I agree with the premise of the article. It really should be easier for the average Joe to get code info. But I think the real hurdle lies in implementation, especially through Congress.

I wondered if you were taking that tack, but I couldn't help myself.

This man evidently, did not go to enough depth.

Some kind of AC (?) power supply, perhaps. It's marked Volts, Amps, and RPM. Perhaps it's specific to testing those cars.

Dang it, I should know better. Touche.

I like the Russian approach. Where I work in the US aerospace industry, design and building are very much separate. Some consultation with builders is done before the design is finalized, and occasionally lessons-learned are incorporated for the next build, but it's not a very good system.

1) Convinced my brother to get an E39. (used but good condition, 180k miles, $3000, he's quite happy)

1) Convinced my brother to get an E39. (used but good condition, 180k miles, $3000, he's quite happy)

Oh, I use it. It doesn't matter whether the transmission is automatic or manual, the parking brake will be firmly stomped or yanked, as the case may be.

That's when I got mine. 2003.

I "see" what you did there...well done.

Whatever. My Leatherman will save my life someday.

According to your description this "driver" has accumulated a grand total of ([no signals = 50] + [middle finger = 125]) x [combo multiplier = 3] = 525 HPDP Achievement Points.

Plastik?

Nice. The Shoo Shoo Baby. That would be a cool paint scheme. It's currently in the USAF Museum in Dayton, Ohio.

I wondered where the book title came from. Thanks for the clue!

This weapon and others like it (weird and zany weapons of World War II, some of which were canceled, reached limited use, or served as the stepping stones to more viable designs) are covered in this book. It is quite humorous at times, contains historical and technical facts, as well as fictional short stories…

That is a well-done 'shop. I laughed, out loud, in fact.

I've got 2 complete sets of old tires out back behind the shed. I guess I'm screwed. (They make great cushions for resting heavy stuff on.)

You sir, have done us all a service in the collection and curation of this list. #16 agrees.