Want a wildsau.ca t-shirt? Of course you do. Stupid question, I know. Who wouldn’t?
If you’ve been reading my vehicle reviews, you’ll know that I’ve brought in some new blood in terms of categorizing my posts.
I have three categories that I currently use – my typical “Review”, and two newer ones: “Comparo” for multi-vehicle comparison tests and “Quick Take” for a slightly less detailed, quicker read.
It’s time to add another. I’ve been presented with several opportunities to drive (and review) readers’ vehicles, ranging from one end of the spectrum (1960′s 6×6 Deuce military truck) to the other (Porsche 997 Turbo), and a number of goodies in between.
I am so grateful for these opportunities and want to start taking these fine folks up on their offers when I find time and I thought we could use a new category for these reviews. They’ll likely be different from what I typically do when I tear a new vehicle apart – less exhaustive and probably more relaxed.
I thought of using “Reader’s Ride”. But that’s so old it farts dust, and it’s being used elsewhere frequently. Then it occurred to me – AHA! I’ve got readers with HUGE brains, influence and abilities – why don’t I put it out there, and maybe I’ll get an idea that’s ridiculously awesome!
If you’ve got a fantastic idea, post it in the comments. Pending on the volume and quality of the response, I’m hoping to pick a winner and the big brain that came up with it scores a rad wildsau.ca t-shirt which will be custom-created, haphazardly folded and mailed to you. Any size. Even big enough to fit the gentleman in the picture. I don’t care if I have to have this shirt made up at a tent and awning store, I will make it happen.
So….. what would call this category? Privately-owned vehicles, new, old, vintage, sports cars, military trucks, and everything in between. Show us what you got, people!
The incredible Photoshop work on that picture was done by my friend Rene Mayer, whose ability to give from the heart knows no bounds. Follow him at @Rainyfool
Oh, and if you’ve got something juicy I can take for a spin and share with my readers, drop me line at tom.sedens@
UPDATE: The contest is closed – thank you everyone for having some fun with it and for the rad suggestions. @ChrisinEdmonton came up with the winner, “Wildsau’s Wheelhaus”. I liked the nod to my name, the reference to wheels, and the German spelling for Haus. Great job, man! I hope you’ll share a pic of you in the t-shirt!
About Wildsau
Rad Ride Report…cause it’s what they are, and how you explain them.
When can I pick up my T-Shirt, I have a special spot on my wall where Spiderman used to be
Love it! How about Wildsau’s Wide World of Wheels?
Or “Drive It Like It’s Stolen”?
Ha! I love this! I want that t-shirt!
How about: Riding Readers
this made me LOL!
How about a sense of your reaction to the opportunity to drive their something or other?
“You want me to drive your what…!”
Or
“I get to drive your…!”
Either way, do you want to review my Ducati?
Wild Rides.
Wildsau’s Wreckoning. It might deter people from handing their cars over though
Some alternatives:
Readers Radiators (although this alienates those with Air-Cooled vehicles)
Mowin’ yer lawn… (this would allow for a wider range of reviews…)
Card Carry’ers Conveyances (your readers with speech problems would hate you)
Devotee Drays
Other’s Buckets-o-bolts
Junkie’s Jalopies
Ok, I’m done. I think thesaurus.com has blocked my IP for abuse…
Since they’re not yours I’d call it:
Borrowed Wheels
Or
Don’t mind if I do
Retro Roadster
Ridin’ Dirty (what…no?)
Beg, Steal and Borrowed.
Dude…where’s your car?
Driving Miss Daisy (just spit ballin’ here)
Rate Your Ride
you’re welcome, I am here for you. lol
How about Wildsau’s Wheelhaus!
awesome!
Cruise Reviews
Taken for a Spin
Here’s your winner: “Ballin’ Rides”
Dude…
Call it: Spin-sters.
That’s all I got.
Hmm,
“Joyriding”, perhaps?
“Ride It LIke You Stole It”
Something Borrowed – too wedding related
Someone Let Me Drive Their Car – too long
Wildsau Reviews A Car – too stupid
Grand Test Auto – perfect
/b/
“Rickshaw Ratings”
Just ripoff off the Oilers. Use Oil Change or Octane.
Friends’ Four-Wheelers
Jalopy Judge
The contest is closed – thank you everyone for having some fun with it and for the rad suggestions. Chris A. came up with the winner, “Wildsau’s Wheelhaus”. I liked the nod to my name, the reference to wheels, and the German spelling for Haus. Great job, man! I hope you’ll share a pic of you in the t-shirt!
Nice! You bet I will!