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To me it's the gear (diff) break-in that's most important, having had bad luck with FCA setups. That means 20-25 miles at low speeds, let it cool off, another 20-25, and so on. A real pain, but worth it to me. You at least have a town that slows you down. My closest one is 10 miles away, and I...

That's a pretty good clip for your train. About 50% faster than the average 100 miles/day I've seen mentioned. Either way, it won't be that long before I can start teasing you about having to drive like an old lady during the break-in period.

Hey, that's a long trip. It deserves stopping for a break, I think.

I got inspired to check the status today. It's in D1, again. Was D1, then went back to D, and now it's been D1 for four days. Pierre has a solid lead now.

I dunno. There's a lot to be said for having all my vehicles at home. It was bad enough during my somewhat lengthy interstate move when it seemed like I often had the right vehicle at the wrong place for the occasion. Of course, if wanted to get away from my girlfriend, a remote vehicle...

I definitely have "too many", but...for the most part each vehicle has its special purpose. Whether it has a winch, is light or heavy, how much (and what) it can tow, it all makes a difference to me. I like using the right(est) tool for the job. Rarely do I transport just myself, and when I do...

You're right. And I'm a slow learner. It's just that I'm trying to plan ahead (which never works out as it's supposed to, anyway) and in the meantime my girlfriend is trying to keep the miles down on the trade-in.

Uh, oh. This is starting to look like deja vu all over again. Today I found out that the D1 status has reversed back into D, where it's been for five days now. Pierre, did your Challenger end up with an engine destined for a Jeep, by any chance?

For now, just use the time tested method of turning the fastener until it starts turning more freely again. Then back off half a turn.

They can do it, since the suspension won't stick to the aluminum body.

That may work with vehicles equipped with such things, but far from all of mine are. Besides, they generally frequent completely different places, so there are fewer saved ones to scroll through when using a separate GPS for each.

Loans aren't an issue for me, but the amount of fire extinguishers, first aid kits, tool bags, radar detectors, and GPSs, can get a bit much at times.

I think I know why: They're very simple, and generally mechanical. But to get today's consumer to have to push valves, or drain air tanks, just isn't going to happen. Not when it's a travesty (in their mind) if the heated seat didn't come on with the remote start.

Well, I didn't panic when the Challenger took over four months to get delivered (after being built), so I figured that my anxiety account needs to be used up, at least to some extent. The last order sure didn't accomplish that, showing up a month quicker than I had expected. Besides, I would've...

You may have a hard time convincing the trucking industry that they've been doing it wrong for over four decades now.

It's fully understandable, I think, that these air deflectors don't get much respect. For one, they came free with (or on) the vehicle. And more importantly, they're not visible. Compare that to spending money on a pair of 2-foot Hellcat decals for the sides of the car. Now that's a performance...

Sure looks like Pierre will be enjoying his Challenger long before we get the 'Hawk. As of today it's in D1, which isn't bad for only 10 days since ordering, but it's two more than what it took to reach that status last time. At this pace it won't arrive until late March, or so. I'll have to...

Okay, so if I put Hellcat and Redeye badges on mine, how much of a price bump would you guys expect from that? All performance gains aside, that is, strictly value.

Dang, only 250 tire changes in 12 months? You must be kinder to your rear tires than I am.

Yes, yes, that's what I meant. Somewhat like our White Sands Natl. Monument. Then again, with "Purerock" as a screen name, and in the transportation biz, who knows what the real meaning was.