It's still using the 1ZZ-FE?
The XRS used the same 2ZZ-GE as the Celica GTS and the... Elise? Maybe tuned slightly differently.
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It's still using the 1ZZ-FE?
The XRS used the same 2ZZ-GE as the Celica GTS and the... Elise? Maybe tuned slightly differently.
Sounds more AMG to me, C63 to be exact.
David Incorporated Esq.
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Which is also pretty boring to me. Big V8s are so common that they're just not exciting. They sound good just not that interesting.
I have been super impressed with the wet weather traction of my Conti Extremecontact DWS tires. Got hit with a deluge of a rain storm with quite a bit of water on the highway and was able to comfortably drive at the speed limit with minimal hydroplaning. May have been driving a little faster than absolutely safe but the road wasn't very crowded and the car + those tires are very confidence inspiring.
That's pretty nice - EXCEPT the dash. That transplant looks REALLY janky, even though they tried to match the style on the door cards with those aluminum panels.
Charrettizard
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I have a headlight that is incredibly fogged up (looks like a cataract), does anyone have any advice on how to clean it without having to replace it with a new headlight?
I've always used restoration kits you can pick up at Autozone. They work great for a fair amount of time depending on how much you park in the sun.
I used to restore my headlight every couple of months, used UV protection products on it too. Spent $60 on all the products but I should've just gotten a new headlight like I did now.
The 3M kits are the best ones in my opinion. Might last a couple of months.
Ricko Suave
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He wasn't disagreeing, he was stating a fact.
You my friend have what the french call "mauvais goût". It is a very serious condition. I urge u to seek help.
BrokenEchelon
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I rather like my goût.
chickdigger802
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Why an I kinda wanting fiesta st?
Slaps myself. *
Slaps myself. *
Ricko Suave
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I admire your lack of an aesthetically rich visual pallet, and your confidence is inspiring.
David Incorporated Esq.
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So this thing followed me home.
Not mine just yet, but I'll be having a full inspection done tomorrow morning and if everything checks out (minus a few things so I can negotiate the price down a bit) I'll pick it up. It's an '82 and it has a whale tail and whale tails are the best.
Not mine just yet, but I'll be having a full inspection done tomorrow morning and if everything checks out (minus a few things so I can negotiate the price down a bit) I'll pick it up. It's an '82 and it has a whale tail and whale tails are the best.
MisterNoisy
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The $20 'headlight restoration' kits (Mother's makes a pretty nice one) work pretty well. It's easy if the hazing/damage is only on the outside of the assembly - you'll need to bake, fix and reglue if it's on both sides of the lens cover. If you want to prevent it from happening afterwards, the clear or light smoke vinyls from Headlight Armor work very well.
Gorgeous car - I envy you, sir.
Oh my oh my oh my. Please get it so that I can live vicariously through you.
How much are they asking for it? Congratulations in advance.
jongkookie
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Wow, I'm totally jelly. There's a red 964 that parks at my work and I seriously stop and stare for a bit and enjoy the view haha. Too bad the owner seems douchey, the times I've seen him, dude often looks like he's in a bad mood.
Also, the Mazdaspeed3 is done. Went to the dealer today armed with a pre-approval from a BMW backed loan company, threw out the fireworks from the start, and 2 hours later, the monthly payment got reduced by more than $100 bucks than what the dealer originally wanted, and they still managed to get it financed through Mazda's financing service. So the waiting game definitely helped us out.
The coolest thing about it, imo, the MS3 literally has the same paint as my Miata. 27A, or velocity red mica. We put my 6-7 year old Miata next to my bro's 2013 MS3, and my paint still looks brand new haha.
Ricko Suave
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Man, that's a nice car. I bet you looked like your avatar when you where driving that sweet thing home.
I love the 50's and 80's porches. 56' Porsche 356A in green with a tobacco interior or an 87 RUF Yellowbird. Either one of those beauties would be my dream Porsche.
Sat in a ST last week, interior was better than I expected, has nice front seats. Just didn't like how the dash is sort of popping out and that there wasn't much rear leg room.
Also, looking at the BRZ more, I'm starting to like it, though I'd probably put red vinyl over the tails. I also really wish it was a lift back.
Also, looking at the BRZ more, I'm starting to like it, though I'd probably put red vinyl over the tails. I also really wish it was a lift back.
congrats! iconic car.
would you mind taking a pic of it outside in the sun? I'd like to see how that red looks, real world.
David Incorporated Esq.
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Nice!
It can also double up as a BBQ during the hot Texas months with that wing
Yeah I'll BBQ some ribs so it always smells like delicious BBQ.
BBQ and motor oil, the manliest of scents.
jongkookie
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Not sure if this is what you're looking for, but here's pics from last year of my Miata.
I have more pics, but imgur is down for some reason and I can't access my profile lol. But if you're talking about the MS3, I'll post some this weekend.
chickdigger802
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gah miatas are so adorable.
4th gen one better still be adorable, or what's the point!
4th gen one better still be adorable, or what's the point!
Is the ford focus the way to go for new cars under 20k? the dealers are running great deals right now for like $3300 off so there are ones with leather interior and upgraded wheels and interior in 5 speed for $19,350 looking to start financing my first car and wondering if it is the way to go. looking for a hatchback with good mpg basically, and one that will be fun to drive.
Mazda3 with Skyactiv.
I was just looking at those, but I've driven them before and they're really stiff and for the same price I can get a focus with leather seats and the whole upgrade package for $1000 dues to the $3300 incentives at ford right now.
David Incorporated Esq.
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So I had that '82 911 SC inspected and it actually turned out pretty great. Agreed to a price with the owner--more than I wanted, less than he wanted so I'm satisfied--and I'll pick it up in a few days. Only pain is that my bank doesn't have any branches around here so I'm trying to think of a good way to make the deal secure so he can be confident in it. Anyone have experience with person to person deals without using straight cash?
You're nuts to go with the Focus, the interior is terrible. But $3300 is hard to pass up.
I was going to go with another VW but resale is bad, and the mazda 3's feel a little cheep inside, but mechanically they're great, I feel like the ford is a solid middle ground especially with the upgrades I can get thrown in. I will go and test drive some cars tomorrow, maybe i I will swing by a mazda dealer.
Every Focus I have ever driven felt far worse inside. It wasn't even a contest. The new ones don't look any better. Mazda3 interior might even be best in class, but I haven't sat in all of the latest offerings recently.
If you want something softer, I guess look at the new Malibu? As a customer, I'd rather you have a car that drives better to deliver the pizza on time
I am aiming for a hatch so I can take trips and such, I want a blend of practicality, fun, and reliability. The new golfs are boring and will lose value like crazy, subaru's are so boring now and the interior is terrible, and the Fit doesn't have enough punch to it. and pretty much anything will be faster than a jetta with 114 bph stock from 9 years ago.
Do you have to buy a new car NOW? Because the new Mazda3 with the new design language will be out soon in the fall. That's a whole new platform so you might like it better.
Yes, here's a mock-up, it will probably look similar:
Spyshot:
Like I said, it's a new platform.
Do some squats and firm up those butt cheeks you sissy.
It was lunges for this routine
and that's an even better reason for nice seats and suspensionjongkookie
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Haha. That's the first time I've heard someone call the 3rd gen's adorable. That term usually applies to the NA lol.
But I agree. If the 4th gen fails to look at least this good, I'll probably keep my current Miata and turn it into track rat and get myself a the upcoming RX-7 or whatever future rotary Mazda is planning to sell on 2017.
Fun fact, the Mazdaspeed3's suspension is much more comfortable than the standard Mazda3.
But if the Mazda6 is any indication, the next MZ3 should be pretty comfortable. Sat in one during my bro's test drive before getting the MS3, and while he loved how comfy the MZ6 was, that turbo boost got him weak on the knees, that's why he bought one lol.
chickdigger802
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Your car just looks like a silly grinning red blood cell :3
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