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I'm starting to think car power outputs are going the way of Hyperbikes. That is, beyond the ability of even good drivers to use a fraction of it on the street. To be honest, I'd be happy with the N/A Z06. But I would have a Ferrari 812 Competizione or a Dodeci Cilindri just for the sound.

Yep, and thank God we can still have our own.

I'd never criticise anyone for adding more grunt. Too much is almost enough. But I'll pass, stock power can get me in plenty of trouble as it is. If I did track days or such I might think differently. And, I much prefer blowers over turbos. Turbos always feel like someone has stretched the...

The explaination I heard from a Beemer specialist Tech was that BMW gurarantee that power rating under any reaonable condition it maybe driven in. So stinking hot and at reasonably high altitude they say it'll make rated power. But the thing sure hit every branch of the ugly tree. If I had one...

I didn't use the USB port, I tapped into the connector. I couldn't post the link for some reason. Search below DIY: Hardwiring a RADAR DETECTOR in an 2024 Ford S650 Mustang

Interesting stuff. 0 - 100kmh is probably 4.4 or 4.5 secs, which is good for a rear drive car without launch control. Actually launch always struck me as a waste of time for the street. Sitting waiting for a green light with the exhaust popping and banging is a sure way to meet cops. I only used...

I've always powered it via the fuse box, until this Mustang. I tapped into the mirror power.

I'm glad there wasn't a DH on the floor, too tempting and I wouldn't have been able to resist dropping another $20k on it.

I remember when I was 3 or 4 my Dad had a Morris Minor, we did 12 hour plus trips in that POS. And it often needed defibrillation to start. When he died in 2012 he had a 1985 Toyota Corolla slowback. I don't think he drove in the last 5 or 6 years though. My brother still has that car, it's...

I don't drive much at night. Always take cabs to raves and such:rockon:, or the chiropractor next day. But when I do I want to see and be seen. Other's may not agree.

Mike Valentine was a great guy, a great philanthropist donating millions to colleges and such, also a bit of a genius in speed tax reduction. He loved Porsches too. I spoke to him a couple of times to get quick answers to an issue, and had contact via a Discord channel. He was always helpful...

When I get exhausted turning off stop/start and lane assist I use custom mode and that reduces my workload to just one button. Phew!

I went from P Zero PZ4's to Mich PS5's on my last car. What I noticed was better steering feel, initial steering response was sharper, and noise was a bit less. There was very little in it, and if the Pirelli's were on special at the time I would have stayed with them.

One thing I learned early on as a biker, don't skimp on tyres. Michelin may be expensive, but they wear well as well as gripping well.

JBV1 is the best by a country mile, but the developer won't/can't do an IoS version. If I had an I Phone, I'd get a dedicated Android to use that app. It's that good.

Gen 2 V1's have OTA updates. It's done via app - V1 Connection

I've wondered what the unretricted top end of our cars is. I'd guess 270-275 Kmh. One thing I've noticed in vids of guys reviewing fast cars on the Autobahn is the brilliant awareness and anticipation the top ones have. I saw one back off from 300 kmh because about 400 - 500 metres ahead were...

My regret is not being able to afford a DH 6 spd as well.

I like those wheels. What spec do they come with?

I use the 12v socket for the dash cam. I'm OK leaving it powered on when I'm parked somewhere, I pull the plug when at home.