This is disgusting. How is he not in Baylor’s penal system already.

Isn’t the more apt conclusion - “any institution that is left to self-police itself, won’t?”

1st gear: FCA saying making quality the first consideration is a bunch of bullshit. Cost will always be the first motivating factor for all of the OEMs. They will award business for a "high quality part" then once the award is through they will hold a methaphorical gun to the suppliers head over the life of the…

I am only trying to get to work, I don’t need a Porsche for the price of a Corolla, I need a Corolla.

Well, then, I guess I was lucky last weekend when I took my kids to the zoo. I was standing in line to get some ice cream, when the person at the counter served the guy in front of me two large cones of “Twist”, when he had order one chocolate & one vanilla. So the server looks up, and says “Anyone want free ice…

No shit, I am hurt he would say that.

Lil Wayne smokes kale?

The car that does the most work in the least amount of time wins. That’s the definition of power, so, no, torque doesn’t win drag races, power does. Torque is just a matter of gearing, so, my 1.8l 4-cyl can make a million lb-ft of torque at the wheels if I gear it that way, but it’s still not going to win any races.

The family is waiting for an apology? Showing up at closing time on a Friday is an azzhat move.

Uhmmm, I think your science is off here and you are mistaking mass and force. On Pluto gravity would press your Beetle down on the surface of Pluto with 150 lbs of force, or about 600 or so Newtons. However, your Beetle still has a mass of 1600/2.2 = 727 kg. So let’s say that on Pluto your engine produces the same…

The acceleration numbers would be much lower for that reason, assuming identical rubber and surface. Plus, a distinct lack of aero downforce would further complicate things in certain cars.

Torch forgot that despite the fact they have less weight, they have the same mass and could not accelerate any faster than on Earth without added traction.

It’s easier to park a giant ass truck in a tight spot by backing in. I suppose that goes for a car and a really tight spot as well.

Not sure what’s so funny about it?

I have to wonder if it’s because people grew up/spent time with people who don’t observe that practice, and so they themselves don’t know it exists. Someone has to tell you to do those things, or you don’t always know.

There is no “right amount of horsepower.” There is, however, a correct answer to the right amount of poundage per horsepower, and that answer is 10lb/hp.

Think Taylor likes slightly out of shape website editors who are in long-term relationships? Because that’s me!

It has to be taking a shit. How has no one said this yet? They have a crazy contraption to allow astronauts to go to the bathroom. Adding to the inherent difficulty is the disastrous nature of failure.

So, from the sounds of it, this was a complete naan-event?

Not at all the same thing. The Excursion is an F250 with an SUV body, could even be had with the 7.3 diesel.