same here in Denver. The California folk move here and think bald tires and cutting everyone off is the way to go. Your BMW engineering will not fair well against my Power Wagon
Not exactly sure what you mean but I'd assume you're referencing the car going a different route therefore eliminating me from the drivers seat. If so, you'd be correct-ish. No reason I can't rip the auto a new one!
Regardless of how many times a year you do it, do it right that one time. Those have no place in a cylinder in my opinion. The ball units go for $50. Cheaper than sending off the block to get fixed and the same price as another block to replace the messed up unit.
Facing the cooler downwards...
First, toss the three stone contraption as far as you can out the window on your next trip to Mt Hood with the sleds. Get a proper ball hone and be done with that situation. Second, get as big a cooler as you can stuff in front of the radiator. You'll want maximum cooling potential. Heat kills...