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Automotive Discussion Thread | OT2 | Zero to pointless fighting faster than a GT86
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Mattlikewhoa
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This is quietly one of the best cars in AutoGAF.
I see a lot of mentions of the X5 around here - inside joke?
Just from an aesthetics point of view, I like the X1 the most out of BMW's SUV lineup. It has proportions that make it look more like a beefed-up hatchback than a SUV.
Not a bad choice. For a track car, I'd like to try something small and lightweight like a Miata or one of the 86 twins. Cheaper running costs too I'd imagine.
Not bad, but I like the new Panamera's spoiler deployment better: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hvp8fi1GXqU
Just from an aesthetics point of view, I like the X1 the most out of BMW's SUV lineup. It has proportions that make it look more like a beefed-up hatchback than a SUV.
Not a bad choice. For a track car, I'd like to try something small and lightweight like a Miata or one of the 86 twins. Cheaper running costs too I'd imagine.
Not bad, but I like the new Panamera's spoiler deployment better: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hvp8fi1GXqU
How's the E92 M3? Should I look into adding one to my stable? Finally sold my B5 S4 today. Thinking about snagging a 335i/135i as a daily beater but not sure if there's anything else I should look at.
Crayon
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This is so legit. -_-
First time I saw the Panamera do that I thought it was the coolest thing ever. It's so nice to see it.
nabe_shogun
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Here's some sweet nissan action
And some sad volvo content
And some sad volvo content
Duracelllll
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nabe_shogun
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If you buy a modified one, some of the work is already done hopefully.
Though mine was a complete pile of garbage when I bought it. I knew it was going to be a track car, so I didn't want to ruin a car that was already nice.
jongkookie
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Yeahhhhhhhh, now that's what I'm talking about! Some nice asses!
Agreed.
The Pumpkin and 15 year import rule in Canada are real good reasons to move there... too bad I've got no family up there.
Agreed.
The Pumpkin and 15 year import rule in Canada are real good reasons to move there... too bad I've got no family up there.
Thought you were talking bout a Volvo 240, not the Nissan...
I have one myself. The big issues with the E92 M3s is the rod bearings going bad. If you don't do the work your self, you're looking at 3k to 4k for parts and labor to fix the issue. A lot of E92 owners replace the bearings as a preventative maintenance.
The other issues are the idle control valve going bad. During idle, the car would go below 500 rpm and die. I'm currently experience this problem on and off. Fixing it will probably cost me 1 to 2k.
Finally, The throttle actuators can go bad too. 1k for parts and about 2k for labor. Those are the three main problems on the S65 engine.
All the issues aside, I enjoy driving the hell out of the car. My commute to work is very enjoyable and I look forward to driving it when I go home.
SliChillax
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The GT86 is too underpowered and doesn't satisfy my needs. It has way thinner tires, smaller brakes and I think it would need more care if tracked. The Miata is a convertible and I hate convertibles. I live an hour and a half away from Monza which is a very fast track so the Miata and GT86 would feel like snails on that track. The Camaro seems like a better candidate to me. The LS engine is also bulletproof.
David Incorporated Esq.
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My car's ass is in surgery right now...
Almost all were made into Drift cars and abused to hell by the owner. Didn't want to deal with that. I only found one that wasn't extensively modified but it was an automatic and I didn't want that. Back then I didn't think if tracking nor modifying other than some cosmetic mods.
My car's ass is in surgery right now...
that's a pink sock.
David Incorporated Esq.
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Had to google this, now I'm upset.
Edit: And actually it's pretty easy, only problem was that the arm on the clutch fork shaft was frozen solid and couldn't be removed, so I had to disassemble a lot of stuff and cut the helper spring (fucker) so that it could rotate enough to let the engine back off the trans.
33-Hit-Combo
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My car's ass is in surgery right now...
What's the car to the right?
/drool...... I love these cars!
My car's ass is in surgery right now...
Oh, is that a bright yellow 944 I see next to it?
The music ain't coming from my car lol
Pretty sure my Olds will win the award for largest
Never get rid of the Olds, that thing is a beast!
My car's ass is in surgery right now...
Looks like progress! Are you going to be doing all the work yourself?
David Incorporated Esq.
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Yep! That's my Spec 944 race car, which I've only tracked and never raced. :/
I move around too much for work and I've always ended up in places that don't even run Spec 944. I figure I'm going to run it at LeMons once for fun (and be deducted 300 laps I'm sure) and then sell it. Eh maybe I'll just sell without risking a LeMons run damaging something.
Nope! Just engine removal and ancillary disassembly. Once it gets down to the heads I'm going to turn it over to a professional for break down, head stud swap and rebuild. I'm sure I could do it, but the chances of me messing up the timing are too big (dial indicators are used on the cams fuuuuuck that) and for the long-term life of the engine it'll be better off in the hands of a professional. It has to look like this to replace the studs.
Ain't nobody got time for that. Plus I'm sure there will be plenty of things they'll notice that need repair/replaced that I wouldn't be aware of. The whole intake/fuel injection system I'll be going through myself though.
Nope! Just engine removal and ancillary disassembly. Once it gets down to the heads I'm going to turn it over to a professional for break down, head stud swap and rebuild. I'm sure I could do it, but the chances of me messing up the timing are too big (dial indicators are used on the cams fuuuuuck that) and for the long-term life of the engine it'll be better off in the hands of a professional. It has to look like this to replace the studs.
Ain't nobody got time for that. Plus I'm sure there will be plenty of things they'll notice that need repair/replaced that I wouldn't be aware of. The whole intake/fuel injection system I'll be going through myself though.
I see. Can't blame you there, I'd do the same thing. Props to you for taking it that far yourself
Disassembling is easy. Putting everythingg togeather so you wont be left with any extra parts, now thats tricky
David Incorporated Esq.
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nabe_shogun
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I like this. Also I just now noticed you're also on zilvia as I was browsing through the pic thread and saw this car.
Oh I bet its a bitch, especially on an old Porsche. Getting the timing right, setting the tension of the belt right etc, its easier to get a professional do that
SliChillax
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http://jalopnik.com/heres-the-sad-new-face-of-the-2018-ford-mustang-1791263140
I literally burst out laughing when I saw it
I literally burst out laughing when I saw it
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
There are tons and tons of them for sale on AutoTrader all across the country. Of the 300 they will make for US, very few have sold thus far as there are close to 60 still waiting for an owner (there are still 200 or so waiting to be produced). That's crazy to me. And it's insane how many dealerships are trying to markup to $200,000!! Meanwhile others are reducing, and others are at MSRP.
http://jalopnik.com/heres-the-sad-new-face-of-the-2018-ford-mustang-1791263140
I literally burst out laughing when I saw it
I did a double take, because with all of those lines and angles up front, it almost looks fake. But nope. Totally real.
And just today I saw my first Shelby GT350 in action, and the sound it made down a straight was absolutely amazing. And it looks beautiful too. This basic Mustang is ugly as dog shit. What an awful update.
That is both depressive and disgusting. I can only hope the sale numbers tell Ford to shove this refresh up whoever decided this was an upgrade's ass. GT350's are guaranteed an upgrade in value lolhttp://jalopnik.com/heres-the-sad-new-face-of-the-2018-ford-mustang-1791263140
I literally burst out laughing when I saw it
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Anybody notice on the Mustang the weird line that runs at the bottom of the headlight for the amber strip? Before it used to be one solid straight headlight, now it looks like the amber has some weird protruding line?
Wtf is that?
Wtf is that?
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Also, to contribute:
Idk why, but it looks like a Need for Speed camera angle and with the lighting to match.
Idk why, but it looks like a Need for Speed camera angle and with the lighting to match.
SliChillax
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You do realize the GT350 will also get this facelift.
http://jalopnik.com/heres-the-sad-new-face-of-the-2018-ford-mustang-1791263140
I literally burst out laughing when I saw it
This has got to be one of the worst refreshes in a long time. BARF! GG 2017 Mustang owners, you just got free resale value.
If only they could figure out how to build a car that builds up boost by drifting.Also, to contribute:
Idk why, but it looks like a Need for Speed camera angle and with the lighting to match.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
They don't share bumpers with Mustangs, their fronts are completely different. They most likely won't get any facelifts.
SliChillax
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Yeah the GT350 is wider, you cant put a GT350 bumper on a normal Mustang I know. I still think they will redesign the GT350 for a facelift and while the bumper might have a chance at being ok, those horrible headlights cannot be different for the facelifted GT350.
Also, to contribute:
Idk why, but it looks like a Need for Speed camera angle and with the lighting to match.
Niiiice! Looking good there man.
m_shortpants
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jongkookie
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What kind of dirty are we talking about?
Real filthy mess or the fun kind of dirty?
If it's the second one, I'm sure we won't mind haha.
http://jalopnik.com/heres-the-sad-new-face-of-the-2018-ford-mustang-1791263140
I literally burst out laughing when I saw it
Honestly I'm more concerned about the neon green tires.
Radiation filled tires + a Cars and Coffee crowd... that's a recipe for a radioactive disaster.
Idk about the other guy, but mine is "its been fluctuating below and over freezing" dirty. The color does a real good job hiding it though