Recent content by Kobayashi

  1. Kobayashi

    What vehicle do you drive?

    I don't disagree, it's overcomplicating what should be a simple function and making it worse all for a gimmick. Even worse is that there were already simple, mechanical solutions on the market if you really needed the drag or NVH improvements that flush handles provided. At the same time, the...
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    What vehicle do you drive?

    Don't get me wrong, these motorized recessed door handles are completely retarded, but this looks like improper operation. Nowhere in Mercedes' official documentation does it say to swipe. It says to tap the center if they don't retract automatically. Of course you've got dickheads like this...
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    On becoming an electrician

    Cat 3 or 4 gear like the first part of the video would be extremely absurd for 208, it would be really difficult to get that much available energy at that voltage. I think you're right. That looks like a SACE Emax breaker, which is 600V class and >1000A. I suspect that's arc resistant...
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    2026-2027 NFL Season - The Vikings Are Looking For Their Sam Darnold

    I mean, you can't possibly let a team swoop in and scoop up Max Brosmer or Jack Strand off waivers....
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    2026-2027 NFL Season - The Vikings Are Looking For Their Sam Darnold

    Watson, Jimmy G, and Tannehill would like a word...
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    The Fast Food Thread

    Maybe that quality push hasn't made it to my local franchise. I've been twice in the last month out of convenience and both Whoppers I had were as mediocre as ever. The first time I had some Jalepeno Whopper thing - don't bother. Second time I had a traditional Whopper - same as it ever was. The...
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    2026-2027 NFL Season - The Vikings Are Looking For Their Sam Darnold

    How do we know he wasn't just trying to help Tri-state Tori buy an Xbox?
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    Funny, Strange, Random Pics

    Pffft I'm not even that old and I didn't start with PS/2. AT keyboard and RS232 mice were more my era. I'm sure some geezer on here can easily top that.
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    Smartphones

    I've got to say, thank you @Kharzette . I was strongly considering getting a Pine Phone due to all the privacy features - being able to air gap all the radios and sensors is huge. This honestly sounds like an absolutely miserable experience. I hope at some point they can produce something ready...
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    Anyone work in engineering? How’s it going?

    Not sure if it's still the case, but oilfield services companies (Schlumberger, Halliburton, Baker Hughes, etc) were always looking for new engineers they could burn out back when I graduated. No experience required. The job interview was literally just sleep depriving a large group of people...
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    Anyone work in engineering? How’s it going?

    Should be a great time to get into engineering, there is an incredible amount of change happening. Unfortunately, too many asshole bean counters are rising to the top again. They see engineering as a cost and a commodity, not a skilled occupation that generates value. My company (automotive)...
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    2025-2026 NFL Season Thread - God hates the Chargers

    Daniels recently got pissy and told LSU they could no longer use his name/image/likeness because they let a recruit use his number (5).
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    Funny, Strange, Random Pics

    Fixed.
  14. Kobayashi

    What vehicle do you drive?

    I love Facebook Marketplace “It's been in a little fender bender... " Pictures show front bumper caved in to the radiator. “Interior is super clean" Seats are covered in stains, carpets match the color of the dirt the car had been sitting in. Whoops, my thumb is in this photo. Oh...