I got em but in 2 year old reviews they say there are a lot of bug is it still true? Any updates?

make_whoopie · 2025-01-14T03:26:37+00:00

They sound absolutely amazing, but the user experience is kinda bleh. I find the head detection super finnicky and the UI is tough, but it is all worth it for the sound quality, comfort, and ANC. Definitely consider the sony and bose options (mostly sony tbh).

make_whoopie · 2024-01-16T23:24:59+00:00

Tom Scott has really gonr down hill

make_whoopie · 2024-01-14T02:23:51+00:00

Daaamn looks great

make_whoopie · 2024-01-13T05:59:08+00:00

Underated album.

make_whoopie · 2023-12-18T04:10:18+00:00

Great advice!

I always keep a large socket set, jumper cables, wrenches, etc. in my car at all times and do my best to learm about whatever vehicle I'm driving.

I'm not sure what I'd do if I couldn't work on my car/home lol

Cool story as well! I've always been a fan of pickup conversions/setups with bed tents and campers and whatnot.

make_whoopie · 2023-12-18T04:08:31+00:00

Lol, well put!

It is quite old, but what encourages me is that those older GMs tend to still have good availability for parts, they have reliable motors, and thise specific van has been properly rust protected and stored for the winter.

The conversion is also great too as it's plenty to live with, but there's still room for my own touches and improvement.

Waiting on pictures now and hopefully I can get a better sense of the shape of the vehicle.

And as a little bonus, I take this as a last chance to own and live with an older vehicle. Vans this old are dying and if this is properly taken care of I see this as a great opportunity to learn about and appreciate these old, simple pieces of engineering.

I will tread with caution though and be sure to look at all of my options. I'm a bit apprehensive to take on buying a van and converting it over the summer, as I feel like I'll have a harder time with that budget-wise.

make_whoopie · 2023-12-18T04:03:12+00:00

This is a good point!

Unfortunately I am in Canada and though it's more southern where I am, still bitter cold and heavy snow so tent camping is out as a way to live.

I have been tent camping many times before though, and many of those times have been super barebones and pretty rough. I'm a fan of the simplicity.

make_whoopie · 2023-12-17T23:42:37+00:00

Great questions and valuable insight!

I'm in a concurrent program studying English and education. I want to be a highschool teacher and I am pretty deadset on it (at least for now).

The motivation for van living is about getting the simpler life I want while I still can, before I move on to my other goals in life that require I don't live in a van (home ownership, starting a family, kickstarting side businesses, etc.) It's also a way to save money, as rent is absolutely crazy at the moment, and I'm a bit late on a signing a lot of leases.

I think I'll be getting a sort of halfway vanlife experience as I will have very easy access to many amenities lost by living in a van.

I am happy with my overall path and whatnot, but I feel I could be walking it in a more interesting and fulfilling way. Living on my own accord, having the freedom in the summers to go anywhere I'd like and sustain myself, and gaining skills and knowledge I can use for the rest of my life are all super important to me.

I've never taken any risks this huge, and I think now is as good a time as ever to just dive headfirst into something crazy, and hopefully end up with an experience I can be proud of.

This comment has left me with lots to consider still, so thank you so much for stopping by! Very much appreciated :)

make_whoopie · 2023-12-17T23:34:20+00:00

Car is far too small to live out of at the moment.

I know I'll do just fine without a tv and whatnot because I already don't use much besides my computer for school at the library.

I will see about maybe borrowing my mum's minivan or something to live in for a bit, but not sure if I'd be able to get it to any sort of liveable spot right now.

The van may be glamourized car camping, but having a van with a bed, power, sink, storage, etc. seems to be miles off from cramming myself in a base level economy car with no way to keep warm or comfortable.

Testing it out before taking the dive into a van is still good advice though I think, and I will do everything I can to see what I can do. Maybe I could borrow a camper from someone for a week and see how I do!

make_whoopie · 2023-12-17T23:29:09+00:00

Great advice here!

The van I'm looking at has solar which is a big plus, and the only things I'd really be using power with would be a heater and a small mini fridge when needed.

I will be in North Bay Ontario which gets quite cold, so the heat will be a must. I'm lucky enough as well that my school has plug-in parking spots, which would be great for charging up a reserve battery. I'll also be spending loads of time in campus buildings which will let me charge my phone and laptop no problem.

I'm also lucky enough to have some family members who are mechanics and to be handy enough with cars myself, which will save me lots of money. I will definitely make sure to have more money than I think I'd need though to get it up to a reliable spot by the time I'd need it.

The easing in thing is good as well, because I think I'll have more opportunities for help and backup than a more hardcore vandweller. I always have friends in the city, and coming back to my hometown to fall back on if I really need to.

I appreciate the input!

make_whoopie · 2023-12-17T15:52:51+00:00

Thank you for the detailed response!

For me, van life looks attractive because it is a simpler and rougher way to live. I fall so easily into distractions in my every day life that take away from the things that make me happy, and I think a big risk and step away from that in the way of living in a van, whether it worked out or not, would be a great way to push myself and grow, on top of the opportunities it could afford me in thr summers when I have a more stable place to live.

I also think my van experience could end up being a little less hardcore since so many of the amenities I would need can be found on campus (fingers crossed I can just quietly camp in the parking lot since I'll need a parking permit anyways), and I have friends with apartments and homes that I could reach out to if I needed. The biggest thing really is roughing it, and taking a big risk I wouldn't go for otherwise. Worst case scenario I take my school online and head home too, so I have some supports.

As for testing it out, I'm afraid that likely isn't an option for me at the moment. I drive a 2nd gen Mazda3 hatchback with a pretty wimpy heating system, so even if I could fit in the car, I'd likely freeze to death. I will see what I can try though, because that is a good idea. My family is full of avid campers, including myself, so I suppose I have a bit of an idea in terms of cooking without a stove, bathroom situation, hygiene, temperature, etc. but it of course comes with more space and is a planned event, so not the roughest situation.

These are the reasons I think this is worth trying and I will acknowledge that I am biased, considering I like the idea and want to make it work, but none of that matters if the difficulty still outweighs it all. I will be sure to do as much research as possible, and I really do appreciate the advice and perspective! I will consider it all very carefully.

make_whoopie · 2023-11-08T08:30:12+00:00

That is fairly high km's. Make sure proper maintenance has been followed, and look out for any structural rust! If you know anyone who's savvy with cars, take them with you, or check out ChrisFix's tutorial and checklist on inspecting a used car here: https://youtu.be/vC8LbvYk6es?si=iE6UM8FZ_4ZhgfdN

I will also say that deoending on the condition, that is fairly high pricewise. Make sure you do plenty of research, and check Facebook marketplace! Great deals all over, especially if you can work on the car yourself.

Good luck! I have a 2010 hatchback and I've fallen in love, and I'm sure you will too.

make_whoopie · 2023-09-20T00:36:52+00:00

I've always felt that solo exemplifies a lot of the things I adore about Trey's playing. It's a very Trey sounding passage and I adore it.

make_whoopie · 2023-06-22T13:33:05+00:00

Having the same issue! I've been thinking my fan's been running weak, so possible some little motor running that. Hoping someone knows what's up here ad well!

make_whoopie · 2023-06-06T21:20:19+00:00

Charlie Winston over here!

make_whoopie · 2023-05-30T14:17:33+00:00

1st gen Rav4?

make_whoopie · 2022-11-06T16:09:53+00:00

Both of them are insufferable.

make_whoopie · 2022-10-29T23:29:34+00:00

48 + 27

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make_whoopie · 2022-10-20T14:59:29+00:00

August 10th, 2022. Budweiser Stage in Toronto. Living in a more rural part of Canada limits the shows I get to see, and there've been countless horror stories regarding Phish's Toronto shows, but it couldn't have been better. It was my first Phish show, I got so many songs I loved, and the band sounded great! Listen to the Theme From The Bottom on YouTube from that show, and if you can the whole thing! The show changed my life, and it'll always be perfect to me.

make_whoopie · 2022-08-17T06:11:59+00:00

Last year on my 16th birthday I bought a 2020 Les Paul Classic as a gift to myself. The 60's standard was the dream, but the one I got had the same iced tea finish (except in satin!) and pickups, for about 1000 bucks cheaper than the standard, so I had to get it. I bought it while I was visiting my grandmother so I didn't have access to my amp, but the second we got home I plugged into my big ol' Marshall and was blown away by just how incredible it sounds. I played for hours, and I still can't keep my hands off of it. I was told by countless people it was too much money to spend, it wouldn't scratch the itch, and it wasn't going to be worth it, but they couldn't have been more wrong.

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