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The Automotive Discussion Thread
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If it's not BOV (real or fake), I'll say it blew its transmission and the owner put a more heavy duty gearbox in it with straight cut gears in it where every gear whines like reverse in a manual transmission car.
I completely disagree. It is amazing in white or black. The front is bigger than I thought, ut not terrible IMO.
You must be joking cos the taurus is pretty ugly.
David Incorporated Esq.
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I'm going to say the Taurus. It works better as a package even though the Fusion is better from certain angles.
C6 is far and away my favorite.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
The Taurus suffers from the EXACT same aesthetic problems as the Fusion. Nice looking front end, hideous and completely unfitting rear end.
I have no idea what Ford's designers are thinking of when they do this shit.
ClassyPenguin
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Fusion. Taurus looks bloated.
Why would it be his bov while he was accelerating? Turbo spool?.
Taurus. Fusion is pretty ugly with it's stretched fish face.
The Taurus looks muscular.
Former WRX owner, it was probably just an bigger turbo but with a bell mouth 4" downpipe. A bigger downpipe is one of the most important mods, and it *really* opens up the sound of the turbo. I had one with a stealthback exhaust and Accessport (4 inch downpipe, 3 inch exhaust, stock catback, remapped ECU), and my exhaust sounded the same as stock (no aftermarket Subaru "wubble"), but the turbo whistle was WAY louder. That could be all he had but I'm assuming a bigger turbo as well, if it was as fast as you say.
Probably not transmission whine, as that's pretty easy to distinguish from the whistle of a turbo.
Rhomega Beta
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I'm rather frustrated with my '97 Outback. About 2 months ago, I got a gas leak on the filler neck, got it fixed, but when I filled it up again, it started leaking again for a short while, then it stopped. I thought I might've overfilled the tank or something, but a month later, I filled it up again, and now it's still leaking. I'm taking it to the mechanic who fixed it in the first place on Wednesday. It's not leaking too much, since it's been 2 days and I'm still reading nearly full.
He might've done the snorkus delete, could have a boost leak off the uppipe... combo of things.
Not a BOV, that only makes a sound on shifts or letting off.
BrokenEchelon
Banned
Audi has greenlit the Q8 or: The X6 rival.
Incoming A7 on an SUV frame.
Incoming A7 on an SUV frame.
Lagspike_exe
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Drug dealers rejoice.
BrokenEchelon
Banned
Gonna leave this here for those who appreciate Rally cars and the wonderful music they produce:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33g-W9q4lp4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33g-W9q4lp4
ClassyPenguin
Banned
I so want to do a Dirtfish Rally school. Damn, being poor.
It certainly could be. I don't think I've ever heard one with a leaky uppipe, so I don't know how that sounds (I imagine really loud). The snorkus delete makes the turbo sound louder, but not nearly as much as downpipe/exhaust mods, especially as heard from the rear. I've known plenty of guys with upgraded turbos and exhausts, and the turbo noise is often just as OP described. I think it's the most likely explanation, but there are other explanations, like yours, that would make sense too.
My parents bought a 95 Windstar when they first came out and to be honest even with proper maintenance and upkeep it had so many problems. I think it went through 2 transmissions, head gaskets multiple times, fouled spark plugs like crazy.
Windstar is pretty notorious for drivetrain issues.
The best example of the sound that I can think of is a 747 taxiing on the runway with the turbines running.
Now that I think about it, could be overboosting/boost creeping? My boost will spike past 25psi sometimes if I'm not careful (I thought it was tuned for 18), according to my boost new gauge.
When it gets over 20ish, I start hearing this whine/scream... maybe he's doing something nuts along those lines intentionally?
"I'm gonna go and you catch-up"
LOL!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WoVBHfGiso&list=FLdBbwGZk4Rovkb7o-I_qPAQ&index=6&feature=plpp_video
LOL!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WoVBHfGiso&list=FLdBbwGZk4Rovkb7o-I_qPAQ&index=6&feature=plpp_video
twinturbo2
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I wish I had pics of it, but I saw my first Tesla Model S on the road. White, 19 inch wheels. It looks better in person.
To add @ culex and Skunkers:
Yeah, I think you're right about simple mods. Perhaps they're running catless, maybe an EWG?
Did it sound like this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CKmaX_GEtU
Yeah, I think you're right about simple mods. Perhaps they're running catless, maybe an EWG?
Did it sound like this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CKmaX_GEtU
Sounded similar, but higher pitch, and it did not stop at all. Guess I'll never find out, would be curious what the guy did with mods!
33-Hit-Combo
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fapfapfap.
Love me some French Racing Blue.
Not so hot spoiler... Would have much preferred something more subtle.
Love me some French Racing Blue.
Not so hot spoiler... Would have much preferred something more subtle.
fapfapfap.
Love me some French Racing Blue.
Not so hot spoiler... Would have much preferred something more subtle.
Subtle? Are you color blind?
33-Hit-Combo
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Subtle spoiler. I like subtle form when it comes to spoilers, regardless of functionality.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
That's why he called you color blind.
You don't like the spoiler, but you like the color. LOL
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
It's sexy as faaaaaawk, either way. Same color is available on the XKR-S.
Circle T
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Coincidentally, the other day I was passing by the Jag dealer here in Omaha, and noticed they have that exact car available. It is VERY awesome looking in person. I'm also not real hot on the wing, but the rest of the car is very striking....
http://www.jaguaromaha.com/new/Jaguar/2013-Jaguar-XKR-S-a2969e6b0a0d048e01ad552cb611b741.htm
PseudoKirby
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So because my boss won't pay me my paycheck, I am faced with a lein on my mr2 turbo, the body shop said they are going to put one on the car monday..
The made the front end look so nice too, I didn't think they were going to get it straight.. But I may never get to see the car again.
And about that wrx whine, there are a number of people tossing superchargers on subarus now..
The made the front end look so nice too, I didn't think they were going to get it straight.. But I may never get to see the car again.
And about that wrx whine, there are a number of people tossing superchargers on subarus now..
LowerLevel
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Sorry, I'm a chronic lurker, but I MUST say the Murano. I saw one yesterday myself and was completely appalled! That thing is horrendous!
Ok, back to lurking...
Is there some reason he's not paying you?
What kills you more, cancer or lead poisoning?
(yes, I forgot about my previous post. Some mod wanna combine them for me, be my guest!)
PseudoKirby
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There is no legitimate reason he isn't paying me, he just keeps saying he will. And I am going to lose my car monday if he doesn't, its been a month since he's paid me, and a week and a half since my car has been ready
I have a 2010 Fusion and I honestly prefer the style over the new one.
Lawyer up.
Yep. Don't be passive. Tell him your situation, and that if you don't get paid by tomorrow, you'll be suing for the back pay and the cost of the car if you lose it. This is not on you. (although I hope you don't go driving without insurance again)
... and lawyer fees!
That's quite a bit of power for such a small car. Should be a blast.
djSyndrome
Member
FWD
Yeah, but there's always the Breezy Farts twins for ~200hp RWD fun. Some of us need a usable backseat and cargo room
David Incorporated Esq.
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Wow, I didn't realize the curb weight on the Fiesta is under 2500 lbs. That is a seriously surprising amount of power for that much car. I'll say now, though, that if the car doesn't have a LSD it's going to be a waste.
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