Quote from: Morris Minor on April 22, 2024, 07:32:07 AMDon't know the details (& finding it really difficult to visualize ) - but I remember someone saying exhaust gases in these can cause overheating problems because the exhaust ports for the two middle pistons in each bank of cylinders pass through the cooling jacket in restricted areas. The exhaust ports for the two outside pistons in each bank also pass through the cooling jacket, but on the outside of the cylinders.

Flatheads are definitely limited by their cooling. Most are under 200 hp, supercharged ones can get into the 300 hp range.

Some salt flats racers have gotten up to ~700 hp but obviously not a street engine and those might all be running nitro or other fuels.

They had one in an auto museum near here. Got this shot of it a while back.You cannot view this attachment.

Don't know the details (& finding it really difficult to visualize ) - but I remember someone saying exhaust gases in these can cause overheating problems because the exhaust ports for the two middle pistons in each bank of cylinders pass through the cooling jacket in restricted areas. The exhaust ports for the two outside pistons in each bank also pass through the cooling jacket, but on the outside of the cylinders.

Metcalfe in a base Model 3.

Quote from: cawimmer430 on April 21, 2024, 01:11:31 AMI nearly ran over one of those idiot cyclists a few days ago. He ran a red light, at night and of course had no functioning front/rear light and was dressed in black. The moron had a death wish. Anyway, I saw him and expected him to do this, but I of course went into full drama mode, braked hard, honked my horn and opened my window to curse at him - so that the many people at the crossing would learn something. 

Just be careful, Christian.  I know German laws are pretty strict in regards to "road rudeness" and "offensive gestures."

https://www.dw.com/en/german-drivers-told-to-mind-their-manners-on-the-road/a-2451659


Just giving someone the finger or calling another driver a "dumb cow" can land you a hefty fine.

https://thetravelingovereducatedhousewife.blog/2015/05/06/the-high-price-of-giving-someone-the-finger-in-germany/


You don't want Munich's "Woke" authorities to arrest you, do you?  I'm pretty sure you won't like their soy-based vegan prison food.  Then again, maybe you'll be lucky and the Judge will only make you do community service.  They'll probably have you do outreach work for Munich's local support group for left-handed, transgender, lesbian, Afro-Asian, Midget, Eskimo, Albinos with eating disorders. 

Quote from: SJ_GTI on April 17, 2024, 03:00:31 PMWhenever I see "MBUX" my mind immediately goes to V-Bucks (Fortnite currency that my nephews always want for birthdays and Christmas). So I always want to think that it is money that you can only spend on Mercedes Benz accessories.

The only video game I play is chess on my iPad and maybe SimCity 2000 in a browser when I am really bored.

Quote from: Madman on April 17, 2024, 05:24:21 PMYes, it was sold in America as the Renault Caravelle.  According to legend, Renault executives were afraid the name Floride might offend people in the other 49 states!  Personally, I don't believe this story because since when have the French ever been afraid of offending anybody? 

Imagine if they had offered a car for every American state as to not offend anyone. Same car but different name. So the Renault Floride for Florida, Renault California for California or the Renault Texas for Texas. That would have been fun!

Quote from: Madman on April 17, 2024, 05:24:21 PMBy the way, while I was visiting you in Munich last year, I happened to be walking across a bridge near your place and noticed somebody  had thrown some bicycles into the river....




Okay, Christian, time to confess.  It was YOU, wasn't it? 

Shhhh... not so loud! 

I nearly ran over one of those idiot cyclists a few days ago. He ran a red light, at night and of course had no functioning front/rear light and was dressed in black. The moron had a death wish. Anyway, I saw him and expected him to do this, but I of course went into full drama mode, braked hard, honked my horn and opened my window to curse at him - so that the many people at the crossing would learn something. 

It was quite something it its day - took competitors +/- 20 years to catch up (Dodge in '51 and Chevy in '55).

I'd give a vote to the '66-'67 charger (floor shifter AT, full length console, F/R bucket seats, hatchback):



And of course the '70 Camaro (wrap around dash, symmetrical gauge layout):

I've shared my prejudice against PHEVs several times on the 'SPIN. So, yes  - regular Prii > Primes.