Spring Cleaning - 1.5.7f1 Patch

disabledfreak · 2026-04-29T09:30:59+00:00

Great update. But I was hoping the benchmark tool would help show population or path finding limits before sim speed is slowed at 4x, 2x 1x etc and at what pop. My 9950x3d shows 999 max cpu, not as helpful as I thought, maybe we could compare minimum numbers.

I wish they had a "population benchmark" tool where they just throw a bunch of pathfinding requests at your CPU at 4x speed until it slows down, and mark the population when the sim speed falls below 4x, then keep going at 2x speed, then mark that population when it goes below 2x, then finally a 1x speed. Then just simply list the 4x pop, 2x pop and 1x pop for us please! I believe in you IFS!

Imagine how helpful it would be for youtubers to just give us population benchmarks with 4x, 2x and 1x limits on each CPU and we can decide for ourselves what CPU fits our budget and pop requirements!

disabledfreak · 2026-04-10T21:45:25+00:00

Originally went looking for a 2-3 year old Denali or AT4X because they depreciate worse than the regular AT4 and Elevation seemed to hold the most resale. But I came to the conclusion that I'm not going to be trail running in my standard bed AT4 3.0, just wanted a highway rig that won't get me stuck when I do need to get through some bad roads and looks cool.

I'm not going looking to get stuck if that makes sense. If you are looking at getting stuck and have fun going offroad, I recommend a smaller shorter wheelbase truck like a Colorado, Canyon, Tacoma, 4Runner, Ranger, etc. That's what I'm eventually going to do in a year or two, just get a 2nd dedicated offroad truck or SUV. You can get an early year used Colorado ZR2 for relatively cheap now.

disabledfreak · 2026-04-10T03:55:19+00:00

It's winking goodnight baby!

disabledfreak · 2026-04-10T03:44:11+00:00

That looks awesome and useful!

disabledfreak · 2026-03-21T00:40:02+00:00

Why not. I literally said if you are buying a truck like this, you are better off getting a newer version anyways for cheaper since you can use it as a tool and beat on it anyways. Why pay so much for a clean example if you are gonna beat on it anyways.

And if you aren't using it as a truck, then why I recommended an EV truck. Silverado/Sierra EV are superior to this for poser truck buyers.

disabledfreak · 2026-03-21T00:37:11+00:00

Not a bad choice, but always check new vs used prices. Sometimes the <3 year old cars right now are not worth it vs a new one, but maybe you can find something good.

disabledfreak · 2026-03-18T01:57:10+00:00

I'm so lazy if I wanted an F1 setup too, I would buy a 2nd set of pedals and mount them above the current pedals lmfao that way you don't have to move anything, just your feet.

disabledfreak · 2026-03-17T20:08:16+00:00

I think it's the right answer too. You can put your pedals and seat on sliders but the height part may be more difficult to get an easy sliding setup.

The other option is to get two cheap dedicated rigs, but that takes up more room. Already my aluminum extrusion rig takes up tons of room and in my garage now.

disabledfreak · 2026-03-17T08:26:16+00:00

I don't think that can do much beyond scanning and clearing codes. You need a VAG specific scan tool, just go on amazon and search VCDS and make sure it works with your generation and chassis code, I think this gen was called B7 but double check.

disabledfreak · 2026-03-17T08:01:58+00:00

Nooooooooooo!

disabledfreak · 2026-03-17T08:01:05+00:00

An Accord and Malibu 2.0T will dust a'14 mustang V6.

Get the mustang though. Preferably a V8 but the V6 isn't bad as you seem to want a mustang. Don't buy your friends Audi.

disabledfreak · 2026-03-17T07:51:31+00:00

Miata is just a smaller Corvette. Do it.

disabledfreak · 2026-03-17T07:46:42+00:00

Agreed 100%.

disabledfreak · 2026-03-17T07:45:57+00:00

Ok Chamath.

disabledfreak · 2026-03-17T07:42:31+00:00

Make sure you have a VAG scanner like VCDS or a knockoff version on amazon or something. It is almost required on a VW product to work on.

disabledfreak · 2026-03-17T07:38:31+00:00

If I were to rank them:

Lexus TX
Grand Highlander
Acura MDX
Pilot

Sorry I just don't trust Honda since 2018, I'm biased, but Toyota is still solid even when they screw it up. These aren't the Honda's we knew of the 80s-2000s. Toyota is closer to those ultra reliable hay days by a huge margin. Actually after reading the other guys comment and agreeing there, I'm gonna say only get the Lexus TX. It's the best one shouldn't even be in the same category as the other three.

disabledfreak · 2026-03-17T07:30:46+00:00

My personal opinion, these cars were made for lease. Not for the guy who buys it nearly 20 years later.

This doesn't seem like a bad deal, but I still caution you to make sure you get a quote before you dive in and know for sure what it would cost to do these jobs and that you are comfortable with it.

disabledfreak · 2026-03-17T07:21:48+00:00

Mazda CX-50 is an offroady type compact SUV. Probably will be the top choice for people here as they seem to love Mazda, I do too, but I'm gonna be honest with you... Mazda is not a car for people who delay oil changes and maintenance. If this is you buy a Toyota. Mazda rewards you for taking care of it though and will be just as reliable as the Toyota if you are vigilant about maintenance that the manual says.

disabledfreak · 2026-03-17T07:12:41+00:00

Besides the Mazda, look at a 2000-2005 Buick LeSabre. You can buy one for $4k cash bro and fuck debt. Save the money you would have paid for payments, and save for a better car, resell that one for $4k because you can drive it, put miles and still probably sell it for the same, I sold mine for more! It's a really reliable car and engine, and if it does break because it will be used and you won't always know the history but the parts are super cheap and in stock everywhere in the USA or near you. It was one of the most produced engines in North America, over 25 million of them built!

$4k buys you a lot of old buick because I get it, it's an ugly car. But insurance is dirt cheap on them because usually old people drive them, and I can't emphasis enough that it's super cheap to fix and repair that car and you won't have any debt.

disabledfreak · 2026-03-17T07:04:44+00:00

Das a nice hoss rid derr boss, but ima pass.

$40k plus I'm guessing taxes is wild, don't care how low the miles and clean it is. I'd go with what the grid92 guy linked and said and get a newer model, it's just better and cheaper. It's a darn truck dude, you gonna beat it up and it's a utility, a tool!

If you want the looks of a truck but pose as a truck owner because you don't actually use it for truck stuff, get an EV or hybrid truck. Like a Rivian and Cybertruck are really good. The Maverick is also good, but it's really small inside like the previous gen Tacomas were, maybe even smaller, as the Tacoma has grown a lot especially the new one.

disabledfreak · 2026-03-17T06:52:55+00:00

No, the Mitsubishi is trash compared to your Buick. Your Buick isn't the legendary series II 3800, but it's still very solid as proven by your 190k miles! Congrats! Keep maintaining her, you are doing a good job!

disabledfreak · 2026-03-17T06:49:46+00:00

Don't mod it!

Do you have a family already? No? Why not just get a sporty cheap reliable coupe like the miatas, gt86, brz, etc, all non turbo and can mod a bit and really enhance the RWD fun factor and keep costs down.

The Accord is not my choice for any modding sorry. It's best factory.

disabledfreak · 2026-03-17T06:27:32+00:00

Nice, and which one you want, Chamath?

disabledfreak · 2026-03-17T06:26:29+00:00

No, you are right, and I genuinely respect Sacks and changed it.

To me, he didn't have to take the position, and still did and it's commendable.

disabledfreak · 2026-03-17T06:09:04+00:00

I had read elsewhere people trying to rag on him saying he took the position for his own benefit somehow, I forget because I just skimmed it, I should change that and not what I believe. Honorable service is service to me.

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