Mark, since you're a fan of these crash tests you should check out a good read in a recent article in MotorTrend (I'm 70% sure, it could have been C&D) that goes into detail what happens at the N… (View Post)

@agentorange: You do know that FMVSS 108 doesn't stop anyone from making a good light, right? It is actually quite the opposite, it provides regulations that only allow compliant lights to pass. Any … (View Post)

I agree, faint praise. I really do enjoy how we took a system that wasn't broken (normal radio and climate control), broke it, and are finally fairly close to having something that isn't a detriment … (View Post)

Have a European side of the family, and we actually love long road trips. (When I get to be there,) France or Switzerland in the winter, south for the summer, plus lots of driving to see family durin… (View Post)

That's right. Most people tend to get flat tires when it's not convenient for them, which stinks when finding the jack could be described as a magic trick or miracle. (View Post)