The AI-generated cat pictures thread
This happened Thursday morning...
My Miata is parked in the paddock. The guy across the lane comes off the track in his Alfa Romeo C4, jumps out of his car and goes into his trailer to get his tire gauge. His unattended car rolls back into mine. But, but, but, it's an automatic... WTFuck?
My Miata is parked in the paddock. The guy across the lane comes off the track in his Alfa Romeo C4, jumps out of his car and goes into his trailer to get his tire gauge. His unattended car rolls back into mine. But, but, but, it's an automatic... WTFuck?
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Today, I learned that the C4 is only available with an automatic transmission.
I honestly would not have expected that.
Sucks to hear, dude. On the plus side, looks like the metalwork is unharmed?
I honestly would not have expected that.
Sucks to hear, dude. On the plus side, looks like the metalwork is unharmed?
Joe, you are probably correct about the "metalwork", but the plastic is really creased. I don't believe a hair dryer will pop that out. I'm lucky this is my last track weekend. I have a few months to deal with it. He was very apologetic and provided all his info. I'm confident it will all work out. I will play the lottery tomorrow.
Honestly, the funniest part was a half-a-dozen or more people asking me "Did anyone hit your car today?" throughout the day Friday.
He and I looked at both cars' damage. His C4 had a bunch of scratches, some deep, but no dents. He asked what I thought. I told him it would cost him a million dollars to fix the scratches and match the paint. I believe I'm a funny guy, but that belief is not shared by some...
He and I looked at both cars' damage. His C4 had a bunch of scratches, some deep, but no dents. He asked what I thought. I told him it would cost him a million dollars to fix the scratches and match the paint. I believe I'm a funny guy, but that belief is not shared by some...
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The same hit, had it happened to the metal part of the left rear fender, could likely have resulted in damage that'd lead an insurance company to total the vehicle, if that happens to be the route you're going down.
But hey, I'm hardly one to talk. The only panel on my whole car that isn't creased is the strip of metal just behind the rear window, between the two chrome plates.
Didn't mean to come off as sounding crude. Just being optimistic. Plastic parts are easily replicable, and from what I can see by the gap between the left fender and the trunk lid, the chassis doesn't look bent.
The same hit, had it happened to the metal part of the left rear fender, could likely have resulted in damage that'd lead an insurance company to total the vehicle, if that happens to be the route you're going down.
The same hit, had it happened to the metal part of the left rear fender, could likely have resulted in damage that'd lead an insurance company to total the vehicle, if that happens to be the route you're going down.
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https://www.dropbox.com/s/rosu1hcj5k...ANELS.pdf?dl=0
Just kidding, this procedure sucks harder than @hustler's mom. Though it's doable.
And it sucks less than trying to straighten out a rear fender. To do that, you basically need to be willing to commit to a land war in Asia.
Which is a very long-winded way of saying: You got hit at a racetrack. It was about the stupidest hit imaginable, but also did some of the least-bad damage imaginable. So, you're actually kinds lucky here, all things considered.
Since you're in Istanbul, I can definitely see how that could be a problem. Still, perspective: Plastic is cheaper than metal.
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When a band performs a new version of a song which is similar to the original, but with some variations, that's a cover.
A mashup is when someone takes two or more existing recordings and combines them together, without having actually created any new music in the process. (This is distinct from "sampling," which is when existing recordings are used, in part, during the creation of a new recording which does contain original elements.)
A mashup is when someone takes two or more existing recordings and combines them together, without having actually created any new music in the process. (This is distinct from "sampling," which is when existing recordings are used, in part, during the creation of a new recording which does contain original elements.)
When a band performs a new version of a song which is similar to the original, but with some variations, that's a cover.
A mashup is when someone takes two or more existing recordings and combines them together, without having actually created any new music in the process. (This is distinct from "sampling," which is when existing recordings are used, in part, during the creation of a new recording which does contain original elements.)
A mashup is when someone takes two or more existing recordings and combines them together, without having actually created any new music in the process. (This is distinct from "sampling," which is when existing recordings are used, in part, during the creation of a new recording which does contain original elements.)