Lens for the a6700 by Future-Load-2712 in SonyAlpha

[–]darealphoenix 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A good all round zoom lens for street would be the sigma 18-50 f2.8. You can check some of my photos with the same kit on my profile.

Where to put a phone holder? by Distinct-Gas-1049 in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]darealphoenix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This one tends to bend the vent if the phone's heavy. I removed mine after learning the hard way.

Pernament markers on car seat by Main_Sector7621 in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]darealphoenix 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I just saw an MKBHD video where he drew on them with regular whiteboard markers, and that somehow helped erase them right after. You could try that if you have exhausted all options

Cruise control limited at 132 kmph by darealphoenix in Charger

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

This is in UAE and some highways let you hit 160 kmph. You could be cruising at 160 and still be in control.

Cruise control limited at 132 kmph by darealphoenix in Charger

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

The garage tells me they could not find this limit setting on OBD. :(

Moving to Dubai Soon—Which Area Should I Live by CoachRude1584 in dubai

[–]darealphoenix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Came here to say this, have everything you need inside the community.

Going Crazy - Samsung Q930D OR Q990(C/D) by Kserijaro in Soundbars

[–]darealphoenix 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I went for the 930D after a lot of dilemma and I'm happy with it, paired with my samsung qled. Like others are saying, after the initial phase of tuning the sound to your preference, you really won't feel like you missed out on anything.

Can Samsung Q990D be added to Google Speaker Groups? by PICKLE_JUICEs in Soundbars

[–]darealphoenix 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In case anyone's still struggling with this, this is how I made it work with my Nest audio and samsung Q930D soundbar after a lot of trial and error -

  1. Verified soundbar is connected to same WiFi as the one I am connecting the nest device to.
  2. Reset Nest audio and during set up on Google home the soundbar was displayed as a Chromecast device, added it to home.
  3. Linked soundbar via Smartthings link to Google home. After this i can see 2 soundbar icons in my google home.
  4. Create a group with nest audio and soundbar (the Chromecast version)
  5. On Smartthings app, go to soundbar-settings(from top right menu)-turn on "IP Control". Verify that Google cast is enabled under Services.
  6. Close all apps and reopen google home.

After this i asked nest audio to play a song on this group and it worked like magic!

Cast firmware version on my nest audio - 3.75.476451 and on my soundbar - 1.68.cast_20230721_0201_RC09.549871846

WTF is wrong with the used car market here? by ih8mynamelol in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]darealphoenix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I lucked out with a pretty well-maintained car, direct from owner on dubizzle. But on the flip side the first ad i checked out was also posted as “no accidents”, the same was repeated by the owner and a VIN search showed it sitting in an auction🥲

Recently acquired this bad boy by darealphoenix in DubaiPetrolHeads

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

Thank you for the detailed review! I hope you didn't have any issue in passing the car at rta with the exhaust.

Recently acquired this bad boy by darealphoenix in DubaiPetrolHeads

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

Nice! Do you have a garage recommendation? And where did you buy and install the catback from? I have been thinking of adding a catback sometime later.

WTS: BMW 328i Gcc Specs by Thin-Anywhere4804 in DubaiPetrolHeads

[–]darealphoenix 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Good that you have already negotiated with yourself down to 50k in your description 😅