twinturbo2
butthurt Heat fan
I think you guys will like these...
Popped up on a GTR facebook group that I'm a part of... This was at a Porsche dealership in Edmonton.
Were you able to sit in it, or was it locked up?
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Were you able to sit in it, or was it locked up?
Looks nice, looks almost new in that second pic.
Srs.
In my mind, N-Bomb is laughing while Alpha is this:
*walks away quickly*
Mattlikewhoa
Member
Nice nice. What kind of boost does that thing run, stock? Is boost creep common to the SR20 w/ mods? And please tell me you're not going to stance it!
Um... right now I believe the stock wastegate is set at like 7-8 or so PSI (0.55-0.65 bar). I haven't tinkered with a boost controller, because I have a Power FC that I'll be installing, and I plan to use the add on kit.
There's more general maintenance I want to complete to the engine before I swap in the really fun bits.
Boost creep can be there when you use a larger top mount turbo, but I have a plan of action for that (twin scroll manifold with dual MVS gates).
It's damn expensive to piece this type of setup together, so I've been taking my time.
And no, I'm not going to "stance" it. I plan to lower it some more once I throw on my TE's but nothing crazy.
Dat rear end. Hnnng.
But dat front end.
Co-signed...
I didn't take the shots sorry (I live in a different city). From what I understand, no one was able to touch it at this dealership.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Looks nice, looks almost new in that second pic.
Srs.
In my mind, N-Bomb is laughing while Alpha is this:
*walks away quickly*
Not even in the slightest. If he's going to make some asinine comment about something I didn't actually say, he'd better back it up with me legitimately saying it.
SaabKyle going over M3/M4
Had to drop my car off at the dealership for it's final "CPO inspection". Looked around in the meantime. Asked about the M4 of course. Didn't have any at the dealership. They are backed with orders until about Mid-November. There was a white M3 that was there today. The president of Haliburton ordered it, but decided he wanted the YB color instead. Apparently it was there for a few hours. Salesman went to go look for it to show me...and it had already been sold
My quest to see one in the flesh continues
Had to drop my car off at the dealership for it's final "CPO inspection". Looked around in the meantime. Asked about the M4 of course. Didn't have any at the dealership. They are backed with orders until about Mid-November. There was a white M3 that was there today. The president of Haliburton ordered it, but decided he wanted the YB color instead. Apparently it was there for a few hours. Salesman went to go look for it to show me...and it had already been sold
My quest to see one in the flesh continues
http://www.worldcarfans.com/114072978940/nissan-idx-still-under-development---report
I hope Nissan ends up building the idx, so we could see the return of a car on the level of the 240sx/Silvia.
I hope Nissan ends up building the idx, so we could see the return of a car on the level of the 240sx/Silvia.
twinturbo2
butthurt Heat fan
I saw a new 4 series in the wild for the first time the other day.SaabKyle going over M3/M4
Had to drop my car off at the dealership for it's final "CPO inspection". Looked around in the meantime. Asked about the M4 of course. Didn't have any at the dealership. They are backed with orders until about Mid-November. There was a white M3 that was there today. The president of Haliburton ordered it, but decided he wanted the YB color instead. Apparently it was there for a few hours. Salesman went to go look for it to show me...and it had already been sold
My quest to see one in the flesh continues
Gorgeous, but not that "oh holy shit" moment I had when I first saw a new Corvette. Still, I liked it a lot more than I thought I would.
Thanks! Yeah, it doesn't look 100% if you inspect it, but good enough for passers-by.
I can't wait to put these in.Ah, the stock ECU is not flexible enough? So you can't do some kind of open-source flash, or Ecutek or etc...
Boost creep can be there when you use a larger top mount turbo, but I have a plan of action for that (twin scroll manifold with dual MVS gates).
It's damn expensive to piece this type of setup together, so I've been taking my time.
And no, I'm not going to "stance" it. I plan to lower it some more once I throw on my TE's but nothing crazy.
Damn son, that's a beautiful squid. Twinscroll++ - I can vouch for this. How much exactly does one of those manifolds run? Also, what kind of intercooler do these things use?
I need to take a pic of this stanced-out bullshit '80s Prelude that some guy has at the local store-area. There's a huge roof rack on top that looks like it's half of the car's height. The thing looks ridiculous, and from the rear it really looks like the suspension has collapsed. If not for that, it would be a really clean example of a 30 year old car! #shame
What is it about Porsches that makes them love ruining lives?
http://www.autoblog.com/2014/07/30/parents-terminally-ill-child-sue-son-dies-charity-porsche/
http://www.autoblog.com/2014/07/30/parents-terminally-ill-child-sue-son-dies-charity-porsche/
Yep. The 4 series looks really good in person. They had a white one with black rims and black accents on display and I couldn't stop looking. Would have been a good chance to see the white M3 and directly compare the two.
About the Vette...man at this point I most likely can't get either one until next year anyway. I get one of these I'm making it exactly how I want and not just settling for one from the dealership. All on order for months. Next year I'll be in the home stretch of my car payment and it would be pretty great to experience life without a monthly statement.
Dat feel when plans dont work out like you've visioned ;_;
Well hey, on the bright side, you'll be driving a 335. That's awesome
It is.
But now I "need" moar power
*this could easily be solved by mods
Heh I edited my post before clicking your link
The allure of Dinan was that you could get it done at the dealership and it wouldn't really mess with your warranty. Welp since that's about to be done in a few weeks it doesn't have the same pull.
And from my limited reading on tunes there are some better options out there.
The allure of Dinan was that you could get it done at the dealership and it wouldn't really mess with your warranty. Welp since that's about to be done in a few weeks it doesn't have the same pull.
And from my limited reading on tunes there are some better options out there.
Dreams-Visions
Member
I love my 435i man. I like it from every single angle. And the interior is...
...man I love that car.
Throw that salt on me breh keep going
I've got a new M4 and my Z06 is coming in a couple months..
Oh wait, nope just kidding!
You'll get there Smokey. Positive thoughts.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
I'm sorry...but I just can't watch these videos. He's practically reading and going over the car manual in every "review" of his. It's so boring.
Jeremy Clarkson reviewed the Stingray Convertible
http://www.driving.co.uk/car-review...2014-chevrolet-corvette-stingray-convertible/
He liked it, but I'm surprised he thought it was better than the F-Type.
I found this paragraph amusing, though:
Magnetic ride, HUDs, and variable displacement are things GM pioneered.
http://www.driving.co.uk/car-review...2014-chevrolet-corvette-stingray-convertible/
He liked it, but I'm surprised he thought it was better than the F-Type.
I found this paragraph amusing, though:
Magnetic ride, HUDs, and variable displacement are things GM pioneered.
Paywall time for lots of //DRIVE content with the introduction of Drive+
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=30564
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=30564
David Incorporated Esq.
Member
How are you not fabulously titillated hearing someone recite the height, width, length and wheelbase of a car?!
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
I scrolled randomly through the video and came across a bit where he talks about the glove box and its pull handle...who gives a flying fuck?! Hahaha.
And the 'test drive' lasted all of 30 seconds.
Is it just me, or does he always sound snotted up/nasally? I don't post YT comments, but I've considered telling him he needs to blow his nose.
Nice video, sounds like the M4 would benefit from wider/grippier rear tires
Yeah. I've read/watched multiple reviews and they all say it really is a wild beast. In a good way. Guess it depends on what type of performance driving you'd like to have.
GHG
Member
Does anyone here have 1st hand experience with Dinan or any other chiptune company?
I'm thinking about getting the ECU tune done for my x6 but never done an ECU remap before so don't know what to expect. There is also one from PP Performance who claim they can get my 0-60 down to 4.7 seconds and torque over 700mn, which is quite frankly, nuts.
So any opinions on chiptunes here? Yay or Nay?
Yeah, my mom had like a '95 Bonneville that had a HUD in it. And the GM V8s was the first I ever heard of variable displacement.
On the opposite end from Clarkson... we have the Neon SRT-4 review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1Zw0eUCl2g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1Zw0eUCl2g
Mattlikewhoa
Member
I totally agree ^_^
I just prefer to use more stand alone units then anything else really. I haven't pushed the limits of the stock ECU on a SR20. I go with what the popular tuners use in my area. The power FC unit is a bit old, but it's still a solid option for this platform. Plus I had used one in my S14 a while back with no issues.
This one was $1600 US plus $200 for the downpipe, but I got hooked up, so I came out spending a lot less. As for the intercooler, you can run whatever you'd like really. I'm planning to run a Blitz SC model myself.
The YT copycats are even better. I used to watch a lot of his videos but now I just can't stand it unless there is something I really want to see. They are VERY detailed but SOOOOO boring.
"Hey everybody, how's it going? Today, I'm going to be taking a .." zzzZZZZzzzz
The latest /Drive videos are unsurprisingly getting hammered in down votes. The stuff they are doing is not cheap to produce and I totally understand. I'll probably subscribe close to the end of the season and catch up.
David Incorporated Esq.
Member
I've never followed /Drive religiously, what are they doing? Oh wait are you talking about the ones where Mike Spinelli lists specs and gives the car a rating on their strange scale?
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Yeah, /Drive doesn't need a subscription. They need to cut back on their expenses from what I read of Harris' opine. They also need more original programming and not rely so much on travel destinations and shit.
Plus, as much as I love Chris, he is a shtick at this point...a one trick pony who drifts 90% of a video. It's just not much fun to watch anymore.
In all honesty, Carlos Lago of Motor Trend has taken over as the best automotive media personality on YouTube. He has a natural charisma, presents well, has fantastic incite into every cars specs, does the status quo runs (0-60, 1/4 mile, braking, etc), explains weaknesses and strengths, and making it very clear if the weaknesses hurt the car much, or if at all.
On the flip side, Motor Trend also employs that oaf Johnny Lieberman, who is absolutely gut-wrenchingly corny and hard to watch.
Black Ice.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Vacuum and Fabreeze your carpets.
This. Anything less is just covering it up.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Am I the only one who hates them? They're so gross and ugly looking...plus when it rains and they squeak on your shoes it's like nails on a chalkboard.
*shudder*
Co-worker got a 04 911 Turbo a week ago. Right now it's his weekend car. We both have 335i, although his is a bit newer than mine. So of course we usually have moments throughout the week where we nerd out about cars and what we want. He's always wanted an older (like 90s model or so) Porsche, but I guess he found one he was happy with. Can't stop talking about how quick it is.
Tomorrow during lunch we go joy riding on the freeways. Mid-Friday hypeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Tomorrow during lunch we go joy riding on the freeways. Mid-Friday hypeeeeeeeeeeeeee
David Incorporated Esq.
Member
Not the only one--they are the Crocs of cars.