Turboprops do not apply full power on landing. But since the plane just varies the pitch of its props, it can go from no thrust to near max in moments, compared to the spool up time of a jet engine.

Hardly worth replying to. It’s a collectible. Like those giant swords, high performance cars, kites, and golf. It’s a HOBBY.

The current gen isnt an axe murderer like the first gen. Even if you turn off everything electronic. They really, finally sorted it out.

I can see the swedes taking it to the next level, and creating a test for moose poop evasion. That stuff goes flying!

I dont disagree. The car was about to get a Mendola transaxle swap since that was going to be cheaper, until I found a shop that had already done the legwork and could just bang out the needed shaft.

25k is the transmission. NOS replacement headlight assemblies sometimes show up for around 2-5k, used for 1-3k.

They added half of that back on (22lbs) and dropped the turbo pressure before the race.

I have one of my three (one salvage title, one total wreck for parts, and one ‘good’ car. Selling Mr Salvage.) about to go up for sale.

Internal work on transmissions. Specifically, giant snaprings often found compressing clutch packs in sunshells. Fuck those things scare me, for no good reason. other than some finger breaking capability if you aren’t careful, they aren’t particularly dangerous!

Well, the v6 is the primary drivetrain now, but the 5.7L Hemi in the current car IS from the 04-10 car. Minor refinements, but basically the same engine. The new transmission is an evolution of the NAG1, but it is arguably better.

Actually, chrysler originated the design. It’s a take on the ‘letter’ series 300s from the 50s.

And here I was thinking I had gone overboard with custom machining wheelspacers, and adapting some coilovers when setting my trailblazer up with a mere 3 inch lift...

We shall see...

I think the cab area would be longer, the b pillar moved back about 6-8 inches, given how seats sit in the wrangler.

Looking at the camo.. the rear windows are filled in. The cover isnt particularly square in the back. The back roof area has some odd sags...

Politicians need to look important, and writing laws makes them feel good, I guess.

3 counties in TN do inspections as well, but it’s an emissions pass/fail along with a cursory safety inspection (lights, wipers, horn.)

Hardly worth my time. I’d have to front money for it, haul them to court, spend months just to get my day there, hire a lawyer, and for what? At most a k or two? Not worth it. Filed a complaint with the state, which they explained away and never got even a slap for.

The vast majority of the mechanics there are shady. As soon as they see an older vehicle, they think that the owners are desperate/cant afford delays in getting inspected.

Inspections are a racket.