"DasWauto" (DasWauto)
05/12/2014 at 17:30 • Filed to: Best of Oppositelock
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"DasWauto" (DasWauto)
05/12/2014 at 17:30 • Filed to: Best of Oppositelock | 9
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Assembled here are the best Oppositelock posts from last Monday through Tuesday. It includes a sideways Hilux, how to have fun in Vegas, reconsidering the BRZ and a million mile Mercedes 250SE Coupe.
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Some of you may be familiar with the name Nigel Petrie and Engineered to Slide. The drifting world has been abuzz with interest since he began sliding super-low Nissan Silvias a few years ago. However, his focus over the last three years has been on something much larger, something monumental. While his previous vehicles have been modified extensively, in his eyes they were never really his. So he set about building his own car. Who is this mad man you ask? Well he's a self taught fabricator from the Southeast Australian state of Victoria. What you are about to watch is the result of passion, dedication, patience and discipline. From design to build, he's done it all. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
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In the last episode of our web series "Going Places", I got chauffeured around Las Vegas in a Rally Fighter and my brother wore a t-shirt with a giant kitten on it. The day before that we made loud noises in a red Jaguar F-Type. Today we have a black Maserati, our camera gear, and a bag full of hair. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
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Due to the unique circumstances of my living situation (by way of which I'm living in England part-time for nine months), I spent almost a year shopping for cars, culminating with the decision about a month ago to buy my new BRZ. But the first time I drove that car, my impressions were actually pretty heavily colored by disappointment. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
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When searching for our next collector car, most of us specifically seek out lower-mileage examples and those with too many zeros are often scratched off the list. Rarely, however, there are extremely high-mileage cars that, for the sheer fact of their durability, and perhaps even utter will to survive, entrance us in a way that only a car with so many stories, owing to so many miles on the road, could tell. Realtor Ben Clopot is the enthusiastic owner of just such a car. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
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In a recent discussion on what a stupid brilliant project sticking a Rover V8 in a Ford Ranchero would be, Biturbo228 commented that "BL should be used in the dictionary to exemplify 'missed opportunities'." Which got me thinking, how could that have been avoided? Which in turn led to: and what if it had been? !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
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Many larger Formula 1 teams are very much anti-cost cap since money is the one thing keeping them in the lead, while smaller teams have been extremely vocal about implementing a cost cap system so that they can continue their time in Formula 1. Let's break down the cost cap debate, and theorize an entirely new set of rules for lowering the cost of participating in Formula 1 without diluting the racing that we love. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
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There was an article published on Jalopnik saying that we as car enthusiasts are going to be all hunky-dory in the future with programs that will allow us to change up our cars performance on the fly. That all we'll need to do is download a program off of the internet and boom more power on a car that handles better and might also give you a handjob on a lonely night. But, let me tell you, that's not going to happen. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
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When you have a chance to grab the keys to a Porsche and disappear into the Arizona desert for a few hours, you take it. It doesn't matter if it's the iconic 911, a spunky 914, a Boxster, or even (shudder) a Panamera, those few hours are a precious gift. Unlike the mean streets of Brooklyn, on which it's nearly impossible to find the limits of, say, a bicycle, the vast, smooth ribbons of asphalt across the scorched desert outside Phoenix beckon you to turn the radio off and mind-meld with the machine. I had such an opportunity to drive the capable, quick, and controversial 996 cabriolet. Can this Porsche help me find inner peace in the desert? !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
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Welcome to Syncro de Mayo, a May 5th celebration of all Volkswagen's four wheel drive system known as Syncro. Up first is a fantastic combination of VW's Syncro system in a factory El Caminoized double cab (Doka, which comes from the German word for double cab— Doppelkabine) Volkswagen Type 2 (T3). !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
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One of the main criticisms of the hot hatch by performance car snobs is that they are predominately 'wrong wheel drive'. Granted, there are anomalies such as the BMW 135i but the vast majority are powered by the front wheels. As you may have guessed from the above pic, the Chevette HS and HSR are most definitely rear wheel drive. What's better than a dab of oppo? Armfulls of it. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
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When I go to Japan I'm well aware of the risks of making a mistake with anyone influential who is Japanese. Japanese men of power buy the services of the Yakuza, to "secure their place". This means that the Yakuza members are on their beck and call every minute of the day, under certain levels of priority. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
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Given the way this car is talked about on here, I expected to be blown away. I was afraid to drive it if I'm honest, afraid I'd like it so much I'd commit seppuku for having purchased a Sonic RS only a few weeks before the Fiesta ST hit dealerships. I was afraid that I'd like it so much I'd have to take a huge financial hit on a trade in deal just to have one in my garage. Fortunately for me, that didn't happen, and I'm going to carefully explain why. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
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This just in from the US Patent and Trademark Office: In April, Ford renewed its ownership of the storied Lightning name while Mazda reclaimed the CX-7 name. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
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!!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! - Gabor Vajda
Sports you cannot put on TV screens are virtually non-existent. Airing rallying on live TV certainly have some serious issues. Question is, whether anyone cares to do it anymore and for what price. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
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Rally Portugal turned out to be as entertaining as Rally Mexico. A lot of drivers showed the same pace as championship leader Sebastien Ogier, but lack of consistency proved that Ogier is still slightly better than the rest of the pack. It hurts a bit to say that, because I don't want the Loeb thing to happen again. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
The Best of the Rest
Tot shared !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Briannutter1 !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Ttyymmnn !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . PheeNoIVI !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , as did Baskingshark, !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Jagvar !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! and !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Twinturbobmw !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Audi For Life !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Speedmonkey !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Asphalt !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . JonathonW8 !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . JGrabowMSt !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! and !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Chiefstinky !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Willkinton247 !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , as did J. David Buerk, !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Jarod Rose !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . NinetyQ !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . CalzoneGolem !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . AncientOfDays !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . B. Body Burnout !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! and !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . CPNSLOW !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Arch Duke Maxyenko !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . NomadiKat !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Garrett Davis !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Chairman Kaga !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Heliochrome85 !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Huzer !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! .
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As always, If I've missed something and you would like me to include it, let me know.
Discussions
There were several posts that asked questions and sparked some good conversation last Monday and Tuesday. Take a peek and chime in on some of those listed below:
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What's your favorite gear (poll)
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What great cars are ruined by a bad piece of engineering?
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I can't keep up with the times
Question about Automatic Shifters
Coolest Car In A Random Ass Town: Doyelstown, PA (Murica) request
What's your favorite mario kart?
Why I have a tough time being an "enthusiast"
Does a Russian Grand Prix make Sense?
OT: My favorite speed related anecdote
Why do the parents of America choose the Buick Enclave?
What are cars you only see in fleets?
Confession: I don't care about Alfa Romeo or Lancia
What do you guys think of the E28?
Coolest Car In A Random Ass Town: Sundsvall (Sweden)
CarDomaining - "Post It Anyways" Edition
How Much Do They Make: Car Salesmen
Have you seen the prices on early-mid 2000s Maserati Coupes?
Anyone know what's up with the two-pointed front bodywork on some modern cars?
Project Car Conundrum: What do you recommend?
You know it's a bad sign when...
Putting turbo on single barrel carb?
Oppopinion: Not Actually a Car Edition
Formula Oppo - GT6 - Spanish Gran Prix
Just the #tips
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Bourdais driving Indy's version of the Indy road course
North American version of the 4C
Falken E30 V8 tearing up Ascari Race Resort
Lotus presents a new sponsor, won't get actual money for it
Why This Chap Chose A Porsche 911 Without The S But With The PDK And PASM
2015 Subaru WRX small overlap crash test
Watch as a Trabant gives an M3 a work out
Help catch a hit and run driver
Rosberg takes a ride in a W196
Stanley Roberts Get's Called out by "Out of Town" Sideshow Folks
A short humorous f1 medical car memory- professor syd watkins
Porsche GT3 R around Ascari Race Resort
ATTN Northeast Opponauts: Automotive Event Calendar
1925 Bugatti Brescia Type 22 Roadster was lifted from a Swiss lake in 2009
630HP RUF RT35 Launch Control, Powerslides & More!
Chris Harris Restores a classic 911
Gold Rush Rally Documentary Trailer
Havana Motor Club - crowd-funded movie about the Cuban drag-racing scene
This kid has turned more kart laps in one day than I have ever
How Jalop Favorite Neko Case Personalizes Parking Tickets
The Nissan Murano vert donk lives on
These posts have already been shared with Jalopnik directly but deserve to be mentioned again because they were first posted on Oppositelock:
The 180 MPH Cheaper Sleeper: The story of my Mercedes S600 V12 TT
Adventures in Alfa: 3 Days, 521 Miles, 1 Alfa Romeo
Where do concept cars go when they are no longer needed?
Do Halo Cars Change Consumer Behavior Enough to Justify Their Development?
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RooWills
> DasWauto
05/12/2014 at 17:47 |
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Thank you!
Gabor Vajda (@Gabor_V)
> DasWauto
05/12/2014 at 19:03 |
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Thank you for sharing my post!