A big reason for the many, many gears is that an ICE engine runs more efficiently and cleaner in a narrow rpm range. Winding the engine up and down may be fun but its not really the best. This is also one of the advantages of a hybrid or cvt. For example an engine for a water pump or generator does not have to deal…

Gallhuber had an amazing second run, “volle gas!”. She had nothing to lose and let her skis swim down the hill instead of grinding each turn. This is a vast exaggeration but that’s sort of the feeling. Its really fast but you can lose control or straddle in an instant. Mikaela knew she had to perform and could not…

The light fallen snow is not a problem but lately I’ve run over those icy chunks of snow all over montreal roads lately with my mom’s honda fit. They are not rocks but they can do some damage !

I think you are right on this one. Most (automatic) drivers know of “Drive”, “Park” and “Reverse”. That’s it. When the 911 dispatcher told him to put it in neutral maybe he thought she meant “Park” and that would cause him to crash.

Bro, I want a tattoo of that !

Gotta disagree with you on that one. I think most modern cars are overpowered. Sure you may not fly up steep hills fully loaded but it will be enough.

Some of the most lethal driving I have ever done or seen is in ‘small european villages’.

I recall me and my dad gathering firewood with the ‘79 ford econoline (carb and no cat) and we were running out of gas on a back road. My dad poured in the pre mix gas for the chainsaws. We made it to the gas station OK and never had any problems later.

Hello Norway, just joking around. I am from Quebec and British Columbia and I ski a lot so I have been on a lot of snowy roads . More than a few times I wish I had a wrc car with studded tires and the driver to get me to ski area quickly and safely ! Skiing in Norway is on my list too.

They cheat with narrow studded tires.

Are you kidding ? The abuse those things get !

He talks in circles about things barely related to the question to give the impression that he is giving a detailed answer. Typical politician stuff.

So I can buy a merc with a diesel, manual transmission and a solid rear axle? Maybe even brown ?

I recall rocking my way out of a tricky parking spot at Kirkwood ski area with my ‘87 celica. When I finally got out (was really maybe 3 minutes) two snowboarders who were watching the whole process said “Dude, you need 4wd”. They were probably Californians that were brainwashed by their government that you must have…

Should have gone backwards, with gravity, makes a huge difference. When parking on snow/icy conditions, always try to ‘park up’ so you can roll out.

True. I see lots of contractors using vans. All you gear and materials stay dry. More room and the loading floor is not so damn high like modern pickups.

If you have a yard plant a few trees. We did this and had a “local” tree every 3-6 years. Then it got burned in the wodstove, carbon neutral energy, but that is another debate.

I grew up in Quebec, in an english speaking neighbourhood, and in elementary school in the 70's we played “soccer baseball” every recess. So at least in the olden days it was “soccer baseball”.

Overly confident pick up truck drivers, what a surprise.

Hey look, a jackass and a horse.