Once you go matte...

Well, it’s about being able to put the weight where you want it.

I think the McLaren has its sponsors neatly at the bottom of the sidepods instead of in big, TV-friendly large print merely because no one has given them large-print money. It screams “This Space for Rent.”

Can I add jackasses who seemingly aren’t aware that A) their car has a rear fog light(s) and B) insist on using it on a clear night with no rain/fog/spray.

This one isn’t restricted to driving...  I feel like when people do this, say, while in the grocery store, they’ve invited me in to their conversation.  So, I’ll participate.

Unlike land-launched ICBMs, the submarine launched missiles can do so from quite close to many of their targets. This limits flight time, and therefore response time.  

So... to paraphrase Billy Preston:

So, in answer to the question “How much more M?” the answer is: none.

Sounds like a plan... Even from 3 miles away I understand it’s impressive.

One of my favorite all-time moments was from the Oshkosh Fly-in, circa 1989. The Concorde made an appearance. Watching it do a full afterburner takeoff from roughly 500 feet away was amazing.

No. EVERYONE there should have been on winter tires. Then, the truck would have stopped, the police car would have moved and THEN the sun would have come out.

It’s so true. West Texas is another world.

Yeah, in case any one missed it... Marlbroro never actually stopped pouring buckets of money in to Ferrari. The Ferrari racing logo was meant to be evocative of the Marlboro chevron. Even the Ferrari red changed mid-90's to the same shade as on a pack of reds.

Yep.  I’d maybe look at the chain guides on this engine and ensure the oil spray bar bolts are tight.  Then, button it up and drive it.

Normally, I’d agree. But the M30 is truly bullet proof. We pulled the head off of one with over 200,000 miles and you could still see the factory cross-hatch marks in the bores. No wear marks left by the rings. Just make sure the banjo bolts holding the oil spray bar over the camshaft, and you’ll in really good shape…

I agree with your last point.  I actually switch off my traction control in the snow for exactly this reason.  I have full winter tires, and sometimes, you need a touch of wheelspin to pull out in to traffic.

Good to know!

With BMW, Porsche and Volvo (the only ones I’ve looked in to) you need to drop the car at a specific port in Europe. Your car will then need to be picked up at the port of entry in the US.

Right, and he’s saying “I’m here, woo me! Earn my brand loyalty.”

Oh, you mean Kieth Richards’ doctor?