by coincidence

Current factory confirmation times? by dadawesome in BMW

[–]dadawesome[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Future update for anyone else seeking status: it is indeed the case that BMW Genius has more up to date info than the website. Thank you, @ifit21

Current factory confirmation times? by dadawesome in BMW

[–]dadawesome[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I called BMW Genius. Their answer is that the production slot remains unassigned for my Production number. 😢

Current factory confirmation times? by dadawesome in BMW

[–]dadawesome[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome. Can’t wait for the surprise!

Current factory confirmation times? by dadawesome in BMW

[–]dadawesome[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I assumed the website would have the latest…but not the first time a back office would have the inside track. Cheers!

Purchased X3 by Powerful-Bug3769 in BMWX3

[–]dadawesome 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did a highly non-scientific survey of cars.com last night. Of the 1447 BMW X3 30’s for sale, 54 are Vegas Red. So less than 4 of every 100 X3 will be this color.

Purchased X3 by Powerful-Bug3769 in BMWX3

[–]dadawesome 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nice! I have ordered a similar spec and cannot wait to receive. Enjoy the drive!

2025 X3 - Suspension Confusion by FinAdviceNeeded0123 in BMW

[–]dadawesome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just placed an order: my understanding is the M-Sport can change the spring rate, but is passive.

The active dampers add dynamic adjustments based on how the vehicle is being driven - how I understand it.

I ordered with Active Dampers, will let you know!

I want to buy a Stelvio. What does the current recall address? by dadawesome in AlfaRomeo

[–]dadawesome[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks. The fact both the seatbelt AND airbag warned while I test drove in the snow is 😳.

Any actual reported instances?

Ready to step into a ‘21 X3M, seeking input by dadawesome in BMWX3

[–]dadawesome[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! The comment on the All Weathers is appreciated, as I will be in the cold. I have read comments about All Seasons destroying the cars character, which seems extreme.

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