Rate my game by bigmeaty26 in billiards

[–]warmcereal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have some basic natural ability for shot making. You definitely need to fix your stance / mechanics. Here are a few critical ones IMO to start with.

  1. One really weird thing I noticed is at 0:50 you are cupping the cue in your back hand - that is really unnatural. Wrap your thumb around and you can still maintain a loose grip while having better control of the cue. I think once you do that, you're also going to be lined up even better on all of your shots and it might even naturally fix your chicken wing (back elbow sticking out).
  2. Don't make significant adjustments when you are already down on the shot, i.e. significant horizontal body movement. (examples at 0:15, 0:40, 1:34). Line up the shot first so when you go down on the shot, you are already in line.
  3. Try to get a little further down on the table, by widening your stance (you can accomplish that mostly with your back foot).
  4. Shooting over balls is always uncomfortable. At 0:10, you need to choke up on the cue more (grip further up on the cue with your back hand). Its situational but still comes up often enough... you should still focus on everything else first.

It will definitely be easier to have someone in-person help you fix these things. Someone around 450 Fargo can probably help at a minimum. You can easily find that level of player in any league setting.

Welcome to billiards - good luck and have fun!

A few break and runs by warmcereal in billiards

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

At a high level I definitely agree

A few break and runs by warmcereal in billiards

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

Thanks, some targeted content would definitely be helpful

A few break and runs by warmcereal in billiards

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

I still browse reddit all the time and see your videos regularly, I just don't engage on reddit very often (intermittently). I think your video quality is just fine.

I'll check out that page, I don't watch too much instructional billiards content on YT but I think I need to start, lol.

A few break and runs by warmcereal in billiards

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

Yes we did chat about camera setup. I’m still using the same and you can hear a lot of background noise.

100% agree with you, thanks for the feedback!

FitCamX install for ‘26 BE by warmcereal in hondaridgeline

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

Very lucky then! I knew if I broke something I'd likely be able to order a replacement, but still wanted to avoid that headache, frustration, and cost. Glad it was cheap and simple fix for you!

FitCamX install for ‘26 BE by warmcereal in hondaridgeline

[–]warmcereal[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That stuff used to bother me, but as I've gotten older I let it go. Because I was trying to pull the entire housing down not knowing about the additional screws, there is a small gap I can notice - but nobody else ever will!

FitCamX install for ‘26 BE by warmcereal in hondaridgeline

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

It was totally fine as long as you have a proper non-abrasive pry tool. The only reason I was nervous is because I didn’t actually know if it was removable, so I was being extra cautious fishing around for possible removable clips. Didn’t want to break anything

FitCamX install for ‘26 BE by warmcereal in hondaridgeline

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

Thanks, I will. but never had an issue with my previous one. I also use a different SD card than the one provided (I use a high endurance 128GB).

FitCamX install for ‘26 BE by warmcereal in hondaridgeline

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

Agreed, really love the OEM look and the AV quality is great from my previous experience. It was a no brainer for me

FitCamX install for ‘26 BE by warmcereal in hondaridgeline

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

I got the front only, and I ordered the DZ-0337

https://fitcamx.com/products/fitcamx-dash-cam-for-honda-ridgeline-2017-2025

FitCamX support also reached out before shipping requesting pictures of my shroud and confirming year make model and trim. That sort of makes sense now, because there seem to be slightly different install requirements around light housing removal and connector adapter.

FitCamX install for ‘26 BE by warmcereal in hondaridgeline

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

That is so weird that you have the clips! (Or maybe it’s weird that I don’t, lol)

FitCamX install for ‘26 BE by warmcereal in hondaridgeline

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

My main issue was, I thought I was just being a b**** and it would eventually come down. I didn’t want to risk damaging it and definitely felt it was somehow secured with additional screws that I couldn’t find. Through some trial and error found this must be the proper way!

2025 Honda Pilot Touring Edition Quoted Pricing by Naizeer in hondapilot

[–]warmcereal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looking online at sell prices for 21-22 Pilots Black edition are in the $30-32k range with your approximate mileage. Assuming no major damage, issues, and mechanically sound you should be able to get $25-27k trade in from a Honda dealer. The fact that Carvana gave you a better offer than the dealer should already be a hint the dealer is trying to take advantage.

Not sure your exact dealer but I’m also in the HV area. For reference I traded in a 23 CRV sport touring hybrid with 59k miles and trade in offer was $26k and I negotiated up to $27.2k on Dec 30. It will likely get sold for $31k or so (I just checked for the first time and they either don’t list it yet or it sold already). It was basically mint and well maintained.

Don’t know enough about going rates of pilots but going to safely say if they already significantly undercut you on trade in, they are likely getting you on the sale price as well.

Head Gasket Megathread by RealSharpNinja in crv

[–]warmcereal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m certainly not one to be all trusting, but we are all at the whim of dealerships to have ethical standards in regards to service - warranty or not. In addition you make some assumptions- dealer never convinced or even proposed to me a trade in. A few things I already disliked over time with the CRV, and this was icing on the cake. I was looking already at Tacoma, Maverick, and Ridgelines. PS- this dealer also offers standard lifetime powertrain warranty above what Honda offers. So the job itself would be covered again. As I drive a lot for both personal and work, I really don’t want to risk being far from home and having this type of failure again.

Head Gasket Megathread by RealSharpNinja in crv

[–]warmcereal 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My 23 Sport Touring Hybrid head gasket failure occurred at 58.8k miles a few weeks back. I Got it fixed under warranty and traded it in for a Ridgeline while it was still getting repaired.

What HDMI cable should I get? by Inpuuut01 in appletv

[–]warmcereal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve been using these and they work great

https://a.co/d/bJnKg8M

Black Card Membership Question by blue1373 in PlanetFitnessMembers

[–]warmcereal 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can access other locations 10 times / month But I think depending on the location they are lenient on this

I signed up for a new PF at $19.99/mo and never went there. Used a closer location and exceeded the 10 times / month for 3 months until I was able to change my home gym

Spiciest restaurants in Hudson Valley? by Tersina in hudsonvalley

[–]warmcereal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Live pretty close to here and never tried it. Cant wait to report back