Multitool.org Forum
+-

Hello Lurker! Remove this ad and much more by logging in.


Hybrid cars- anyone have one?

Grant Lamontagne · 395 · 41666
« previous next »
Pages: 1 ... 12 13 14   Go Down

us Offline Farmer X

  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • ********
    • Posts: 13,744
  • Master of the unexciting
Re: Hybrid cars- anyone have one?
Reply #390 on: March 26, 2025, 11:53:04 PM
Tiny subnotebook, like a tablet? Tablets aren't my thing. I'll save the why for a more appropriate thread.

Heated seats aren't my thing, either. I worked on a Jeep Grand Cherokee whose driver had the seat heat cranked all the way up. After five seconds of that, I thought my back and ass were going to catch fire. Heat from the cooling system is enough for me.
USN 2000-2006

Culling of the knife and multi herds in progress...

If I pay five figures for something, it better have wings or a foundation!
Merit Badges Participants shall carry and use one Soldier knife, the model of their choosing, for the duration of the 90 days and post a picture each day. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Farmer X SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Delemont SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Must put something in order and provide link to the post. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one black edc item, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days.  Carry tools with single functions only. No multi-tools, no multi-layer Swiss Army Knives, no combo one-piece tools and post a photo for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread or Post in a Challenge Thread and post a photo of a Spartan  for 30 days Start a new thread with photos of at least 6 SAKs of different frame lengths and/or shapes in your collection. Eg 58mm, 74mm, 84mm regular, 84mm slim, 85mm etc Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK-alike, aka multi-layered, knife-based pocket tools for thirty (30) consecutive days. Find him! Participate in a Challenge thread, carry knife/tool with a blade 4" or longer, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one green edc item, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a Victorinox Hiker, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Must start a thread with a photo of at least five (5) of your watches Build your own version of an MRE using off-the-shelf components, post a photo of the completed MRE and store at room temperature for 6 days or more. Consume the MRE after the storage period and post pictures and descriptions of the contents. Take part in the christmas pool or a rak type giveaway. Those wanting to say thank you for a rak may also nominate for the santa. Participate in a Challenge and post a photo of a Utility Knife for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a LM Pocket Survival Tool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the pen for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with photos of your zip ties in use

no Offline Vidar

  • No Life Club
  • ******
    • Posts: 2,575
Re: Hybrid cars- anyone have one?
Reply #391 on: March 27, 2025, 08:10:48 AM
No, like a small notebook computer with keyboard, DVD burner and way more connectors than modern notebooks. These days it might be considered a thick notebook just under normal size. Back then it was tiny. 10.4" screen, fit perfectly on those tiny airplane fold out tables. And totally fanless - no noise whatsoever.

You don't like heated seats? I get everything heated I can find! Heated seats (including back seats), heated steering wheel, heated back window, heated front shield, heated side mirrors. I think even the windshield washing fluid might be heated.  :D  :gimme:
"Simple is hard"
"Hard is hard too"
(Partial disclosure: I design tools for a living).
Merit Badges Start a new thread and post a photo of any gear for thirty (30) consecutive days during the MTo anniversary month.

us Offline Farmer X

  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • ********
    • Posts: 13,744
  • Master of the unexciting
Re: Hybrid cars- anyone have one?
Reply #392 on: March 28, 2025, 01:17:12 AM
Not at all! I "run hot," so the warm air coming off the heater core is beyond sufficient for me. Usually I'll shut the heater off if it's been at full power for five minutes.

I do miss CD-ROM drives in portable computers, though.
USN 2000-2006

Culling of the knife and multi herds in progress...

If I pay five figures for something, it better have wings or a foundation!
Merit Badges Participants shall carry and use one Soldier knife, the model of their choosing, for the duration of the 90 days and post a picture each day. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Farmer X SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Delemont SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Must put something in order and provide link to the post. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one black edc item, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days.  Carry tools with single functions only. No multi-tools, no multi-layer Swiss Army Knives, no combo one-piece tools and post a photo for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread or Post in a Challenge Thread and post a photo of a Spartan  for 30 days Start a new thread with photos of at least 6 SAKs of different frame lengths and/or shapes in your collection. Eg 58mm, 74mm, 84mm regular, 84mm slim, 85mm etc Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK-alike, aka multi-layered, knife-based pocket tools for thirty (30) consecutive days. Find him! Participate in a Challenge thread, carry knife/tool with a blade 4" or longer, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one green edc item, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a Victorinox Hiker, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Must start a thread with a photo of at least five (5) of your watches Build your own version of an MRE using off-the-shelf components, post a photo of the completed MRE and store at room temperature for 6 days or more. Consume the MRE after the storage period and post pictures and descriptions of the contents. Take part in the christmas pool or a rak type giveaway. Those wanting to say thank you for a rak may also nominate for the santa. Participate in a Challenge and post a photo of a Utility Knife for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a LM Pocket Survival Tool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the pen for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with photos of your zip ties in use

no Offline Vidar

  • No Life Club
  • ******
    • Posts: 2,575
Re: Hybrid cars- anyone have one?
Reply #393 on: March 28, 2025, 04:25:02 AM
Yes, I'm not that hot. I usually just have the heater set on a temperature, and use the heaters until that is reached as they are faster.

I admit I thought the heated front shield would be a so-so gadget feature, but that has become one my favourites. I have never had to scrape ice off the front shield with this car. Wait two-three minutes and run vipers - perfectly comfy and lazy!  :D 

As a side note, if the weather is really cold crap and/ or bad rough conditions, I will put on some more clothes inside the car and then turn the temperature down a bit. That is just a little precaution in case of accidents: You might get stuck and it might take time before anyone comes around, so if crap happens at least it takes you a bit longer to freeze to death while waiting for rescue. 
"Simple is hard"
"Hard is hard too"
(Partial disclosure: I design tools for a living).
Merit Badges Start a new thread and post a photo of any gear for thirty (30) consecutive days during the MTo anniversary month.

us Offline Farmer X

  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • ********
    • Posts: 13,744
  • Master of the unexciting
Re: Hybrid cars- anyone have one?
Reply #394 on: March 29, 2025, 12:27:08 AM
That's something I hope to never have to deal with. My impending move will greatly reduce that possibility.
USN 2000-2006

Culling of the knife and multi herds in progress...

If I pay five figures for something, it better have wings or a foundation!
Merit Badges Participants shall carry and use one Soldier knife, the model of their choosing, for the duration of the 90 days and post a picture each day. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Farmer X SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Delemont SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Must put something in order and provide link to the post. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one black edc item, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days.  Carry tools with single functions only. No multi-tools, no multi-layer Swiss Army Knives, no combo one-piece tools and post a photo for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread or Post in a Challenge Thread and post a photo of a Spartan  for 30 days Start a new thread with photos of at least 6 SAKs of different frame lengths and/or shapes in your collection. Eg 58mm, 74mm, 84mm regular, 84mm slim, 85mm etc Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK-alike, aka multi-layered, knife-based pocket tools for thirty (30) consecutive days. Find him! Participate in a Challenge thread, carry knife/tool with a blade 4" or longer, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one green edc item, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a Victorinox Hiker, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Must start a thread with a photo of at least five (5) of your watches Build your own version of an MRE using off-the-shelf components, post a photo of the completed MRE and store at room temperature for 6 days or more. Consume the MRE after the storage period and post pictures and descriptions of the contents. Take part in the christmas pool or a rak type giveaway. Those wanting to say thank you for a rak may also nominate for the santa. Participate in a Challenge and post a photo of a Utility Knife for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a LM Pocket Survival Tool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the pen for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with photos of your zip ties in use

Pages: 1 ... 12 13 14   Go Up
 

Donations
Operational Funds

Help us keep the Unworkable working!
Donate with PayPal!
April Goal: $300.00
Due Date: Apr 30
Total Receipts: $155.65
PayPal Fees: $9.15
Net Balance: $146.50
Below Goal: $153.50
Site Currency: USD
49% 
April Donations

Community Links
Multitool.org
Multitool Gallery
Multitool Encyclopedia
SAKWiki
Swiss Army Knights

Powered by EzPortal