<![CDATA[Comments from Mad_Science]]> <![CDATA[Comments from Mad_Science]]> <![CDATA[Mad_Science commented on Hyundai Genesis Drag Races A Porsche Boxster]]> These days there are tons of non-sports cars that haul ass in a straight line if you neutral-drop them at 3500rpm with the traction control off. That's what 275hp Camrys will do for you.

Either C/D or Motor Trend did a whole feature on it.

We're in an era where automakers can post good performance stats, but don't spend the time building really good sports cars.

]]> <![CDATA[Mad_Science commented on Hyundai Genesis Drag Races A Porsche Boxster]]> What is that, a 3/32 mile track?

I have no what length 6 second ETs correlate to.

]]> <![CDATA[Mad_Science commented on GM Fires Next Salvo In PR Wars With "GM Facts And Fiction" Website]]> "There are dozens of companies around the world promising a practical electric vehicle in the near future. While we can't comment on the efforts of others, we can assure you, the Volt is for real."

Yeah, but it's not an electric car. Electric cars run solely on batteries and grid-supplied power. Having an on-board engine/generator makes it a series hybrid.

But hey, I'm elated to see official GM Spokesspeakers jumping into this like bitchy blog commenters.

]]> <![CDATA[Mad_Science commented on 1958 Ferrari 250 PF Recovered In Connecticut 15 Years After Theft In Spain]]> Sweet, now that Interpol's wrapped this one up, they can get on to my 2 stolen 4Runners.

]]> <![CDATA[Mad_Science commented on Honda Insight Vs. Toyota Prius: Separated At Birth?]]> Funny article.

Although, you did miss one major difference: Price.

If you can copy someone else's car for ~5 grand cheaper, you win.

]]> <![CDATA[Mad_Science commented on Billy Jack's Revenge: Judge, Jury, And Executioner In Portland]]> I bet the local high school girls get pregnant just looking at that thing.

]]> <![CDATA[Mad_Science commented on What Road Sign Do We Need Most?]]> Dearly needed sign:
PAUSE

The PAUSE sign will replace stop signs at all but the busiest intersections. It means the same as a stop sign if there's traffic or pedestrians around, otherwise you're required to slow to under ~10 mph.

There's absolutely no reason to come to a full, complete stop every 300 yards in some neighborhoods. Think of the fuel, emissions, and noise savings.

...and yes: I am from California.

]]> <![CDATA[Mad_Science commented on What Road Sign Do We Need Most?]]> "BUSES RIGHT TWO LANES ONLY"
^^^For some reason a 60ft, 50k lb tour bus can legally weave through all 6 lanes like a real car, wtf?

"FAST LANE MIN SPEED ___"
^^^Nominally: 75-80 on a clear road in SoCal.

"FLASHING LIGHTS MEANS MOVE RIGHT"

"TAILGATING PUNISHABLE BY DEATH"

]]> <![CDATA[Mad_Science commented on Commenter Of The Day: Burn Edition]]> This is all I have to say:
Burned Chicken 2

]]> <![CDATA[Mad_Science commented on 2010 Chevy Camaro SS, Officially Unveiled...Sort Of]]> Don't park it facing the street. All your mail will mysteriously disappear.

]]> <![CDATA[Mad_Science commented on PCH, Fly Me To Italy Edition: Cadillac Allante or Chrysler TC By Maserati?]]> Allante.

While the TC is surely more painful, the Allante is nearly as painful, with way more upside potential.

Like a rat in a behavior experiment that can't stop touching the red button, you'll just keep coming back for more punishment.

]]> <![CDATA[Mad_Science commented on Driving The Detroit Electric Lotus Elise And Proton Persona]]> Proton?

More like Electron.

]]> <![CDATA[Mad_Science commented on The Telegraph Ranks The 100 Ugliest Cars Of All Time]]> Further proof Britain brings nothing to the table.

]]> <![CDATA[Mad_Science commented on Do You Think You Can Drive Better Than ESC?]]> If tuned properly, there's no way most of us here could beat ESC on a track (ie, faster lap times). If you think otherwise, you're fooling yourself.

Done poorly, and it's more of a complicated hindrance.

Most offroad systems fall into this category. They simply can't react quickly enough to the changing traction and suspension conditions. Both axles locked still seems to work best.

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