NASCAR For The Novice (The Prequel)

I am pacing back and forth in a 200 square foot wooden building that I had exchanged for a 1996 Volvo 850 sedan back in 2008.

“What the hell am I going to write about? I know nothing about racing! Zip!”

“Well Steve, maybe we can arrange for a few interviews.”

“Would they be racers?”

“Aaahhh, no.”

“Owners? Hookers? How about the guy who fires the gun?”

“What gun?”

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Piston Slap: The Value of The Mid-Life Crisis

TTAC Commentator HEATHROI writes:

A friend–definitely a friend as I would just buy a new mustang and be done with it–is looking at early 00s 911 (probably the 996) as he has entered mid-life crisis mode. He must have the porker. I know there can be some issues with the drive train. I’d like to see if anybody knows a little more about 996 problems what to look out for and how much he might be looking at. Handy, he is not.

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  • Dave M. We had a base 2001 model for 6 years and 150k miles. It was perfect for our young family. Still think the design and size of the ‘01 was perfect.
  • Miguel Perrito took to the end to learn its not hecho in china. too many youtube vids out there showing how many bad GM chinese plastic modules fail. just soak em in salt water!
  • ToolGuy A physical switch labeled "I'M DRIVING LEAVE ME ALONE" and I switch it on and it stays on until I sell the vehicle.
  • IBx1 Leave it alone, it already mirrors maps
  • ToolGuy If I ever stop caring about NVH, handling and fuel economy, I'll keep this in mind.