WC 1M Post Challenge - You Ready?!

[N_LaRUE]

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I don't disagree at all that there's more to life than sports. But for so many, it's the only escape from the rat race. I'm not one of those who live and die by the latest scores but for a few hours Saturday night I was totally disconnected from civilization as I watched my beloved 'Canes "Convicts" take the "Catholics" of Notre Dame behind the woodshed. Didn't change my life one iota but it sure felt good.

Didn't the Roman Emperors use sport to 'distract' the plebs?

I totally understand the 'feelings' brought on by sports. I'm not 100% immune to it and I did like sport to some extent when I was younger. I've just become less interested and enthused these days, especially when I think about the money, lack of sports personality (they're so boring these days!) and the other aspects which I find appalling that I can't really get over.

 

[N_LaRUE]

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There is one feature i will miss from windows phone and that is texting from my phone to my PC. Its just so convenient to have my phone charging in the other room and texting from my computer or surface.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.texty.sms&hl=en

 

[N_LaRUE]

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I once drove a semi-automatic. You have a stick just like you're used to, but no clutch. You just release the gas pedal when you want to switch gears. Now that car was a definition of a PITA. Every once in a while I'd the brake thinking it was a clutch, nailing my face to the wheel.

My car is semi-auto in a very real sense. It's got an automatic clutch, which is why I have such good fuel economy but unfortunately the gear changing is horrible and there's a few flat spots at the front end.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

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The struggle is always real...

 

[MSFTisMIA]

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It's been very nondescript using the Mi Note 2 again. That's what I like - it does what I need it to do, and says out of the way. I don't feel like I have to nurse or even be cognisant of the battery as much as the V20.

We'll see if Andy's phone can do the same.

 

[libra89]

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Having network problems on cricket, but I'm glad that I'm not alone there.

 

[worldspy99]

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My car is semi-auto in a very real sense. It's got an automatic clutch, which is why I have such good fuel economy but unfortunately the gear changing is horrible and there's a few flat spots at the front end.

Yup. I find that with my Acura. Not so much with the Toyota though. I suspect that's because there's just way too much horsepower (215 versus 270).

Newer cars now have 8 speed transmissions which address the issue that you mentioned and also get great fuel economy.

 

[worldspy99]

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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.texty.sms&hl=en

Do you use this app?
I occasionally use WhatsApp web.

 

[N_LaRUE]

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Do you use this app?
I occasionally use WhatsApp web.

I was just pasting that for Sahib who wanted PC SMS. There's Whatsapp web and hangouts still as options but he seemed keen on SMS...

There's also Facebook messenger but I believe he's not on Facebook.

 

[N_LaRUE]

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Yup. I find that with my Acura. Not so much with the Toyota though. I suspect that's because there's just way too much horsepower (215 versus 270).

Newer cars now have 8 speed transmissions which address the issue that you mentioned and also get great fuel economy.

Mine is 6 speed. On the whole it's ok it's just sometimes when I put my foot down in first it goes flat and there's no pickup. Not ideal when you want to move quickly.

 

[worldspy99]

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Mine is 6 speed. On the whole it's ok it's just sometimes when I put my foot down in first it goes flat and there's no pickup. Not ideal when you want to move quickly.

Maybe because your car has a turbo charged engine?
But I do agree at least the first year get to is easier with a manual especially for lower horsepower cars.

 

[N_LaRUE]

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Maybe because your car has a turbo charged engine?
But I do agree at least the first year get to is easier with a manual especially for lower horsepower cars.

Yeah it's a turbo diesel. So that's probably it. It doesn't do it all the time though.

 

[N_LaRUE]

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We'll folks, house is officially sold in the UK!

 

[fatclue_98]

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Mine is 6 speed. On the whole it's ok it's just sometimes when I put my foot down in first it goes flat and there's no pickup. Not ideal when you want to move quickly.

It's a little technical to explain but the main reason for all these new multi-speed transmissions comes down to smaller fuel efficient engines. They don't possess the torque to provide the acceleration we're accustomed to due to their peaky torque curves. Larger, more powerful engines have flatter torque curves and remain in peak power bands longer and throughout the power range. Step on the gas at anytime and oomph is there for you. Smaller engines need the hamsters spooled up all the time.

 

[N_LaRUE]

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It's a little technical to explain but the main reason for all these new multi-speed transmissions comes down to smaller fuel efficient engines. They don't possess the torque to provide the acceleration we're accustomed to due to their peaky torque curves. Larger, more powerful engines have flatter torque curves and remain in peak power bands longer and throughout the power range. Step on the gas at anytime and oomph is there for you. Smaller engines need the hamsters spooled up all the time.

Understand. I've driven a few small engine cars with some great pickup. This one isn't one.

I think with my car in particular it's a known issue due to the automatic clutch not engaging quick enough. Though I'm not sure.

My car is a bit different...

 

[libra89]

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We'll folks, house is officially sold in the UK!

Congrats! Fitting that it happens a little before your last days at work.

 

[N_LaRUE]

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Congrats! Fitting that it happens a little before your last days at work.

Thanks!

It's been a long slog for something that should have been straightforward.

 

[libra89]

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Look what came in to work today. Hopefully I can check it out.

On a related note, glad that the network is working again.

 

[Rose640]

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did i have a watch before ? i don't use watches

I had to bring that one up. Though I'm not completely sure if it was a watch youd'd seek for the first .

 

[Rose640]

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i never knew that was a thing. i do know that we have paddle shifters

Yup, it is. I didn't believe it myself either till I actually got a chance to drive one. And it wasn't and older car, it was a Mercedes Vaneo.