That.... actually looks pretty cool.
Is that heresy AutoGAF?
Looks like this was a test event sponsored by Lexus to compare against rivals because I spy a BMW 6 series and F-Type in the back there.
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Automotive Discussion Thread | OT2 | Zero to pointless fighting faster than a GT86
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That.... actually looks pretty cool.
Is that heresy AutoGAF?
Looks like this was a test event sponsored by Lexus to compare against rivals because I spy a BMW 6 series and F-Type in the back there.
Fallout-NL
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Those Michelin tires look hot.
Darth Pinche
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I saw something shocking this weekend in Vancouver, BC. I saw a totally unmarked beige Camry pull over someone. It looked like a normal Camry until the hidden red and blue lights in the windshield and corner lights came on!
I've seen some stealth, black cop cars (usually Chargers) but nothing as sneaky as a beige Camry! That's just playing dirty.
I've seen some stealth, black cop cars (usually Chargers) but nothing as sneaky as a beige Camry! That's just playing dirty.
Shortt Sirket
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Goddam, that thing is awesome.
MisterNoisy
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mmazurkiewicz
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anyone here run a tuned BMW or has run a tuned BMW in the past?
i'm thinking of modding my car, and after doing some research, the flash tunes seem to have the same power increase as piggybacks, but also come with awesome extra features not possible with piggybacks.
problem is, piggybacks can be removed prior to dealer visits where as flash tunes can't.
what have your experiences been like with either type of tune while at the dealer?
i'm thinking of modding my car, and after doing some research, the flash tunes seem to have the same power increase as piggybacks, but also come with awesome extra features not possible with piggybacks.
problem is, piggybacks can be removed prior to dealer visits where as flash tunes can't.
what have your experiences been like with either type of tune while at the dealer?
I am picking up a 335i as a project car this weekend so I can help you out.
I highly recommend starting with a Juicebox 4 first, this is by far the safest/easiest way with the added benefit of being able to run back end flashes simultaneously.
Get JB4 G5, install it, and pick Map 1. Run that for a week or two. Issues will arise if you need new coils or spark plugs so I recommend changing those as soon as you get the car, they're cheap anyways, coil packs are like $30-40/each.
After that you can decide if you want more power.
bodyboarder
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We've got undercover golfs, Mazda 3s etc in Australia. Its ridiculous.
mmazurkiewicz
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yeh i was very heavily leaning toward a JB4 + BMS intake for Map 1 power plus the added sound of the intake.
but after looking further into things, i'm also considering getting a VF Engineering tune with Maximum PSI bolt ons. a lot of the tunes offer almost equal power, but this one offers the added benefit of some sweet sound enhancements offered in the new GTS.
i'm probably gonna drive down to Maximum PSI to take a ride in one of their cars first. i believe they run JB4 on their shop car which happens to be the fastest F80 in the world right now.
i honestly just want some sound enhancement plus extra power for track days. don't really need any more power for daily duties.
but after looking further into things, i'm also considering getting a VF Engineering tune with Maximum PSI bolt ons. a lot of the tunes offer almost equal power, but this one offers the added benefit of some sweet sound enhancements offered in the new GTS.
i'm probably gonna drive down to Maximum PSI to take a ride in one of their cars first. i believe they run JB4 on their shop car which happens to be the fastest F80 in the world right now.
i honestly just want some sound enhancement plus extra power for track days. don't really need any more power for daily duties.
I like, I like. I'm a bit of a Lexus fanboy anyway, so definitely no complaints here! I also like the looks (but not the price) of the RC - F and the GS - F.
Congratulations! Fantastic looking car.
TYVM! I really, really am enjoying it.
Honestly the S55 already has enough power for track days, it's underrated from the factory. I'd invest in a tune that can run E85 for its cooling properties and maybe look into making sure the oil cooler is up to par. The car really just needs more grip and brakes, the power level is already at a sweet point for track IMO.
The S55 makes so much power and torque effortlessly with a tune that you might start to begin combatting wheelspin.
jongkookie
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Interesting question. I saw this during lunch so I started paying attention as to how my feet are on the clutch.
Anyway, my foot goes up and my toe(idk what the proper term is so let's call the upper foot area that lol) pushes the clutch towards all the way to the firewall. Then for release, I pull back my foot and my heel automatically lands and rests on the floorboard before I move it towards the dead pedal.
I wear US size 9.5 to 10 for shoes, for reference.
As for performance driving, in regards to NC Miatas at least... I find that shifting smooth and steady works out better instead of quickly jamming the shifter in the gate as fast as you can. The revs drop at a steady but slow pace when upshifting and it seems like it's perfectly in time with the revs dropping and the hand motion to shift gears. I've tried shifting fast in it and it just never seems to work since the RPMS are still too high on one end.
Downshifting on the other hand, it's kind of a pain sometimes. Either I blip the gas too much or it's not enough so I blip it twice lol. This is probably a personal problem instead of the car haha.
That was the best part after I realized it was you haha.
Fuuuuuuuuu, that's sexy.
I don't care if y'all call me a heathen for liking Lexus. Yeah, their output is mostly shit but at least they're trying compared to the other competitor they've got(I'm looking at you Acura).
Man the craziest one I've seen was a Toyota Avalon. A Camry would be a bit too naughty. That's crazy.
There's an unmarked orange charger sitting at the bottom of a long hill by me. Almost everyday he's pulling people over for coasting 35-40 downhill. Occasionally he parks it around the corner and pulls people over on foot by simply walking into the middle of the street and pointing sternly. Imagine wasting your day doing that.
m_shortpants
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That LC500 is sex.
Just hope it has enough power with the V8, that thing looks huge. It should just be balls to wall insane.
And yeah, I give credit to Lexus for trying at least, even though things like the RCF fall flat. Acura's lineup is fucking ridiculously boring other than the NSX. Acura needs another RSX, or Type S TLX, or something ffs. Why would I get a glorified slightly more upscale Accord when I can get an Infiniti Q50/60 or even a GS350 F Sport?
Just hope it has enough power with the V8, that thing looks huge. It should just be balls to wall insane.
And yeah, I give credit to Lexus for trying at least, even though things like the RCF fall flat. Acura's lineup is fucking ridiculously boring other than the NSX. Acura needs another RSX, or Type S TLX, or something ffs. Why would I get a glorified slightly more upscale Accord when I can get an Infiniti Q50/60 or even a GS350 F Sport?
XGRaViSmOrSX
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Honda/Acura have been rotating around the toilet bowl for a while regarding "sports cars". The last hope for enthusiasts that drive normal cars and not 100k+ "super cars" would be some sort of S-series car. We all know that's never gonna happen. Honda sells nice, safe appliances now and have been since the early 2000s.
Really enjoy the aggressive style Lexus has been using...on their cars. Transferring that onto their SUVs has not worked very well IMO.
Gross.
I agree but strangely enough those are popular. Lexus still seems to sell many SUV's and Crossovers so the "aggressive" front ends on those cars do not seem to have hurt them much.
And truthfully, if I was in the market for a brand new luxury SUV or crossover (yuck!) I would still strongly consider one of their vehicles. Being well built, insanely reliable and extremely quiet and comfortable will get you a long way in many consumer's minds.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Clarkson, Hammond, May = GT (Gran Tour).
nabe_shogun
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Really enjoy the aggressive style Lexus has been using...on their cars. Transferring that onto their SUVs has not worked very well IMO.
Gross.
I hate the new lexus styling. I was at the auto show last november with my dad, and he loved the new lx570, but would never get one because of that front end. And we pretty much agreed that all their new models are not that attractive.
Really enjoy the aggressive style Lexus has been using...on their cars. Transferring that onto their SUVs has not worked very well IMO.
Gross.
The grills are way too much. Even the new highlander got hit with the ugly front end
Lol
Camrys are just the tip of the RCMP covert car arsenal. You'd never pick out any of my unit's fleet as a cop car
shinshoryuken
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anyone interested on buying a valentine one radar detector? not really using mine anymore.
Shortt Sirket
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How much?
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Porsche 911S 991.2 (3.0TT) Acceleration numbers. Holy shit. It hit 100KPH in 3.4. 200KPH in 11.9. It's bloody fucking fast.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytr7sa1V6XU&ab_channel=Automann-TV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytr7sa1V6XU&ab_channel=Automann-TV
shinshoryuken
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Closed it right when I saw the pop collar and driving gloves....
j/k...dayam, thats fast.....kinda sad that its the TT era now...then electric, but its for the better.
I'm probably the only one here who likes the spindle grills. But I still see them everywhere so it looks like the general masses don't mind or like the look. The problem with the new RX is that it is pretty slab sided so the base wheels look way too small and cheapen the vehicle's looks.
No_Style has made a thread on his 2016 Chevy Volt http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1217443
Posting here since I dont think he posted the link here?
Posting here since I dont think he posted the link here?
Damn, that is proper quick. Faster than 996TT.
Looking at post #15, looks like the salt has carried over from my thread. lmao.
David Incorporated Esq.
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And he has the fog lamps on, too. It's a whirlwind of douchebaggery.
shinshoryuken
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whatsinaname
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Damn, a Chevy Volt! Maybe I can ask him to buy me a Segway.
m_shortpants
Member
The salt runs deep
jongkookie
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Doesn't Amputechture post here? IIRC he has a Toyobaru.
If I'm right, then he's definitely trolling... otherwise, yeah here comes another salt mine lol.
Doooooooooo it.
Lol.
nabe_shogun
Member
Yeah he does. No toyobaru though.
i got an escort 9500ix last christmas for a great price, best money you can spend. i live in the mountains and even in heavily forested areas and around mountain curves, i hear every chp well before i see them. its a great feeling to not be taken for surprise and wonder if i had let my speed creep just enough to get pulled over.
in other words, someone jump on this.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Yo, the 2.0T in the Jaguar XE sounds incredible with just an exhaust. WHAT THE FUCK?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBYH9z_Pb2Y&ab_channel=XcentricExhaustSystems
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBYH9z_Pb2Y&ab_channel=XcentricExhaustSystems
Jaysus H Christma.
Is this thing a bona fide alt to a 3 series/A4/Merc C?
In terms of fit, finish, cabin noise etc?
Real talk... A friend of mine is interested in purchasing a '90 R32 Skyline GTR. Seems like a good deal, low (enough) mileage. Car seems legit.
Should my friend buy one? Or should my friend be talked out of buying one on autogaf because he doesn't need one and it'd probably sit around a lot because he drives other cars and motorcycles and stuff.
Also my friend has a porsche...
friend.
Should my friend buy one? Or should my friend be talked out of buying one on autogaf because he doesn't need one and it'd probably sit around a lot because he drives other cars and motorcycles and stuff.
Also my friend has a porsche...
friend.
GHG
Member
Holy fuck that's fast. What's the sticker price on the new 911S?
LMAO some people just can't let go. And to think, it's what, 2/3 days later? Too much energy wasted on hating instead of finding ways to improve their situation. Madness.
Anyway, I'm going to be attempting to sell my x6 (again!) today. Wish me luck guys, hopefully nothing goes wrong this time haha! Taking her to the car wash and then to the dealership to be sold.
Come to think of it, I might make a thread just for the hilarity of it all because I know so many people hate x6's anyway (even car enthusiasts) so everyone will automatically assume I'm a douche. "I've owned a TT V8 BMW X6 for the last 3 years, AMA"... *ducks for cover*.
I'll do a write up here once she's gone, it would be rude of me not to!
Duracelllll
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Get him to cross reference the VIN on GTR-Registry.com for starters.
If you think that sounds good, you'd shit yourself if you heard an Evo with a nice exhaust. Lol
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Yes. Fit and finish is identical to my XF. The interior is sheer beauty and simplicity.
soundahfekz
Member
You got that salty ass dude questioning his life decisions days later, smh
Great video produced by Petrolicious. Porsche 718 - A Living Legacy.
It features racing driver Derek Bell driving the original 718 that won the Targa Florio in 1960.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6y25dYXbr5M
It features racing driver Derek Bell driving the original 718 that won the Targa Florio in 1960.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6y25dYXbr5M
djSyndrome
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AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
I've heard tons and tons...no shitting happened.
Yet you'll sit here and praise to high heavens a Jaguar 4 cyl that had some extra fuelling overrun in the tune to pop off some weak backfiring/popping?