And here too, though I haven’t read the whole thing: https://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/pdf/esv/esv16/98s5o01.pdf
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Actually, the reason why the US and Europe have largely different standards comes down to airbags and seat belts. In Europe, the presumption is that seat belts are worn and work in concert with airbags for safety. In the US, the presumption is that seat belts will not be worn and the airbag is the primary safety…
Here’s an idea - make an American car on par with a German car. What a concept!
Yeah, in a sense I suppose so but then you get into divvying points based on race length etc. I think that’s kind of a draw of Championship Series racing is that you have multiple tracks playing to multiple strengths and weaknesses and yet they’re all worth essentially the same thing. A win (even a stage win) is a…
Are they also allowed an extra set of tires? While the race is the same excruciating distance, NASCAR have essentially just mandated that they race for Cup points for one additional stint. Like you said, it’s now the most valuable race on the calendar.
I believe the truck arm spacer or shim that is NOT completely static (aka, always mated to the surface, aaka it allows the truck arm to move around a bit) would mean that the rear axel would be able to move. That could mean up and down, affecting aerodynamics, or even better allow it to move side to side creating a…
Ha, well my dad drove it for 5 years straight before that. We got it while I was in high school. At that time mom and brother had their cars, and Dad still had his “first midlife crisis” car which was a 1988 Saab 900 turbo convertible. Brother had a Discovery, but that stayed home for me when he went to college.…
Forgot about that, I need to check it out again. Back in the early 2000s, due to someone clobbering my Saab (my second most favorite car I ever had), I was left only with the A. So I drove that for two years straight before having to move to start graduate school. I need to check back and see how our experiences…
Try it with an 86 year old car. Also a lot easier than you’d think UNLESS you commute on an interstate. Then, impossible.
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FINALLY, something ELSE for people to chop up other than beautiful old Fords!!!! Save the Antiques!!!!
You’re right.
Well it started life in Memphis (first owner) so not too too far from there, relatively. I’m the third owner. I don’t know how many were originally done in this color scheme (Bronson yellow, seal brown, with vermillion wheels), but it’s obviously my favorite. This one has had a paint job but it’s the same scheme as…
Ahh, well that would be another one entirely. Never had it in that area. I’m always excited to see another Bronson Yellow though!
Used to be.
Ha, I’ve told a few of them over here. The story of this car continues to transcend mere car ownership.
As I’m inclined to claim, this old girl is my 1931 Ford Model A. I drive her as many chances as I get which, in the South, is quite a lot. I started driving it when I was 16 and later on it spent 2 years as my only car. Whenever Doug used to inquire what he should buy and live with, I never hesitated to tell him to…
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literally not possible without severing your frenulum, no?