Topic: Interesting things seen on the way to work thread

[OliverD]

First time seeing a Bronco Raptor IRL this morning. Wow is it comically wide with the extended fender flares and wide stance.

Yeah, it doesn't look good at all IMO. A regular Bronco with the Sasquatch package looks much better, IMO.

[draghon]

Agreed, its not a particularly good looking vehicle. It must be a real pain in the butt to park as well.

[quadzilla]

The $120,000 price tag of the Bronco Raptor is pretty scary.

[Blueprint]

First time seeing a Bronco Raptor IRL this morning. Wow is it comically wide with the extended fender flares and wide stance.

The Ford dealer neighbour often brings one home, and it looks ridiculous in red with graphics. A Wrangler Rubicon looks neat, while the top Bronco looks like it jumped out of a children book.

[Slow_lane]

Yesterday I saw an old "Shaggin Wagon". I think it was a GM RWD Van with big mags. Back end might have had bigger wider mags than the front. Seemed like a short wheelbase van. It was maroon with a very elaborate mural on the side. Spoiler on the back. Slowly cruising on highway at about 80 km/hr.

It was in beautiful shape. Would suspect inside was velour and the windows were trimmed with tassels.

Have not seem a van like that in a long time.

Sorry no pictures as I was driving.

[rrocket]

Yesterday I saw an old "Shaggin Wagon". I like it was a GM RWD Van with big mags. Back end might have had bigger wider mags than the front. Seemed like a short wheelbase van. It was maroon with a very elaborate mural on the side. Spoiler on the back. Slowly cruising on highway at about 80 km/hr.

It was in beautiful shape. Would suspect inside was velour and the windows were trimmed with tassels.

Have not seem a van like that in a long time.

Sorry no pictures as I was driving.

Bonus points for a wizard mural on the side of the van?

[Blueprint]

Driving back to work in my shiny new 3 cylinder presser, I was motoring along with a Rolls Royce Cullinan, all shiny and black. I'd venture this one was a Black Badge, as the surround of the famous grille was black. Once behind me I could see red leater seats, but not the driver. Or, more to the point, the driven.

I chose this web pic because it shows the pricing 

[OliverD]

Driving back to work in my shiny new 3 cylinder presser, I was motoring along with a Rolls Royce Cullinan, all shiny and black. I'd venture this one was a Black Badge, as the surround of the famous grille was black. Once behind me I could see red leater seats, but not the driver. Or, more to the point, the driven.

I chose this web pic because it shows the pricing 

Saw a driveway in Vancouver with two cars in it: Mini Cooper convertible and a Cullinan. Quite the opposites. 

[EV Dan]

The number of cars I keep seeing with winter tires put "upside down". Today it was a white chevy equinox with brand new black steelies and the the tires mounted correctly, had it been driving backwards. Based on how new the wheels were I'd assume it was done at some garage.

Another one recently was an MDX with tire stickers still stuck on the right two wheels. From the noise effect that made I think the driver was ready to pull over on QEW 

[rrocket]

The number of cars I keep seeing with winter tires put "upside down". Today it was a white chevy equinox with brand new black steelies and the the tires mounted correctly, had it been driving backwards. Based on how new the wheels were I'd assume it was done at some garage.

Another one recently was an MDX with tire stickers still stuck on the right two wheels. From the noise effect that made I think the driver was ready to pull over on QEW 

Are all winter tires directional?

[ktm525]

I would say most.

[rrocket]

I would say most.

Yes, I know.

I should have been more clear.

Are there any popular winter tires that are not directional?

[Blueprint]

I would say most.

Yes, I know.

I should have been more clear.

Are there any popular winter tires that are not directional?

Apparently the arrows weren't clear enough, I saw on my new Toyos "Inside" and "Outside" molded on the tires.

[HeliDriver]

I would say most.

Yes, I know.

I should have been more clear.

Are there any popular winter tires that are not directional?

Apparently the arrows weren't clear enough, I saw on my new Toyos "Inside" and "Outside" molded on the tires.

Inside and Outside is for asymmetric tires. Not the same as directional.

[Blueprint]

I would say most.

Yes, I know.

I should have been more clear.

Are there any popular winter tires that are not directional?

Apparently the arrows weren't clear enough, I saw on my new Toyos "Inside" and "Outside" molded on the tires.

Inside and Outside is for asymmetric tires. Not the same as directional.

My new Toyos have both indications, so asymmetric AND directional.

[Slow_lane]

Saw this in a parking lot today. Must have been going pretty fast. Too fast for a parking lot for sure. There was was looked like a head print on front windshield (not too severe) so maybe so seat belt either. Not sure how you would not see that pole.

There was a guy with a trailer emptying the van. Looks like it may have been a tradesman of some kind.

[Blueprint]

Never cut through the lines - ya never know what y'all find!

Probably totaled - LF wheel may have twisted the whole front clip and pushed the drivetrain askew.

[Blueprint]

Never cut through the lines - ya never know what y'all find!

Probably totaled - LF wheel may have twisted the whole front clip and pushed the drivetrain askew.

LOL !! Googled "askew" just to make sure I had the right term, being a Quebecer after all, and Google displays the screen askew  Easter egg !!!

[Slow_lane]

I think the driver was askew.

[Fobroader]

Whenever I see crashes like that in a parking lot it makes me shake my head. How fast was this chucklehead going and why? With the amount of suicidal pedestrians and out of control crotch goblins running around parking lots, what a horrible idea.