I’m a sucker for TurboFan wheels

It’s not BS, high performance brake pads are much noisier and generate much more brake dust and you’re right in that the difference in normal driving isn’t astronomical. But there is a difference and if you’re trying to get every last ounce of performance out of your car it’s something you’ll have to put up with. If…

I will quietly voice my support. While I agree cars need to be safe, I know there will be no half measure like you speak of. Here in MA, I’ve watched inspections grow from simple safety, through emissions and dyno tests up to California emissions. Once the local muckety mucks get a taste of the sweet expired sticker…

First, actually make it.

BMW S70/2

Game, set, and match!

This needs more love. Why the hell isn’t the S70 the top pick here?

There is only one, and that is the BMW S70/2

One that’s wreathed in golden crown.

The BMW S70/2 used in the McLaren F1 which (as far as I know) is still the fastest naturally aspirated production car

Merlin v12... technically its in this car

McLaren F1 during testing.

Fap material.

Old enough to not get hacked, or recalled on a monthly basis.

Yeah, I think the axle one is 'forced scope creep' aka "I really should have thought of this at first but didn't" as opposed to, "You know, while I have this open, I should really make it ready for this update I might want to do someday but wasn't in my original concept/plan/budget..."

I bought a Harbor Freight torque wrench about ten years ago thinking well it will snap in a year or so and I will buy a really nice one. The thing is still going strong and is still accurate tested against a friend's wrench that cost multiples of what I paid for mine.

I'll second that. I wouldn't go there if, say, I had to earn a living with my tools, but I've had pretty good luck so far with tools from Harbor Freight.