The one you didn’t make. j/k.

For a track car, beyond the typical pads/fluid and tires recommendations (which I agree with), the mod that surprisingly saved me a lot of money over the years was a BBK. Between the 1/2 cost pads and the extended rotor life, the BBK has paid for itself at this point.

For street cars, I…

100 mph on the back straight of Shenadoah Circuit isn’t particularly fast either. I hit 104 mph in a stock FRS and 106 with a header and tune. I would imagine the new Supra should be capable of 120+ on the back straight.

What some folks want is to “sort of” drag-race other cars from stop lights without looking like they are. Yes a BRZ can beat minivans and 4-cyl Accords, but not without using all of its 7400 rpm and/or launching. Either of which will expose the fact that, yes, they really are trying to race that soccer mom in her…

... and drifting.

I think you nailed it. My first impressions of both were very different. I remember sitting in a Focus ST and I couldn’t believe how cheap the interior was for a $25k car. Whereas the first time I sat in a new WRX, I was pleasantly surprised how much they had improved the interior. (Admittedly my expectations for the…

As someone whose son needed vacuum assistance for delivery and who also used to own an STI hatch, this story hits really close to home. Amazing seeing the love of a father in action. Hoping and praying everything works out for you, Colleen and the family!

Chevy’s enthusiast lineup has been impressing me over the past few years. From the overachieving 1LE SS Camaros to the supercar-killing C7Z’s... and now they’re branching out off-road with the Colorado ZR2's. All have legitimate performance credentials in their respective markets. I wouldn’t have considered a Chevy…

Few more:

RSX/Type-S
Integra/GSR/Type-R
S2000
Celica/GTS
WRX
MR2 Spyder
240sx

I’m always surprised how many people veer out of their lane. For me that’s an instant red flag that they’re either not paying attention (distracted by smartphone) or don’t possess the skill to drive properly.

Along similar lines are people who fail to notice when the light turns green, especially after surrounding…

Just speaking to the prank aspect of it, I think the girls took it fine and were themselves laughing at the humor of it. If they were crying or seriously distressed, I agree it would have been inexcusable. It’s up to the person playing the prank to know how the person will take the joke and to make sure they will…

Can’t tell what level run group this was, but if this was intermediate this should have been a single black flag IMO — simple pit stop and warning. Not sure the reason for the “triple black flag” unless he was a repeat offender.

If this was in advanced group or at an open track day, I’m not sure it even warrants a…

OCD much? :)

If he’s not obstructing traffic, I don’t have any issues with him parking like that. The driver might be an asshat if there were other available spaces, but I’d just laugh and walk on.

Yes ultimately this lawsuit is a positive. Ideally there will be expert evaluation of the safety of the track (appropriate given the recent deaths) and resolution of any issues they find. I doubt the former instructor will see any personal gain (financial or otherwise) from filing this suit. If anything he will be…

Why would you buy a GT350, skip the Track Pack, then complain when you need it to track? There’s a good chance if Ford includes a bunch of coolers in something it calls a Track Pack, you’ll need those diff/trans coolers too.

The point of the Toyobaru twins is RWD fun. The cars you listed are more practical and comfortable, but can’t match the fun factor. The new Miata is probably the only sub-$30k car that can compete (being lightweight and RWD), but like you said it’s even less practical and the suspension tuning needs work.

Make no mistake - track guys definitely respect the Viper especially in ACR trim with full aero. But for the average enthusiast who will never go to the track and only cares about straight line speed (stoplights or highway), the GT-R is viewed with more awe because of its massive power potential and AWD launches on…

I remember when I first bought a mk6 GTI wondering what the hype was about. It was nowhere near the quickest or sharpest-handling hot hatch. About the only thing I really liked on the car was the interior. Six years into ownership, I have to admit I’ve come full circle on it. The GTI is not a car that’s going to…

Basic driving lesson. When you change lanes, it is 100% your responsibility to do so safely. If your changing lanes forces a car approaching from behind to swerve or hit his brakes, that was an unsafe lane change and you are at fault if there is an accident. In that respect changing lanes is similar to making a…

So similar to the Focus RS then. Big dealer markups on initial orders, but 6 months later they’ll have only sold 3500 cars.