Why I’ll Never Buy An AE86
When it comes down to it, as much as I like AE86s, my attitude still
hasn’t changed with regards to ever owning one. I just think that
they’re in a strange place at the moment. They were always billed as an
affordable car that anyone could enjoy for relatively small outlay, but
these days the humble Hachi isn’t a cheap car anymore.
They’re actually pretty expensive, and parts are getting harder to come
by too, which in turn means that the cars are going move even further
beyond the reach of a lot of us. It’s fine if you already own one, but
to get onto the first step of the AE86 ownership ladder is getting more
and more difficult.
A good Levin or Trueno will now comfortably set you back the cost of a
good E46 BMW M3 now – in Ireland, at least. An M3 is a lot more car for
your money too, although they are hard to compare if truth be told. If
you want similar attributes to the AE86, a Mazda MX-5/Miata can be
picked up for a fraction of the price whilst still delivering cheap, fun
motoring.
I really don’t want this to be interpreted as an AE86 bashing, it’s more
of an observation of the current state of affairs. I just don’t think I
could ever justify the premium that the Hachiroku now commands.
(SpeedHunters.com)
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Top 10 Dumbest Golf Advice Ever
Playing with a Pro: How to Tackle a Long Par-3
GOLF LIVE's Ryan Asselta visits Turtle Hill Golf Club in Bermuda to learn how to attack a 210-yard par-3 hole.
Video link (Golf.com)
Editor's note: This par 3 requires a hybrid or fairway wood to conquer. No weekend warrior should be playing from this tee box, ever. I don't care if you're a legit scratch golfer.
GOLF LIVE's Ryan Asselta visits Turtle Hill Golf Club in Bermuda to learn how to attack a 210-yard par-3 hole.
Video link (Golf.com)
Editor's note: This par 3 requires a hybrid or fairway wood to conquer. No weekend warrior should be playing from this tee box, ever. I don't care if you're a legit scratch golfer.
Monday, September 12, 2016
He Had Every Right To Be Pissed
Why Nick Saban was so mad after Alabama's win (it wasn't just Lane Kiffin)
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- By now everyone has seen the clip of Nick Saban going nuclear on Lane Kiffin. It wasn’t an argument, Saban said, it was an "ass-chewing." Saban snatched off his headset and screamed at Kiffin, going red in the face. Just when it looked as if he was finished, Saban circled back, had a few more choice words and nearly spiked his headset at Kiffin’s feet.
Alabama was ahead by 28 points. There was less than a minute left. The game was essentially over. And, still, Saban was furious. Afterward, he called the team’s play "embarrassing." He said it was perhaps the most disappointing win he’d ever been a part of -- and we’re talking about a career that spans four decades.
Before you attribute this to theatrics, to manufactured drama, take a second to account for Kiffin’s reaction to the tirade Saban unleashed on him. He wasn’t surprised. He didn’t shout back. He stared straight ahead, put his hands on his hips and took it. He’d been there before. He knew the deal as soon as Western Kentucky took advantage of a fumble, turning it into its only touchdown of the day. Kiffin, by proxy, had sullied an otherwise impeccable defensive performance and had to pay.
For Saban, all of that was overshadowed by his team’s sloppy play. He saw a mess of an offensive line. He saw a nonexistent running game. He saw a whopping 12 penalties, a pair of touchdowns that were dropped by receivers and a missed field goal on the opening drive of the game.
With a trip to No. 19 Ole Miss coming up, it’s no wonder he was angry. Playing like that might mean a third consecutive loss to the Rebs.
(ESPN.com)
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- By now everyone has seen the clip of Nick Saban going nuclear on Lane Kiffin. It wasn’t an argument, Saban said, it was an "ass-chewing." Saban snatched off his headset and screamed at Kiffin, going red in the face. Just when it looked as if he was finished, Saban circled back, had a few more choice words and nearly spiked his headset at Kiffin’s feet.
Alabama was ahead by 28 points. There was less than a minute left. The game was essentially over. And, still, Saban was furious. Afterward, he called the team’s play "embarrassing." He said it was perhaps the most disappointing win he’d ever been a part of -- and we’re talking about a career that spans four decades.
Before you attribute this to theatrics, to manufactured drama, take a second to account for Kiffin’s reaction to the tirade Saban unleashed on him. He wasn’t surprised. He didn’t shout back. He stared straight ahead, put his hands on his hips and took it. He’d been there before. He knew the deal as soon as Western Kentucky took advantage of a fumble, turning it into its only touchdown of the day. Kiffin, by proxy, had sullied an otherwise impeccable defensive performance and had to pay.
For Saban, all of that was overshadowed by his team’s sloppy play. He saw a mess of an offensive line. He saw a nonexistent running game. He saw a whopping 12 penalties, a pair of touchdowns that were dropped by receivers and a missed field goal on the opening drive of the game.
With a trip to No. 19 Ole Miss coming up, it’s no wonder he was angry. Playing like that might mean a third consecutive loss to the Rebs.
(ESPN.com)
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