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Old 04-20-16, 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Nagrom_
Eyesight is Subarus pre-collision system. Can brake the car for you before you fall asleep and plow into something.

Youre probably talking cruise control, which I dislike too. Having my foot hover over the brake is a lot more uncomfortable than having my foot on the gas.
Yeah I'm talking about EyeSight, it's just hard to give control over to the machines
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Old 04-20-16, 07:34 PM
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Didn't we learn anything from skynet?!?!
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Old 04-20-16, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by johnnytheboy
Didn't we learn anything from skynet?!?!
This made me laugh.
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Old 04-21-16, 07:31 AM
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Last Night I...purchased a lightly used Fizik Arione saddle...
This morning I...ordered Cinelli VAI drop bars, a Cinelli ANT stem and a set of chain tensioners...

Now impatiently waiting for stuffs to ship!
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Old 04-21-16, 09:01 AM
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today i, for no particular reason, have decided that a Ti Honzo SS is in my future.
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Old 04-21-16, 11:36 AM
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Hmm.. Well, Prince is dead. Bummer
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Old 04-21-16, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Unkle Rico
Hmm.. Well, Prince is dead. Bummer
Darn. Suppose I better put on some of his music. nah
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Old 04-21-16, 12:07 PM
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chyna is dead too apparently.

whos gonna be the third?
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Old 04-21-16, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Mumonkan
chyna is dead too apparently.

whos gonna be the third?
I had never heard of her so I just looked her up. Only 45. Man that's way too young.
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Old 04-21-16, 12:41 PM
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i liked teh wrastlin when i was a yout.

what a fool i was.
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Old 04-21-16, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by websterrr
Yeah I'm talking about EyeSight, it's just hard to give control over to the machines
Throttle modulation and emergency braking is as much about control as are anti-lock brakes. This goes for any brand.

I have been trying to get throttle modulation and auto-braking to kick in and have been unable to do so, or unwilling to drive in a way that will activate it. After only a couple of days I'm convinced that it will activate only in situations where without it you are probably going to hit something - the "Oh ****!" moment.

Again, using anti-lock brakes as an example, how often do normal drivers feel anti-lock brakes "control" the brake pedal? You are probably in a panic situation already by the time anti-lock activates. Same deal here. 99.999% of the time its just a beep letting you know that you are getting too close.
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Old 04-21-16, 01:35 PM
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tell you what scares the **** out of me:

cars that steer by wire

**** that!
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Old 04-21-16, 02:48 PM
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You gotta embrace the future man.

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Old 04-21-16, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Mumonkan
tell you what scares the **** out of me:

cars that steer by wire

**** that!
I'd rather that than nothing. A bunch of new cars, hybrids in particular, have no mechanical connection from the steering wheel to the actual wheels.

F******ck that!
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Old 04-21-16, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Nagrom_
I'd rather that than nothing. A bunch of new cars, hybrids in particular, have no mechanical connection from the steering wheel to the actual wheels.

F******ck that!
That's exactly what he means, "by wire" == "electronic only, not mechanical".
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Old 04-21-16, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Nagrom_
I'd rather that than nothing. A bunch of new cars, hybrids in particular, have no mechanical connection from the steering wheel to the actual wheels.

F******ck that!
this is actually what i meant, steer by wire is a different thing?
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Old 04-21-16, 04:37 PM
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Bikes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 04-21-16, 04:40 PM
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Bikes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I rode my bike today and it was fun.
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Old 04-22-16, 09:23 AM
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Bikes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Originally Posted by seau grateau
I rode my bike today and it was fun.
I rode my bike last night and will probably ride again tonight and tomorrow sometime was well. Hooray Bikes!!!!
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Old 04-22-16, 11:40 AM
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Today I trusted the sky instead of the weather report, and got drenched on my commute. I'm sorry weather report, I should have trusted you.
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Old 04-22-16, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by cali_axela
Today I trusted the sky instead of the weather report, and got drenched on my commute. I'm sorry weather report, I should have trusted you.
Wrong on both. Breasts give a more accurate reading
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Old 04-22-16, 01:29 PM
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Rode down to the bank to cash a check, bought lunch, and bought stuff at my favorite LBS. No work, riding, and no rain. That makes for a good day.
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Old 04-22-16, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by cali_axela
Today I trusted the sky instead of the weather report, and got drenched on my commute. I'm sorry weather report, I should have trusted you.
I said "bullllll****" when I saw the rain on the forecast.

We was wrong.
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Old 04-22-16, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Nagrom_
I said "bullllll****" when I saw the rain on the forecast.

We was wrong.
Quien es/son "we"?
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Old 04-22-16, 05:39 PM
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Local Chinese place is pretty decent. Like their chicken lo mein, but not the sauce as it is really bland. Like their Szechuan chicken sauce but not the way they make it and what they put in it. Ordered chicken lo mein with the Szechuan sauce. Lady asked me if I am sure. Currently wolfing this down. Delicious!!!!
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