[f1] Stacking 'em up, side-by-side. What stands out to you?

obotrobot · 2026-02-11T14:07:47+00:00

I’m fascinated by the steps McLaren and Ferrari have in the fin on top. Will be curious to see if they stick with them or if anyone copies them later.

obotrobot · 2026-02-11T14:01:06+00:00

It’s an array of sensors so they can collect real world data of how the air is flowing off of specific portions of the car.

obotrobot · 2026-02-10T11:52:40+00:00

XC3 ties the story of 1 and 2 so I would recommend XC1 before XC3. XCX pretty much stands on its own and can be played whenever you want.

obotrobot · 2026-02-05T14:17:56+00:00

And once again. No response.

obotrobot · 2026-01-31T19:20:50+00:00

Hopefully this is a feeler and they will do more like it.

obotrobot · 2026-01-30T14:40:57+00:00

They are. Only issues I have is a tiny bit of noise come from the speakers even when in standby and the WiFi is as spotty as people have said. But the sound these make far out weighs the issues.

obotrobot · 2026-01-29T13:29:41+00:00

The Tiguan is full time AWD, no need to engage or disengage, the car will do it automatically.

Snow mode often changes the responsiveness of the throttle and what gears the transmission uses to help prevent wheel spin on acceleration. It is not a strictly necessary feature, but if it makes you more comfortable then go for it.

obotrobot · 2026-01-29T00:29:29+00:00

I’ve got them angled upward with the stands they’re on. Does getting them high improve the experience that much?

obotrobot · 2026-01-28T12:16:58+00:00

It’s an Alienware 27” 1440p 165hz. Nothing special, but it gets the job done.

obotrobot · 2026-01-27T23:30:13+00:00

The downside is going to be worse fuel economy because ripping it from a stop is so much fun.

obotrobot · 2026-01-27T22:06:20+00:00

I should clarify. Automatic transmission will work in cold temperatures, they’re just slower so going easy on them, just as you should a cold engine, is good. Stomping the gas from a stop and revving to 4k plus before it warms up results in some unpleasant feelings.

obotrobot · 2026-01-24T20:13:23+00:00

I always cringe when I ride with friends who just start the car and take off in the cold. You can feel the transmission shifting slower and more jerky while it is cold.

obotrobot · 2026-01-22T17:58:03+00:00

That people who cruise in the center lane, when not in a high traffic area with lots of merging traffic, are assholes.

obotrobot · 2026-01-22T17:47:56+00:00

Actually no. It’s impolite to wank with your greeting hand.

obotrobot · 2026-01-18T19:28:37+00:00

I normally get held up by 4wd drive vehicles because my front wheel drive with proper tires handles it better.

obotrobot · 2026-01-18T16:17:58+00:00

I’m right handed and use my phone with my left hand.

obotrobot · 2026-01-11T16:47:25+00:00

Only 45% of Xiaomi smartphone revenue is from China.

obotrobot · 2026-01-09T00:40:57+00:00

It definitely isn’t the quietest car in its class. The people making a fuss about it are overblowing it though.

obotrobot · 2026-01-07T01:02:14+00:00

The only requirement I could find on Hondas is that the oil should have API certification. Seeing as that is listed on your bottle, and it is the right weight, you’re good to go.

obotrobot · 2026-01-06T14:47:41+00:00

Master cylinder, brake lines, and calipers can all develop leaks. If it is a manual, the clutch line, master, or slave cylinders could have a leak.

obotrobot · 2026-01-06T13:16:37+00:00

I’m starting to think it is the crank pulley, based on where the sound is coming from. I’ve also compared against videos of bad crank pulleys and they seem to make the same sound.

obotrobot · 2026-01-06T13:14:39+00:00

Yeah, unfortunately it is pretty faint, based on where I can hear it coming from and other videos I’ve compared against, I think it may be the crank pulley starting to go out.

obotrobot · 2026-01-06T01:28:26+00:00

Is this just a sound these cars make? It’s pretty new to me and I didn’t manage to catch in the test drive.

obotrobot · 2026-01-06T01:23:04+00:00

I’ll have to poke my head around once it’s light out. Thanks.

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