theholymac commented on SEV Solar Roof Makes Prius Even More Prius-y

"The cells look like cheap-ass poly-crystaline silicon, bleagh."

theholymac commented on 1977 International Harvester Scout II Traveler

"You call that rust? Bah. You silly Californians have it easy. Drive up to Minneapolis for a spell, and I'll show you rust that'll make a grown man cry."

theholymac commented on What Would You Convert Into A Rally Car?

"Oh man, someone beat me the the 2nd Gen Camry All-Trac."

theholymac commented on 1970 Chevrolet El Camino 454 Super Sport

"While I am much more of a fan of the styling of the mid-60's El Caminos, I can not argue with the 454. IN"

theholymac commented on Duct Tape Saves The Day For Vintage Racer's Datsun 510

"Ah, 3M Speed Tape."

theholymac commented on What's The Least You've Ever Paid For A Car?

"Once I went in with a few friends on a ~1990 Ford Festiva; we gave the guy a case of Budwiser and he gave us the car."

theholymac commented on Daimler Tugs Soviet Buran Spaceship, Self

"@skyln95: Um, no."

theholymac commented on Blackjack Zero, Now With Moto Guzzi Power

"@Mad_Science: It should have close to 66F/33R weight distribution."

theholymac commented on Cyclists Want Hood-Mounted External Airbags

"As both a frequent cyclist, pedestrian and driver: This is retarded."

theholymac commented on Daimler Tugs Soviet Buran Spaceship, Self

"This is OK-GLI, the aerodynamic test analogue to the "real" Buran Shuttle."

theholymac commented on Zap Opens First Dealership In Davis, California, Stereotype Reinforced

"I still don't understand why people insist on making vehicles with one wheel up front in two in the rear. A: They're at their most unstable in at the worst possible time: Panic-brake and swerve. B: You've still gotta have a differential/axle system to power the two rear wheels. C: You can't use car steering systems, you've gotta go with some weird motorcycle system. Three wheelers with the two in front and one behind are ridiculously better. A: Approximately as stable as a normal car under braking; unstable configuration is accelerating and turning, which does not worry me in the slightest, especially considering the performance of most of these EVs. B: Only have to power a single wheel: drivetrain losses shrink by an order of magnitude with a chain drive, almost no-existent with an in-wheel motor/direct drive system."

theholymac commented on What Is Your Ideal Pair Of Vehicles?

"Two vehicles, huh? Vehicle #1 would have to be a vehicle that I could do every-day driving in, haul up to four people (besides me) around in on occasion, be reliable, etc."

theholymac commented on PCH, Farm Equipment Edition: Scout 800 or Scout II?

"I'm pretty sure the put some sort of rust-inducing substance in with the roadsalt up here in Minnesota."

theholymac commented on First Car You Ever Rode In?

"Beige Dodge Omni GLH, with the fake wood exterior panels."

theholymac commented on Fascination 2DR, Now That's A Crazy Car

"Why, why, WHY to people insist on making cars with one wheel in the front and two in the rear?"

theholymac commented on 1971 Chevrolet C Series Pickup With Extra Cab

"I can not resist the siren song of the twin round headlights, so I am forced to vote for the GMC."

theholymac commented on 1980 Plymouth Fire Arrow, With Bonus Malaise Louver Poll

"Nothing says" Malaise" like a vinyl top"

theholymac commented on PCH, 80s Japanese Muscle Edition: AE86 or Starion?

"No matter how fucked up the AE86 has become, parts are just too cheap and plentiful."