This is why I'm wondering about the viability of this show. Obviously /Drive is going to get him hooked up with a rally school as I'm sure dirtfish or the like would jump at the free coverage.

Yep. And honestly plowing that many cones means he needs to learn car control. Using skiing as an excuse is weak - just because you love something doesnt make you good at it - otherwise major league sports would be overrun.

While I enjoy the kid's dedication and knowledge - he doesn't have the screen presence of the other /drive presenters. I also think that, although Drive may get him some hookups, rally-x is about as far as your going to go on a college kids budget. Stage rally gets expensive - especially if you wrap your only car…

Its pretty meh.

Travis, you gonna stop in chattanooga so I can check this bad mug out? I can point you towards some outrageous barbecue as a prize

Your car looks like it is in a grey area. It is low but it appears to have the front camber set reasonably and as you said it doesnt bottom out which is great, but it is still far from ideal. You can add spring rate, but compression and rebound need to be right there with it, and most off the shelf dampers will not be…

Not sure if sarcasm.... or?

No, they did not. Take a look at this though.

Nice lap. Too bad it wasn't in a cobalt SS, then we could really see how fast fwd is ;)

Take a 6 speed gate, no clutch, adjustable ratios. Yea baby.

Ignorance. If there is ANY time someone looking at mb, bmw or audi would consider a mustang it is now. This new model will get 'prestigue' people, if nothing else, leasing these. Since it is a new model people will flock to it. Also the availability of it in europe means people will be able to get m3 performance for…

Is this the car that c&d (or some major publication) raced against a lamborghini (or some other supercar) for an article? Id look it up, but I'm too tired.

I'll bet 30000 internets that clarkson echoes your cry. Episode 2. Mark my goddamn words.

Ecotec Trash, eh? It is probably one of the most "surviving" engines in existence. look at all the cars that run it that are still on the road.

I would argue this is not 'in person' it is just a pixelated gif on my 5" smartphone screen. I will get very drunk later and let you know if the experience changes.

Unrelated (sorry):

THIS

Seems like addy would enjoy autocross as well, since that is how she treated her last two tests. Addys hotness x100.

Have you drien one? Worst driving position ever. Dead sexy, still want. But your right foot is about 8" left of the steering wheel centerline - meaning you essentially sit sideways

Especially from the side and front 1/4 view. It definately suits a smaller car.