I’m doubting the 400 HP part, as it would bump it up quite a bit in class, but somewhere in the mid 300’s might seem appropriate as the Focus RS is directly taking aim at the STI. The 2.2 liter part I totally agree on, as it should only take a mild rework of the FA20. Can we say a 20 year anniversary 22B?

She doesn’t have to get it. Explain to her that the german car will cost twice as much to maintain. Tell her it gives the car a better resale value. Tell her it makes you feel more manly. Tell her you can’t live without it. Roll around on the floor screaming and kicking. Threaten to hold your breath. Then she’ll get…

1. 1999 Chrysler 300M

When I worked at GRR (Gerald R Ford in Grand Rapids, MI) we had our scales calibrated weekly. They are actually surprisingly extremely accurate, because weights and balances on a plane are crucial.

There is 3 or 4 near me. I drool every time one drives by.

You are more than welcome to think that. Have fun in your fantasy land.

So long as this is something the manufacturers are “offering as standard” then whatever. If it becomes government mandated, then it becomes a problem. Less accidents results in lower insurance premiums for everyone, which is great. However, every time the government says “everyone must have this” then the companies…

See, if I purchased it a set of racing buckets would be installed, and literally everything from the stock interior would go. Interior not a factor IMO.

EJ251 swap into a 1996 Impreza. I had to “merge” the wiring harnesses to get the engine to run. By merge, I mean hack the main harness in half and figure out which wires went to the other harness. The whole swap (working on nights and weekends) took me about 4 months.

Engineers don’t need to think up a new safety feature for cars, what we need is continuing education requirements and road tests to renew and keep your driver’s license.

So....fresh graffiti canvas, no? I forsee a giant “JALOPNIK” mural going in...

He goes out to eat at restaurants and leaves $5 tips on several hundred dollar bills. He really did have this coming - karma is only as much of a bitch as you are.

All I want to do is rescue that poor Baja.

These must be required apparel for any and all Jaguar E-Type owners.

I once told someone that I drove a Subaru and my wife had a Mazda, his immediate response was “Ya like them rice burners, huh?” And in case you were wondering, he drove a Chevy pickup.