Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[cjd]

Originally Posted by Cole

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Not familiar at all with the Amazon ecosystem, so that is something I need to look into before buying from them. I didn't realize that it's "limited". How bad is it? Am I able to root the tablet and sideload the play store, or at least allow the tablet to install APKs I've downloaded?

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Hmm, I find their tablets to be superior to anything on the Android side the hardware and software just mesh so nicely, and that's something that Android just doesn't seem to be able to do, unless it's specced to like 3x what a comparable iDevice is. I've had an iPad mini first gen (girlfriend is using it now), and I can compare it to the second gen Nexus 7 and Samsung something or other (fuck you Knox).

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The majority of time spent would be reading and browsing. I have a ton of digital books. Plus, I don't always wear glasses when watching TV, so the extra screen real estate would be appreciated versus my phone.

Nothing I can't do on a tablet that my phone doesn't already do!

You can get Google's store or otherwise sideload APK's on the Fire tablets, according to the results of a quick search... YMMV. I'd do a bit of reading if you're thinking of doing this. It's more work than I want to bother with any more.

Reading and apps on an iPad mini are fine. Video too. And there's no question their UI is smooth as heck - they optimize for that, and it shows. I've also had to work around bugs because of how they do this. Websites on the mini are where you may have trouble, because they think it's the same size screen as a full size iPad.

My disagreements with Apple are in their invalid assumptions about how it is best to do things... and they don't let me fix it. So I find myself fighting their design decisions. Like that iPad mini screen decision; as a web developer, it's incredibly frustrating. Also, the sly little things they do to force you deeper into their ecosystem.

At any rate, my recommendation would be any 7-8" tablet, and that could include the iPad mini. It's a nicer size than the phone by far for reading. Newer Android is definitely better in the smooth performance department, but it's still not quite to the level Apple has managed.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

So... this yr, I’ve finally decided that, I need to replace my front bumper (cuz it’s pretty messed up). Now, I’ve found one that I kinda like. Biggest debate atm is should I buy one that’s already painted ($1,200 +shipping) or should I buy one that’s unpainted ($700 +shipping) & painted locally here to match current car color. I’m lil bit concern that if I buy pre-painted one, paint won’t match due to the age of the car... at the same time, if it’s only 1~3 shades difference, I’m not gonna worry too much (I think)

What you guys think? If I can shave money here & there it’s nice... but key important part for me is don’t wanna spent extra money than as is.

Leave it in primer. Better yet, get a hood, fenders, and trunk lid to match.

What's messed up with your bumper?

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Spuds

Leave it in primer. Better yet, get a hood, fenders, and trunk lid to match.



What's messed up with your bumper?

Haha I’ll be honest, I was looking into replacing front fenders, cuz one side have small dent (I hit w jack-stand)... so if I gonna take off the bumper mins as well upgrade the fenders, but I gave up on that idea. I couldn’t really find clean simple fender that give extra 5mm~7mm. Closest one I found was Seibon one



BUT I don’t like Seibon. I was looking at ing+ fenders, which they’re race approved and a lot of shop uses them in Taikyu racing in Japan.


They’re functional and all... but I don’t need it THAT aggressive. So in the end, I gave up and just replacing the front bumper.

Why do I need to replace the front bumper? Due to my wife’s parent’s Driveway sucks and broke the corner tap sever dozen time that it’s currently hold by zip tie lol also first season I was autox’ing I’ve rammed big ass cone and made a spider web paint cracks on it. Oh crazy cat ran a crossed hit my bumper cracked few center grill line thingy (that crazy cat didn’t die) It’s to the point that it bugs me to look at and almost impossible to photoshop, so it’s time for new bumper.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

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Why do I need to replace the front bumper? Due to my wife’s parent’s Driveway sucks and broke the corner tap sever dozen time that it’s currently hold by zip tie lol also first season I was autox’ing I’ve rammed big ass cone and made a spider web paint cracks on it. Oh crazy cat ran a crossed hit my bumper cracked few center grill line thingy (that crazy cat didn’t die) It’s to the point that it bugs me to look at and almost impossible to photoshop, so it’s time for new bumper.

Lol couldn't tell what was wrong from the May pictures in your build thread. Looked fine to me.

Please say you took the crazy cat in and it now lives with you.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Spuds

Lol couldn't tell what was wrong from the May pictures in your build thread. Looked fine to me.

Please say you took the crazy cat in and it now lives with you.

Yeah cuz I did shit ton of photo editing in PS... lol

Nope, that crazy cat was stuck in the grill for a bit, but when I pull it out cat ran away.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Yeah cuz I did shit ton of photo editing in PS... lol

Nope, that crazy cat was stuck in the grill for a bit, but when I pull it out cat ran away.

Why are your tires shiny? Rubber isn't supposed to be shiny.

[finch1750]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Why are your tires shiny? Rubber isn't supposed to be shiny.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Why are your tires shiny? Rubber isn't supposed to be shiny.

Shiny? Oh are you talking bout photo I posted w Seibon fenders? It’s not mine. I just found it here as a reference.

Also you can make rubber shiny by putting shine tire spray. JUST in case if you didn’t know lmao

On the side note, tonight while waiting for my game, kid behind me kick me twice (he’s laying down position). Second time, I turned around and told sit. Kid said it was an accident & appolized, so I let go... but their family b!tch at me saying he’s only a “kid” & I should move. What kind of world are we live in? I’m the one got kicked in the head for sitting properly & I was there way before them, but cuz he’s a “kid” it’s okay to kick ppl around in their head. Idk bout you guys, but when I was a “kid” my mom taught me thing call a “manner” to not kick ppl’s head... specially ppl I don’t know or in the public.

/rank

Good news is I made 4 goals... but sadly still lost the game (9-7)

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Why are your tires shiny? Rubber isn't supposed to be shiny.

Are you saying that you never mixed lamp black with coal oil , back in the day and painted it on tires .... ??

Oh, maybe you were one of those rich kids that had whitewalls ......





humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Shiny? Oh are you talking bout photo I posted w Seibon fenders? It’s not mine. I just found it here as a reference.

Also you can make rubber shiny by putting shine tire spray. JUST in case if you didn’t know lmao

On the side note, tonight while waiting for my game, kid behind me kick me twice (he’s laying down position). Second time, I turned around and told sit. Kid said it was an accident & appolized, so I let go... but their family b!tch at me saying he’s only a “kid” & I should move. What kind of world are we live in? I’m the one got kicked in the head for sitting properly & I was there way before them, but cuz he’s a “kid” it’s okay to kick ppl around in their head. Idk bout you guys, but when I was a “kid” my mom taught me thing call a “manner” to not kick ppl’s head... specially ppl I don’t know or in the public.

/rank

Good news is I made 4 goals... but sadly still lost the game (9-7)

Yep, some kids can be little brats (and some parents - bigger brats .....).

When somebodies kid is bugging you, I suggest you NOT talk to the kid directly, but bring up the issue to the adult that is with the kid. That way, you have less of a chance to get mama or papa bear to over react in a overly protective way.

Congrats on your goals ........


humfrz

[echo419]

so the GF has a HEPA filter in the room that she likes to turn on at night. it just so happened that I got my semi-annual sinus infection a few days ago. so I asked her, "when was the last time you changed the filter on this thing?". her response, "IDK, when I bought it.". "And when was that?" I asked. "Oh about 3 years ago".......


so long story short and I needed to change the air filters for the AC/Heating units as well. guys you should have seen this HEPA filter. there was a gray dust around the unit where it was just dumping the settled dust every time she turned it on. then inside the filter it looked like an oil filter on a car that had spun several bearings minus the fluid of course.

My one bad allergy is to dust mites. srsly when I got tested the Dr was like, "damn that's a bad reaction. you should try and stay away from dust.". needless to say I'm breathing better today. I've also got to ask the cleaning lady why she's not vacuuming the bedroom when she should be.

#TheStruggleIsReal.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by echo419

so the GF has a HEPA filter in the room that she likes to turn on at night. it just so happened that I got my semi-annual sinus infection a few days ago. so I asked her, "when was the last time you changed the filter on this thing?". her response, "IDK, when I bought it.". "And when was that?" I asked. "Oh about 3 years ago".......

so long story short and I needed to change the air filters for the AC/Heating units as well. guys you should have seen this HEPA filter. there was a gray dust around the unit where it was just dumping the settled dust every time she turned it on. then inside the filter it looked like an oil filter on a car that had spun several bearings minus the fluid of course.

My one bad allergy is to dust mites. srsly when I got tested the Dr was like, "damn that's a bad reaction. you should try and stay away from dust.". needless to say I'm breathing better today. I've also got to ask the cleaning lady why she's not vacuuming the bedroom when she should be.

#TheStruggleIsReal.

[Cole]

I wish we could get E85 in Canada... Maybe I'll try it out on my drive to Nashville.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Cole

I wish we could get E85 in Canada... Maybe I'll try it out on my drive to Nashville.

You are going to install a flex fuel kit to try it out on a week trip?