Laws00
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16, you mean? Or does Honda actually stick to the proper year unlike other auto manufacturers?
yes the 2016s lol
im new to hondas
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Automotive Discussion Thread | OT2 | Zero to pointless fighting faster than a GT86
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yes the 2016s lol
im new to hondas
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
The Accords are out already. Saw one today.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
My brother experienced a very weird issue with his Huracan on the track. He said the car wouldn't let him go past 140MPH. A 'speed warning' light came on around 110MPH and then at 140 it just cut him off.
He looked for an automatic speed limiter option in the car and there is none like in his M6 or my Jaguar. How peculiar and weird. He's going to contact his dealer tomorrow, I told him I suspect the car may not have been prepped correctly or perhaps maybe the dealership did it intentionally.
He looked for an automatic speed limiter option in the car and there is none like in his M6 or my Jaguar. How peculiar and weird. He's going to contact his dealer tomorrow, I told him I suspect the car may not have been prepped correctly or perhaps maybe the dealership did it intentionally.
Maybe ecu holding it back during break in mileage.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Hmmm...I didn't think of that. That is VERY possible. It only has ~700 miles on it.
Although the factory does claim all Lambos come broken-in and the rings sealed.
Mattlikewhoa
Member
Well, the clutch let go on my STI earlier this evening. Stopped at a red light. Tried to put it in gear and the trans said "nope". Lucky for me, it was close to the local Subaru stealership.
Ugh I'm not looking forward to the bill.
Ugh I'm not looking forward to the bill.
BoboBrazil
Member
Noone talking about the new Civic? Unveiled today https://youtu.be/qdncDqhYa5A
m_shortpants
Member
Really going after the millenials. Good thing, since the 9th gen was such a snooze fest. And I own one lol.
I just want to see the Si and north america Type R.
GHG
Gold Member
yo
quad turbo chargers
brehs
A real BMW supercar? It's been a long time coming.
David Incorporated Esq.
Member
I hate how there's a "best" shape for mid-engine supercars. They all end up having variations on the same shape and it really limits the styling.
Mohonky
Member
yo
quad turbo chargers
brehs
The last time this happen they released one ofmy favourite ever vehicles, in particular, the Mclaren F1 LM. Its still one of my favourite cars.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
yo
quad turbo chargers
brehs
This is hardly the first. Both Bugattis the EB110 and Veyron were QT. BMW is merely following footsteps.
I also don't understand why McLaren would do this considering all of their success.
David Incorporated Esq.
Member
Yes that's a little strange, isn't it? "Let's support another firm in developing a direct competitor to our products." I assume they must be getting a healthy payment for their assistance.
DivineRage002
Member
Wouldn't this be twin-turbo and twin-supercharged then? I thought turbos by definition were powered by exhaust, and supechargers directly by the engine. Which is why turbos have always had the "lag" and superchargers didn't.
LucidMomentum
Member
Yo, I've had an electric supercharger since before it was cool.
Turbos don't have "lag", per se. And not all superchargers are "lag free." Roots or twin screw blowers are, centrifugal superchargers make boost by RPM so they really only make midrange and top end power.
djSyndrome
Member
Very little to talk about since they've only showed the sedan (and no driving impressions yet).
The reported lack of a manual with the turbo is sad, but not surprising. Given the overlap in price of a current Si and EX-L, nobody who wants to row their own is going to turn down the Si.
rokkerkory
Member
Looks good so far... interested in the base turbo 1.5 liter engine. Going to be lots of peeps putting BOVs on that lol
edit: looks like they are upping the game since mazda and hyundai have stolen sales
mmazurkiewicz
Member
Speaking of superchargers, you guys gotta check out the B8 S4 forum over at audizine.
APR has been teasing a stage 3 supercharger for 3 years now, with the joke becoming "2 more weeks" til release.
Well three years of delays and its finally released,by Magnusson, not APR, and its an absolute failure of a launch and product. Still APR branded, but they want nothing to do with it it seems.
There is a 11.4 second car on the forum, the supposed fastest B8 S4 in the world. Its stage 2 and owned by a complete maniac who's doing an APR smear campaign right now.
APR/Magnusson/their retail partners are claiming the stage 3 cars can run 11.1s and this particular user just went and did highway pulls against a stage 3 last night, and pulled 10 cars on the stage 3.
Theres a bunch more drama there, but I just found it funny that APR has once again proven that theyre a shitty company to deal with.
Link please? Sounds amusing. After doing my research on my upcoming B5 S4, I've concluded that the B6, B7, and B8 are absolute failures in comparison when it comes to making big power so I'm not surprised options are limited and most companies don't want to waste their time.
B5 S4 is WAY ahead of its time. I can't believe I'd ever own one because I used to trash-talk their complex, failure prone engine all the time... but now that the engine has been worked on for 18 years, much like the 4G63, most of the kinks and pitfalls have been worked out.
The same thing happened to me and I'm pretty certain it's my clutch. I'm taking my car to the shop this weekend to see what my mechanic thinks. But if it is the clutch atleast it lasted 114,000 miles. The timing sucks though because I was about to replace my front axles and all 4 tires.
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/668869-GIAC-Stage-2-B8-S4-versus-APR-Stage-3-B8-S4
I'm really looking forward to seeing what your plans are for the s4. I've owned one as a dd for the past 5 years.
mmazurkiewicz
Member
Theres also this much larger thread that the stage 2 dude started before last nights races.
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showt...actics-and-why-their-Stage-3-1740-Kit-is-fail
The other thread went up after they did their runs. Both threads are his actually.
Last year there was we had an APR exhaust smear campaign too which was funny.
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showt...actics-and-why-their-Stage-3-1740-Kit-is-fail
The other thread went up after they did their runs. Both threads are his actually.
Last year there was we had an APR exhaust smear campaign too which was funny.
David Incorporated Esq.
Member
Nobody cares about Audis! I finally finished installing the new headers on the 911, which meant new oil lines (all of which had to be bent some to fit) and heat ducts and blah blah blah.
Picture!
mmm...stainless equal length primaries.
Video!
https://youtu.be/GhWPfONFbnk
I was hoping for flames but no dice. This setup is actually quiet enough where I can drive around with it, unlike the straight bypass, and the headers make a solid 20hp over the old. I'm one satisfied guy.
Picture!
mmm...stainless equal length primaries.
Video!
https://youtu.be/GhWPfONFbnk
I was hoping for flames but no dice. This setup is actually quiet enough where I can drive around with it, unlike the straight bypass, and the headers make a solid 20hp over the old. I'm one satisfied guy.
Well, my friend rebuilt the engine and basically redid every wear item on the car, it's getting new axles this week too before I pick it up.
I was just going to install the E85 conversion stuff, tune on E85 for 450-500 whp, and then upgrade other stuff.
Here's what it comes with:
18" BBS CH wheels
Vogtland Coilovers
OEM RS4 K04 Turbos (not stock K03)
OEM RS4 clutch
Stasis-Alcon Big Brake Kit (YESSSSSSSS)
Miltek downpipes
AWE Intercooler
AWE Sway Bar
200 cell cats
Short Shift Kit
Hitachi 85MM MAF
550cc Injectors (gotta upgrade these)
Heatshielded air filter
Borla Exhaust
Upgraded to newer 2.0 TFSI coil packs
Engine fully rebuilt, all fresh gaskets
Upgraded modern double DIN stereo/navi
I will be the 3rd owner, my friend got it from his friend who was original owner. $8500
Nobody cares about Audis! I finally finished installing the new headers on the 911, which meant new oil lines (all of which had to be bent some to fit) and heat ducts and blah blah blah.
Picture!
mmm...stainless equal length primaries.
Video!
https://youtu.be/GhWPfONFbnk
I was hoping for flames but no dice. This setup is actually quiet enough where I can drive around with it, unlike the straight bypass, and the headers make a solid 20hp over the old. I'm one satisfied guy.
Sounds great Dave! Especially at high rpm.
Well, my friend rebuilt the engine and basically redid every wear item on the car, it's getting new axles this week too before I pick it up.
I was just going to install the E85 conversion stuff, tune on E85 for 450-500 whp, and then upgrade other stuff.
Here's what it comes with:
18" BBS CH wheels
Vogtland Coilovers
OEM RS4 K04 Turbos (not stock K03)
OEM RS4 clutch
Stasis-Alcon Big Brake Kit (YESSSSSSSS)
Miltek downpipes
AWE Intercooler
AWE Sway Bar
200 cell cats
Short Shift Kit
Hitachi 85MM MAF
550cc Injectors (gotta upgrade these)
Heatshielded air filter
Borla Exhaust
Upgraded to newer 2.0 TFSI coil packs
Engine fully rebuilt, all fresh gaskets
Upgraded modern double DIN stereo/navi
I will be the 3rd owner, my friend got it from his friend who was original owner. $8500
Nice! Can't wait to see it.
Nobody cares about Audis! I finally finished installing the new headers on the 911, which meant new oil lines (all of which had to be bent some to fit) and heat ducts and blah blah blah.
Picture!
mmm...stainless equal length primaries.
Video!
https://youtu.be/GhWPfONFbnk
I was hoping for flames but no dice. This setup is actually quiet enough where I can drive around with it, unlike the straight bypass, and the headers make a solid 20hp over the old. I'm one satisfied guy.
Nice job! Sounds sick when you get on it.
Well, my friend rebuilt the engine and basically redid every wear item on the car, it's getting new axles this week too before I pick it up.
I was just going to install the E85 conversion stuff, tune on E85 for 450-500 whp, and then upgrade other stuff.
Here's what it comes with:
18" BBS CH wheels
Vogtland Coilovers
OEM RS4 K04 Turbos (not stock K03)
OEM RS4 clutch
Stasis-Alcon Big Brake Kit (YESSSSSSSS)
Miltek downpipes
AWE Intercooler
AWE Sway Bar
200 cell cats
Short Shift Kit
Hitachi 85MM MAF
550cc Injectors (gotta upgrade these)
Heatshielded air filter
Borla Exhaust
Upgraded to newer 2.0 TFSI coil packs
Engine fully rebuilt, all fresh gaskets
Upgraded modern double DIN stereo/navi
I will be the 3rd owner, my friend got it from his friend who was original owner. $8500
Good shit. Those look like some quality parts. Should be an absolute beast.
jongkookie
Member
Nobody cares about Audis! I finally finished installing the new headers on the 911, which meant new oil lines (all of which had to be bent some to fit) and heat ducts and blah blah blah.
Picture!
mmm...stainless equal length primaries.
Video!
https://youtu.be/GhWPfONFbnk
I was hoping for flames but no dice. This setup is actually quiet enough where I can drive around with it, unlike the straight bypass, and the headers make a solid 20hp over the old. I'm one satisfied guy.
Btw, anybody playing Forza 6... what do y'all think about the oversteer prone physics of the game?
Coming from GT6 and GRID, it was quite jarring for me initially as in both games, oversteer is essentially non-existent unless you hit the e-brake or your car itself just crosses the threshold of grip. Also you don't need to trail brake in those games, and here it's absolutely necessary coz it seems like the brakes are weaker compared to those games.
I'll also say that the oversteer prone physics might be a little unrealistic, especially since I've got access to a real life NC Miata lol. There's no chance in fncking hell you can drift an NC Miata in 2nd gear with everything stock... I've tried it countless of times IRL when it was still stock and it just wouldn't even on absolute shit tires. Of course now with my mods, it's certainly possible, especially in the right conditions(rain or cold temps on summer tires), but I have to force it for that to happen.
But that's not really a knock on Forza 6 though. The game is really good and it just took me some time to learn the game physics and start using it to my advantage.
Speaking of Forza and Miatas, here's mine lol: http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/zoomzoomx5/video/9871018
tbh the whole thing sound stupid, gimmicky, and overly complex for the sake of being an engineering jerkoff session.
Well, my friend rebuilt the engine and basically redid every wear item on the car, it's getting new axles this week too before I pick it up.
I was just going to install the E85 conversion stuff, tune on E85 for 450-500 whp, and then upgrade other stuff.
Here's what it comes with:
SWEET LIST
I will be the 3rd owner, my friend got it from his friend who was original owner. $8500
That's a nice list of mods and looks like a well sorted car. I wish mine was that nice. When you do E85 you might want to consider upgrading your rods, even more so if you decide to go with larger turbos. I've read the joints on the cheap axles tend to blow out in no time so try to avoid those, maybe consider raxles.
So I'm really considering a Fiesta St as a new daily. It's cheaper than a damn corolla. Anybody want to talk me out of it?
Thanks guys, I'm really looking forward to exploring this platform and having a fun little sleeper.
You think I should just build the whole thing if I'm doing the rods? They're new OEM axles.
Fiesta ST is an amazing car, highly recommend it.
PseudoKirby
Banned
So whats the deal did the mods change your name or did you change your stance on front wheel drive?
jongkookie
Member
Oops look like I shouldn't have started the oversteer-prone talk of Forza at it's OT lol.
Doooo it.
Those are fun little things.
LOL. I'm glad somebody decided to ask this question. I've been wanting to ask myself haha.
I'm guessing the original name is just too long?
So I'm really considering a Fiesta St as a new daily. It's cheaper than a damn corolla. Anybody want to talk me out of it?
Doooo it.
Those are fun little things.
LOL. I'm glad somebody decided to ask this question. I've been wanting to ask myself haha.
I'm guessing the original name is just too long?
Mattlikewhoa
Member
Sounds like a good time, I'll be sure to check the thread out.
Just a little update, it was the reverse lockout cable. It had come lose and decided to disconnect at the light. It was a simple fix and it was done under warranty (thank God!).
Hey guys,
I was wondering, has anyone here has had any experience buying cars that were rentals? There is dealer nearby that is selling a 2013 Nissan Altima S with 43K miles for 11K or a 2014 Nissan Versa Note SV with 23K miles for 10K.
I was thinking of taking a look at them, but their car fax shows that they have a clean record but they were rentals? Should I go check them out and what should I pay attention to?
Many thanks in advance.
I was wondering, has anyone here has had any experience buying cars that were rentals? There is dealer nearby that is selling a 2013 Nissan Altima S with 43K miles for 11K or a 2014 Nissan Versa Note SV with 23K miles for 10K.
I was thinking of taking a look at them, but their car fax shows that they have a clean record but they were rentals? Should I go check them out and what should I pay attention to?
Many thanks in advance.
Haha that's funny that you ask, I honestly thought nobody would care. I decided to change it both because I've come to appreciate FWD and the hilarious level of hooning it surprisingly manages to enable and because the name was awkwardly sized.
Also, I have a dark heart that feels nothing. lol
Hey guys,
I was wondering, has anyone here has had any experience buying cars that were rentals? There is dealer nearby that is selling a 2013 Nissan Altima S with 43K miles for 11K or a 2014 Nissan Versa Note SV with 23K miles for 10K.
I was thinking of taking a look at them, but their car fax shows that they have a clean record but they were rentals? Should I go check them out and what should I pay attention to?
Many thanks in advance.
typically you never know what kind of people drove those rental cars so bare very wary.
I've read a few times about the stock rods being a gamble with E85 and the high torque/onset. I'd just do rods and rod bearings if compression checks out and that alone leaves you plenty of room for more power. Building everything would be so much more money and not necessary unless you want to rev higher and have larger turbos that can flow enough past 7200 rpm. It should be easy enough to find a bunch of info about it in some forums.
That's awesome news and I hope I'm as lucky. After some reading it turns out my problem can be a number of different things. The last time I had the gear lockout issue was on Friday after a hard highway pull and I definitely smelled clutch before it locked me out. I was lucky enough to be right near my off ramp and I could coast the car to a gas station. I could also shift into gear immediately after I shut down the car. Then after waiting 10 minutes in the parking lot and debating if I should tow it, I ended up just babying the car home.
I'm going to be test driving the Fiesta ST and some other cars (suggestions?) while I get my situation figured out. I'm thinking if it's the clutch I'm just going to buy another car and start building my S4 to a stage 3.
Would you recommend getting a single person used car (Nissan Altima with 45K for 12K as compared to the other?
My max budget is around 10K. What would you guys recommend?
Read about this yesterday, that's shockingly unethical. Just... wow. This part regarding real-world emissions vs test cycle emissions are particularly egregious:
I am by no means an expert on anything related to emissions testing, but I've read up on it a bit, and found this:
Source
I find it hugely unlikely they will be assessed anywhere near the maximum penalty, but presumably VW did this for a reason. Post-patch, what's going to happen to MPG, power output, and longevity of emissions components, which in the US are warrantied for 8 years or 80,000 miles?
Whatever happens, I hope the US bends VW over backwards for this.
I'm with you as I can't see the maximum fine being met but they will surely make an example out of VW.
MPG will 100% take a hit while owners can always get their power output back with a tune that doesn't tamper with the emissions components. These emissions components will ultimately fail in the long term, at least the vast majority of them. EGR and carbon build up issues will increase as well.
Would you recommend getting a single person used car (Nissan Altima with 45K for 12K as compared to the other?
My max budget is around 10K. What would you guys recommend?
Also here are the cars that I am looking at:
option 1: 2013 Nissan Altima S, everything standard, rental car, with 42K miles on it Asking price is $11K. I am thinking of offering about 8K cash +my car (trade in).
option 2: 2014 Nissan Versa Note SV, everything standard, rental car with 27K miles on it. Asking price is 10K. I am thinking of offering 8K cash and no trade in.
option 4: 2014 Nissan Altima S, everything standard, personal used car, 45K miles on it. Asking price is 12K. I am thinking of offering about 9K cash +my car (trade in).
I would have to drive about 40 to 50 minutes to check the cars out for options 1 through 3.
option 4: $16K a bit out of my price range, but it is tempting: (it was a leased car) but only has 16K miles on it as well and is very close to where I live (about a 10 minutes drive) Extremely low mileage car. 2013 Nissan Altima SL with Leather Heated seats and screen for audio songs. I was thinking of about 13K cash with my current car as trade in.
My current car is a 1999 Nissan Maxima GXE with leather seats and mp3/wma player with 213K miles on it. I think I would get about 500 dollars from it due to everything in the car's problems.
What do you guys recommend? How's my negotiation strategy?
Buy a used car. Can you drive a stick?
So I looked at the Fiesta ST today and that was a blast to drive. It's not exactly a looker but with some new wheels, fatter tires, and maybe a slight drop I'm sure it would look a lot better. Thing is there is only one dealership in Tampa that has a Fiesta ST with Recaro seats and it's a used 2015 with 7,000 miles. They want $22,000 which is crazy to me since it's used and that price is more than msrp for a new 2015. The 2016 models are already trickling into dealerships so I'm going in there tomorrow to try and haggle off hopefully $5k. Otherwise I might be looking at ordering one off the website unless another one pops up or a different car grabs my interest.
There's no way I'm settling for basic bitch seats like this.
These seats would be the only way I'd consider the car. Why is this even an option and why is it so hard to find them?!
There's no way I'm settling for basic bitch seats like this.
These seats would be the only way I'd consider the car. Why is this even an option and why is it so hard to find them?!
How do you guys think the Alpha Romeo 4C will be reliability wise? I am seriously thinking of that or a Cayman for sometime next year. My BMW 3 series convertible was extremely stiff so I don't mind a harsh ride at all. Just want a pure bred sports car. But needs to be hassle free.