Spending a Day Driving Fun Roads and What Makes a True Auto Enthusiast

"DasWauto" (DasWauto)
03/18/2014 at 16:00 • Filed to: Best of Oppositelock

Assembled here are the best Oppositelock posts from Friday through Sunday. Today we've got a man and his truck, a pair of Abarths, thoughts about super-sedans, the F-20 Tigershark and more.

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I really enjoy this place. It's far more civil than the forums I used to frequent in my younger days. The discussions are more interesting, and the people in general, seem a lot more intelligent. I have to say though, one thing has become quite clear to me: some of you think I'm some mix of a complete moron or a total wacko. How can that be, when most of you don't know I exist, and nobody has said a single unkind word to me? The answer is this: I am one of those people you see commuting in a full size pickup truck.

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Today we spent a day with fellow Abarth owner Chris, up in the fantastic roads in western Connecticut/Upstate NY, with his fantastically Rosso Abarth. It was, well, a fantastic day. The day started off with us driving up from Long Island to Connecticut. Driving early in the morning in New York is the greatest joy of a New York motorist, as roads normally jam packed with Camrys are now empty and full of throttle blipping opportunities…

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The 1980s was when super-sedans started to take off. BMW released the E28 M5, Mercedes-Benz had the 190E Cosworth, and everything grew from there. They were the perfect package for those who had money to spend. They balanced sports car characteristics with luxury features. Wanted a car that can be a sports car and a luxury cruiser at the same time? The super-sedan was the answer.

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This might be the best performing failure of a relatively modern fighter. It was developed by Northrop in the 70's to be used as a cheap export fighter. At the time the U.S. wouldn't allow the export of current gen front line weapons systems. Northrop developed this based on their existing F-5 with an eye towards exporting it. Before any sales could be finalized the U.S. changed their policy and allowed the export of the contemporary F-16.

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As Formula One fans, it's easy to be starving. In a World Championship so intense, so exact, and so calculated, emotion, though not absent, isn't always seen. With sport, should you believe auto racing is such a thing, centered on at least something human, it's no wonder F1 viewers have craved a driver like Daniel Ricciardo, always smiling as he is.

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While browsing through the onslaught of crap that is also known as "ebay auctions," I stumbled across an almost new Ferrari 599 GTB V12 engine offered for a starting bid of $25,000 with 4 days to go. The question isn't "should I buy this engine" but "what should I put it into?"

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When Lamborghini unveiled its 50th birthday present to itself, the car world not-so-quietly wondered if the make had lost its mind in its old age. The Egoista is a carbon-fibered, V-10 engined homage to jet fighters. It is certainly insane. It is certainly fast. And it is the perfect car to help fix Lamborghini's image.

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As previously explained on Foxtrot Alpha, the T-90 is an important consideration for Western Armies not only because divisions using this MBT are lining up for potential battle in Crimea (and have been or are likely to be exported to other "OpFor" nations) but represent an approach that counters the Western's storied reliance on quality verses quantity. The financial numbers aside, a lighter yet effective MBT has significant tactical and mobile advantages particularly in light of what has kept the M1 Abrams MBT held back from achieving full tactical effectiveness in Iraq and Afghanistan. That said, the "always high" approach of the United States military is far from a completely invalid one, especially considering the political realities the United States military operates under - nor was it ever meant to be such in the first place.

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Acid washed Levi's, Sony Walkman Pros, Datsun cars. Out of that '80s-tastic list, which one do you think is making a comeback? If you guessed Datsun, you're right and they're about to introduce a new, currently nameless car for Russia.

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I've always dreamed of an Mk6 GTI. I had sat in one back in 2010, at the NY International Auto Show, and ever since I had been in love with it. I worked out a good deal with my parents, got amazing grades, worked hard, and it has all paid off. The car had 8 miles on it, it was the last new Mk6 GTI on their lot, because production had ended in late 2013. This Review is NOT biased in any way, I'm trying to keep it honest as possible here. Enjoy!

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Many people view the subcompact car market just as cheap, bright cars designed to get all the hipster millennials to start buying cars. We all know that not all of us millennials are hipsters and we can't afford to buy new cars without any help. There is also the age old proverb - "It is more fun to a drive a slow car fast, than a fast car slow" -Confucius

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 between Friday and Sunday. Take a peek and chime in on some of those listed below:

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whats the coolest shift knob i can buy?

Coolest Car In A Random Ass Town: Rayong (Thailand)

Why Does the US have its own safety/emissions regulations?

What's the best car for a politician?

Favorite Car on Forza Horizon?

Which Would You Rather? Offroader Edition

Quiz - Would You Buy A Tesla (Y or N)

First car

How much power is too much?

Buick Regal or Malibu 3LT Turbo

Teach Me Something New: BMW 8-Series Edition

What would you pick? 35k Edition

Autocross Questions

What Car Is Perfect For Maryland?

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The Foster's Grand Prix of Down Under: Debrief

Just the #tips

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New Liveries on Old Cars

Subaru Short better than Need for Speed

Your Daily Dose Of Vintage F1 Car Drifting

Go to the doctor? Ain't nobody got time fo dat! - Caswell

Subaru dealer responds to protest signs with sign of its own

This Video Makes Me Want An E28

Yet another reason Commiefornia sucks v. EPA - Air Resources Board

Richard Petty's Hemi Barracuda

Ultimate Close Call Compilation

Kimi on Road Safety: Why Steering wheels have to get simpler...

'Capturing Brilliance - Formula One Like You've Never Seen It'

Ford confirms diesel-powered Focus ST for Europe

Canada- South Korea Free Trade Pact

Controlled Power Plant Demolition, A Drone's View

The weird, wonderful and cute world of Japan's top 50 cars

Art of the Bloodhound SSC and more from Stefan Marjoram

Lesson one in rolling starts

These posts have already been shared with Jalopnik directly but deserve to be mentioned again because they were first posted on Oppositelock:

Priceless CC100 on the Street

How Will The Ignition Recall Affect GM Sales?

Deadly hit and run in Jersey (New photos from PD added)

Can someone explain this to me?

Technically Formula 1 - Australian Gran Prix

VPG MV-1 : The Oppo Review

2013 SCCA Solo National Championships video

Qualifying Results

I have a solution for IMSA's problems

Trucks and Crossovers are Not Just for Morons

Stupidity Is Slowly Killing The Sports Car

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