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Benjamin Disraeli posted:Other than the cost to replace them that's not necessarily a bad thing. Those things suck on the Z06 - in my girlfriend's dad's the first thing I noticed was that even at up around 140 the roar from them was about as loud if not louder than the engine. Supposedly the Michelin Pilots are miles better on the Vette's. At Bondurant driving school, their trainer C6s had Pilot Sport PS2s. I was totally sold. Definitely planning on going to it despite the cost. blk96gt posted:What kind of oil temps were you seeing? My last time at the track I was hitting around 285 in my LS3 Camaro. I think it's about time for an aftermarket oil cooler if I keep tracking this car. Muffinpox pointed out that I'd kept the front plate on, which probably covers 1/3 of the front grill opening. I'm not sure how much of the total plumbing for the radiator goes through there, though, since the Vette is a bottom feeder. quote:BTW, is there and HPDE/road course thread? I see the autocross one floating around but that's it.
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Wamsutta posted:The Avant has a new friend. I bet it's happy. It probably was, until I put it on a truck and sent it to its new home this morning.   God drat I already miss it.
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EvilBeard posted:
Nice color. I have me in the darker gray that they showed the concept in. Tell me - are the little fake air inlets next to the fog lights blacked out on your car, or odd color? I'm talking about the plastic panel inside the cutout.
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DropShadow posted:It probably was, until I put it on a truck and sent it to its new home this morning. Oh man, I wish I would have known -- I'd gladly have purchased it from you and kept it, "in the family."
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Had it for a week, but finally got it insured this weekend since I had to find someone that would insure a non NA VIN. '89 535i 5spd, imported from germany a couple years ago. 182000km. Wasn't even really planning to buy, but the price was right.     The style 16s need to go, I'm thinking of picking up Style 32s, Style 5s or Style 42s.   Stupid german cars and lack of cupholders
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EvilBeard posted:
Enjoy your whale man. After driving my new Taurus for 3 weeks, it makes my commute on the highway much more enjoyable. American boats are truly great at being comfortable as gently caress at getting you where you're going.
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Crustashio posted:Had it for a week, but finally got it insured this weekend since I had to find someone that would insure a non NA VIN. One vote for 5's. Congratulations, that's a very tidy looking car! I'm particularly impressed with the condition of the interior - most I've seen of similar milage, the cloth seats are shot to poo poo by now. I've recently been seriously considering a 5-speed E34 but I haven't had the chance to drive one yet. How it is?
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Just bought on Friday, best thing I've ever done. Even though it's not an LS2, it's still plenty fast. Now I've just got to disable CAGS cause 1 > 4 shifting is terrible.
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PromethiumX posted:What do (did?) you think of your CTS-V? I am in the market for a high-powered v8 sports car and I like the idea of a 500hp 4 door sedan for 70k. Obligatory Shrill for C63 AMG
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Cactrot posted:Just bought on Friday, best thing I've ever done. It's ok - the 04 GTOs sound the best. I really wish I hadn't sold mine because every time I see one it makes me wish more and more that I hadn't sold it. You should check out ls1gto.com. Great source of knowledge.
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Dizman posted:It's ok - the 04 GTOs sound the best. I really wish I hadn't sold mine because every time I see one it makes me wish more and more that I hadn't sold it. Oh god, the sound is amazing! They could have left the radio out of the car and I wouldn't complain.
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It seems everybody loves the cheap speed that is the GTO. Which is odd that I see so many of them since I thought they were a sales flop. But the kid across the street from me just picked up a Red '04 GTO. And the guy I go shooting with picked up a Blue '04 a month and a half ago. Both were at the $10k price point too. Why do you say the LS1 sounds better than the LS2?
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_firehawk posted:It seems everybody loves the cheap speed that is the GTO. Which is odd that I see so many of them since I thought they were a sales flop. But the kid across the street from me just picked up a Red '04 GTO. And the guy I go shooting with picked up a Blue '04 a month and a half ago. Both were at the $10k price point too. Because they actually put effort into designing the sound on the LS1 GTOs. Everyone wanted dual exhaust though (dual as in separate pipes in the left and right side of the car - the 04 actually had a true dual exhaust, but they both exited on the driver side of the car) so for the 04/05 they haphazardly threw a dual exhaust on there to appease all the people who were moaning and complaining.
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Steve McScene posted:What??? Do something cool with your lip again please!
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Dizman posted:Because they actually put effort into designing the sound on the LS1 GTOs. Everyone wanted dual exhaust though (dual as in separate pipes in the left and right side of the car - the 04 actually had a true dual exhaust, but they both exited on the driver side of the car) so for the 04/05 they haphazardly threw a dual exhaust on there to appease all the people who were moaning and complaining. Meh... this is all subjective. I just installed longtube headers,full exhaust, and did the 05-06 conversion on my Pulse Red and the sound is just amazing. I did enjoy the stock exhaust for the most part but it wasn't until I removed the cat's that it really opened up the sound and gave it a more distinct rumble.
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DropShadow posted:It probably was, until I put it on a truck and sent it to its new home this morning. I miss mine too. We need an Avants Anonymous support therapy group.
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XCPuff posted:Meh... this is all subjective. I just installed longtube headers,full exhaust, and did the 05-06 conversion on my Pulse Red and the sound is just amazing. Well once you take the stock exhaust out of the picture the point is moot. You're now using different mufflers, that are in a completely different location and they're not going to sound anything like the stock exhaust. Stock for stock the LS1 sounds MUCH better than the LS2, hands down. Aftermarket exhaust ftw though. What set up did you go with? I've been a big fan of the Spintech, SLP LM1 and Corsa sport exhausts for the GTOs. (USER WAS PUT ON PROBATION FOR THIS POST)
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Yeticopter posted:I've been going back and forth on posting this (wanted to wait until I could get better, outside DSLR pics) but here it is. My yesterday purchased 1993 Porsche RS America. Poor thing is still sitting w/o plates until I can find a decent policy, since my plan of insuring it under a historic/classic car rate has basically blown up in my face. My friend ran into you today while you were getting gas for that thing, he complimented your car. He was driving a white B5 S4 with an RS4 bumper. Just thought I'd share what a small world it is!
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Dizman posted:Well once you take the stock exhaust out of the picture the point is moot. You're now using different mufflers, that are in a completely different location and they're not going to sound anything like the stock exhaust. Stock for stock the LS1 sounds MUCH better than the LS2, hands down. Aftermarket exhaust ftw though. What set up did you go with? I've been a big fan of the Spintech, SLP LM1 and Corsa sport exhausts for the GTOs. Yeah I agree with you on those points. I dunno what I was arguing tell you the truth, I think I was still half asleep. Anyway, this is a youtube a buddy of mine filmed a couple days after we finished the install. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3slpCHbarMM I think it sounds pretty good, he made a mod list at the beginning of the video.
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Sabmo posted:One vote for 5's. So far I like it. It definitely feels very 80s BMW. Big steering wheel, Long clutch throw with an upright seating position. Thankfully it has telescoping steering, otherwise I honestly couldn't have driven the car (5'6). The steering is very light, as is expected with a recirculating ball setup. But really, I bought this car to use as a commuter/city car for awhile and the light steering/soft suspension is nice for that. Torque from the M30 is nice as well, it doesn't need to be driven hard. The only thing I didn't realize is mine doesn't have A/C - didn't even think to check before I bought it. If it gets really uncomfortable during my commute I may have to fix a few little niggles, unload it then use my e36 until I can find an e39...I did always want the V8.
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DropShadow posted:It probably was, until I put it on a truck and sent it to its new home this morning. Fffffffffuuuuuuck I wish I had known you were selling it. I've been trying to sell my TSX for a while and would have dropped my price on it pretty significantly to move it in order to allow me to buy your Avant. Hope it went to a good home!
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blk96gt posted:BTW, is there and HPDE/road course thread? I see the autocross one floating around but that's it. No but someone should start a thread for HPDE/racing. Maybe I'll put some effort into making a decent OP.
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Update on the monte Carlo posted previously  Should have it back next week!
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She's nothing special, but I love her nonetheless.  2007 Mazda6.
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Shinde posted:She's nothing special, but I love her nonetheless. Great car. My wife and I own one (her car mainly), but I love driving the drat thing. Ours is only the 4cyl but christ, if that thing isn't fun to drive. I never knew a front wheel drive car could handle so well.
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Dracon Wolf posted:Great car. My wife and I own one (her car mainly), but I love driving the drat thing. Ours is only the 4cyl but christ, if that thing isn't fun to drive. I never knew a front wheel drive car could handle so well.
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AdmiralViscen posted:Update on the monte Carlo posted previously I am excited to see how it turns out!
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GramCracker posted:My friend ran into you today while you were getting gas for that thing, he complimented your car. He was driving a white B5 S4 with an RS4 bumper. Just thought I'd share what a small world it is! Really? Was this at a rest stop in the middle of CT? Don't remember seeing any B5's today... edit: just noticed the post is a few days old. Yeah, I think I remember your friend, he was on the Merrit/Hutch parkway. I usually have 2 or more conversations with strangers every time I take that car out. Some dude just ran up to my window today while I was sitting at a red light and started chatting my ear off about how his friend bought a GTO but it wasn't a real GTO because the PO put a fake badge on it and I should be careful because he thought it might not be a real RS... I tend to prefer the ubiquitous thumbs up. Yeticopter fucked around with this message at 05:58 on Jun 15, 2012 |
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MechanizedDeath posted:2010 brat But Subaru stopped importing them in 1987...
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Dracon Wolf posted:Great car. My wife and I own one (her car mainly), but I love driving the drat thing. Ours is only the 4cyl but christ, if that thing isn't fun to drive. I never knew a front wheel drive car could handle so well. Agreed. I love my '04. Great MPG too.
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I love this thing and your thread. Thank you for keeping the rotary dream alive 
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Posted the cel phone pic from the dealership a week ago but here are some slightly better pics from my driveway last week. Already went on a small road trip so now the front is covered in bugs and the rest is a bit polleny.  2012 Kia Optima SX
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This is a nice angle for the 1-series because it elongates the roofline compared to a direct profile. I'm in the market to replace my BMW and am so torn between a used 135i and 335i.
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