Any friend worth the term would, far from considering it a burden, actually want to help you, even if only to listen. It’s basically the definition of friend. I say this not as someone who’s been assaulted, but as someone whose friends have talked of being assaulted. Just let it all out, but try to talk to people who…

Actual good-guy development, sure. But the weakest villain in Trek movie history, imo. I mean, fake-God was laughable, but at least he was compelling. Even V’ger was better developed.

Actual good-guy development, sure. But the weakest villain in Trek movie history, imo. I mean, fake-God was…

Ah, thanks. Though, if the logic is to judge from the consequences, it seems like that should be codified.

Out of curiosity, why is a civil rule like this even allowed to stand? Criminal laws that don’t allow you to know whether you are violating them (at least where a clear cut standard could be established instead) have be thrown out. I realize mens rea doesn’t always apply but ... this rule alone is bullshit.…

Not at any given time. With helical gears, instantaneously, one shaft is pushed one direction and the other is pushed the other direction. Your idea could result in no net thrust over time, but that would do you no good.

The cheat was originally designed to reduce startup clatter in Audis, and VW clearly valued its ability to keep urea consumption low. But the only effect on energy should be a little more to refresh the SCR. It’s the pre-SCR cars that are unfixable without killing performance or fitting SCR.

So, the other automakers can sue VAG for this, right? I’m all for them losing even more money, the unrepentant asswipes.

Yes, this response is belated. Whatever.

Mostly, I have a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from UT-Austin.

“A masterpiece of engineering”... “looks a lot like what’s on Ken Block’s Hoonicorn”

Uh, no and no. This is remarkably poorly designed. That front suspension, in particular, is not remotely as strong as the Hoonicorn’s and has far more chassis deflection unless the tube walls are hella thick, which is a stupid way to…

$300+ for small furniture pieces featuring veneer and made in Vietnam? Pffft. Don’t be seduced by glossy websites.

$300+ for small furniture pieces featuring veneer and made in Vietnam? Pffft. Don’t be seduced by glossy websites.

What makes you think “maintenance” means more than fluids and pads?

More like catshit — to which pseudoscience also attributes mind-altering properties.

You’ve just got to expand it: Anal Grand Tour
Or pronounce it Britishly: Oh, he’s an anal git.

The Barchetta is not a barchetta, it’s just a convertible.

A highly rated Bluetooth OBDii scanner can be had for $25 nowadays. Get u 1.

Neutral: Can Mazda Make Diesels Work?

It’s more about the difference between emissions regs. The Euro 5 regs are less stringent -> it’s easier for VW’s diesels to be fixed to comply with their regs than ours -> less diminished value.

We do get it, as the Lexus CT200h.

Corruption is certainly one of the most important issues in politics, but this is one topic where money has the least influence. The NRA’s lobbying budget is tiny for the power they wield. So where does the power come from? They have millions of members already primed by racism and imaginary Wild West nostalgia whom…