Love Nokians. Which model depends on the driving you do and the area you live in. Last time I bought a set Walmart, of all places, had the best prices by far.
My wife's Outback has over 100k miles (20+ oil changes) with a Fumoto valve with zero issues. The mechanism is very secure and won't accidentally drain if used properly. The drain is protected by the oil pan on her car, but I won't put one on the 911 because the oil drain plugs are exposed.
A guy I used to know had a H1. We went to an event that was packed - the parking lot was completely full. So he just drove across the street into a ditch and left it there. :lol:
It lengthens the stroke of the motor, increasing displacement. As does a bigger bore. It all depends on what you want to get out of the motor and other considerations. The stroker motor will be torquey, a short stroke motor will rev better. Gotta see how much material there is if they bore...
We still do the occasional cold brew or French press on the weekends, but the convenience of the Nespresso is key. There's a Keurig at work, but I'd rather pay for coffee than drink that sewer water for free. :lol:
We make probably 4-8 shots per day. I had (still have, actually) a grinder and espresso machine but find the Nespresso to be so much quicker and more convenient while still being tasty. Plus it's easier to stock up on Nespresso pods than to buy fresh beans every week or two.
Any noise I've had has been due to the top mounts. The bearing in some pillowball top mounts will make clunking or popping sounds going over bumps. That said, the last set of coilovers I had on a car (KW V3) were dead quiet.