Yup. I just ran into this problem trying to research a paper for one of my classes. All the peer review journals about electric cars are from a couple years ago, and that’s too old!

Why not relocate one set of pedals to the passenger side footwell so the person riding shotgun can operate the second engine?

I have an Edelbrock carburetor and intake on my ‘66 Thunderbird. I want fuel injection. This carburetor has worked perfectly once, for one glorious drive after a trip to the mechanic, showing me what life would be like all the time if my carburetor wasn’t screwing with the air/fuel ratio constantly based on its mood…

I have an Edelbrock carb on my ‘66 T-bird. I think it’s only worked perfectly once, for one glorious drive. Otherwise it’s just “lol you want gas?” and dumps gas into the engine. Or not. Depends on its mood, really.

The only reason the classic car scene is dominated by old white dudes is because they’re the ones who jacked up the prices so nobody else can afford them. As soon as they start dying off, the market will be flooded with their cars, and younger generations will finally be able to discover how much fun they are. 

They’ve uninvented the wheel...

I once met someone who used to be a Mercedes mechanic back in the day, and I asked him if he’d ever gotten to fix a 300 SL. He said yes, so I asked him what it was like. He said “very careful” :) This same dude also apparently later became a Citroen mechanic, but because Citroens were particularly weird and the…

Why do I want it now? What would I even do with it? I just want it as a piece of history. Maybe get it running again, but not restore it, because then it wouldn’t be the same car anymore.

Travel. Everywhere. The whole world, I want to see all of it. In whatever car I want to explore it in. Doesn’t matter if it’s safe or not, I can afford to hire protection. Might have to ration it out so I don’t run out of new places to go anytime soon, or when I run out of places on earth, I could start my own space…

The 500x is based on the same platform as the Jeep Renegade, so I’ve always wanted to transfer all the nice off road parts from the Renegade to a 500x just because. And if there’s going to be a convertible version, then that sounds like the ideal project vehicle to start with! Preferably with a roll cage as well, and…

I guess that makes sense. Maybe it would work in a niche application like a high-end sports car, a microcar, or something like the VW Karmann Ghia, where most of the bodywork is one big piece. Perhaps it could also have a clear coat, ceramic coating, or protective film over it to help prevent scratches, although that…

It’s been successfully done before, too. I’ve been researching the first motorized taxis in America and they used exactly this kind of system to change the batteries. The whole process only took three minutes. 

Quick, possibly stupid question: Would anodized aluminum body panels be a bad idea? It sounds like it could be an interesting alternative to paint, but I imagine there’s probably a reason why nobody does that. You say it provides corrosion resistance while hardening the material, but would it not protect the aluminum…

Why does the Veloster even still exist? The i30 is clearly far superior in terms of practicality while seemingly being just as much fun and fitting into mostly the same segment. I hope Hyundai decides to discontinue the Veloster and bring the i30 here instead at some point, maybe rebadge the i30 as the next generation…

So like a safety sleeper car? All the modern safety features, but not advertised, and in a car that looks like a Yugo. I like this idea.

It’s a trade off. I’d say that’s how unsafe cars compensate for their unsafeness. I drive a ‘66 Thunderbird, and it’s definitely made me a much better driver because of the constant awareness that a serious collision could impale me. But even when the unsafety of cars does make people better drivers, some people will…

Texas was the most terrifying driving experience I’ve ever had. You’d think everyone on the highway was stoned. Never again...

Funny, I drive a classic Thunderbird and I love letting people ride in it. I just like sharing the experience. If allowed to drive whatever car I want, I would happily drive a taxi.

It’s not the groceries that are the problem, it’s the obligatory soft drinks that must occupy all cupholders at all times. They are seven gallons each, lest ye never run out, and maneuvering groceries around them is a hassle.

I daily drive a 1966 Thunderbird. Always have, always will. It gets 10 mpg, takes about ten minutes to start (including time spent stalling a dozen times if the carburetor isn’t tuned perfectly for the weather), and will turn me into a human kebab if I get in an accident. But I love this car. It makes me smile. I can…