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Detroit, 2:19 PM
Fri Dec 11
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11/30/09
11/30/09
-Hands free cigarette-
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11/30/09
Yeah, they are, compared to an Infiniti or something, and I've not driven the 370z. But I have driven the 350, and;
The thing is, the limits are too damned high. There's loads of grip. Theres good weight distribution and masses of power. But unless you're really damn good (and I'm probably not) you don't really get involved other than aiming the car and pressing go.
Personally speaking, and I know I'm probably wrong here, a Drivers Car is one where you can feel the limits and know what to do when you reach them. Like an old Capri or Ford Mustang. Primitive suspension. Skinny tyres and too much power for the chassis.
That's where the fun is. Getting a "Whoa" moment at 60 and knowing how to catch it.
In this, I just know any "Whoa" moment would see me doing a Nick Hogan.
Give Nick a TR6 or a '68 Vette and maybe he'll learn something. Stick him in a Lambo with immense grip and power, and the soft tissue behind the helm starts to be a big problem.
11/30/09
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Then in mine:
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And I think it's a totally valid criticism. Luckily, there's an affordable, practical solution. Just buy a Hyundai Genesis Coupe, it makes all the same moves as the Z, but its limits are lower so it's more fun to drive in everyday conditions and for a wider range of drivers.
11/30/09
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11/30/09
I just think it's a shame so many people have forgotten what driving is all about.
Keep up the good work by the way!
11/30/09
11/30/09
In fact you needed some skill to keep the damn thing pointing the right way.
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11/30/09
Fantastic car and nice write up though.
11/30/09
12/01/09
I'd love to see a few reviews of older cars, just to get a bit of context. What does a SVO Mustang feel like compared to a Genesis Coupe? That sort of thing.
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09/17/09
09/17/09
And we've been rolling 'round Frankfurt show
It's been a hard day's night
And we are now charging, so damned slow
09/17/09
09/17/09
Its kinda hard bein Elon M-usk-A
But i, somehow, some way
Keep comin up with funky ass vapor-ware like every single day
May i, kick a little something for the greenies (yeah)
And, make a few ends as (yeah!) I breeze, through
Two in the mornin and the cars still chargin’
Cause my big charge station is still at home
I got investors in the living room gettin it on
And, they aint leavin til they see a profit in the mornin (proit in the mornin)
So what you wanna do, sheeeit
I got a pocket full of shares and my suckers do too
So turn off the lights and close the doors
But (but what) we dont love them investors, yeah!
So we gonna blow smoke up their ass to this
Gs up, profits down, while you motherfuckers bounce to this
Chorus:
Sittin on the street, smokin indo, sippin on watts and juice
Laid back [with my mind on my money and my money on my mind]
09/17/09
Have you heard the version done by the Gourds? I couldn't find any good videos of it but this one has the best sound.
Now where did I put my juice cup...
09/17/09
I had heard it, but never had seen them so thanks for the treat and the video!
09/17/09
Actually, that sounds like a great idea - use Teslas to get around the exhibits! That would be way cooler than these dorky things.
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So much easier when that's built in...and stays with the car...so it's always ready when you want it...
I wonder if anybody's doing that already with that sweet little chassis. You could even skip the electric drivetrain that way. That'd cut a lot of unnecessary weight out. That'd be greeeaaat.
09/17/09
09/17/09
@Elhigh:
09/17/09
09/15/09
I'm going to get in trouble I just know it.
09/15/09
1. Don't go to Italy.
2. Don't take your wife.
3. Wear blinders.
09/15/09
09/15/09
@Quattro-luvr: Will these work? No need to thank me....that's what friends are for. ;)
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09/15/09
Or maybe a Miura, a C-Class or 3-Series, plus a new house... depending on the price of the Miura find.
Or the right Miura find, a 3-Series, a new house, and a date with Megan Fox.
Somewhere in there is the right combination.
09/14/09
"a large group or collection [a bevy of girls]"
despite the fact that they use "a bevy of girls" as an example two girls does not constitute a bevy. They pay you to know this stuff, Hardigree.
09/14/09
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09/14/09
How about a millibevy?
Perhaps a semidemibevy?
Or maybe: √bevy?
09/14/09
09/14/09
Middle-school? Did I even make it that far? I don't recall, as by that age I was too busy contemplating my yet-to-be-published Theory of Bevytivity.
I warn you, Psiu - don't Puxa me, else I might be forced to unleash my entire writings on the Laws of Bevynertia on you!
And let me tell you, that would be REALLLLLY boring!