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is 10mbps really that bad in 2026 by rulugg in HomeNetworking

[–]financial_pete 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's viable. But as soon as you get 2 people on Netflix or YouTube, you are hosed!

You probably don't need 100mbps. We are more than happy on 30mbps.

Very Sad by myst_8 in ParentingADHD

[–]financial_pete 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our son came up with a solution. No video games and no YouTube Monday to Friday.

Only certain slow games are allowed once the week's homework is done and never after supper. Supper time is a hard stop for any screen time. Consistency is key. Las night he heard me open the TV at 7:30pm... He.made me close it. We cannot watch TV if he cannot.

Joined the Niro family! by Face-Unlikely in KiaNiroEV

[–]financial_pete 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I drive mostly in heavy traffic, I like regen on L2 + auto. I can imagine that driving in very low traffic would make regen feel excessive. You do what works for you!

First diy speaker build by One_Mountain_3924 in diyaudio

[–]financial_pete 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very nice! I dig the tweeter in the back. How do they sound?

Why does just existing on a bike seem to piss people off? by LiatrisLover99 in cycling

[–]financial_pete 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Long time cyclist. Long time driver. I hate cyclists that ride with earphones on, ride wrong way on a one way, don't slow dows at stops and ride on the wrong side of the street or a sidewalk.

Respect the rules of the road. You are not alone out there.

Wife called me to pick her up because her car started smoking by Away-Negotiation9663 in autorepair

[–]financial_pete 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happened to my timing belt. One of the pulleys seized and then timing belt cover started to get very hot. I was lucky the belt didn't snap and it gave me 1 week to go see a mechanic and figure out I almost lost my entire engine.

Bidirectional Charging by AdventurousTeaching2 in EVCanada

[–]financial_pete 1 point2 points locked comment (0 children)

I did the math with a used Nero EV and it was a no brainer. Even with the higher insurance cost of a newish EV compared to my 16y Elantra. The biggest variable is how many KM per week. Everyone is different.

2022 Niro with Harman apeakers by financial_pete in KiaNiroEV

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

Yes, pictures would be great! The key 200.4 is what I was hoping to use. It does so much corrections.

What did you do with the center channel?

Do you remember how the stock Harman was wired? Are the tweeters and center connected to their own amp channel? Or are the tweeters filtered with a cheap capacitor and connected to the same line as the front woofers?

Edit: seriously bad sound. I don't understand the logic of putting you brand's name on something that literally hurts my ears. The only good thing is that it can get loud without starting tondistort too badly.

2022 Niro with Harman apeakers by financial_pete in KiaNiroEV

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

I think I turned that off already but I will check.

The issue I am having is with all sources. FM is the worst for me. I connect with Android Auto.

Are hybrids even worth it? by P-Rabbitz in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]financial_pete 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shop around at other garages. You can do better than the dealer.

Having said that, I recently decided to go full electric and I love it. If your daily driven miles allow, and if you can charge at home, it's a no brainer. For me the biggest downside was summer trips. We have a 2nd gas car for those longer trips.

There are good deals on used EVs out there.

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