SeanKHotay commented on Audi R8 V10 Video Discovered, Uploaded By A Menace Named Dennis?, at 7:55 AM on May 15 Either the rearward sightlines suck... ..or the driver can back up worth a damn. He missed that drainage ditch by less than a foot. more »

SeanKHotay commented on Ford Recalls 655,000 F-150 Pickups To Fix Hose Problem, at 7:51 AM on May 15 @DionDege: What year Tundra? Assuming a 2005, were the following 5 items checked?- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM- AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL- EXTERIOR LIGHTING- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT There's outstanding recalls on all of those for this model year. more »

SeanKHotay commented on What Exactly Is Jim Press Staring At?, at 4:33 PM on May 14 "So that's the >ehem< "Oval Office" for the next 4 years..." more »

SeanKHotay commented on 1962 Chrysler 300, at 12:15 PM on May 14 If you can imagine Sinatra pulling up to The Sands in it, you can certainly imagine this car oozing Judith Exner, too. There was a '62 Imperial Lebaron 4dr hardtop that was in the shop that did much of the mechanicals on my now-totalled Jeep GW...to schedule the appointment, 92 year old owner called up and started "Now I *don't* need a new car, just need my car in running condition." It pulled in, popped right out of a time capsule... Very nice DOTS driver, Murilee... (hope this doesn't double my apparently lost post...) more »

SeanKHotay commented on F1 Teams Plan To Avoid Mosley In Monaco, at 10:16 AM on May 14 Kimi's going to have to watch what yacht he jumps on after his Ferrari shuts down... Maxie should just hang out with Prince Albert...if the rumors are true, they like similar stuff anyways... Seriously, tho, Max dug his hole before this by running with a fascist iron fist. more »

SeanKHotay commented on 2008 Smart ForTwo IIHS Crash Test Results In, Little Tyke Did "Good", at 7:38 AM on May 14 Mmmm...The head movement in the offset test is more than I care to see... ...and I want to see the footwell video for intrusion. (Yep, I work in vehicle occupant safety) more »

SeanKHotay commented on VW Jumps On Dirt Car Art Bandwagon With Touareg Ad, at 4:46 PM on May 13 @drk1313: Needs flying line birds, too. more »

SeanKHotay commented on BMW Motorrad Does Cross Promotion, Military Discounts, at 2:27 PM on May 13 @crevans & @Da5idRicardo: A V-Strom is also on my list. more »

SeanKHotay commented on What's Your Favorite Italian Un-Supercar?, at 12:51 PM on May 13 While the Integrale and the GTV are among my favorites. Matt's already guessed of what there is no doubt: The Stratos is my favorite gellato. And just like a mullet, all business up front and a Dino in the back. more »

SeanKHotay commented on 2009 Ferrari California, Revealed!, at 12:41 PM on May 13 @Sloop_John_B: If there is, Enzo will roll over in his grave. more »

SeanKHotay commented on 2009 Ferrari California, Revealed!, at 8:45 AM on May 13 "How 'bout this new Ferrari California, Johnny?" "Oh, ewww. more »

SeanKHotay commented on Awwww, Brand Logos When They Were Babies, at 8:10 AM on May 13 [www.diecastauto.com] While very cute, I prefer finding the real hood ornaments when they were young... Lots more here: [northstargallery.com] more »

SeanKHotay commented on Awwww, Brand Logos When They Were Babies, at 8:08 AM on May 13 @Mad_Science: >OT< Now I feel bad for getting kicked off there: [www.aclevercookie.com] Despite the removal of the poster's posts by the queen Princess Biscuit,you get the gist from the responses... more »

SeanKHotay commented on Unique Performance Assets Going Up For Auction, Again, at 4:45 PM on May 12 What's with the deer head? more »

SeanKHotay commented on 2007 Hertz Shelby GT-H Mustangs Going Up For Auction, Again, at 3:18 PM on May 12 Of the three I saw, and specifically the one we rented, at the Orlando Airport Hertz, all were already pretty beat at 15Kmis. And ours had unexpected lack of umph. And, yes, I did a little... more »

SeanKHotay commented on How to Assemble A GM LS2 V8 In Under Three Minutes, at 2:18 PM on May 12 Good tool for showing "the plant" how the designer envisions the assy (even tho it might not work in the real world). I especially like the fact they actually show one assembly aid (the "grenade pin" for the crank-cam chain guide (tensioner?), not this vid) in there, too. Didn't show the valve spring compression or belt tension arm assembly aids, tho. more »

SeanKHotay commented on How Much Risk Are You Willing To Take?, at 12:58 PM on May 12 Closed cockpit - I'd try most anything. Open cockpit, open wheel - much like hockey, I watch and enjoy what I can't*/won't** do. * "can't fit in the cockpit forwards much less/skate backwards"** "won't risk a wheel/stick on head maneuver" more »

SeanKHotay commented on Saturn Discovers Social Networking, Attempts To Join 21st Century, at 12:49 PM on May 12 @Ash78: SAP, you silly sap! more »