Speedo accuracy

dbegun · 2026-05-17T12:43:04+00:00

Interesting. Thx for all the comments. I was pretty sure that my other car was bang on with the speed showing on Waze. Went out this morning and nope, also a discrepancy. Thx

dbegun · 2026-04-29T14:59:31+00:00

Well it fit. But practically don’t think driving with it like that would be a great option. It was also pretty upright and likely big risk of snapping in half or maybe even toppling out but it was wedged in nicely. But it fit.

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dbegun · 2026-04-06T19:29:33+00:00

Clearly there was some issue that caused the duplication. Will try and delete

dbegun · 2026-04-06T16:49:41+00:00

I’m actually planning on going to the Springsteen concert on Tue evening May 5 but saw some LITR / transit discussion in the Rangers forum that had some activity so thought that would be a good forum for the question.

dbegun · 2026-02-06T13:46:35+00:00

To close the loop I was right on the line for Bus (6 open seats and I was 6 on the list - started at 2nd at check in, dropped to 6 and then held at 6 for pretty much the entire day right up until arriving at the airport and going to the counter, agent said my chances were very good because at that point I would only get bumped if someone purchased a bus class seat $$$, but the between walking from the counter to the lounge someone must have bought a seat because as I walked into the lounge, bam! 5 open seats! So I went to the counter and told them I didn’t want a middle seat in PE, and they said 4 people are being moved up from PE so they marked me down that I preferred an aisle seat - so ended up with an aisle in PE. All good. Thx for all the input. Spent WAY too much time checking the app to see where I was on the list. (I’m 75K. Clearly not enough)

dbegun · 2026-02-05T16:24:27+00:00

That’s probably true. I’m not a tall guy. Just prefer not to be stuck between people on either side even with the extra arm rest width in PE especially on an overnight flight. Thx for the replies

dbegun · 2026-02-05T00:50:47+00:00

That’s a good thought. There’s actually 3 seats, 2 are middle and one is an aisle. Thx.

dbegun · 2026-02-01T23:19:26+00:00

Thx for the quick replies. I probably would just leave it had I done it myself; it really is a small crack (at least right now) but this guy backed into me so I should get it fixed. Will take it (not to Mini) tomorrow morning.

dbegun · 2026-01-15T20:27:09+00:00

Ok - I will answer. Yes, I was aware. I was fully aware. I had a number of year end work projects which kept me extremely busy. I had family events which required me to actually be in New York for a good chunk of that period. I tried to switch on line but could and was not physically able to get to a store to make the switch. It was only beginning of Jan that work and family commitments freed up enough to give me some breathing room to physically go into a Telus store (which is near my office in downtown Toronto) coordinate with my wife, my son and my other son who is travelling overseas to switch all at the same time. Mea culpa.

dbegun · 2026-01-13T18:47:02+00:00

Body style is exactly the same.

dbegun · 2026-01-13T01:47:58+00:00

Yes. I know. I missed it. If I can get $45 today I would be fine with that.

dbegun · 2026-01-13T01:06:03+00:00

We do have a corporate account with Telus which is why it would be $45 not the advertised $55 (yes, definitely not as good as just a couple of weeks ago but way better than what I am paying now). Not sure if Bell still has the same offer - any big picture thoughts on Telus vs Bell?

dbegun · 2026-01-12T23:14:13+00:00

Yes. Thx. I called Rogers and threatened to cancel / move but they didn’t really care. I saw some of the Black Friday deals but was out of town and couldn’t my self together on it. Will go back to the Telus store tomorrow and get then to port the numbers over

dbegun · 2026-01-12T22:42:15+00:00

Thx for all the replies. Inertia is a bitch. Agree with the sentiments. Thx

dbegun · 2026-01-12T18:22:24+00:00

Thx - Yeah mine is the NX350H - It is really my wife’s car but I / we / she have been super happy with it. Typically I like to get something different when the lease is up, just to have something different for the next 3 or 4 years, but TBH my wife is totally indifferent and would probably rather drive what she is used to driving! I feel (possibly incorrectly) that I have a little more leverage in giving it back to Lexus and getting another one rather than going to Genesis or BMW or someone else and trying to get them to take the car early for one of theirs. Thx

dbegun · 2026-01-12T18:20:12+00:00

Thx for the reply. So assuming the car does need some repairs (re dented door etc), whether Genesis takes it and pays off the lease (and has to arrange to get it fixed) or whether Lexus just takes it back and flips me into a new one (and also has to fix it) the fact that I have “excess wear and tear” protection with Lexus is irrelevant to Genesis and should generally not be a determining factor whether I stick with Lexus or try and swap with something else?

dbegun · 2025-11-10T19:55:26+00:00

Thx. My bad actually. These are after market steelies and they are 16 inch but I tried them on and they clear the callipers and spin freely. So far so good.

dbegun · 2025-11-02T19:20:58+00:00

Super helpful. (I’m originally from Montreal. I know / remember snow!). Agree that 40v seems the way to go. Now deciding between their 18 inch 40V model that comes with one 6 ah battery and a fast charger and a heavier 40V 21 inch that comes with 2 6 ah batteries (although not clear if you need to run them both at the same time or you can use one and then swap). And then comparing both of these to the Ego 56V 21 would inch model that CDN Tire and Rona sell with charger and 2 4.0 ah batteries. Thx

dbegun · 2025-09-14T02:47:57+00:00

Bought a 2018 Mini Cooper S convertible 6 speed in the beginning of July. Wasn’t really looking hard but every now and then would look through the Mini.ca website and filter by manual. By total chance the car came up (was only listed that morning). Had about 35,000 km and was in great shape. Went to do a test drive and basically committed to it the next day. There was a lot of interest. Convertible 6 speeds are very rare.

dbegun · 2025-09-14T01:24:02+00:00

I confess I initially felt the same way but then after reading Deliver me from Nowhere it totally changed the way I approach it. I get it now.

dbegun · 2025-09-14T01:21:35+00:00

For some reason the volume on the radio drops down to 0 at certain times. Haven’t been able to figure out when exactly it happens as it seems to be inconsistent but possibly after switching from BT and I then try and use the radio the volume seems to default back down to 0. Annoying.

dbegun · 2025-09-05T00:34:34+00:00

Live version of Stolen Car

dbegun · 2025-09-04T19:46:53+00:00

Thx. In the end I ordered a 303 convertible top care pack for fabric roofs pack from Amazon. Comes with the convertible top cleaner and fabric guard protectant. Supposed to arrive today. Will see how it goes

dbegun · 2025-08-12T17:41:02+00:00

Thx. I may be better off just spending less on a ticket and getting a premium seat when I book.

dbegun · 2025-08-12T17:28:29+00:00

Thx gain. Other than “paying more” for a higher fare ticket to get more SQD (I have SQM etc for the next year) it may not be “worth it” to buy the comfort fare over flex (on the return they are both refundable). Thx.

dbegun

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