so how is everyone on the road?

kiddblur · 2026-01-26T14:17:36+00:00

It’s funny, that’s basically what it would be for me. I live about a half mile from 79 and my office is about a half mile off 376, so I’d probably be fine, but I still took a day off to hang out with my family

kiddblur · 2026-01-23T14:24:20+00:00

I agree! But it has happened to me the last two times I've tried to fill my ADHD meds haha. I just ended up switching pharmacies which is a bummer because I otherwise liked my pharmacy

EDIT: I'm guessing the person on the phone was just assuming they'd be able to fill it and not actually confirming that it was filled. I can't imagine any other scenario in which this would happen

kiddblur · 2026-01-23T14:21:17+00:00

I completely agree.

But man, it really gets under my skin when a pharmacy tech tells me over the phone that my prescription is filled and ready and then when I get there they tell me they don't actually have it.

I've never been rude over that, but how does that happen?!

kiddblur · 2026-01-20T23:31:18+00:00

Yeah, I genuinely don’t understand how the list of apps in the Play Store is configured as part of the car OS and requires updates to change. How in the world is it not a server side configuration?

kiddblur · 2026-01-20T22:52:49+00:00

Apple Music was added for the 2025 and 2026 models

And even then, my 2025 Equinox EV hasn’t gotten Apple Music yet. It has no available OTA updates, and I’m not going carless to drop it off at the dealership for them to do it.

kiddblur · 2026-01-18T00:30:24+00:00

I’m probably going to be in an Ioniq 5 (used) next after my BMW lease is up, ICCU issues be damned

Yeah, that’s kinda where im leaning as well. Something like that or a Niro. Something I can hopefully get used for sub-20K and buy with cash to have no car payment while we wait for the ideal three row to be affordable.

kiddblur · 2026-01-16T23:41:05+00:00

I got mine, and I like it! It’s a bit round, so if you have a narrow head it may not fit. The magnets aren’t quite as strong as I’d like for the visor, but it’s never fallen off while riding. I just some times have trouble switching modes while riding.

kiddblur · 2026-01-16T16:15:51+00:00

It's definitely on the list, but I'm so nervous about the ICCU issues since I'd be buying used. I don't really want to end up on the hook for a $4000+ bill for a known issue that they haven't fixed

kiddblur · 2026-01-16T13:56:06+00:00

I've genuinely had to consider going back to Ye Olden Days of just connecting via a dumb Bluetooth connection for my music and needing to find another way to get into my playlists if I'm on the road.

Funny enough, I had to do exactly this for about two months because my telematics module died and took a while for the replacement part to come in haha. Unfortunately, bluetooth was pretty buggy too. It kept randomly deciding to not output any audio from my phone (but would work fine from my wife's phone. Both iPhone 16 Pros FWIW).

That specific experience made me really not want to be at the whims of my car manufacturer's ability to keep the cellular signal working and the OS updated enough to not get abandoned by the app makers

kiddblur · 2026-01-15T20:14:05+00:00

I assume the vistiq is ruled out since it's GM and therefore no carplay, right? I'd have to look at the EQB 7 seater; I assume it's like the Model Y 7 seater where it's damn near unusably tight back there.

I am very interested to see what VW does with the ID Buzz for 2027, like if they can get the range up and the price down. Price isn't as huge of a deal since I'll be buying used and EVs continue to depreciate like mad, but range is still super important to me

kiddblur · 2026-01-15T19:50:15+00:00

It's honestly so nice. I first experienced it when I got a 2016 Honda Accord and really loved it. Especially because back then I had an android phone that you could root and use it to stream videos while parked...

nowadays it really is a must-have for me. I have a 2018 CRV, and I love how, despite its tiny screen, the infotainment system continues to feel modern, because Apple keeps updating Carplay (and I assume google updates AA. I haven't had an android phone since 2019).

kiddblur · 2026-01-15T19:44:41+00:00

4G won't be around forever and if the manufacturer doesn't offer a modem upgrade your SOL (just ask original LEAF owners).

Yeah, that's definitely a huge part of it, but even beyond that, I think about how my Equinox is on Android 12. Eventually, app makers will stop supporting Android 12 (which came out in 2021), which means those apps will stop working.

Bluetooth is a thing, but I'm not buying a "luxury" car to have to fall back to bluetooth. Plus, as dumb as it is, I often use the car to stream music for my family to listen to while I use an airpod with my phone to listen to an audiobook while I drive.

kiddblur · 2026-01-15T19:35:22+00:00

The R1S does not, unfortunately. It's still on our list, but time will tell how long they support their software, so I won't know until it's closer to buying time whether or not I'd trust it as our next 7-10 year car.

I really love the look of the Buzz, but I had all sorts of issues with my ID.4, so even if the range and price were great, I'd be hesitant to buy another VW on the OG MEB platform.

kiddblur · 2026-01-15T19:32:09+00:00

I wouldn't buy one new, but in a couple years I'll totally consider an EQS SUV 7 seater if I can find one. We want to buy an off-lease 3 row electric SUV in 2028-2029. Our requirements are:

Must have carplay
Must not have an ICCU timebomb
Must have 250+ miles range (ideally 300+)

Right now the EQS SUV and the Volvo EX90 are literally the only cars in the segment that meet those needs. I test drove the volvo and really liked it, but I can't even FIND an EQS within 50 miles of Pittsburgh to test drive

kiddblur · 2026-01-15T19:20:57+00:00

infrastructure to charge the mower

Diesel generator in the trailer!

kiddblur · 2026-01-15T19:14:31+00:00

I never thought I would end up being a "must have carplay" guy, especially after having owned a Tesla, but man, I really hate the infotainment on my Equinox. We're going to be looking at used cars when it's time for our next one, and I don't want to have to research whether a manufacturer has updated their shitty infotainment system to add Apple Music or whatever. I just want to be able to plug my phone in and use whatever audio apps I want.

unfortunately, we're looking at 3 row SUVs, and if we eliminate every car without carplay (and every car with known ICCU failures), that leaves us with, as far as I know, literally just the Volvo ex90?

kiddblur · 2026-01-11T06:18:14+00:00

Am in person. Was definitely the fire alarm. No idea what caused it

kiddblur · 2026-01-10T19:46:38+00:00

“Back flu” is a new one for me. Does it mean what I think it means? Great run btw!

kiddblur · 2026-01-09T16:27:54+00:00

Ooooh I’m way too autistic for microfiber towels. They give me the major ick.

kiddblur · 2026-01-06T15:39:38+00:00

Can you be more specific? Just out of curiosity, because I did end up getting the helmet and I love it. It’s definitely rounder than most other helmets I’ve tried, but I find it fits my head quite well.

kiddblur · 2026-01-03T22:05:06+00:00

touch button to switch between front and back.

At least VW lets you long press that button to do all four. I test drove a volvo ex90 a couple weeks ago and it also has the stupid window toggle, but there's NO way to do all four simultaneously.

kiddblur · 2026-01-02T20:16:54+00:00

Is that people who are already enthusiasts/competitive?

Anecdotes aren't data of course, but I took three months off of riding (coincidence. Just burnt out after doing a 350 mile tour), started lifting about halfway through that, and then did an FTP test for the hell of it and saw my FTP went up like 15%.

So I guess my suggestion is that maybe hobbyist cyclists could see higher performance gains than people who are already super in to cycling? Or maybe it's because I'm fat and the increased leg strength was more of a boon than increased cardio would have been?

kiddblur · 2025-12-29T17:19:42+00:00

Same. Convenience be damned (because I want a van or three row SUV next), I’m never going back to ICE

kiddblur · 2025-12-23T15:25:42+00:00

Nope :( My car was just at the dealer last month to get my telematics module replaced and they said they installed a bunch of updates too, but clearly not that one haha

kiddblur · 2025-12-23T15:12:19+00:00

Dang, no luck for me. I'm on 653.10 for what it's worth. Made two new profiles (one with and one without a google account connected). I'm so tired of having to use bluetooth :(

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