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I would sustain the objection. Her practical experience is in auto mechanics, not general automotive knowledge, and it has not been shown to relate to the specific issue -- tire tracks.

Questions? Email tanford@indiana.edu and refer to 1310.

The foundation continues:

Q: All right, all right. Now, Miss Vito, being an expert on general automotive knowledge, can you tell me what would the correct ignition timing be on a 1955 Bel-Air Chevrolet with a 327 cubic inch engine and a four-barrel carburetor?
A: It's a bullshit question.

Q: Does that mean that you can't answer it?
A: It's a bullshit question, it's impossible to answer.

Q: Impossible because you don't have the answer.
A: Nobody could answer that question

Prosecutor Your honor, I move to disqualify Miss Vito as an expert witness.
Judge Can you answer the question?
A: No, it is a trick question

Judge Why is it a trick question
A: Cause Chevy didn't make a 327 in '55. The 327 didn't come out till '62, and it wasn't offered in a Bel-Air with a four-barrel carb 'til '64. However, in 1964 the correct ignition timing would be four degrees before top dead center.

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