No, that front end is just horrible. Doesn't match the rest of the car at all, and doesn't match the vibe that the first gen version had.

There are other routes on El Cap that have been free climbed*, but not many of them. The photographers had it easier than the climbers, at least for the "climbing" part of their jobs. They use ascenders to move up the ropes instead of their hands and feet or gear on the rock.

Because it's awesome. As a climber myself, that's all I can really say, I guess (even though I would never do what these guys did, because it's a different type of climbing then what I do. I'm a boulderer).

The photographers are likely not really climbing at all. They will be using ascenders for going up the rope, not using their hands or gear to get up. Here's a how-to: How to Big Wall Climb: Ascending Technique

My 2005 Echo can manage on freeways, even with only 106 hp. Living in Winnipeg, I don't often have to worry about merging at high speeds, because drivers here stop in the merge lane, and traffic is only going 60 kph in an 80 kph zone (it's infuriating). But! When I do travel to Minneapolis/SLC/Calgary/Vancouver, I'm…

Few benefits? What if you want to travel, at your leisure, where public transportation doesn't go? Or are you someone who has no desire to see anything outside of a city? No disrespect meant by that, I'm genuinely curious.

This also gets my vote. Also, because of the extra durability (and because I'm not scared of it), I'll be holding on to my pre-BPA-scare versions. MEC (like a Canadian REI) was offering a full refund for any age of Nalgene bottle when the BPA thing happened, and my wife returned all of ours. I was not pleased! I went…

This also gets my vote. Also, because of the extra durability (and because I'm not scared of it), I'll be holding on…

What a useless calculator. My 2005 Toyota Echo wasn't on the list! I must know how much power I need to get to 250.

I know you're not supposed to put the metal part in the dishwasher, but I have been for a couple of years with no problems at all. YMMV

I know you're not supposed to put the metal part in the dishwasher, but I have been for a couple of years with no…

The Crosstour (along with the Malibu Maxx) is not a wagon. It's a lifted sedan with a sloping rear window.

My daughter is 2, so the word "vagina" hasn't really been needed yet. But, my wife taught her where her "boobies" are, and it's pretty hilarious when she points at them. "BOOBIES!" With a big smile on her face.

Look for a used Ikea kitchen. My daughter has the "DUKTIG" and it's a natural wood color. It's awesome. http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/…

Don't get me wrong, sunroofs are fun, and I enjoy them whenever I drive a car with one. I just carry tons of stuff on my roof, and I don't want to have to worry about the glass. Dirt, sand, dropping kayaks on the roof... all that stuff happens on the regular, and sheet metal is much more resilient. ;)

I wholeheartedly agree on a Yaris XRS. Except no sunroof please. I currently have an '05 Echo that gets kayaks and other gear thrown on top, and I have no interest in babying a sunroof. But I'd love 160 hp in that little car!

Just like people wearing a shirt from their favorite store or brand, I am happy to leave the dealer plate frames on my car. I had a great buying experience there, and the ongoing service has been great too. I really don't mind telling other people about them (Frontier Toyota in Winnipeg, Manitoba).

I remember my first ride where I got pushed into the seat good and proper from the acceleration. It was my uncles '67 Chevy Nova II with a 305. He has a 350 in it now, and I think I need another ride real soon.

Where can I check out some of your photos from your platform? When I read your description, this is who came to mind, of course...

Everybody else might want to cruise on a smooth highway in their golden years in a tiny car, but I'm fully planning on getting dirty in my dream car, with rock climbing and camping equipment filling up the back and roof.

I don't think the pleasure comes only from the destruction of the car, but what it represents. If you rally race, your car will get damaged. Drag race? Molten rubber sticking to your rear bumper. Drifting? Cracked bumpers, bald tires, and more molten rubber sticking to things. You could even get pylons stuck under the…

I understand what this video is trying to get across, but I don't think it's effective in they way they're approaching it. There needs to be a large, fit woman, approaching smaller, weaker men. This would more closely match the "construction worker catcalling a young girl" situation more closely. As a fit grown man, I…