Probably because some of them can afford to be heavier. Since so many race regulations have a minimum weight requirement teams sometimes have to add weight back in to meet the rules. Now granted, they're adding it very strategically, but that affords you the opportunity to eat a cheeseburger now and then.

Absolutely true. Anytime I see a wrap (that isn't advertising) I wonder what they're hiding. With this car being so cheap and having a wrap, there's a virtual guarantee that something is amiss.

I've never been to Europe but my parents go there at least once a year and often drive when they do. They always talk about driving on terrifyingly narrow and curvy backroads that would barely accommodate a full-size car, much less at any speed. Whereas here, I have the capability of making the 35 mile cruise to my…

That's called brand identity! They look alike on purpose. They're just taking a que from Audi.

Perhaps in name only but I'd be all for him showing that skill level while he's at OSU.

Yes, the offroading community is under attack right now by environmentalists. Although unnoticed by the environmentalists, the offroading community have been outspoken supporters of protecting public lands up until the point where they were banned from said lands.

Absolutely. They'd alienate the majority of their customer base by appearing to be pro-communism.

I strongly disagree with your conclusions. As an avid outdoorsman, which at times includes offroading (in a Jeep), I greatly appreciate the land use issues currently facing all types of outdoor recreation. Unfortunately the government has closed thousands of miles of once public trails in recent years. Once-open…

This. It's a gamble that has not yet paid off.

But if we're never going on a track and instead are driving on normal roads, when will we get to enjoy the better weight distribution and driving enjoyment? More horsepower is a lot more fun on open highway or pulling away from a stoplight...

They helped establish Acura as brand, but you don't see many around, especially compared to their Lexus competitors.

That's a real shame. My somewhat boring car, with my entire family in it, still has a 20%-25% better power-to-weight ratio. And handles pretty well, to boot.

I know there has to be another way. It may be illegal but I'm pretty sure if you could smuggle a car into the U.S. you could swap some parts and VIN's with a similar wrecked car with a title. Then tag it as the American junked car you have the title for. Once tagged as the junk car you're free and clear.

Or the compressor will burn up in the middle of July... Or both.

Came looking for this. Leaving satisfied.

I'm impressed at how spot-on this is. When everyone is united in a common interest, communicates, and has a clear role, you can do amazing things.

I had to vote Crack Pipe. It's an awesome car, and I'd drive the piss out of it, and the whole Ronin similarity makes it particularly special, but it's not worth $15,000. For a $15,000 outlay up front with the looming potential of significant future expenses you're better off getting a similarly competent vehicle…

I like the theory that they were inflated in a sauna which could be 125° and would keep with the letter of the NFL rules as the pressure would be correct when filled and no air would have to be let out.

Oh man, the memories! That takes me right back to 4th grade.

That's the point. It's a mom-mobile, and would appear to be a very competent one at that.