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    Image of Rust-MyEnemy Rust-MyEnemy
    12/02/09

    In reply to The Schick Shift: A Razor for the Manual Man
    Just as well.

    Don't think I'd trust an automatic razor...
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    Image of Turboner Turboner
    12/02/09

    In reply to The Schick Shift: A Razor for the Manual Man
    Can I get one with four speeds and five blades, though?
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    Image of smalleyxb122 smalleyxb122
    12/02/09

    In reply to The Schick Shift: A Razor for the Manual Man
    It'll be as hard to convince most Americans to go "back" to manual transmissions as it would be to convince men that you don't need a bazillion blades for a good shave.

    I rather wish that Schick would bring back the injector razor. I prefer a good single blade razor. Maybe they could gain some market share by touting it as environmentally friendly since there is far less waste than any of the newer cartridge style razors.
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    Image of Hopman Hopman
    12/02/09

    @smalleyxb122: About the only place maunels are common is in heavy trucks. They haven't quite figured out how to make an auto that's the same weight as a manuel and still have the torque capacity.

    On the other hand, the stick shift in my '94 Ranger actually makes it fun to drive.

    I've had good luck with the Gillette Mach 3 for a razor. About the only thing that drives me bonkers is the price for replacement blades!
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    Image of pauljones pauljones
    12/02/09

    @Hopman: Amen. I, for one, don't miss the old single-blade razors. The Mach 3 has been much better. But dammit, are they expensive...
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    12/02/09

    @pauljones: The only place I know to get them at a decent price is Costco, but you have to buy 16+, which is cool, because my wife hasn't found a better razor, either ;)
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    Image of LuciferV8 LuciferV8
    12/02/09

    In reply to The Schick Shift: A Razor for the Manual Man
    Not that I want to go off topic here (ok, I do), but why hasn't there been any discussion of Climategate here? Did I miss the post? A site dedicated to the rapture of CO2 spewing chariots of joy should at least make a passing reference to the scandal that blew the lid off of the anti-car, carbon-tax laden, global warming scam.
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    Image of Alfisted Alfisted
    12/02/09

    In reply to The Schick Shift: A Razor for the Manual Man
    No thanks. When it comes to dragging (across my face), I'll stick to a powerglide.
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    Image of pauljones pauljones
    12/02/09

    @Alfisted: Really? I haven't found an electric shaver that I like. At all. None of them seem to be able to...

    Oh wait, I see what you did there.
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    Image of Turboner Turboner
    12/02/09

    @pauljones: Agreed on both counts :)
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    Image of Ash78, cube farmer Ash78, cube farmer
    12/02/09

    In reply to The Schick Shift: A Razor for the Manual Man
    I always expect a tranny knows a thing or two about good shaving habits.
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    Edited by Ash78, cube farmer at 12/02/09 10:15 AM Ash78, cube farmer was starred Ash78, cube farmer was unstarred
    Image of Plasma X Plasma X
    12/02/09

    @Ash78, tryptophanatic: Agreed. They have to if they're ever going to be able to shift properly.
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    Image of Ash78, cube farmer Ash78, cube farmer
    12/02/09

    @Plasma X: A lot of them actually pass for automatics now. Just look at DSG and PDK!

    I'd hate to be the driver of one of those cars when the truth comes out late one night after dinner and drinks.
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    Image of eatadonut eatadonut
    12/02/09

    @Ash78, tryptophanatic:

    Can you imagine the embarrassment if you convinced them to let you go for a test drive, and discovered they were missing a pedal?
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    Plasma X promoted this comment eatadonut was starred eatadonut was unstarred
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    12/02/09

    @Ash78, tryptophanatic: I know. And just when the driver thought that they were in for a good, hard ride along some backalley or mountain pass. The disappointment must be crushing when they find out that it's way more than they can handle.

    They'll be wary for the rest of their life whenever another one comes along saying "I've got four on the floor, babe. How 'bout you?"
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    Edited by Plasma X at 12/02/09 10:49 AM Plasma X was starred Plasma X was unstarred
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    12/02/09

    Although, if they met at a drag strip, the driver should have known better.
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    Edited by Plasma X at 12/02/09 10:52 AM Plasma X was starred Plasma X was unstarred
    Image of Turboner Turboner
    12/02/09

    @eatadonut: Hey, I've seen "The Crying Game." Ain't gonna happen to me, I know what to look for! Unless, of course, they've paid for that operation to remove the Adam's Apple.
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    Image of Rust-MyEnemy Rust-MyEnemy
    12/02/09

    @Turboner: I'd be totally screwed if I ever wanted to become a transsexual. Being 6'5" and having enormous hands, I just don't think I could be passable.

    I have the legs for it, though...
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    Image of Turboner Turboner
    12/02/09

    @Rust-MyEnemy: Thanks for letting me know, I've always wondered about your legs. BTW, John Lithgow pulled it off in The World Accd to Garp, and Chyna seems to be fairly passable...
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    Image of Plasma X Plasma X
    12/02/09

    @eatadonut: Some test drives keep going if a pedal is missing. However, having an extra pedal when you don't expect it is almost always a deal-breaker for some reason, at least in America.
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    Image of Rust-MyEnemy Rust-MyEnemy
    12/02/09

    @Turboner: Pleased to satisfy your curiosity.
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    Image of that ain't the way to have fun, son that ain't the way to have fun, son
    11/29/09

    In reply to A Treasury Of 24 Hours Of LeMons Team Costumes, Part II
    Clever, well-executed, of questionable taste, of questionable sanity...all funny.

    LeMons = WIN
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    Image of souldoubt88 souldoubt88
    11/29/09

    In reply to A Treasury Of 24 Hours Of LeMons Team Costumes, Part II
    I was able to read all of the jackets except the one on the far right. what does it say?
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    Image of joneez wants the clunkers he paid for joneez wants the clunkers he paid for
    11/29/09

    @souldoubt88: "Who needs tits when you have an ass like this?!"
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    Image of FTGDWolverineEdition'09 FTGDWolverineEdition'09
    11/30/09

    @joneez wants the clunkers he paid for: That sounds like something Wes would've made up.
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    Image of Novaload Novaload
    11/30/09

    @FTGDWolverineEdition'09: I think that IS Wes, actually! They told him it was a Drag Strip.
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    Image of CptSevere CptSevere
    11/29/09

    In reply to A Treasury Of 24 Hours Of LeMons Team Costumes, Part II
    I'm surprised anyone gets anything done all weekend what with all the tomfoolery and silliness that goes on at these affairs. I'd be cracking up so hard I'd be spilling my beer all over the place.

    And, they drive real fast in shitty cars. What could be more sublimely perfect?
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    Image of Novaload Novaload
    11/29/09

    In reply to A Treasury Of 24 Hours Of LeMons Team Costumes, Part II
    Every Lemons is like the coolest Halloween, with the people AND the cars dressing up.
    These are pure win.
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    11/30/09

    @Novaload: Lemons Halloween. Handsdown.
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    Image of Super Traction Engine Super Traction Engine
    11/29/09

    In reply to A Treasury Of 24 Hours Of LeMons Team Costumes, Part II
    I have found some potential Le Mons cars. Would they allow a custom van to race? Or a 60's Ford truck?
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    smalleyxb122 promoted this comment Super Traction Engine was starred Super Traction Engine was unstarred
    Image of smalleyxb122 smalleyxb122
    11/29/09

    @Super Traction Engine: A custom van shouldn't be a problem. At Nelson Ledges this year, there was a van racing (when it wasn't in the pits). Although it might have earned an exemption due to its caminoization.

    Either the van or the truck might push the envelope on the 4200lb GVW limit, but as long as it squeaks under, you'll be fine. Otherwise, get an exemption before you spend the time and money prepping it for race duty.
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    11/29/09

    @smalleyxb122: Thanks
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    Image of danio3834 danio3834
    11/29/09

    In reply to A Treasury Of 24 Hours Of LeMons Team Costumes, Part II
     
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    Image of that ain't the way to have fun, son that ain't the way to have fun, son
    11/29/09

    @danio3834:

    Wow, a Dodge Stratus piloted by a Canadian (South Park style).
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    Image of Novaload Novaload
    11/29/09

    @that ain't the way to have fun, son: PoooooT! BrAAAAAPPP!
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    Image of that ain't the way to have fun, son that ain't the way to have fun, son
    11/29/09

    @Novaload:

    That's enough Terrence & Phillip....
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    Image of Murilee Martin Murilee Martin
    11/29/09

    @that ain't the way to have fun, son:
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    Image of that ain't the way to have fun, son that ain't the way to have fun, son
    11/29/09

    @Murilee Martin:

    Classic.

    South Park, I found, was disturbingly accurate as a documentary-type thing on the Jefferson/Park county area.

    Still funny-as-hell, though.

    /living at 9K feet messes with, well, everything
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    Image of 87CapriceEstate 87CapriceEstate
    11/29/09

    @that ain't the way to have fun, son: Really? Tempted to check things out.
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    11/29/09

    @Murilee Martin: WOW! And I thought Lord Humungus and Parappa the Rapper were impressive.

    (The Pink Ladies still win in my book. A female LeMons team? Amazing.)
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    Image of danio3834 danio3834
    11/30/09

    @Murilee Martin: Thanks for posting! These doubled as great Halloween costumes.
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    Image of Murilee Martin Murilee Martin
    11/30/09

    @eggwich del fiero: They had a matching blue RX-7 with "Kens" in mullet wigs and blue jackets with similar slogans. I wanted to get photos of those guys, but it was just too hectic at the race.
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    Image of Novaload Novaload
    11/26/09

    In reply to Happy Thanksgiving from Jalopnik: Engine Hoist Turkey Deep Fry

    Last step, take your sawzall to it for carving!
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    11/26/09

    In reply to Happy Thanksgiving from Jalopnik: Engine Hoist Turkey Deep Fry
    the most important thing is to TURN OFF THE FLAME BEFORE LOWERING THE BIRD INTO THE HOT OIL!!! the flaming infernos get started by the spattering oil igniting by contacting the open flame. after bird is submerged and spattering has ceased, you can relight the burner.
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    11/26/09

    In reply to Happy Thanksgiving from Jalopnik: Engine Hoist Turkey Deep Fry
    I have fried turkeys before, but never thought to utilize an engine hoist and tool cart.

    When the peanut oil gets old, I put an ad on Craigslist and somebody comes by to pick it up and turn it into biodiesel.

    I think the true Jalopnik way would be to cut out the middleman and fry the turkey in diesel.
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