'01-'02 BMW Z3 M Coupe. Looks only a mother could love. Only 690 built with the S54 engine in North America.
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2 wheels - LeMons version.
Please don't name that....thing.... after my home state.
On one of my laps with my instructor on the 'Ring, I was cruising along when he said, "I think you had better pull to the right."
I feel like this is the morning after when you realize how spoiled you've been in your past life. While I know I'll see your smiling face at future LeMons events (with me in a dress, canadian gear, or hot dog costume... more to come on that), our weekend conversations will be surely missed.
@Buster Brew: True, and I'll accept that. My comment (ranting) is mostly because I'm lamenting simpler days.
@LastAndLeast: $15k for a good full-size work pickup sounds like a steal right now.
Speaking from the perspective of a Montana farmkid who's driven pickups (trucks to those city dwellers) my entire life, the exponential cost increase of these vehicles over the last 40 years has been the biggest cause of worry for me.
@HighHeadBlues: Thanks! >_<!
@Bad Juju and the Axle Tramps: Hmm. My info is bad, it seems.
@CopterBob: Responding to both the lane-splitter posts:
@Scandinavian Flick: Agreed 100%. The Cali RiderCourse programs were really helpful when I was just starting out. I'm tempted to give the Advanced course a shot too. (Insurance discount!) [www.ca-msp.org]
I commute on my bike (east of SF) every now and then. Splitting lanes in stopped traffic is by far the most nerve-racking part of my ride. Every time, there's always one guy who forgot to check his blind spot when he dive bombed into that half-open spot.
@vpcmotorsport: 2 player game? I see only one guy..
@srteach001: That was a very informative video. Thanks for sharing that!
A tidbit to think about - The elements of fire are three things, heat, fuel, and air.
Finally. I've been listening to my iPhone with my headphones for years at work, and now I can actually listen through the speakers I have.
That was awesome. Well done.
Growing up in Montana, all I heard was "Chevy" this and "Ford" that and big blocks with tons of horsepower that drove in straight lines like you wouldn't believe.