Comments from DΞLUXE

DΞLUXE commented on What Car Would You Like To See Get Electrified?

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:49:50 EDT

I vote for the FJ Cruiser.
Torque and mud go hand in hand.

DΞLUXE commented on Knight Rider-Themed GPS System Gets Original Voice Of KITT

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:21:04 EDT

I'm buying it. That's all there is to it.
I feel just as guilty as when I admitted wholeheartedly that I enjoyed the third Fast & Furious movie. Shame.

DΞLUXE commented on Aftermarket Plug-In Prius Explodes In Fiery Mess

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:47:40 EDT

@bowlsrus: Even if he was, he'd swear up and down that he didn't start it.

DΞLUXE commented on And The Winner Of The Greatest Use Of Fiero Powertrain: '39 Chevy Rat Rod

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:38:04 EDT

@PatFromGundo: I was thinking the exact same thing. Very similar.
This version is much more deranged, though.

DΞLUXE commented on Genuine Driveshaft Through The Skull Shirts Now Available!

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:55:21 EDT

Got my Large! Only 5 left!

DΞLUXE commented on 2009 Renault Laguna Coupe Caught In NYC Filming...Something

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:47:10 EDT

Honda Accord: Frog Edition.

DΞLUXE commented on The End Of The Douchiness Is At Hand, Now Vote For The Best "SLR Guy" Entry!

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:53:11 EDT

It's a tight race between Jones and Waldo! Which douche will win?!

DΞLUXE commented on This Is Our Country, This Is Our Truck...And It Will Be For Quite Some Time

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:47:59 EDT

This is a pretty sound move. The current truck is great, and from a fuel mileage perspective, isn't going to get much better. Hold off on the redesign and release something really killer when the technology presents itself.

Also, kudos on fiddling with Hummer and Buick. Something's gotta happen there.

DΞLUXE commented on Jalopnik How-To: Drag Racing

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:19:13 EDT

You speak of rolling forward to trip the first then the second light, then backing up to hit the first one again.

It doesn't matter much when you're just out to have a good time, but it's proper procedure to not reverse and then do a pull without going forward. The tires and drivetrain all shift a little bit in the wrong direction when going backwards. It's just a bit more drivetrain shock and a fraction of a second in hesitation, but it all adds up.

DΞLUXE commented on Douche Wrecks Mercedes McLaren SLR, Thus Is Born "SLR Guy"

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:57:18 EDT

@Ben Wojdyla: I appreciate it, Ben. My problem was that I was closing the tags.

I have copious free time at the moment, so here's another:

DΞLUXE commented on Douche Wrecks Mercedes McLaren SLR, Thus Is Born "SLR Guy"

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:20:47 EDT

For some reason, I haven't been able to figure out the img code for this site yet..
[www.teamdlux.com]

DΞLUXE commented on Douche Wrecks Mercedes McLaren SLR, Thus Is Born "SLR Guy"

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:18:00 EDT

DΞLUXE commented on That Chevy Badge Is Going To Fool Many, Many People

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:55:32 EDT

I looked at this and immediately thought it was a LeMons entry.

DΞLUXE commented on New Jalopnik Senior Editor Comes To Starbucks-Like Detroit HQ

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:31:51 EDT

Welcome, Andrew!
You seem like just the right guy for the job - and you're right in my backyard!

DΞLUXE commented on Yes, But Can We Get it In "P***y Magnet" Yellow?

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:16:52 EDT

In typical get-to-the-bottom fashion, I emailed the guys at ImportBible.
It's a FD3S RX-7.
Yeah yeah, cheating, I know. In racing, there's cheaters and losers.

DΞLUXE commented on Buick Roadmaster Hot Rod Makes Flat Black Look Good

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:18:26 EDT

It's from Canada - No further explanation needed.

DΞLUXE commented on Edsel, Old Trucks Distort Irvine Master Plan's Reality Field

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:49:05 EDT

@FreeMan Misses POLAЯ: Detroit is pretty similar. It's the closest you can get to anarchy in the States.
I really have to watch how I drive when I get into Ohio because there's actually officers watching.

DΞLUXE commented on The Ten Craziest Concept Cars Of All Time

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:46:37 EDT

Nukachero!
It brings all of the rear-collision explosionosity of a Pinto and ratchets it up to eleven!
Nuclear holocaust, baby.

DΞLUXE commented on 2010 Chevy Cobalt, Mostly Revealed

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:40:32 EDT

On first impressions, I like it. It's definitely a cut above the current model - which doesn't say too much.

DΞLUXE commented

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:39:50 EDT

On first impressions, it looks great! It's a cut above the current model - which doesn't say too much.

DΞLUXE commented on Edsel, Old Trucks Distort Irvine Master Plan's Reality Field

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:30:26 EDT

@Maxichamp: A guess driving some vintage steel is the only form of rebellion you've got left in such a place.

DΞLUXE commented on Brits Lose Collective Mind: Fiat 500 Goes For Nearly $400,000

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:09:44 EDT

If I take a sharpie to my Scion, I'm almost assured profit.
I'll named it "Cash, cash, cash."

DΞLUXE commented on Roadster Rods Or Kool Kustoms?

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:50:26 EDT

@DΞLUXEmissesPOLAЯtoo: Nevermind, I confused this article with another. Drat. The comments do seem to be acting funny today.

DΞLUXE commented on Boulder-Size Chunk Of My Manhattan Apartment Building Falls On BMW 3-Series, Reminds Me To Make Sure Life Insurance Paid Up

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:48:23 EDT

@Rick Astley: Hahaha - Related links include "Manfactory.com."

DΞLUXE commented on U.K. Cojones: Brit Meter Man Tickets Police Car

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:45:35 EDT

@boosted-lego-wagon: In Soviet Russia..

Ah, I just can't do it. Peace be with you, Yakov Smirnoff.

DΞLUXE commented on Roadster Rods Or Kool Kustoms?

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:43:55 EDT

@Feds: There was considerable tomfoolery that was probably best left out of the blagosphere.

DΞLUXE commented on Boulder-Size Chunk Of My Manhattan Apartment Building Falls On BMW 3-Series, Reminds Me To Make Sure Life Insurance Paid Up

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:33:39 EDT

@Ray Wert: Does the banhammer look like a scale replica of Mjolnir? It would only go too well with the Black Metal V8olvo.

DΞLUXE commented on Roadster Rods Or Kool Kustoms?

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:29:49 EDT

@boosted-lego-wagon: I can agree with that. That adds some flavor to any vintage chassis - even the most played-out.

DΞLUXE commented on Roadster Rods Or Kool Kustoms?

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:26:43 EDT

I'm going to say Hot Rod Roadsters. I've walked through fields of Kool Kustoms at car shows and you just can't help but become jaded as far as they're concerned. It's the same stuff over and over.

There's still innovation to be had in the Hot Rod Roadster segment. Every car has little effects the owner hides throughout their personalized rides. There's just more creative freedom still in the Roadsters over the Kustoms.

DΞLUXE commented on Boulder-Size Chunk Of My Manhattan Apartment Building Falls On BMW 3-Series, Reminds Me To Make Sure Life Insurance Paid Up

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:14:05 EDT

Buildings hate Bangle.

DΞLUXE commented

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:13:25 EDT

Buildings hate Bangle.

DΞLUXE commented on Blower Bentley Replica: Twice As Many Cylinders, Way More Fun

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:11:02 EDT

Wikipedia: "Famous for his statement "there's no replacement for displacement", Walter Owen Bentley upped the displacement of the Bentley 3 Litre in 1926 to produce the 4½ Litre."

That's where that phrase originated! He is our true leader!

DΞLUXE commented on Pam Anderson Sacrifices Viper For Animal Ethics

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:07:05 EDT

@boosted-lego-wagon:

Mr. Eduardo (Member of NAMBLA): All these men wanted was love from a young boy. There is nothing wrong with love.

Mr. Garrison: I do not want love from a young boy. I like men my own age. Ah! I mean, I like women! What did I say? Oh God! I love titties!

DΞLUXE commented on Pam Anderson Sacrifices Viper For Animal Ethics

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:02:53 EDT

Association*
It's the keyboard's fault.

DΞLUXE commented on Pam Anderson Sacrifices Viper For Animal Ethics

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:01:59 EDT

@OldeEnglishD: For every animal she doesn't eat, I'm going to eat three.

@boosted-lego-wagon: National Associate for Marlon Brando Look-Alikes?

DΞLUXE commented on Yes, But Can We Get it In "P***y Magnet" Yellow?

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:57:45 EDT

After blowing it up mega-huge in Photoshop, it's definitely a FD RX7.
What sold it for me was the line where the hood, fender, A-pillar and door meet up. Unmistakable.

DΞLUXE commented on Pam Anderson Sacrifices Viper For Animal Ethics

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:49:58 EDT

A donation to People Eating Tasty Animals?
Why thank you, Ms. Anderson!

DΞLUXE clipped In Soviet Russia, Jalopnik

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:48:44 EDT

In Soviet Russia, Jalopnik comments you!

DΞLUXE commented on Yes, But Can We Get it In "P***y Magnet" Yellow?

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:40:09 EDT

@boosted-lego-wagon: You beat me to it! I was too slow in reaching for my Wikipedia knowledgestick.

DΞLUXE commented on Yes, But Can We Get it In "P***y Magnet" Yellow?

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:30:17 EDT

I just saw that it's in ImportBible, which totally nullifies my guess. I can believe FD RX-7; I'd buy that for a dollar. /smarm