"DasWauto" (DasWauto)
09/11/2013 at 19:40 • Filed to: Best of Oppositelock
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"DasWauto" (DasWauto)
09/11/2013 at 19:40 • Filed to: Best of Oppositelock | 1
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Gathered here are the Oppositelock posts that people have put a good deal of effort into writing from the last 24 hours. Today it includes tire dynamics, a quick ride in a Mazda Cosmos, a guide to taxis of NYC and more.
!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! - Tom Bennett
In cars, the four contact patches that tires create with the road are your only connection point with the earth. (If there's anything besides the tires contacting the road, you're doing something wrong.) You'd be surprised to see how small these patches are. Take a look at a tire on the ground, and remember that each one's contact with the road is approximately as large as your hand print.
!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! - the driver
I'll say it up front, I've probably been watching too much Fast N' Loud, and hence I have this crazy notion that I can flip cars for money. The premise is simple enough, find a cheap car that has "potential", buy it, fix it up (just enough, not too much) and resell it for more than you invested. But I'm sure there is more to it than that!
!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! - Aya
I'm thinking of getting a small, classic car for me to work on on weekends so i'm starting to look for one. Then, my neighbour ask me, "Aya, are you interested in owning a 1985 Mazda Cosmo?" Because i don't know what the fuck a Mazda Cosmo is, my neighbour takes me to his friend's home and shows me the car.
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!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! - TheSupremeLou
I feel like I'm not going out on a limb in saying that we all hate the Donk culture around here. The cars look gaudy and ridiculous raised up to accomodate oversized rims, slathered in ridiculous vinyls or pastel colors. Every Oppo probably looks at those cars with their brains screaming, "What an idiot! Who would ruin a Caprice like that?! He should be hung from his 36" rims."
!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! - Caprice-Capish
Yesterday we dove into the history of these yellow beasts and what makes them so special to this city. Today, I present the first part of my comprehensive guide to all the models currently in service, starting with the offerings from Ford and Toyota - by and large the vast majority of the entire fleet.
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!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! - DasWauto
Do you really think this is going to fly? Would Kimi accept a role as a second driver? No. Can Alonso deal with a competitive teammate? No. Can Ferrari operate without favouring one driver? IMO, no. So what's going to happen? What about Alonso leaving the team?
!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! - FractalFootwork
Determined by Top Gear (and, well, everyone else) to be a "pornographer's car", the Nissan 300ZX was the deal of a century. The buttons on the steering wheel, glass t-top roof, and rear wheel drive all helped contribute to a compelling argument. The only question that remains is: was it actually cool?
!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! - GhostZ
I just found this National Geographic video about Compton street racers who have a 240z... with... you guess it, a 575ish HP V8 with nitrous. Warning: it's about street racers who take their car to the track to go professional, so if you're squeamish, avoid. It's a good video that gives a pretty impartial and direct view on what's going on. I love these NatGeo documentaries for that reason, and there's a surprising number of them about cars in general. It shows both the benefits and dangers of street racing, and it does the same with track racing.
!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! - Speedmonkey
Silver cars have been around for almost as long as cars have been around. But the original Silver Arrows were a product of weight saving and bare metal. I've no idea when the first silver cars started to become really popular. My own car is silver. My last car was silver. But I'm bored of silver. Silver is so old. My next car will definitely not be silver.
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!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! - TheDailyTurismo
Last year 20th Century Fox distributed a film called "Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter" that got an abysmal 35% rating on rottentomatoes. The idea of Abe Lincoln battling a group of vampires is about as far fetched as taking a 5-speed Lincoln apex hunting on a race track...but one actually happened.
The Best of the Rest
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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 is the best way to learn how to be a [home] mechanic?
What would be a good first manual rwd car?
My driving + Show us how you drive
Flying to houston, driving back! What car should I buy?
Show us: Your favorite automotive quotes
BMW's hatchback-sedan-coupe-SUV X6 and X6M Opinions
Show Us: Your Favorite Felipe Massa + Ferrari Pictures
For a realistic DD, slightly used GTI, or more used 128i?
Feedback on 2005 XTerra S 4.0L 6-speed, as a daily driver
Tesla Model S testdrive scheduled, Questions?
Nice Pipe or Crack Pipe: Flag Edition
Is the Term "Supercar" Overused?
Just the #tips
The Coolest Gearheads You'll Ever Meet
BrownDogWelding videos with Miller are finally up
God dammit Robert. Don't you want to get back to Formula 1?
Too much Oppo for this poor 3-Series
Toyota is developing a hybrid GT86/FR-S
2008 Cadillac XLR CUSTOM NEOCLASSIC
Federal government continues to hand over money to automakers
5th gen Camaros doing reverse entries
This GT-R Crashes into a Dodge Dart in a Drag Race
Indian Tractor Tug of War Goes Bad when Tractor flips and Opponent Continues to Drag Him
Poor people's Pope doesn't pontificate over popping out in R4
Dawn til dusk in a Jaguar XF - and why the Jag made my journey bearable
Dave Mirra no longer driving for Subaru in the GRC
Honourable Mentions
These posts have already been shared with Jalopnik directly but deserve to be mentioned again because they were first posted in Oppositelock:
The Mazda Furai Burned To Death In 8 Minutes, Hidden From Help
10 Things You Didn't Know About the Mazda Furai
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.
Gamecat235
> DasWauto
09/11/2013 at 19:54 |
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I don't even rate a mention with the Oppo Commenting Handbook? I see how you are. =P
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DasWauto
> Gamecat235
09/11/2013 at 20:02 |
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Actually, I think I might add a permanent link to that and the welcome post by Automatch at the bottom of the Best of Oppo. Could be useful for people who would like to post on Oppo.
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Gamecat235
> DasWauto
09/11/2013 at 20:03 |
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I was teasing (It's kind of a different category, and not an "article" per se). But that might not be a bad idea so that people can be introduced to the rules and lay of the land up front if they read that far.
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DasWauto
> Gamecat235
09/11/2013 at 20:12 |
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That's why I didn't have it included in the first place but I think a permanent link at the bottom is a good idea and will help make sure good people come to Oppo. A nice way of saying that if someone has a long enough attention span to make it all the way to the bottom, they are probably good enough for us. :)