As someone who swapped the TMIC for a FMIC, I can honestly say for driveability I prefer the TMIC. The FMIC just adds so much lag for not that much of a gain until you go to a larger turbo. 

I bought my 2015 s4 6mt new.  Had to custom order it and wait 3 months because dealers didn't stock any manual cars with reasonable options.

The subtle differences between specific TT trim levels from one year to the next is the kind of stuff the Audi TT forums will live for in 2038.

I really want to talk to the guy you interviewed who called it a “wolf in sheep’s clothing.” Like, dude...have you even looked at the thing?

BMW design department: How the hell do we make this front end work?

Case in point:

“Nobody tries anything different or daring anymore.”

From the angle of the hatch I believe it is a (heavily modified) Lada Samara

There are companies now that can 3d print sand cores. If you have a CAD model to 3d print, you can print the cores, cope and drag. Then, have a foundry pour it.

$10-$15k estimated for a Lola with LeMans pedigree?!?

I heard about, and was looking at, this last night.

Here’s my entry for “let’s do it”:

Everything makes sense now with this. I can now speak Sanskrit, and I’ve learned how to divide by zero.

Viper is a snake.

Did both cars are sharing the same plates? That’s interesting.

Die Another Day, the movie that cast this man to play a Korean:

Motus! They actually sell that as a crate motor and it’s pretty stout! I’m from Birmingham, AL (where they’re made), and have spoken with several of their guys, been to open houses, etc. Their engine is basically a Chevy LS cut in half (their words).

Plus they made this thing with one:

Your google image search-fu is strong as always! Wish I had more than one star to give you.

Perhaps this will help while in the Arctic.