The main issue is the torque capacity of the Prius transmission, I believe. Read more

You forgot duct tape. This is 2022. And there WILL be a passenger who needs it. Read more

A wrong take?  No man.  You are wrong.  I had a S2000.  Traded it in on a VW R32 for the exact reasons I stated.  It’s not a ‘joy’ to drive an S2000 on the street.  At all.  Too peaky.  As I pointed out. Read more

I’m philosophical about it. It’s like marriage. There are inherent benefits to planning for all sorts of negative events. And life insurance is a good thing. But if things go sideways REALLY bad, the life insurance might not protect you. It could instead end up being the proximal reason why you get killed. Read more

The engine is too dependent on revs for getting the most out of it. This peaky power band is tolerable in a track-only vehicle, but constantly annoying in everyday use. It has absolutely nothing to do with ‘knowing how to drive it’. It’s a fundamental characteristic of that type of engineering choice, which Honda made… Read more

Venture capital only buys web sites in order to get return on investment. Read more

If money is no object, it would be a rotisseried 1962 Pontiac Bonneville with all the bells and whistles. Absolutely floats like a cloud. And it’s as big as a living room inside. So you can bring the party with you as you cruise.

This is a valid, though underappreciated, solution to this equation. Read more

Oh, many of us have.  The engine has too much of a need for revs.  Even the Miata is better. Read more

This is incorrect.  Miata is always the right answer. Read more

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Imma offer this suggestion. Read more

I couldn’t resist.

Seems like comment bait to me.

I dunno man. I never have a problem just peeling them. Read more

Mmmmm Hmmmm.....

You need a restored classic Ford truck. Like this one:

 It depends on where the speed is being lost.  In this case, the main issue with the Z car, is one of tire spin.  So stickier/wider meats will make a large difference.  On vehicles where the traction issue isn’t the limiting factor, tires will make less dofference.
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If you’re looking for a primarily track toy, then get an old S2000.  It fits larger people, and it’s got an engine built for the track anyway.  You won’t regret it. Read more

Dude needs to get his pilot’s license. He’s a natural. Read more