Question about my 93 mazda MX-6

Mr_Randy_Watson

I once got a cat. light on an Audi A4 1.8t because the waste-gate from the turbo broke off and shot into the cat...

fffuuu that car sucked.

Mr_Randy_Watson

Actually, it should stay in the system...go get it checked.

Honestly, it could be the gas cap - make sure it's tightened all the way. Otherwise it might be your catalytic converter.

Mr_Randy_Watson

Find a dirt cheap one on Craigslist and go ruin it while you learn...

Mr_Randy_Watson

I have only had the chance to spend that one day with the car. However, it has a few things going for it that make it fun to drive, with the manual transmission and rear-wheel drive being the main two.

Mr_Randy_Watson

They are related, but Heel-toe downshifts are used for more performance oriented reasons.

"The purpose of the heel-toe-double-clutch is to downshift into the correct gear, and thus optimal engine RPM, for exiting the corner while placing the least wear and tear on the entire drivetrain."

Mr_Randy_Watson

oh hai!

I am a Redditor for sure...

The Genesis Coupe is a good car that could be made into an excellent car with just a few tweaks.

Mr_Randy_Watson

Here is what I think: http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/25/autoblog-runs-the-2009-targa-trophy-rally-in-a-hyundai-genesi/

(I was the driver for the first half of the day, Lieberman drove the 2nd half)

Mr_Randy_Watson

Just to be sure, you aren't getting either term confused with a heel-toe downshift right?

(not trying to be a dick, just curious)

Mr_Randy_Watson

I didn't say that... Land Rovers are amazingly capable vehicles.

I am just saying that this is a hand-built machine which is as capable and more interesting.

A fucking Toyota Land Cruiser is just as capable as a Land Rover and costs less too. That is not the point here.

Do you want the same car that rich ladies use to shuttle to and from the grocery store or do you want something more unique and interesting?

Mr_Randy_Watson

because it is a hand crafted piece of art.

Mr_Randy_Watson

I don't have a sob story, I just want to get a new camera lens for my Canon 300D

Mr_Randy_Watson

I get to spend a weekend with the 2011 in three weekends.

Mr_Randy_Watson

very cool.

Any advice on a lens for shooting the interior of an automobile? I know I need a wide angle, but I am not sure what I should be looking for.

Basically, I would like to get a shot like this: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/08/lead11buickenclavereview2010.jpg

Mr_Randy_Watson

Interesting...see I have spoken with other photographers who say they never take the UV filter off.

I am quite interested in adding a prime to my bag. You like the 50?

Mr_Randy_Watson

How did you get in to travel writing?

I write about automobiles and I have always been curious about this, since my wife and I really enjoy traveling.

I have thought about pitching stories to some of the print publications but I imagine they get flooded with them.

Mr_Randy_Watson

The Caprice is coming back though...and it should be based on the Pontiac G8 (or Holden, if you are from Australia).

Mr_Randy_Watson

Automotive journalist who owns his own site.

Visit my site without ad-block. Also, buy ads please.

Mr_Randy_Watson

Any tips for someone looking to become a better photographer?

I mostly shoot automobiles. I have a Canon 300D with just the 18/55 it comes with. I keep a UV Filter on there and I have a circular polarizer as well.

I just bought photoshop to edit/enhance...

Mr_Randy_Watson

I was about to say... I believe the photo is actually of the restaurant. Thank you for the clarification.

Mr_Randy_Watson

There is a bar just down the road that runs behind that airport... it's a MUCH better place to watch the planes come in.

Plus they have the tower and a loudspeaker so you can hear the chatter between plane and tower.

I believe they only get 2 747s per day now though...

Mr_Randy_Watson

My wife and I fostered a Bassett for 30 days, about 2 years ago... I still miss that dog.

Mr_Randy_Watson

real photos are up on Autoblog.com

Mr_Randy_Watson

I find this hard to believe without the actual photo in question.

Mr_Randy_Watson

Free show at the US Open of Surfing last weekend in Huntington Beach, CA

Mr_Randy_Watson

What's also funny, is how advanced the Corvair actually was at the time...

Mr_Randy_Watson

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