Recent content by LurchFrinky

While historically true, I don't think the Republican party has had any good ideas for about a decade now. I have seen them pass tax cuts for the wealthy, and I have seen them slow or stop any ideas from the opposition. They have no ideas on immigration other than rounding up and shipping off...

I personally think phenomenal is a little too strong. I can agree with revolutionary or cutting edge though. And I think "unappealing to the masses" is just completely missing the depth of the quality and design failings. I will start by saying "the devil is in the details," because other cars...

I have a Q5 and my wife drives an A3. We are both really happy with the our cars and the brand in general. My Q5 is a 2017 MY, so the infotainment screen is quite small, but I actually prefer it that way. I don't keep up constantly, but I know the system in 2018 looked hideous, and some of their...

If you equate the market with the economy, then I guess the answer to the poll was 1 month and 1 day. So less than 3 months, but not within month

It depends on what you mean by "economy." If you're talking about GDP, I would say between 3 and 6 months. For the stock market, less than 3 months. Some personal and local economies are likely being affected right now.

I prefer the 'openness' of 5 spoke designs, generally speaking. But I also hate chrome (or polished aluminum). Have you considered having your rims painted?

Yes to both. And feminine hygiene products should be tax-free to the general public.

I'm sorry, but your sig quote bugs me. "Life is pain, hIghness. Anyone who tells you differently is selling something." --Dread Pirate Roberts

Not gonna watch, but I might keep tabs via whatever thread pops up on these forums. I mean, this isn't going to change my opinions on the candidates, but I get the highlights and gaffes distilled for my entertainment. Who can forget the Pence fly!

As others have hinted, I think the middle option is just bad. Either commit to repairing your current system as long as reasonably possible, or replace everything in one go so everything has the same age and warranty. There are many little details that can sway your decision one way or another...

To be honest, I haven't watched the video and maybe this is discussed... But where does the compression (needed for combustion) come from if there is nothing mechanical designating the piston's position? And a related thought, how do you start it?

Short answer - the thermostats only control the units they are physically connected to, so there is no way for a new Ecobee in one location to control a Honywell in another location. That being said, I think Ecobee thermostats are awesome. I think you would get more utility out of replacing the...

I think the general consensus is to get a water softener. But I just wanted to point out that filters are incapable of removing anything that is dissolved, which includes what is generally accepted as "hardness." They are excellent at improving overall water quality, though. The only things that...

Fun fact - new concrete does not bond to cured concrete. It is not a simple matter of surface preparation, just do not use regular concrete for such a patch. There are concrete patching mixes with added polymers that can be used and Quickrete does make such a product.

We had a new gas cooktop in our last house and we liked it. Our new house has an induction cooktop and we love it! We don't know how much this model cost (Jenn-Air), but it is just a smooth glass surface with touch controls. I don't think it is possible to describe just how much easier to clean...