Automobiles
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On the Road to Newfoundland – David Loring Racing
I arrived safe and sound in Newfoundland a couple of days ago and then made my way to the capital of Saint John’s where the Targa will start and end. The people who are the heart of the Targa, the… Continue reading
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On the Road to Newfoundland – Across Canada
There is so much I can write about as I travel across Canada and yet there are still things that I would like to share about my adventures in New Hampshire. There have just not been the wireless connections that… Continue reading
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On the Road to Newfoundland – Roadside Discoveries
The road to New Hampshire had a couple of tolls. Not a big deal really. Two of them cost less than a dollar, which was a nice change from what was charged as I drove up I-95 past Baltimore, MD.… Continue reading
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On the Road to Newfoundland – the First Two Days
I am starting my third day on the road to Newfoundland. The first day I put a lot of miles on the car and many of them were not by choice. I had planned to get as far as New… Continue reading
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Traffic Stop Technology
Today I had the opportunity to see just what level of technology the modern police car uses by visiting my local police station. No, I couldn’t just drop by and get a demonstration. There was a bit of red tape,… Continue reading
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Sebastian Vettel Designs a Crossover
Who would have thought? Frankly a Formula One champion is not where I would be looking for design hlep on a crossover, but Infinity has a sponsorship relationship with the Red Bull F1 team and you can even see it… Continue reading
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Targa Newfoundland – Flyin’ Miata LS33
The Miata was an instant hit when it came out decades ago and the Spec Miata class is crowded with some very happy enthusiasts. One of the performance shops for Miata owners is Flyin’ Miata. This year they will be at the… Continue reading
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When Electric Power Steering Goes Bad
Design News is a publication that I get and occasionally they have some pretty interesting writeups on design problems on their website. This one concerns the change from hydraulic power steering to electric. Government mandated Electronic Stability Control will be in… Continue reading
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What Does a Co-Driver Do?
If you have ever watched any televised rallies (WRC) there is both a driver and a co-driver in the car. You might have asked yourself – What the heck is the co-driver doing? He will be reading off notes and… Continue reading
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