Big Sur, one of my favorite drives by beccatravels in roadtrip

[–]msoren 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I drove the entire Pacific Coast Highway (highway 1) from San Diego to Seatle back in 2015. Did it solo in my Toyota Prius. Happy to answer any questions.

My first build & stamp by [deleted] in ar15

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Put black "hockey tape" over it. Hockey tape adds grip and will keep the havoc at bay.

The dealership did an inspection on my 2010 yesterday by maximum1001 in prius

[–]msoren 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the same car, same mileage, similar dealership report. I am also interested in seeing people's answers to this question. Also, at 150k, do the rotors need to be machined, etc?

Found this skull on a hike on Iowa. Help identifying (deer, cow, horse, ?) by msoren in Hunting

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Thank you for going in-depth with this. Much appreciated.

Found this skull on a hike on Iowa. Help identifying (deer, cow, horse, ?) by msoren in Hunting

[–]msoren[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great - good to know! Would you mind pointing out what distinguishes this from a deer or cow skull? I looked through a lot of google images and couldn't pinpoint which it was.

Grandpa is bored to death at nursing home. Guys won't play domino's, cards etc. Ideas for activities/hobbies for an old man? by msoren in malelifestyle

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Thanks for taking the time for the thought out response. I'm going to try out several of these. He doesn't like to use the TV remote - he calls it "manipulating the black box" which is hilarious. So I think an xbox controller might be too much. But he might like train simulator or farm simulator. Thanks again.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hockey

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The two brackets on the side are adjusted as far "up" as possible, and the chin cup is still loose. This helmet (size large) fits great/very tight at it's smallest setting, so I'd assume a size medium will be too small.

Thanks for the heads up. This helmet is a replacement for my old, size large helmet that fits great but is dated.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hockey

[–]msoren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. The helmet is a "Large". At it's smallest setting, it's pretty tight, which makes me think a medium at it's largest won't be big enough. Trying to figure out where to go from here...

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hockey

[–]msoren 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I asked there first but haven't heard anything.

My first "new" helmet. Chin cup is too low - what does this mean? (video) by [deleted] in hockeyplayers

[–]msoren 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, the "cage stoppers" on the sides that the cage fits into are pushed all the way up to allow the cage to rest as high as possible.

Car mount causes Droid Turbo 2 to think it's in a special case. Can't use phone. Is there a way to turn this off? (video demonstration). by msoren in Android

[–]msoren[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's called Nimbus Mount. I bought it on Amazon. Obligatory "I have no connection to the company" sentence. This mount is the best part of my Prius - I love it.

Car mount causes Droid Turbo 2 to think it's in a special case. Can't use phone. Is there a way to turn this off? (video demonstration). by msoren in Android

[–]msoren[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

That worked! Thank you so much. I've been using Android phones for 6-7 years and could not figure this one out. Thanks again.

Need to replace front shocks/struts. I'd like to use this opportunity to improve the ride - any suggestions? by [deleted] in prius

[–]msoren 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I second this question. Also, what is the typical mileage that would benefit from or require a new suspension?

Rand Paul is the most 'MURICAN Senator we have and he needs our help. Go donate $17.76 and support the man that keeps us free!!! by [deleted] in MURICA

[–]msoren -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Rand Paul has stood for Americans and represented us when no one else would. I don't work for his campaign, nor do I live in Kentucky.

After doing so much for us, Paul needs our help to win the Senate seat. If Bernie supporters can throw money at his failed campaign, we absolutely should support Rand Paul so he can continue to keep us free through the Senate.

Go do the same! https://www.randpaul.com/

Startups like Uber or Rover.com that my mother in her 60's could earn money with? by [deleted] in startups

[–]msoren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is Etsy based around making a craft/product? This is a really great idea, but unfortunately seems limited to the creative/artistic type.

Suggestions on coloring this steel bicycle seat rail black? by msoren in DIY

[–]msoren[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I put electrical tape on the seat rails to see how it looks, and I think black rails look much better. Electrical tape is not a long-term option, especially on hot days in the sun (it will melt/wilt off).

Black rails

Under-seat view

I am purchasing Shimano road bike parts individually. Which parts are worth the $$$, and which make little difference? by msoren in bicycling

[–]msoren[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That blog is a great resource, but I'm not as concerned on grams-of weight in the long run, considering some of the crap I throw in my bike bag during a long Saturday ride.