dohcspit commented on PCH, Ten Grand To Glory Edition: Acura NSX or '59 Corvette?, at 7:05 PM on May 16 The 'Vette wins me over on looks alone. more »

dohcspit commented on That Old Computer Could Fuel A Vehicle, at 6:57 PM on May 16 @dbol1977: Recycled veggie oil (whether straight or made into biodiesel) definitely makes sense. more »

dohcspit commented on Broken Parts And Bleeding Knuckles At The 24 Hours Of Lemons, at 2:11 AM on May 16 @Sideways: Cordless sawzall and impact wrench are both made of win. more »

dohcspit commented on That Old Computer Could Fuel A Vehicle, at 9:03 PM on May 15 @interloper: It's not going to solve our fuel problems (a trivial comparison of the masses involved will prove that) but it could make our addiction to electronics a little less damaging. more »

dohcspit commented on PCH, Fun With Honda Engines Edition: NSX-Powered Legend or Turbo Civic?, at 6:04 PM on May 15 @EMPM, Esq.: I bet you could ebay a few hundred bucks of stuff that you wouldn't need on a race car. more »

dohcspit commented on Maniac Cyclists Take To The L.A. Freeway To Protest, Or Something, at 6:00 PM on May 15 @LUV_TRUK: We generally try to treat everyone equally around these parts, but cyclists on the roads need to GTFO. more »

dohcspit commented on Maniac Cyclists Take To The L.A. Freeway To Protest, Or Something, at 5:58 PM on May 15 @doofusgumby: Agree. As someone who commuted by bicycle for several years, following the letter of the law was never a high priority. more »

dohcspit commented on PCH, Fun With Honda Engines Edition: NSX-Powered Legend or Turbo Civic?, at 5:39 PM on May 15 NSX engined LeMon ? more »

dohcspit commented on Is It Smart To Drive A Smart?, at 4:03 PM on May 14 Looks to me like it's mostly a fashion statement. more »

dohcspit commented on 2008 Smart ForTwo IIHS Crash Test Results In, Little Tyke Did "Good", at 3:27 PM on May 14 @GatoRat: Keep in mind that that the quoted mileage is from the EPA standard test profile, which doesn't exactly reflect how you drive. more »

dohcspit commented on 2008 Smart ForTwo IIHS Crash Test Results In, Little Tyke Did "Good", at 2:01 AM on May 14 I also find it amusing that the Smart weighs about the same as a spit, and a quite a bit more than an original mini, honda 600 or sprite. OK, it's probably a heck of a lot safer too, but you'd think modern materials would count for something. @Eric Merrill: 54" hmmm.... more »

dohcspit commented on 2008 Smart ForTwo IIHS Crash Test Results In, Little Tyke Did "Good", at 1:29 AM on May 14 @Eric Merrill: There are bumper height restrictions in many states, but the range is enough that people driving low vehicles are still screwed. more »

dohcspit commented on Tragic Death Reported At Altamont 24 Hours of LeMons Race, at 9:54 PM on May 10 Wow, sad day. more »

dohcspit commented on Pick Your Poison: Michigan Auto & RV May 7-13, at 9:09 PM on May 9 Money is no object, I'd probably go for the '65 vette, the caddy or the street rod... more »

dohcspit commented on Engine of the Day: Cadillac OHV V8, at 1:01 AM on May 9 @Murdoc: AFAIK the 500 is the largest in a production passenger car, but certainly not the largest V8 ever made. The ford GAA V8 for example dwarfs it at 1100 cid (for a mere 500hp!) A bit of googling hasn't given me any hint at the largest V8 overall, but surely this knowledge shall be revealed on Jalopnik in due time! more »

dohcspit commented on Project Car Hell: Dangel Peugeot Wagon or V8 Datsun Fairlady?, at 9:57 PM on May 8 @vinnchan: Huh ? more »

dohcspit commented on Project Car Hell: Dangel Peugeot Wagon or V8 Datsun Fairlady?, at 6:26 PM on May 8 As usual, I vote for the one I'd want to drive. more »

dohcspit commented on Big-Bumper Spitfire Saves The Day!, at 10:32 PM on May 7 @Murilee Martin: I've done the same with my spitfire. more »