They’re having hard time selling ‘em because the SU-35 really isn’t special. You’re still at a disadvantage to most western fighters in the BVR envelope. Considering that, if you’re looking for this type of aircraft you get the same advantages (long range, large loadout, 95% of its performance and capabilities) in…

Again this. Not so relevant against short-range, all-aspect missiles. It can be extremely relevant against medium and long-range AAMs that are dependent on inertia and meeting the target at a point in space more so than actually chasing it down. The more energy you can make that missile bleed off in making course…

This. Energy is life. Bleeding it off like that is borderline suicidal. It would be a last ditch-attempt to get their nose around for some reason (not that important for modern fighters with all aspect missiles). It may help dodge a missile, but the missile behind it is guaranteed clean his clock. You’d never see…

Wonder what’s with the single centerline R-27.

You’re kinda being a pedant. The point being, that the top of classes get their choice, and more often than not, choose fast jets. The only exception to that being “needs of the Army(or Navy or AF)“ that has the power to assign candidates wherever they like. The vast majority of “fighter pilots” do come out of…

It might not be right, but it is normal, and not just for the US. After a long period of service in the military where I was stationed in a few different countries, along with trips to the Middle East, I’ve seen the exact same thing in most countries and much worse in the ME.

You’re right. Racist white people all over America light people on fire and take slave brides while executing anyone and everyone that isn’t not only Christian, but not Baptist.

I think that’s pretty common (a year in middle-school devoted to the state). In eighth grade I had an entire year on Colorado history. I know other states do something similar.

Oh ok. Had to do some googling. I was thinking of the MR2. I either wasn’t aware of the MR4 or kinda spaced it out after they never really entered service.

The problem with independent shops and Ferrari’s is resale. If you intend to keep the car, and are confident your independent knows what he’s doing it’s no big deal. Even then, it won’t be much of a savings.

He’s been a longtime customer, and even sponsored by Greddy a few times, so he was one of the ones that did some testing on their original T518Z based turbo kit. He prefers turbos for the car, but hes also running Greddy’s 2.1L stroker kit so he can afford to chase a little more performance higher in the RPM band…

(yawns)

Ty, maybe I’m not starting down the path to early dementia after all.

I was pretty much specifically mentioning those Nimrods (plus their history with Sunderland and Shackeltons).

Don’t let that scare you away man. I’ve driven a couple of boosted Toyobaru’s and they’re awesome. I think right now, the key with that car, is just don’t go crazy. Ive got a good buddy with a boosted BRZ that daily drives it (he does have another car though if necessary). It only makes about 260whp, but IMO, that’s…

I don’t really disagree with you, but on the flip-side, $60k is nothing. I see a million rednecks a week with brand new diesel pickups that were easily in the $60k ballpark. Spending $60k on a toy isn’t that unreasonable for people over 40. Under 40, most people aren’t yet in that position. But, anybody with a halfway…

They can be plenty reliable if it’s done right. The right people, right car to begin with, the right mods, and the right tune. Mess up any of those and you’re fucked. Get ‘em all right and reliability will surprise you.

Two popular things to bitch about and blow way out of proportion. Same difference.

Oh ok. Yeah, I was thinking that incident happened in N. Carolina for some reason.

They coulda tried. I guarantee it’s marked as “inert” all over it.