BoobPhysics101
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reilo said:
NO MAN, YOUR OPINION IS WRONG!
Just kidding, but now you're making me want to drive a speed6.
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NO MAN, YOUR OPINION IS WRONG!
Just kidding, but now you're making me want to drive a speed6.
Make sure to drive one with a proper transmission fluid. Once I put some Redline in it, it made a world of difference. I had the misfortune on learning how to drive a stick on it, and man is that thing unforgiving. But once I mastered it, it flies.BoobPhysics101 said:
BoobPhysics101
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reilo said:
That might be tough. Hell, it'll be tough to even find one to drive, they're kind of rare. It would make an awesome sleeper daily driver though. Does it get decent gas mileage or is it like a WRX, low 20's at best?
Well, I got a "new" car. I bought a 1989 Buick Riviera off of eBay. Paid $3300 for it, with an additional $900 to get it shipped to my place.
It's pretty nice. Very comfortable. Has a digital instrument panel and touchscreen dash, which is pretty cool for the time. It controls the radio, AC, displays any warnings, has a compass, and even has a calendar where you can set reminders. Here's some crappy photos. I'll try to get some better ones if my iPhone 4S ever ships.
It's pretty nice. Very comfortable. Has a digital instrument panel and touchscreen dash, which is pretty cool for the time. It controls the radio, AC, displays any warnings, has a compass, and even has a calendar where you can set reminders. Here's some crappy photos. I'll try to get some better ones if my iPhone 4S ever ships.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
ascii42 said:Well, I got a "new" car. I bought a 1989 Buick Riviera off of eBay. Paid $3300 for it, with an additional $900 to get it shipped to my place.
It's pretty nice. Very comfortable. Has a digital instrument panel and touchscreen dash, which is pretty cool for the time. It controls the radio, AC, displays any warnings, has a compass, and even has a calendar where you can set reminders. Here's some crappy photos. I'll try to get some better ones if my iPhone 4S ever ships.
Holy shit...that is awesome!!
TurtleSnatcher
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Wait that was standard in 89??
Mind blown!!
Mind blown!!
reilo said:
Interior also looks pretty interesting. Only thing I don't really like is how big it looks. Sick of how gigantic cars are getting.
reilo said:
Sweet Jesus that looks incredible to me. Perfect blend of Infiniti M50 and Audi A7 and just a soupçon of Maserati Quattroporte.
the_log_ride
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That Takeri concept looks great to me.
And hell yeah to that Riviera!
And hell yeah to that Riviera!
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Zyzyxxz said:
FUCK! That's what it is. It's been bothering me since I saw it.
Apparently this is what the Toyobaru is going to look like. God they fucked up the nose so bad. Looked so bad on the last two concepts, still looks bad now. Looks overdesigned, like a Toyota in the front and.. a subaru in the back. EDIT: Derp, its from an modellista catalogue. I hope that's heavily modified though, shape of headlights and nose is still bad.
Also the new 3 series is one of the ugliest vehicles ever conceived by man. Who knew that Bangle leaving would produce even a single terribad looking BMW. It looks constipated at the nose.
Also the new 3 series is one of the ugliest vehicles ever conceived by man. Who knew that Bangle leaving would produce even a single terribad looking BMW. It looks constipated at the nose.
enzo_gt said:
Agreed on both cars. The concept ft-86 looked much better, I was really hoping it would turn out good. So what are our other options, the Scion FR-S and Subaru's version? Perhaps those will turn out better.
As for the 3 series, I didn't like the E90 (last gen) either, but I did like the E92 (Coupe). But from what I understand, there won't be a 3 series coupe anymore? That the new coupe will instead be labeled as the 4 series?
TurtleSnatcher
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Can barely tell the difference from the 2010 model my boss drives...
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
TurtleSnatcher said:
Really? The headlights are completely different shape...rectangular vs. well...something very angled. Different lighting pattern too. Different grille (note the bars are now horizontal).
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Tails are now longer and don't have that ugly dip at the narrow point closest to the center of the trunk. This is the old car:
This is the new car:
This is the new car:
Epic Tales of Penis
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What do you guys think of protective film covers for headlights and taillights?
Epic Tales of Penis
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For the point raised above and in terms of chips and such. I have buddies that use it for a "tint" look but some of the colours look too extreme.reilo said:
surrealist
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ascii42 said:
Shiiet. You never have to look out the windshield again.
AlphaSnake said:
Thanks for the Alpha. I was struggling to find the difference between the updated and old models (except for AWESOME new headlights). I always thought the rearend of the A4 looked..off. Now that the taillights are longer it might complete the looks.
To have those 2 pics side by side really highlights the difference.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Yep, I agree. The tails of the S4 used to look like sad clown eyes with the way they drooped down. Now they basically have the A6's taillights, which is nice.
TurtleSnatcher
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Just got my Coupe tinted. Love the look 
Did 35% on the sides and 20% on the back. Shitty phone pics incoming! Sorry for the size :|
This was it before
Did 35% on the sides and 20% on the back. Shitty phone pics incoming! Sorry for the size :|
This was it before
Sucks being a student and in Japan, can't afford a car :\ I really wanted a Pontiac Solstice back in the day, never got around to buying one.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xkoq55_solstice-sports-fr-best-motoring-int_auto
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xkoq55_solstice-sports-fr-best-motoring-int_auto
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
enzo_gt said:
This car is a fuckton of fail. From that ghastly interior, to the anemic power (210HP/180TQ), to the bland, boring, and uninspired rear end. After all that time, this is what they bring us? What a joke. Plus, the concept model weighed in at 2800lbs without a whole bunch of safety accessories and such. Expect this "lightweight" to come in at just over 3000lbs in its production form once the requisite airbags and safety features are put in.
Plus with a rumored price tag of $24K (for a fucking Scion, seriously!?), why in God's name would anyone buy this over a used 370Z? Or hell, a new base 370Z with a dealer incentive. Unless there's a high-powered 300HP turbo version in the works set to debut in the same year, this one is a sitting duck.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
reilo said:
Haha, seriously.
I was excited initially by the prospect of a Toyota sports car that may compete with the Z. And then someone at Toyota slipped and mentioned this would be a car to take on the MX-5 Miata - at which point I LOL'd and stopped caring.
33-Hit-Combo
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AlphaSnake said:
There were rumours that it would compete with a 350/370? I didn't expect much in the way of power when they said it was inspired by the AE86.
twinturbo2
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Here it is, the first US-spec Fiat 500 Abarth spotted in the wild.
The only visual differences between the US-spec version and the European version involve the placement of the fuel filler and the license plate holder being reshaped to accommodate US license plates, two things that are also true with the non-Abarth models.
http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/31/fiat-500-abarth-finally-lands-in-the-u-s-w-video/
The Fiat press conference at the LA Auto show where they'll unveil the US-spec Abarth is going to be November 16th, at 1:35PM Pacific time. If any GAFfers are going, take pics. Rumor has it that Fiat may have the 500 electric vehicle on hand for ride-and-drive demos, too.
The only visual differences between the US-spec version and the European version involve the placement of the fuel filler and the license plate holder being reshaped to accommodate US license plates, two things that are also true with the non-Abarth models.
http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/31/fiat-500-abarth-finally-lands-in-the-u-s-w-video/
The Fiat press conference at the LA Auto show where they'll unveil the US-spec Abarth is going to be November 16th, at 1:35PM Pacific time. If any GAFfers are going, take pics. Rumor has it that Fiat may have the 500 electric vehicle on hand for ride-and-drive demos, too.
Apparently these are the FR-S specs:
http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/31/toyota-ft-86-scion-fr-s-specs-leaked-via-training-manual/
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Holy shit that is fucking weak, dat non-existent torque. Somehow, I'm reminded of the RX8 all over again. And I still highly doubt they will get the car to weigh in under 2700lbs if the concept was 2800lbs. Add a full tank of gas + all fluids, you've got a car closer to 3000lbs.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
This is also coming with a 6AT? Heh. 17s are the largest available tire with a 215MM width? Fail. Fail. And more fail.
Again, I get they're trying to aim at the MX-5 Miata...but that is not Toyota's market anymore. Toyota needed a sledgehammer, some DNA from the LFA and ISF to trickle into the more affordable consumer base. They needed to make a splash with this car by announcing a turbo-4 with 250HP first, and then an entry N/A model. They now have this gigantic rift in their sport offerings: a $24K piece of slow plastic, or a $60K 420HP Lexus IS-F.
Herpderp
Toyota's marketing has gone to the shitter.
Again, I get they're trying to aim at the MX-5 Miata...but that is not Toyota's market anymore. Toyota needed a sledgehammer, some DNA from the LFA and ISF to trickle into the more affordable consumer base. They needed to make a splash with this car by announcing a turbo-4 with 250HP first, and then an entry N/A model. They now have this gigantic rift in their sport offerings: a $24K piece of slow plastic, or a $60K 420HP Lexus IS-F.
Herpderp
Toyota's marketing has gone to the shitter.
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