"DasWauto" (DasWauto)
09/03/2013 at 20:45 • Filed to: Best of Oppositelock
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"DasWauto" (DasWauto)
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Gathered here are the Oppositelock posts that people put a good deal of effort into writing over the long weeked. It includes the 911 Turbo, BMW M8, forgotten cars from Group B and more.
!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! - PS9
Are you looking for a car right now? Shut up. Of course you are. I already know what car you want; the Porsche 911 Turbo. It's the car you want because it's the car everyone wants because it's the only one with 560 MUTHAFUCKIN' HORSEPOWER.
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!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! - Menebrio
This morning's Silverstone Qualifying was great. All weekend long we've had reigning champion Jorge Lorenzo and ¿Rookie of the decade? Marc Marquez trading the top slot around the British circuit. An thus, once again it just leads me to believe that my beloved F1 has lost its way.
!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! - Victorious Secret
You know what we should all be thankful for? Having lived in the time of these engines. Sadly, they are dead. Regulations and technology and "because turbos" has slowly but surely ensured that this might be the last time any of the following cars ever have a V8. I can only speak to the Big German 3, we all know the Americans don't care and will always use V8s when they can but the E9x M3, B8 RS5 and W204 C63 were some of the greatest hits of our generation and I can't figure out if its because of the cars themselves or because of the engines that powered them.
!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! - POD
It's no secret that I love video games, and you can not have a complete "If Cars Were" list with out including the driving force behind video games. Video game consoles. Home gaming consoles have wormed their way into the weekly (if not daily) lives of nearly every household in a first world country. They live in the home as snuggly as a car does in the garage. So in this run, lets compare the two. 5 cars, 5 consoles, toss them in a centrifuge and see who pairs up with whom.
!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! - Awedgar
If there’s one thing we can learn from this series of crazy Bavarian engineering feats, is that there is no awesome without compromise. Saturday’s V16 7 series featured a trunk that was replaced with a radiator, Sunday’s V12 Z3 featured ridiculous Front to rear weight distribution, and today’s curiosity features a car that necessitates blind luck and two big ones to drive quickly. That’s right; the M8 doesn’t have one of the 8 series’ trademark features, as well as a useful driving accessory: (pop-up) headlights. But the daytime running lights are still there, which would prove to be enough incentive to drive this V12 Ferrari-fighting monster.
!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! - Agrajag
I'm sure as fellow enthusiasts you take the occasional drive on a back road for no other reason than to take a nice ride. I always get a look of bemusement when I tell people this. Do you ever feel, or have people try to make you feel guilty for being a car enthusiast?
!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! - KnowsAboutCars
Audi Quattro, Ford RS200 and Lancia Delta S4 are among the cars we usually think first when someone mentions Group B rallying, however there are many Group B rally cars that are rarely remembered. Here are few of them.
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!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! - POD
To start this session off, lets begin with a little mood music. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! You hear that? That's sound of impending doom. The sound of an apex predator stalking you, ready to strike. That's right, this time we are comparing 5 of my favorite cars to sharks!
!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! - Speedmonkey
If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook you might by now have noticed I've totally fallen for the Subaru BRZ. Like most people with an interest in cars I'd heard a lot about it but had never driven one (or a GT86). Well now I have. I'll post up a review in a week or so but for now here is a graphic showing why the BRZ is such a fine sports car, and my video review.
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!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! - fhrblig
Everyone here hates the law in the US that prevents you from importing a grey market car less than 25 years old. If that law were suddenly lifted, what would you be chomping at the bit to bring in?
!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! - webmonkees
This guy. You see him in minivan ads. The metaphor for the emasculation that is required for buying the same car from 1991. Don't you know there's starving Appalachians who would be happy to be still driving a 91? Yes, since 1991, FAW Volkswagen has been printing money in the shape of MK2 Jettas. They passed 2 million a while back, and still sell the crap out them.
!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! - Raphael Orlove
This was my first IndyCar race (technically, it was only the second full IndyCar race I'd ever seen, counting TV) and I was surprised at how many fans came from all all age groups, all of whom were having a great time, with tons of access and exciting racing to watch. So now I have a few questions.
The Best of the Rest
Hoccy did a !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Revrseat70 !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! for a new wife-approved ride. Lonestranger shared some of his car !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! on his computer. Gpivovarov attended !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . D !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Ferrero1911 went to !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Valve_Float acquired a welder and !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Ramblin Rover !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! project. Liquid_Popcorn !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! parked beside each other. 190e30 posted photos from !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . BiTurbo228 !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Menebrio !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! in a hooning mishap. TwinTurboBMW !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! and car show. Decay checked out the !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! on a whim. JayhawkJake !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . EssExTee !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! hosted by the fire department. CalzoneGolem !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! while removing some old bushings from his Rat Rod truck.
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 over the last day. Take a peek and chime in on some of them listed below:
What's your best racing video game music?
What car will look better with age?
Question! Best roadster/spider under $4500?
Would you import a 25 year old Hilux?...
Should People Who Don’t Wash Their Cars Be Scorned?
Will the Corvette Receive Round Tails?
Carmakers' nicknames. How many can we name?
ATS 6 speed, anyone got any wheel-time with it?
What car are you surprised to find yourself liking?
What things that are considered ricey do you like?
Volkswagen Golf R: The 30,000 mile Q&A
Which wagon would you take on a mission?
How often do you wash your daily driver?
Could a driver from the 1950's drive a modern car?
Just the #tips
Lying on the forums will eventually catch up to you
David [Coulthard] goes to Cuba for classic rally
Idiot street racers on an Initial D forum
Woman drives off in the wrong Camry...
Bicycle Elevator to Tree House
So I trusted Amazon for car parts
How to go faster the Red Green way
Woman Trying To Park Car In Garage
New Jersey- "Senders of Texts to Drivers Can Be Held Liable, Court Rules"
He nearly painted that guardrail, with his face.
Spectator killed in the Amsterdam rally
Water Trapped in Double Glazed Bus Window
Leno takes a look at the ''ultimate driving machine''
This is why I hate queuing in traffic on a motorway
The notorious Farmtruck does its thing
Lego Mini Cooper ? Lego Mini Cooper. Buy all the LEGOs !
Here's a Map of the New Speed Cameras in Chicago
Racing Norwegian style (at Vålerbanen and such)
Honourable Mentions
These posts have already been shared with Jalopnik directly but deserve to be mentioned again because they were first posted in Oppositelock:
Vehicles That Don't Quite Mesh With The Company Tagline
all you need to know is corvette rally car
The 16 cylinder BMW that almost was.... BMW 767i "Goldfish"
The V12 BMW Z3 that almost was –Labor day weekend Bavarian insanity special part 2
Vehicles Of The 2013 DragonCon Parade - Photo Dump
The McLaren P1 Did a 07:04 Lap At James May's Favorite Place
I present to you: THE WORST RENDER EVER
Was the Subaru BRZ influenced by the Maserati GranTurismo?
Kazunori Yamauchi Promises Huge Tracts Of Land In Gran Turismo 6
Elon Musk is a Burner, He Likes In 'n Out...
What determines an automaker’s nationality?
Have a favorite McLaren? Let's see it.
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DasWauto
> DasWauto
09/03/2013 at 20:49 |
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Notes: The number of posts shared to Jalopnik from Oppo this long weekend is impressive. I know the reduced staffing on monday has something to do with that but kudos nonetheless.
Also, I'm amused that I included a post from Raphael. :)
POD
> DasWauto
09/03/2013 at 22:16 |
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Fantastic work as always! Thank you for the shout outs.