Taylor Swift is the Elton John/Bernie Taupin of our time. I used to find it a bit poppy and tired, but now I see just talent. Read more

Oh boy are you about to be disappointed. Not only have I now written about counterweights, but I’ve also written about blue anodized wheel cylinders:
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This is just a headline. Don’t read into it. I welcome death. Read more

Well hot damn! That’s fascinating! Read more

Do you need a computer to fix it? Read more

Digging into the ground is equivalent to putting a HUGE mass on the back of the Jeep. Read more

The counterweight being low-mounted is key; you gotta minimize your moment arms about that front tire contact pitch. Read more

“When life gets bad, blogs get good.” Read more

D’oh, thank you! Read more

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Think about state and federal incentives, though! Read more

Nice to have input from someone who owns a competitive vehicle. Thank you! Read more

Iron pistons?! I should hope not! Think if the reciprocating mass!! Read more

I go on lotssss of road trips. I probably drive 12,000 miles a year between my van trips in Germany and my road trips in the U.S. Read more

I’m only considering doing this on my $250 twin Jeep, which I’m turning into an overlanding vehicle. Read more

Running studded tires up front when the pavement is clear 90% of the winter is just a bad call. I’ll actually lose grip in that case. Really, I shouldn’t run studs at all, but I figure it’s not worth my time to de-stud the rear.

I realize that buying brand new tires would be ideal, but let’s be honest: The average… Read more

Let the record state that yes, some of my vehicles look like deathtraps from the outside, but they’re in better shape than the average car on the roads in Michigan (I inspect my cars frequently). Read more

Whewwwww. Read more

Most of my vehicles have expired registration. I hope that isn’t relevant. Read more

I pay ~$250 a month. Read more