gdp's Comments

Hooniverse : About Last Week's Mystery Car

Fri, 20 Feb 2015 15:29:58 +0000

I want to guess, but looking at that image makes my stomach turn... Have at it, folks -- I'm sure someone can look at it long enough to know what it is.

Hooniverse : Hooniverse Asks- What Car Company Should Buy What Car Company?

Thu, 19 Feb 2015 16:26:14 +0000

I thought that SAAB and Saturn already did take too many liberties with not using the GM parts bin, and were therefore not profitable because of the additional development costs not recouped by higher selling prices. And when they were strongarmed into using the bin more, they became typical GM-middling and less interesting, so no one wanted them anymore.

Hooniverse : Craigslist Crapshoot

Wed, 18 Feb 2015 19:14:04 +0000

Shall we discuss my finder's fee? 1983 242 GLT (turbo/manual) <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00r0r_km431XwM0VS_600x450.jpg"/> http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/4884376176.html

Hooniverse : Craigslist Crapshoot

Wed, 18 Feb 2015 19:08:53 +0000

T-Bird turbo coupe, con manuel: <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00Z0Z_e9YNp9lOn70_600x450.jpg"/> http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/4869100428.html

Hooniverse : Craigslist Crapshoot

Wed, 18 Feb 2015 19:04:13 +0000

Here, to render every other argument invalid, is a time-capsule 1982 Mazda B2200 diesel: <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00F0F_4sxggfsGfjs_600x450.jpg"/> http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/4888638005.html

Hooniverse : Hooniverse Asks- What's the Dumbest Specialty Tool Required Maintenance Issue You've Ever Encountere

Wed, 18 Feb 2015 17:00:44 +0000

I don't have anything to add, I just want to express my amazement at your negative points. I've never seen that before. Either there's an error, or you're one of the world's foremost troll-masters.

Hooniverse : Hooniverse Asks- What's the Dumbest Specialty Tool Required Maintenance Issue You've Ever Encountere

Wed, 18 Feb 2015 15:44:14 +0000

Um, ditto?

Hooniverse : Hooniverse Asks- What's the Dumbest Specialty Tool Required Maintenance Issue You've Ever Encountere

Wed, 18 Feb 2015 14:53:51 +0000

You would think that with the advancement in tech, they'd figure out how to make the systems simpler, not more complicated, but what they really do is make it easier for the experts to work and harder for the rest of us. Hell, I don't even have a physical computer at work anymore. My KVM plugs into a little not-really-a-computer that gives me access to a virtual computer that's really just a set of resources carved out of a server sitting in a data center (which is onsite, thank the gods). Therefore, despite being reasonably competent with computers, I can't do a damned thing to mine. I have to go talk to the guys in desktop support for the simplest matter that I'd fix on my personal computers without a moment's hesitation.

Hooniverse : Hooniverse Asks- What's the Dumbest Specialty Tool Required Maintenance Issue You've Ever Encountere

Wed, 18 Feb 2015 14:46:57 +0000

Well, I bought my scanner pre-smartphones, whippersnapper. My point is that it should be built in to the cars, since the computer knows the code and has a means to display it. My understand is there are a handful of cars that actually do this, but I don't recall off the top of my head which 'uns.

Hooniverse : Hooniverse Asks- What's the Dumbest Specialty Tool Required Maintenance Issue You've Ever Encountere

Wed, 18 Feb 2015 14:29:16 +0000

I don't have a specific instance I've encountered, however I'd be happy to rant about something that has always bugged me. Since OBD2 and digital odometer readouts became a common thing about 20 years ago, we've been "blessed" with a car computer that can tell us what it thinks is going wrong with certain car systems. Difficulty: it does this with a light that does no more than tell us to rush quickfastandinnahurry to the nearest dealership (if they had their way) to plug into their fancy computer, which can read and interpret the otherwise-meaningless alphanumerical codes. For many, that's fine. They don't want to get their hands dirty anyway -- leave it to the professionals. But for those of us who like to get our hands dirty, or simply can't afford not to, one simple step (Mechanics Hate It!") could have made our lives simpler: have that digital readout give us the code. OBD2 has standardized codes, so we could cross-reference and decide whether that P0420 (my van's havin' a toke!), which on our 150k motor could mean a new cat convertor (and thusly, a new manifold because they are one) or a new oxygen sensor, is something about which we give a rat's rear end (yay no emissions testing!). Instead, I had to shell out $100 (I know they can be had cheaper now) for a little computer that would tell me what that little sad engine light actually means. It means nothing. It means run a tank of high test through the motor and watch the light disappear magically on its own. It means it's damned cold and perhaps that old sensor isn't too happy in the cold anymore. It means I know why my gas mileage has gone to poo, but I'll be taking a screwdriver to the guts of that catalytic convertor and paying for the 'spensive gas before I pay Honda more than it costs to feed my family for two months for a new one on an aging van. [deep breath]

Hooniverse : Hooniverse Asks- What is the Coolest Factory Motorcycle Livery?

Tue, 17 Feb 2015 15:15:56 +0000

Me and my American-centric world view. I didn't even think about NAH bikes!

Hooniverse : Hooniverse Asks- What is the Coolest Factory Motorcycle Livery?

Tue, 17 Feb 2015 14:12:17 +0000

I could have gotten my CBR250R in Repsol livery. This isn't even close to the best Honda gets, but to offer it on their $4k budget sporty bike is just awesome. <img src="http://images.motorcycle-usa.com/PhotoGallerys/13_CBR250R_Repsol.jpg" width="650px"/>

Hooniverse : Obscure Muscle Car Garage - Time to vote them out; These are the Obscure Muscle Trucks, and SUV's...

Fri, 13 Feb 2015 19:25:00 +0000

Which confuses the hell out of me because I'd definitely call it obscure.

Hooniverse : Obscure Muscle Car Garage - Time to vote them out; These are the Obscure Muscle Trucks, and SUV's...

Fri, 13 Feb 2015 19:24:11 +0000

Guys, I don't mean to be a pedant, but I'm gonna be anyway. This ain't a popularity contest. I don't know of anyone that HASN'T heard of the SVT Lightning, but if you ask most anyone who isn't a diehard GM fan about the Colorado SS, you'll likely be met with a black stare. But maybe I've misunderstood the point of the OMCG in the first place, and this will make me look like a fool. My wife will be the first one to tell you that missing the point is a specialty of mine.

Hooniverse : 2016 Honda Pilot - Angles and Curves

Fri, 13 Feb 2015 00:28:26 +0000

This, apparently. Vaguely. <img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Xk1uSwUCZmw/VNzKlircPDI/AAAAAAAAp08/yY73kISKbqI/s1600/Preview_Sketch_of_Next_Gen_Honda_Ridgeline55.jpg" width="650px">

Hooniverse : Hooniverse Asks- Do Mud Flaps Need to Make a Comeback?

Thu, 12 Feb 2015 15:48:59 +0000

Eh, we'll say it's a matter of personal style, then. And probably on a car-by-car basis. What works for one won't necessarily work for another.

Hooniverse : Hooniverse Asks- Do Mud Flaps Need to Make a Comeback?

Thu, 12 Feb 2015 14:56:41 +0000

Yes! These make a car look ready for action, but look better integrated into the bodywork, especially when they are painted body color.

Hooniverse : Craigslist Crapshoot

Wed, 11 Feb 2015 18:23:50 +0000

I think the Volare was a sufficiently small platform for the later Roadrunner that this qualifies as a pony car. V8! Manual! T-tops! This checks all of the right malaise boxes! <img src="http://images.craigslist.org/00d0d_9Zqmw09NvA3_600x450.jpg"/> http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/4881947670.html

Hooniverse : Hooniverse Asks- What Car or Truck Actually Looks Good With a Factory Body Kit?

Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:41:39 +0000

It wasn't much of a looker when it first came out, and it still wasn't much of a looker with the street-oriented "SC" appearance package, but I think it was surely improved. <img src="http://www.allcarz.ru/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/foto-honda-element_01.jpg" width="700px"/>

Hooniverse : Hooniverse Asks- What Car or Truck Actually Looks Good With a Factory Body Kit?

Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:39:39 +0000

Great minds. And you have the same amount of "p" as me. Are you my doppleganger? Or am I yours? I need a drink.