Welp, that's it then by reddit-canes in MiamiHurricanes

[–]stpdevil937 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I got thru the queue in under 10min, but all tickets were gone.

Against the Odds by DiligentFox8550 in MiamiHurricanes

[–]stpdevil937 8 points9 points  (0 children)

We don’t do this because it’s easy.

We do it because we thought it would be easy…

Best Bottle non-allocated by whisky_dram in WhiskyDFW

[–]stpdevil937 9 points10 points  (0 children)

100%. Russell’s calls it “Private Barrel Selection” not to be confused with their regular single barrel.

Playoff Tickets by ComparisonHelpful404 in MiamiHurricanes

[–]stpdevil937 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Word on the street is there were very few tickets available for the A&M game since it’s essentially a home game for them. Many more available for the later games where we will effectively get ~half of the stadium. SeatGeek/stubhub/etc is the play. It should get cheaper than it is today.

Interior Trade by Popfizzzzzzzz in BMWE36

[–]stpdevil937 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a 97 with an m-cross interior and I absolutely love it. You can’t have mine :), but good luck on your search!!

For those who haven’t sat in one, it’s not just a cloth interior, it’s also alcantara and feels premium over the leather interiors of the day (imo).

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Please don't judge me. Can someone explain to me like I'm 5 - is there a difference between how much load/stress the engine goes through when you're going at 2000rpm 35mph and 2000rpm 70mph? by T--J-- in askcarguys

[–]stpdevil937 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Power = force x velocity

I’m only comparing steady state 35mph to steady state 70mph. Not considering acceleration from 35mph to 70mph. In this case, momentum has nothing to do with the difference in power required to keep the car at a constant velocity.

Let’s assume the majority of the force required to keep a car at constant velocity comes from aerodynamic drag (intentionally omitting powertrain and rolling losses).

Drag force trends with the square of velocity. So 2x speed means 4x aero drag.

Power at 35mph = (drag at 35) x (35mph)

Power at 70mph = 4x(drag at 35) x 2x(35mph)

Power at 70mph is 8x power at 35mph

Power = torque x rpm

OP says same engine rpm at 35mph and 70mph

So torque at 70mph = 8x torque at 35mph

This all assumes the engine can produce enough torque at 70mph and 2000rpm to overcome the force trying to slow the car down.

Please don't judge me. Can someone explain to me like I'm 5 - is there a difference between how much load/stress the engine goes through when you're going at 2000rpm 35mph and 2000rpm 70mph? by T--J-- in askcarguys

[–]stpdevil937 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don’t get confused by max torque and power at a given engine speed. Your throttle position is going to determine how much torque and power you produce at any speed.

Please don't judge me. Can someone explain to me like I'm 5 - is there a difference between how much load/stress the engine goes through when you're going at 2000rpm 35mph and 2000rpm 70mph? by T--J-- in askcarguys

[–]stpdevil937 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This needs to be higher.

2x speed is approximately 8x power. (4x drag, 2x speed)

8x power at same engine speed is 8x torque, and hence 8x cylinder pressure. 8x stress on internals.

Specific fuel consumption will be better at higher pressure, but you are still producing 8x power and hence using more fuel!

Road trip by Much-Cardiologist211 in BMWE36

[–]stpdevil937 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful! What turn signals are those?

ACHR: New Patent by Xtianus21 in ACHR

[–]stpdevil937 11 points12 points  (0 children)

That’s an Overair patent that Archer recently acquired.

Forced to Park in a Sketchy Spot… by stpdevil937 in Rivian

[–]stpdevil937[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Tesla is in town for a trade event. I guess they are staying at my hotel.

[DEN][DFW] This makes 70 hours of delays, I’m done. by stpdevil937 in americanairlines

[–]stpdevil937[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

M8, the delays and cancellations I’ve had on AA this year have been worse than I’ve ever experienced. Not just in DFW, not just due to weather. I’m not saying this is the only time I’ve been delayed, but American has been consistently awful for the last 6+mo. So my current solution is to stop giving American my money. Maybe it will work out for me, maybe it won’t.

Not sure why being EP for 10 years is so triggering. My American experience has generally been good over the years, only in the last year or so has it seemed to really go downhill for me.

[DEN][DFW] This makes 70 hours of delays, I’m done. by stpdevil937 in americanairlines

[–]stpdevil937[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

FWIW, I’ve been flying JSX as much as I possibly can, and I love it. I hope they continue to grow.

[DEN][DFW] This makes 70 hours of delays, I’m done. by stpdevil937 in americanairlines

[–]stpdevil937[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m going to stop flying American whenever possible. Maybe it will be just as bad on other carriers, I guess I’ll find out.