MethodicalSpark

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[–] MethodicalSpark 5 points 8 months ago (1 children)
[–] MethodicalSpark 10 points 8 months ago

As someone who has had to replace three car windows in six months,… yes! Fuck these lowlifes. They deserve a little of this.

[–] MethodicalSpark 22 points 8 months ago (6 children)

It literally means ArmaLite Rifle after its original designer and manufacturer. At least verify your information prior to claiming it as fact.

[–] MethodicalSpark 7 points 9 months ago

Apparently, the Gateway Computer brand was brought out of retirement a few years ago. They’re rebranded Acer laptops sold exclusively at Walmart. Crazy to see that old logo make a comeback.

https://gatewayusa.com/

[–] MethodicalSpark 7 points 10 months ago

“In fact, just don’t speak to me at all.”

[–] MethodicalSpark 5 points 10 months ago (9 children)

Probably miniaturized versions of CIWS / C-RAM or laser systems.

[–] MethodicalSpark 7 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

I’ve owned a lot of different vehicles over the years.

1998 Ford Taurus, 2002 Ford Mustang, 2012 Honda Civic Coupe, 2016 Honda HRV, 2017 Yamaha FZ-09, 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata, …and finally… 2023 Ford F-150 Tremor

My two favorite vehicles out of that list are the Miata and the F-150. I’ve lived both lives and they’re not comparable.

The Miata was a blast to take out into the country and find a series of twisty corners while banging through gears with the top down. I do miss having the wind in my hair and no particular destination in mind.

The F-150 is great because I’m building a house and need to haul loads of lumber and plywood. It’s also fantastic because I can take it off road and camp in the bed on vacation, getting to places the Miata could never go. It’s also pretty fun to drive with a lot of power.

Admittedly, when you get spirited with the pedal, you can hear the echos and screams of dinosaurs as their remains are incinerated expeditiously by the twin-turbo V6. Not the most environmentally conscious thing I’ve owned, but I disagree that trucks aren’t fun.

[–] MethodicalSpark 3 points 10 months ago

The R2 is to be announced in a week or two. It is supposed to be a more reasonably priced platform.

[–] MethodicalSpark 38 points 11 months ago (4 children)

Figured a picture would be appropriate…

[–] MethodicalSpark 42 points 11 months ago (7 children)

I always loved construction equipment as a kid. I had a full set of die-cast Cat construction machines and would play with them in a sandbox my dad built.

Three months ago I bought a Kubota U27-4 mini-excavator. Needless to say, my inner 8 year old is thrilled.

[–] MethodicalSpark 9 points 11 months ago

Pretty sure your average Super Duty buyer doesn’t care at all if their vehicle is made by a union or not. If anything they’re likely to be anti-union.

[–] MethodicalSpark 2 points 11 months ago

Somehow I knew this would be Crossroads… that’s my city alright.

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