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05-17-2013, 11:30 AM
Thread: Poll - $30K price range, fun cars
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Poll: Why not get a used Corvette? Maybe a T-top. ...
Why not get a used Corvette?
Maybe a T-top. Fast, handles good, looks good, reliable, cheap and easy to maintain. Tough to beat. -
05-10-2013, 10:33 AM
Thread: The Downfall of Honda
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I don't know much about Honda's motorcycles but I...
I don't know much about Honda's motorcycles but I agree with the sentiment. IMO that's what went wrong at GM. I also think if you just make good cars, that people want and are fun to drive, you...
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05-10-2013, 10:28 AM
Thread: The Downfall of Honda
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That's your full time job though basically.
That's your full time job though basically.
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05-10-2013, 10:09 AM
Thread: The Downfall of Honda
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Agreed, trying to blog, even semi regularly, is...
Agreed, trying to blog, even semi regularly, is shockingly time consuming. Between crushing it at work on a daily basis and taking care of the boy, my proofreading/editing falls behind.
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05-10-2013, 10:04 AM
Thread: The Downfall of Honda
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I can back that up.
I can back that up.
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05-09-2013, 04:49 PM
Thread: The Downfall of Honda
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The Downfall of Honda
This is copied/pasted from my blog below so the formatting may be a little weird. Apologies in advance.
http://fast-carsandfreedom.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-downfall-of-honda.html
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05-09-2013, 04:17 PM
Thread: My thoughts on the McLaren P1
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You are a supercar to me. 458 is a supercar to...
You are a supercar to me.
458 is a supercar to me too. But there is a huge difference between a 458 and an Enzo, a LaFerrari or a P1. Those cars are a step up. -
05-09-2013, 02:58 PM
Thread: My thoughts on the McLaren P1
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On the whole "supercar vs hypercar" issue:...
On the whole "supercar vs hypercar" issue: http://fast-carsandfreedom.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-difference-between-hypercars-and.html
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04-04-2013, 12:25 PM
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Once again...:word:
Once again...:word:
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04-04-2013, 12:21 PM
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:word: Its kind of like the Z06 vs ZR-1 for...
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04-02-2013, 12:50 PM
Thread: My thoughts on the McLaren P1
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That's fair but then what do we call the current...
That's fair but then what do we call the current "supercars" like the 458 Italia and the MP4-12c?
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04-02-2013, 10:50 AM
Thread: My thoughts on the McLaren P1
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Of course we are but the point of the post was to...
Of course we are but the point of the post was to look at the from what I think makes great cars go from great to legendary in the hearts and minds of history. I will always have a much bigger place...
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04-01-2013, 03:08 PM
Thread: My thoughts on the McLaren P1
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Why is the term idiotic? Is there another name...
Why is the term idiotic? Is there another name for the level of car above supercar?
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04-01-2013, 01:04 PM
Thread: My thoughts on the McLaren P1
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I'm well aware of that but the whole point is...
I'm well aware of that but the whole point is that this is supposed to be a hypercar. There is no right or wrong way to "juxtapose" it. Its my opinion about what I think a hypercar should be and...
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04-01-2013, 12:59 PM
Thread: My thoughts on the McLaren P1
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I agree on the Veyron, but these are supposed to...
I agree on the Veyron, but these are supposed to be hypercars, not just super cars. They are supposed to be either "one-dimensional overpriced car that can only do one thing well" or vehicles...
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03-17-2013, 05:59 PM
Thread: My thoughts on the McLaren P1
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I agree with that. i think this explains all the...
I agree with that. i think this explains all the hybrid supercars coming down from the likes of Ferrari, Porsche and McLaren.
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03-17-2013, 05:28 PM
Thread: My thoughts on the McLaren P1
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My thoughts on the McLaren P1
I copied this from my blog at: http://fast-carsandfreedom.blogspot.com/2013/03/initial-thoughts-on-mclaren-p1.html
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09-13-2012, 10:56 PM
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I love this nee viper and i think it will...
I love this nee viper and i think it will dominate all just like the old viper did. Has the old ACR been beaten at the nurburgring or laguna seca by a real production car yet?
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09-13-2012, 10:54 PM
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You must not know much about what vipers are all...
You must not know much about what vipers are all about.
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09-10-2012, 11:10 PM
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And the engine was simply a work of art. I'm...
And the engine was simply a work of art. I'm sure the new v8 is sweet too, I know they sound awesome but there is just something about BMW inline 6's that makes me happy inside.
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09-10-2012, 10:46 AM
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I don't like the look of the newer m3. I really...
I don't like the look of the newer m3. I really liked your old one.and if i had to get something other than a Porsche it would be one of those with a manual.
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09-06-2012, 11:46 PM
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Plus the Porsche has an optional manual! If I...
Plus the Porsche has an optional manual!
If I ever enter the market for a German car the 911 will be the only car car on my list. The only question will be what year and what color. -
09-05-2012, 09:47 PM
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Looks fake to me. Still stoked about this car...
Looks fake to me. Still stoked about this car though.
On a related note, I saw a testarossa today...first time in a long time. Cars from my childhood look much better than new cars do...what... -
08-20-2012, 11:56 PM
Thread: Simplify and Add Lightness (Rant)
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I was reading an article in Road and Track that I...
I was reading an article in Road and Track that I thought hit home for me with my daily identity crisis: "its not an attack the road sports car...but an elegant and civilized GT car with surprisingly...
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08-20-2012, 11:15 PM
Thread: Simplify and Add Lightness (Rant)
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Simplify and Add Lightness (Rant)
I was cruising along in my Camaro on my way to work like I have done oh so many times in oh so many Camaros. It occurred to me that I like this one the least even though it is the best of the three...






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