AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
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godofcookery
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AlphaSnake said:
daaamn. very nice.
twinturbo2
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AlphaSnake said:
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
I just came back from a 120 mile drive and had a blast. I went to my girlfriend's house, and then to my brother's house. I stalled it once at the very, very beginning (I got nervous when a car pulled up my fucking ass), but I fired it right back up and took off. Didn't stall again after that. What I learned is that revs are very important and that I shouldn't be too worried about feeding into the throttle. 2K RPMs gives the car healthy momentum forward as the RPMs begin to drop, and then I can keep the clutch at the grab, feed some more throttle and let off.
Since I have the synchro rev-match, bucking on shifts is non-existent here (only if you shift too quick at a slow speed). This 120 mile drive really helped me familiarize myself with the car. Both of the neighborhoods I was at have a ton of stop signs so I got some solid practice in. Woo!
Since I have the synchro rev-match, bucking on shifts is non-existent here (only if you shift too quick at a slow speed). This 120 mile drive really helped me familiarize myself with the car. Both of the neighborhoods I was at have a ton of stop signs so I got some solid practice in. Woo!
godofcookery
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Congrats man! As for me, I loved my first drive with the G37! Although i did baby it completely, it was a great compliant ride, and I want to start using the 7AT to see what kind of fun I can have after the initial "break in" period. or so they say...
MWS Natural
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Congrats on the purchases guys, TEAM NISMO for the win! We must stick together because BMW-GAF is very powerful lol. I recently got a raise so once I pay off a few outstanding things I will finally have extra cash to hook up my ride the way I have wanted to for a while.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
MWS Natural said:
Forgive me if I missed/forget it, what Nissan do you drive again?
godofcookery
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MWS Natural said:
even though noone asked, I am too excited about this to not post!
twinturbo2
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My mom has a 350Z Roadster, so yeah.MWS Natural said:
sadaiyappan
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My brother has an Infiniti G35. He let me drive it, it felt alright. I think he should have gone with a Nissan Z though. Does the Z have back seats?
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
godofcookery said:
even though noone asked, I am too excited about this to not post!
Nice, man! Time to get some new wheels and a drop. Set the car off.
godofcookery
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AlphaSnake said:Nice, man! Time to get some new wheels and a drop. Set the car off.
heh, damn dude! lemee pay something towards the car first! BTW, i am still super jealous of your 370, just that i couldnt handle the road noise. AND that's the bloody color i wanted.
I will have to get a Twin Turbo kit. maybe a supercharger? hm...twinturbo2
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Confirmed: The Dodge Viper will return in 2012, but it won't have much Ferrari or Maserati influence. Damn, and I was looking forward to the scuderia getting their hands on the snake...
http://detnews.com/article/20101201/AUTO01/12010326/1148/auto01/Chrysler-to-resurrect-Viper
http://detnews.com/article/20101201/AUTO01/12010326/1148/auto01/Chrysler-to-resurrect-Viper
twinturbo2
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"Fast and the Furious" actor Paul Walker takes some time out during the filming of "Fast 5" to compete in the 25 Hours of Thunderhill.
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2010/12/ask-any-racer-any-real-racer/
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2010/12/ask-any-racer-any-real-racer/
YuriLowell
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MWS Natural said:
BMW GAF UNITE.
I might be purchasing my 4th BMW. 89 325IX. My second E30.
Jamesfrom818
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Conceited said:
No wonder he always drives one in the F&F movies.
MWS Natural
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AlphaSnake said:
Pein said:
My mother's 03 Town and Country was horrible. We were scared to own it without a warranty after all the expensive repairs that were covered under the factory warranty.
Eventually it got totalled in a non-injuring accident and we got a Sienna. It drives a hell lot better even though its a mini-van.
twinturbo2
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My parents owned a first-gen LeBaron convertible, a '91 Grand Caravan, a '99 Intrepid and an '02 Grand Cherokee. The first three ran for hundreds of thousands of miles no problem, and the latter one is still used by my dad- 160K miles and still running strong.Zyzyxxz said:
I have some nostalgia for Chrysler. If I can't get a Fiat 500, I may get a Dodge Challenger instead. Speaking of the Challenger, job 1 for the '11 models is tomorrow.
RustyNails
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AutomotiveGAF, I need halp. My front controllers in Honda Accord 2001 are wonky. A year ago a mechanic advised me to change them so that I don't lose my tires while driving. I thought he was trying to milk money off me and now I went to a different mechanic who also told me to change them. Total price is about $500 including wheel alignment. I googled the front controllers (upper and lower for both the tires) and four of them come at a cost of about $250-$280.
My question is, is this a serious problem and should I go with the $500 guy despite the fact that online the parts are cheaper? I really don't wanna spend more money on this car. I got it for $2000 (has about 130k miles) and already spent $400 on other problems: Oil container leak and tire change.
My question is, is this a serious problem and should I go with the $500 guy despite the fact that online the parts are cheaper? I really don't wanna spend more money on this car. I got it for $2000 (has about 130k miles) and already spent $400 on other problems: Oil container leak and tire change.
Lionheart1827
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AlphaSnake said:
Oy, fellow NYer eh? How do you feel about those new "gold" license plates? I cant stand them, so glad I still have my blue/white one, but it sucks because now I cant get a vanity plate.
Very nice car though.
twinturbo2
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I wonder if Vin Diesel has some muscle cars in his garage, too...Conceited said:
Lionheart1827 said:Oy, fellow NYer eh? How do you feel about those new "gold" license plates? I cant stand them, so glad I still have my blue/white one, but it sucks because now I cant get a vanity plate.
As a NJ driver I was quite surprised when I saw the new NY plates, I hate the yellow/gold color personally as I have had two bright red cars and it just doesn't work. Didn't even bother with a front plate for my latest ride, the less ugly yellow to look at the better.
You made the right move IMO.I'm scared to imagine what other nasty color combo my state thinks of next.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
I've gotten used to them. They look decent on dark colored cars.
YuriLowell
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Alucrid said:
This.
Vanity plates just scream for attention.
twinturbo2
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The Chevrolet Aveo is getting a name change when the next-gen model debuts next year. Say hello to the Chevrolet Sonic.
http://jalopnik.com/5708383/chevrolet-sonic-is-the-new-aveo
And yes, Jalopnik commenters beat the Sega jokes to the ground already. :lol
http://jalopnik.com/5708383/chevrolet-sonic-is-the-new-aveo
And yes, Jalopnik commenters beat the Sega jokes to the ground already. :lol
Jamesfrom818
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twinturbo2 said:The Chevrolet Aveo is getting a name change when the next-gen model debuts next year. Say hello to the Chevrolet Sonic.
http://jalopnik.com/5708383/chevrolet-sonic-is-the-new-aveo
And yes, Jalopnik commenters beat the Sega jokes to the ground already. :lol
So they photoshopped it to be blue? Did they also call it Knuckles instead since its red?
twinturbo2
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The Aveo concept study WAS blue, come to think of it. :lolJamesfrom818 said:
I just bought an Alfa Romeo 147.
Does this fit into the 'cool car' club?
Considering it originally came out in 2001 the car 'looks wise' out does your average Ford Fiesta/Focus, of which i wanted to avoid because I didn't want to be like everyone else. :lol
It's replacing a Renault Clio, so it wasn't very difficult for it to be amazing in my eyes.
Does this fit into the 'cool car' club?
Considering it originally came out in 2001 the car 'looks wise' out does your average Ford Fiesta/Focus, of which i wanted to avoid because I didn't want to be like everyone else. :lol
It's replacing a Renault Clio, so it wasn't very difficult for it to be amazing in my eyes.
The Bookerman
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Rumor has it the Honda CR-Z will come out with non hybrid versions of the car. 1.6L Turbo Engine with around 160 hp, and another version with 200hp.
If that rumor comes true, I'll be picking up a cr-z
If that rumor comes true, I'll be picking up a cr-z
Jamesfrom818
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The Bookerman said:Rumor has it the Honda CR-Z will come out with non hybrid versions of the car. 1.6L Turbo Engine with around 160 hp, and another version with 200hp.
If that rumor comes true, I'll be picking up a cr-z
I was looking at the CR-Z at the LA Auto Show and it really looks nice. I'd love to have one as a daily driver.
Jamesfrom818
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My next fast white car is going to get a TLGEESE vanity plate.Alucrid said:
Jamesfrom818
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How about dark blue and white stang with yellow accents.Alucrid said:
Tallgeese II color scheme
twinturbo2
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Consumer Reports scored it too low to recommend it. Take that as you will.The Bookerman said:Rumor has it the Honda CR-Z will come out with non hybrid versions of the car. 1.6L Turbo Engine with around 160 hp, and another version with 200hp.
If that rumor comes true, I'll be picking up a cr-z
Jamesfrom818 said:
My issue with the CR-Z is that it seems like a car nobody really wants.
So you want a sporty coupe that gets good mileage?
Why not get a Fiat 500 or even a 4-door Ford Fiesta both which will both get better mileage and cost less too without being a Hybrid. Sure they may not be as fast but they are probably fun to drive still. Both have a backseat, the Fiats is cramped but at least it has one while the Fiesta has real usable rear seating.
The CR-Z is limited to be 2 seater only, it costs more, and most of all I know this will be subjective but it looks the worst out of the three cars I am comparing.
I find it a hard sale.
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