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KozmoNaut posted:I've got a 260 kph speedo in a car that will barely hit 215 at the limiter in 5th. I don't think Peugeot has ever made a car that will do more than 230. Am I reading that url right that the toyota corolla has a fansite? Really?
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It would be a blast to crash a Corolla fansite's local meets and ask people questions about their cars. Then watch them kick out an AE86 or AE92 like jamal got kicked out of a Subaru meet.
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Mar 21, 2014 14:37
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VERTiG0 posted:Most cars have stupid high speedometers Isn't the reason something along the lines of people thinking a car is faster because the speedo goes higher? Even going as far as offering the higher trim cars with an even more ridiculous speedo to give the sense that they're better than their lower trim versions? God drat that line of reasoning is stupid.
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Mar 21, 2014 15:03
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Bajaha posted:Isn't the reason something along the lines of people thinking a car is faster because the speedo goes higher? Even going as far as offering the higher trim cars with an even more ridiculous speedo to give the sense that they're better than their lower trim versions? God drat that line of reasoning is stupid. They probably wouldn't go through the extra effort unless it worked, though. The lesson here being that people are stupid.
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Mar 21, 2014 15:11
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Throatwarbler posted:The first drive impressions of the new 200 are in. I saw a bunch of these in a group (like 5) going back and forth past my house last Saturday. I guess they were doing test drives or something? It was interesting. I just happened to be outside since it was one of the first nice weekends, so I was washing both cars for like 3 hours. They went by maybe 6-7 times. (I live on a pretty open, windy, hilly road. It's awesome to drive in a nice car)
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Cream_Filling posted:The lesson here being that people are stupid. Undoubtedly true, I just wish more manufacturers followed Saab with their non-linear speedometer if they're doing the max displayed speed dick waving contest.  At least then you'd be able to read your 'normal' speeds easily and still be satisfied with a ridiculously high speedometer.
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Mar 21, 2014 15:19
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the base model FR-S/86/BRZ definitely has the worst speedo I have ever seen.
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Mar 21, 2014 15:33
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Chrysler should grab the pentastar derivative in the Ghibli for a SRT 200. 400+ hp and AWD along with the typical performance upgrades would justify its existence I think. Pricing a potential SRT6 correctly will probably be the hardest part.
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Tekne posted:Chrysler should grab the pentastar derivative in the Ghibli for a SRT 200. 400+ hp and AWD along with the typical performance upgrades would justify its existence I think. All this talk on the internet yesterday about a baby Viper being needed, I can't help but think a twin-turbo Pentastar would be a cool choice for an engine. And I agree, an SRT 200 would be awesome with, say, 380hp or so?
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Mar 21, 2014 17:36
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Laserface posted:the base model FR-S/86/BRZ definitely has the worst speedo I have ever seen. Huh? You don't really use the Speedo anyways, you use the Tach and digital readout for speed. Of a lot of things to complain about, this is never one I've seen. Tekne posted:Chrysler should grab the pentastar derivative in the Ghibli for a SRT 200. 400+ hp and AWD along with the typical performance upgrades would justify its existence I think. Pricing a potential SRT6 correctly will probably be the hardest part. Wouldn't this step on the 300's toes? I think that's where they are putting all of their power. And what about the Dart? I don't know enough about what car is built on what platform.
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VERTiG0 posted:All this talk on the internet yesterday about a baby Viper being needed, I can't help but think a twin-turbo Pentastar would be a cool choice for an engine. I doubt they have an awd system that could handle that much power. The top trim 200 is already close to 30k too. It would make more sense to just make a 300c srt 6
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Bajaha posted:Undoubtedly true, I just wish more manufacturers followed Saab with their non-linear speedometer and the night panel. and the key in the center console. and the cockpit-like ergonomics. 
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Bajaha posted:Isn't the reason something along the lines of people thinking a car is faster because the speedo goes higher? Even going as far as offering the higher trim cars with an even more ridiculous speedo to give the sense that they're better than their lower trim versions? God drat that line of reasoning is stupid. AE86 Corolla GT-S's had 140 mph speedos, while the less powerful SR-5s had 85 mph speedos, so that is indeed a thing. Also, my current car's speedo goes to 155 mph, which coincidentally, is the top speed of my car. 
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subx posted:Huh? You don't really use the Speedo anyways, you use the Tach and digital readout for speed. Of a lot of things to complain about, this is never one I've seen. The Australian base model of the Toyota doesn't have it. The fr-s does have it.
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My 96 4cyl Camry has a 140mph speedometer and my son thinks it's awesome that we can go that fast 
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Laserface posted:Japanese domestic cars all stop at 180km/h My automatic r34 GT-T changes out of third at 175kph just before you hit the speed limiter. I'll also I think the base 86's speedo is beyond stupid. Look at how much wasted space it takes up when your only going to be using the bottom bit of it. attachment seems to have failed. Here is the picture: 
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Mar 22, 2014 03:15
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At least you still get the analogue option - even that 45° portion is still way more legible that the cruddy digital only display on the Megane I had as a lease car in Europe
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leica posted:My 96 4cyl Camry has a 140mph speedometer and my son thinks it's awesome that we can go that fast I took my '89 Camry up to over 120MPH indicated, and while that was the V6, the power between the 2.5 V6 and the 2.4 I4 isn't very different. And that car was at least ten years old at the time. The '96 Camry V6 will easily get to speeds like that (or wherever the governor kicks in at) if you have enough straight pavement. Now why you'd ever do that in a Camry beyond 'let's see what this appliance can do', I have no idea. Really, though, it's 2014, every car should have a digital speedo function available in the multi-function display, or preferably on the HUD.
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Mar 22, 2014 03:57
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Yeah, well my Suburban has an 85mph speedo and it goes faster than that.  I don't know how much faster, either, because there wasn't any angry police officer there telling me how fast I was going.
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Snowdens Secret posted:Now why you'd ever do that in a Camry beyond 'let's see what this appliance can do', I have no idea. I'd be tempted to try on one of long bridges here, but I don't think the lovely Chinese tires would hold up, I don't want to die in a Camry haha.
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I took my 97 ES00 north of 140 when I had it (on Toyos, I don't remember which kind). It was mostly Camry and didn't handle it as well as some cars would have, but pulled it off and I didn't die. For being an appliance it was pretty fun to drive. I miss it.
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VERTiG0 posted:Most cars have stupid high speedometers, why is this surprising to you that it's in a Chrysler? And how high would you have your steering column adjusted such that the bottom of the speedometer wouldn't be visible? Sounds like driving a bus.
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Given that the Corolla is probably either a fleet car or a renta with quite a free revving engine I'd say there is a fairly good chance it will actually spend a lot of its life there.
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Seat Safety Switch posted:It would be a blast to crash a Corolla fansite's local meets and ask people questions about their cars. What's the story behind this? All cars should just have digital tachs like the S2000
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Nodoze, I was just about to say that my car tells you how fast you are going. How fast you can go, on the other hand, is limited by gearing and/or aerodynamics. Edit: and by that I mean I also have an S2000
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atomicthumbs posted:and the night panel. and the key in the center console. and the cockpit-like ergonomics. I always use the night panel, but my wife primarily drives the SAAB and I'm stuck with an 02 Civic. I test drove a 2014 Kia Optima Turbo thing, and I really like it, even the center gauge readout was pretty nice. How does everyone feel about the Optima Turbo? Its really cozy and I just want something decent for my new commute. I have a 450whp RX7, so I'm not really looking for something super sporty, just something to relax in. The only thing I don't like is it has numb steering, really numb, and the electronic throttle is off putting vs the one in my SAAB, when I let off the throttle it still has some forward momentum instead of instant engine braking like a normal car, which kind of makes you clench your butt if you are letting off the throttle while doing a WOT run. Aeka 2.0 fucked around with this message at 05:08 on Mar 23, 2014 |
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Elwood P. Dowd posted:Nodoze, I was just about to say that my car tells you how fast you are going. How fast you can go, on the other hand, is limited by gearing and/or aerodynamics. Me too! Where have all the other S2K AI'ers been hiding 
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Aeka 2.0 posted:I always use the night panel, but my wife primarily drives the SAAB and I'm stuck with an 02 Civic. I drove a Kia something or other as a rental a year ago, and their version of drive by wire is... Different. It's more like an acceleration pedal than a throttle. It will seemingly maintain the same acceleration until you left off. It's really strange.
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MrYenko posted:I drove a Kia something or other as a rental a year ago, and their version of drive by wire is... Different. It's more like an acceleration pedal than a throttle. It will seemingly maintain the same acceleration until you left off. It's really strange. Did you leave 'eco' mode turned on? I had a rental kia a while back and it felt like a horrible cvt until I switched that off and it started driving like a regular automatic.
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I've always liked Kias since they decided not to be garbage but their seats are still too firm in every single one I've been in.
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Nodoze posted:Me too! Where have all the other S2K AI'ers been hiding We have to keep a low profile so the Miata Megaman Club doesn't get jealous.
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Aeka 2.0 posted:I always use the night panel, but my wife primarily drives the SAAB and I'm stuck with an 02 Civic. I like the Optima (I have a 2011 Forte myself - got won over by the 5-year warranty). You should check out the Mazda 6 also - it's lighter and you'll get much better mileage since you can fulfill your sporting aspirations in your RX7
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KozmoNaut posted:I don't think Peugeot has ever made a car that will do more than 230. I was once given a ride in what seems like one of the rarest Peugeots ever, without knowing it at the time (I was thinking of buying, the price was a bit much for me). Peugeot 405 T16. Looks just like a Mi16 4x4, except it goes like stink! Around 400 made, 0-100 in slightly below 6 sec, top speed unknown since the speedo for some reason only goes to 220 kmh on the T16 vs 230 on the Mi16, but hitting the rev limiter in fifth (which we did) would be about 265 kmh. Why didn't I buy that car? 
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I've actually made a decision to not get a Mazda because of the new CEO. I know it's dumb but there it is.
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Nidhg00670000 posted:I was once given a ride in what seems like one of the rarest Peugeots ever, without knowing it at the time (I was thinking of buying, the price was a bit much for me). Peugeot 405 T16. Looks just like a Mi16 4x4, except it goes like stink! Around 400 made, 0-100 in slightly below 6 sec, top speed unknown since the speedo for some reason only goes to 220 kmh on the T16 vs 230 on the Mi16, but hitting the rev limiter in fifth (which we did) would be about 265 kmh. That's my all-time dream car  Why didn't you buy it, you rear end? It only had 220hp, but who cares?
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Aeka 2.0 posted:I've actually made a decision to not get a Mazda because of the new CEO. I know it's dumb but there it is. Googling isn't bringing up anything special on him. Is it because he spoke out against a rotary?
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Aeka 2.0 posted:I always use the night panel, but my wife primarily drives the SAAB and I'm stuck with an 02 Civic. Its a nice car with a bit of power and a lot of tech features for the price. It wont do anything for you from an enthusiast perspective but neither will anything in the midsized FWD sedan segment. I have a 2014 SX turbo and its a good daily driver/commuting car
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Snowdens Secret posted:Googling isn't bringing up anything special on him. Is it because he spoke out against a rotary? He axed the new RX7. A car that I would have waited, saved for, and bought as it was supposed to be some turbo goodness.
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