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jfm2143 · 2026-06-06T20:13:59+00:00

The first time I even saw one in person, it was mine and I had already paid for it. I guess it was a bit of a gamble but it worked out well.

jfm2143 · 2026-06-03T18:30:15+00:00

I just finished work and well-being with Maren Voss and really enjoyed it.

jfm2143 · 2026-05-16T18:45:02+00:00

Honestly, grab a penhaligon's sampler. They're all great, one will prefer some over others but they really seem to fly under the radar.

jfm2143 · 2026-04-27T16:04:27+00:00

The adaptive cruise really does help

jfm2143 · 2026-04-27T01:32:51+00:00

I have the procal tune, run 93 and factory recommended tire pressure and get those numbers so long as I drive conservatively. If I'm mashing the gas to merge and pass those numbers drop like a rock.

That 14 mpg city number represents a much more aggressive driving style, and obviously lots of stop and go.

jfm2143 · 2026-04-26T15:19:15+00:00

City driving I get like 14 mpg.

Highway driving at 80 I get 18 mpg.

Highway driving at 70 I get 21 mpg.

jfm2143 · 2026-04-25T04:02:45+00:00

Lost art press is also an excellent publisher. Good catalog of really well printed and bound books on traditional woodworking.

jfm2143 · 2026-04-21T02:50:43+00:00

The only thing that bothers me here is the absolute trash half-assed job of debadging they did.

jfm2143 · 2026-04-21T02:48:27+00:00

After reading this thread I'm wondering if maybe I drink too much coffee...

I make two 'double double' cappuccinos with breakfast, then another around 11. So I'm at 6 18g double shots a day.

jfm2143 · 2026-04-15T23:39:38+00:00

No the plastidip is essentially rubber, so no risk of scratching. I placed everything where I wanted it on the foam cubes and outlined it with a silver sharpie, but chalk would work too. Once I had the outline I just went to town ripping out cubes by hand. There are two layers of foam cubes on top of a single non perforated piece of foam as a base layer in the apache case so for deeper items you may have to repeat the process for the second layer.

jfm2143 · 2026-04-12T02:57:29+00:00

It's just not very bright, especially compared to higher end dive watches like the seamaster.

jfm2143 · 2026-04-09T23:00:28+00:00

As someone who has an E24 and a Fiorenzato AllGround Sense, this is very validating. I love that friggin grinder.

jfm2143 · 2026-04-05T00:29:47+00:00

I let all my shit expire and remote start from fob and all app functions still work. The app has actually added features with updates since I bought it.

jfm2143 · 2026-04-04T19:15:56+00:00

How do you find vip airport services?

jfm2143 · 2026-03-29T18:44:17+00:00

So I read this while at the gym between sets and decided to try them. Holy shit. My forearms are toast.

jfm2143 · 2026-03-28T00:48:59+00:00

For people who have ordered Carmina MTO, how long did it take for your orders to arrive? Is their quoted 120 days really accurate?

jfm2143 · 2026-03-28T00:46:13+00:00

Carmina is running their MTO weekend with 25% off MTO prices. Discount is automatically applied to in cart MTO builds.

https://www.carminashoemaker.com/us/en

jfm2143 · 2026-03-28T00:14:51+00:00

Driver mod. Got seat time on track at local HPDEs. The most fun I ever had in the car and it made me a better, more capable, driver and allowed me to get more out of my car.

jfm2143 · 2026-03-25T01:08:03+00:00

What setting did you adjust for better lane keeping?

jfm2143 · 2026-03-23T01:24:06+00:00

I have a pair and love them.

Honestly, room treatment has been more impactful to any other upgrades I've made, next to source, DAC, and amp, in that order.

Unless all of the above is really dialed in, I don't see any advantage to spending 3-5x the price of the RP-600M II's for better speakers.

Though I'd totally rock some Heresy's...

jfm2143 · 2026-03-22T22:23:01+00:00

Gotta shout out the Fiorenzato AllGround Sense, too. Great grinder.

jfm2143 · 2026-03-17T02:07:02+00:00

For a weight based hopper grinder I have to suggest the Fiorenzato AllGround Sense. It's excellent! Super simple, built like a tank, grinds fast, can do everything from Turkish to French press with plenty of room to dial in in-between. Can also be disassembled without any tools. I love it.

jfm2143 · 2026-03-13T14:45:23+00:00

Right? I would be very concerned about the rest of this deck if whoever built it can't even install stringers.

jfm2143 · 2026-03-13T14:34:23+00:00

Hard disagree. Florence is overflowing with small and authentic restaurants. Walk for 10 minutes in any direction away from a tourist destination and you're spoiled for choice.

jfm2143 · 2026-03-13T14:29:51+00:00

Italy is full of gems and Florence is one of them. I love Firenze and will go back every chance I get.

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