You’re right that acceleration comes easy for EVs. But does that make acceleration less fun?? Would you get in an electric car, blast to 60 in 2.something seconds and be like “eh, any ol’ EV could swing this”? I love when people refer to EV acceleration as a gimmick, being that it’s the same gimmick we’ve been chasing…

I don’t know. I don’t think it’s that hard. I can have fun in a Model 3 Performance (got one) and in a manual Miata (got one) and in a Wrangler (got one). They are all a hoot, obviously in different respects. I don’t know when ‘diving enjoyment’ and ‘driver engagement’ became exclusively tied to the transmission and…

There are so many mirror options for Jeeps. I’ve been through at least four over the last 12 years. Currently I use ‘Mirror Movers’ which attach to the A-pillar with spring loaded arms and ride on bumpers on the doors where the original mirrors attached to allow the doors to open and close. They check all the boxes -…

Wow I.. do not hate that. Huh. 

I hope the transmission stays in one piece. And this is an odd limited edition to me, 197 hp is super doable on an ND Miata (though with FI, not revised heads and engine guts), and wheels, aero, decals, dampers, etc. are all readily available to suit the driver’s specific needs. And Aero Gray? I’m so over gray. Not…

We buy the Wrangler BECAUSE it’s uncivilized. 

What?! There was a new one left?! Why didn’t anyone tell me??? I tried in 2017 but I just wasn’t there yet financially. I could have bought it but business sucked ‘17-’18 and it would have been really rough to keep it. I’m still bitter about it in case that wasn’t obvious. 

And not just Audi. Honeycomb Is Always The Answer

Yep. Which is why I take issue with the idea that this is some ‘black ops’ campaign. Flashing lights is bad for stealth.

I do the wreath.

I saw them tonight, at least four. They make the oddest passes, they’ll come through low in one direction and then high the next. They have white, red, and green flashing lights. My old FPV gear and racing drones aren’t up to the task of catching them and taking photos, but I’m sorely tempted to invest in some digital…

Which climbing gym?

Yes. I’m following his CRX resto as well. I’m also dying to start plating my old hardware now. 

Just put mine on. Nokian Hakka R5s on dedicated, ceramic coated TE37s. This car on snows is an absolute wonder in winter weather. It’s unbelievably good.

XL does come regular cab 4x4 but only 6 or 8 bed. Auto only, no manual anywhere in the lineup. No sliding rear window of any kind available. The folding center seat is sort of benchy, but less cool. Close-ish, but no cigar. 

God how I’d love a standard cab, manual, bench seat, 4x4 pickup with an operable full rear glass. I don’t care about the stickers but this checks so many boxes for me just in fun/utility. I haven’t bought a used vehicle in a long time so no idea about the price, but if Ford offered this configuration today (with the…

This one I can’t even participate in, in part because I don’t have the time to type that much and in part because my brain has repressed a great many of those experiences so they are unavailable without hypnosis.

So, I’m not picking a side or anything here, but:

I’ve only ever met two people who were stoked about/pre-ordered a Cybertruck. Neither ended up taking delivery due to different reasons, but I was genuinely surprised at the interest from both. They were ~60 years old and pretty normal people. The conclusion I eventually came to is that there might be a subset of…