"DasWauto" (DasWauto)
11/25/2013 at 20:40 • Filed to: Best of Oppositelock
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"DasWauto" (DasWauto)
11/25/2013 at 20:40 • Filed to: Best of Oppositelock | 5
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Gathered here are the Oppositelock posts that people put a good deal of effort into writing last Thursday and Friday. It includes the Turner Motorsport Z4, Lancia LC2, NASCAR vs. F1 pitstops and more.
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With official test days and entry deadlines right around the corner, Turner Motorsport is anxious to announce its full plans and driver line-up for the 2014 season. However, the merger between Grand-Am and ALMS has brought a whirlwind of changes in the North American sports car world and along with those changes, plenty of uncertainty. The unification of the two largest sports car racing series in America has raised many questions, preventing the announcement of the team's intentions for 2014.
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I've run a Honda Accord Tourer for a week, and it went back today. It's a modern estate car with a diesel engine, automatic gearbox and front wheel drive and costs £30k. And it's the one car that several people said they would actually like to buy.
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A Le Mans Group C car time forgot, kind of. It was sometimes reffered to as the Lancia-Ferrari. It was more powerful than it's main rival, the Porsche 956, and snagged several poles over it. However, as it was a Lancia there were some problems with reliability, and it consumed more fuel than the 956.
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Stop comparing them and whining about one being better than the other. Each squad does the absolute best with what they are allowed to do - both are impressive. F1 has no refueling, one lug, 12 tire guys, two jack men, eight nut guns, and a dozen other guys standing around waiting for something to do. Even when they did refuel, it was what? Flightline couplings and 4 gallons a second, or something like that? NASCAR has gravity refueling, five lug hubs, five tire guys, two nut guns and a jack from NAPA, and have to fucking hustle. So please stop it. They are both awesome.
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The Austin America was a (slightly larger than the Mini) front driver that earned a reputation for poor quality, rust, and repeated mechanical failures. However, this V8 powered Carroll Shelby meets Mr Bean hybrid is about as British as profession wrestling. Be sure to check out !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! .
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Yes I capitalized every word of the heading. So what? Having dropped off my 2000 Accord diagnosed with an EGR problem, I was offered a loaner car until they got mine ready. I happily agreed when I was offered a 2013 Accord coupé to drive around. So here are my impressions.
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The Ford Freestar, Ford’s final attempt at the minivan game. It was an updated Windstar that had its name changed because F= Ford. It was a minivan, plain and simple; however, the CUV market was emerging and people disliked the name. New features included a rear seat that could fold flat into the floor or flip-over for tailgating. I am now going to attempt a review of it.
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Motor Trend and Car and Driver's 2014 MY Best Of awards have at least one thing in common: they both tested the Fiesta ST against the competition. Oh, and they both have almost nothing bad to say about it. So what gives?
The Best of the Rest
BJohnson11 !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Rusto !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Paul, Man of Mustangs !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! but !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Tyburg !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Offroadkarter !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . 505Turbo !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! CalzoneGolem !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . JayhawkJake !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . AddMustard !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Jbh !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! .
As always, If I've missed something and you would like me to include it, let me know.
Fun Discussions
There were several posts that asked questions and sparked some good discussion last Thursday and Friday. Take a peek and chime in on some of them listed below:
What's the best NEW car on sale in the US <$30K, right now?
Find a modern production "retro" car that doesn't look good in some way
MANUAL TRANSMISSION COMING IN NEW MID SIZE CHEVYs
Noticing flaws in your old car after getting a new one?
What car looks the worst with a front license plate?
What Are The Best & Worst Smelling Car Interiors?
Anybody have experience with the Continental ExtremeContact DWS?
Used Car Showdown. Subaru Vs. Volvo
What Was the Price of Your Car When it Was New?
Is it time for VW group to join F1?
In what car did you learn to drive?
What Color Would You Get it In: SRT Viper
What Color Would You Get it In: Ferrari 458 Italia
Craigslist Hunt: $50,000 High End DD Sportscar
What do you do to supplement your driving enjoyment?
What's the weirdest thing you've ever run over?
What's Your Favorite Version of a Terrible Car?
Just the #tips
Not all jumps can be taken flat
Not Enough 2015 WRX? Here are 100 New Photos
Uncyclopedia: Your new automotive information source
Here's a detailed and thorough overview of the Homer
Asshat Tweets "2 Drunk 2 Care" Before Causing Horrific Fatal Accident
2015 Jaguar F-Type Coupe Gallery: Can't Stop Gawking
It's a buggy, it's a paraglider it's... Pegase!
Norwegian response to the Volvo Epic split thingy
AC-130U Live Fire Training Flight Over Florida (video)
Jose Canseco Gets Rolled By The Rozzers Riding Dirty With Goats Wearing Diapers
Honourable Mentions
These posts have already been shared with Jalopnik directly but deserve to be mentioned again because they were first posted in Oppositelock:
My DD is Loud, Obnoxious, and Impractical. And I Love It
Meet the Minds Behind the Nameless GT86 Rally Car
Want to participate on Oppositelock? Check out the !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! as well the !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! to help you get started.
Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
> DasWauto
11/25/2013 at 20:44 |
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Thanks for including my review of the Freestar, and the LS when I did that one.
Keep being awesome, you!
offroadkarter
> DasWauto
11/25/2013 at 21:26 |
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I like how I make the "best of" because my car is an asshole
and for the record its still an asshole, I have to put the EGR back on this weekend!
brakesnow
> DasWauto
11/27/2013 at 10:17 |
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Woohoo! First time in the "fun discussions" section.