Check the clearance between the plates of the AC compressor clutch. It’s likely worn to a point that the clearance is larger than spec (IIRC, 0.014-0.020"). If it’s like most Japanese rotary compressors, if you remove the small center screw holding the outer (driven) clutch plate to the compressor shaft and remove…

I’ve used at least 10 different copies of the Canon 70-200 2.8L, from the from the very first one to the most recent IS (as of 2016), and they’re all way softer than almost any prime. Primes in general are sharper than zooms, full stop. That said, I’ve only owned 2 new copies (IS v1), and the rest were beat to shit 8…

Just popping in where I can!

There are some obvious problems that you need to address. Start with a new chain. That old one is filthy and very likely corroded inside even though it’s slathered with lots of filthy lube. When chains get that filthy, they tend to stick to the chain rings and cause chain “suck,” which is when the chain gets caught…

Rule #1: Never post a video when an article will suffice. Most people don’t have the time (or an appropriate setting) to watch a video, but all of us have 60 seconds to read a condensed list of tips.

Nope, fuck your slideshow. Did not read.

Just look at all this freedom

I’m not even sure where to start, so I’ll keep it brief — you’ve been here more than half of my own tenure here, and this has easily been the most valuable and influential lifestyle website in my lifetime under your guidance. I’m just thrilled I heard you’re going to another No-Spin Zone for your next move...and I…

Michael Harriot: Secretary of Education 

They believed in you and it really speaks to what they saw in you. Look at you now. You have a whole lot of people that are so thankful for you. Keep writing truth to power and we will continue to read, learn, and grow. 

My wife made me work with her to make this staged pic of my cat earlier this week. I couldn't help put to make a meme out of it.

Eh... I don’t know. While I don’t think it’s a “gotcha” question, I do think that it is a question that involves some thought. I think I would have been more offended if her pat response was MLK Jr. or Jesse Jackson or some shit like that because they are names that are low hanging fruit, so to speak. I think her…

Can you let me know when you will be returning to sports coverage so I can go back to checking in once or twice per day? I have a lot to do today at work and all of these posts about non-sports topics are distracting because I Must Read Every Single One of Them. Whereas with the sports stuff I really only care if its…

Unfortunately I’ll be unable to watch as Alex Roy is the ultimate (or perhaps the Apex) in insufferable douchebaggery and there’s no way I could stomach 90+ minutes of him.

I will never argue that Zach Bowman is more talented than I am, but what the fuck is your problem, man? 

Hal Holbrook was the real MVP. 

OOof, I’d have a sharp stick in the eye before I paid a monthly for a new Jetta. 

Beercheck! I’d know that Iron Eyes Cody pic anywhere.

Can’t say I have ever given this any thought, but you have me convinced that you are absolutely correct.

Thanks for this, Mike. Like others have said, it’s great to see your name here again, but I wish it was under any other circumstance.