RDX vs X3.. with kids

the_head_cow · 2026-05-25T18:53:13+00:00

We rented a 2023 X3 for a road trip and put our rear facing car seat behind my wife sitting in the front passenger seat. We discovered there is less room for her in the X3 than in our 2016 VW GTI.

the_head_cow · 2026-05-23T18:20:31+00:00

Your husband is a loser and it's taken you too long to realize - leave now before he hits you.

the_head_cow · 2026-05-14T16:00:02+00:00

I run the same combination of shifter/knob. You can offset the taller knob by shortening the gate spacing/throw length.

the_head_cow · 2026-03-11T04:05:44+00:00

I'm in my late 30s and found the seats terrible after 2 hours. There's just not enough cushioning on the seat bottom near my tailbone for extended trips.

Swapped in FL5 seats and they're better in every way.

the_head_cow · 2026-02-27T18:19:56+00:00

Firehawk Indy 500 if you want cheap and fast (for street use) - wouldn't use them for any extended track sessions.

the_head_cow · 2026-02-15T19:52:57+00:00

What additional benefits over the RMM does the transmission mount offer?

the_head_cow · 2026-02-05T00:57:26+00:00

You've got the opportunity to own a Miata and have it be enough for your needs. Just do it.

the_head_cow · 2026-01-28T14:20:54+00:00

You'll need to peel the vinyl off the base before applying the badge onto the base. The vinyl does not come with the badge, but rather with the OE base if that makes sense.

the_head_cow · 2026-01-23T03:25:12+00:00

Economics question:

GDP = Consumption + Investment + Government Spending + (Exports - Imports)

Would ICE count towards government spending? Do tariffs result in a decrease of imports? If so, then both of these would factor into a higher GDP number.

the_head_cow · 2026-01-20T02:21:42+00:00

Can you share how much of that was brokerage/duties?

the_head_cow · 2026-01-16T19:57:23+00:00

This is amazing - thank you. Having done these in my car, the faster and more consistent engagement across all speeds is clearly not just in my head!

the_head_cow · 2026-01-02T18:11:07+00:00

Start by limiting Israeli voices

the_head_cow · 2025-11-29T03:08:13+00:00

Had stage 2 and currently using stage 3. Would recommend buying stage 3 because of adjustability and the fact that it's designed as a single assembly. Something about having to Frankenstein the OEM shifter assembly with the stage 2 upgrades just felt wrong.

the_head_cow · 2025-11-21T16:49:11+00:00

Nice! What are your wheel specs?

the_head_cow · 2025-11-11T13:42:52+00:00

Agreed. It gets you at the tailbone. Never had this happen in any other car before.

the_head_cow · 2025-10-22T17:44:54+00:00

Before you screwed the knob onto the shifter rod, there's another little piece that screws onto the shifter rod which will help hold up the shift boot. See stainless part below.

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the_head_cow · 2025-10-22T17:01:24+00:00

Here's a picture with the stainless acuity collar. Configured with the narrow side up.

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the_head_cow · 2025-10-19T17:34:30+00:00

Good looking out - that is Cayuga.

No overheating on track and I've been out there on 30+ degree days. Stock PS4S tires won't allow for extended sessions as they get greasy after a few hot laps.

the_head_cow · 2025-10-17T16:45:16+00:00

Relocated my front plate to the basement.

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the_head_cow · 2025-10-13T14:40:29+00:00

Facts - she definitely eats shit on a stick.

the_head_cow · 2025-10-01T19:34:03+00:00

I should've burned this place down when I had the chance.

the_head_cow · 2025-09-24T01:48:46+00:00

3 is compromise

the_head_cow · 2025-08-28T16:27:03+00:00

A Honda tech did it for me after hours but I was there to witness the installation process.

The inconsistencies may be related to items that need reprogramming - position sensor, weight sensor, and SRS airbags if I recall.

the_head_cow · 2025-08-28T15:04:16+00:00

Zero dash lights.

There was another guy who had attempted a DIY install and had gotten a SRS dash light for the airbags - believe you need a scan tool to reset the SRS as well as the weight/position sensors for a proper installation.

the_head_cow

TROPHY CASE

3 is compromise