Recent content by BHopkins

D@## you, @RooflessVW. You have led me down a rabbit hole. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1972-mercedes-benz-250-15-2/#comments-anchor BTW, go for it on the Vanquish. That looks like an amazing car. From what I've been led to understand, from some of the YouTube car guys, that generation...

I used to be wary of tread wear warranties also, until I had an experience that made me a convert to taking advantage of treadwear warranties. Many years ago, I had a set of Pirelli tires wear out very quickly. (I've since learned that is to be expected from most Pirelli tires.) When I told...

That looks fantastic for the age. I'd go for the Restore and Protect for 3 or 4 oil changes in a row. Can't hurt.

I would use that in a New York minute second.

That really seem like a narrow perspective of current automotive development. There is so much going on. After the car company has done everything else, I'm the first to admit that I like a nicely styled car. If not, well, I would just buy a Nissan Cube. My complaint with the flashing 3rd...

Your question implies that there is really only one function of motor oil that matters - how well it cleans. Hopefully most here on BITOG know better. Among other things, European specifications put emphasis on low SAPS, but also put a very healthy dose of phosphorus and zinc for wear...

Your take on the health of the food at Buc-ee's is different from what I observed. To me, it seemed not that much different than any other fast food joint. Just a slightly different menu. In fact, I personally was overwhelmed on what appeared as anything but healthy, in what they were...

You call it speculation. I call it spot on. That is about how I would describe the Buc-ee's that I visited. Oh, and add insanely crowded. I've been to amusement parks that are less crowded than Buc-ee's.

It may be suitable. But it's going to be a hard sell to most VW/Audi/Porsche/BMW/MB owners without seeing any "Approved", or at the very minimum "Meets" to these Euro manufacturer specs. I won't put it in any of my Euro engines without this.

It is real hard for me to replace something that is working just fine. So I would keep the old opener until it starts to wear out. My garage door opener also has battery backup. The first battery went out after only 2-3 years. I replaced it. The second battery didn't even last that long...

Agreed, 100%. Totally rubs me the wrong way. Having worked for an automotive supplier that adopted the Toyota Production System (TPS), and along with it TQMS (Toyota Quality Management System) back in 1995, and even made significant improvements to it over the years. Toyota is very proud of...

Any mention if the Euro oils will be approved to, or at least meet MB, BMW or VW specs? Any mention on a target date for getting to market? This is great news. But just like @JavierH19 mentions, I hope they come to the North America market.

My decision tree looks like this: Reliability. For me at least, any self defense weapon absolutely has to have outstanding proven reliability. Accuracy. Self explanatory. Shootability. Does it fit well in my hands? Do I like the trigger? Where do my fingers rest, to reach the magazine...

That has to be the best car story I have heard for a while. How did the shop staff react to your story?

Are you selling in the very near future? If no, why would you pick a house color that you will not enjoy, just for the possible resale years down the road? If you like the greens, and will enjoy the way it looks, then do green. The current trend of greys is a big turn-off to me. Greys seem...