Fact: People Need Wheelies.

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I woke up this morning with a potential solution to a problem that many people out there have.  Wheelie addiction.  From the zero extensive research that I did, a person cannot be diagnosed with addiction to wheelies or prescribed any sort of medication for it.  (In your head right now, you are likely imagining Christopher Walken saying “I got wheelie feva’, and only prescription…. is more wheelies….”) Don’t worry though, I think I have this figured out.  Let’s put this grand idea down on paper , shall we?

A) You have a car that does wheelies.  First off, congratulations on being awesome, because you are.  But if you want to be on two wheels, can’t you just lock away the car for a while, and get a motorcycle instead? Sure you can!

B) You acquire a motorcycle because you clearly have a passion for two wheels. Then you realize, that being on 1 wheel is the only way to go.  Not only do you get to balance with front to back action, but now you also get to balance the side to side action as well!  Seriously? Do you really need to be on 1 wheel?  Yes, you do because you’re addicted.

C) It’s officially unicycle time!  The solution to all of your wheelie issues.  If you pull a 1.2 second 60 foot time at the track, or lean back like a motorcycle, you will find yourself riding pavement.  Ouch.  Better wear a helmet.  A few falls from the unicycle should clear the wheelie addiction right up.

Now where can I find a unicycle…

Images borrowed from:

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Motorcycle

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Lexus LFA Can Shatter Glass With Pure Awesomeness.

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Lexus LFA

The Lexus LFA has been somewhat elusive since it popped up on the scene as a concept in 2005.  However, Lexus has been abusing it on the track and improving upon it for the last few years while you weren’t paying attention.  It is now rumored that 500 of them will be built for the 2010 model year.  This rumor is becoming so real that Lexus even made a commercial to prove the car really works.  It isn’t another boooring brand new super car doing burnouts though, they brought science to the game this time.  I imagine people were all like (tiny voice) “I want to see the new LFA fo-real!”, and they were all (in a deep voice) “Fine we’ll break some stuff with the sound of our amazing exhaust”.

From my perspective, it has all the necessary features of a car that I will never be able to afford.  Let’s check em’ out!

– Built by Lexus? = Check!
– V10 engine? = Oh Yea!
– 9000 rpm redline? = Uh Huh!
– Factory launch control? = Weeee!
– Carbon Fiber Body? = wut.
– Really economical price? = Sorry, that will not be available for you at this time or ever.
– Steering wheel mounted start button? = Vrrrroooomba!
– Engine sounds tuned & directed into the interior? = Brrraaattt dat dat dat dat dat Vrooom! Bratttt dat dat dat dat….

Welcome to Austin, Here’s The Art Car Parade.

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A few years ago, I went to Austin Texas to visit my sister, and being a car-enthusiast family, it was only appropriate that we went to the Austin Art Car Parade.  I had no idea what to expect, but what we witnessed that day was bizarre on a level that cannot be explained in human words.  However, I will do my best.

It began with some cars covered in various objects, like action figures,  bottle caps, mini-dinosaurs, and corks.  Following that came the more elaborate vehicles that were changed into shapes and sizes that would make you question what was in your orange juice earlier that morning.  What could possibly follow those you ask? Well, the really really really strange stuff of course.  A giant spoon covered spider that leaped into motion with hydraulics and gracefully frighteningly sauntered down the road with a guy (artist, Mark Bradford) saddled on it’s back.  It was as if this guy wrangled a giant, futuristic alien arachnid and trained it to be his friend.  One thing led to another, a hydraulic line broke, and my dad, my brother and I helped Mark get “Rancha” (That’s the spider’s name) to the side of the road for quick repair.  It was one of those moments when you aren’t sure whether to help, run, or cry.  Oh what a strange scene it was.

Would I go to another Art car parade?  Absolutely, without a doubt. Seeing restored cars and hot rods is one thing, but seeing a car turned into a bunny is a whole separate, intriguingly enjoyable, ball game.

This is a short clip I found of “Rancha” in action.

Photos from:

http://www.kvue.com

http://www.orangeshow.org/

Minitrucker’s Rejoice! There is Hope on The Horizon!

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Put on your party hats folks, because multiple sources are saying that GM is bringing the mini truck back (*applause*).  They say it will be smaller than the Colorado / Canyon, and closer to size of the S10’s.  Apparently they remembered that in the 1980’s, the small truck segment was selling 1 million trucks annually, which is vastly more than today’s measly couple hundred thousand.  In celebration of mini trucks, lets reflect on some of the all time greats.

Images: From eBay

S10: Item # 110536202785

Pup: Item # 330436878381

B2200: Item # 270581175633

Datsun: Item # 300426516614

Toyota: Item # 200475365183

Volvette: Twin Turbo LS1 in a Volvo Wagon

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Sometimes life hands you a 1989 Volvo 745T Wagon, and you are forced to turn lemons into lemonade.  Douglas Strickler knows how to do this, and his proof is in his Volvette.  I just stumbled onto it recently, and it may be old news to everytbody else in the world, but I saw the car and fell in love.

It started life as typical family truckster, and now has a fire breathing LS1 twin turbo, backed with a 6-speed manual transmission.  It has 500+ horsepower and could likely get you to soccer practice at the speed of light.  It’s got bigger brakes, 18 inch wheels, and wagon loads of custom parts.  I can’t even imagine how fun this car must be to drive.  Only two words come to mind. Do Want.

Images Found At:

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2196921