How OPPO Is Your Car? - 2020 Edition

"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction) 09/15/2020 at 08:45 • Filed to: How Oppo is your car, HOWJALOPISYOURCAR

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In the spirit of the original !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! from 2008, I present to you the inaugural version of How OPPO Is Your Car? !

Just like each of our beloved cars, nothing is perfect, but thanks to everyone who chimed in with suggestions for this formula over the past few days.

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And now, without further delay, here it is:

HOW OPPO IS YOUR CAR? (2020 Edition)

1: Engine

4-Cylinder: 0 points, unless boxer/flat, then 7 points. V4? 14 points.

3-Cylinder: 1 point, unless you have an i8, then 8 points.

2-Cylinder: 50 points. We [heart] Trabants.

1-Cylinder: 100 points. May your !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! live long and prosper.

5-Cylinder: 6 points. What, you think an Acura Vigor deserves more?

6-Cylinder (V6): 5 points ( VR6? Give yourself 3 more ).

6-Cylinder (inline): 10 points. Datsun Z, Jeep Cherokee, 3-Series, Dodge Dart? Hell yeah!

6-Cylinder (boxer/flat): 12 points.

8-Cylinder (V8): 15 points.

8-Cylinder (inline): 20 points.

8-Cylinder (flat): I don’t believe you...

10-Cylinder: 25 points.

12-Cylinder (V12): 30 points.

12-Cylinder (Flat): 50 points. Especially if you drive a !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! .

16-Cylinder: 100 points.

Rotary: 23 points.

W8/12: 17 points

Turbine: 1 million points. I hear you, Udman.

Hybrid ( not 48v systems ): Divide your current point total by 1.4 (unless your hybrid has a manual, then 25 points, or unless you own one of the “holy trinity”/other hybrid supercar, then divide by 2.8 - you don’t need any more points! ).

Electric: Give 2 points to the guy sitting next you. Just kidding, 6 points.

Aftermarket hybrid/electric conversion: 25 points.

1.b: More engine

Longitudinally mounted: 15 points. Even if you have a 4-banger, that 4-banger could be in a !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! .

Latitudinally mounted (transverse): -10 points (unless mid/rear-engined, then 1 point).

Slant: 20 points.

Flathead: 25 points.

Throttle bodies: Add 5 points per throttle body.

Carburetor: Add 10 points for each carb.

Air Cooled: 25 points.

Diesel: 10 points (unless you live in Europe).

Engine not original: 15 points.

2: Aspiration

Normally aspirated: 0 points*.
*(+10 if redline 7000 or greater, +10 if redline less than 3000)

Turbocharged (single): 5 points (+10 for pre-2016 OEM, +10 if not OEM)

Supercharged: 15 points (and 50 more if twin supercharged!)

Twin-Turbo (dual): 20 points

Twin-Turbo (sequential): 30 points

Quad-Turbo: 50 points

Dualcharged (super and turbo): 100 points. We heart the !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! .

3: Body Style

4-doors: 0 points. If you have an E39 M5 ( or any RWD, manual, V8 sedan ),— you get a gold star for stealth. If a 3-door hatch, 7 points for weirdness.

5-door crossover: -5 points ( no deduction for a 5-door body-on-frame SUV ).

5-door hatchback: 5 points (you know the difference...).

5-door wagon: 10 points.

3-doors: 10 points. Viva la shooting brake!

2-doors: 20 points. Screw practicality.

2-doors (gullwing and/or scissors): 35 points ( unless aftermarket, then -17.5 ).

0-doors: 50 points.

Doors, however many, but they’re welded shut: 100 points.

Ute: 15 points

Camino- ized : 101 points.

Convertible: 15 points (if targa, make it 30).

Hardtop Convertible: -10 points.

4-Door Hardtop Convertible: 15 points

T-Tops: 25 points.

Single-seater: 25 points.

10+ seats: 10 points ( how’s your headache? )

Suicide Doors: 50 points ( must open independently of other doors ).

3.b: Trucks, Crossovers & SUVs *Only* - Body Style
—> skip to 3.c if scoring a car <—

_ * Body on Frame : 10 points.

_ * Unibody: -10 points.

_ * Flatbed: 20 points

_ * Dually: 50 points.

_ * Minivan + manual (or + aftermarket suspension): 25 points.

_ * Panel van: 30 points.

_ * Custom/Conversion Van: 50 points.

3.c: Curb Weight

3000 lbs or less: 10 points.

2000 lbs or less: 20 points, and stay safe out there!

5000 lbs or more (and not an HD pickup): -10 points.

4: Wheels Driven

Front-wheel drive: 0 points. Hey, I love a good front driver as much as the next guy, but you just don’t get any points - sorry! Unless, of course, your car is pre-1970, then... 7 points!

All-wheel drive: 10 points.

4-wheel drive: 15 points. This means you have low gears and you use them. If you have never moved your transfer case, -50 points.

Rear-wheel drive: 20 points. Lets face facts: rear-wheel drive is the best ( unless you own a truck/SUV, then 5 points ).

Limited-slip differential: 10 points.

Locking differential(s): 5 points per.

5: Engine Location

Front: 0 points ( and don’t come lobbying with your front-mid... )

Mid: 15 points

Rear: 20 points

Two engines (not EVs/hybrids): !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! .

6: Transmission

Automatic: 0 points. Special dispensation: column shift? 10 points.

Manual: 20 points. And good for you. Dog-leg 1st gear? Add 10 more.

Manual on the tree: 60 points.

CVT: -20 points. You really don’t get this whole driving thing, do you?

Crashbox: 30 points

Dual-clutch: add 10 points for your flappy paddles .

Single-clutch automated manual: -10 points (unless you drive a race car, then add 15)

Transmission not original: 15 points.

7: Country of Origin ( Home Country of Automaker, NOT factory location )

China: 0 points

Korea: 3 points.

Japan: 3 point. Deduct 10 points if you drive a 4-banger slushbox Camry. Yeah, you .

‘Murica: 5 points.

Germany: 7 points.

Sweden: 15 points.

Britain: 20 Points. You brave man.

Italy: 25 points. You brave coglione.

Eastern Bloc: 30 points.

India: 40 points.

France: 50 points.

Land of the Raging Hoon (Australia): 27.5 points (unless you live down under)

Other (Canada, Israel, Northern Ireland): 13 points. And you’re lucky to be getting them.

Final assembly location same as country of make: 5 points.

Country of origin no longer exists? 10 points.

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8: POWA!

0-50 hp: 25 points. You’re very brave.

51-100 hp: 5 points. You’re very poor.

101-180 hp: 0 points. Unless you drive a Se7en or a Miata ( or any RWD car under 2500 lbs) — that’s +15 points.

181-280 hp: 5 points. Not too shabby.

281-380 hp: 10 points. We like where you’re going.

381 - 450 hp: 25 points. Awesome. The power sweet spot. Not too hot, not too cold.

451 - 600 hp: 2 points. You’re rich. Big deal. Unless you drive a Z06. Then we’re jealous and we hate you.

601 - 750 hp: 30 points. You might be rich, but we love your taste in cars.

751 - 1000 hp: 50 points seems about right.

1001+ hp: 100 points. Special dispensation: if you drive a !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! , 1,000,000,000 points!!!

9: Age

2020/21 model: 10 points. Congratulations.

4 years or younger: 5 points.

5 - 10 years: 0 points.

11 - 20 years: 10 points. You can wrench.

21 - 30 years: 20 points. You can really wrench.

31 - 40 years: 30 points. Can we have a ride? Pretty please?

41 - 50 years: 40 points. When small cars started to make it big.

51 - 60 years: 50 points. The golden age of rad. Sigh...

61+ years old: 60 points (+40 for Pre-WWII, and we tip our cap to you).

10: Other

Color (exterior)! (if not white/black/silver/gray/beige): 10 points.
- Two-tone paint job? Add 3 more.

Color (interior)! (if not black/gray/beige/tan): 5 points.

Pop-up (or hideaway) headlights: 10 points

Manual seats: 5 points. If driver’s seat is fixed in place, add 10 more.

Factory Recaros, or aftermarket racing buckets: 10 points.

Front bench seat: !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!

Sunroof/moonroof: -5 points (per).

Aftermarket roll protection (cage/roll bar): 5 points.

Cupholders ( and yes, those bottle-holders in your doors count ):
- zero: 5 points
- less than or equal to number of seats: 0 points.
- greater than number of seats: -10 points

Bondo: 10 points for every unpainted patch.

REAL wood trim (interior or exterior): 10 points ( wooden frame? 50 points )

Piano black interior trim: -10 points.

Black exterior “window” style piece that’s not actually a window: -10 points.

“Exhaust tips” that aren’t actually connected to the exhaust: -10 points.

Fake vents or !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! ? -5 for each.

Salt Life sticker: -50 points

Truck Nutz: -100 points. Unless you live in !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . Then 500 points.

All-digital dashboard (pre-2015): 25 points.

Analog clock: 5 points.

Carbon fiber body panel(s) or monocoque: 25 points.

RHD in a LHD nation (or vice-versa): 10 points.

Metric-only gauges in an Imperial unit country (or vice-versa): 10 points.

Hydropneumatic suspension: 50 points

Waterbed: 6.9 points.

Point Key:

Negative Points: Consider your life choices.

0 Points: Go ride a bike.

1-5 Points: !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! is that way.

6-15 Points: Hey, at least you know what a car is.

16-30 points: That’s a cool car you got there. Time to Sawzall the back off.

31-45 points: It’s no Hoondai Sonata, but it’s pretty good.

46-75 points: You like driving. You even like driving a lot. But why all the compromises, man?

76-120 points: ‘Vettes get ‘em wet, dude . As do turbo-diesel Peugeot wagons.

121-160 points: Is that an E39 M5 in your pocket?

161-200 points Fantasy Garage

201-250 points: Bitchin’ Camino

251+ points: You love cars. Secret cars, concept cars, flying cars, vintage cars, tricked-out cars, red cars, black cars, blonde cars - sometimes, cars just because of the curve of a hood.

If, after all that, you don’t like the score your car ended up with, try Future next gen S2000 owner’s formula:

I vote for one system/category and one only.

Is your car a soul sucking succubus that you loathe getting into everytime? -1 point

Do you derive pleasure from your vehicle, whether it be through the steering, a can’t be killed attitude, second glances after you park, or a loving care of maintenance well past the point others just give up? +2 points.

There is no more Oppo car than others. Oppo is an attitude. It’s a loving devotion to doing coolant swaps on time. It’s busted knuckles to get one more year before you have to finally give in and get something newer. It’s syncing multiple carbs so you get that one perfect drive that makes all the other bad days worth it. It’s loving the car you have because you are emotionally attached to it.

It’s not some weird V5, brown motorcycle convertible. I enjoy my TourX as much as I enjoy my Ram 1500 as much as I enjoyed the Saab before those. Nothing will touch the Mustang I had nor the Daytona but each is Oppo in their own way.

Oppo is emotional attachment. Oppo is love.

Tripper > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 08:57

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441 Total, 147 Avg

pip bip - choose Corrour > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 09:08

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i come up with 40 in the end.

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Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 09:09

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The Camaro is 125

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Tripper 09/15/2020 at 09:09

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Very nice! Those individual throttle bodies come in handy.

CalzoneGolem > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 09:12

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I scored 100% and I didn’t even study!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 09/15/2020 at 09:13

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Nice.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 09:14

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101-180 hp: 0 points. Unless you drive a Se7en, Datsun 240Z, or a Miata — that’s +15 points.

FIFY.

Tripper > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 09:16

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Haha indeed. Although I feel like the Golf is the most oppo because there are exactly 1 million Golf owners on here.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 09/15/2020 at 09:16

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Sorry! That exception was from the original. I’m guessing your car will score high enough without it.

Poor_Sh > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 09:16

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159 - 2014 Porsche Cayman S

168 - 1999 Mazda Miata

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Tripper 09/15/2020 at 09:18

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It will be the most OPPO if you all still have them in 10 years. =)

Does your Golf have bottle-holders in the door? Because those count!

DasWauto > Tripper 09/15/2020 at 09:18

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I think you can add 20 points to the engine for the M3 because it sits on a slant. I’m doing the same for my 128i, though I think the point allocation to that attribute might be a little heavy. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Poor_Sh 09/15/2020 at 09:19

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Nice. Old Miata just scrapes into “fantasy garage”. LOL

Tripper > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 09:19

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oh yeah it does...def front maybe back too, Ill have to look.

camaroboy68ss > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 09:20

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1956 Chevy “Miss Taboo”

Engine - 15 points (327ci SBC)

More Engine - 90 points (longitude, 6 carbs, and technically not original engine)

Body Style - 70 points (2 doors that are suicide doors)

Weight - 0 points (there is a gap between 3000-4000 lbs)

Wheels Driven - 20 points (RWD)

Engine location - 0 points (front)

Transmission - 20 points (Muncie 4 speed)

Country of Origin - 5 points (USA)

POWA! - 10 points (its in the 350hp range)

Vehicle age - 50 Points (64 years young)

Other - 23 Points (Two tone, white/blue interior, manual seats, zero cup holders, -5 for fake roof scoop)

Total - 303 Points 

TheRealBicycleBuck > Tripper 09/15/2020 at 09:21

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Now that you’ve created the spreadsheet, it’s time to update it with drop-down lists and automatic scoring.

PatBateman > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 09:22

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At the present time, my car should get me banned from Oppo (V8 Expedition). However, I drive it because my last car’s engine shit the bed and it wasn’t worth replacing the motor.

-8, 675, 309

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > DasWauto 09/15/2020 at 09:22

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Where were you on Friday? LOL

Milky > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 09:23

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133  points for a ND1 Miata.

Pretty sure the ND2 would only be a few points higher because of being made more recently. It would be +10 for a higher redline and +5 for more power, but miss out on the +15 lower power Miata exception.

AkursedX > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 09:25

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RX-8: 136pts

STI: 97pts

My old Fiero would have been 178pts (only 2pts for having over 500hp was a killer, haha)

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > camaroboy68ss 09/15/2020 at 09:25

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YES!

But you only get suicide doors once. LOL

Poor_Sh > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 09:25

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Yeah, kinda weird that it beats a PORSCHE CAYMAN lol

DasWauto > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 09:25

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I’ve got 142 for my 128i and 95 for the WRX; I’m good with  that. Gloss black interior trim cost me 10 points on both cars and I hate it equally in both because dust is harsh reality in my use. He penalty is fair though, I will probably end up replacing or wrapping it in the bimmer.

I know this has gone through many revisions but might I suggest 5 points for real good scoops as a compliment to the -5 for fakes?

Nice work on this. It’s as fun now as the jalopmeter was 10 years ago.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > AkursedX 09/15/2020 at 09:26

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Nice!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > DasWauto 09/15/2020 at 09:28

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Nice scores!

Too late for material changes now... and most cars with functional hood scoops are getting plenty of points elsewhere.

Thanks - was fun bringing it up to date.

Tripper > TheRealBicycleBuck 09/15/2020 at 09:29

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I was headed there! However my help desk associate is out this week so I will unlikely have that kind of time haha.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Poor_Sh 09/15/2020 at 09:29

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This is OPPO!

Just based on age, right? What else?

Oh yeah, the Miata bonus... (from the original)

DasWauto > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 09:30

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Sorry, I saw the earlier posts but didn’t really have time to read/ contribute.

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 09:30

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2001 VW Transporter dual cab chassis syncro: 83 points

2000 Subaru Forester: 95 points

2002 Nissan Patrol cab chassis: 158 points

Total : 338 points. Average: let's just go with 111 points, eh?

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Milky 09/15/2020 at 09:31

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Nice! Poor_sh’s NB scored 168 - ha!

vondon302 > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 09:31

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The truck scored 105! Not bad. Damn excessive cup holders almost pushed it below a 100.

And the Boss is a mighty 137!

S hould of asked for bonus points on reflective stripes.

skimaro > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 09:32

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Round 2, here we go

V8- 15

Longitudinal- 15

1 Throttle body- 5

NA- 0

T-tops- 25

3300lb- 0

RWD+LSD- 30

Front Engine- 0

Auto- 0

American- 5

215hp- 5

35yo- 30

Manual Seats- 5

0 Cupholders- 5

1 bondo patch- 10

MPH speedo in Canada- 10

160 total. Definitely not fantasy garage but rad af so I think it works. by old score it only hit 135.

jeepoftheseus > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 09:32

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Neat! My ‘99 TJ Wrangler comes in at 155. The doors are normally off but I do have doors so I didn’t take that 50 points. It’d be higher if it wasn’t black... it will be painted (probably poorly) or tub swapped to  a better color at some point though!

No need to score the the other road going vehicles. The tractor though might score pretty high...

Just Jeepin' > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 09:32

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I’ve got 175, but only by liberally interpreting zero doors, since I haven’t had a door on it in months.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > DasWauto 09/15/2020 at 09:33

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Completely understand. Plenty of the points are from the original.

The main point is for this to be fun, but also tried to make it fair-ish.

Tripper > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 09:33

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its too late now but the 02 isn’t THE original engine, but it is another M10 of a different size. should that have counted? if so maybe that balances out the cupholder error for the vw

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > pip bip - choose Corrour 09/15/2020 at 09:34

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Robbed!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media 09/15/2020 at 09:35

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Nice! And just think, in a couple years, you’ll have no car newer than 20 years old - impressive.

Urambo Tauro > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 09:35

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M y Mustang ended up pretty close to the previous formula’s total . 145 now instead of 150. Not bad!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Tripper 09/15/2020 at 09:35

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Yeah, you get the points if “not numbers matching”.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Just Jeepin' 09/15/2020 at 09:36

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I’ll allow it! =)

Maybe a bit high, but there are few here that love their vehicle as you do.

OneFastPuertoRican > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 09:36

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1969 Porsche 912 — 249 Pts.

However, I’m gonna award myself 1 poin t for my Oppo decal: 250 P ts.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > jeepoftheseus 09/15/2020 at 09:37

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Very nice! Someone scored a bunch of old tractors in the in-progress thread. =)

camaroboy68ss > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 09:37

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1968 Chevy Camaro

Engine - 15 points (327ci SBC)

More Engine - 25 points (longitude and one big holley carb )

Body Style - 20 points(2 doors )

Weight - 0 points (there is a gap between 3000-4000 lbs)

Wheels Driven - 20 points (RWD)

Engine location - 0 points (front)

Transmission - 20 points (Muncie 4 speed)

Country of Origin - 5 points (USA)

POWA! - 10 points (its in the 350hp range)

Vehicle age - 50 Points (52 years young)

Other - 20 Points (color , manual seats, zero cup holders )

Total - 185 Points  

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > skimaro 09/15/2020 at 09:38

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Sweet! Well deserved.

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 09:38

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imported 1994 Mitsubishi Pajero - 161

2017 Jag XE - 75

Sovande > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 09:38

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163 for my El Camino.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > vondon302 09/15/2020 at 09:39

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Very nice!

Those stripes are bad ass...

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Urambo Tauro 09/15/2020 at 09:39

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Cool! Happy that scores are falling pretty much where they should.

Just Jeepin' > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 09:40

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It helps not having any other distractions like a spouse or a family or a meaningful hobby or .... I’ ll stop before I get more depressed.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > OneFastPuertoRican 09/15/2020 at 09:40

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Haha - oh, man, how did I miss that one?!

AkursedX > AkursedX 09/15/2020 at 09:41

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I did my wife’s car (2020 Hyundai Tuscon-Ultimate, in brown) 22pts

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > camaroboy68ss 09/15/2020 at 09:41

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Well deserved!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 09:42

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Just eeked into fantasy garage!

Nice.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Sovande 09/15/2020 at 09:42

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Sweeet...

Milky > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 09:43

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I feel attacked.

McMike > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 09:44

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Vanagon = 159

Mini = 165

E-Type = 215

I knew if I held on to these long enough something good would happen.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Just Jeepin' 09/15/2020 at 09:44

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And I wish I had more time to get out and explore!

Looking forward to your S Indiana wanderings report.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Milky 09/15/2020 at 09:45

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LOL - just hang onto it for 20 more years and you’ll get there.

Tripper > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 09:45

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davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > McMike 09/15/2020 at 09:47

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Very nice!

I’m pleasantly surprised that scores are falling mostly where they should.

Peter’s working on one for bikes here:

https://oppositelock.kinja.com/how-oppo-is-your-motorcycle-rev-1-1845026879

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Tripper 09/15/2020 at 09:47

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Like you need any more... =)

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 09:48

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The two vehicles that bring down my average were not of my choosing just to be clear lol

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > PatBateman 09/15/2020 at 09:48

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Ha! But I bet it actually scores higher than you think, or it should...

Just looked back to see yours was a bearing issue. [feverishly knocks wood]

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 09:49

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The e90 ended up with 67 I think. Not surprising. Can I get extra points for daily driving two motorcycles?

Also I’m going to hive myself 5 more points for having a trailer hitch on my not truck. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s 09/15/2020 at 09:50

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Haha - good scores!

I’ll have to figure my wife’s car, too.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 09:51

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1971 Datsun 240Z, 178 . I missed the 7,000 redline.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 09/15/2020 at 09:52

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Ooh, that’s a good one... will have to remember it for the next version. Fair score for the E90, I think.

Peter’s working on one for bikes!

https://oppositelock.kinja.com/how-oppo-is-your-motorcycle-rev-1-1845026879

TysMagic > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 09:52

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I really felt like the TT was more oppo than this, but coming in at 62. The 340 is coming in at 72 with a surprising amount of 0's. I like em both them and they fit that point range category well. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 09/15/2020 at 09:52

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Perfect.

Chinny Raccoon > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 09:52

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A disappointing 70.

A “that’s more like it” 119

Just for fun, 235!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Chinny Raccoon 09/15/2020 at 09:53

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Yes!

Arrivederci > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 09:54

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Miata - 143
GS350 - 68
Sorento - 3 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > TysMagic 09/15/2020 at 09:55

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Nice - where do you think the TT maybe deserved more points?

(too late to edit now, just thinking of the next edition)

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Arrivederci 09/15/2020 at 09:55

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Sounds about right. =)

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 09:56

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Yeah considering it’s a Grey, non turbo, Sedan.

Were it a wagon, or a 335, or RWD it would have scored better.

A 328i Xdrive is the Corolla or BMWs but still more fun than a Corolla 

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 09:56

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I was thinking another good score would be relating torque to horsepower. Like if you have 50% more torque (in ft-lbs) than HP +10. 

Shoop > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 09:56

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Where do you put a 4 door hatch like a veloster? 

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 09:57

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E55 -102

R500 - 147

And the R still breaks the system!  How does my wagon/van thing score 45 more points than a super sedan that’s more rare than an original NSX, Buick Grand National, or BMW i8? It was the suspension, hydropneumatic, but also with aftermarket (my own) lift.

Actually I still think both of my cars aren’t well represented by this. R maybe a bit too high, E too low. I mean people who don’t know or haven’t experienced one don’t really understand the E55. It was faster than a 911 and Corvette from the same year, but still a luxury sedan. It’s an incredibly analog-feeling car, unlike any other Benz after it. Remarkably simple and notoriously reliable (unless you ask people on the internet who’ve never sat in one) while managing to be one of the fastest cars available at the time outside of things that probably would’ve been categorized as super- (if not hyper- ) cars.

All that being said I have no suggestions to improve the formula further. This was fun, and I love both my cars. Thanks for putting in all that effort!

facw > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 09:58

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36 points here.

You can take my moon roof when you pry it from my cold dead hands... 

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > Chinny Raccoon 09/15/2020 at 09:59

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Is that last one really yours? Haven’t really seen you around here for a while.

Tripper > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 10:00

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True, honestly I don’t need more than the 02. 10 year old me is just like:

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 10:00

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4Runner coming in with the updated rules at 88.

“ You’re gonna see some real shit”

Engine: V6 (5 pts)

Longitudinal (15 pts)

1 Throttle body (5 pts)

Aspration (0 pts)

5 door wagon? I guess. 10 points

Body on frame (10 points)

RWD. 5 points

Country of origin

3 points.

+5, final assembly.

Power. 0 points.

Rounding up to 21 years, 20 points

Exterior color : lol silver

Interior Color: Navy blue +5,

Manual seats +5

4 cupholders, 5 seats, +0

Chinny Raccoon > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available 09/15/2020 at 10:05

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Technically in the family, but I’m doing all the work on it. 

longtimelurkingtdiguy > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 10:05

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My G olf comes in at a lowly 29 points, but it makes sense, because despite the US not liking hatchbacks, it is actually pretty practical.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 09/15/2020 at 10:07

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Not a wagon - guess I should make that clear.

Rounding up? LOL

Nice score.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Tripper 09/15/2020 at 10:10

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Haha! That’s who this post is for!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > facw 09/15/2020 at 10:12

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Oh, I like mine, too, but increased weight and higher center of gravity, less room for helmet, and likely issues down the road makes it deserve the deduction.

Tripper > Chinny Raccoon 09/15/2020 at 10:13

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Yo that little van is AWESOME

facw > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 10:14

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Meh, those feel like track concerns, and we are tolerant of reduced performance for more fun in other places!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 09/15/2020 at 10:14

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Glad the R got the weirdness points it clearly deserves.

Both good scores, not sure how to give the E55 20 more points without also inflating a bunch of other car’s scores.

You’re welcome, and thanks for all the input the last few days!

QCGoose > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 10:14

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My 2020 GT350 racked up 152 points. The fake exhaust tips set it back 10 points, and only 2 points for 526 horsepower (I’m not rich!)... *sad trombone* Was hoping the flat-plane crank woulda bumped it up a little more lol.

The rest of my wife and I’s fleet is pretty generic so no point in findin g their scores, although my motorcycles may do well (two Moto Guzzis). Might have to tally them up later.

QCGoose > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 10:14

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My 2020 GT350 racked up 152 points. The fake exhaust tips set it back 10 points, and only 2 points for 526 horsepower (I’m not rich!)... *sad trombone* Was hoping the flat-plane crank woulda bumped it up a little more lol.

The rest of my wife and I’s fleet is pretty generic so no point in findin g their scores, although my motorcycles may do well (two Moto Guzzis). Might have to tally them up later.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Shoop 09/15/2020 at 10:15

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4-doors: 0 points. If you have an E39 M5 ( or any RWD, manual, V8 sedan ),— you get a gold star for stealth. If a 3-door hatch, 7 points for weirdness.

=)

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s 09/15/2020 at 10:16

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Good suggestion for the next revision!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > facw 09/15/2020 at 10:18

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Haha - while I didn’t open the roof this morning, I did enjoy my drive windows down with seat heater on.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > QCGoose 09/15/2020 at 10:20

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Nice! Flat-plane crank will be a good addition for the next iteration.

Peter’s working on one for bikes:

https://oppositelock.kinja.com/how-oppo-is-your-motorcycle-rev-1-1845026879

facw > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 10:20

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I pretty much always have mine open when it’s above 50 and not raining. And I’ll definitely crank up the seat heater before I close anything (and the the roof is last).

jeepoftheseus > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 10:20

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Ok yeah my old John Deere comes in at 240!

However the wife’s CrossTrek is at 22 only because I don’t consider it a crossover... it’s a damn Impreza with a lift kit, not a car pretending to be an SUV but I could be off on that. In which case I think it scores a 7. Our S uburban comes in at 80.

Thanks for putting this together! Great way to kill my productivity at work this morning. Oops!

Future next gen S2000 owner > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 09/15/2020 at 10:23

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I would tally the Ram but I have two salt life stickers, so yeah.........not worth the effort.