I think there is room for concern about being too protective - even though you are correct about fatalities for a lot of activities going down. For example, I feel that it’s that overprotective tendency that is at the root of the anti-vaccine movement. Being so scared of doing something wrong, parents are ignoring all…
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I agree completely on the backup camera. If there was a car that should have one, the RF is it. The cross traffic warning is nice - but the car is like a tiny ninja backing up surrounded my elephants. I can’t see anything and cars in parking lots sure can’t see me till I am already out in the lane. Haha, so many…
I will offer a counterpoint to the other RF owner. I still wish they offered it in a traditional removable targa. I wouldn’t mind losing the trunk space while the top is off since I could always put it back on if I needed it. I am assuming the function of a non-powered panel would be as simply as the soft top,…
Oh man, this is terrible - but now I totally want to be “jewsplained” at. You made me laugh - thanks! I can’t wait to think of other amusing x-splaining concepts.
I think I disagree a bit. I think the two are both charismatic, but in different ways, each working more or less for some people. Keaton always had a darker, brooding intensity. Clooney is the lighter, cheerful with a sensitive side type. I think they appeal stronger to different people. But balance that against…
Haha, you haven’t been looking at prices of really old ones, then. Unless you mean a 996, every old 911 has gotten bonkers expensive. I did a Hemmings search and was 14 pages into the results before I found anything below 80 grand. Amusingly, I found a 1971 911T for a mere 39,500 - with no carpet, rust and a bunch of…
Oh man, you haven’t been playing games with adult men much lately if you think this behavior is isolated to teens. Adult guy gamers are some of the most toxic, sexist and horrifying humans I have ever come across. There are days I nearly quit games with multiplayer elements - but my friends do it and it keeps me…
I can’t speak for all men, obviously, but I am horrified. And terrified these women won’t receive a fair listen or justice. Porn just needs to go, while sex and women positive movies exist, I don’t think it outweighs the shit like this, along with so many others ills it engenders.
Haha, I wonder how many people will know what Grappa is - or that it is way worse than beer as a pre-hoon beverage. Nice one.
I had the discussion about turning and shifting with flappy paddles. And the short answer is - you don’t normally shift while turning, at least while driving spiritedly. That said, there are cars that mount the paddles in a static position on the column, which is what I am more familiar with.
Foster care for children is one of those topics so many people just don’t pay attention to these days. My parents fostered a handful of kids when I was in middle school and one of my best friends mother was a social worker with the state foster program. That will open your eyes.
Haha, my first thoughts to the bar trick were “That’s kind of a cheesy move.” and “I wonder if the woman would worry I hang out in a bar so much they know my name.” And that’s why there is no sure fire move.
I agree. This man’s story is just devastating. And we all need to stop more often and remember we are ignorant of so many aspects of other people’s lives. It’s so easy to make judgements using the ourselves as a barometer - but you have to look at what the other person has been through or needs going forward.
You are incorrect on your determination about hybrid tech. We (Americans) have been chasing the 40-50 mpg car instead of chasing the 20-25 mpg large truck/SUV. The Tourag V8 got mpg in the low to mid teens. Increasing that to 21 actually saves much more gas than you think, partly because MPG is a bad way to express…
Interesting bit - seems there has been some movement on that:
My thought was autocross, too. Mostly a bunch of self-wrenching, want-to-go just a little faster peeps. I haven’t chatted much with the highly modified groups, but everyone was friendly - looking for tips on which corner to shave a second from and what you can do to tweak your car. My only complaint are the few that…
I’d like to think that, too - except that we have had this fatality rate for a long time. People know about it - there have been discussions about changes to drivers education and licensing. But no real changes. People want the manufacturers to make safer cars and do the work for them. People even rank safety high on…
There is something glorious about relentless pessimism. This analogy only works if there are no space launches. You can’t have a “scam” when you have a paying contract for a service you provide. SpaceX is actively launching satellites and supplies to the Space Station. While it may that they are not able to reach the…
Ugh. I had to respond - the only people who find the 9K redline to be preferable are people who like to quote stats. The AP2 motor was better in daily driving and just as good on the track. Including all the other improvements that happened as the car cycled, you’d be a rice-boy loving twit to get the AP1 simply…