Automotive things going-on

[Mr. Daystar]

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/ducati-debuts-two-commemorative-bikes-130000681.html

I've never really been into crotch rockets, but if I ever was, THESE are what I would want to ride, and the only brand I would buy. I love to watch them race, it's amazing how those guys throw them around like they were nothing, while going over 100 mph. Of course if I were to get on one of these, I'm putting on full leathers, a helmet and that includes whatever special plates they put in the knee area for those ground kissing turns.

 

[Pornfan99]

A new AC Cobra is in the works:

Though details are sparse, AC says the lightweight sports car will be fitted with a Ford 5.0 Coyote V8 with the option of a supercharged engine that produces 654 horsepower and 575 pound-feet of torque, sufficient to send it from 0 to 60 mph in around 3.6 seconds. It will be paired with either a six-speed manual gearbox or a 10-speed automatic. The car will weigh around 1,400 kilos (3,080 pounds). // That 0 to 60 seems SLOW to me. Also: on Youtube, ThatDudeInBlue got 750HP from a supercharged Coyote.. AND - there's a dealer that sells NEW, a Mustang GT with a supercharger, that is 750HP.

https://www.yahoo.com/autos/ac-cobra-reborn-bigger-more-223700092.html

 

[Mr. Daystar]

I saw that story too. I wanna see what they did to the exterior. A couple of more Ferrari's are going to auction, and some stuff with Bugatti.

I love my pick up, but reading about all of these toys makes me want to buy a new vehicle of some sort. Which I can't right now.

 

[Mr. Daystar]

https://www.yahoo.com/autos/yenko-camaro-roar-across-block-143000081.html

This is going to be another 6 digit price tag, but they are rare, and this one looks nice. I'm not hating the color, not loving it either, but it's a Yenco, so I can get over it.

 

[Pornfan99]

That Camaro is sharp. I didn't realize that Yenko models had special graphics.

 

[Mr. Daystar]

That Camaro is sharp. I didn't realize that Yenko models had special graphics.

I never realized it either. But I know they started with Corvair's, but they eventually worked on Chevelle's and Nova's too. That financial guy, that was pulling a ponzi scheme, not Madoff, but another one, had a Yenko Chevelle, Nova, and Camaro, plus a COPO Camaro, all mint, original and pristine, in a collection, when he got nabbed. They auctioned them all off. I think it said he paid $350k for one of them, and I believe it had ridiculously low miles. Like literally an old lady drove it on Sunday to church and back.

 

[Mr. Daystar]

https://autos.yahoo.com/gary-thomas-collection-features-fast-140000829.html

More old muscle on the auction block. The third picture in the article, I think, came from that financial guy, I posted about above, with all the Yenco's. I know he had a few Mustangs, and I remember that color. It's a pretty unusual color, so it sticks in my mind.

 

[Pornfan99]

Ooooo; I like that black GT350!

https://mecum.dcatalog.com/v/The-Ga...Q5MTY0NC4xLjAuMTY3MjQ5MTY0NC42MC4wLjA.&page=4

 

[Mr. Daystar]

It is a beauty. Odd thing for me is, I only like fast backs. I'm not a convertible or coupe fan. I'm also a little surprised there wasn't more of a variety, Torino's were bad ass too.

 

[Pornfan99]

Yikes.. Beware buying a new car, starting in .. 2028:

https://www.yahoo.com/autos/law-install-kill-switches-cars-170000930.html

 

[Mr. Daystar]

Yikes.. Beware buying a new car, starting in .. 2028:

https://www.yahoo.com/autos/law-install-kill-switches-cars-170000930.html

Yeah, isn't that special, I'm guessing they feel it will reduce high speed chases, and thus create a safer roadway. Of course maybe if they stopped molly coddling criminals on all levels, we couldn't hurt anything. They're also working on a way to put impaired driver prevention devises on all vehicles by a certain year. I don't approve of, or recommend driving impaired, but all of this is going to have to be absorbed by the consumer, and I find that unacceptable on every level. I think as American citizens and voters, we should be allowed to put fucktard assclown mitigation protection on all politicians.

On a brighter note. He wasn't my favorite wrestler, but he's got great taste in cars. Goldberg's classic collection......

https://autos.yahoo.com/bill-goldbergs-muscle-car-collection-190000507.html

As much as I love Mopar, and that Mustang is real pretty. I have to go with the Firebird. I'm not a huge fan of most of them, but the round head lights, and the Super Duty engine, which I believe is a 455 ci. that they typically used in heavier pick up trucks, was a monster in that little car, If that GTX was a hard top, that's where I would have gone.

 

[Pornfan99]

Wow; Goldberg has quite collection! Being that I went with the GT350 earlier, I'll go with a (super charged!!) Charger this time.

 

[Mr. Daystar]

I like it in the more subdued color. The Charger was a good looking car, but the bright red, and orange colors that were an option, didn't do it any favors. It looks like shit in the green and yellow too. Now "Plum Crazy", great color for the Charger. Of course, my opinion, everyone likes what they like.



And here's a 9.9 liter, 604 ci monster.

https://www.yahoo.com/autos/dodge-charger-packs-insane-9-130000775.html

I can't help but wonder how much weight to power ratio you're going to get with this big of an engine.

 

[Mr. Daystar]

https://www.yahoo.com/autos/2023-copo-camaro-muscle-car-211500330.html

OH MY!! A new COPO Camaro. 623 ci engine, and over 1000 ponies. People are putting down deposits already, and there are several options to choose from, that aren't quite so powerful, but what the fuck, why not go balls to the walls?!

 

[Pornfan99]

I was going to post this the other day, but FO was having technical issues:

https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/s...en-block-dies-snowmobile-accident-2023-01-03/

He did some AMAZING drifting videos. If peeps have 15 to 30 minutes to kill, look them up on Youtube. Oh - and be wary if you have high blood pressure. NO WAY you can watch his videos without exclaiming "That was fucking AWESOME!!" at the end of each one.

 

[Mr. Daystar]

I was going to post this the other day, but FO was having technical issues:

https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/s...en-block-dies-snowmobile-accident-2023-01-03/

He did some AMAZING drifting videos. If peeps have 15 to 30 minutes to kill, look them up on Youtube. Oh - and be wary if you have high blood pressure. NO WAY you can watch his videos without exclaiming "That was fucking AWESOME!!" at the end of each one.

I've heard horror stories about guys flying through flat farm land in the country, no helmet, not paying attention, and before they realize it, they've had their head cut off. I'm not sure how this guy went. I doubt he was without a helmet. People, or a lot of people don't seem to realize how dangerous some of these machines are. In 28 years of riding, I never wore a lid, but you wouldn't catch me without one, on any quad, or snow mobile, especially a dirt bike.

 

[Theopolis Q. Hossenffer]

never mind

 

[Pornfan99]

Daystar: Ken Block was riding a snowmobile, and decided to go up a hill with steep elevation. To the point that the snowmobile "upended" and landed on top of him..

 

[Mr. Daystar]

Daystar: Ken Block was riding a snowmobile, and decided to go up a hill with steep elevation. To the point that the snowmobile "upended" and landed on top of him..

So it probably snapped his neck. It just goes to show you, no matter how skilled or experienced you are, there is ALWAYS a variable that can get thrown in the mix. I hope he will R.I.P.

 

[tvstrip]

Interesting theory:

https://autos.yahoo.com/u-making-same-mistakes-evs-003000371.html

Speaking of EVs, I read that it's safe to charge your EV at an outdoor charging station in pouring rain.
I'm no expert, but common sense says no - can anyone explain how/why this is safe?