2020 New Random Pics

[Steve Carlton]

[Steve Carlton]

[GH85Carrera]

[GH85Carrera]

[masraum]

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

One of the most impressive things about that record (~270mph) is that the tires held at that speed. No Y, W, Z rated tires or even remotely modern tires.

WHat I was able to find for the W125 (not necessarily the streamlined record version)
https://www.supercars.net/blog/1937-mercedes-benz-w125/

front tires 5.25×17
rear tires 7.00×19

Although the W 125 served its fast purpose for one year only, it did so with great variability. It could precisely be adjusted to the respective racetrack by means of different transmissions, tank volumes and petrol cocktails, carburettors, superchargers, rim and tire sizes, tire treads and even exterior dimensions. Engine power, torque, top speed and the speeds achieved in the individual gears varied accordingly. As many as eight different transmission ratios were available, for instance, plus two rear-wheel sizes (7.00-19 and 7.00-22).

Gotta love the camber on those front tires

[GH85Carrera]

[Steve Carlton]

Seeing this has reminded me to check out some W.C. Fields movies. I love his sense of humor. He was a very accomplished juggler.




Not ranked in the top 10, but he made one movie with Mae West.

[GH85Carrera]

[rockfan4]

946 – Type code for 924S – launched in 1986

I owned two - a 88 that I ended up selling to a guy in Colorado for a 944spec racer. Flat towed it all the way there. Also a 87 non-sunroof that I ended up trading to a guy for some engine work.

This is a 924s SE.

[oldE]

Man, you made me miss my 924S. The car was, for me, the perfect balance of comfort, handling, roadability over all surfaces and utility. 30 years ago.

Random pic:

[KNS]

Originally Posted by rockfan4

Beautiful car, and I've always been a 924 fan, but I can't wait till the black wheels thing is finally over (just my opinion). The design of the wheels (whatever that style may be) is completely lost and gives the car no contrast or *pop*.

[KNS]

[GH85Carrera]

[oldE]

Originally Posted by KNS

Beautiful car, and I've always been a 924 fan, but I can't wait till the black wheels thing is finally over (just my opinion). The design of the wheels (whatever that style may be) is completely lost and gives the car no contrast or *pop*.

Those were known as "phone dials". I think you are absolutely right. That car, in black, as was mine, really needs the contrast of the aluminum.

[KNS]

^^
I'm one of those weird people that actually likes phone dials.

[rwest]

Originally Posted by KNS

^^
I'm one of those weird people that actually likes phone dials.

Love phone dials especially on 928s. I’m probably considered weird as well, but that has nothing to do with my wheel preferences.

[GH85Carrera]

This is wild. According to some weather data (this blends a bunch of model data together), Oklahoma may be the wettest place in the nation during the first 10 days of June.
While rain is likely for much of America, the highest values for rain are centered over a good portion of Oklahoma. The 2nd wettest place in the nation, South Florida.
When you're surpassing Florida in rain, you know that's a big deal !

We received 7 inches of rain here in May, and 22.75 inches for far this year. No one except the people living in low lying areas and along rivers and creeks is complaining.

[Steve Carlton]

I texted this to my younger brother saying "This brings back memories."




I used to say he was once older than me to annoy me. (Now I wish it was true). Anyway, he said this was from when he was older. I asked if that was him standing over me. He said "I still do."

[A930Rocket]

Originally Posted by Steve Carlton

I texted this to my younger brother saying "This brings back memories."




I used to say he was once older than me to annoy me. (Now I wish it was true). Anyway, he said this was from when he was older. I asked if that was him standing over me. He said "I still do."

When we were kids, I used to wake up every morning with paperback books all over me. I figured, I was reaching for the books in the bookcase between my brothers bed and my bed, in my dreams.

It was years later, when we were adults, that he told me he would get a paperback book and throw it at me, when I was wheezing, because of asthma! He kept throwing until I stopped! 😂

[GH85Carrera]

Originally Posted by john70t

Never thought Atlanta would be 8th on the list: https://www.currentresults.com/Weather-Extremes/US/wettest-cities.php

Some sort of filter:

This is not a filter, it is just two very different flight days, put together in a mosaic. Very common in large (state wide) aerial photo projects, when the lowest bidder gets the project.