I’ll admit, I like these simple round beams more.

I’d say that’s a bit of a stretch for a “disaster”. A 3-link solid axle with panhard bar is a very reliable piece, and if done right can give predictable handling (i.e. Boss 302).

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And they still xeroxed his driver’s license before he bought every one.

Baja Bug > Super Beetle

I was not aware that volcanic eruptions caused lightning.
Holy shit guys.

I was thinking the same as you, just give me airbags and ABS. I’m ok with defeatable traction control, too, since I can use it or not.

Since the ‘Ring taxi has already been said..

PEPSI MAXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

All cars come with ABS too. Hasn’t it been required since 2011 or so?

No, ABS is mandated by federal safety standards. New cars in the US are no longer available without it.

I’m pretty sure all new cars have ABS (in the U.S. at least). I think traction control is also mandated, or is going to be soon. Maybe I'm wrong but I feel like I read that somewhere.

Do rally lights count as safety tech? Road illumination is important.

That was what I was going to say, I’d like it & its standard equipment now, so I wouldn’t really be paying extra for it. As long as I could disable it via fuse or something.

and these are the obedient clones lacking the capacity for free will.

and be prepared to shell out another $2,500 when the battery dies!

Also usable as the iVibrate