Wheels and bearings?

At its maximum speed of 650.88mph (1047.46lkmh), achieved during its record run of 633.468 (1019.440) across the Black Rock Desert in 1983, the 30 inch (76.2 centimetre) solid aluminium alloy wheels on Castrol-sponsored Thrust 2 rotated at almost 8000rpm. That's faster than engines rev in most road cars, so it's easy to appreciate just how crucial good lubrication is. Failure of the lubricant, which in turn would destroy the wheel bearings,... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by racingjs at 6:47 PM on June 4, 2008

I still regret trading my 48g for a TI92. I finally got rid of this toy and got a new HP 33S.
posted to MetaFilter by racingjs at 5:05 PM on April 25, 2008

I want a voice like that.
posted to MetaFilter by racingjs at 5:14 PM on April 18, 2008

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posted to MetaFilter by racingjs at 9:25 AM on April 1, 2008

The invention decribed within is the subject of striking images scars.
posted to MetaFilter by racingjs at 10:16 AM on March 6, 2008

My favorite , Josh Gabriel and Dave Dresden 2003-03-09.
posted to MetaFilter by racingjs at 11:50 AM on February 24, 2008

This is a bit late but still :

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He died the way everyone should die : He was still living his passion at 90 years old and died while he was still healthy and energic. I will remember his laugh forever.
posted to MetaFilter by racingjs at 2:22 PM on February 14, 2008

I would create an anti-smoking ad with this :

Wanna know what people taste when they kiss you : Peel and lick.
posted to MetaFilter by racingjs at 2:12 PM on February 14, 2008

I just love this kind of photos. The amount of energy that goes into raw metal working is just fascinating.
posted to MetaFilter by racingjs at 1:59 PM on January 7, 2007