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Oeditpus Rex

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31. Yeah, I've wondered what percentage of megatruck owners
Mon Sep 1, 2025, 12:29 AM
Sep 1

actually have any real need for them, such as being construction foremen. You sure don't see many that are dinged up or even dirty, like they'd tend to be in that use. A small SUV would probably serve most of those people just as well, but those aren't "nanly" enough. (Notice how mean-looking the front of those trucks are?)

Zero to 60 is important, though -- at least in areas like SoCal that have so many freeways, thus so many on-ramps. (Actually, 30-70 mph is more important for that, which is why Car & Driver and others test it. Also, there're EVs that'll hit 60 in under four seconds, but I assume they're pretty expensive.)

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I had to cut myself off from all news too. Rizen Aug 30 #1
I can understand that, but from my POV, MarineCombatEngineer Aug 30 #2
Yeah, I know what you mean. I had to tell the people at the Beatles fan club Bluetus Aug 30 #3
That's an absolutely insane E/T and T/S Oeditpus Rex Aug 30 #4
I can't even imagine what the E/T and T/S would be if the NHRA reinstated the full 1/4 mile, MarineCombatEngineer Aug 30 #5
Was it Kalitta... yeah, now I remember Oeditpus Rex Aug 31 #6
Yep, Scott Kalllita, MarineCombatEngineer Aug 31 #7
The second one is the one I saw Oeditpus Rex Aug 31 #8
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Buh-bye! Oeditpus Rex Aug 31 #11
Damn!!! Missed it. MarineCombatEngineer Aug 31 #14
I have nothing against drag racing Martin Eden Aug 31 #16
LOL! MarineCombatEngineer Aug 31 #18
Oh, they were just trying Oeditpus Rex Aug 31 #21
I am doom scrolling DU looking for hope Gum Logger Aug 31 #12
I'm feeling your frustrations my friend, MarineCombatEngineer Aug 31 #13
There's no hope here Oeditpus Rex Aug 31 #22
I loved dragsters and funny cars as a teenage boy Martin Eden Aug 31 #15
I respect your POV, but for me, Drag Racing is my safety valve, MarineCombatEngineer Aug 31 #17
Well, internal combustion engines ARE a series of explosions Martin Eden Aug 31 #19
.... MarineCombatEngineer Aug 31 #20
Do you use public transit? Oeditpus Rex Aug 31 #23
I doubt very much if you're "just curious" Martin Eden Aug 31 #24
I wonder what percentage Oeditpus Rex Aug 31 #25
That's a valid question Martin Eden Aug 31 #30
Yeah, I've wondered what percentage of megatruck owners Oeditpus Rex Sep 1 #31
Is Brittany Force a Democrat? Sneederbunk Aug 31 #26
I kinda doubt it Bluestocking Aug 31 #27
Geeezzzz. Can you folks be any more of a wet blanket? No one should enjoy? Srkdqltr Aug 31 #28
I hear ya. I'm taking Labor Day weekend off. bif Aug 31 #29
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