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On the sixth episode of ThisConnect Season 02, Kartikeya and Shumi are discussing the easy and accurate approach to buying your first ever bike, motorcycle or scooter. There's a lot less to worry about than you think!
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ThisConnect is our podcast. If you haven't already, check out Season 01 on our channel. On the pod, Kartikeya and Shumi discuss a range of topics of automotive interest, from trends to important things we need to think about to just celebrating the automotive lifestyle.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Love Is Blind
01:31 Not Enough Choice
03:56 Too Much Choice
04:16 Buy By Yourself
06:33 Design & Appeal
08:33 Start Anywhere
13:20 Great Starter Bikes
15:20 Make a Plan
16:53 Convince Your Parents
18:39 Scooters vs Motorcycles
21:23 On Your Own
24:47 Budgets & Mistakes
26:06 Obvious Red Flags
30:10 What Kind Of Bike
31:33 Double The Power
35:17 Not a Great Challenge
36:40 Scooters Are Awesome
38:00 Commuters Are Awesome
41:00 Steps Are Important
46:11 Look For Confidence
49:04 Expect To Crash
50:15 Reduce Distractions
52:04 Bikes Are Complex
52:52 Starter Riding Gear
54:35 Crash Guards
56:02 Be Consumed
56:50 Ride More
57:30 Your Advice
57:44 Electrics?
58:25 Buy Used?
59:16 Your Experience
59:52 Closing Comments
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Crash test ratings are a contentious conversation because of the amount of marketing that the star ratings have amounted to. On ThisConnect Season 02 Episode 05, Kartikeya and Shumi break down what they actually mean and how to accurately interpret crash test ratings in term of accidents in the real world.
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ThisConnect is our podcast. If you haven't already, check out Season 01 on our channel. On the pod, Kartikeya and Shumi discuss a range of topics of automotive interest, from trends to important things we need to think about to just celebrating the automotive lifestyle.
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CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Crash Tests & Safety
00:01:11 What's A Crash Test
00:03:00 Lab Test vs The Real World
00:05:00 Accidents vs Crash Tests
00:06:58 Optional Crash Test Ratings
00:10:38 Too Pro Manufacturer?
00:13:26 Are Cars Really Safe?
00:15:14 Ratings Aren't Comprehensive
00:18:49 The Injury Scale
00:22:59 Not User-friendly!
00:24:05 Child Seats Required
00:28:26 You Cause The Crash Part 1
00:32:00 Protect Yourself
00:33:18 Drive Better
00:36:27 Avoid Crashes!
00:37:45 Better Cars Look Worse
00:39:35 Do You Drive Well Enough?
00:41:26 Causing Harm
00:42.54 Really Understand Crash Ratings
00:45:21 Active Safety Matters More
00:46:20 How Safety Progresses
00:52:04 Older Cars and Safety
00:53:29 Do the Hard Thing
00:54:05 Choose To Be Safer
00:55:52 Your Mistake or Theirs?
00:58:30 Not Crashing Is Better!
01:00:33 The Next Episode
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#MotorInc Motor Inc #ThisConnect #Podcast #Season02 #Crash #Crashtest #Crashtesting #Crashtestratings #Safety #Accident #Accidents
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On ThisConnect, MotorInc's podcast, Shumi and Kartikeya are talking about motorcycling as a culture and a lifestyle. And whether it's in a state that will ultimately lead to trouble for all of us that love being on two wheels.
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ThisConnect is our podcast. You can check out Season 01 on our channel if you haven't. On the pod, Kartikeya and Shumi discuss a range of topics of automotive interest ranging from trends, important things we need to think about, or just celebrate the automotive lifestyle.
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CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Culture
00:02:30 Motorcycle Festivals
00:04:45 The Online Influence
00:07:00 Cultural Genres
00:09:15 The Early Influences
00:13:23 Consequences Incoming
00:15:10 Responsible Motorcycling
00:17:12 Courtesy & Patience I
00:19:05 Represent!
00:19:56 What We're Learning
00:21:44 Motorcyclists vs Bikers
00:23:01 The Bad Boy Streak
00:24:45 Courtesy & Patience II
00:26:53 Motorcyclists Are Vulnerable
00:27:42 Guided Behaviour
00:28:37 Say Hello
00:29:13 Be Quiet
00:30:23 Sportsbike Riders
00:34:57 Experience vs Ownership
00:36:09 Invest In Your Passion
00:37:50 Off-road Challenges
00:39:01 Be Considerate
00:43:25 Traffic & Patience
00:46:47 Ride Solo vs Groups
00:48:30 Crashes & First Aid
00:52:18 Bad vs Good Behaviour
00:55:05 Motorcyclist as Aspiration
00:56:37 Actively Humanise
00:58:32 Communicate!
01:00:55 Be Human
01:01:22 Be Welcome
01:02:58 Earn Respect
01:03:10 Welcome New Riders
01:04:56 The Next Episode
01:05:32 Closing Comments
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#MotorInc #ThisConnect #PodCast #Motorcycles #Motorcycling #Biker #Bike #Culture #LiveAccident
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On the third episode of ThisConnect Season 02, Kartikeya and Shumi are discussing the easy and accurate approach to buying your first ever car. There's a lot less to worry about than you think!
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ThisConnect is our podcast. You can check out Season 01 on our channel if you haven't. On the pod, Kartikeya and Shumi discuss a range of topics of automotive interest ranging from trends, important things we need to think about, or just celebrate the automotive lifestyle.
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CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Nervous?
00:01:44 Worry Doesn't Work
00:03:13 How Expensive Should It Be?
00:08:58 First Car-Friendly Brands
00:10:38 Petrol, Diesel or Electric?
00:15:30 How You Decide?
00:17:13 Trustworthy Opinions
00:23:49 Good Car Essentials: Engines
00:28:06 Good Car Essentials: Suspension
00:33:30 Good Car Essentials: Dependability
00:34:40 The Features Minefield
00:45:26 The Car Safety Conversation
00:52:44 Resale Value
00:54:10 Warranties & Service Packages
00:55:50 Used Car As your First Car?
00:57:57 Our First Cars
01:00:08 Versatility
01:01:15 The Middle Variants
01:04:03 Don't Worry So Much
01:06:09 The Next Episode
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#MotorInc #ThisConnect #Podcast #Season02 #FirstCar #NewCar #DontWorry #HowTo #BuyCar #buyingacar
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The Japanese dominated the world in quality and products in the 1970s and 1980s. But lately, their products lag behind the norm in India and they don't appear to have a strategy that works towards the changing needs of Indian car and motorcycle buyers. On ThisConnect season 2, episode two, Kartikeya and Shumi are talking about how this incredible country and culture lost its way. And what's the solution.
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ThisConnect is our podcast. You can check out Season 01 on our channel if you haven't. On the pod, Kartikeya and Shumi discuss a range of topics of automotive interest ranging from trends, important things we need to think about, or just celebrate the automotive lifestyle.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Rising Sun?
02:40 Going Gets Tough
04:05 What Japan is Like
09:18 Can't Drive In Japan
10:16 Process Orientation
12:15 Do We Need Japanese CEOs?
16:23 Broken Systems Persist
18:12 Breaking Expectations
20:15 Changed Expectations
21:32 Japan Can't Manage Change
25:32 Respect Is a Two-Way Street
28:24 Japan's Money Problem
30:30 Not Cutting Edge Any More
31:39 India vs Japan
33:32 Strange Decisions
35:30 Is Japan Just Old?
37:07 Generation Gap
40:05 The Experience Problem
43:20 Lack of Innovation
46:00 Japan Knows Better?
47:20 How Change Will Happen
49:40 Are These Strong Brands?
52:35 Can Japan Innovate?
54:10 The Next Episode
55:47 Closing Comments
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#MotorInc #ThisConnect #Podcast Motor Inc #Japan #Japanese #WhatsWrongWithJapan #JapanProblem
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On the opening episode of ThisConnect Season 02 – our podcast – Kartikeya and Shumi are talking about what they promised in Season 01: the correct way to break in, bed in, or run in, if you prefer, you new car, motorcycle or scooter. It's simpler than you think, and you're worrying a bit too much, maybe?~Join our YouTube channel as a member for exclusive content:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO-uVs959_GUzzUx4ctwMMQ/join~ThisConnect is our podcast. You can check out Season 01 on our channel if you haven't. On the pod, Kartikeya and Shumi discuss a range of topics of automotive interest ranging from trends, important things we need to think about, or just celebrate the automotive lifestyle.~CHAPTERS00:00 Season 02 Opens01:05 What Is Breaking In03:48 Things Have Changed07:05 The First 200km09:21 Good Engineering Everywhere13:45 The Early Oil Change15:34 Shumi's Experiences17:27 Kartikeya's Ritual20:35 Emotion vs Reason24:00 Traffic Is Your Friend25:20 Is Racing Different26:44 Brakes and Tyres30:45 Small Details Matter34:44 Autonomy Will End Bikes37:44 Pre-Delivery Inspection38:52 How To Run It In43:45 New Vehicles Smell45:30 Can't Be Too Careful46:56 How To Run It In Continued48:58 Closing Comments~Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any videos: YouTube.com/@motorincWe’re offering our podcast, ThisConnect, on YouTube, Anchor/Spotify, Apple, Amazon and Google.Audio Podcasts are available at:Amazon: https://www.bit.ly/amazon_tcApple: https://www.bit.ly/apple_tcSpotify: https://www.bit.ly/spotify_tcAnchor.fm: https://www.anchor.fm/thisconnectGoogle: https://www.bit.ly/ggle_tcJioSaavn: https://www.bit.ly/saavn_tcRSS (via Anchor): https://anchor.fm/s/cdfc9888/podcast/rss~Motor Inc social media channels:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themotorincTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/themotorincInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/MotorInc.official ~Website:https://www.motorinc.com~#MotorInc #ThisConnect #Podcast #Season02 #RunningIn #BreakingIn #NewCar #NewMotorcycle #NewScooter #firstthingsfirst
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Episode 20 marks the end of the first Season of #ThisConnect, our #podcast. For the past 5 months, we've loved interacting with you in the comments' stream. So for this episode we decided to pick two comments from each episode that really made us think. These are your comments and this is what Kartikeya Singhee and Shumi are thinking on those topics.-It's a long episode, three times the normal size, so we've broken the chapters into "questions" and "answers". Do feel free to skip ahead if you like. And we do have questions for you at the end (in the last chapter). We would like to hear from you! Thank you so much for watching! We're super thrilled you all have enjoyed ThisConnect so much! We hope to see you on Season 2, very soon!~CHAPTERS00:00-00:58 Introduction00:59-02:13 Q: Riding Gear02:14- 04:27 All The Gear All The Time04:28-06:27 Q: Family Perspective06:28-11:20 The State Of Fear11:2-15:18 Q: India's Two-Wheeler Market15:19-17:23 India's The Next Big Thing17:24-17:41 Q: Yamaha Fans' Woes17:42-19:14 Yamaha's A Bit Lost19:15-19:44 Q: Stock Bikes on Racetracks?19:45-21:06 Stock Bikes + Racetracks is OK! 21:07-21:12 Q: Racetracks are far!21:13-23:32 Good Things Need Effort23:33-24:56 Q:Price vs Value24:57-26:44 Cars Today? Outstanding Value26:45-28:11 Q: Features vs Trim Packages28:12-33:41 Trim Levels & Value33:42-34:33 Q: Restoring Old Bikes34:34- 36:44 Restoratings Need Patience!36:45-37:26 Q: Ideal Adv for India?37:27-40:29 Spec vs Reality40:30-43:16 Q: Who Buys Vehicles in India?43:17-47:17 India Customers Play Safe47:18-48:12 Q: How Important is VFM?48:13-49:10 Security of Purchase49:11-49:35 Q: MotorInc Meet-ups?49:36-49:55 Meet-ups Coming Soon!49:46-50:18 Q: Will EVs Take Over Soon?50:19-50:43 The Dream Is Bigger Than Fuel Source50:44-51:07 Q: How Do We Test Vehicles51:08-55:26 The Database Of Things55:27-1:00:49 Quick Q&A Session!1:00:50-1:01:22 Q: Run Flat Tyres1:01:23-1:03:32 Run Flat's Are Real!1:03:33-1:04:11 Tip: Checks For Used Vehicles1:04:12-1:05:17 Read The Manual Too!1:05:18-1:05:56 Tip: Rent Before You Buy!1:05:57-1:06:33 Great Tip! Do Rent!1:06:34-1:07:08 Q: Slow Bikes Rock!1:07:09-1:08:25 Ride Your Own Ride!1:08:26-1:09:00 Q: Status Vs What We Really Do?1:09:01-1:10:15 Status Is Part Of Growth Process 1:10:16-1:10:55 Q: Delivery Day Photo Mystery1:10:56-1:12:24 The First Photo You Remember...1:12:25-1:18:24 Books Books Books!1:18:25-1:18:36 Q: Dashcams/Aux Lights1:18:37-1:23:43 The Festival Of Worrying1:23:44-1:25:00 Q: Blessed To Be Out Riding1:25:01-1:26:36 Riding vs Tourism!1:26:37-1:27:11 Q: Is Fitness Important?1:27:12-1:30:50 Yes. But Not A Barrier1:30:51-1:31:16 Q: Patience is Important, Right?1:31:17-1:32:27 System & Us Need Change1:32:28-1:32:52 Q: Who Fails a Driving Test?1:32:53-1:35:47 Almost No One!1:35:48-1:37:18 Season 02's Coming Soon
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As road testers and vehicle evaluators, our job is to figure out where a new vehicle fits. Into its universe of rivals, into your life and into its role. How we do this is what Kartikeya and Shumi are discussing on episode 19 of ThisConnect, our podcast. And if you think databases were boring, here's our database of vehicles that are game-changers. Meet the milestones.
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Chapters:
00:00-01:12 Introduction
01:13-02:45 Suzuki Shogun
02:46-04:03 Ford Fiesta
04:04-06:08 Suzuki Access/Honda Activa
06:09-09:58 LML CRD100/Freedom
09:59-11:14 Honda Shine 125
11:15-12:29 Maruti Alto/ Renault Kwid
12:30-14:09 Ford Figo
14:10-16:43 Skoda Octavia
16:44-19:28 Bajaj Pulsar 150
19:29-22:18 Maruti Zen
22:19-24:05 Tata JTPs
24:06-28:47 Honda City
28:48-30:09 How Japan Lost It
30:10-33:34 KTM 390 Duke/Yamaha RD350
33:35-34:52 Yamaha YZF-R15
34:53-35:15 TVS Ntorq
35:16-37:18 Suzuki V-Strom XT
37:19-42:19 Hero Impulse
42:20-45:35 Ducati Multistrada
45:36-48:57 Aprilia RSV4
48:58-51:59 BMW 7 Series
52:00-53:18 Closing Comments
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Episode 18 of ThisConnect starts with a question from a viewer to Kartikeya: "How do India's fast new roads change things for speed limits, for safety and for how people will drive?" Shumi and Kartikeya discuss speed, limits, approaches, common sense, enforcement and so much. Here's everything you need to know about speed.~
CHAPTERS
00:00-01:22 Introduction
01:23-04:56 Fastest Roads
04:57-08:29 Chaos Management
08:30-10:28 Fast Is Boring
10:29-12:17 Sense Of Speed
12:18-14:39 Shapes Of The Road
14:40-19:59 Limits Change!
20:00-24:08 Skills & Vehicles
24:09-27:36 We, The Source Of Chaos
27:35-29:59 Long, Fast Roads
30:00-31:55 Enforcement & Tolls
31:56-35:26 Looking Inward
35:27-36:29 Tiered Licensing
36:30-36:29 Celebrating Speed
38:41-43:56 Road Rage
43:57-50:50 Closing Comments
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Being outside the city with our machines is the part we look forward to, right? On episode 17 of #ThisConnect, Shumi and Kartikeya are discussing the tricks, tips, techniques, and the thinking they tour with so that the days outside are fun, easy and the minimum of interruptions. More podcast episodes? Go to linktr.ee/motorinc.official
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Chapters
00:00-02:03 Snack Basket Intro
02:04-05:39 Planning Your Days
05:38-08:24 What You Travel For?
08:25-11:42 Travel Without A Plan
11:43-13:29 Highway Nights
13:30-16:38 Packing Geeks
16:39-22:57 Tools & Touring
22:58-25:09 Don't Cheap Out
25:10-29:23 Content Creators Touring
29:24-31:56 Tour Alone? Or Group?
31:57-34:32 Touring Pillion
34:33-36:18 Enjoy The Sweet Spot
36:19-40:37 Weather Men
40:38-42:41 Days To Not Travel
42:42-45:00 Sleepy?
45:01-46:59 Adverse Situations
47:00-48:56 Luggage Preferences
48:57-51:44 Closing Comments
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What are the essential accessories that you should think about when you're buying your new car of motorcycle? And which of the accessories on offer should you never even bother with? On Episode 16 of ThisConnect, our podcast, Kartikeya and Shumi talk about what they do, and what they absolutely can't see the point of.
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CHAPTERS
00:00-01:53 Introduction?
01:54-03:58 Rust Coatings are BS
03:59-08:28 Polishes and Gloss Coatings
08:29-13:22 Motorcycle Grip Pads
13:23-14:47 Zero Depreciation Insurance
14:48-16:25 Branded Gear & Luggage
16:26-22:24 Crash Protection
22:25-23:30 Bull Bars
23:31-26:15 Music Systems
26:16-27:41 Window Rain Guards
27:42-29:12 Floor Mats
29:13-30:47 Seat Covers
30:48-31:28 Useless Accessories
31:29-32:55 USD Fork Seal Covers
32:56-36:14 Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
36:15-37:24 Puncture Kit
37:25-40:15 Essential Vs Good To Have
40:16-41:07 Radiator Guards
41:08-41:53 Portable Vacuum Cleaner
41:54-42:45 Annual Detail
42:46-43:58 The BS Accessories
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The day you bring your new baby home is a big one. The excitement of a new vehicle, all that emotion… it’s really a great day. Kartikeya and Shumi discuss the process, the plan, good practices, essential accessories and so much more on episode 15 of ThisConnect, our podcast. This podcast is also on our Youtube (YouTube.com/@motorinc). We would love to interact with you -- you can reach us on Instagram (@motorinc.official).
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Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 is not boring. Some would say it’s not Hyundai either. Or an SUV. Or a mass market car. Or a car, even. Wait. What? Well, of course it’s a car – just not what you expect from a regular car. Because that’s the thing, the Ioniq 5 isn’t what you expect, says Kartikeya Singhee after he briefly drove it. Shumi asked him to calm down and spell things out in this episode of ThisConnect, our podcast. ThisConnect is on YouTube, Anchor/Spotify, Apple, Amazon and Google at bit.ly/motorinc
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It's easy to think that a fancy, expensive car or bike is the dream. But our goals are a path, not a destination. Smaller vehicles can do incredible things too! We just don't think of it that way. On ThisConnect, Kartikeya and Shumi talk about big things and small packages. And the idea that dreams are about what you do, not just what you have.
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It's natural to be unsure of a used car or motorcycle. You're also tempted – the deals are fantastic, and you can find your planned car/motorcycle for less... or a vehicle that would be beyond your reach at its new-vehicle price. Kartikeya Singhee & Shumi break down how they approach buying a second-hand car or motorcycle.
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Everything you do as you ride or drive requires the tyres to transfer your intentions to the road. Those 'featureless' black rubber rings are holding your experience back. Or, with simple ideas, they'll unlock a new world of driving/riding for you! Kartikeya and Shumi are geeking out about tyres on #ThisConnect! If you've missed seeing our other podcast episodes, the playlist link is https://www.bit.ly/thisconnect_yt
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Shumi returned from the Super Meteor 650 experience in Rajasthan. And then Kartikeya wanted to know what's what. So we filmed their conversation. If you've missed seeing our other podcast episodes, the playlist link is https://www.bit.ly/thisconnect_yt
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Shumi always says you don't ride the spec sheet. On episode 9 of ThisConnect, MotorInc's podcast, Kartikeya and Shumi break down the reasons why technical specifications should not be taken seriously beyond a point. How you buy a vehicle is more complex a process than the data can capture. If you've missed seeing our other podcast episodes, the playlist link is https://www.bit.ly/thisconnect_yt
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There's a method to the madness! Kartikeya Singhee and Shumi lay out the basics of how one goes about organising the money needed to pay your way to having your dream car or motorcycle in your garage. It's easier than it seems... and might take a bit longer than you think. If you've missed seeing our other podcast episodes, the playlist link is https://www.bit.ly/thisconnect_yt
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Indians are tough customers. Or so the folklore goes. We think otherwise. Yes we are legendary at stretching every Rupee and generous with their dreams. We push for deals as a rule, harder when we are buying a car or motorcycle. But is that really who we are? Kartikeya Singhee and Shumi discuss what they think Indian customers really want. And why a simple thing like this is so hard for so many brands to grasp. If you've missed seeing our other podcast episodes, the playlist link is https://www.bit.ly/thisconnect_yt
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