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IHateSprouts tells us they once avoided getting caught up in an IRA bomb attack by missing a train. Tell us how you've dodged the Grim Reaper, or simply avoided a bit of trouble.

(, Thu 19 Aug 2010, 12:31)
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cars topping out at rev limiter
the skoda pickup normally aspirated 1.9l diesel will merrily accelerate to ca. 150 km/h at which point the rev limiter kicks in.
this is due to a shorter diff gearing compared to the hatchback base meant to increase power off the line at the cost of top end.
(, Wed 25 Aug 2010, 2:08, Reply)

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