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… Read more
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… Read more
Whenever a new sports car is released, it seldom even moves the needle for me until it goes on track. Fortunately,…
This needs more love. Why the hell isn’t the S70 the top pick here? Read more
Using a combination of ramps and a low-friction surface, tyotoys’ Phil Foss figured out how to get Hot Wheels cars…
Old enough to not get hacked, or recalled on a monthly basis. Read more
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..." Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more