I still think strength is an issue. Synchros are relatively small, fragile parts compared to gears themselves. Also, they can not only break, but in the case of multi-cone synchros, wear out due to friction materials in them. You made the comment earlier, about filling the trans with metal shavings. A synchro will…

Ahh, good call. Obviously there's no Federal regulation, but it could vary by state. In Virginia, though, it is not a requirement.

See, I have the opposite feeling. To me, the deuce looks like a warmed over Freightliner or something, but the 1078 looks like some kind of badass military vehicle. Though to be honest, either one would be an absolute blast to have and drive around.

Love the term "muscle biplane." The only thing more badass than a hot rod, is a hot rod airplane.

Air brakes are a unique animal, so it pays to learn about them anyways, they do require frequent inspections and such. And if something goes wrong, they behave differently than normal brakes, so it's best to learn.

It's WAY stronger than synchros. To the point that, 50 years ago, you couldn't really build a synchro that would last any reasonable amount of time in a truck like that. That means less wear and tear, less maintenance, or conversely, more time on the road, makin' more money.

Look into an M1078 4x4 or it's bigger brother the M1083 6x6. They are a bit more expensive than a deuce, but a nice blend of modern performance and military simplicity. Also, there's some other vehicle out there using the same axles, apparently you can swap gear ratios, and it will be good for something like 72mph.

VW Saxomat!

Looks like someone tried to copy this after eating some magic mushrooms.

No worries on resurrecting an old thread. But yeah, I have no idea why we can't do this. Especially now adays, manufacturers are building 3D models of everything in a car anyways, so it's not like an extra step. I mean, we'd need a few years of co-development, I think. Crash testing real cars and doing model…

This is getting batshit crazy, I swear. Also, pictured, Koenigseggs eventual Regera successor.

Fancy!

So Ford has a lovely new small commercial van which is the perfect size for the USPS, and a car with an efficient hybrid drivetrain. Combine the two, and you've got an excellent mail truck.

All good points. Like I said, I don't think it's a terrible idea, just unlikely. But worth looking into, at the least.

Only problem with carrier launching is its hard on air frames. The A-10 is a tough bastard, but I think that's one of those capabilities you have to design in from the get-go. Also, they would need to be fitted with some sort of folding wing or something to reduce their deck footprint. I could see that being a…

I think it may be the added volume of the helmet, but this looks almost cartoonish, like an adult riding a child's tricycle.

I agree with you. You're right, you can't buy a Cadillac for significantly cheaper than it's German equivalent, but most people think you should. Every thread I ever read about Cadillac is "well it seems like a nice car, but not as good as BMW/Audi/Mercedes. If they want to have any hope of selling, they need to be…

Neutral: What Are Your Cadillac Thoughts? Should they keep prices up? Should they change their model? Should they build more trucks?

That doesn't work in the long run though. A few people are going to buy them because they see it as a huge value BMW killer. But when you jack the price, all the people that are in the market that heard their friends got this great M3 slayer for 25% less are going to go see it at the same price point as the M3 now,…

I think you make a good point, but I think in this segment competitive pricing is actually a sales advantage.