chickdigger802
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sony bringing maybe the first smartphone cradle reciever. $250.
http://blog.sony.com/press/sony-announces-the-first-smartphone-cradle-receiver/
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sony bringing maybe the first smartphone cradle reciever. $250.
http://blog.sony.com/press/sony-announces-the-first-smartphone-cradle-receiver/
Viperbah
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Rumblings about the leaked specs for the C7 Z06, 620hp/650tq
http://gmauthority.com/blog/2014/01...-leak-features-more-torque-than-outgoing-zr1/
so I guess it's not N/A then (look at the tq)
http://gmauthority.com/blog/2014/01...-leak-features-more-torque-than-outgoing-zr1/
so I guess it's not N/A then (look at the tq)
jongkookie
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Say hello to the new Supra(?)!
It supposedly has a reworked version of the excellent V8 found in the IS-F, paired with the excellent 8 speed auto from the IS-F as well... this might give the M3/M4 a run for it's money if Lexus nails this, and just going by the IS-F, it certainly is possible. I also really like how it looks especially that grille. It looks ugly on their normal cars, but it fits really well with the RC-F for some reason.
I'm kidding about the Supra part as it supposedly is coming thanks to that joint venture with BMW, but you might as well call this a Supra anyway as it pretty much is a brand new Supra disguised as a Lexus.
It supposedly has a reworked version of the excellent V8 found in the IS-F, paired with the excellent 8 speed auto from the IS-F as well... this might give the M3/M4 a run for it's money if Lexus nails this, and just going by the IS-F, it certainly is possible. I also really like how it looks especially that grille. It looks ugly on their normal cars, but it fits really well with the RC-F for some reason.
I'm kidding about the Supra part as it supposedly is coming thanks to that joint venture with BMW, but you might as well call this a Supra anyway as it pretty much is a brand new Supra disguised as a Lexus.
chickdigger802
Banned
rc-f feels... a bit nissany.
best looking modern lexus.
on the other hand... sti leaked.
meh.
best looking modern lexus.
on the other hand... sti leaked.
meh.
Viperbah
Member
Eh, I like it
Say hello to the new Supra(?)!
It supposedly has a reworked version of the excellent V8 found in the IS-F, paired with the excellent 8 speed auto from the IS-F as well... this might give the M3/M4 a run for it's money if Lexus nails this, and just going by the IS-F, it certainly is possible. I also really like how it looks especially that grille. It looks ugly on their normal cars, but it fits really well with the RC-F for some reason.
I'm kidding about the Supra part as it supposedly is coming thanks to that joint venture with BMW, but you might as well call this a Supra anyway as it pretty much is a brand new Supra disguised as a Lexus.
Oh God. That looks amazing. My girlfriend is really wanna get that bad. And considering she's gotten a massive raise this year, she'll probably get it too.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Say hello to the new Supra(?)!
It supposedly has a reworked version of the excellent V8 found in the IS-F, paired with the excellent 8 speed auto from the IS-F as well... this might give the M3/M4 a run for it's money if Lexus nails this, and just going by the IS-F, it certainly is possible. I also really like how it looks especially that grille. It looks ugly on their normal cars, but it fits really well with the RC-F for some reason.
I'm kidding about the Supra part as it supposedly is coming thanks to that joint venture with BMW, but you might as well call this a Supra anyway as it pretty much is a brand new Supra disguised as a Lexus.
I saw the leaks of this car from a few weeks ago...and yeah, looks stupendous. The few cars in Lexus' stable that the grille works on. I may reaaaaally consider this because the interiors of new Lexus' look great.
rokkerkory
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Say hello to the new Supra(?)!
It supposedly has a reworked version of the excellent V8 found in the IS-F, paired with the excellent 8 speed auto from the IS-F as well... this might give the M3/M4 a run for it's money if Lexus nails this, and just going by the IS-F, it certainly is possible. I also really like how it looks especially that grille. It looks ugly on their normal cars, but it fits really well with the RC-F for some reason.
I'm kidding about the Supra part as it supposedly is coming thanks to that joint venture with BMW, but you might as well call this a Supra anyway as it pretty much is a brand new Supra disguised as a Lexus.
Glad they kept and made the V8 better. Looks pretty nice esp the interior. I hope the 8spd is as good as a DCT.
But does it have real tail pipes?
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Glad they kept and made the V8 better. Looks pretty nice esp the interior. I hope the 8spd is as good as a DCT.
But does it have real tail pipes?
They're not integrated into the bumper, and you can see them running to their individual muffler canisters, so yes they aren't faux-tips.
rokkerkory
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I know, I was just jesting.
I am really happy Lexus is stepping their game up. Even the new IS is very nice competitor to 3 series, C class, etc.
This makes me itch to upgrade.
GungHo
Single-handedly caused Exxon-Mobil to sue FOX, start World War 3
Marry her.
chickdigger802
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so many physical buttons!
Anybody drive a recent lexus? how is there entertainment reciever thing? Don't they use something similar to bmw and what not with the trackball/mouse kinda thing?
looks even better on video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-McTgI6rec
fucking hot. the interior looks dreary though, bog standard Lexus. a unique interior for this one would have been great.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-McTgI6rec
fucking hot. the interior looks dreary though, bog standard Lexus. a unique interior for this one would have been great.
whatsinaname
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Looks great. Hope they tone it down for release like they did with the GT86.
lots of hi-res pictures of the RC-F:
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/lexus-rc-f-coupe/full/#photo-2138645/
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/lexus-rc-f-coupe/full/#photo-2138645/
chickdigger802
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/drive does reviews now?
so weird to see chris harris review a volt.
so weird to see chris harris review a volt.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Wtf wha?
How's that rock of yours that you've been living under? Harris' Drive videos are some of the most popular on YouTube for the past 2 years or so...
Roude Leiw
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so many physical buttons!
Anybody drive a recent lexus? how is there entertainment reciever thing? Don't they use something similar to bmw and what not with the trackball/mouse kinda thing?
exterior looks awesome but the interior is horrible.
rokkerkory
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looks interesting for sure, more choices for enthusiasts. im glad the v8 is still there.
Haha, maybe.
I just talked to her about it and she says while she loves it, she can get an IS-F for about half the price and then get a 06-07 M Coupe too if she really wanted. So I think she's down to grab the IS-F instead...
Question for you fellas, has anyone here ever purchased a vehicle that was reported stolen on a CarFax?
I'm looking at a couple G35 coupes and while everything else on the reports look good, the fact it was reported stolen is really nagging me. Is there anything I'd need to be aware of or look out for?
I'm looking at a couple G35 coupes and while everything else on the reports look good, the fact it was reported stolen is really nagging me. Is there anything I'd need to be aware of or look out for?
chickdigger802
Banned
no drive does actual reviews now with scores and shit.
He didn't even attempt to get that volt sideways.
Nothing really more than the usual stuff you get a trustworthy mechanic to go through.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
A review is a review with or without scores...he's been doing them for ages.
And who cares how he drove the car? GT86 culture right thurr.
Yeah, exactly. Who the fuck wants a Volt going sideways in a review? The car will never be used like that. It'd be like trying to get an SUV to go sideways... unlikely to happen EVER in the car's usage. It has zero sportiness to it.
rokkerkory
Member
I would think a slight bump over current IS-F sedan? Probably 70-75k nicely loaded. Mid 60k to start.
jongkookie
Member
If it's the same as the IS-F then yeah, it'll be as good. It's probably one of the best torque converters in existence.
More news:
New Mazda Miata info and what's this... an RX-7 revival?!
Sadly, no real info yet until the magazine comes out. And yeah, if that's how the car is gonna look like, I might be out... that looks horrible mash up of an F-Type and a Miata. @___@
But, there's some info about the new Miata:
This comes from I believe the owner of a Mazda parts distributor... it was posted on the Miata forums a couple of days ago. Rumors point to a Detroit or Chicago reveal, but they are rumors of course, so we'll see.
BrokenEchelon
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RC-F looks great except for the front. Nothing can save the fuckugly predator, four-eyes garbage, and I love big grilles.
So that's probably 70k starting in Canada. Would love if it was 50k starting.
It isn't a "Chris Harris on Cars" video. Content wise those were amazing because Chris went so in depth at the key areas and almost took us for a ride, but in this video all he really says is the car is quiet. The actual video isn't even 3 minutes long!
There's nothing wrong with reviewing the Volt, but I find it kind of worrying that he is doing short reviews like this. He did sound happy so hopefully he will be on longer videos.
Just like how they'll embarrass themselves with their exteriors. Wake me up when they bring back the quattro, legitimately.
All that RC-F does is makes me want a new legit Supra.
STI looks disappointing period. Maybe its performance will warrant a look though since people had a lot of good to say about the WRX performance.
Glad I held off on going for a Boss, the Eco Boost 2015 beat it around their track. The 5.0 is going to give some serious performance for the money, let alone any special models they have coming off of it. I have a feeling its going to shock some people. And L.O.L. at the people saying the interior is trash... Its a Mustang people.
Huh?
Says the guy talking about the 2015 Mustang. Now *that's* how a company can embarrass itself with exterior design.
Still trying to sort out my turbo mess.
I've confirmed with several other shops that the dealer price for a turbo is around $1000, so my current mechanic (who I trust and have used for a long time) is charging me the dealer price plus the standard markup. In addition, there's a 2-year warranty attached, which makes me feel better about going through him.
I posted a help wanted thread on NASIOC and got a response from somebody from Quebec, who has a turbocharger with 30k miles on it, for (presumably) much cheaper. I've also found some on eBay, but getting a new one from a reputable aftermarket supplier will still cost me at least $850.
Basically, I'm stuck between buying a cheaper or aftermarket option and getting it installed by someone I don't trust or know, or paying a premium for a part with a warranty from a mechanic I trust.
Sucks, basically.
At this point, I'm bringing my car in Monday morning to my normal mechanic so he can confirm what the problem is, then we'll go from there. I'll probably just try to get him to give me a break on the cost of the part since I've given him so much business in the past.
I've confirmed with several other shops that the dealer price for a turbo is around $1000, so my current mechanic (who I trust and have used for a long time) is charging me the dealer price plus the standard markup. In addition, there's a 2-year warranty attached, which makes me feel better about going through him.
I posted a help wanted thread on NASIOC and got a response from somebody from Quebec, who has a turbocharger with 30k miles on it, for (presumably) much cheaper. I've also found some on eBay, but getting a new one from a reputable aftermarket supplier will still cost me at least $850.
Basically, I'm stuck between buying a cheaper or aftermarket option and getting it installed by someone I don't trust or know, or paying a premium for a part with a warranty from a mechanic I trust.
Sucks, basically.
At this point, I'm bringing my car in Monday morning to my normal mechanic so he can confirm what the problem is, then we'll go from there. I'll probably just try to get him to give me a break on the cost of the part since I've given him so much business in the past.
Dude... just buy a used one. A turbo is not some magical piece of armor in an RPG lol, they are pretty basic and it's fine to get a used one. Just ask the guy to show you there's no shaft play. And if he has a good reputation on NASIOC, go through him.
Don't pay for a new one. You can get a better AFTERMARKET turbo for $1k that'll give you more power if tuned for it... so why pay that much for an OEM one?
The issue is finding someone to install it that I can trust. I found a cheaper mechanic who doesn't have the necessary tools to remove a Subaru turbo, and I have yet to find an aftermarket tuning shop that has a good reputation in my area.
Having the peace of mind that it's covered if anything goes wrong in the next couple of years is worth a lot to me.
Like I said though--the first step is getting the problem diagnosed for sure. I feel pretty confident I can get my mechanic down on the price, especially since I'll probably have him install a new up pipe at the same time.
I'll update you after I get it checked out on Monday. Thanks for your advice so far, I really appreciate it.
JF Musial said on Twitter that these Test\Drive videos are not going to interfere with or replace any of the other content they are putting out. These are meant more for consumers and they are just trying to expand what they offer.
Thanks. I'll check it tonight when I get home from work. For whatever stupid reason "Vehicles" is a blocked category on my work internet.
Believe me, I'll do my due diligence before I go through with anything.
badscooter
Member
As someone who's car was stolen, recovered with minor body damage, and restored to dealer condition, just get an independent mechanic to check over it. I would also check to see how long the owner who had it stolen kept it. Might be indicative of something.
It shouldn't be an automatic disqualification (much like accidents nowadays), just make sure you get an appropriate price.
Viperbah
Member
Yeah. I am 50/50 if GM will do another ZR1, if they do im sure it will be north of 700 hp.
I have a feeling the rumor mixed up the hp and tq, but I guess we will see on Monday. If not, then the LT4 is going to be a monster with minimal mods.
The numbers for these new cars are crazy now, I feel like even the base C7 is too much car for 90% of people that buy it.
YuriLowell
Member
Evo 9 is a better car, but the Evo X is a more comfortable car to live with.
jongkookie
Member
FUUU... 67k miles and the shocks are leaking.
Dealer wants me to pay $900 bucks to replace them.
Thankfully Cobb Plano and Track Dog Racing are 45 minutes away from me, I'm probably gonna give them a call next week after I decide if I go for aftermarket shocks or stay with the OEM Bilsteins Mazda installed.
Dealer wants me to pay $900 bucks to replace them.
Thankfully Cobb Plano and Track Dog Racing are 45 minutes away from me, I'm probably gonna give them a call next week after I decide if I go for aftermarket shocks or stay with the OEM Bilsteins Mazda installed.
whatsinaname
Member
FUUU... 67k miles and the shocks are leaking.
Dealer wants me to pay $900 bucks to replace them.
Thankfully Cobb Plano and Track Dog Racing are 45 minutes away from me, I'm probably gonna give them a call next week after I decide if I go for aftermarket shocks or stay with the OEM Bilsteins Mazda installed.
That seems rather high, even for a dealer. Or is that for all four?
jongkookie
Member
Oops, yeah, it's all four shocks unfortunately.
Btw, how long can I run these shocks before they completely fail?
There's a .001% chance I'll be able to buy the shocks this month, maybe at the end of February at the latest... am I gonna break more things if I keep running them?
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Not really. Your car is just going to ride like absolute shit. Incredibly harsh. It won't stop bouncing on the roads and highways - it's going to feel like you're driving on a water bed. Turning will be scary, as your body will lean sideways like all hell the worse it gets.
whatsinaname
Member
Are those the original shocks from the factory?
I don't think it will lead to any immediate catastrophic failures but you will definitely notice worse braking and handling.
Snkfanatic
Banned
I can't....what?
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