I wrote this before Mark Fields was announced as Mulally's replacement, but it's simple: either Ford's next-gen platforms have to be more flexible (a la VW's MQB platform) in terms of tech and the actual hard points of the platform so that they can be scaled up for luxury cars and down for mainstream ones, or cut… Read more

Okay, I think I've got it. I'll probably be making the split sometime this weekend if not before. Read more

So let me get this straight: I can do this to separate my commenting account from my blog, correct? Read more

I can't believe that no one has brought this up yet: Deals on washes, waxes, clay kits, wash mitts, towels, good wash buckets and so on. You know, stuff to detail your car with. None of this stuff is cheap if you go with an accessible and reputable brand like Meguiar's or Mother's. In fact, I just dropped over $70… Read more

Funny you should mention Mr. Sheaves. This whole KL Cherokee Dakar suspension/lift kit concept business somewhat reminds me of the "Lil' Blue" IFS suspension concept he worked on (which was a study in how to adapt an adequate IFS to a vehicle such as the Jeep Wrangler). Read more

Flummoxed how? By sales of KJ lift kits? Or were they frustrated by the process of engineering them? Because there are lift kits for KJ (as well as KK) Liberties/Cherokees on the market.

Your prices are way off. Read more

No offense but that's a poor excuse of an excuse, for a lack of better words. Read more

So it sounds to me like lifting a KL Cherokee is a process of replacing the front halfshafts with new ones and swapping the front and rear struts out with coilovers? Or am I missing something entirely here? Read more

Thank you, sir! I really appreciate that. :) Read more

Forgot a sketch:

If I mentioned the "corporate grille," we wouldn't be having this discussion right now. ;) Read more

Top GTi: Fresher and cleaner. Read more

More than likely, my nine year-old self didn't save any copies of them.

Thank you kind sir! I'm glad you enjoyed the read. :)

Sir, I will have to demand you apologize for posting that lovely Leon Cupra. I'll have you know my support group has recommended unconditional abstinence from viewing any SEAT-related material. Read more

I'd be interested in seeing the results from such a challenge.

Good lord, I had completely forgotten about the last of the last-generation Eclipses. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to remove my eyes with some old tow hooks I keep out in the garage. (I don't care if they're dull-ended, I'll find a way.)

It depends on the car, and more specifically the color of the car, I think. Black rims suit certain cars while it cheapens others.

Awesome post! Thanks for commenting and bringing some real science to the conversation!