tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-324345712024-03-23T13:24:32.020-05:00Frantic scratchings - stuff I want, stuff I need, stuff I likekenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962425828020999186noreply@blogger.comBlogger223125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32434571.post-34336692917635940022009-12-19T21:19:00.004-05:002009-12-19T21:45:54.037-05:00Xmas Tree Subway Train Layout 2009Here is the finalized version of the 2009 xmas tree layout using an MTH Premier R40 Subway set, Lionel Fastrack, MTH Graduated Trestle System, and MTH Realtrax Trestle Set. <br /><center><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/D7fqmSR3aQ4&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/D7fqmSR3aQ4&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="525" height="425"></embed></object></center><br /><br />Here you can see how close the train is to the upper deck when it has to go under.<br /><center><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/yeR2Yr1Qv48&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/yeR2Yr1Qv48&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="525" height="425"></embed></object></center><br /><br />Here is the upper deck view of the spiral.<br /><center><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/7hMkDUFS0po&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/7hMkDUFS0po&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="525" height="425"></embed></object></center><br /><br />And here is the lower deck vantage point.<br /><center><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/hGrkD1l2afY&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/hGrkD1l2afY&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="525" height="425"></embed></object></center><br /><br />This was the 1st version, but due to the incline of the spiral it's better to have the train go down on the steep grade.<br /><center><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Vh5QnY0ZXxc&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Vh5QnY0ZXxc&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="525" height="425"></embed></object></center>kenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962425828020999186noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32434571.post-8715643294680391702009-12-12T12:22:00.003-05:002009-12-12T12:36:10.366-05:00TOOFLY vs MTH Premier R40 Subway SetTOOFLY got a hold of our Queens bound MTH R40 F Train in O Scale and did her thing.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2780/4178582747_918e0d7571_o.jpg" target="blank"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2780/4178582747_1ff26a72ac.jpg" alt="toofly mth r40 premier nyc subway"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2551/4179345546_5e759f539f_o.jpg" target="blank"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2551/4179345546_4297a6488b.jpg" alt="toofly mth r40 premier nyc subway"></a><br /><br /><h4>Watch out for the tain horn!</h4><object width="640" height="505"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/C_9y4KGdXyw&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/C_9y4KGdXyw&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="525" height="366"></embed></object></center><br /><br /><a href="http://www.tooflynyc.com/flashsite/index.html" target="blank">Check out TOOFLY's site</a>.kenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962425828020999186noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32434571.post-60914182812867946652009-11-24T21:18:00.005-05:002009-11-24T21:53:03.017-05:00Canon S90 Case Lowepro D-wrapHere is the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00276S55M?ie=UTF8&tag=pla3ps3mod-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B00276S55M" target="blank">Lowepro D-Wrap</a> gently caressing the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002LITT42?ie=UTF8&tag=pla3ps3mod-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B002LITT42">Canon S90 point and shoot</a> camera. A nice ever-ready case for a small camera.<br /><br /><center><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2642/4131892343_1bdb26c312_o.jpg" target="blank"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2642/4131892343_52201bc827.jpg" alt="canon s90 case lowepro d wrap" /></a><br />The Lowepro D-wrap is made of neoprene.<br /><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2519/4132654898_c96fb53436_o.jpg" target="blank"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2519/4132654898_b7def4c791.jpg" alt="canon s90 case lowepro d wrap" /></a><br />It provides nice protection for that large LCD screen.<br /><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2486/4132654928_b54ac1f045_o.jpg" target="blank"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2486/4132654928_18e94703e0.jpg" alt="canon s90 case lowepro d wrap" /></a><br />It attaches via the tripod mount. You can view pictures while protecting the camera from the table surface.<br /><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2672/4131892239_803f9475e0_o.jpg" target="blank"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2672/4131892239_03b3586f9c.jpg" alt="canon s90 case lowepro d wrap" /></a><br />It's nice and compact. That's a quarter in there for perspective.<br /><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2616/4131925935_8145aa7b7b_o.jpg" target="blank"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2616/4131925935_3b2d488f52.jpg" alt="canon s90 case lowepro d-wrap"></a><br />Here it is ready to shoot.</center><br /><br />Buy the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00276S55M?ie=UTF8&tag=pla3ps3mod-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B00276S55M" target="blank">Lowepro D-Wrap here</a>.<br />Buy the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002LITT42?ie=UTF8&tag=pla3ps3mod-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B002LITT42">Canon S90 point and shoot camera here</a>.kenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962425828020999186noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32434571.post-20870590132957670492009-05-19T16:55:00.003-05:002009-05-19T17:13:54.557-05:00Hayden Panettiere Tattoo Misspelled?Hayden Panettiere's tattoo is fully visible in these pictures from Cannes. What we can see is an Italian phrase, "Vivere senza rimipianti". This translates to, "to live without regrets." Unfortunately "regrets" in Italian is "rimpianti."<br /><br />So it looks like Hayden has at least one regret...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/5636/49222hayden0312232lo.jpg" target="blank"><img src="http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/7042/49222hayden0312232lot.jpg" alt="hayden panettiere tattoo vivere" /></a><br /><h4>Hayden Panettiere Tattoo "Vivere senza rimipianti"(sic)</h4><br /><br /><img src="http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/264/l4eru18mufhaydenbikini7.jpg" alt="hayden panettiere bikini tattoo" /><br /><h4>Make sure you put sunscreen on that tattoo</h4></div>kenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962425828020999186noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32434571.post-59051522466519126592009-05-01T16:29:00.003-05:002009-05-01T16:38:08.549-05:00What does Hayden Panettieres Tattoo Say?Does anyone know what this Latin phrase is, tattooed on the back of Hayden Panettiere? It begins with Vivere and I would love to know how and where it ends.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/1995/9a4v0o098fhaydenpanettie.jpg" target="blank"><img src="http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/9764/xnuypeo8vzhaydenpanetti.jpg" alt="hayden panettiere tattoo vivere latin" /></a><h4>Hayden Panettiere at the Star Trek Premiere</h4></div>I doubt these are it:<br /><ul><li><span style="font-style: italic;">Vivere commune est, sed non commune mereri</span> - Everybody lives; not everybody deserves to.</li><li><span style="font-style: italic;">Vivere disce, cogita mori</span> - Learn to live; Remember death.</li></ul>So if anyone knows, please post it.kenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962425828020999186noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32434571.post-11180197915177031712009-04-03T20:20:00.003-05:002009-04-03T20:26:52.357-05:00BAPE vs Mercedes Benz GullwingHere is Nigo's, of BAPE fame, MB 300SL Gullwing with an 6.0 liter V8 made by AMG.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/9319/mercedesbenzamg300slnigb.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/9319/mercedesbenzamg300slnigb.th.jpg" alt="nigo bape mercedes 300sl gullwing" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/9177/mercedesbenzamg300slnig.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/9177/mercedesbenzamg300slnig.th.jpg" alt="nigo bape mercedes 300sl gullwing" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/6289/mercedesbenzamg300slnigm.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/6289/mercedesbenzamg300slnigm.th.jpg" alt="nigo bape mercedes 300sl gullwing" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/710/mercedesbenzamg300slnigv.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/710/mercedesbenzamg300slnigv.th.jpg" alt="nigo bape mercedes 300sl gullwing" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>kenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962425828020999186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32434571.post-88014671958722289842008-07-26T05:13:00.006-05:002008-07-26T05:30:53.599-05:00Ashley Alexandra Dupre on the Jersey Shore<div style="text-align: justify;">Here is Ashley Alexandra Dupre' taking in some sun at the Jersey Shore in a lovely bikini and Gucci sunglasses. <br /><br />You can clearly see her tattoo "Tutela Valui" on her stomach, the start of the happy trail. The phrase is in Latin and can be translated to "I fared well with protection" or "I used protection", <a href="http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/06/09/to-decipher-a-tattoo-caveat-emptor/" target="blank">thanks NY Times</a>.<br /></div><br /><center><a href="http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/4615/52399ashleyduprebikini1gm9.jpg" target="blank"><img src="http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/29/52399ashleyduprebikini1ak9.jpg" alt="ashley alexandra dupree spitzer prostitute" /></a> <a href="http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/8348/53044ashleyduprebikini1pi2.jpg" target="blank"><img src="http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/7145/53044ashleyduprebikini1lk3.jpg" alt="ashley alexandra dupree spitzer prostitute" /></a> <a href="http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/3673/52863ashleyduprebikini1nb7.jpg" target="blank"><img src="http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/1006/52863ashleyduprebikini1st1.jpg" alt="ashley alexandra dupree spitzer prostitute" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/198/53055ashleyduprebikini1ht0.jpg" target="blank"><img src="http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/5125/53055ashleyduprebikini1ew2.jpg" alt="ashley alexandra dupree spitzer prostitute" /></a> <a href="http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/8027/52876ashleyduprebikini1dk2.jpg" target="blank"><img src="http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/3401/52876ashleyduprebikini1lu4.jpg" alt="ashley alexandra dupree spitzer prostitute" /></a> <a href="http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/9794/52414ashleyduprebikini1jp6.jpg" target="blank"><img src="http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/9936/52414ashleyduprebikini1mg2.jpg" alt="ashley alexandra dupree spitzer prostitute" /></a></center>kenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962425828020999186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32434571.post-42069429305498926612008-02-27T01:06:00.002-05:002008-02-27T01:08:39.667-05:00Nissan GT-R on Fifth GearHere is the 1st look at the GT-R in English. :D<br /><br /><center><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/5rGNB7ouXvM&rel=0&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/5rGNB7ouXvM&rel=0&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="525" height="432"></embed></object></center>kenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962425828020999186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32434571.post-8167640183881702922008-02-11T07:42:00.000-05:002008-02-11T07:55:20.280-05:00The Stig vs Sabine<center><img src="http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/6756/1024yd4.jpg" alt="the stig top gear" /> <span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" >vs.</span> <img src="http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/4809/startaufstelltung2018kj4.jpg" alt="sabine schmitz bmw m5 ring taxi" width="291" /><br /><br /><a style="left: 0px ! important; top: 0px ! important;" title="Click here to block this object with Adblock Plus" class="abp-objtab-021223866487228715 visible ontop" href="http://www.youtube.com/v/f3Myv8qjHNM&rel=1"></a><object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/f3Myv8qjHNM&rel=1"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/f3Myv8qjHNM&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="432" width="525"></embed></object></center><br /><br />Jeremy Clarkson tested the Audi R8 against the mighty Porsche 911 GT3. Clarkson enlisted the help of Sabine Schmitz and the Stig in order to get some real drivers behind the wheel, and to keep the cars on the track.<br /><br />And as usual, weight is the enemy.<br /><br />Click here to book a ride with <a href="http://ring-taxi.bmw-motorsport.com/01-A69DB6182F5C7A87D2FB068B2EDBCBFE/ring-taxi/en/index.html" target="blank">Sabine on the Ring</a>.kenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962425828020999186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32434571.post-20331175415891796282008-01-27T11:46:00.000-05:002008-01-27T11:50:07.533-05:00BMW E93 M3 ConvertibleNice videos of BMW's M3 hardtop convertible, dubbed the e93.<br /><br /><center><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/eVsyVPuYN5c&rel=0&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/eVsyVPuYN5c&rel=0&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="525" height="432"></embed></object><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/jjLh1JFNNO0&rel=0&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/jjLh1JFNNO0&rel=0&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="525" height="432"></embed></object></center>kenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962425828020999186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32434571.post-87194628257328873742008-01-19T13:58:00.000-05:002008-01-19T16:53:13.278-05:00Nissan GT-R R35 vs Porsche 911 Turbo 997Watch as Best Motoring International brings us the test we've been waiting for, the mighty 911 turbo vs the brand new gt-r. First the Nissan GT-R is introduced (video 1), then each car goes up against the Tsukuba circuit in a time attack (video 2). The actual 3 lap race is video 3.<br /><br /><center><h4>Nissan GT-R vs Porsche 911 Turbo part 1</h4><object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/hk6NtWmgrQA&rel=1"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/hk6NtWmgrQA&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="432" width="525"></embed></object><br /><h4>Nissan GT-R vs Porsche 911 Turbo part 2</h4><object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Xl9NkTh0erU&rel=1"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Xl9NkTh0erU&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="432" width="525"></embed></object><br /><h4>Nissan GT-R vs Porsche 911 Turbo part 3</h4><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ycoGeD6fA6M&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ycoGeD6fA6M&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="525" height="432"></embed></object></center><br /><br /><table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" class="section" width="100"><b><br /></b></td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="section">Skyline GT-R R35<br /></td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="section">Porsche 911 Turbo<br /></td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td colspan="2"><b>Base Price</b></td> <td class="basecarfield">$69,850</td> <td>$126,200<br /></td> </tr> <tr class="darkfield"> <td colspan="2"><b>Engine<br /></b></td> <td class="basecarfield">Twin Turbo 3.8 liter V6</td> <td>Twin Turbo 3.6 liter flat 6<br /></td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td colspan="2"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Horsepower</span><br /></td> <td class="basecarfield"> 480 hp @ 6400 rpm</td> <td><span class="bodytext">480 hp @ 6000 rpm</span></td> </tr> <tr class="darkfield"> <td colspan="2"><b>Torque</b></td> <td class="basecarfield"> 430 ft-lbs. @ 3200 rpm</td> <td><span class="bodytext">460 ft-lbs. @ 1950 rpm</span></td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td colspan="2"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Weight</span><br /></td> <td class="basecarfield">3850 lbs<br /></td> <td>3494 lbs<br /></td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td colspan="2"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tsukuba Time Attack</span><br /></td> <td class="basecarfield">1:01:940<br /></td> <td>1:04:118<br /></td> </tr></tbody></table>kenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962425828020999186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32434571.post-72807810279233456662007-12-16T11:44:00.001-05:002007-12-16T11:56:42.645-05:00Lewis Hamilton vs The Stig<center><object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/7h8bzM9vR2Q&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999&border=0"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/7h8bzM9vR2Q&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999&border=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="432" width="525"></embed></object></center><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Formula One phenom, Lewis Hamilton appears on Top Gear and is interviewed by Jeremy Clarkson. On the racetrack he pilots the McLaren Mercedes MP4-23 but on the road he prefers the Mercedes GL420 Diesel with 24" rims. "It's a pimp wagon."<br /><br />Hamilton takes the Suzuki Liana around the Top Gear track to try and beat the Stig's time. Unfortunately it's on a wet track and the times aren't comparable.</div>kenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962425828020999186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32434571.post-71984743951260755562007-12-08T17:16:00.000-05:002007-12-08T17:18:49.888-05:00Bimmerforums Restaurants<center><iframe width="640" height="480" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&ie=UTF8&om=1&s=AARTsJpc2u_jezq7W4l3w79360bRurAmRA&msa=0&msid=118438119801346427158.00043eb3618cb55d766e9&ll=32.249974,-108.984375&spn=68.473082,112.5&z=3&output=embed"></iframe><br /><small><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&ie=UTF8&om=1&msa=0&msid=118438119801346427158.00043eb3618cb55d766e9&ll=32.249974,-108.984375&spn=68.473082,112.5&z=3&source=embed" style="color:#0000FF;text-align:left">View Larger Map</a></small></center><br /><br />Here's the first draft of bfcot restaurant map. This was inspired by the "favorite steak house" thread.kenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962425828020999186noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32434571.post-80766890565205215332007-11-10T18:20:00.001-05:002007-11-11T04:41:23.170-05:00I love Paris Hilton.<center><img src="http://lh3.google.com/ken.vs.ryu/RzY-92Qp-tI/AAAAAAAAAbc/67kcdphNYvQ/s800/paris-hilton-mercedes-slr-2.jpg" alt="paris hilton slr mclaren" /><br />Paris had no trouble getting out.<br /><br /><img src="http://lh3.google.com/ken.vs.ryu/RzY-92Qp-sI/AAAAAAAAAbU/OAaq0TT9vYo/s800/paris-hilton-benz-slr-mclaren.jpg" alt="paris hilton slr mclaren" /><br />Getting in was another story.</center><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I bet the engineers at Mercedes Benz and McLaren never thought of this problem when they designed the 617 hp and almost half a million dollar SLR McLaren. How do you prevent a celebutard from decapitating herself on gullwing doors?</div>kenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962425828020999186noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32434571.post-44392666454078859562007-10-08T21:19:00.000-05:002007-10-08T21:46:20.218-05:00Greatest Driving Road - Stelvio Pass Italy<div style="text-align: justify;">The Stelvio Pass is located 130mi (200km) from Monza, Italy or 100mi (162km) from Innsbruck, Switzerland. Click on the blue place marker and get directions to heaven.<br /><br />Here is the Top Gear crew driving an Aston Martin V8 Vantage N24(James May), Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera(Jeremy Clarkson), and the Porsche 997 GT3 RS(Richard Hammond) on the quest for the best driving road in the world. The Stelvio Pass footage starts at 4:09 on the 1st video and continues until the end on the 2nd video. This road should be on everyones must drive list.</div><br /><center><object width="425" height="366"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/idTKLXY8RiA"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/idTKLXY8RiA" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="525" height="452"></embed></object><br /><br /><object height="366" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/UvsaJZFopj4"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/UvsaJZFopj4" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="452" width="525"></embed></object><br /><br /><br /><iframe marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&t=h&om=1&s=AARTsJo88ZsYPVJpTdjF5r4eDQiOajn5qg&msa=0&msid=118438119801346427158.00043c05f15ac48309d50&ll=46.535957,10.479584&spn=0.028341,0.054932&z=14&output=embed" frameborder="0" height="480" scrolling="no" width="525"></iframe><br /><small><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&t=h&om=1&msa=0&msid=118438119801346427158.00043c05f15ac48309d50&ll=46.535957,10.479584&spn=0.028341,0.054932&z=14&source=embed" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); text-align: left;">View Larger Map</a></small></center>kenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962425828020999186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32434571.post-1219989539175459162007-10-03T22:22:00.001-05:002008-02-02T10:20:21.971-05:00Why Paddles Suck.<div style="text-align: justify;">VBH of Fifth Gear track tests the difference between an 2007 Audi TT Manual Transmission and the Direct Shift Gearbox. The DSG adds 44 lbs (20 kg) of weight and loses the man pedal all for an additional $1400. Let's see if the DSG is worth it.<br /><br /></div><center><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/TK6t_bQ4nto&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/TK6t_bQ4nto&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="525" height="432"></embed></object></center><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">So for everyone arguing that DSG, S-Tronic, SMG, Tiptronic, or whatever your apology for a proper manual transmission, is better than a clutch pedal and a fun stick watch the video again and weep.</div>kenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962425828020999186noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32434571.post-7626808085966914422007-09-26T00:58:00.000-05:002007-09-26T17:44:13.877-05:00BMW 335i vs Audi S5<div style="text-align: justify;">The lovely Vicki Butler Henderson, of Fifth Gear, lets the track decides on who deserves the mid-size luxury coupe title, the all wheel drive Audi S5 or the rear wheel drive BMW 335i. The BMW's 3 series is the perennial favorite for the class as such it's a big target which Audi takes aim at with the new S5. Let's see who wins.<br /></div><br /><center><object height="366" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/v93pfKvW69Y"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/v93pfKvW69Y" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="452" width="525"></embed></object></center><br /><br /><table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" class="section" width="100"><b><br /></b></td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="section"><span style="font-size:130%;">Audi S5</span></td> <td style="font-weight: bold;" class="section"><span style="font-size:130%;">BMW 335i<br /></span></td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td colspan="2"><b>Engine Type</b></td> <td>V8</td> <td>inline 6</td> </tr> <tr class="darkfield"> <td colspan="2"><b>Displacement</b></td> <td>4.2 liters</td> <td>3.0 liters</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td colspan="2"><b>Compressor</b></td> <td>naturally aspirated</td> <td>twin turbocharger</td> </tr> <tr class="darkfield"> <td colspan="2"><b>Horsepower</b></td> <td>354 hp @ 6800 rpm</td> <td>300 hp @ 5800 rpm</td> </tr> <tr class="lightfield"> <td colspan="2"><b>Torque</b></td> <td>325 ft-lbs. @ 3500 rpm</td> <td>300 ft-lbs. @ 1400 rpm</td></tr><tr class="lightfield"> <td colspan="2"><b>Driven Wheels</b></td> <td>all wheel drive</td> <td>rear wheel drive</td></tr><br /><tr class="lightfield"> <td colspan="2"><b>limited slip differential</b></td> <td>standard</td> <td>not available</td></tr><br /><tr class="lightfield"> <td colspan="2"><b>Weight</b></td> <td>3792 lbs</td> <td>3571 lbs</td></tr><tr class="lightfield"> <td colspan="2"><b>M.S.R.P</b></td> <td>$50,500</td> <td>$40,800</td></tr><tr class="lightfield"> <td colspan="2"><b>Fuel Economy</b></td> <td>22.8 mpg</td> <td>28.6 mpg</td></tr></tbody></table>kenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962425828020999186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32434571.post-39325539878632631732007-09-26T00:37:00.000-05:002007-09-26T00:49:49.637-05:00Gallardo Super Leggera vs Ducati 1098<div style="text-align: justify;">The battle for Italy round 2 courtesy of Fifth Gear. We have Tiff Needell driving the Lamborghini Gallardo Super Leggera against Leon Haslam piloting the Ducati 1098. A quick 3 part test involving a slalom, braking, and track race decides who wins.<br /></div><br /><center><object height="366" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/SHSw-buk5gU"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/SHSw-buk5gU" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="452" width="525"></embed></object></center>kenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962425828020999186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32434571.post-6291056403044537702007-09-26T00:04:00.000-05:002007-09-26T00:12:41.858-05:00Tiff Needell Drives The E92 M3<div style="text-align: justify;">Here's a nice segment from Fifth Gear with Tiff Needell giving his first impressions of the new BMW E92 M3. And of course it wouldn't be proper unless Tiff gets the V8 powered M3 sideways, enjoy the white smoke.</div><br /><br /><center><object width="425" height="366"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_1c8gezURYQ"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_1c8gezURYQ" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="525" height="452"></embed></object></center>kenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962425828020999186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32434571.post-27533532898652686072007-09-19T18:43:00.000-05:002007-09-19T19:00:22.397-05:00Importing a Car to Canada<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Here's an excellent post from Hecuter on how he went about importing a BMW to Canada from the USA. With the slumping American dollar this process could save you 10% from buying in Canada.<br /><br />For all those interested in bringing your dream car into the Great White North, this is for you. I'm still in the process, but I'm nearing the final steps, so I thought I'd share what I learned here with everyone else. What follows is a walkthrough on all the steps you need to take to get your baby back home.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><b>Numbers You'll Need:</b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV)</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Phone: 1-888-848-8240</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Fax: 416-626-0366</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><a class="linkification-ext" href="https://mail.google.com/mail?view=cm&tf=0&to=info@riv.ca" title="Linkification: mailto:info@riv.ca">info@riv.ca</a></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Mon-Fri </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">7:00am - 12:00am EST</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Sat-Sun </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">7:00am - 5:00pm EST</span><br /><a href="http://www.riv.ca/" target="_blank">http://www.riv.ca</a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span class="highlight">Canada</span> Border Service Agency (CBSA)</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Phone: 1-800-461-9999</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Outside </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span class="highlight">Canada</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">: (506) 636-5064</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">cbsa-asfc.gc.ca</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Transport </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span class="highlight">Canada</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Phone: 1-800-333-0371</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Outside </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span class="highlight">Canada</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">: (613) 998-8616/2524</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Fax: (613) 998-4831</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">tc.gc.ca</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Lynden Border Crossing (The one I chose to go through, Choose the one closest to you)</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Phone: (360) 354-2183</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Fax: (360) 354-2706</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">BMW </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span class="highlight">Canada</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Phone: 1-800-567-2691</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Fax: 905-428-5410</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">8:30am - 8:00pm EST</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Assuming you've found the car you like, have gotten someone in the area to check it out, and, if you're super organized, gotten a local mechanic to inspect it, you're ready to begin the <span class="highlight">import</span> process. This actually took a lot longer than I expected, and it's full of red-tape and fees.</span><br /><br /><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><u>What to Do Before You Do Anything:</u></span></b><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Make sure the car is legally allowed into </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span class="highlight">Canada</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">. Several cars, for various reasons, are banned flat out. Don't make the mistake of buying a car not able to cross the border. There's a list of acceptable vehicles here:</span><br /><a href="http://www.riv.ca/english/US_vehicle_admissibility.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.riv.ca/english/US_vehicle_admissibility.pdf</a><br /><br /><b>The 15 Year Rule:</b><br /><b> </b><br /><b> </b>If the car is more than 15 years old, determined from the month and year of the build date (found on a sticker on the d. side door paneling), it is exempt from all RIV regulations. 6 months more on my car and I wouldn't have to deal with any of this, but it's important to note, because it makes importing older cars a lot easier. <span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">(See post later in thread for more details)</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">For the sake of convenience, let's assume you love the car, everything checks out, and you’re ready to buy it. I took the path of flying down, then driving it back up, so I'll go from there.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><b>Documents Needed:</b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">You'll need your seller to provide you with the following documents to keep on hand:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">1. The Vehicle Title (You can do with just a faxed copy before the actual transfer of title takes place)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">2. A Bill of purchase. Just a piece of paper stating “I, Seller, am selling this Vehicle to X for $XXX on the date of X. The VIN # is XXX”. Have both parties sign the bottom with printed names underneath. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">3. A copy of the registration. More on this later.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Once you have these documents, you'll need to fax them to whatever border crossing you're passing through a full 72 hours in advance. The clock starts the next morning after you fax them, and they don't count Saturdays and Sundays. So assuming you send them in Monday, the clock starts Tuesday and the earliest you can pass through that crossing is Friday. Also note that <b>At some locations, NO IMPORTING IS ALLOWED ON THE WEEKENDS!</b> This almost ruined my trip, so keep that in mind. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">After you fax the documents in, get your plane ticket/transportation/travel papers in order. If you're planning on going on a one way flight, or driving down, make sure you're holding on to that list of documents, as they'll want proof when they question you. If you're shipping it through an auto transporter, now is the time to book it. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><i>An aside on Auto Transporters:</i></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Many of the companies I called wouldn't actually cross the border themselves, so you may end up having it shipped to the edge of the country, and having to go down and do the final crossing yourself. Also, you may find it's more cost-efficient if you do the driving. I went from SoCal to Washington, and I received quotes averaging about $1200 USD. My plane ticket was $300 last minute, and gas was only about $100. It was a 3 day trip, so accommodations didn't add up to much either. You also get the thrill of learning about your car over a cross-country trip. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><b>Insurance</b></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">If you chose to drive it back up yourself, you're going to need insurance. Go into your local insurance broker and ask for a "Binder of Insurance". This covers you so long as you go from your origin to your destination via the most direct route. There's some wiggle room, but once you get closer to home you can't blast around the canyons the rest of the day. You'll need to provide the VIN and plate # of the car when you're getting insured. This BoI isn't enough on it's own though. It's only valid if it's riding on a registered vehicle with plates. So if the seller has registration on the car, you'll be driving on his or her plates and registration until you reach your destination. When you meet with the seller, you'll need to get him to sign a Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability form at the DMV. This means that if you crash, it's not going on the seller's insurance. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">If the car has no registration or plates, you'll need to go to the nearest DMV and get some. Registration is easy - it comes in the form of a One Trip Permit which lets you leave the country without having to go through emissions testing or any of the other hoops, and it's much cheaper than full registration. You can apply for temporary plates in the same way. Seeing as this is the DMV, be prepared for a long wait. It's best to set half a day to this.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">All the insurance agencies I talked to covered their asses saying I had to call all the DoTs for states I was traveling through to make sure the insurance was valid. After a million infuriating automated messaging systems and left messages, the short answer is yes, it's valid.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">So you've got the car, faxed the border documents, gotten your insurance, and now you're ready to cross the border. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><b>At the US Border:</b></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Step into the office and produce the original title, bill of sale, and registration</span>. They'll inspect the car and check the VIN, then stamp your registration, and you're off to home turf.<br /><br /><b>At the Canadian Border:</b><br /><br />Produce the same documents again, along with your Driver's license, and they'll hand you Form 1. This is really important, so don't lose it. They'll charge you $195 for giving you this form, 7% of the car's value for GST, and 6% for duty. You'll pay provincial sales tax when you get insurance (6% in BC). To give you an idea of perspective, I paid $6600 USD for my car, and at the border, paid $972. All these funds are non-refundable. Once you cross the border, you now have 45 days to get it inspected and registered, otherwise it's sent back to whence it came. And you're out all those border fees. So don't do this. It's unlikely though, because they give you an automatic 10 day extension, and if you call a week or two before deadline, you can get more time. So if you haven't gotten it inspected in 2 months, get off your ass you lazy bastard.<br /><br /><b>Once You've Gotten It Back Home:</b><br /><br />Now you have to bring in into a Canadian Tire to get it officially inspected. <span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-size:85%;">There are two inspections you need to go through - An Out of Province inspection (OOP), and a Federal Out-Of-Country Inspection. You get the form for the OOPI at your local insurance brokers, or if in doubt, your provincial insurance agency should have it. Both deal with the general safety of your car; The OOCI checks to make sure the car is road-legal throughout <span class="highlight">Canada</span>, and the OOPI checks your vehicle against provincial regulations.</span></span> </span></span>You can tow your car to the shop, but you can also get special 1 - 3 day temporary operating permits designed especially for this case. They average around $30 - $80 a day depending on the level of coverage and the value of your car. I wouldn't trust Canadian Tire to empty my ashtray, but unfortunately they've got the government contract. There's also a few local shops that should be licensed to do it, call the RIV to find one in your area. Some, not all, of the thing's they'll look for:<br /><br />Metric Speedometer, DOT approved Windshield, Windows, Light bulbs (Take out those Angel Eyes!), child safety restraint harnesses, working seat belts, Catalytic converter present, high mounted stop light, neutral switch, acceptable window tint (35% in BC), and daytime running lights. They'll make sure the car is in good working order and nothing could be danger on the road. If you have any motor swaps or large conversions like I did, they will need a receipt for the work done. Anything they categorize as a "Major Modification" needs to be accompanied by a receipt showing the shop who did the job and the parts that were installed. So if you're looking at buying an S52 swapped car, make sure you get the paperwork too!<br /><br />**<i>As far as the daytime running lights go, you can buy a kit at BMW for $307, but Canadian Tire sells one for $27 that does the same thing. In this case the extra money for OEM parts isn't justified. All the DRL do is turn on the headlights when you switch the ignition.**</i><br /><br />If you pass the inspection, they'll stamp your Form 1 and in about a week a new "Canadian Certified" sticker will be mailed to you to stick on your car.<br /><br />Then you'll need to get a "Recall Clearance Letter" from BMW <span class="highlight">Canada</span>. This is letter basically saying the car you have is free from all outstanding recalls in <span class="highlight">Canada</span>. It MUST have the following: Manufacturer's Logo, official letterhead, the signature of the official with his name and position, and the VIN #. Every other car company does this for free, but, seeing as it's a bimmer, BMW now charges $500 for it. Nothing you can do about it either.<br /><br /><b>The Last Step:</b><br /><br />You've jumped through all the hoops, now comes the final stretch. Bring all your papers to your provincial insurance broker to get your new registration, plates, and insurance. You'll also be paying your provincial sales tax now. Shove the important documents in your sagging glovebox, keep the rest in a file back home, and you're good to go.</div>kenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962425828020999186noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32434571.post-11308817903027411652007-09-15T23:53:00.000-05:002007-09-18T00:09:10.263-05:00Colin McRae Tribute<center><img src="http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/8378/430900462jp5.jpg" alt="colin mcrae 1995 world rally champion"><br />Colin McRae and Nicky Grist wins the World Rally Championship in 1995. Colin is on the right in the picture hoisting the trophy.<br /><br /><img src="http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/954/648519900em0.jpg" alt="colin mcrae 1995 subaru impreza"><br />Colin McRae's championship Subaru Impreza.<br /><h3>Colin McRae Videos</h3><br /><h4>During the Championship Year</h4><object width="425" height="353"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/z56IiMo6Yq8"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/z56IiMo6Yq8" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="525" height="432"></embed></object><br /><h4>Career Highlights</h4><object codebase="http://go.divx.com/plugin/DivXBrowserPlugin.cab" height="288" width="384" classid="clsid:67DABFBF-D0AB-41fa-9C46-CC0F21721616"><param name="autoplay" value="false"><param name="src" value="http://video.stage6.com/1564547/.divx" /><param name="custommode" value="Stage6" /><param name="showpostplaybackad" value="false" /><embed type="video/divx" src="http://video.stage6.com/1564547/.divx" pluginspage="http://go.divx.com/plugin/download/" showpostplaybackad="false" custommode="Stage6" autoplay="false" height="394" width="525" /></embed></object><br /><h4>Colin McRae on Top Gear</h4><object width="425" height="353"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/WP-HxU4Zt8Q"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/WP-HxU4Zt8Q" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="525" height="432"></embed></object><br /><h4>From the 2006 X-Games</h4><object width="425" height="353"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Ci_p6ulyTRg"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Ci_p6ulyTRg" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="525" height="432"></embed></object></center><br /><br />For more information about Colin McRae:<br /><ul><li><a href="http://www.colinmcrae.com/">www.colinmcrae.com</a></li><br /><li><a href="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colin_McRae">Colin McRae at Wikipedia</a></li></ul>kenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962425828020999186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32434571.post-72995223102892200022007-09-15T00:00:00.000-05:002007-09-15T00:32:53.112-05:00The Hire from BMW Films<center><img src="http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/2370/bmwthehireyh1.jpg" alt="bmw films the hire"></center><br />from wikipedia<br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><blockquote style="background: rgb(192, 192, 192) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;">The BMW film series, The Hire was a series of eight short films (each about eight minutes long, on average) produced for the Internet in the summers of 2001 and 2002. The "first season" films, were executive-produced by director David Fincher with small "interludes" (supposedly "bridging" the actual films together but having nothing to do with them at all) directed by Ben Younger. The three "second season" films saw directors (and siblings) Ridley Scott and Tony Scott take the place of Fincher in the role of executive producer, due to Fincher's full calendar with Panic Room. Fincher did manage, however, to help produce "Ticker". All eight films featured popular directors from across the globe and starred Clive Owen as the "Driver". Each film's story highlighted the performance aspects of various BMW automobiles and are an example of the technique known as branded content.</blockquote></div><br />Here are all eight films. Make sure to press the full screen button when watching.<br /><h3>The Hire - Season 1 Episode 1 - Ambush</h3><center><object codebase="http://go.divx.com/plugin/DivXBrowserPlugin.cab" height="300" width="720" classid="clsid:67DABFBF-D0AB-41fa-9C46-CC0F21721616"><param name="autoplay" value="false"><param name="src" value="http://video.stage6.com/1221385/.divx" /><param name="custommode" value="Stage6" /><param name="showpostplaybackad" value="false" /><embed type="video/divx" src="http://video.stage6.com/1221385/.divx" pluginspage="http://go.divx.com/plugin/download/" showpostplaybackad="false" custommode="Stage6" autoplay="false" height="219" width="525" /></embed></object></center><br /><br /><h3>The Hire - Season 1 Episode 2 - Chosen</h3><center><object codebase="http://go.divx.com/plugin/DivXBrowserPlugin.cab" height="300" width="720" classid="clsid:67DABFBF-D0AB-41fa-9C46-CC0F21721616"><param name="autoplay" value="false"><param name="src" value="http://video.stage6.com/1221399/.divx" /><param name="custommode" value="Stage6" /><param name="showpostplaybackad" value="false" /><embed type="video/divx" src="http://video.stage6.com/1221399/.divx" pluginspage="http://go.divx.com/plugin/download/" showpostplaybackad="false" custommode="Stage6" autoplay="false" height="219" width="525" /></embed></object></center><br /><br /><h3>The Hire - Season 1 Episode 3 - The Follow</h3><center><object codebase="http://go.divx.com/plugin/DivXBrowserPlugin.cab" height="300" width="720" classid="clsid:67DABFBF-D0AB-41fa-9C46-CC0F21721616"><param name="autoplay" value="false"><param name="src" value="http://video.stage6.com/1221418/.divx" /><param name="custommode" value="Stage6" /><param name="showpostplaybackad" value="false" /><embed type="video/divx" src="http://video.stage6.com/1221418/.divx" pluginspage="http://go.divx.com/plugin/download/" showpostplaybackad="false" custommode="Stage6" autoplay="false" height="219" width="525" /></embed></object></center><br /><br /><h3>The Hire - Season 1 Episode 4 - Star</h3><center><object codebase="http://go.divx.com/plugin/DivXBrowserPlugin.cab" height="300" width="720" classid="clsid:67DABFBF-D0AB-41fa-9C46-CC0F21721616"><param name="autoplay" value="false"><param name="src" value="http://video.stage6.com/1221436/.divx" /><param name="custommode" value="Stage6" /><param name="showpostplaybackad" value="false" /><embed type="video/divx" src="http://video.stage6.com/1221436/.divx" pluginspage="http://go.divx.com/plugin/download/" showpostplaybackad="false" custommode="Stage6" autoplay="false" height="219" width="525" /></embed></object></center><br /><br /><h3>The Hire - Season 1 Episode 5 - Powder Keg</h3><center><object codebase="http://go.divx.com/plugin/DivXBrowserPlugin.cab" height="300" width="720" classid="clsid:67DABFBF-D0AB-41fa-9C46-CC0F21721616"><param name="autoplay" value="false"><param name="src" value="http://video.stage6.com/1221452/.divx" /><param name="custommode" value="Stage6" /><param name="showpostplaybackad" value="false" /><embed type="video/divx" src="http://video.stage6.com/1221452/.divx" pluginspage="http://go.divx.com/plugin/download/" showpostplaybackad="false" custommode="Stage6" autoplay="false" height="219" width="525" /></embed></object></center><br /><br /><h3>The Hire - Season 2 Episode 1 - Hostage</h3><center><object codebase="http://go.divx.com/plugin/DivXBrowserPlugin.cab" height="300" width="720" classid="clsid:67DABFBF-D0AB-41fa-9C46-CC0F21721616"><param name="autoplay" value="false"><param name="src" value="http://video.stage6.com/1221476/.divx" /><param name="custommode" value="Stage6" /><param name="showpostplaybackad" value="false" /><embed type="video/divx" src="http://video.stage6.com/1221476/.divx" pluginspage="http://go.divx.com/plugin/download/" showpostplaybackad="false" custommode="Stage6" autoplay="false" height="219" width="525" /></embed></object></center><br /><br /><h3>The Hire - Season 2 Episode 2 - Ticker</h3><center><object codebase="http://go.divx.com/plugin/DivXBrowserPlugin.cab" height="300" width="720" classid="clsid:67DABFBF-D0AB-41fa-9C46-CC0F21721616"><param name="autoplay" value="false"><param name="src" value="http://video.stage6.com/1221499/.divx" /><param name="custommode" value="Stage6" /><param name="showpostplaybackad" value="false" /><embed type="video/divx" src="http://video.stage6.com/1221499/.divx" pluginspage="http://go.divx.com/plugin/download/" showpostplaybackad="false" custommode="Stage6" autoplay="false" height="219" width="525" /></embed></object></center><br /><br /><h3>The Hire - Season 2 Episode 3 - Beat The Devil</h3><center><object codebase="http://go.divx.com/plugin/DivXBrowserPlugin.cab" height="300" width="720" classid="clsid:67DABFBF-D0AB-41fa-9C46-CC0F21721616"><param name="autoplay" value="false"><param name="src" value="http://video.stage6.com/1221528/.divx" /><param name="custommode" value="Stage6" /><param name="showpostplaybackad" value="false" /><embed type="video/divx" src="http://video.stage6.com/1221528/.divx" pluginspage="http://go.divx.com/plugin/download/" showpostplaybackad="false" custommode="Stage6" autoplay="false" height="219" width="525" /></embed></object></center>kenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962425828020999186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32434571.post-53608048128131039382007-09-14T17:04:00.000-05:002007-09-14T17:12:35.081-05:00Killacycle Literally<center><a style="left: 347px ! important; top: 0px ! important;" title="Click here to block this object with Adblock Plus" class="abp-objtab visible" href="http://www.youtube.com/v/1pM1j2d1RMU"></a><object height="353" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/1pM1j2d1RMU"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/1pM1j2d1RMU" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="432" width="525"></embed></object></center><br /><br />Here's a quick recipe for a disaster.<br /><ul><li>Experimental electric motorcycle.</li><li>400 hp from 160 lb of battery in a 600 lb bike. Capable of 0-60 mph in 1 sec.<br /></li><li>No helmet or protective gear.<br /></li><li>Show off with a burn out.</li><li>Video Camera and youtube.<br /></li></ul><br /><a href="http://www.killacycle.com/2007/09/13/im-fine-scapes-and-cuts-bike-is-a-little-bent/" target="blank"><br />Read what Bill Dube, the inventor of killacycle and the rider on the ground, had to say</a>.kenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13962425828020999186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32434571.post-5356875814770477682007-09-13T21:57:00.000-05:002007-09-18T17:42:05.700-05:00SSC Ultimate Aero TT Fastest Car In The WorldWe finally have actual footage from the world record run.<br /><center><object width="425" height="353"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/p6VxGz83sKk"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/p6VxGz83sKk" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="525" height="432"></embed></object></center><br /><br />Move over Buggati, here comes the Shelby Supercars Ultimate Aero TT.<br /><blockquote style="background: rgb(192, 192, 192) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;">On a closed stretch of highway in Washington State, the Ultimate Aero posted a top speed of 257.11mph (413.83km/h) on its first pass and 254.55mph (409.71km/h) on its return pass to set the new top speed record of 255.83mph (411.76km/h). The speeds were recorded using a series of satellites and several on board sensors, with independent firm Dewetron on hand to monitor progress.</blockquote>Here's the power plant that makes it all possible:<br /><blockquote style="background: rgb(192, 192, 192) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><h4>Engine</h4> <table style="margin-left: 20px;" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="505"><tbody><tr> <td width="140"><p><strong>Type:</strong></p></td> <td><p>Block and Heads (V-8)</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td><p><strong>Displacement:</strong></p></td> <td><p>387.2 cu.in.</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td><p><strong>Bore x Stroke:</strong></p></td> <td><p>4.125 x 3.620"</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td><p><strong>Compression Ratio:</strong></p></td> <td><p>8.975:1</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td><p><strong>Horsepower:</strong></p></td> <td><p>1183 bhp @ 6950 rpm</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td><p><strong>Torque:</strong></p></td> <td><p>1094 lb./ft. @ 6150 rpm</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td><p><strong>Redline:</strong></p></td> <td><p>7200 rpm</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td><p><strong>Fuel Injection:</strong></p></td> <td><p>Electronic Sequential Port</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td><p><strong>Weight:</strong></p></td> <td><p>422 lbs.</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td><p><strong>Oil:</strong></p></td> <td><p>SAE 5W/30 Fully Synthetic Racing</p></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"><p><strong>Induction System:</strong></p></td> <td><p>Sequential, multi-port fuel injection, Twin Turbo Chargers. 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