Dec 29, 2013

Insightful... but bollocks: Introduction To Failure (or How I went from a Very Serious SLS AMG to Super Best Friends Super Aguri)

  A little over a year ago, I started writing reviews for +GTPlanet's Car of the Week, examining all sorts of fine automobiles in exotic locations around the globe.  From Alfas to Toyotas, Europe to America, and plenty in between.  Along with my producer and Translator-san, we covered some of the most ecclectic autos GT5 had to offer.  Or at least 30+ of them before we went completely bankrupt...

  In that time we tested prototypes, said goodbye to Shelby and TVR, compared race cars with road cars, and even attempted a speed record.  Throughout there was one constant threat that we encountered: failure.  And God were we good at failure.  The Alfa Spider's convertible top should've been the first red flag, but like any red-blooded petrol enthusiast, we were bound and determined to discover other new, innovative forms of failure.  Local constables?  Check.  Pot smoking hooligans?  Yes.  Movie stars?  Of course.  Soiled ourselves?  Well, nothing but the best!


  Eventually our shenanigans lead us to the inevitable... prison.  While I won't go on about the lavish accommodations of the Guam prison system, I can confirm that I've finally been cleared of most charges, and our producer has managed to scrape enough together for our return.  Although our testing telemetry equipment is currently in storage, we've still got enough to continue our pursuit of failure.

  Not just any failure, mind you.  Any red-necked buffoon with a spanner can throw a rod.  No, it takes a gifted individual to get a divorce while on holiday.

  Since we've been gone, the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG has ceased production.  Why on Earth they've decided to do so is beyond comprehension and borders on suicidal.  Regardless, we've been left without a moniker for our ridiculous escapades... until now.  Enter: our Super Best Friends at Super Aguri.  While waiting for their application, they've agreed to provide us with drivers, technicians, and expertise where we have absolutely none.

  What could possibly go wrong?
  
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