6 Reasons to get an E30
2: The E30 is a blast to drive
Complete list (CarThrottle.com)
Monday, November 23, 2015
Here's A Relationship That Has Very Aged Well
Here's How Michelin and Porsche Thrive at the Highest Level of Competition
This year Porsche returned to the winner's circle at Le Mans. When it came time to select a tire for the world's oldest and most prestigious endurance race, there was only one choice: Michelin. A grueling 24-hour high-speed marathon, Le Mans requires a tire that is both durable and fast. Porsche used Michelin during their last victory, and why tinker with success?
Now the eyes of the racing world have turned to Rennsport Reunion, the world's largest gathering of Porsche racecars. Rennsport boasts a stunning array of vintage and current Porsche automobiles, accompanied by legendary drivers. Here, on this fabled track, visitors can see the magnificent partnership of Michelin and Porsche in action. The tires are the only connection between the car and the road, and nothing but the best will do. That's why Porsche consistently turns to Michelin.
Video link (Road&Track.com)
This year Porsche returned to the winner's circle at Le Mans. When it came time to select a tire for the world's oldest and most prestigious endurance race, there was only one choice: Michelin. A grueling 24-hour high-speed marathon, Le Mans requires a tire that is both durable and fast. Porsche used Michelin during their last victory, and why tinker with success?
Now the eyes of the racing world have turned to Rennsport Reunion, the world's largest gathering of Porsche racecars. Rennsport boasts a stunning array of vintage and current Porsche automobiles, accompanied by legendary drivers. Here, on this fabled track, visitors can see the magnificent partnership of Michelin and Porsche in action. The tires are the only connection between the car and the road, and nothing but the best will do. That's why Porsche consistently turns to Michelin.
Video link (Road&Track.com)
The E39 Is Great Car For These 2 Reasons
5 reasons why the BMW M5 (E39) is better than the Audi RS6 (C5)
1. It only comes with a manual gearbox
The good old manual vs. auto debate… Of course it isn’t really a debate, what is though is whether or not it’s ok to have an automatic if your car can come with a manual… (or at least should be - let me know in the comments what you think) This doesn’t make the Prius ok though. Wretched… “thing” - keeping it young teenager friendly.
With its manual - hhhhhhhgngnnnnn - transmission, the E39 M5 is already a different car to drive than the RS6. It’s more engaging and involving. And while it might be a slight pain when you’re stuck in traffic or pull away on an incline, it rewards you every single time you nail a downshift and praise the gods of rev-matching when you blip the throttle. This is a car that makes you wonder why MCM can’t mean “manual crush monday”, as opposed to “man crush monday”, a topic solely discussed by 16 year old basic bi…es while casually sipping on a pumpkin spice latte and hating on Becky’s top because “OMG, O M G. Did you see that top?! It’s like so ewwww, so gross! Like get away from me. OMG”
3. It has aged better
The E39 generation of BMW’s 5 series is widely regarded as the most successful; design wise, of it’s kind. The lines are simple, but desperately pretty, they give the car a real presence and a sophisticated look. None of the lines are actually that beautiful if you look at them on their own, but as an ensemble, even BMW themselves is struggling to do better.
The rear 3/4 view, like with many BMWs, is especially successful in stirring your loins as you walk up to it; butterflies in the stomach and all. I personally find that in a dark navy blue or a light silver (like in the picture above) the car looks even better. The RS6 looks more dated, although I’d argue the 2nd generation of crazy estates from Ingolstadt look even more obsolete. The M5 looks purposeful, you know that it’s a bit more sporty, but not so much that it looks vulgar, or brash - “brash“ and “vulgar” are the words I’d use to describe the E60 M5.
Complete list (CarThrottle.com)
1. It only comes with a manual gearbox
The good old manual vs. auto debate… Of course it isn’t really a debate, what is though is whether or not it’s ok to have an automatic if your car can come with a manual… (or at least should be - let me know in the comments what you think) This doesn’t make the Prius ok though. Wretched… “thing” - keeping it young teenager friendly.
With its manual - hhhhhhhgngnnnnn - transmission, the E39 M5 is already a different car to drive than the RS6. It’s more engaging and involving. And while it might be a slight pain when you’re stuck in traffic or pull away on an incline, it rewards you every single time you nail a downshift and praise the gods of rev-matching when you blip the throttle. This is a car that makes you wonder why MCM can’t mean “manual crush monday”, as opposed to “man crush monday”, a topic solely discussed by 16 year old basic bi…es while casually sipping on a pumpkin spice latte and hating on Becky’s top because “OMG, O M G. Did you see that top?! It’s like so ewwww, so gross! Like get away from me. OMG”
3. It has aged better
The E39 generation of BMW’s 5 series is widely regarded as the most successful; design wise, of it’s kind. The lines are simple, but desperately pretty, they give the car a real presence and a sophisticated look. None of the lines are actually that beautiful if you look at them on their own, but as an ensemble, even BMW themselves is struggling to do better.
The rear 3/4 view, like with many BMWs, is especially successful in stirring your loins as you walk up to it; butterflies in the stomach and all. I personally find that in a dark navy blue or a light silver (like in the picture above) the car looks even better. The RS6 looks more dated, although I’d argue the 2nd generation of crazy estates from Ingolstadt look even more obsolete. The M5 looks purposeful, you know that it’s a bit more sporty, but not so much that it looks vulgar, or brash - “brash“ and “vulgar” are the words I’d use to describe the E60 M5.
Complete list (CarThrottle.com)
My Heart Is Healthy Cause I Eat These, But Broken Cause Other Stuff
The Best Foods for Your Heart, According to a Cardiologist
Nuts
Almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, pine nuts -- can you name every nut? It really doesn’t matter too much which kind you prefer, since they’re all little powerhouses of minerals, protein, and healthy fats. It turns out that they’re also pretty good at reducing cholesterol, so Dr. Martin suggests eating them whenever you can: on your cereal, with your yogurt, or as a snack on their own.
Extra-virgin olive oil
If you’ve tried the extra-virgin olive oil from Spain, Italy, or Greece, it’s hard to believe this stuff is healthy. It tastes so damn good you could guzzle it from the bottle. But alas: “It’s not like you can just drink a bunch of olive oil and [become] healthy,” Dr. Martin warns, putting the kibosh on a potential “Gallon Olive Oil Challenge.”
Olive oil has lots of unsaturated fat, which helps keep your cholesterol levels low, especially compared with butter, or worse, margarine. This is the place to get fancy: buying a nice bottle of extra-virgin olive oil is like buying a bottle of nice scotch, instantly transforming you into a mature, sophisticated adult.
Super spices: garlic, turmeric, and ginger
When a dish needs a little something, we usually reach for the salt. But there are so many different, flavorful herbs and spices you can add to your food that are way healthier. When you use a pinch of something else, the first thing you’re doing is avoiding that blood-pressure-raising cardiovascular health enemy. As a bonus, garlic, turmeric, and ginger have a variety of heart-promoting and anti-inflammatory effects.
Fish
The first good thing about eating fish is that it’s going to be the protein source in your meal -- in other word, you probably don’t have the stomach capacity to down a dozen wings with your salmon filet at every meal (or DO you?). Plus, fish, with its heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, is related to a reduced risk of dying of heart disease. And dying is bad.
Complete list (Thrillist.com)
Nuts
Almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, pine nuts -- can you name every nut? It really doesn’t matter too much which kind you prefer, since they’re all little powerhouses of minerals, protein, and healthy fats. It turns out that they’re also pretty good at reducing cholesterol, so Dr. Martin suggests eating them whenever you can: on your cereal, with your yogurt, or as a snack on their own.
Extra-virgin olive oil
If you’ve tried the extra-virgin olive oil from Spain, Italy, or Greece, it’s hard to believe this stuff is healthy. It tastes so damn good you could guzzle it from the bottle. But alas: “It’s not like you can just drink a bunch of olive oil and [become] healthy,” Dr. Martin warns, putting the kibosh on a potential “Gallon Olive Oil Challenge.”
Olive oil has lots of unsaturated fat, which helps keep your cholesterol levels low, especially compared with butter, or worse, margarine. This is the place to get fancy: buying a nice bottle of extra-virgin olive oil is like buying a bottle of nice scotch, instantly transforming you into a mature, sophisticated adult.
Super spices: garlic, turmeric, and ginger
When a dish needs a little something, we usually reach for the salt. But there are so many different, flavorful herbs and spices you can add to your food that are way healthier. When you use a pinch of something else, the first thing you’re doing is avoiding that blood-pressure-raising cardiovascular health enemy. As a bonus, garlic, turmeric, and ginger have a variety of heart-promoting and anti-inflammatory effects.
Fish
The first good thing about eating fish is that it’s going to be the protein source in your meal -- in other word, you probably don’t have the stomach capacity to down a dozen wings with your salmon filet at every meal (or DO you?). Plus, fish, with its heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, is related to a reduced risk of dying of heart disease. And dying is bad.
Complete list (Thrillist.com)
These Are Dumb Features
The Ten Most Ridiculous Car Design Details
3.) Fake Air Scoops And Vents
3.) Fake Air Scoops And Vents
- There has to be some better, more authentic way to throw in design lines and performance-looking things than using completely blocked out air vents. And it’s no longer just an eBay special sort of thing, the best original equipment manufacturers are doing it nowadays. It doesn’t matter whether it’s on a McLaren 570S or a Dodge Ram, either way it’s shameful.
- Just because the car doesn’t emit some sextastic exhaust noise doesn’t mean it has to look like it should. It used to be that automakers would just add an unnecessary exit to a muffler to make rear-end look sporty. Now they’re just faking it all together! What’s the worst that could happen if a Mercedes-Benz didn’t have an exhaust-exit looking thing?
Sorry, But These Are Awesome Car Features
The Ten Most Ridiculous Car Design Details
6.) Emblems In Headlights
6.) Emblems In Headlights
- It doesn’t seem like such a bright (lol get it) move taking the time to design a small detail that almost no one will ever notice. At first it was kind of cool as a rare easter egg, but now this silliness is starting to become a fad across the industry. Let’s just kill it before it it really spreads.
- Rolls-Royce knows their customers so well. They understand that if any RR backseat passengers were to come in contact with rain, they would probably just melt. God knows they know that they can’t have that, it would cause lawsuits! The only viable solution to this issue was for Rolls-Royce to install easily-deployable radically expensive umbrellas on the inside of the doorjambs of their vehicles. Problem solved.
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