Failure IS an option

[Vicegrip]

944s get no respect. Look what car Jalopnik decided to feature in their Ten Signs You Bought The Wrong Car (http://jalopnik.com/ten-signs-you-bought-the-wrong-car-1740436643?rev=1446652826495&utm_campaign=socialflow_jalopnik_facebook&utm_source=jalopnik_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow) article :shock:

49057:lol:




D00d this is the Fail thread not the Win thread.

[catron1]

FAIL...lol......

http://dorkiphus.net/porsche/showthread.php?t=34977

[scotty b]

you guys are dicks :(

[HoodPin]

FAIL can start at an early age...
http://a.fod4.com/misc/9.gif

http://a.fod4.com/misc/10.gif

Sometimes even with help from the adults...
http://a.fod4.com/misc/TEMP-Image_1_16.gif


Some WINs, too (future Dorki?)
http://a.fod4.com/misc/15.gif

Haven't decided yet if this is a WIN or FAIL. :twisted:
http://a.fod4.com/misc/14.gif

[catron1]

The Original

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCimuL6tGTM

[vascott99]

http://insider.foxnews.com/2015/11/05/video-man-crashes-ferrari-right-after-leaving-dealership

[ducatithunder]

I could almost count the pixles in that video.

[ducatithunder]

http://www.wbaltv.com/video/buzz60/man-caught-on-camera-trying-to-steal-porsche-by-slashing-roof/36392104?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=FBPAGE&utm_content=shub2014&utm_campaign=WBAL-TV%2011%20Baltimore&Content%20Type=Video

[scott]

who knew that turbo tails are that strong!

[Dr K]

Certainly not the would-be burglar who was trying to break it... Hope he got caught!

[Dandelion]

Got word that the new car is on the boat heading for North America! Then I realized it's on this ship:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Cougar_Ace

:shock::shock:

ed

[JmuRiz]

Certainly not the would-be burglar who was trying to break it... Hope he got caught!

Who wants to be the got in, realized it was a manual, then high-tailed it outta there.

[N0tt0N]

Got word that the new car is on the boat heading for North America! Then I realized it's on this ship:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Cougar_Ace

:shock::shock:

ed

I hope you checked the box for WeatherTech floor mats and the Snorkel attachment. :shock:

[tamathumper]

"The MV Cougar Ace is a Singapore-flagged roll-on/roll-off car carrier vessel."

Oh, you thought it was the cars that rolled?

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b6/Cougar_Ace_on_side_%28starboard_side%29.jpg/300px-Cougar_Ace_on_side_%28starboard_side%29.jpg

[B r i a n]

"All cars were scrapped" - can't believe they did at least salvage for parts.

[Lupin..the..3rd]

^ Manufacturer doesn't want that liability or hassle, just cut an insurance check and move on.

[scotty b]

LOOSING !! Looks like Chuck is full of Hooker blood, and Liberace's DNA

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2015/11/16/charlie-sheen-make-revealing-announcement/75875142/


hoodathunkit ? :roll:

[HateDCRoads]

"All cars were scrapped" - can't believe they did at least salvage for parts.

Too bad. 4,700 Mazdas could have supplied a lot of Lemons parts.

[Lupin..the..3rd]

So many questions, I don't know where to begin. :?

[HateDCRoads]

Vranko told me these were good for another session.

[HoodPin]

Vranko told me these were good for another session.
But only for Ex'El'Presidantes. :cool:

[HateDCRoads]

But only for Ex'El'Presidantes. :cool:

Yes, that makes them extra-sticky.

[vranko]

Vranko told me these were good for another session.


I thought I said season :-)

[HateDCRoads]

I thought I said season :-)

Even better! I used the high-temp, "R" compound duct tape.

[C3PC]

:shock:

[Trak Ratt]

Personally I prefer a 30-30!

49225

Or using a roof rack to carry the trophy. Stopping at McD's seems odd, unless they just needed to empty their shorts :p

Bet the insurance report will read " she dodged left and right, but I was finally able to run'r down"

[John]

Must be an early prototype. Ad is here (http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/ctd/5351230160.html), for those of you who are interested.

[JmuRiz]

And a roadster at that :D

[Dandelion]

Would that car be worth 968 money? ;)

ed

[Trak Ratt]

Would that car be worth 968 money? ;)

edif by 968 money you mean a truck load then yes :p

[bajamd]

even qualifies for a 5yr 50K mile warranty. who can pass that up?!?

[scotty b]

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/5324109235.html

[Trak Ratt]

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/5324109235.htmlI like the idea of the older Japanize pickup with the extended cab as a base for a hot rod. Relatively small, most have ladder frames, IFS and disk brakes. Seems like a nice update on the "little duce coup" theme w/good HVAC. I'd do a Jag 4.2 w/5 speed and some sort of IRS. Or same engine but rear transaxle using corsair or fo fo

[John Clay]

Except for the rust.

[HoodPin]

Except for the rust.

Yup.....
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c124/Jkingson/cid__0308081101.jpg

[}{arlequin]

http://i.imgur.com/NM1DAu5.png

[jbailey930]

http://i.imgur.com/NM1DAu5.png

I havent had one of those in years!

[Fumes]

two Sickers please

http://i.imgur.com/NM1DAu5.png

[HoodPin]

two Sickers please

Do you know they compare to Nickers? :p

[}{arlequin]

Do you know they compare to Nickers? :p
not as gooey

[tamathumper]

But Spunow has "chewy coconut ooh".

[Baywatch]

Weather Fail

[HoodPin]

Weather Fail

Hahaha...
I guess one more day to enjoy the warm weather attire.
http://www.caerdydd.ac.uk/languagezone/images/image-39221-web.jpg

[N0tt0N]

I almost didn't recognize you with sunglasses on!

[}{arlequin]

http://i.imgur.com/0D6cde4.jpg

[Dr K]

http://i.imgur.com/0D6cde4.jpg

I don't know, }{, that's a win for somebody! :D

[joep]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmqAjr0xs04

[bretster]

Steve Harvey should take out a large insurance policy this morning. The Columbians are not going to like that.

[Dandelion]

Steve Harvey should take out a large insurance policy this morning. The Columbians are not going to like that.

What, mild-mannered, mellow Colombians?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrés_Escobar

ed

[Hurricane]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmqAjr0xs04

http://static.lakana.com/media.fox13news.com/photo/2015/12/21/Meme%203_1450704126896_649497_ver1.0_640_360.jpg

https://heavyeditorial.files.wordpress.com/2015/12/screen-shot-2015-12-20-at-10-36-01-pm.jpg

http://www.movienewsguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/missuniversememe.jpg

https://tribzap2it.files.wordpress.com/2015/12/steve-harvey-tweet.png

http://cdn.thedailybeast.com/content/dailybeast/articles/2015/12/21/10-best-miss-universe-steve-harvey-memes/jcr:content/image.crop.800.500.jpg/48357260.cached.jpg

[Handlebar]

Miss Phillippians?

What a disaster on a nearly biblical scale....

[vranko]

Drone almost hits slalom skier

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lriPYG8DEho

[RV4Flyer]

http://i65.tinypic.com/2ld9i.jpg

[Baywatch]

German man killed blowing up a condom machine
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BERLIN - Police in Germany say a man has died after he and two others blew up a condom machine and he was hit in the head by a flying piece of metal.

Officers were alerted to the explosion Friday in Schoeppingen, near the Dutch border, and found cash and condom packets lying on the ground apparently untouched.

A local hospital informed police that a 29-year-old had died after being brought in by two other men. They initially said he had fallen down stairs, but police said Monday one of them later admitted the victim's injuries were related to the explosion.

They say the three men apparently got into a car after triggering the explosion, but the 29-year-old didn't close his door and was hit by debris when the machine exploded.

[Hunter]

German man killed blowing up a condom machine
8 Comments 576 Shares Tweets Stumble Email More +
BERLIN - Police in Germany say a man has died after he and two others blew up a condom machine and he was hit in the head by a flying piece of metal.

Officers were alerted to the explosion Friday in Schoeppingen, near the Dutch border, and found cash and condom packets lying on the ground apparently untouched.

A local hospital informed police that a 29-year-old had died after being brought in by two other men. They initially said he had fallen down stairs, but police said Monday one of them later admitted the victim's injuries were related to the explosion.

They say the three men apparently got into a car after triggering the explosion, but the 29-year-old didn't close his door and was hit by debris when the machine exploded.

Clearly he wasn't wearing protection.......

[vranko]

Soon to fail... I call justifiable road rageicide if I'm stuck behind this.

Beltway brought to halt by pack of motorcyclists (http://lanesplitter.jalopnik.com/dickhead-bikers-shut-down-capital-beltway-for-stunts-1749986578?rev=1451340773076)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTbbgdHlBYE

[catron1]

Soon to fail... I call justifiable road rageicide if I'm stuck behind this.

Beltway brought to halt by pack of motorcyclists (http://lanesplitter.jalopnik.com/dickhead-bikers-shut-down-capital-beltway-for-stunts-1749986578?rev=1451340773076)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTbbgdHlBYE

Hopefully those morons try to break a land speed record on an icy road...

[Vicegrip]

Donors! Just be sure to thank them in advance for the kidneys, livers and other handy replacement parts ......;)

[HoodPin]

Soon to fail... I call justifiable road rageicide if I'm stuck behind this.

Beltway brought to halt by pack of motorcyclists (http://lanesplitter.jalopnik.com/dickhead-bikers-shut-down-capital-beltway-for-stunts-1749986578?rev=1451340773076)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTbbgdHlBYE

Ass holes. Including the morons in cars cheering them on. Geeez.....:bang:

Well whadyaknow.......they actually caught the attention of the authorities:
http://wtop.com/prince-georges-county/2015/12/police-searching-for-group-of-dirt-bike-riders-in-prince-georges/

Sadly, its highly unlikely that any of those ass holes will face any retribution.

And......there's a couple of ATVs in the video. I wonder if this dope is from said group of ass holes...
http://wtop.com/prince-georges-county/2015/12/1-dead-1-injured-in-prince-georges-co-atv-crash/

[JmuRiz]

Don't these people usually stick to rt 50 in MD, shame the cops did nada to stop them

[Dandelion]

I was caught behind a bunch of them a couple weeks ago in PG county on the outer loop. At night, no less. But not nearly as many, and was able to get by without much problem.

ed

[joep]

And......there's a couple of ATVs in the video. I wonder if this dope is from said group of ass holes...
http://wtop.com/prince-georges-county/2015/12/1-dead-1-injured-in-prince-georges-co-atv-crash/

Fixed that link for you. Given the proximity to a dumbass ATV drover in the video, it sounds like Karma & Darwin got their dues. Hope the 12 yr old daughter makes it though. :cry:

[Fritz]

If there were ever a time for a Mac truck with a cattle guard and a stuck accelerator, it would have been then.

Soon to fail... I call justifiable road rageicide if I'm stuck behind this.

Beltway brought to halt by pack of motorcyclists (http://lanesplitter.jalopnik.com/dickhead-bikers-shut-down-capital-beltway-for-stunts-1749986578?rev=1451340773076)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTbbgdHlBYE

[Vicegrip]

Spike strips and paintball guns for the win.

[trytryagain]

You can actually buy caltrops online...

[Hurricane]

http://www.wusa9.com/story/news/local/maryland/2015/12/30/police-trying-to-identify-motorcyclists-in-beltway-video/78064472/

Hope they catch at least some of them!

[HoodPin]

This continuing saga turns my stomach.......:x

http://wtop.com/latin-america/2015/12/officials-affluenza-teen-mom-tracked-to-mexico-by-phone/

Why a 3-day delay for deportation of the little POS? Has the family found someone in Mexico's law enforcement system willing to take a bribe? :roll: Or did they hire El Chapo's team to dig another tunnel? I sincerely hope this POS doesn't end up on the lam again. :bang:

IMHO, he, his mom, their lawyer that came up with the "affluenza defense", and the judge that bought it.......are all POS's.


But don't mind me...I'm just exercising my right to extend the Festivus airing of grievances period. :cool:

[Lupin..the..3rd]

Has the family found someone in Mexico's law enforcement system willing to take a bribe?
Par for the course in south of the border legal proceedings, at least for those who can afford it.

Best scenario would be if he does something stupid and pisses off the wrong folks down there, and winds up with a long stay in a Mexican prison.

[}{arlequin]

http://i.imgur.com/3O5reuJ.jpg

[Dr K]

That's padding!

[B r i a n]

The hottest thing right now? This 'El Chapo' shirt
http://national.suntimes.com/national-world-news/7/72/2426372/hottest-thing-right-now-el-chapo-shirt/

[jbailey930]

The hottest thing right now? This 'El Chapo' shirt
http://national.suntimes.com/national-world-news/7/72/2426372/hottest-thing-right-now-el-chapo-shirt/

I had a couple of silly silk shirts like that back in the 70s in HS along with corduroy levi's!

[}{arlequin]

I have one just like it

[Trak Ratt]

^ w/matching shoes I bet

[HoodPin]

What do you do when you're in 13th Place of the Dakar Rally, and you're heading towards the podium celebration. :roll:


http://autoweek.com/article/rally/video-robby-gordon-collides-support-vehicle-dakar?utm_source=RacingDaily20160119&utm_medium=enewsletter&utm_term=headline-center&utm_content=body&utm_campaign=awracingdaily

[BikePump]

What do you do when you're in 13th Place of the Dakar Rally, and you're heading towards the podium celebration. :roll:


http://autoweek.com/article/rally/video-robby-gordon-collides-support-vehicle-dakar?utm_source=RacingDaily20160119&utm_medium=enewsletter&utm_term=headline-center&utm_content=body&utm_campaign=awracingdaily

there is drama with him every year at the event. angry dude

[Dandelion]

I saw Robby when he was running in CART, at a Cleveland race on the airport there. It was raining, and he had gone nearly a lap down due to a spin. He drove the wheels off his car catching up to the field in the rain, and was easily the most entertaining thing to watch the whole race. Sure, he's a bit of a knucklehead, but truly a competitor and has talent.

ed

[}{arlequin]

http://i.imgur.com/sSWM8Ht.jpg

[cmartin]

awesome

[Vicegrip]

Is that thing front or rear wheel drive?

[Dandelion]

Is that thing front or rear wheel drive?

When I visited Korea in 1994, there were plenty of cars with snow chains on the non-driven wheels. So, not surprised at general idiocy ignorance.

ed

[}{arlequin]

http://i.imgur.com/mtHBHOO.png

[HoodPin]

Maybe there wasn't as much room under the front fenders to install the chains. ;)

[}{arlequin]

yes. that is most likely how that happened.

lol

[Dr K]

Maybe it's a prototype: www.cnn.com/AWD_Prius_in_Development (http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/a/abrahamlin110340.html)

[vascott99]

Good grief society..Raising a bunch of cupcakes. Granted scorned parent and co-parenting is a must..but if you are going arrest me for parenting..well then you can raise them...More money for me to enjoy..

https://www.yahoo.com/parenting/dad-arrested-for-taking-daughters-phone-as-171354368.html

[HoodPin]

Good grief society..Raising a bunch of cupcakes. Granted scorned parent and co-parenting is a must..but if you are going arrest me for parenting..well then you can raise them...More money for me to enjoy..

https://www.yahoo.com/parenting/dad-arrested-for-taking-daughters-phone-as-171354368.html

I agree. Common sense is out the window these days. Did the daughter consider using the "afluenza" defense?

The phone itself is one thing, but who was paying the monthly bill? If my kid gets a gift of video game, but their grades at school are suddenly in the toilet, why can't I restrict the amount of game play. In the cited case, it sounds like the judge was able to see through all the BS. IMHO, shame on the attorney for taking the daughter's case.

[joep]

Good grief society..Raising a bunch of cupcakes. Granted scorned parent and co-parenting is a must..but if you are going arrest me for parenting..well then you can raise them...More money for me to enjoy..

https://www.yahoo.com/parenting/dad-arrested-for-taking-daughters-phone-as-171354368.html

In a former career life I had some experience in this area. The rules vary state to state, but in my experience they would take your children, only after ALOT of grumbling and efforts in vain not too... and then send you the bill. Less money for you to enjoy..

[Vicegrip]

Mother and daughter cut off all further contact with the father. I suspect there is far more this than a cell phone.

[HoodPin]

Mother and daughter cut off all further contact with the father. I suspect there is far more this than a cell phone.

Maybe mom can introduce daughter to Ethan Couch....if/when he gets out on bail. :cool:

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ethan-couch-affluenza-teen-flying-back-united-states-n505816

[Hurricane]

Good grief society..Raising a bunch of cupcakes. Granted scorned parent and co-parenting is a must..but if you are going arrest me for parenting..well then you can raise them...More money for me to enjoy..

https://www.yahoo.com/parenting/dad-arrested-for-taking-daughters-phone-as-171354368.html

Wow, just wow at that story.... :grrr:

[Jazzbass]

Someone's having a bad day:

http://i.imgur.com/oS9FkzS.jpg

[Trak Ratt]

^ parts!!!

[Dandelion]

^ parts!!!

Laundered Salvage Titles!

ed

[racer]

meh.. two vw's, a ford and fiat ;)

[}{arlequin]

Someone's having a bad day:

insurance company??

those poor poor guys...

[Hurricane]

meh.. two vw's, a ford and fiat ;)

Lol!

[}{arlequin]

http://i.imgur.com/D60etiA.jpg

[}{arlequin]

http://i.imgur.com/RPGRfsZ.png

[Vicegrip]

SS. Ileana

"some settling of contents...."

[Vicegrip]

Someone's having a bad day:

http://i.imgur.com/oS9FkzS.jpgThat is going to hurt for more than one day. :shock:

[}{arlequin]

things may roll around a bit...



http://i.imgur.com/cNJrtK9.png

[}{arlequin]

Manhattan today

http://i.imgur.com/sjAqOgl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/uYDs4HK.jpg

[Rick Lee]

That's so awful. It's amazing only one person was killed.

[BlackTalon]

It's a shame stuff like this still happens in the US (and usually seems to be in NYC). There are daily inspection/ certification requirements, etc. Usually we hear a few months later someone cut a corner or two (most typical), or the inspector was paid to not, well, fully inspect (rare, but still happens, especially in that neck of the woods). Lots of ink is spilled in the engineering magazines in the aftermath.

[Dandelion]

Video:

http://gizmodo.com/this-video-of-a-crane-collapsing-in-manhattan-is-your-w-1757322051

ed

[JmuRiz]

Good camera work actually focused on the action, not the typical shaky shot...add in the NY accents and curse words and you have a great video!

[Vicegrip]

News I heard was they were trying to get the mast down and out of a snow squall

[BikePump]

zoiks...

[Trak Ratt]

It's a shame stuff like this still happens in the US (and usually seems to be in NYC). There are daily inspection/ certification requirements, etc. Usually we hear a few months later someone cut a corner or two (most typical), or the inspector was paid to not, well, fully inspect (rare, but still happens, especially in that neck of the woods). Lots of ink is spilled in the engineering magazines in the aftermath.may not be the case this time. However, the one on 57th street (other end of block from our property) earlier in the year was.

News I heard was they were trying to get the mast down and out of a snow squallX2

[blipshift]

may not be the case this time. However, the one on 57th street (other end of block from our property) earlier in the year was.

X2

The one on 57th and 6th, if the same, was freaking huge too!

[Dandelion]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2odJHzHpvIM

:shock:

ed

[Intubator]

Darwin in action...

[vranko]

Darwin in action...

Awards ceremony must be this week. Lots of last minute entries recently :shock:

[scotty b]

not enough splat :(

[spiffyjiff]

Video:

http://gizmodo.com/this-video-of-a-crane-collapsing-in-manhattan-is-your-w-1757322051

ed

Definitely horrible...but re: the video itself - you're telling me the best documentation of this newsworthy event the media can muster was filmed by the Jerky Boys? :D

[BobNovas]

woman walked away. Hyundai not so much.

[John Clay]

Is the name of the towing company photoshop?

[Chopper Dropper]

Is the name of the towing company photoshop?

My thought as well.

[Intubator]

I'd have the whole car and moose as it sits mounted on the trophy wall... :lol:

[smdubovsky]

Is the name of the towing company photoshop?

No. They come up in the yellow pages, website, etc.
https://www.facebook.com/Moosehead-Towing-296632247029063/?rf=276978762332246

[BlackTalon]

I'd rather see pics of Camel Towing

[Chopper Dropper]

No. They come up in the yellow pages, website, etc.
https://www.facebook.com/Moosehead-Towing-296632247029063/?rf=276978762332246

Greenville town Me is on the edge of Moosehead lake, been there couple times.

[Fritz]

not enough splat :(

Agreed. Unfortunately it looks like he'll survive to screw up someone else's life in the future.

[Dandelion]

I'd rather see pics of Camel Towing


http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_0c92RsSgj0s/TQttv_eeYQI/AAAAAAAACiI/gFZkreLZ1LQ/s1600/page.jpg
Whatever, man...

ed

[Trak Ratt]

I'd have the whole car and moose as it sits mounted on the trophy wall... :lol:I don't know; yeah, I bagged that baby with my 2,3 ltr. ricer whip, just doesn't sound very impressive :roll:

[BlackTalon]

Whatever, man...

edYou mechanical engineers and your fantasies...

Not that there is anything wrong with that...







...except that there is :lol:

[Goggles Paesano]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0xwc54G2Ur8
You are safe in a Porsche. Not so much in a vw or bmw.

[Dandelion]

Two thoughts:

1) Yard sale!
2) No seatbelts! :shock:

ed

[Vicegrip]

^ a classic that holds up well over time.

[cmartin]

x2, thats great every time

[Lupin..the..3rd]

Beetle spitting out its driver at 1:35. :lol: Love it.

[BlackTalon]

funny being rejected by a VW Beetle

[tamathumper]

What the loving @#%!? :shock: No safety equipment at all, passengers in the cars, lots of loose clothes and crap in the vehicles,... those were some *great* times man! We need to get back to basics like that again - none of this litigious crap...

[BlackTalon]

I think it's pretty much still that way just about everywhere in the world except here in the US... Maybe we can export all of our lawyers?

[Trak Ratt]

^ a classic that holds up well over time.

X2, can't get enough of that shite!!! Must see for anyone that asks why they need to empty their car before proceeding on to the track!!!

[John Clay]

X2, can't get enough of that shite!!! Must see for anyone that asks why they need to empty their car before proceeding on to the track!!!

Yea, the first thing I'm going to worry about after getting slammed though the window is "damn, I hope none of the trash in my car just flew out the window with me".

[Vicegrip]

Almost went into the tires at VIR when my student felt the need to futz around with the CD case that wandered from under his seat into the pedal cluster. Was using his eyes and feet for things other than identifying the upcoming braking zone and applying the brakes appropriately. This was after I recommended we fix that by coming into the hot pit first.

Counterpoint to that event was at summit again while in the right seat. A small metal plate wandered into the foot well of a friends 914 while we were on track. I unbuckled and worked my way around so I could get at it. I used T3 to get it to come into reach then buckled back in.

[}{arlequin]

http://i.imgur.com/aOhCkWM.jpg

[BikePump]

X2, can't get enough of that shite!!! Must see for anyone that asks why they need to empty their car before proceeding on to the track!!!

Its video like that that still fuels some peoples belief that it is best to not have a seatbelt in the car. the "i would rather be thrown free" crowd.

[scotty b]

https://erepairables.com/salvage-cars-auction/cars/ferrari/360/2002-ferrari-360-12805007

[cmartin]

Actual Cash Value: 96,100.00 USD

;)

I hope there is a good story behind that

[N0tt0N]

"When she asked for a ride she must have misheard me and set her ash in my lap" - Previous Owner

[}{arlequin]

http://i.imgur.com/PB3LeIN.jpg

[Len 911]

I said do as I do NOW BOY!!!!!!! ( my best Sargent voice)

[HoodPin]

I can handle just about anything while driving......except for glare ice. :shock:

Once, I was almost home after working late. Cold rain/ice mix coming down. As soon as I turned off the main, salted road, I saw the sheen and knew it wasn't good. I slowed and stopped just as the downhill portion started, and turned on my flashers. Below me were cars all over the road facing in all directions. A couple of cars came up behind me and didn't slow down. As they went by brake lights came on, and their fun began. I watched 4 or 5 cars turn into pinballs as they bounced off curbs, poles, a hydrant, and each other. It was so bad, when I tried to get out of my car, as soon as I took my foot off the brake pedal, the rear wheels with the parking brake engaged, started sliding as the front wheels rolled. I got back in and managed to creep down to the intersecting road where I was able to turn right and stop on level ground.

The other "experience" was on the way to Snowshoe for a skiing weekend. Again, left late after work, and around midnight was about 20 miles from the resort on the mountain roads. As we climbed one mountain, the drizzling rain started freezing on the road surface. All of a sudden my 240Z had -0- traction and was just spinning its tires. I managed to drive onto the gravely shoulder which was rougher and gave me some traction. I lowered all the tires to around 20 psi, which helped a bit. Later got nothing but spinning tires around a banked corner. Decided to have Cindy drive while I got out and tried to push us back onto the gravel shoulder. Both of us ended up sliding away from the car on the slightly banked road. After scrambling our way back to the car, we were able to get going again. It took me 3 hours to go 8 miles that nite. :shock: Eventually a salt truck came by and we started driving almost normal again.

[}{arlequin]

http://i.imgur.com/9H5WkEe.jpg

[JmuRiz]

Not the luckiest start to the season...
https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--pFOgK2pu--/c_scale,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/pl82lkeqtit3cdetkqlq.gif

[BlackTalon]

meh, seen worse from several GT3 drovers pulling out onto the track at SP.

[Trak Ratt]

meh, seen worse from several GT3 drovers pulling out onto the track at SP.Yeah boy-o, them guys Bob are whack!!!

[Dr K]

Actually much worse in the PCA-GT group at Mid-Ohio a couple of years ago!

[}{arlequin]

http://i.imgur.com/iZs2FF9.jpg

[ducatithunder]

hah!

[Charlie Stylianos]

What, no lab coat?

[Nerfbar]

You could expect this from Golden Retrievers.

[Vicegrip]

That is going to leave a mark...


No grounds ether....

[joep]

Yeah, no ESD mat or wrist strap. What who can solder anything one handed? Fortunately the motherboard is probably only worth $60.

[Dandelion]

Burnt the hell out of my fingertips once trying to solder up a connector back in the day - was reaching for the soldering iron without looking, and didn't realize the cord had spun the iron 180 degrees...

ed

[onboost]

Did someone say burn? As seen in Manassas.

[spiffyjiff]

Did someone say burn? As seen in Manassas.

man, i hope that was a fiero chassis'd monstrosity and not the real thing. :p

[Trak Ratt]

man, i hope that was a fiero chassis'd monstrosity and not the real thing. :pif so then situation completely normal! I read back in the day that Fiero's were the only car to ever have a 100% recall because of issues that lead to fire.

Was looking at a V6 model some years ago for a Chumps car... lots of indication that different components had been replace because of "gross over heating"

[Lupin..the..3rd]

Was looking at a V6 model some years ago for a Chumps car... lots of indication that different components had been replace because of "gross over heating"

I'm guessing the ad read something like this "Fresh paint! Rebuilt engine! This deal is HOT!" :p

[vascott99]

Did someone say burn? As seen in Manassas.


Looks like a viper...

[trytryagain]

If it's a Fiero they spent a lot on the wheels.

[nosigma]

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f270/nosigma/Mobile%20Uploads/Slide1_zpsllyg3ivj.jpg (http://s49.photobucket.com/user/nosigma/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Slide1_zpsllyg3ivj.jpg.html)

It is called Failure Is An Option after all......all in the eye of the beholder.

[}{arlequin]

depends... how are the electronics in it?

[Hurricane]

Did someone say burn? As seen in Manassas.

Holy cow! When did that happen?

[roundel]

Burnt the hell out of my fingertips once trying to solder up a connector back in the day - was reaching for the soldering iron without looking, and didn't realize the cord had spun the iron 180 degrees...

ed

About 30 years ago I was at a friends house who had a parakeet named Pete that flew freely around his room. Pete would sit on your finger and actually hop off and fly back into his room is you tried to leave. We were soldering wiring on an RC car and Pete thought the iron sitting on the stand looked like a nice perch. He flew around squawking for quite a while after that!

[vascott99]

How many FAILS can you find...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-911-930-/322023626449?forcerrptr=true&hash=item4afa1a96d1:g:LQ4AAOSwQYZW1LlQ&item=322023626449

But wait....They think it is so special they listed it 2x

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-911-Custom-Showcar-Loaded-with-over-150k-Invested-/182048059131?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2a62e8eefb:g:aQwAAOSwe7BWtot2&item=182048059131

and current bid is at 52K

[Intubator]

^ Shows how dangerous it can be to be wealthy, stupid and bored..... What a tragedy.. Poor car.

[spiffyjiff]

I'm surprised it's not a "Wicked" monstrosity.

[scotty b]

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=278561

[}{arlequin]

http://i.imgur.com/jVgeudR.png

[joep]

http://i.imgur.com/jVgeudR.png

what..? It's convenient. You got something against buying more ladders? ;)

[zygomatic]

Sign of a bad day: one of your valves kisses a piston.

Sign of a bad year: the piston/valve are from your vintage Ferrari ...

[JmuRiz]

Sign of a good life...you have a vintage Ferrari....

Kind of trumps the bad day/year...

[zygomatic]

Sign of a good life...you have a vintage Ferrari....

Kind of trumps the bad day/year...

No argument there. I suppose the bright side here is that the person will get a fantastic paperweight.

[Lupin..the..3rd]

Hopefully there's a good story to go with it, and not a "Timing belt service? Nah, I'll wait till next year" :lol:

[Vicegrip]

"The marked red line is just a suggestion made by overcautious engineers".

[Trak Ratt]

Sign of a bad day: one of your valves kisses a piston.

Sign of a bad year: the piston/valve are from your vintage Ferrari ...Sorry that looks more like "force able entrée" than a mere kiss! Pretty sure it's a felony almost everywhere too :p

"The marked red line is just a suggestion made by overcautious engineers".
X2, LOL

[zygomatic]

"The marked red line is just a suggestion made by overcautious engineers".

Like the famed quote about the Miura: "the red line is [financial?] courage!"

[BobNovas]

That'll buff right out. (http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/for-sale-lightly-used-porsche-918-spyder-only-92-miles-needs-tlc/ar-BBqMr1t?ocid=spartandhp)

[Hurricane]

That'll buff right out. (http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/for-sale-lightly-used-porsche-918-spyder-only-92-miles-needs-tlc/ar-BBqMr1t?ocid=spartandhp)

Yikes!!!

[blipshift]

http://blogs.wsj.com/chinarealtime/2016/03/25/thousands-of-injuries-mishaps-at-chinese-marathon-prompt-alarm/?mod=e2fb

According to local newspaper Qingyuan Daily, medical workers performed first aid on participants more than 12,000 times, treating 10,000 muscle spasms and 1,700 sprains. Ambulances were called in 23 times and 17 people were hospitalized, including five in critical condition, the newspaper reported.

Also...According to local media, organizers gave runners bars of grape-scented soap, which many participants mistook for energy bars and attempted to eat.

[blipshift]

Heck of a place to put the trash cans.

[HoodPin]

^^ That is seriously funny. A great example of...."what we have here....is a failure to communicate". :p

[Dandelion]

^^ That is seriously funny. A great example of...."what we have here....is a failure to communicate". :p

Hmm...brand new house with a trailer parking pad already installed? And all I need to do is pave a new driveway?

ed

[Dr K]

Actually kind of sad, because a side-loading garage (which I expect this house will have soon) often adds to curb-appeal. Picture the house with 2 nice windows and the garage swapped. Oh, perhaps that was the plan in the first place...

[Dandelion]

FWIW, if this is a model home, then it may not be unusual at all - I've seen a few where they finished the garage to be a sales office, and it would require some work after it was done being a model to make it livable.

ed

[Trak Ratt]

^ what I thought when I saw it too.

[HoodPin]

^^ But even if a Model Home, I have a hard time believing that they would have intentionally put the garage door OR the driveway in the wrong place.

[Vicegrip]

FWIW, if this is a model home, then it may not be unusual at all - I've seen a few where they finished the garage to be a sales office, and it would require some work after it was done being a model to make it livable.

edA model home where the clients have to walk past the plain jane side where the service connections and trash cans are rather than up the front where the fake rock work is? There is so much fail in this image. :lol:

[Chopper Dropper]

A model home where the clients have to walk past the plain jane side where the service connections and trash cans are rather than up the front where the fake rock work is? There is so much fail in this image. :lol:

As a Realtor, often going to model homes, this is not at all unusual. If/when they decide to sell it, just move around the driveway. Trash cans would be moved and would give the impression of most of the designs.
Dirk

[}{arlequin]

http://i.imgur.com/EeJq8WW.jpg

[vascott99]

If this is really true and they did not do their due diligence prior. MAJOR EPIC FAIL of major proportion..It is too early for an April fools joke...Geeez

http://www.newyorker.com/humor/borowitz-report/unlocked-iphone-worthless-after-f-b-i-spills-glass-of-water-on-it

[trytryagain]

As long as we are the subject of iPhones...

http://www.theonion.com/article/woman-who-cracked-3-separate-iphone-screens-expect-32538

[spiffyjiff]

As long as we are the subject of iPhones...

http://www.theonion.com/article/woman-who-cracked-3-separate-iphone-screens-expect-32538

That describes about a dozen chicks I know. Incl my wife. :)

[}{arlequin]

http://i.imgur.com/qQz2uWU.jpg

[spiffyjiff]

i love how barely no one helps the poor lil ol lady. it almost looks like a jackass routine. :lol:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrrDLdeL2HQ

[N0tt0N]

Aptly named ship

[Nerfbar]

Stop forest, stop!

[trytryagain]

Wasn't there a scene like this in Jurrasic Park II?

[HoodPin]

OMG.....this is completely F'd up. Not only do those ATV/Motorcycle thugs want to block traffic, but now they won't even let an ambulance with an intensive care child on-board get by. WHAT THE F.....?!?!?! :grrr:

http://wtop.com/dc/2016/04/ambulance-stopped-atvs-motorcycles-transporting-child/

[trytryagain]

Time to round these punks up and throw the book at them, confiscate the equipment and fines for good measure.

[}{arlequin]

http://i.imgur.com/ETsY5cC.jpg

[Hunter]

http://i.imgur.com/ETsY5cC.jpg

A friend will bail you out of jail but a true friend will be sitting next to you.

First thought when I saw that.

[Parenn911]

🧀

[JmuRiz]

OMG.....this is completely F'd up. Not only do those ATV/Motorcycle thugs want to block traffic, but now they won't even let an ambulance with an intensive care child on-board get by. WHAT THE F.....?!?!?! :grrr:

http://wtop.com/dc/2016/04/ambulance-stopped-atvs-motorcycles-transporting-child/

Time to crush them like NYC is going to do.

[Parenn911]

Get dat doe

[Dr K]

Get dat doe

Pari,
In the future, please post something before this as a warning, so that we unsuspecting Dorkis don't read it during a business meeting and have a stroke unsuccessfully trying not to laugh! Perhaps something like "If you're in a meeting, please do not read the next post until the meeting is over." Sheesh!

Peter

PS: POTD, Pari!!!

[HoodPin]

Pari,
In the future, please post something before this as a warning, so that we unsuspecting Dorkis don't read it during a business meeting and have a stroke unsuccessfully trying not to laugh! Perhaps something like "If you're in a meeting, please do not read the next post until the meeting is over." Sheesh!

Peter

PS: POTD, Pari!!!

Funny post. But......
http://www.snopes.com/cookie-dough-explodes-shoplifting-incident/

[BlackTalon]

Funny post. But......
http://www.snopes.com/cookie-dough-explodes-shoplifting-incident/
Never ruin a good story with facts...

[scotty b]

Pari,
In the future, please post something before this as a warning, so that we unsuspecting Dorkis don't read it during a business meeting and have a stroke unsuccessfully trying not to laugh! Perhaps something like "If you're in a meeting, please do not read the next post until the meeting is over." Sheesh!

Peter

PS: POTD, Pari!!!

You're reading Dorki during a " business meeting " ?? ;)


I don't even want to think about how that works :shock:

[Trak Ratt]

You're reading Dorki during a " business meeting " ?? ;)


I don't even want to think about how that works :shock:He's a gastroenterologist.... almost anything has to be more interesting than talking a-holes all day :roll:

[Dr K]

Well, I only practice medicine part time, and work for a healthcare IT company the rest of the time (lots of meetings, some boring).

[Croc R]

Pari,
In the future, please post something before this as a warning, so that we unsuspecting Dorkis don't read it during a business meeting and have a stroke unsuccessfully trying not to laugh! Perhaps something like "If you're in a meeting, please do not read the next post until the meeting is over." Sheesh!

Peter

PS: POTD, Pari!!!

If you can't stand the heat, stay out of the meeting, err, kitchen.

[.:programmatore:.]

http://www.mymcpnews.com/2016/04/08/concern-for-missing-season/

Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Department are asking for the public’s help to locate Spring.

Spring was last seen leaving Maryland last year as Summer arrived. Spring had well-known plans to return to Maryland at this time this year but she has not yet been seen. The Montgomery County Police Department has checked with law enforcement agencies in other parts of the Country who have also not seen Spring this year.

Spring is described as the time of year between Winter and Summer. She sometimes goes by the name of Springtime or Vernal Season. She is known to bring warmer temperatures with occasional April showers to help bring May flowers.

Anyone with information about Spring’s whereabouts is asked to immediately call the Montgomery County Police Department.

[zygomatic]

His wife makes noises that sound a lot like the car's straight-cut gears

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=updyPbEJ8f4

[JmuRiz]

Reminds me of this:

[}{arlequin]

http://jalopnik.com/the-ford-mustang-was-germanys-best-selling-sports-car-l-1770534989

[}{arlequin]

http://i.imgur.com/XWDI2m9.gif

[Lupin..the..3rd]

http://jalopnik.com/the-ford-mustang-was-germanys-best-selling-sports-car-l-1770534989

Now the mustang guys get to search for those rare and elusive euro and RoW parts. :lol:

[joep]

Ouch!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi0yXeuqBjU&feature=youtu.be

[Trak Ratt]

Now the mustang guys get to search for those rare and elusive euro and RoW parts. :lol:

Might take a bit for the supply side to catch up!

Last month sales:
Mustang - 780
Audi TT’s - 708
Porsche 911's - 752
Mercedes SLC’s - 364
Camaro - 18.

[VaSteve]

Ummmm

https://m.facebook.com/tiziano.digregorio/albums/1300594369955601/?_rdr

[}{arlequin]

did ghetto racer update his ride??


http://i.imgur.com/QlFy9G3.jpg

[spiffyjiff]

did ghetto racer update his ride??


http://i.imgur.com/QlFy9G3.jpg

not sure but doesnt he have his watch upside down (to be able to play on wrist)? faux pas.

51210

[N0tt0N]

I've always believed that if you wear orange velour pants that you should drive a powder blue velour Bentley so no issues there. Clearly he doesn't drive so he has thoughtfully placed the game watch where the driver can play it.

[Dr K]

Judging from Ghetto Racer's long thread, that's probably his student's car...

Amazing pickup on the watch, Chris!!

[BobNovas]

Spectacularly bad idea: https://youtu.be/S0GBeOnxA4M

[joep]

So has anyone started the battle drone leagues yet? I'm thinking battle bot style.

[}{arlequin]

http://i.imgur.com/XibjlMv.png

[}{arlequin]

http://i.imgur.com/XFQSfRL.png

[HoodPin]

I daresay that Lewis' days as a driver "hungry" for the title, may be behind him finally. He appears to have entered his Livin' La Vida Loca period.....

Go Nico!

[}{arlequin]

maybe he's starting a boy band?

[JmuRiz]

Money can't buy taste, that's for sure.

Dig those manicured eyebrows :D haha

[roundel]

A horrible outfit can be taken off and forgotten. It's the tattoos I think are more regrettable. His number 44 behind his ear and a neck tattoo. Really? Nice long term vision Larry.

[KFJ]

No Ragrets!

[}{arlequin]

No Ragrets!
lol yesss


http://i.imgur.com/U9R4nmY.png

[}{arlequin]

http://i.imgur.com/g1nfEkQ.png

[vranko]

DUI Wear - Nice choice

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[Dandelion]

A horrible outfit can be taken off and forgotten. It's the tattoos I think are more regrettable. His number 44 behind his ear and a neck tattoo. Really? Nice long term vision Larry.

I think he's reached the point where he has f-you money.

ed

[Goggles Paesano]

I think he's reached the point where he has f-you money.

ed

Let's keep in mind his driving skills do not equal any mental maturity about such things. He is still basically a child, right up there with other misfits justin beiber and miley cyrus. These horrendous fashions appeal to the kids. At his age you would hope he would know better, but like michael jackson, he seems to be regressing.

[N0tt0N]

That's what's keeping me out of F1.... Too much mental maturity....


That and talent.


I lay awake at night worrying about Miley, though.... Oh, Hanna, I miss you....

[Dandelion]

Oh, Hanna, I miss you....

Perve.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WBzHTDgWUMA/UAuPSAnhwWI/AAAAAAAAASs/ARybcEa1Wsc/s1600/pedobear-cool-facebook-chat-code-emoticon.jpg

ed

[Trak Ratt]

That's what's keeping me out of F1.... Too much mental maturity....

That and talent.

I lay awake at night worrying about Miley, though.... Oh, Hanna, I miss you....X2, but really besides the hair what is wrong with his cloths??? Have any of you seen }{ when he is in full on European mode???
Miley on the other hand...

[}{arlequin]

http://i.imgur.com/cYv61nO.png

[Nerfbar]

Reminds me of Pat Paulson's "Born to loose".

[edevinney]

This guy makes me feel better for wrecking my first 911 within 18 months (a fail that appears early in this very thread). 10 minutes from new McLaren to custom-bodied tree-McLaren!

http://jalopnik.com/guy-crashes-mclaren-650s-into-a-tree-ten-minutes-after-1774432742

[Dandelion]

http://i.imgur.com/cYv61nO.png

So...his shirt logo is reversed (like a mirror), but his tattoo is not?

[EDIT: I guess the logo is actually upside down.]

ed