The RTS is indeed stainless steel! There are some steel parts that can rot out (the engine cradle, for example) but mine does not have that problem.

I’ve noted a few times that the bus was sold. In every instance the person came by, got shocked at the rust, then turned away. Oof. lol

A lot of districts buy buses that require as little training as possible. Many jurisdictions require air brake endorsements, which buying a bus with hydraulic brakes gets around.

I’m so glad you were able to escape the bus’ curse so lightly. It’s funny how a relatively small profit or loss can make the difference between a fondly-remembered mishap and simmering regret.

Still seems like you have the wrong platform for an RV. Both school and transit buses are designed for going slowly from stop-to-stop. Neither is really meant to be hurtling down the highway for hours on end. You really need to find a proper highway coach. But the RTS is certainly a better start than a rusty school…

Oh I loved “Dead Like Me”

You could get hit by a toilet seat from outer space too.

It has a taste for boaters now.

A Florida wildlife officer will put the bridge down. It has a taste for boaters now.

If we’re being pedantic, ALL crashes occur during some sort of landing.

Landings are by far the most dangerous moments in a flight. The final decent and landing phases make up only four percent of flight time, but account for an incredibly 49 percent of fatal accidents

Common accidents are-

Oh I’m sure the comments on this will be just... ugh. but I’m gonna try anyway.

There’s a stoplight near my house that’s got some kind of trigger that my bike cannot make switch. Because it’s a side road to main road, the light just won’t change unless triggered. So as a cyclist, I have the option of waiting until a…

Everyone that knows cars - “Minivans are horrible, would never own one.”

It means Ford wasn’t able to produce enough. 

The Ridgeline has always been relatively expensive and niche. It starts over $37k. Beating it should be pretty easy.

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Look, when it comes to Fins wanting to mess with Russians the Russians should be happy all they’re losing is boats.

It depends on the car but a 2000 Civic Si would work just fine using this method. I see a few other comments stating the exact opposite of this, but I’ve been driving 90's Japanese 4-bangers for a decade and they are all capable of taking off from a standstill in this manner. I’ve taught plenty of people using this…

This was a neat read. I really like these DIY projects that kind of “bring the most” out of the car you have. Your sound deadening and insulation mods are something I feel like a lot of people would overlook without realizing how much they can do for their car’s refinement.