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Any thoughts on the 2012 Chevrolet Spark? **Moved this to right correct thread in A/T Professor Shark fucked around with this message at 00:54 on Aug 31, 2012 |
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Sudo Echo posted:Yeah, they remind me of 80s Subarus. Just a tiny tin box on 14" wheels but with full locking 4WD. Unstoppable, cheap, never want to be in an accident in one, but very endearing to watch clamber over ridiculous obstacles.  He loved the everloving poo poo out of it, and he hasn't forgiven Subaru for going with AWD without a locking diff.edit: Speaking of Subarus, that jacked-up Impreza's definitely got my attention. Friar Zucchini fucked around with this message at 06:17 on Sep 3, 2012 |
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Sep 3, 2012 06:11
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Friar Zucchini posted:he hasn't forgiven Subaru for going with AWD without a locking diff. Tell him to buy an STI then since you can still lock the diff in them.
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Sep 3, 2012 06:57
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So, apparently Chevy is going to bring over another Zeta platform, this time as the Chevy SS. Sort of like the limited run Impala SS from the 90s, I guess. http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1078531_2014-chevrolet-ss-spy-shots  First I've heard of it, but then again it's a bit early to blow the hype wad.
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Sep 3, 2012 15:56
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A new 991 GT3 has been spotted; looks and sounds fantastic, and apparently has a PDK transmission. Rumor has it that the engine has been pushed forward and is close to being, technically, mid-engine. http://www.porscheboost.com/content.php?2710-Latest-2013-991-GT3-spy-video-confirms-PDK-dual-clutch-transmission https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lths5glvPQo grover fucked around with this message at 16:25 on Sep 3, 2012 |
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Sep 3, 2012 16:22
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Cream_Filling posted:So, apparently Chevy is going to bring over another Zeta platform, this time as the Chevy SS. Sort of like the limited run Impala SS from the 90s, I guess. Ok so if this had a slick interior and comes with 6 speed stick, this is pretty much my next car.
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Sep 3, 2012 16:42
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Franco Caution posted:Ok so if this had a slick interior and comes with 6 speed stick, this is pretty much my next car. It's a Chevy -- if you get both of those things, you might as well just buy a Ferrari with your lottery winnings instead.
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Sep 3, 2012 16:47
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In that Chevy SS article:MotorAuthority posted:Note, a racing version of the car will also compete in next year’s NASCAR Sprint Cup season as the replacement for the Impala.
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Sep 3, 2012 16:51
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grover posted:A new 991 GT3 has been spotted; looks and sounds fantastic, and apparently has a PDK transmission. Rumor has it that the engine has been pushed forward and is close to being, technically, mid-engine. How do they move the motor relative to the transmission? Redesign the bellhousing?
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Sep 3, 2012 18:52
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Cream_Filling posted:So, apparently Chevy is going to bring over another Zeta platform, this time as the Chevy SS. Sort of like the limited run Impala SS from the 90s, I guess. This is what they should have done with the G8, instead of lumping it in with the worthless G6 and G3. PT6A posted:It's a Chevy -- if you get both of those things, you might as well just buy a Ferrari with your lottery winnings instead. It's a Holden, the interiors are ok (not german but not terrible) and they came with a stick the last time around in GXP form.
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Sep 3, 2012 19:05
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kimbo305 posted:How do they move the motor relative to the transmission? Redesign the bellhousing?
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Sep 3, 2012 19:12
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grover posted:For a test mule, I really doubt they'd go that far. The only reasonable way they'd be able to get the engine forward of the rear axle would be to flip it ala Cayman, and it sure doesn't look like that. I'm chocking this up to unsubstantiated internet rumors, but it's not outside of the laws of physics or anything. They already shortened the overhang for the 991 in general. I'd be surprised they'd do another round of it just for the GT3.
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Sep 3, 2012 19:30
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Does anyone know anything about a possible electric Fiat 500? I think I saw one this morning on I-15 in Las Vegas. It had manufacturer plates, vinyl covers over the bumpers, an "EV" sticker on the rear glass, and when it accelerated away from me at the next exit, I heard the distinct whine of an electric motor. Not so good cell phone picture: If it is, I think they're a little late to be hot weather testing in Las Vegas. Highs are back below 100 these days.
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Sep 3, 2012 21:07
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grover posted:A new 991 GT3 has been spotted; looks and sounds fantastic, and apparently has a PDK transmission. Rumor has it that the engine has been pushed forward and is close to being, technically, mid-engine. New Ruf model?
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Sep 4, 2012 02:26
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PT6A posted:It's a Chevy -- if you get both of those things, you might as well just buy a Ferrari with your lottery winnings instead. The car has been in testing for a while and I'm pretty sure the mules have been spotted with a 6-speed manual already. The interior shouldn't be too bad either. It should at least be as good as your average Ford. Holden is distinctly less lovely in that regard than Chevrolet.
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Sep 4, 2012 02:31
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Isn't the SS supposed to be a slightly updated G8? or is that just their foundation?
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Sep 4, 2012 02:34
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travisray2004 posted:Isn't the SS supposed to be a slightly updated G8? or is that just their foundation? Both are Americanized variants on the Holden Commodore.
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Sep 4, 2012 02:38
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I had planned on getting a G8 GXP but they were impossible to find as Pontiac was going down in flames. If the SS is basically a updated G8 GXP, that works out just perfect. What Im trying to get close to having is a 4 door vette that isnt as expensive as the CTS-V. Id look at the ZL1, but the backseat is all but worthless in that. I had hopes for the ATS-V but if Im reading the info right from magazines, that is almost 50 thousand dollars for just the performance version of the ATS that is available now. I cant even imagine what the -V version is going to be like price wise.
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Sep 4, 2012 02:50
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The car dealership here has what I assume is a used GXP, but they want ~37k for it, which I believe is sticker or above...crazy.
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Sep 4, 2012 02:52
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travisray2004 posted:New Ruf model?
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Sep 4, 2012 02:54
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grover posted:Ruf's developing an NA V8 991, actually.  Maybe it's the Porsche dickrider in me but Rufs are some of the best looking cars ever made in my eyes.
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Sep 4, 2012 03:07
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MrEnigma posted:The car dealership here has what I assume is a used GXP, but they want ~37k for it, which I believe is sticker or above...crazy. Are they loving crazy? Have GXPs even appreciated at all yet? G8s are nice and all but I don't really see them as being the modern Impala SS for some reason.
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Sep 4, 2012 03:09
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travisray2004 posted:G8s are nice and all but I don't really see them as being the modern Impala SS for some reason. And what would that car have to be?
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Sep 4, 2012 03:12
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travisray2004 posted:Are they loving crazy? Have GXPs even appreciated at all yet? G8s are nice and all but I don't really see them as being the modern Impala SS for some reason. Yeah, the Zeta stuff at Holden (and the Ford Falcon, too) are basically direct evolutionary holdovers from an era where the giant American RWD sedan never went extinct. In other markets, it's actually sold as the Chevy Lumina/Chevy Caprice. Black it out and it's a modern 90s Impala SS.
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Sep 4, 2012 04:13
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Left Ventricle posted:Does anyone know anything about a possible electric Fiat 500? I think I saw one this morning on I-15 in Las Vegas. It had manufacturer plates, vinyl covers over the bumpers, an "EV" sticker on the rear glass, and when it accelerated away from me at the next exit, I heard the distinct whine of an electric motor.
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Sep 4, 2012 04:48
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hedge posted:They've been working on it for a while. It was supposed to be out already but has been delayed. Marchionne has said that they are only doing it because BIG GOVERNMENT is forcing them to. http://green.autoblog.com/2012/05/30/marchionne-were-only-making-fiat-500-ev-because-californias-f/
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Sep 4, 2012 05:11
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travisray2004 posted:Are they loving crazy? Have GXPs even appreciated at all yet? G8s are nice and all but I don't really see them as being the modern Impala SS for some reason. So this got me curious, so I went and found the ad for it. Turns out I mis saw the sign, only 32k! Also apparently it's a firehawk version, didn't know they did that to the g8's. And they list it as a GT, even though I'm pretty sure it has the GXP badges on it. The firewhawk package apparently comes with a supercharger (500hp), performance exhaust, cold air induction, custom tune, performance suspension and competition brake package. Plus some fancy seat embroidery. http://auto.brenengen.com/search_carview.cfm?STOCK=L598&scope=bren&newcar=0 Edit: I forgot the worst part, it's an auto  Also better link.Edit 2: Apparently this lists in the low 50's...yowch. MrEnigma fucked around with this message at 05:50 on Sep 4, 2012 |
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Sep 4, 2012 05:42
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Were there any manual G8s released in the states?
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Sep 4, 2012 05:49
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Rhyno posted:Were there any manual G8s released in the states? Not sure if it was an option for all the model years, but I'm pretty confident both the GT/GXP had the option. Edit: Further research shows only the GXP came with it as an option.
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Sep 4, 2012 05:50
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MrEnigma posted:Not sure if it was an option for all the model years, but I'm pretty confident both the GT/GXP had the option. I had no idea. It would have made the list when I was car shopping last year if there'd been any around.
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Sep 4, 2012 05:52
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Rhyno posted:I had no idea. It would have made the list when I was car shopping last year if there'd been any around. I was pretty sad when I found out the GTs were auto only. I found 1 black GXP for under MSRP but it was gone before I could even think about trying to pick it up. All the ones i find now are owners that want close to or over original msrp which is insane. Its a neat car and all but thats crazy to think they are worth anywhere near that price.
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Sep 4, 2012 06:42
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an oddly awful oud posted:The interior shouldn't be too bad either. It should at least be as good as your average Ford. Holden is distinctly less lovely in that regard than Chevrolet. The Commodore definitely isn't any better than a Cruze in that regard so I wouldn't expect much.
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Sep 4, 2012 06:58
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travisray2004 posted:
 Some good videos of a walk-around the Geneva showcar on Ruf's website: http://www.ruf-automobile.de/en/en-aktuelles-news.php grover fucked around with this message at 15:29 on Sep 4, 2012 |
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Sep 4, 2012 15:22
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There are fewer than 1,000 GXPs with a manual transmission in the US of A.
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Sep 4, 2012 15:25
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What's going on with Genesis Coupes? I didn't realize until recently what a huge power bump the 2013s got, but no dealer my gigantic city has one on the lot that I can come look at the interior, let alone one with a stick for me to test drive. Are they selling like crazy or just barely build any at all? I'd also appreciate opinions from anyone who owns one or seriously considered one. I'm tempted by the cheap power in something that should have a passable chassis and brakes, especially with the R-spec package.
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Sep 4, 2012 20:08
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First official images of the Golf MKVII have been released. Should hit the US in Fall of 2013 as a 2014 model. It will also be up to 220 lbs lighter since it's sitting on the new MQB platform.      Here is a video containing some technical details: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15gnYmA-FGI
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Sep 4, 2012 20:25
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kimbo305 posted:And what would that car have to be? Nothing specific in particular, but for some reason I don't see it having the same cult following as the SS. It reminds me of the GTO where I know people who own and like them but they don't really have any strong sense of attachment to it. MrEnigma posted:So this got me curious, so I went and found the ad for it. Turns out I mis saw the sign, only 32k! drat, that is insane. Apart from the two tone hood and the automatic, that car is sick. Although you could purchase a GT and do all of those mods for less than that; wouldn't be as unique though, I suppose. grover posted:On top of that, Ruf says the 550hp 4.5L V8 they're developing will be lighter and have a lower center of gravity than the stock flat 6, which is amazing. There's talk of a 900hp turbocharged version as well, but I don't think any of that talk is coming from Ruf, just speculation. This isn't the final incarnation, as they're still sorting it out, but it's a pretty good preview: Goddamn that's a gorgeous car but if I had the crazy amount of cash that it'd taken to buy one I'd go for the CTR3. I love those lines.  Droool.
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Sep 4, 2012 21:18
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Houston Rockets posted:First official images of the Golf MKVII have been released. Should hit the US in Fall of 2013 as a 2014 model. It will also be up to 220 lbs lighter since it's sitting on the new MQB platform. Is the Mk7 confirmed for the US as a 2014 model?
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Sep 5, 2012 03:28
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Houston Rockets posted:First official images of the Golf MKVII have been released. Should hit the US in Fall of 2013 as a 2014 model. It will also be up to 220 lbs lighter since it's sitting on the new MQB platform. Hey, it looks less fat, too! I'm just happy that VW is sticking to their guns of clean german design. I know in part it's the lighting, but those photos really show a clean, taut, finished look without a bunch of dumb styling gimmicks.
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Glad those new Golf pictures didn't make me regret my recent purchase of a 2013 TDI. Hopefully they can keep the quality up and not take it the same route of the mk6 Jetta.
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