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  • boonhet@lemmy.ziptome_irl@lemmy.worldMe_irl
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    3 days ago

    Yes but you have no choice other than maybe pulling a fuse. Most AWD systems, at least in budget cars, work like that, though often via a clutch or a viscous coupling or something rather than an electric motor. Premium cars get you torsen and other cool solutions.

    Although also AWD vs 4WD are marketing terms and not strictly regulated.


  • boonhet@lemmy.ziptome_irl@lemmy.worldMe_irl
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    AWD and 4WD are also marketing terms rather than regulated in any way. In general you’re right, but to be safe, always check what type of transfer case you’re actually dealing with. Some “4WD” cars these days are AWD with super clever electronical controls for off road usage.


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    I never have intentionally rotated them, the only uneven wear I’ve had is sides vs center, not left vs right.

    All I do is check that the better two tires go on the rear axle when changing between winter and summer tires, but that’s only when I have four of the exact same tire. When I’ve had two different pairs, I make sure that the better pair goes on the rear axle, at least in the winter.



  • boonhet@lemmy.ziptome_irl@lemmy.worldMe_irl
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    Where is “here”?

    If it’s anywhere in Europe, you can get shit delivered from ovoko/rrr. Have used them to get parts from Latvia and Lithuania that I couldn’t find in Estonia (specific color doors so I wouldn’t have to paint). It’s like Amazon for used car parts, minus the whole taking over the world thing.






  • boonhet@lemmy.ziptoMicroblog Memes@lemmy.worldOSAMA
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    5 days ago

    Y Combinator is a huge driver behind the AI push, not sure why you think it’s not part of the evil empire if the rest of them are? Matter of fact, OpenAI grew out Y combinator while Altman was president.

    As for the other thing, I could see how it’s a joke aiming at those rich people and NOT gay people. Some 15-20 years ago, gay was used pretty much how “cringe” is now, without sexuality even being important. I reckon a ton of people have called someone gay online without actually hating gay people.