RideLust

In this day and age it’s so painfully rare that you come across an individual who does something simply for the sake of making others feel good. 88-year old Johnny Barnes however is such a person and truth be told, if everyone was like him, the world would be a better place. You see Mr. Barnes does one very simple thing every morning between the hours of 6 am and 10 am on his home island of Bermuda. He stands on the roundabout in his town and tells passersby that he loves them. He wishes them well and a wonderful day and because of this act he’s become somewhat of a local icon. To the residents of Bermuda old Johnny Barnes is a fixture and a way to start their day and in my opinion, he does more for everyone who sees him then a cup of coffee ever could.

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If there is one guy out there who knows how to get from point A to point B quickly, it’s Alex Roy. You see back in 2007 Roy and co-driver David Mahr ran from New York to Los Angeles in an astonishing 31 hours and 4 minutes. The run was completed in a BMW E39 M5 which was outfitted with everything from radar detectors and jammers to night vision. In Roy’s new series, Live and Let Drive on Youtube’s DRIVE network he discusses that while you may in fact have some of these items in your own vehicles, they’re all completely useless unless you know how to use them properly. Click through and enjoy.

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I suppose every man wants to be James Bond in some way. He’s an international super-spy, gets all the best toys and after he kills everyone, he almost always gets the girl. James Bond has been around for 50 years and in that time he’s cemented himself as the premier authority on what to do with super expensive techno-gadgets. The following video is not exciting, nor is it action packed. What it is however is a quick video overview of Bond’s greatest gadgets as exhibited at the Beaulieu Motor Museum in Hampshire, England. Click through and enjoy.

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When Old Man Winter belches hoarfrost over the land, it’s only natural to seek solace in a nice set of studded snow tires. The grinding metallic paws provide a sense of security. They just feel like they’re slicing through the ice, delivering life-saving stability and grip. Au contraire mon frère! Studded tires are terrible. They provide less grip in frosty conditions than their specialized studless counterparts and they pulverize pavement, turning roads in to rutted moonscapes. Stop buying studded tires. They suck.

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Combine Doc Brown’s DeLorean from “Back to the Future”, a Porsche 911, a Syd Mead-esque future scape and a full-on frontal collision and you’ve got the makings of a great introduction for the Limousines new music video, “The Future”.

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Live to ride, ride to live. That’s been the mantra of the Harley-Davidson motorcycle company for more than 100 years. That mantra however doesn’t just apply to those who ride big v-twins, but more so to everyone who rides a motorcycle. We all ride for different reasons, but within those reasons one thing remains constant. Riding is something we do for ourselves as it’s a selfish and personal pleasure that those who don’t ride will never know.

Click through for the video to see what I’m talking about.

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It’s one of the greatest car movies of all time, starring one of the most troubled celebrities to ever leave their mark on Hollywood. Before Mel Gibson went all bat-shit-crazy on us he was one of the most powerful people in tinsel town. Movies like Braveheart, The Patriot and the Lethal Weapon series cemented him as an icon. However his first real movie, MAD MAX, was the one that not only introduced us to Mel, but that beautiful black car known as The Last Interceptor. In a very candid interview Gibson sat down in front of an audience at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood to recap his thoughts and memories about the apocalyptic film that put him on the map. The video is long (44 minutes) but if you’ve got the time it’s totally worth watching.

Click the following link to watch the video in its entirety: herocomplex.latimes.com

I always get a kick out of street cars that have been lowered within an inch or two of the tarmac. Sure it looks good, but 9 times out of 10 lowering these things makes them completely undrivable. Road imperfections, potholes, speed bumps and even foul weather are the enemies of a lowered car. Hell, even getting in and out of a driveway can be a hassle. Understand that manufacturers go through great lengths making sure that their cars will perform flawlessly in all sorts of conditions, because in the end, these are street cars. That doesn’t stop the masses though from tinkering. It’s a tough choice… do you go for looks alone or usability?

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It feels as though it’s been far too long since we’ve seen Jerry Seinfeld being funny. In fact, ever since “Seinfeld” ended back in 1998, it seems as though America’s favorite comedian has seemingly vanished. Now however it seems Mr. Jerry is back shilling for Acura and their upcoming NSX super car, which is actually quite amazing since he’s so closely associated with Porsche (he owns like 50 of them). Regardless though it’s just nice to see Jerry back in action doing what he does best – making people laugh.

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If you’re into motor sports, you’re on a budget, and you can only afford one car, then the odds of you wanting something that can do it all are probably pretty high. This is exactly where I fall and I’ll be honest, it’s a total bitch trying to find the right ride. For instance, say you have a budget of $30K and you’re looking for something with 4 seats, great track manners and overall usability. The choices are unfortunately somewhat limited. Cars like Subaru’s WRX and the Mazda Speed3 kinda’ fit the bill, but at days end they’ll always leave you wanting more and are cramped inside. Then there’s the Ford Mustang GT. A car with gobs of power and a decent suspension, but back seats that will only fit those with no legs. I thought I’d found a solution in my Dodge Magnum SRT8, but while fast and totally usable, it handles like a tugboat on the racetrack. So the question remains, is there truly a do it all automobile?