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Stolen demo around same time West Aussie goes dark. Coincidence? I'm not saying I'm just saying. :)

This video compares an open vs LSD diff. Notice with the LSD, the application of throttle causes the tail to slide out more, with greater likelihood of swapping ends. Where as with the open diff, the driver was having trouble getting the tail to break loose. Something to consider in terms of...

Along with providing for lower rpm highway cruising, the automatic setup also digs deeper with it's first gear/diff combo: Automatic: 17.00 Manual: 13.43

Do you think "final drive" is really the differential ratio? In that case, I did the following calculations, to estimate the engine rpm at 70 mph: AUTOMATIC: 70 mph * 0.597 (top trans gear) * 3.133 (diff gear) * 336 / 26.6 (P275/35R19 tire) = 1,654 rpm MANUAL: 70 mph * 0.795 (top trans gear)...

Actually one of the better reviews I've seen. Liked the focus on the underpinnings, inspecting the various components, comparing and contrasting to previous gen. Showed some details not focused on in prior "shaky cam" reviews. Reminds me when I went to a Ford event to see Bronco for the first...

My vote is option 1. A business generally does not want to broadcast they have a manufacturing defect. And in this case, since few Zs have been released, Nissan probably figures why publicize the issue. Instead drag out the release several months while things are sorted out. If push comes to...

When I was younger, it wasn't uncommon for people to buy base model and economy cars. Then something happened, and I feel like big spending on higher trims/models and loaded vehicles became more of a cultural "thing". It's no exaggeration to say, I probably have the lowest cost new vehicle in...

I've got a problem with the aspect involving hitting people for filming and other ancillary activities, along with general concerns with civil asset forfeiture which has been abused by the authorities.

But isn't it more complicated than that, given Nissan likely has a semi-dedicated production line and resource/materials allocation for each vehicle model? So even if for arguments sake, Pathfinder is more profitable, Nissan can't simply have the Z line make Pathfinders. If Nissan has a Z...

Haven't kept track of Pathfinder changes over the years, but speaking as someone who off-roads and owns SUVs more for utility usage (lashing canoe on top or lumber, fishing trips, hauling stuff in the back, etc), this new version seems more like a paved road vehicle? And does anyone use their...

I should have probably put my name on a new GR86 waiting list a while back, to swap with my current first gen BRZ. Only we are still having lots of fun with the BRZ and (knock on wood) it's been solid. (I'm not sold on a few visual design elements of the second gen.) Plus I was waiting for the...

Maybe it gets Nissan off the hook in terms of legal entanglements down the road. I've got some property in Estonia (a former occupied country to the west of Russia). It's been nothing short of amazing to see the positive changes since breaking free of Russian control. (Thank you NATO.)...

For comparison would be interesting to know, the initial months sales figures for the 370Z introduction. (Having trouble finding that monthly breakdown online.) Per Wikipedia and some other sources, seem like the 370Z went on sale for the North American market in early 2009. And for that first...

Not saying Carvana does everything right, but I wonder how much of these actions against it, are motived by pressure from powerful lobby groups? I image the powerful dealer lobby is not happy about the competition, and there are already in place all kinds of rules and regulations that could be...

I think I'm mostly tapping out of the new car game, it's such a mess in terms of availability and prices and overall aggravation. And things don't seem to be getting better. Ford hikes starting price of its electric F-150 Lightning pickup for second time in less than two months...

Was this guy in the neighborhood? ;)

This thing where people are covering their Jeep exteriors in bedliner. Ugly IMHO and you can't get that junk off, so if selling you better find someone who want's that cr*p permanently all over the vehicle.

Not sure what to make of this review, one of the more negative I've read: https://www.wheels.ca/reviews/review-the-new-nissan-z-doesnt-live-up-to-the-hype

Overall I still like the Z, but it's hard to get all that excited anymore, about a vehicle that likely won't be available to me for several years. Plus things change - maybe I won't want a Z in 2024. Timing is everything, a Z would have been a good fit for me 2 or 3 years ago, too bad it took...

I lost track of gaming as the makers started removing local split screen multi-player modes. Because that took the fun away playing local with my kids and friends. A few weeks ago though, I downloaded onto Xbox, an older game we use to have a lot of fun playing, called "Time Splitters: Future...