Hmm, to me that’s hideous. Not just “Why did you take your McLaren to the lowrider shop for a paint job” ugly, but actual damn hideousness. Ugh.

Started with mfg., moved on to retail and services something something...

You’re right. It’s a subjective category that you must have a ludicrous skill level to qualify for judging, thus earning respect. 

King Ranch and snow plow is hilarious, but I’m a Texan.

I would just do that burnout thing. You don’t want to keep those feelings in. It’s bad for your stress levels.

maybe they will help Lotus and get their mr2.

What I saw was him expecting the deceleration from downshifting but it never came and that sent the whole corner setup to fucksville. It did actually downshift about the time he hit the boulder, as best I can see.

I’m sorry to be the 70th star, but it had to be done. 

All the more reason to become an inhabitant to turn it around.

Dammit, I was looking at those carbs going “can it be?”

It’s OK. As long as it doesn’t disappear for years and return as a crossover, remember, it’s OK. 

In all fairness, a trip to the wrecking yard for a new axle because you broke the old one makes your entire sweaty body feel inadequate. 

If you’re a supplier to an auto mfg. the level of quality system you’re required to have includes data integrity controls far beyond keeping shit like that from happening. I wouldn’t want to be the person who supposedly audited it right now. 

I worked for a friend for a while who’s a small indy mechanic and we did pre-purchase inspection. Most of the comments here have covered the basics (fluids, rubber, belts, etc.), but since you mentioned it, I’m a big fan of checking the suspension joints. For example, push up on the A-arm to see how far it moves in…

Note to self: add violin neck brake handle for drift car

It’s just math. We have it down to the second and .xxx. Or better, if you need.

All the cars that consist of flat planes, but not the good ones.

You can do that. I’d like mine with a jalapeno slice in there.

But I do visit Chicago and eat catchup on hotdogs. Does it piss you off even more spelled like that?