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humfrz · 08-05-2021, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Unfortunately, it's the way of the future because, while completely unnecessary, it has become one of the must-haves for manufacturers to keep up with each other. I truly hope that my FRS is the last car I ever own. We'll see. Need to stock up on spare parts as much as possible.

Yep, start buttons have been around on cars since the 1940's (at least).

Why do some people think they are soooo special -

Yoshoobaroo · 08-05-2021, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by humfrz

Why do some people think they are soooo special -

I blame the S2000

x808drifter · 08-05-2021, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Yoshoobaroo

I blame the S2000

"You can have your vent!"

FR-S2GT86 · 08-05-2021, 01:06 PM

I put MODERN start buttons in the same trash bin as electronic emergency brakes or stereos with no knobs.

Ultramaroon · 08-05-2021, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by humfrz

Yep, start buttons have been around on cars since the 1940's (at least).

Why do some people think they are soooo special -

Those are different. Even they were momentary contact. You had to hold them in to keep the starter cranking. Modern pushbutton start initiates a sequence that either cannot, or must be actively aborted with a second action, whatever that may be.

humfrz · 08-05-2021, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Those are different. Even they were momentary contact. You had to hold them in to keep the starter cranking. Modern pushbutton start initiates a sequence that either cannot, or must be actively aborted with a second action, whatever that may be.

Oh, no wonder I had such a hard time starting old Fords -

Dadhawk · 08-05-2021, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by humfrz

Oh, no wonder I had such a hard time starting old Fords -

Wait, you could actually start an old Ford! Totally impressed.

x808drifter · 08-06-2021, 07:22 AM

ESPN8 The Ocho is back: How to watch the 2021 schedule of weird sports, from mullets to Minecraft

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/athl...o1ad24rjg0sg1t

Dadhawk · 08-06-2021, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by x808drifter

ESPN8 The Ocho is back: How to watch the 2021 schedule of weird sports, from mullets to Minecraft

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/athl...o1ad24rjg0sg1t

Oh man, can't believe I missed the Golden Tee and the Putt-Putt Championships. Got to set my DVR to catch the rest of the day...

bcj · 08-06-2021, 12:26 PM

Watched _The Foosballers_ last night from the ocho.

Blast from the past.

x808drifter · 08-06-2021, 01:31 PM

I'm just waiting for the Corgi races

bcj · 08-08-2021, 02:38 PM

Dadhawk · 08-08-2021, 03:52 PM

So, I ended up watching some of the Ocho (recorded for faster review).

The Mullet Competition. Brought back hair nightmares from my past. The old guy with the pure mullet that ran almost down to his waist (and he had been rocking it for 20 years) was totally ripped off.

Pinball Competition. Moderately interesting, because I did some pinball contests in my Youth, although we never competed on specific tasks, just final score, or length of time played. I was a local legend in my college student union because I once played 8 hours on one quarter and left 99 games on the machine (it wouldn't go past 99 free games). The Avengers machine looks interesting.

Rock skipping. Given I can only do about 10 at most folks doing upwards of 50 skips or more a throw was interesting, once.

Air Hockey. Basically a bunch of guys playing air hockey in the back of a bar. I watched about 15 seconds.

Pogopolooza. Extreme pogo sticks. They all did basically the same tricks, but I couldn't do them. Some epic wipeouts from pretty high up though.

Minecraft. It was really just a kid's competition at school, and was probably more interesting to do than to watch. I made it under 1 minute.

Air Guitar World Championship. So bad I couldn't look away.

The best part of all of them are the announcers trying to make it sound like a serious sport, but dead panning such classics as (at the rock skipping) "You know who would make a good judge for this? The fish. They have the best view and get right in there. I guess they would be hard to train though."

If ESPN did this fulltime, with good comedic announcers, I'd be in. Heck I'd even audition for either the play-by-play or the color job. It's not like you need to know the sport.

Captain Snooze · 08-10-2021, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by JD001

Yes, I have KW V3's installed, currently running KW factory settings. First impressions very good, smooth transitions into and out of bumps etc..

Do you have anything to add? Have you played around with damper settings?

08-08-2021, 03:52 PM	#1049
Dadhawk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: '13 FR-S (#3 of 1st 86) Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 20,119 Thanks: 39,700 Thanked 25,478 Times in 11,613 Posts Mentioned: 187 Post(s)	So, I ended up watching some of the Ocho (recorded for faster review). The Mullet Competition. Brought back hair nightmares from my past. The old guy with the pure mullet that ran almost down to his waist (and he had been rocking it for 20 years) was totally ripped off. Pinball Competition. Moderately interesting, because I did some pinball contests in my Youth, although we never competed on specific tasks, just final score, or length of time played. I was a local legend in my college student union because I once played 8 hours on one quarter and left 99 games on the machine (it wouldn't go past 99 free games). The Avengers machine looks interesting. Rock skipping. Given I can only do about 10 at most folks doing upwards of 50 skips or more a throw was interesting, once. Air Hockey. Basically a bunch of guys playing air hockey in the back of a bar. I watched about 15 seconds. Pogopolooza. Extreme pogo sticks. They all did basically the same tricks, but I couldn't do them. Some epic wipeouts from pretty high up though. Minecraft. It was really just a kid's competition at school, and was probably more interesting to do than to watch. I made it under 1 minute. Air Guitar World Championship. So bad I couldn't look away. The best part of all of them are the announcers trying to make it sound like a serious sport, but dead panning such classics as (at the rock skipping) "You know who would make a good judge for this? The fish. They have the best view and get right in there. I guess they would be hard to train though." If ESPN did this fulltime, with good comedic announcers, I'd be in. Heck I'd even audition for either the play-by-play or the color job. It's not like you need to know the sport. __________________ Olivia 05/03/2012 - 01/06/2024. 231,146 glorious miles. Visit my Owner's Journal where I wax philosophic on all things FR-S Post your 86 or see others in front of a(n) (in)famous landmark. What fits in your 86? Show us the "Junk In Your Trunk". Last edited by Dadhawk; 08-08-2021 at 08:19 PM.

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x808drifter LMGTFY Join Date: Mar 2016 Drives: 13 FRS, 91 Miata Location: Lava Town, HI Posts: 2,776 Thanks: 5,561 Thanked 3,650 Times in 1,625 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s)	ESPN8 The Ocho is back: How to watch the 2021 schedule of weird sports, from mullets to Minecraft https://www.sportingnews.com/us/athl...o1ad24rjg0sg1t

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x808drifter LMGTFY Join Date: Mar 2016 Drives: 13 FRS, 91 Miata Location: Lava Town, HI Posts: 2,776 Thanks: 5,561 Thanked 3,650 Times in 1,625 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s)	I'm just waiting for the Corgi races

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