The WRX STI is already rated at 305 hp. So you’re paying $8k for 5 hp and some shiny bits? Take a page out of Dodge’s book, Subaru - you’re doing it wrong.

Ah. You’re right - there’s definitely a scene in one of those movies where the captain takes it past the safety depth, and it starts creaking and groaning, popping rivets, but he keeps going. I can’t remember what movie it’s in - I tried Googling everything and got no hits. Maybe Das Boot did it first and then U-571…

I also failed that test because he purposely took me through a school zone, where the sign said “20 mph 7 AM - 4 PM”. It was 4:01 PM, so I went 30. I argued with him afterwards - obviously didn’t help. In hindsight, being a smartass was not a good idea.

Das Boot was a forced dive past safety depth... I thought the scene where the captain deliberately takes it down was from U-571? Or maybe Hunt for Red October?

He’s basically saying they’re willing to push the envelope past the guaranteed point of safety. If he can find a driver willing to risk blowing a tire at 299 mph, then go for it.

I actually failed my first driver’s test at the ripe age of 16 and one of my instructor’s comments was that I wasn’t turning into the closest lane. I guess they don’t teach that anymore, huh?

You straddle both left turn lanes? That’s a total dick move, wouldn’t you say? Do what most people do - watch the car next to you and if they drift, honk and slow down. It’s not hard.

Came here to say this. The first five seconds of the video highlights about four cars driving straight through a semi trailer. Maybe they’re low-riders and it’s a lifted trailer?

Why even include the VIN if that’s not the actual car? Isn’t it be illegal to advertise a false VIN?

I think you’re assuming that studless winter tires perform better on wet pavement. Studded tires outperform studless options on ice (duh) AND wet/dry pavement (wait what?!) because the rubber compound on studless tires is much softer. You’re better off with studded tires regardless of whether or not you actually break…

It’s the urban equivalent of a bro truck. The only true answer is ‘because I can.’

Whatever engineer thought putting the transfer case shifter closer to the driver is an idiot. I sincerely hope they had no other choice. I would be continually annoyed with reaching over one stick to get to the other.

Why Cassette Tapes Are My Favorite Only Way To Hear Music While Driving

When I was buying my Mazdaspeed3 the dealer made me sign an agreement that said I wouldn’t put chains on my car (chains won’t fit w/o damaging the body anyway). The loan officer laughed and said “as if you’d ever drive this in the snow, anyway!” I promptly told her that’s one of the things I most look forward to.

This is extremely common in the construction industry. I had a few guys on my job recently that worked for our earthwork sub and every day about 15 mins before break they would put their burritos or wrapped up food in the engine compartment of the dozer/loader/paver etc. It’s pretty efficient - you don’t waste time…

It makes you wonder, though, that if automakers knew their customers weren’t going to get a 7.5k credit out the door, would prices for EVs come down? I’ve been looking at EVs recently and they make sure you damn well know about the credit.

The two common theories I’ve heard is that the Willys were easier to stack during transportation with flat or removed windshields. Also, you could lay a soldier flat on a stretcher lengthwise (i.e. feet or head on the bonnet, other half inside the vehicle).

I’ve seen state troopers in OR and WA remove incapacitated cars from highways like this as well. It’s quite useful - they should do it 100% of the time. I wonder if the driver of the car has to sign a liability waiver in case they (the cop) damage the vehicle?

It’s a f-ing travesty that there’s barely 1,200 miles between these four glorious machines. I mean sure, only 132 of the SLS AMG Black series were made so it’s ‘rare’ by modern car standards, but c’mon man. It’s not so vintage or rare you can’t source parts or get it repaired by MB.

As a general rule, it’s usually a good idea to disconnect the car’s battery if you’re going to be messing with wires, too.