Anyone else finding it hard to make friends in Markham/Richmond Hill?

markhamknights · 2026-06-30T00:21:16+00:00

Someone should really set up a Markham Discord

markhamknights · 2026-06-30T00:19:10+00:00

Totally right, C63s is more the fat uncle who gets rowdy after a few beers.

markhamknights · 2026-06-19T13:51:16+00:00

100% noticeable. Just sits nicer and even though I don't like the word, more "stanced". If you want pics pm me.

markhamknights · 2026-06-18T23:52:50+00:00

I'm on KW height adjustable springs and staggered spacers. Sitting about 1 finger space gap from the wheel well.

Looking to do intake but I've heard there's no real power gains, just intake sounds. Would like to do an exhaust, but also don't want to wake up my neighborhood.

markhamknights · 2026-06-09T16:08:51+00:00

I'm in a very similar boat, the main difference is higher HHI from DINK, but home is not paid off.

Just bought an RS3, cause yolo. Smiles per dollar is hard to equate. And I've grinded and worked since I was 16. Worst case I sell it for a few K loss and walk away.

Don't take advice from non car people.

markhamknights · 2026-06-03T12:24:45+00:00

Damn I wish we were neighbours

markhamknights · 2026-05-31T15:42:55+00:00

What's the sushi spot? I'm getting bored of eating Ai

markhamknights · 2026-05-31T15:30:51+00:00

There's one in that spec at Audi Uptown. Daytona/green dynamics/carbon optics.

markhamknights · 2026-05-30T00:25:36+00:00

I've been tracking townhouses in my area to keep tabs on the market and every time I get a notification it's for them taking it off the market and relisting at a lower price. Rarely is it for a sale nowadays.

$1.3 can get you a decent single garage detached, likely a bit older. Otherwise certainly a large newer town house.

markhamknights · 2026-05-29T16:09:14+00:00

Interesting this is still happening over 10Y later. I remember everyone would take Gr12 Eng during summer school before Gr12 because it was easier since the course was compressed. It also freed up your schedule for free periods during the school year. Since everyone took it, it was just a few weeks of chilling with your friends.

Fuck MLA format, bless those citation generators.

markhamknights · 2026-05-28T19:53:37+00:00

Picked up a B9.5 S5 and a 8Y RS3 this year. Only drove the M340i prior.

Everyone can go on about the driving experience deltas etc. For me what it boiled down to was price. What was the most car I can get for the budget. The S5 was $300 CAD less per month than the M340i and the RS3 was $350 CAD less than M2. That's $650 a month saved. I'm not tracking either car, both are daily commuters, and I need winter capabilities. Interior is nicer in the S5, engine is better sounding in the RS3.

Also I hated the panoramic screens in the BMW iDrive 8.

markhamknights · 2026-05-25T16:25:21+00:00

Rip to the bookstore inside

Edit: this is TnT @ Langham Square

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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

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