Chains stretch both over time and under load. A kevlar reinforced timing belt does not stretch in during the service life. I’ve done several hundred VW diesel timing belts and when repeat customers come in for a new belt the static timing uncorrected by the computer (VCDS basic settings) is spot on where I set (at the…

Because your car, lawnmower, motorcycle and Yarf Dog gokart have a zero percent chance of catching fire?

I worked for an independent dyno lab before the eco boost era, a factory turbo engine is capable of much more power well within the limits of the original design. This is why you see the over boost function is such common use. The engine is not looking for a HP number but a requested torque output value. Take the 1…

Sorry, nothing beats a G60 Corrado (Or a TDI swap) and this is coming from a guy with a Scirocco track car.

I have to completely disagree with you. Have you driven the 2.3 in both tuned and stock versions? I’ve driven them both extensively. Turbo geometry thus response is significantly improved and tuned to that specific engine. It’s not like an old T3 of years past. Engine technology has come so far you can’t use your…

This is why the 2.3 with a tune is the better option. You can make near V8 power conservatively with significantly less weight and that mass back towards the center of the car.

Is it supposed to be pronounced “racer”?

Zonda much?

I think you need to look up your charge rates again. A Leaf can grab around 20 miles of charge in an hour. If I’m making an evening of errands after work that extra 20 miles. Also remember the current generation of cars is not running at the max charge rate. The subsequent generations will be more efficient (miles per…

I worked with the engineering team who designed the mounts for the car. It’s a fucking disaster.

The GT 350 is a turd, it has 30 lbs of mass dampers hanging off the transmission so it won’t shake itself apart. It’s an engineering kludge all around.

Chevy ruined the new Volt as well.

This may be a bit over the top but I think they should be patrolled with the same fervor as handicapped spaces. If you park a non EV in a designated EV charging location you get your ass towed.

If the engine in the blower is destroyed that's a very small problem compared to a flight engine blowing up just after take off. Performance/weight of the tractor mounted engine is not so critical so I probably had a huge FOD screen.

Why would you not have a hotspot like every other sales person/business professional that travels. Having WiFi only in your car is extra dumb.

The ELR is a much prettier car than a Tesla. Mechanically the Tesla is a better car all around but the styling leaves me, and many other people, flat.

I’ve seen several different Veyrons around Ann Arbor (Car and Driver)

Have you never driven a FWD car on the track? On throttle corrections are still a huge part of driving the car quickly, it's just not a tail happy button.

Henry Ford has a quote for you.

Supercharger? What oh hrmm....supercharger?? Ohhh.....

Strange times for an automotive enthusiast.