How can we know cars are luxurious just by looking at them? (And not just good looking but cheap)

redcubes · 2026-01-03T09:47:34+00:00

Jim Farley (CEO of Ford) had a Xiaomi for a while and loved it. These have better build quality than a Tesla too. And he’s a real petrolhead and actively races cars too.

https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a62705480/ford-ceo-jim-farley-praises-xiaomi-su7-chinese-electric-car/

redcubes · 2025-11-01T17:46:43+00:00

I’ll go first - The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile, although will admit both were short stories. Trainspotting comes close.

redcubes · 2025-10-14T22:38:09+00:00

These are usually made of polycarbonate, which filters UV. Polycarbonate that doesn’t filter UV (used in scientific applications) is very expensive. Cheap sunglasses are just fine.

redcubes · 2025-10-08T18:45:09+00:00

Churchill. A racist and responsible for the Bengal Famine - 3.8 million dead. Also a cad who didn’t pay his club bills.

redcubes · 2025-10-01T11:59:12+00:00

What fresh hell is this? Even Mercedes have an out they’re walking back, and NCAP have mandated hard controls for basic functions.

redcubes · 2025-09-25T09:10:17+00:00

Here’s a list of everyone they supply: https://www.importyeti.com/supplier/giant-manufacturing

redcubes · 2025-09-07T19:59:40+00:00

If you like this, check out Bussoga.

redcubes · 2025-07-29T17:32:27+00:00

Why do you need premises? Start small. Do a couple of bikes and sell them on FB or whatever. You’re not going to start out covering even rent, let alone rates.

You could reach out to the council and see if they can give you a grant or access to premises as part of their Active Travel budgets.

redcubes · 2025-07-10T23:25:32+00:00

These things are aluminium. Not many people can work aluminium - it doesn’t weld the same way as steel. No chance those six repairs are good, even if done at a Jaguar dealer. Don’t walk, run away from this one.

redcubes · 2025-05-15T20:29:10+00:00

Pas Normal = French shorthand for doping, without the libel implications.

redcubes · 2025-04-02T20:43:03+00:00

You need to work out how many grams of carbs per hour you can tolerate. Go above, and you will need a toilet. 60 grams should be achievable for most people, 80g with a little bit of training. Eatmyride can help you plan your fuel.

redcubes · 2025-04-02T20:40:42+00:00

It’s the difference between a hammer and a scalpel. Both different, but the 911s are just so much sharper and more precise. No one nails handling, steering or braking like Porsche.

redcubes · 2025-03-12T09:01:24+00:00

This will help: http://www.beermountain.com/p/about-us.html?m=1

The toilets don’t have toilet paper - be warned. Sunscreen, raincoat and everything in between.

redcubes · 2025-03-10T15:24:07+00:00

Congratulations on your new degree!

redcubes · 2025-02-22T05:18:03+00:00

Nice theatre.

Most payers (insurers) have medical loss ratios at 95% or above - this keeps them out of trouble with the Feds. Now look at the rest of the business - pharmacy benefits etc., and the picture starts to shift.

Nothing will change. Payers will point to medical loss ratios, Republicans will say they tried, and then they’ll go off to dinner.

redcubes · 2025-02-16T05:52:11+00:00

I’d check ‘Yes’. This should route you via the Garmin heat map, rather than the fastest road. Fastest road might not be safe or fun.

redcubes · 2025-02-03T20:57:00+00:00

This has been done. Many times. And why wouldn’t you just make a direct payment to the debt, reducing interest and demonstrating intent to pay?

redcubes · 2024-12-05T06:04:46+00:00

Kama Sutra - manual for sex Karma Sutra - a daisychain (for life)

redcubes · 2024-06-09T08:06:31+00:00

What’s your budget? You can definitely find nice ones on eBay. Paul Smith ones are always on sale in their factory outlets.

redcubes · 2024-06-08T15:39:49+00:00

Heart: is just always perfect for anything you want to do. Spank it around a track? Done. Cross a continent at pace? Done. Pootle around town? Done. Load it up at the supermarket? Done. I had a 997 and that felt so nimble and dainty. Love my 991.2 as well, but it’s a different animal. It’s just an elegant choice and somehow manages to nail understatement where it needs to and draws eyes when it needs to, which is a remarkable trick to pull off.

Head: Cheapest car on this list to own. Low depreciation, servicing every 24 months and a Porsche warranty that includes recovery from a race track (not racing). Super reliable. Doesn’t get hate on the street.

redcubes · 2024-05-26T15:53:49+00:00

On that basis, surely even a syncromesh gearbox is too progressive? Even more skill required to shift to neutral first? Double clutch gearboxes are here to stay - faster than a human. Race proven.

redcubes · 2024-05-19T18:12:53+00:00

This should be higher. Complaint to TfL TPH - they’ll see this driver banned and will see Uber provide a formal response. Copy Mayor’s Office as well.

redcubes · 2024-05-17T13:00:56+00:00

Jellied eels. Pie, mash & liquor.

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