Well, this all happened shortly after 4pm. Just went out there to check on the car. Had a hard time starting but once it got up it was running alright, a little rougher than usual. The throttle was working. I opened up the engine lid and checked on the heat shields; the rear one that took a beating covers a pair of hoses. I need to find out what those are.
I have the worst fucking luck, besides maybe Daniel. Maximum Slammage represent.