Dexter

aka Wheeljack@retro.pizza
previously Wheeljack@mas.to

Glass: https://glass.photo/dexter
Pixelfed: https://pixelfed.social/dex

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wheeljack_at_weird.autos@momostr.pink

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2026-03-12 05:37:52 UTC

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I'd ask for a new 912 (with no expectation of getting it.) NA 4-cylinder in a stripper 911 chassis with an emphasis on light weight.
I'd like to see a new 928. Something positioned against the AMG GT. Could probably just be a Panamera coupe.
I want to see a sporty EV that weighs under 2800 lbs. Can we just cut a Taycan in half?

2025-10-01 19:45:33 UTC

#WeirdAudioMastodon
Goddamnit. I JUST got my Asgard back and it took a shit. It had been having some noise in the left channel again, and last night I came home to a house that smelled like the magic smoke (the electronics kind) and an amp that won't power on.
Do I try to send it back again? I did just drop $100 having them repair it, but I really don't want to deal with shipping this thing again, and I sure as hell don't want to pay for another repair.

2025-09-04 18:47:10 UTC

#WeirdAudioMastodon
Well, my Asgard finally took a shit. I grabbed my headphones yesterday and the left earcup was hot, there was noise in the left channel, and when I unplugged the headphone the jack was oily(??) and it looked like there was a burn-mark on the tip of the plug.
I've sent Schiit an email to see if repair is an option. It's old enough that I'm certainly out of warranty, but I'd rather spend some to get this repaired than throw this out and spend more to get something new.

2025-09-01 17:59:24 UTC

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I usually see those stickers on Cummins Rams, paired with a blue line Punisher skull.

2025-03-19 21:01:41 UTC

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The old service manual I had for my '68 Mustang was pretty dang good. I imagine anything pre-internet, and especially pre-desktop computer, is going to be solid.

2025-01-27 21:37:00 UTC

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Love this, but where did it come from? I don't see any alt text on it.

2025-01-22 18:56:24 UTC

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This is Song Cher, named after the Tears for Fears album.

2025-01-19 22:13:58 UTC

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I have a soft spot for manual Focus ZX3s. Just a solid little 3-door hatch with decent suspension and drivetrain that comes in at a reasonable 2600ish lbs.
I'd be pretty excited to see a clean Ford Probe GT or SVT Contour.

2025-01-19 18:11:50 UTC

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To bluetooth headphones, not a speaker, but same idea. I see that they exist, I'm more looking for suggestions as to which ones don't suck.

2025-01-19 18:08:56 UTC

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I don't want to stream anywhere from my house, lol. I want to listen to vinyl at a reasonable volume while the teenager is sleeping past noon. 😛
I'll look into the steamer idea. I thought those were for taking online streams and making them input for a stereo, I didn't realize they took output and turned that into a stream.

2025-01-18 22:09:32 UTC

#RecommendMe
With the kid in the house, I'm looking for a bluetooth transmitter to add in to my home stereo. Give me the ability to use my wireless headphones to listen to CDs and records.
I want something that runs on outlet power (i.e. not a battery to recharge), and that I can just run speaker-out from the receiver to input on the device.
I checked Monoprice, but the one they have is battery-powered.
@npub1klz…zg63 do you have anything you recommend here?
#WeirdAudioMastodon

2025-01-15 18:56:55 UTC

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<heavy sigh>
What would it take for this to not be the way of things?
Like, I know that any statement that starts with "if everyone would just..." is worthless as everyone won't just.
But there's gotta be something we can do on an individual level, right? More transformers and hot wheels for the littles? More racing games for the tweens? Drag the teens out for AX and rides on track days?

2024-12-06 01:31:59 UTC

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That’s what I run on my PS5 and that’s a -stupid- good deal on it. I’d jump on it.
I echo the sentiment about skipping the shifter. I bought it and tried to use it for about 15 minutes before giving up and living the flappy paddle life.

2024-11-25 16:26:52 UTC

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Sounds regal, I guess Buick

2024-11-22 05:27:57 UTC

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I've literally done that with my speed3 when someone blocked the lane to exit a parking lot.
Except I went all the way over the curb and didn't just tire up on it.

2024-10-25 16:33:18 UTC

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Wait... who're the pirate and the dude in the middle of the fry guys?

2024-10-22 04:36:49 UTC

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I'm definitely not ready to go full EV.
I did have the thought to maybe pick up a cheap Leaf or i3 as a local runabout, though.

2024-10-21 17:31:41 UTC

This might be bit of mental masturbation, but hell, that's what this space is for, right?
I'm looking at the maintenance the speed3 needs and how I actually drive and am thinking that maybe it's time to change up my daily. I love this car, but a turbo hot hatch isn't ideal for doing mostly sub-5 mile drives and it'd be nice to have AWD as my 'rents live somewhere that can have chain controls.
Friend suggested a 330e and that ticks a LOT of boxes. Wish we got the wagon here.
<con't>

2024-09-20 17:45:59 UTC

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If it gets us building modern nuclear power plants, then it was worth it.

2024-09-11 17:15:26 UTC

Am I deep in the bubble, or does conservative political satire just... not exist? There doesn't seem to be any analogues to The Daily Show, Last Week Tonight, Late Night w/Seth Meyer, or (god forbid) Real Time with Bill Maher.

2024-09-05 02:55:00 UTC

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I'm looking to be making this very decision/purchase here in about two years. My kid doesn't have to like it, but he does have to at least learn to drive stick. Right now I'm keeping my eyes open for a ratty Miata.

2024-09-05 02:30:34 UTC

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Miata is still the obvious answer here.
Not sure if you can still find any of the SC 3800-powered GM midsize sedans, but that'd be something else I'd look for.
Honda Fit
Any non-WRX turbo Subaru with 3 pedals (Outback XT)
5-speed V6 S197 Mustang
The most raggedy 3.5L Odyssey I could find
Any manual Mazda3

2024-08-29 01:05:03 UTC

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Rumor is that it'll be silly expensive and ultra limited, so does it -really- count as being made?

2024-08-27 00:24:45 UTC

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That's an exquisite drag name.

2024-08-26 20:41:50 UTC

Van Halen is peak van livery. I want to see this on an Odyssey.
https://weirdautos.files.fedi.monster/media_attachments/files/113/030/245/464/738/543/original/c883e47c5055cfa8.jpeg

2024-08-22 22:28:03 UTC

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Jimmy Carter's gettin' wheeled up on stage and singing "If I Had a Hammer"

2024-08-22 21:58:02 UTC

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Huh, so FWIW, I did a little digging and it looks like my camera should have a quiet mode, too. It limits the shots/second, not sure if there's any other side-effects, nor by how much it actually reduces the sound.

2024-08-22 21:17:26 UTC

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Yeah, but then you have to use an Olympus <2ndGradeClassGoingEwwwwww.mp3>
#MegaManBusterCanon #MegatronArmCanon
#1812OvertureCanons
(I have no actual issue with Olympus,
lol)

2024-08-22 17:35:21 UTC

Had my first experience with someone asking me to "turn the volume off" on my DSLR.
Lady, the noise is mechanical. If I could make this thing silent, I would.
#photography