The whole McLaren lineup looks fabulous. What a sculpted beauty.
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The whole McLaren lineup looks fabulous. What a sculpted beauty.
LucidMomentum
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They invoke some sort of primal passion in me that many other cars can't. The body lines, the paint, the way they sound, the everything.
If I had the money...
Anyways, set up a Dyno appointment for next month. Hopefully by then I'll have the controller, but I doubt it'll make much of a difference at the high end of things. That's more or less so I won't have to be so careful around the mid throttle range.
I've gotten the hang of when to punch it to bring in the boost at full, and when it all comes together it's a ton of fun. The torque is the big deal with this tiny snail, I feel. The power is nice, but not having that dip from 3K to 4.5K because I bring the SC on around 2.7K is where it's at.
Once I get the Procede controller I'll be prepared to take it on the back roads with curves as I won't have to worry so much about pushing too hard and having 5 PSI of extra HP to account for halfway through a curve.
TheAbsolution
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Every time I see it on shows like Silicon Valley, I'm awestruck. It's a gorgeous fast car.
nabe_shogun
Member
Speaking of McLaren, my next door neighbor bought a new car.
Reminds me that being poor sucks seeing that I drive this.
Reminds me that being poor sucks seeing that I drive this.
Chris Harris took out the Aston GT12 for a spin. Amazing footage. I wish I had roads and scenery like that nearby.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5jmHUnpGug
I'm sure you already know how I feel about this car. lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5jmHUnpGug
I'm sure you already know how I feel about this car. lol
Speaking of McLaren, my next door neighbor bought a new car.
Reminds me that being poor sucks seeing that I drive this.
I have no clue why you'd buy ANY good looking car in silver. It is such a pedestrian, plain color. I've had two silver cars in my life and while they did look good, there are SO many better colors to choose from.
Maybe he didn't mind the color because he scored a deal on it. Used 12Cs are a pretty good supercar bargain right now.
jongkookie
Member
Speaking of silver... found a 06 G35 Coupe 6MT for $13.5K with 76K miles.
Dealer website has no pics as it just popped up this morning I believe, but what do y'all think? Decent enough of an upgrade coming from a Miata or should I rather save my cash if I do end up buying a new car next year or just put it on mods on my current Miata instead?
I kinda wanna test drive it Friday, but I've got plans the entire weekend so I'm not too sure yet.
EDIT: Found 2 unicorns!! Mazdaspeed 6 and a Pontiac GTO with a 6MT!!!
Welp, looks like I might be cancelling my plans this Friday now lol.
nabe_shogun
Member
Completely agree. Light silver like that is one of my least favorite car colors. It's just so boring.
Anyway, my dad was talking to the guy earlier, and he mentioned he might trade it in for a convertible.
True but the only thing I'd do with a situation like that is wrap the car, which has its own downsides.
Ya they are the supercar bargain. You can get a low mileage 2012 for $150k. They go for $240k new (no options). To put that in to perspective a low mileage 2012 458 Italia goes for $220k. It's $240k new (no options).
David Incorporated Esq.
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Man, seeing the 12C and the 570S together makes me consider the 12C to be the much more handsome car. The 570S' body is just too busy. That said they're pretty incredible, but their engine notes are too boring and turbo'y for my taste.
Edit: Also, silver is great for concept cars because of any color it best shows the lines of the body, but it's soooo boring for actual cars.
Edit: Also, silver is great for concept cars because of any color it best shows the lines of the body, but it's soooo boring for actual cars.
Yeah and that's a fantastic color on it too. So, so gorgeous.
Speaking of McLaren, my next door neighbor bought a new car.
Reminds me that being poor sucks seeing that I drive this.
And it's parked on the street. That's what sticks out to me. If I'm paying 6 figures + for a car it's going to be garaged. Different strokes I guess.
P.S. - You guys are making me feel bad about my silver/metallic 128i. I agree on the 12C that's a pretty boring color but I really do like the Space Gray metallic on my car. It hides dirt better than any other color that I have owned before and it has a really nice depth to it.
There are only a few silvers I ever liked, one was Quicksilver metallic that Toyota used on the MKIV Supra for a little while.
Silver is perfect for people who don't like to take care of their car though, very low maint.
That said, silver is as boring and soulless/lifeless as you can get unless it's a special variation of it (super bright, super shadowing).
On non-supercars, I think any color that fits well with the car is good. Case by case
On high end sports and supercars, I have a problem with people who buy them in black. Like, you aren't making your car more stealthy. It will still stick out but now it's so much harder to see the beautiful contours and the much thought out details.
On high end sports and supercars, I have a problem with people who buy them in black. Like, you aren't making your car more stealthy. It will still stick out but now it's so much harder to see the beautiful contours and the much thought out details.
I've always had a really big soft spot for those GTOs. Done up right, they can look amazing.
I'm right there with you. And Chris seemed to like it a whole lot. How could you not with those looks and that noise? I would have to slam the throttle every time I got in it just to hear it make that glorious sound.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
I love silver even on supercars.
Shows all of the lines, easy to maintain, and you don't have to worry about rain spots and dirt being noticeable. I'll probably end up buying a silver car next.
Shows all of the lines, easy to maintain, and you don't have to worry about rain spots and dirt being noticeable. I'll probably end up buying a silver car next.
Gaylord Sweetwood
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Well it finally happened. I am the new owner of a 2015 370z sport tech.
I had been on the lookout for one, but then decided that maybe I would wait to see how the next gen Z, Supra, and Genesis Coupe panned out.
That is until I saw this baby pop up. $25,300 and only 4800 miles. It's about as new as a used car can get.
I also wanted to thank AlphaSnake for answering many of my questions via PM!
I had been on the lookout for one, but then decided that maybe I would wait to see how the next gen Z, Supra, and Genesis Coupe panned out.
That is until I saw this baby pop up. $25,300 and only 4800 miles. It's about as new as a used car can get.
I also wanted to thank AlphaSnake for answering many of my questions via PM!
Well it finally happened. I am the new owner of a 2015 370z sport tech.
I had been on the lookout for one, but then decided that maybe I would wait to see how the next gen Z, Supra, and Genesis Coupe panned out.
That is until I saw this baby pop up. $25,300 and only 4800 miles. It's about as new as a used car can get.
I also wanted to thank AlphaSnake for answering many of my questions via PM!
Nice! Congrats man. That is the proper color too
Nice! Congrats man. That is the proper color too
Door handles are silver. 0/10. The collective has spoken no silver allowed!
Congrats on the new car!Well it finally happened. I am the new owner of a 2015 370z sport tech.
I had been on the lookout for one, but then decided that maybe I would wait to see how the next gen Z, Supra, and Genesis Coupe panned out.
That is until I saw this baby pop up. $25,300 and only 4800 miles. It's about as new as a used car can get.
I also wanted to thank AlphaSnake for answering many of my questions via PM!
Im not into red, but ive always had a softspot for the Z line.
Darth Pinche
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Congrats!
Is it just me, or are the rear wheels godammned sexy on that Z? Dat twist.
Is it just me, or are the rear wheels godammned sexy on that Z? Dat twist.
Liquidsnake
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Yeah lol, I kinda want wheels like that now haha
David Incorporated Esq.
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Well it finally happened. I am the new owner of a 2015 370z sport tech.
I had been on the lookout for one, but then decided that maybe I would wait to see how the next gen Z, Supra, and Genesis Coupe panned out.
That is until I saw this baby pop up. $25,300 and only 4800 miles. It's about as new as a used car can get.
I also wanted to thank AlphaSnake for answering many of my questions via PM!
Congrats dude, really sharp looking car there. It's kind of wild how much better looking the 370 is compared to the 350.
Edit: Okay so I bought a toy the other day and finally put it on. I already had a test pipe in place of my catalytic converter but... I needed just a biiiit more.
So I went completely overboard instead, Fabspeed muffler bypass! Straight piped 911! Ugh!
VRRRROOOOOOOOOO BrrrrPOP POP POP POP POP
I know I can't keep it on the car but....man I really want to.
Well it finally happened. I am the new owner of a 2015 370z sport tech.
I had been on the lookout for one, but then decided that maybe I would wait to see how the next gen Z, Supra, and Genesis Coupe panned out.
That is until I saw this baby pop up. $25,300 and only 4800 miles. It's about as new as a used car can get.
I also wanted to thank AlphaSnake for answering many of my questions via PM!
Nice ride! Congrats!
If I were picking between the three I'd go for the GTO. Shocking, I know. Never had the privilege of driving one, but I've sat inside one and the seats are great, and you can't go wrong with an LS motor. They generally received good reviews from what I remember reading at the time, but were overshadowed by the launch of the retro-designed Mustangs. As you probably know, if you found an 05 or 06 you'd get 50 more HP, hood scoops, and split exhaust tips. But I'd say take that goat for a test drive and see what you think!
Congrats! That's a real nice pick up for $25K. Looks brand new.
What car are you coming from?
That sounds badass! Keep it. lol
LucidMomentum
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So classy - Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe
What a color, what a deal! Love those wheels too. Have fun!
I'm not going to lie, with the little snail WHOOSH and the TRD's growl, I often drive with the windows down and without any music in the car just because.
What a color, what a deal! Love those wheels too. Have fun!
I'm not going to lie, with the little snail WHOOSH and the TRD's growl, I often drive with the windows down and without any music in the car just because.
I'd definitely go with the GTO, but try to find '05 or '06, they're not much more expensive. AND NO SILVER.
I fucking love the GTO because it's basically a Holden instead of a Chevy, which means it's pretty kick-ass and didn't get the same treatment mid 2000's Chevy products did. Interior is nice and comfy and the exterior still looks good.
Oh, and you can mod the fuck out of the motor for dirt cheap so you can have a comfy 500+ whp V8 torque monster.
Silver is great for sleepers, from what I've seen.
David Incorporated Esq.
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Hahaha, man I would love to, but god damn it's ridiculous. Once every week or so I'll take it to work and I'm not sure the neighbors would appreciate the aural assault at 6:30am.
Edit: And I can't forget about my own health. Putting the windows up helps with my ears, but the exhaust pulses through my body in a noticeable way. Cool as hell, but headache central.
rokkerkory
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Well it finally happened. I am the new owner of a 2015 370z sport tech.
I had been on the lookout for one, but then decided that maybe I would wait to see how the next gen Z, Supra, and Genesis Coupe panned out.
That is until I saw this baby pop up. $25,300 and only 4800 miles. It's about as new as a used car can get.
I also wanted to thank AlphaSnake for answering many of my questions via PM!
congrats! she looks great!
where are the mods???
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Well it finally happened. I am the new owner of a 2015 370z sport tech.
I had been on the lookout for one, but then decided that maybe I would wait to see how the next gen Z, Supra, and Genesis Coupe panned out.
That is until I saw this baby pop up. $25,300 and only 4800 miles. It's about as new as a used car can get.
I also wanted to thank AlphaSnake for answering many of my questions via PM!
YES! Congrats!! So glad you jumped on that car. It's so beautiful.
Not just you. The rears are much more concaved than the front, and also a lot wider too. I think they're 10" wide out back. They're very special Rays wheels too. Not too many cars come with lightweight 20" Rays forged wheels from the factory, on top of an Akebono BBK with superb bite.
djSyndrome
Member
That's exactly what I paid for my FR-S. Preeeeetty sure you got the better deal.
LucidMomentum
Member
Not so sure about that. The Z is heavier, but has substantially more grip than an FR-S, at least when comparing stock tire compound and fitment.
Speaking of McLaren, my next door neighbor bought a new car.
Reminds me that being poor sucks seeing that I drive this.
Um, is your neighbor a retired high school chemistry teacher?
nabe_shogun
Member
lol, no. He owns an auto glass company though.
Congrats, good choice of color. Good luck with it.
Whoa whoa whoa. Metallic grays are a totally different story from plain jane silvers.
Know what's great for sleepers? Putting a 500hp 4G63 in a 90's dodge caravan. lol.
I don't know, I just don't really like silver too much. That said, I recommend that to my mom, uncles, and fiances parents because they don't like to maint them. Now, I've seen plain silver cars look good in the past, but that depends on what aftermarket accenting they do. Just like plain flat white, I'm not a fan, but when it's accented correctly via painted/powder coated calipers, carbon fiber bits, etc, it can look great.
Well it finally happened. I am the new owner of a 2015 370z sport tech.
I had been on the lookout for one, but then decided that maybe I would wait to see how the next gen Z, Supra, and Genesis Coupe panned out.
That is until I saw this baby pop up. $25,300 and only 4800 miles. It's about as new as a used car can get.
I also wanted to thank AlphaSnake for answering many of my questions via PM!
Beautiful! Great color, too. That is a very sharp vehicle and a very capable sport's car. Enjoy it.
Duuuuude. That sounds so good. I just played the clip in my cubicle and had a co-worker stop by just to listen. We were both grinning and nodding. I know it's loud but wow does it sound fantastic.
LucidMomentum
Member
True, but the first thing I did was replace the wheels and tires lol. I do like getting the tail out, but not at every corner...
David Incorporated Esq.
Member
Hah, thanks. The video captures the sound quality pretty well but it doesn't do the volume justice. I mean it's really fucking loud.
Ah c'mon, you're not having fun until the tires have given up! The E-SC still working well? You said it covered that torque dip really well (I had no idea it was that bad until I looked at the dyno, that stock dip is ridiculous) but is it holding up under regular driving? Plans for a dyno run post tune?
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
2016 Camaro starts at $27K with 2.0T 275HP/295TQ. And of course the new chassis is significantly lighter than the old.
David Incorporated Esq.
Member
Uggghhh little turbo motors go away I hate you!
You may as well enjoy them now. 20 years hence, you'll have nothing to complain about except instant torque from electric pots.
Heck in 5 years most performance cars will be turbocharged. Like Porsche's entire lineup.
David Incorporated Esq.
Member
Seriously, the last run of naturally aspirated GT3s are going to be one hell of a collector's item. I have this feeling I'm never going to buy a 2010 or later sports car. Like...that's it. I'm done.
nabe_shogun
Member
Wait, so the gt3 is going turbo? Isn't that just a gt2?
David Incorporated Esq.
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At some point I'm sure it will. The next generation of 911s is going to be all turbos, but I don't recall hearing if they were going to do that with the GT3 as well.