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The Automotive Discussion Thread
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twinturbo2
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I'd still have the McLaren, though.reilo said:
twinturbo2
butthurt Heat fan
Any of the choices you mentioned would be good.abuC said:
I'd recommend reading Grassroots Motorsports magazine and hitting their web forums.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
abuC said:
240SX has an abundance of aftermarket - none of which will break the bank. Even aftermarket are very, very cheap on turbo'd SR20s, compared to other cars out there. Though most people usually just keep the stock turbo and rebuild the housings (which doesn't cost much) to support the modding and track abuse.
240SX builds are always my favorite to follow, the value behind the car, the performance, and the fun factor...it also explains why it's historically the first car I buy in any racing game that has it (NFS, Forza, Gran Turismo, etc.). I just love modding them or watching them get modded.
BoobPhysics101
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abuC said:
240sx is awesome, any generation Miata is awesome, S2000 is super-awesome (I'm biased), older Integras/Civics with boost + LSD are cheap and a total blast.
Good luck finding a clean 240SX though. Very hard to find in good shape.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
reilo said:
Sprint Blue is an interesting color and it only works on the S5 and S4. The 370Z has a similar color called Monterey Blue and it looks fuck awful in the daylight on the car:
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
OuterWorldVoice said:
Your first pic is a render of the S5 Sedan before it was revealed.
This is the front of the A7
OuterWorldVoice said:
People are too smart to pay what I want for my car. Seems like I am fucking stuck with it for a while. Good news is 500whp on 100 octane should only be a couple weeks away.
edit:
Anyone know an approximate price for a factory-like paint job would be (better than factory hopefully cause vw paint sucks)? Would be switching from dark metallic blue to the blue I posted above.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
reilo said:
Yeah, it's crazy hot. When I considered an S5, I was really hoping to find a Sprint Blue
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
reilo said:
You could yeah, but it'd take way too long. And the color ended after 2011.
Scoobert said:Finally got rid of the VW MKV GTI. Good riddance! Just picked up a 2011 Evo GSR Saturday.
nice!
reilo said:
yeah they have something similar to bmw's euro delivery thing I believe.
hmmm...can't find it on their site now.
still have it on 2011 models at least: http://www.audiusa.com/us/brand/en/models-2011/a6_avant/learn/audi_exclusive.html
AcridMeat said:I've been thinking more about how I want a Hyundai Genesis. But I also want a Fiesta. I know, how very different.
Of course I can't afford either.
@Mest30 You mean a Mercury Marauder right? Because when I read that I first thought of this.
Lol, yes a mercury marauder.
If they got rid of manual gearboxes in their S-line here, then that would pretty much ensure I never buy an Audi.
Also:
http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/09/hbh-reveals-final-design-for-mid-engined-aston-martin-bulldog-gt/
Fuck.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
reilo said:
Drive an MT Audi and it'll ensure you'd never want to own one regardless. They had pieces of shit gearboxes with the vaguest, softest, lifeless clutch "feel" and shifter "feel" you could ever ask for. I've driven econoboxes that had better feeling MTs than the crap Audi offers in their sporty trimmings.
That's highly disappointing. Any aftermarket parts that could alleviate that?AlphaSnake said:
I just hate this idea of an auto company removing a manual option and then asking me to swallow down $2-3k for an automatic (no matter how good it is).
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
reilo said:
Virtually none to alleviate how lame their MTs are. Audi is a luxury car company at the end of the day, and softness and smoothness prevails over anything else they'll do in the S-cars.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
reilo said:
Whatever you do, DO NOT test drive an A5 or any 2.0T Audi MT. But like I said, the S4 and S5 aren't that much better.
Not enough cylinders or horsepower for what they cost for meAlphaSnake said:Whatever you do, DO NOT test drive an A5 or any 2.0T Audi MT. But like I said, the S4 and S5 aren't that much better.
That A5 does look delicious though.
So I had to get a loaner 2011 328i while my 335i conv is having its tire replaced. First time driving a 328i. First thing I noticed was that it does driver smoother than my car. Kind of expected this with the smaller tires, non run flats etc. Has a little kick to it when you put your foot down, but not close to the jolt of my 335. The new Idrive system is nice, but not dramatically different than the older system. It's easier to use I guess, but then again I don't find the older one to be that much of a pain. *shrug*
I really want to replace those damn run flats on my car..
I really want to replace those damn run flats on my car..
Dreams-Visions
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was sexy until I looked at the side view and saw how short it really was.enzo_gt said:
pass.
Battersea Power Station
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I was asking for advice on an economical car about a month ago, and just wanted to give an update.
I wanted a tiny hatchback; wife wanted to be higher up off the road. Wife won.
We got a great 0 down, 0% apr deal on a Mazda CX-7, and added leather seats.
I love it. Great car -- drives fantastic, quiet interior, solid MsPG. I can't believe that it and a Mazda 6 are like the same price as a Camry, which is our other car. It's so much better. I just hope it lasts as long.
(EDIT: and, yeah, I knew about the coming CX-5 with the new engine tech, but we needed a car now because of a new job)
I wanted a tiny hatchback; wife wanted to be higher up off the road. Wife won.
We got a great 0 down, 0% apr deal on a Mazda CX-7, and added leather seats.
I love it. Great car -- drives fantastic, quiet interior, solid MsPG. I can't believe that it and a Mazda 6 are like the same price as a Camry, which is our other car. It's so much better. I just hope it lasts as long.
(EDIT: and, yeah, I knew about the coming CX-5 with the new engine tech, but we needed a car now because of a new job)
Mattlikewhoa
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abuC said:
I'm a Silvia type of guy and I've owned a 180SX (RHD import) for a while. The aftermarket support for 240's in general is HUGE! There's everything under the sun. There's great North American companies that offer parts for them as well so you won't get smashed with the current exchange rates (Yen).
I sold my car a while ago to save for a house, but I do plan to import a S15 Silvia once they are legal in Canada. I'm sitting on way more parts then I'd like to admit for it as well.
Seriously, they are cheap fun and you'll enjoy it a lot.
AlphaSnake said:
That would be like totally great if true, but it isn't. Have driven both kits before and after. Saying it doesn't make a huge difference is a joke.
A3/S3/TT - Dieselgeek Short shifter
A4/A5/S4/S5- JHM Short Shifter
AlphaSnake
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Halvie said:
I'll give you that. But the clutch is still awful and soulless. And I'm honestly not a fan of aftermarket shift kits and clutches.
Viperbah
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abuC said:
Miata + LSX swap = domination
Also, looking at trading my DD civic for a more enjoyable DD.
Looking at a 05-06 GTO and a G8 GT(gotta go with what you know haha)....but I want to ask, any other recommendations? I basically want decent HP, nice interior, decent MPG and fun factor. I am clueless on BMWs, Audis etc. I want to spend around 15-18k
Viperbah
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True, 99 % of the time swaps are not allowed at all in any sort of competition.
I presumed, based on his question, this would just be a decent track car to beat on.
You always want to look for a car/motor that is solidly built and easy to work on...when your tracking a car, shit will break, mess up and fall apart...it's guaranteed.
I presumed, based on his question, this would just be a decent track car to beat on.
You always want to look for a car/motor that is solidly built and easy to work on...when your tracking a car, shit will break, mess up and fall apart...it's guaranteed.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Halvie said:
Yes. Anytime you touch something like that and let's say your transmission begins to develop a grind into a gear the dealers will instantly blame it on your STS. Then we have aftermarket clutches, which are almost never sold with stronger slave cylinders and quite often end up destroying the factory ones way too fast.
Things like exhausts, manifolds, intakes, tunes, and other bolt-ons I'm okay with. But anything overly mechanical I prefer to leave alone. Though I do make exceptions for higher geared FDs, which are always awesome.
AlphaSnake said:Yes. Anytime you touch something like that and let's say your transmission begins to develop a grind into a gear the dealers will instantly blame it on your STS. Then we have aftermarket clutches, which are almost never sold with stronger slave cylinders and quite often end up destroying the factory ones way too fast.
Things like exhausts, manifolds, intakes, tunes, and other bolt-ons I'm okay with. But anything overly mechanical I prefer to leave alone. Though I do make exceptions for higher geared FDs, which are always awesome.
Didn't install the sts for the s4/s5, but the tt/a3/gti can be uninstalled in under an hour. I am mechanically brain dead. If I can do it anyone can
I had to get my intake manifold and water pump replaced, and was shocked the dealer warrantied it and didn't tell me to go get fucked. Think I just lucked out. Have heard of that particular dealer voiding warranties over simple tunes let alone different internals/lsd/clutch/turbo/blah/blah.
do you still have the 370z, or did you get something new?
AlphaSnake
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Halvie said:Didn't install the sts for the s4/s5, but the tt/a3/gti can be uninstalled in under an hour. I am mechanically brain dead. If I can do it anyone can
I had to get my intake manifold and water pump replaced, and was shocked the dealer warrantied it and didn't tell me to go get fucked. Think I just lucked out. Have heard of that particular dealer voiding warranties over simple tunes let alone different internals/lsd/clutch/turbo/blah/blah.
do you still have the 370z, or did you get something new?
It's only been a year since I bought the 370Z. I still have it, yes. Haha
weekend_warrior
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enzo_gt said:
Generic sports coupe concept drawing. Gimme half an hour and I could come up with something better.
My baby's in the shop as of this morning. The dealership gave me a 328i loaner and wow what a difference. Admittedly I think I'd gotten used to driving the 335i as the torque doesn't surprise me the way it did when I first got it, but now that I'm driving a 328i, I definitely feel the difference. The car feels sluggish by comparison even though the NA engine is silky smooth and has plenty of power in its own right.
Now I just want my car back
Now I just want my car back
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