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Comment on Can we talk about used cars, and the near future of the car market in the US? in ~transport
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Comment on Can we talk about used cars, and the near future of the car market in the US? in ~transport
SamusAu Link ParentYup I'm all Makita tools at home and my impact was closer to $400. Wish I had seen that one earlier! Rockauto have a few control arms for their 06 RSX that have the upper bushing, but no ball...Yup I'm all Makita tools at home and my impact was closer to $400. Wish I had seen that one earlier!
Rockauto have a few control arms for their 06 RSX that have the upper bushing, but no ball joint, so you are still stuck needing a press. Just an idea either way.
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Comment on Can we talk about used cars, and the near future of the car market in the US? in ~transport
SamusAu Link ParentYou can sometimes get control arms (and similar parts) with new bushing already pressed in for not much extra money, which takes care of the worst part of that job. Ive done my 04 crv with these...You can sometimes get control arms (and similar parts) with new bushing already pressed in for not much extra money, which takes care of the worst part of that job. Ive done my 04 crv with these and had no issues.
For the impact, if you don't already have other tools / batteries the Hercules 20v impact from Hobo Freight is more then enough for those of us on the shade tree end of the scale, and will go on sale for cheaper then list fairly often.
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Comment on Google may be close to launching YouTube Premium Lite in ~tech
SamusAu Link ParentThis has been my position for a while as well. YouTube is scummy, but I acknowledge things cost money. $5 a month for me, or $10 if I can attach it to my family plan and I might just bite....This has been my position for a while as well. YouTube is scummy, but I acknowledge things cost money. $5 a month for me, or $10 if I can attach it to my family plan and I might just bite.
Somewhat related, google get you billing system unified. It's a joke how many separate charges I see a month.
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Comment on What is your strangely specific phobia? in ~talk
SamusAu LinkSwimming next to large ships - think oil tanker size. Small boats no issue. Even in video games if I need to swim up to a ship I'll get goose bumps. In real life if I was lost at sea and some huge...Swimming next to large ships - think oil tanker size. Small boats no issue. Even in video games if I need to swim up to a ship I'll get goose bumps. In real life if I was lost at sea and some huge tanker found me - I think I'd just choose death.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech
SamusAu Link ParentIts a condition of employment for these people I swear to God.More generally, it boggles my mind how eager people (especially executives) are to do things without any understanding of what they're doing.
Its a condition of employment for these people I swear to God.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech
SamusAu (edited )LinkWell, I mainly have condolences. Our senior staff get some random hair up there arse once or twice a year about tech jargon that they think will change the world, and I'm typically the person that...Well, I mainly have condolences. Our senior staff get some random hair up there arse once or twice a year about tech jargon that they think will change the world, and I'm typically the person that bursts their bubble. So I get it, this is a shitty spot to be in.
But I've gotta ask, what is your actual job at this place? I'm an IT director and at first glance the warning sirens are going berserk in my brain. Considering their initial request (as you worded it) I don't think anything you can realistically deliver will hit the mark, especially not at version 1. Not to say it can't be done, but this sure sounds like it seriously exceeds what can be cobbled together without a more formal plan and budget. I'd say you need a small scale demo or proof of concept, then hit them with the reality that this shit does cost money, and if you really want this level of business intelligence you need to be willing to invest the man hours and dollars into it. There is no free lunch.
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Comment on Steam Replay 2024: Discussion topic in ~games
SamusAu LinkStardew Valley, Satisfactory & Red dead 2 are my top 3, and I want to say last year it was Stardew Valley, Factorio & Red dead 2. SDV the wife and I play religiously and 1.6 was just amazing, as...Stardew Valley, Satisfactory & Red dead 2 are my top 3, and I want to say last year it was Stardew Valley, Factorio & Red dead 2. SDV the wife and I play religiously and 1.6 was just amazing, as was playing the game again not modded to hell and back again. Probably my favorite game of all time, as an adult with limited time and too much stress its just such a calm experience (I say that as if I don't play to min/max the shit out of things, but still...). Satisfactory scratched the logic puzzle itch, a bit of a pain to build in but awesome none the less. RDR2 I finished last year, a masterpiece of a game for sure, but I was playing it an old arse PC with a 1070 - After getting a big upgrade Ive been playing back though with everything at ultra. Holy hell what a great looking game.
Also of note, the Steam median for games play is only 4?! I had 28 this year and felt like I didn't play that many new or different games.
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Comment on Car maintenance/replacement advice in ~transport
SamusAu LinkHow much oil is it burning though in a week / month? With your normal drive can you get by checking / topping off when you get gas, or is it burning it quick enough to need more every other day? I...How much oil is it burning though in a week / month? With your normal drive can you get by checking / topping off when you get gas, or is it burning it quick enough to need more every other day? I have a 2004 CRV that burns about 3/4s of a quart a month under normal driving. For that little I just keep a case of cheap, crappy synthetic oil in the car and top it off the 1st of every month. Been doing that for about 3 years without issue. If you are just looking to limp the car along for a year or so spending a hundred or two on oil might not be the worst idea.
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Comment on What irrational video game requirements do you have? in ~games
SamusAu LinkGames with a forced stealth section when the rest of the game doesn't support or allow stealth at all. I don't mind a forced stealth section when the game at least allows you to play stealth...Games with a forced stealth section when the rest of the game doesn't support or allow stealth at all. I don't mind a forced stealth section when the game at least allows you to play stealth outside of that - Ghost Recon wildlands, Metro Exodus - games where you can legit play stealthy or can run and gun just fine. But when you are forced to play against the games mechanics to be stealthy drives me insane. The stealth level in the first Hotline Miami game is a great (or terrible) example. That is a game that was built around fast, efficient and brutal combat. But for 1 level lets just throw all that in the trash and make you basically guess your way though the level where none of your tools or skills from the rest of the game apply. And then after it, never use anything you might have gleaned from that section ever again.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~society
SamusAu LinkIn this (ridiculous) scenario of America being beaten down enough to lose control of itself to China, there is no way China are left in any better state. No one is going to win ww3. Maybe someone...In this (ridiculous) scenario of America being beaten down enough to lose control of itself to China, there is no way China are left in any better state. No one is going to win ww3. Maybe someone loses less, but there is no winning that fight.
Also, the jump from 'attack on carrier group' to 'America is under the thumb' is cosmic to say the least.
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Comment on What's on your Christmas lists, dads of Tildes? in ~life.men
SamusAu Link ParentI was in that same boat until I accidentally shorted a car battery to ground via my wedding ring. That was close enough that now I have a silicone one I wear while working on things.I was in that same boat until I accidentally shorted a car battery to ground via my wedding ring. That was close enough that now I have a silicone one I wear while working on things.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~talk
SamusAu LinkI'd try to find the PR or marketing company that represents said famous person and get in contact with them. I have to deal with celebrities somewhat frequently and that's usually where the...I'd try to find the PR or marketing company that represents said famous person and get in contact with them. I have to deal with celebrities somewhat frequently and that's usually where the conversation starts.
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Comment on T20 bits and screws, what am I doing wrong? in ~life.home_improvement
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Comment on Is there any book that you keep trying but can not get through? in ~books
SamusAu Link ParentI want to love the Silmarillion, but reading it feels like English homework.I want to love the Silmarillion, but reading it feels like English homework.
Keep it. Regardless of the financial piece, or the fact it's a cool car, that story alone makes it priceless in my mind. The work you mentioned isn't near as bad as you think, doubly so when you aren't daily driving the car and don't need it up and running by Monday morning. Also, having a working 2nd car can take the stress off when your main car has issues.