News + current events

[chili_pepper]

Two older Fords I'd like to have, a shoebox and one of these...though this one's a bit spicier than I'd need...

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1940-ford-coupe-53/

 

[ColoJeep]

I get where you're coming from, but I've always been of the mindset that four independent wheels should be treated independently when possible.

Like an air cooled Beetle !

 

[Woodrow]

I get where you're coming from, but I've always been of the mindset that four independent wheels should be treated independently when possible.

I agree with you. Certainly for road cars and even certain offroad situations (e.g. I think a lot of ultra 4 cars or the like are all IFS now?)

 

[chili_pepper]

Like an air cooled Beetle !

Not what I had in mind.

 

[Woodrow]

Two older Fords I'd like to have, a shoebox and one of these...though this one's a bit spicier than I'd need...

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https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1940-ford-coupe-53/

Since we are in the news and current events thread, does this mean your getting it?

 

[ColoJeep]

Not what I had in mind.

More sporty ? then a Karmann Ghia .

 

[chili_pepper]

Karmann Ghia

I do actually like them. Many moons ago when I was in high school, a local had one customized. No idea what was done to the engine, etc. as I never saw it up close or met the guy, but it was painted in a dark plum metallic with tinted glass and sat on some polished aluminum alloys (Minilites if memory serves) wrapped in sportier rubber. Sat really nicely, looked sharp.

 

[chili_pepper]

Since we are in the news and current events thread, does this mean your getting it?

Oh, shit...that wasn't supposed to happen. Maybe we can get a mod to move it? And no, not getting it, but I'd happily take it if gifted...

 

[Woodrow]

Oh, shit...that wasn't supposed to happen. Maybe we can get a mod to move it? And no, not getting it, but I'd happily take it if gifted...

Figured. My bad for actively dragging you here.

 

[srimes]

I get where you're coming from, but I've always been of the mindset that four independent wheels should be treated independently when possible. I do realize it generally costs more to do so.

Bro did you forget you're on a wrangler forum? Or are you the type of guy that goes to a donut shop to tout the benefits of a low-carb diet?

 

[chili_pepper]

Bro did you forget you're on a wrangler forum? Or are you the type of guy that goes to a donut shop to tout the benefits of a low-carb diet?

I doubt many of us here could afford a TJ/LJ with fully independent suspension...and I cringe at the thought of Chrysler even attempting to do such a thing to the TJ as stock. Considering they couldn't be bothered to completely cover my LJ in paint at the factory, I suspect it was never a consideration as they're too damn cheap.

Regardless of the preceeding half rant, my statement on independent suspension stands. And I love my LJ.

 

[ColoJeep]

I doubt many of us here could afford a TJ/LJ with fully independent suspension...and I cringe at the thought of Chrysler even attempting to do such a thing to the TJ as stock. Considering they couldn't be bothered to completely cover my LJ in paint at the factory, I suspect it was never a consideration as they're too damn cheap.

Regardless of the preceeding half rant, my statement on independent suspension stands. And I love my LJ.

Thank God MoPar didn't attempt IFS/IRS , it would have been Neon and Sebring parts . Unless it's a trophy truck , 4X4 's should be live axles in my opinion .

 

[srimes]

Thank God MoPar didn't attempt IFS/IRS , it would have been Neon and Sebring parts . Unless it's a trophy truck 4X4 's should be live axles in my opinion .

Interesting thread here. Too much for me to keep up with.
https://irate4x4.com/threads/future-of-koh-4400-chassis-car-development.393007/

There's no question that IFS is better for going fast. Not so clear on the rear. Some racers refuse to run IRS because the g's when they ground out is too much.

 

[Apparition]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1963330663173550260

 

[BlueC]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1963330663173550260

That thing just looks tippy with that narrow beam and giant superstructure. Like a fat girl in a canoe.

 

[Apparition]

That thing just looks tippy with that narrow beam and giant superstructure. Like a fat girl in a canoe.

Guessing some attorney's will be able to afford a new boat after this gets sorted out.

 

[Daryl]

Maybe an engineer that never did very well in his field.

 

[LukesfirstJeep]

Maybe an engineer that never did very well didn't have enough CEU's in his field.


Fixed it for you

 

[Apparition]

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c75qlerp2e5o A father who had been on the run with his three children in New Zealand's wilderness for nearly four years has been shot dead by police. Tom Phillips, who disappeared with his children in late 2021, had evaded capture despite a nationwide search and multiple sightings over the years. Phillips was killed in a shoot-out around 02:30 (14:30 GMT Sunday) on Monday, in which a police officer was seriously injured, authorities said. Officers were responding to a reported robbery at a commercial property in Piopio, a small town in northern New Zealand, when Phillips and one of his children were spotted riding a quad bike. Police officers then gave chase before laying road spikes to stop them. The bike hit the spikes and went off road. When police reached the vehicle they were met with gunfire, Deputy Police Commissioner Jill Rogers told reporters. The first attending officer at the scene was shot in the head, and remains in a serious condition, police said. A second patrol unit then engaged Phillips, who was shot and died at the scene. While the body had not been formally identified at the time of the announcement, police were confident it was Phillips. The other two children were found later in the day at a remote campsite in dense bush. All three children are unharmed, Rogers said. Before they disappeared, Phillips and his children were living in Marokopa, a small rural town in the region of Waikato. Phillips, believed to be in his late-30s this year, had been described as an experienced hunter and bushman.

 

[BlueC]

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c75qlerp2e5o A father who had been on the run with his three children in New Zealand's wilderness for nearly four years has been shot dead by police. Tom Phillips, who disappeared with his children in late 2021, had evaded capture despite a nationwide search and multiple sightings over the years. Phillips was killed in a shoot-out around 02:30 (14:30 GMT Sunday) on Monday, in which a police officer was seriously injured, authorities said. Officers were responding to a reported robbery at a commercial property in Piopio, a small town in northern New Zealand, when Phillips and one of his children were spotted riding a quad bike. Police officers then gave chase before laying road spikes to stop them. The bike hit the spikes and went off road. When police reached the vehicle they were met with gunfire, Deputy Police Commissioner Jill Rogers told reporters. The first attending officer at the scene was shot in the head, and remains in a serious condition, police said. A second patrol unit then engaged Phillips, who was shot and died at the scene. While the body had not been formally identified at the time of the announcement, police were confident it was Phillips. The other two children were found later in the day at a remote campsite in dense bush. All three children are unharmed, Rogers said. Before they disappeared, Phillips and his children were living in Marokopa, a small rural town in the region of Waikato. Phillips, believed to be in his late-30s this year, had been described as an experienced hunter and bushman. View attachment 641811

I just did some basic reading on that, and there are many holes in the story, too many to make judgement. I'm leaning toward government overreach a this time.