Piloter commented on What's The Ultimate Pizza Delivery Vehicle?, at 2:24 PM on May 15 Light, for gas efficiency, capable of being alarmed while the keys were in and the engine was on (so you don't really ever have to kill the engine), remote kill switch (so if anybody breaks in anyway, they won't get far), convertible (no stupid signs), and fun enough to drive that you don't care that the customers assume you get the delivery charge. more »

Piloter commented on Engine of the Day: Ford Windsor V8, at 5:04 AM on Apr 30 Had an 88 Town Car with the 289. more »

Piloter commented on RENNtech Sends Us Funny Pictures, We Talk About Their Brakes, at 1:14 PM on Apr 29 Nevermind that I drive and make pizza for Dominos...this seems excessive, if you can lock up the wheels then your limiting factor is tire adhesion. more »

Piloter commented on Engine of the Day: Toyota A, at 12:52 PM on Apr 29 I have two and a half of these--one mightily abused 7AFE in the Corolla and one performance-rebuilt 7AGE (16V worked head, 264 cams, GSX-R 750 ITBs with adapter plate) in the MIL's garage. more »

Piloter commented on Star Raider Blasts Alien Scum With Jet Engines, at 2:16 AM on Apr 26 Ah, that crazy Dr. more »

Piloter commented on Blastolene B702, at 2:14 AM on Apr 26 You know what an engine this batshit needs? more »

Piloter commented on Cadillac Northstars Finally Appearing In Self-Service Junkyards, at 7:22 PM on Apr 23 It's already been put in a MR2, therefore it can be put in anything. Well, anything bigger than an Isetta... more »

Piloter commented on PCH, Northstar Swap Edition: Toyota MR2 or Pontiac Fiero?, at 7:49 PM on Apr 18 (Why can't you find a MR2 in Michigan for $500? more »

Piloter commented on The Pope Travels In Cadillac Style, at 7:23 PM on Apr 18 Ooooo, Just a big black set of wheels Is what it takes to get me off I'm gonna drive all night Spin my wheels all night It feels all right It feels all right I don't need no drivers license I'm too reckless to survive It's like a carburetor instigator Feels all right Feels all right Drivin' in a Slick Black Cadillac It's got solid gold hubcaps It makes me feel like a king I only need one thing And that's a Slick Black Cadillac (get up) You know I got a fully equipped rock 'n' roll machine At speeds that take me high, high, high At dead man's curve I only hear one word drive, drive, drive Drive, drive, drive My machine is making headlines It gives me love and everything It's like an institution of revolution It feels all right Feels all right Drivin' in a Slick Black Cadillac It's got solid gold hubcaps It makes me feel like a king I only need one thing And that's a Slick Black Cadillac (pull over, woooo) I got the coppers on my tail Just for me an A.P.B. The sirens spinnin' Though it's me who's winnin' There're after me There're after me Before they know just what happened I disappeared to their surprise I got a Cadillac monkey on my back And I don't mind No, I don't mind Drivin' in a Slick Black Cadillac It's got solid gold hubcaps It makes me feel like a king I only need one thing And that's a Slick Black Cadillac (hold on) Slick Black Cadillac It's got solid gold hubcaps Slick Black Cadillac I lay it down, spin wide and get laid in back, oh yeah Drivin' in a Slick Black Cadillac It makes me feel like a king, alright! (Jeez, why bother changing them? more »

Piloter commented on P-Eye Tire Pressure Sensor Simplifies The Age-Old Task, at 2:12 AM on Apr 17 @damnElantra: The general consensus seems to be that the little stick-pushing-out type gauges are woefully inaccurate and the dial-type gauges largely better. more »

Piloter commented on Morgan Aero 8, at 8:04 PM on Apr 16 I've actually seen one of these on the highway (north on I-5 from Vancouver, if anybody's curious) and, recovering from my stupor long enough to frantically scrabble for the camera, at least got a shot. more »

Piloter commented on The Great Corn Conspiracy: Ethanol Additives Damaging Certain Boats, at 12:15 AM on Apr 16 10% ethanol translates into 10% less mileage, every time, on my 90s Toyota. more »

Piloter commented on What's Your Favorite 80's Video Game?, at 7:52 AM on Apr 15 @iamverb: I'll see you a STUN Runner ("WOOOHOOO!"), built from the Stunt Drivin' hardware but so much more slick, and raise you a Road Blasters. more »

Piloter commented on What's Your Favorite 80's Video Game?, at 10:00 PM on Apr 14 Heck, Test Drive 2? more »

Piloter commented on 2009 Cadillac XLR, Now In The Nude, at 9:45 PM on Apr 14 I have an multiyear emotional boner for a big two-door Caddy roadster with a huge engine, but....this still isn't it, I refuse to admit this is a worthy successor to the prewar greats. more »

Piloter commented on Caterham R500 Does the 0-60 Run in 2.88 Seconds, at 5:11 AM on Apr 14 Now take that 7-liter V8 from the Conti and jam it under the hood. more »

Piloter commented on WD-40 Helps With The..., at 11:15 PM on Apr 13 @cargogh: Seconded on the Tri-Flow recommendation. more »

Piloter commented on Do You Care How You Look In A Car?, at 8:27 PM on Apr 11 @Piloter: (There is hope, I fit in a convertible Boxster--although my SCALP is brushing the softtop there--and also the MR-S where the windshield bar is precisely at forehead level. more »