By David Clarke

highspeedhijinks

In the course of everyday driving, you will encounter some pretty strange traffic devices, from those chaotic traffic circles (thanks, Europe!) to parking signs that involve a troll and a riddle to tell you when you can and can’t park. Here in my hometown they’re about to install a unique traffic device known as a single point intersection that’s intended to reduce traffic congestion and to and alleviate the burden of waiting 6 days and a year for your turn to go. The thing is, it’ll be the only intersection of its kind in all of upstate NY. No one is going to know how to use it, and confusion + bad drivers = accidents, which will lead to more traffic congestion. See where I’m going with this? I personally think though that over time, the single point intersection will become customary and serve its purpose.  In my opinion, the single worst traffic device of all time has to be the 4-way stop intersection. No one remembers what side they’re supposed to yield to, so instead of taking their turn they sit there at the line in an indecisive stupor–and the rest of the idiots blow them altogether, not realizing that stop sign applies to them.  My question to you now is, what do you think is the worst traffic device on the road today?

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By Michael Berenis

Tampa Sports Car Examiner

In an attempt to set free a stubborn camper from the bowels of a brick building, the driver mashes the gas and rips the trailer clean out from under the caboose. Watching this camper get gutted is timeless, especially since all of their goodies get flung everywhere. It’s not a total loss though: the trailer is still good.

By Jen Dunnaway

Editor

With a nitrous-injected 350 crammed under the hood, Tatu’s little Opel sure can roast the tires. I’m a fan of how the creative exhaust plumbing makes the most of the Kadett’s tiny engine compartment–the firewall has already been moved back to accommodate the sbc. Check it out on Tatu’s ride page.

By Jen Dunnaway

Editor

It was pretty cool to see Ryan Newman steal the win at Saturday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup night race at Phoenix–a grueling day-to-dark marathon dominated by Jimmie Johnson, Juan Pablo Montoya, and Kyle Busch. For one thing, Newman hasn’t taken the checkers since we watched him win the Daytona 500 in 2008. For another, it’s a big kick in the pants for Stewart-Haas racing, who, after a building up a big head of steam during the 2009 season, hasn’t really been able to get it together so far this year. Finally, it’s always novel and exciting to see a Sprint Cup race won by someone other than Jimmie Johnson, who finished 3rd on Saturday night. Congrats to Newman on a stellar win!

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By Jen Dunnaway

Editor

If you’ve ever wanted to know absolutely everything about chopping, channeling, lowering, widening, tubbing, and caging a tri-five Chevy, JohnyMustang’s ride page would be the place to start. He has photodocumented everything on this ’55 Chevy’s build. Take a look!

By John Coyle

Deputy Editor

Rob is Germany on a Mercedes-Benz press junket, so I picked this week’s Caption Contest photo. You know the drill: Come up with a caption for the picture below by noon PST next Thursday. If you submit the funniest one, we’ll send you some CarDomain swag. Three entries per member max. Good luck!

By Jen Dunnaway

Editor

The Beijing Motor Show is coming up, so get ready for another attack of the clones as the next generation of made-in-China imitaties flows forth from the automotive sweatshops of Geely, Chery, Dongfeng, and their ilk. One of the copy-bots I especially like is Geely’s new GLEagle, which looks a little like a retro-styled Samurai with a dash of FJ Cruiser thrown in for good measure. The high tube-steel bed rails just might be the only thing on this cute rig that’s original, though I’m getting the feeling I’ve seen those before too–Subaru Baja, maybe? In any case, wait’ll you see the new imitation London cab with which Geely is hoping to take over London from–um, actual London cabs. They’re calling it the “Englon”…come on, with a name like that, couldn’t they have at least had a sense of humor about it and just called it the “Engrish”? More pics below the jump, and read up on the latest Beijing Motor Show party-crashers at thetycho.com.

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By Chris Bicknell

Bick66

Last summer I installed a power disc brake conversion on my ’66 Impala convertible–it just made sense, considering I was putting a 400+ hp stroker motor in it, and the non-boosted single-chamber master cylinder putting juice to four smallish drums made it kind of a death trap. There was a ton of aftermarket conversion kits available for my ride, and I finally settled on one from Matt’s Classic Bowties.  After laying out all of the parts and reading through the few short pages of rudimentary installation instructions, I was a little worried about the outcome of this project–it was my first attempt converting manual 4-wheel drums to power front disc brakes, and it basically entailed tearing out the whole braking system. So once I started, I was kind of committed. But now with the install complete, I’m amazed by how well it turned out. Other than a few simple modifications, the entire system bolted up smoothly. Wanna learn how to make your big-boat classic stop on a dime? Read on below the jump.

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By Jen Dunnaway

Editor

Today’s marvelous specimen comes from Hooniverse. Have you ever seen a more practical tow rig? Keep those Photo of the Day nominations rolling in!

By Ron Honig

WaytooFurious

Anyone who knows me understands that the 1968 Dodge Charger is my all-time favourite car. That’s why when I saw this on eBay I almost barfed up my lunch. To be brutally honest: the color has been way overdone and the rims don’t do this car any justice at all. But what really leaves me flabbergasted is the rear spoiler, which looks like something that I would have thrown together in the metalworking class when I was 15. Pay attention, kids–if you’re going to wreck a legend, piling on the tasteless touches is the way to do it. It’s hard to believe that it’s for sale with the Buy It Now set at $199K. Check out the auction here.