Everything you say is spot on with my experiences, with one exception: I work in manufacturing large construction equipment, and some of the big stuff gets set up as early as a week before the show starts. When the show ends, it can be 2-3 days before it leaves. It just takes so much time with huge equipment. On the…

Another favorite! Also, I like V4s too. But I can't say I like the idea of working on one.

What about the inline 7 cylinder engine?

Come on David, we know you're a true adopted Michigander.  This is a safe space. You can call it the Secretary of State office here.

Nuts.

lol... So many things!

As a pump engineer, I can’t help but wonder how many hp could be gained by optimizing the bell profile, smoothing it (grinding the weld seams and polishing the surface), and possibly adding a flow straightener to prevent pre-swirl of the air entering the turbo - or even making a variable geometry inlet.

I’m pretty sure this car escaped the alternate dimensions of Blade Runner, Total Recall, and Demolition Man.

Did you even read the article? The whole point of the modernist livery is to represent American soft power - culturally, economically, and diplomatically - not scream ‘MERICA, FUCK YEAH!!!

This.

Like those cars, Jumpin’ Jack Flash doesn’t have quite the same ring (Or should I say ping?) when you put diesel in it instead of gas.

Honestly, while the vehicle looks interesting, the real highlight of the photo for me is those beautiful side by side shotguns and the incredibly stylish outfits they have on for a day hunting in the English countryside.

The background music isn’t hokey; it’s incredibly appropriate. When the Jeep came on screen, on came The Stars and Stripes Forever! Then when he drove the Kubelwagen, a (probably similarly famous) German sounding march played. Likewise for the British sounding match when the Land Rover appeared.

Isn’t that really what the Pilot Sport Cup 2 is for - extended track driving? As a 20/80 street/track tire it would be the better option.

Interesting. My impression from reading multiple reviews and comparison tests (though none a direct test between the two) was that the 4S was much better in the rain and longer wearing (30k mi warranty for a max performance summer tire!), but had similar dry performance to the SS.

I’m so confused right now.

I still don’t understand why a company would throw away 80+ years of brand equity. To be ‘edgy’ and push styling in a new direction?

I was going to suggest that you actually meant ‘Stroller Tetris’, but then I realized that Stroller Jenga is probably just as big a problem when making stops on a trip.

After doing a little research, I have found that while those are still purpose built race tires branded as the Pilot Sport for Formula E, they do use a similar tread pattern to the Pilot Sport 4S, and much of the same technology that allows them to use the same tire for racing in hot or cold and rain or dry conditions.

Not even Pilot Sport Cup 2s? That would seem to be the more obvious choice.