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I would honestly love to see the rotary engine being put to more use than it currently is. They’re very interesting designs, and it’s a shame they have the faults that they do. They were a bit unpopular back in the day because no one made a material that could be used for the apex seals that would actually withstand the test of time. If that issue, along with the incomplete combustion issue, could be solved, we may very well see them on the road in bigger numbers again. I remember seeing an interview type deal on YouTube where a guy showed his ideas of how he thought he could fix their issues, and it seemed to me that he was right, but I don’t think anything ever became of it. Probably sold the idea to someone not big enough to make it happen and fell off the face of the earth. A real shame.
Thank you all for your input on this topic. I’ll just make sure I keep the tool in good order and we’ll see how it goes.
That PB tool you speak of is the one I have exactly. Mine came with the cert. of calibration. I thought they all did. Hmm. Questionable. Thank you for your feedback.
I’ve always wanted an NSX. And call me a Paul Walker fan-boy if you want, but I will never cease to want an R34. They just look so sick. That car has all the right angles, and it’s got the engine to back up the body. Just my input.
[quote=”andrewbutton442″ post=130310] Fly by wire was the first step in the whole frog in the pot for car buyers, then it was active braking, electric steering with no link, the list goes on. When people get wise to how many problems this type of useless junk can have, and the ability for hackers, or big brother to intrude, it will make the value of anything that a normal person can keep running far exceed the code driven crap boxes being made now.[/quote]
I’m almost in full agreement with you. Almost. I personally hate how lazy people have become in regards to driving and just cars as a whole. As I’ve mentioned, there is just about nothing I hate more than most cars being automatics nowadays. Automatic transmissions? Big, dumb, expensive, prone to breaking, and altogether just for the lazy people who can’t muster the energy to work a third pedal and a shifter (while SITTING DOWN, nonetheless :angry: ). This “e-throttle” junk you mentioned? Expensive and unnecessary. All this Bluetooth hand-free calling and web browsing applications? Seriously? Do people not know how to just enjoy driving a car anymore? Must we taint the experience of driving a nice car with keeping up with what some mid-30s soccer mom who practically lives on Facebook is doing? But I do believe that some things are, while not necessary, convenient. I personally like power steering. And I think TPM systems are pretty cool. But then again, we need to keep everyone educated on how to take tired pressure the real way, don’t we? 😛 Anyway. Like I said, I agree with you for the most part. None of this new technology that most real automotive enthusiasts will look upon distastefully is necessary. If you really wanna get into it, fuel injection isn’t exactly a requirement. Carburetors exist, and they function quite well for those who know how to maintain them. Even V or flat arrangement engines do no more than save space. What it comes down to is that the human race is lazy, and we’re never happy unless we feel as though we’re “advancing”. Sad to say. Very sad indeed. I fear that one day, I won’t see any cars with three pedals anymore. 🙁I’ve never cared much for trucks myself, but American muscle cars will always have a special place in my heart. They’re getting very few and far between nowadays, but time plays no favorites. I’m just glad to see it when someone takes something say from the late 60s and keeps it looking just as good as something that rolled off the line a few days ago. Always makes me smile.
My brother is in the middle of punching out a 4th gen Firebird to a 355 (maybe?). And one of my dream cars is a mid-late 70s Grand National. But anyway, for the most part, any amount of work doesn’t deter me from anything automotive related. As of right now, I could work a full day in a busy shop and come home only to stay in a garage until I fell asleep either slumped over an engine bay or laying underneath a vehicle (although that may not be the safest thing). I’m in a spot where I just really love cars and all their parts, and I don’t foresee my passion fading anytime soon. I’ve just never taken a real interest in anything other than music, so I’m hard-pressed to pursue the automotive industry and what it can offer me. As I’ve said I’m on the fence as to what I’m even looking for in my first car, and I’ve only sorted a few things out. But you have given me many things to consider, and I thank you for sharing your knowledge with me. I very much appreciate it.
I was told once that various people did full structural hardtop conversions for the MX-5, but that they were never run in the US, and they were few and far between outside the country. I’ll have to look more into it. The newer model MX-5s look really good, so they’re on my list. Thank you for that knowledge, and thank you for the get well wishes.
I’m very thankful for your suggestions. Those are both nice cars, and it looks like you put alot of work into yours. Although I never considered older BMWs or VWs, I may look into them. And although I don’t like the MX-5 because of it being a convertible, I do like that it’s a coupe. I wish there was a way to convert it to a solid top car. But anyway, thank you for your input.