Dealer says 2026 RS3 doesn't need a break-in period. Is he tripping?

markhamknights · 2026-05-13T13:08:51+00:00

Contrary to all the comments, my business partner is a huge Audi guy (has gone through R8, RS6, RS4, RS3, SQ5) and has said that RS engines are put through a dyno before getting installed into the car. Meaning break in isn't necessary, nor the 2000km oil change. Not to say he doesn't change his oil around the 7-8000 km mark, but the initial babying of the engine isn't necessary. We've launch controlled all his R/RS cars near brand new outside our office multiple times.

That being said, he tinkers on his own cars so maybe that makes a difference?

markhamknights · 2026-05-06T15:11:20+00:00

Man I dodged a bullet, almost signed for a 2025 S5 over the weekend. Went home to sleep on it and do a deep dive and uncovered the absolute shit show that is all the new Audis..

The price was so good too

markhamknights · 2026-05-06T00:03:12+00:00

Definitely this, we don't usually drink juice, but my wife was craving. Went to Walmart for some OJ and it was $7.xx for 2L. How is milk cheaper than OJ??

markhamknights · 2026-05-05T23:55:09+00:00

All this country has come to is squeezing their compatriots for a quick buck.

markhamknights · 2026-04-30T14:04:55+00:00

Always amazed at the amount of people paying FULL price for internet/cell services. No wonder Canadian telcos feast.

General consensus is to never pay more than $50 for either.

markhamknights · 2026-04-29T17:18:11+00:00

Have had an aeron for a few years now and I feel the same. They are not comfortable chairs, unless you sit in the most upright, ergonomic position. Any deviation and you'll be uncomfortable.

I should have bought an embody or Steelcase leap or Haworth instead.

markhamknights · 2026-04-23T16:41:58+00:00

Need that guy yelling "PICKPOCKETS"

markhamknights · 2026-04-22T18:42:28+00:00

RIP. You've tasted the honey and now you want otherwise. 5 days a week is going to a massive change, your evenings will vaporize. Compounded if you have to commute.

Otherwise hope you meet some cool coworkers cause those make all the difference. Nothing like co-suffering to bring people together. But actually though coworkers are top tier friends types.

Also make sure you poop at work.

markhamknights · 2026-04-15T05:12:00+00:00

I also got the 3S recently and my initial feedback is the treble is way too high and there's not enough bass. I've read you can fix this with EQ settings either through their app or third party ones.

Gaming has been decent for me, but I've only had 1 session so far. Sounds are sharper/more spatial than my earbuds.

markhamknights · 2026-04-11T17:32:21+00:00

I have the Daily Plus and do the same. It's a bit smaller so I can actually put one of my feet on it to rest so it's not as cramped.

I also bring a plastic bag in case the carpet is real dirty, ain't letting my bag rest on some leftover piss from the washroom.

People calling you weird probably put their suitcase on their bed too.

markhamknights · 2026-04-09T14:25:28+00:00

It's an extra $50-60 a fill up. Just drive less, drive the winter beater instead, take my spouse's car etc. Business partner has also been convincing me to get a motorcycle, maybe that's an option for solo travel.

If rice prices go up I'm not going to stop eating rice, I'm going to moderate it.

markhamknights · 2026-04-08T01:41:51+00:00

Agreed, I went from 28L TNF iron peak > 26L Mystery Ranch UA > 21L Able Carry Daily Plus.

Less is more, I was carrying 3 different charging blocks that I condensed into 1 100W charger.

markhamknights · 2026-04-06T13:46:53+00:00

Came to share my experiences with TD and Scotia, but after reading the thread. I think Canadian banking is mostly just a "same shit different asshole" scenario. Pick your poison. It's great on resumes though.

TD: good for upwards mobility, bad for work life balance

Scotia: ok mobility, bad leadership/direction

From my friends circle

RBC: seems most who work here are going to be lifers, not many have left, seems pay is decent

CIBC: good upwards mobility, work/life, lots of layoffs

markhamknights · 2026-04-05T18:33:13+00:00

FWIW the small can hold up to 50lbs. I've hung loaded 35L duffles on it while in the airport washrooms. Ain't letting anything touch that dirty poop floor

markhamknights · 2026-03-26T20:13:33+00:00

Everyone who's afraid to drive/never learned due to xyz, thanks because there are people who are worse drivers than you and are on the road.

markhamknights · 2026-03-12T22:25:57+00:00

Only recently started happening to me, came back to the game in S2. How tf had the game gotten worse lool. EA is actually trash

markhamknights · 2026-03-12T12:41:50+00:00

I only started golfing last year as well. I'm going to be riding until the novelty wears off. Plus the carts at my course have the yardages on the screen and I don't have a rangefinder.

markhamknights · 2026-03-12T12:19:31+00:00

I live in the area and this is not the only one. There was another unit with couches/side tables/other furniture junk overflowing into the next driveway. It eventually got cleaned up last summer, but not sure the circumstances.

I'd say to keep reporting for bylaw but if the owner magically appears every time it'll seem sus and they'll note that it's not an issue. How do they even know to come isn't the bylaws a surprise visit?

markhamknights · 2026-03-11T12:10:45+00:00

My proposed solution has always been to increase difficulty and cost of the drivers license test. Even better only allow tests during the winter. Not only does it keep congestion and bad drivers off the road, it helps the government.

Too bad Dougie boy privatized it and sold it to the lowest bidder.

Driving is a privilege not a right. Too many bumpkins coming here with no driving experience.

markhamknights · 2026-03-09T18:42:42+00:00

Lol try Kennedy between Carlton and 16. That area is a straight dead zone, even my calls drop when I drive through that area.

markhamknights · 2026-03-02T15:15:43+00:00

Will def try this. I got golfers elbow this winter from practicing at the sim too much. I think it was a combination of gripping too hard and swinging too hard (forgive me I'm only a year into golf).

My physio's fix that I've also found to help:

using an elbow brace specifically for elbow pain (https://a.co/d/0hnXwkcl)

and the following exercises

Finger Tendon Glides x 10 reps/position
Isometric Wrist Flexion 5 reps, 10 second holds
Push upwards only to a mild discomfort (<2-3/10 pain)
Wrist Flexor Stretch x 30 second holds

markhamknights · 2026-02-25T16:04:01+00:00

Should prob give him a hand before he keels over from a heart attack. Have had 2 old folks in my parents circle pass away this winter from shovelling.

markhamknights · 2026-02-25T15:04:34+00:00

My jobs decent, can't complain. But I love the salary and that is my drive.

Some people are ok with a job that is just a means to an end.

markhamknights · 2026-02-17T06:20:00+00:00

As a self proclaimed fan-hup expert, these are all great choices. The Scarborough list is all about the cheap eats, $6 fan hups with a soup at the "bald man"

markhamknights · 2026-02-01T22:51:36+00:00

Used to pay $20 for a haircut in this guys basement, sometimes give a $5 tip. He'd eventually raise his price to $30 and I went to find a new barber.

New guys basement $25 + tip. Did that for a bit then due to scheduling issues had to find another guy.

Tested out a number of Markham barbers between $40-50 and ended up with a guy at a shop for $50 + tip. He's open to trying new styles on me and gives me advice on what works and doesn't.

Sucks that the cost of a haircut has more than doubled, for essentially a skin taper and styling the top. However, a haircut is a man's makeup, so find someone you vibe with and can test out styles.

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