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Mange Mite posted:At that point why not just buy a used corvette, it'll probably cost the same Too big and wide. I want the smallest car possible, with the most amount of power possible. Nobody makes a car like that, so I'm going to do it myself.
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Semi comedy option, get an Ariel Atom and put a built turbo 4 banger in the back
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KakerMix posted:You get more than a value proposition when you buy a Corvette, you also buy into the 'culture' and you can't escape. Some people don't want that. Yeah, but by and large, the culture is just waving back to the occasional old guy in a Corvette. MustardFacial posted:Too big and wide. I want the smallest car possible, with the most amount of power possible. Nobody makes a car like that, so I'm going to do it myself. The C6 is less than 3" wider and 8" longer (6" of which is in the plastic front beak) than an 86.
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Sep 15, 2015 00:59
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skipdogg posted:Semi comedy option, get an Ariel Atom and put a built turbo 4 banger in the back An LSx fits where a turbo-four would, right? 
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kimbo305 posted:Yeah, but by and large, the culture is just waving back to the occasional old guy in a Corvette. But it's still wider and longer (regardless how much of it is empty plastic). Also I don't like Corvette's. skipdogg posted:Semi comedy option, get an Ariel Atom and put a built turbo 4 banger in the back Didn't Ariel already make an Atom with some crazy Yamaha V8? Really, I should just get one of those however I don't have the hundred grand or whatever moon money they take to buy one of those things.
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Sep 15, 2015 01:11
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davebo posted:a Miata. Which already does 0-60 in 5.6 or something doesn't it? Imagine how much faster it could be. What? Really? That's pretty close to a V6 Mustang. The fact that the Miata can do that with half the power is pretty drat amazing. I guess I need to go test drive one. oRenj9 fucked around with this message at 05:10 on Nov 19, 2015 |
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Sep 15, 2015 01:31
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MustardFacial posted:Too big and wide. I want the smallest car possible, with the most amount of power possible. Nobody makes a car like that, so I'm going to do it myself.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuXt9FZh0fw&t=160s
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Sep 15, 2015 02:17
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More like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEKyu5xN6ik
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Sep 15, 2015 02:28
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MustardFacial posted:More like this: It never moved and I was disappointed.
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Sep 15, 2015 02:32
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KakerMix posted:It never moved and I was disappointed. Was the first video I saw. Try these instead: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luvkcP0mkgA Skip to 3:11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk8d-bMhViM Skip to 1:03
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Sep 15, 2015 02:39
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Buy a Fit for 90% of your use and spend the savings on a superbike you can tow behind the Fit with multiple sets of racing tires and tools packed inside, problems solved.
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Sep 15, 2015 02:58
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Powershift posted:No, for the miata drivers it's "purity and balance". For the FRS/BRZ drivers it's "because 200hp is enough, almost too much" 200hp is probably too much considering how many fuckheads write them off driving beyond their ability.
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200hp is more than enough for any small vehicle, people buying Mustang GTs and Camaro SSs are throwing money away if they never track the cars. Most performance cars are incredibly stupid purchases made by stupid people who think being able to floor it for a few seconds on the freeway is just the coolest poo poo ever. Power delivery matters though, which is why I am sad to see the V6 engine being killed by turbo fours. Oh well. I still want a new Camaro SS for that small block sound, though.
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Wheeee posted:200hp is more than enough for any small vehicle, people buying Mustang GTs and Camaro SSs are throwing money away if they never track the cars. Most performance cars are incredibly stupid purchases made by stupid people who think being able to floor it for a few seconds on the freeway is just the coolest poo poo ever. Power delivery matters though, which is why I am sad to see the V6 engine being killed by turbo fours. Oh well. As someone building a sub 200hp car for fun...that's dumb. Power is fun, and who cares if it only gets used occasionally for a highway pull? Sometimes just pushing your foot to the floor and getting pushed back is great.
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Wheeee posted:200hp is more than enough for any small vehicle, people buying Mustang GTs and Camaro SSs are throwing money away if they never track the cars. Most performance cars are incredibly stupid purchases made by stupid people who think being able to floor it for a few seconds on the freeway is just the coolest poo poo ever. Power delivery matters though, which is why I am sad to see the V6 engine being killed by turbo fours. Oh well. A lot of people just want a car that has a rumbly, burblin' V8 sound and the ability to pin them to their seats during that 0 to 40 mph run from stoplight to stoplight or that 70-90 mph pass in the right-hand lane because some Prius-driving human being's going exactly 55 in the left lane. For a lot of people, it's all about "potential." "I could do [X] with this car, but I choose not do. How cool is that?"
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Sep 15, 2015 05:47
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I like the idea that the charger/challenger hellcats exist, even though I'd never really want to own one. Just something entertaining about the ridiculousness. Fun to tell people who hadn't heard about them too.
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Alfa Giulia Q price and performance figures have been released. The 198 CO2,g/km corresponds to a combined cycle fuel consumption of about 7.5 l/100km, 31.36 MPG (US) and 37.66 MPG (UK). The 510 hp model starts at 79 000€ in Italy. Exactly the same price as BMW M3 in Italy.Alfa Romeo posted:Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
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Laserface posted:200hp is probably too much considering how many fuckheads write them off driving beyond their ability. In the past four or five track days I've been to, two 86s have crashed, one totaled another car and the other resulted in a full session getting black flagged (my session, just after the first lap, fucker). Basically, 86s driven by people under 25 shouldn't be allowed anywhere near a track.
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In other jesus gently caress! news, the loaded top-level Limited trim of the 2016 F150 nearly comes to $62,000. It's more or less just as gaudy as any luxury boat sold on a dealer's lot.
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Sep 15, 2015 14:19
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Powershift posted:Just like when a company has built the S15 and R34 skyline, the new maxima is a disappointment. They are even now suggesting the Z-car replacement is going to be a crossover. The 370Z shares a platform with the G37. The G37 shares a platform with the EX35 (or whatever they call it these days). Ergo, the (Q?)EX35 shares a platform with the Z. This is just an EX35 with a bunch of expensive mountain bike bling thrown on it.
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On the heels of the new A4, Audi announced the new S4. It now has a single turbo V6 replacing the supercharged V6 of the previous model. The manual transmission and DSG are gone. Instead it uses the ZF 8 speed. 354 HP and 369 lb-ft from 1,500 - 4,500 rpm    
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PBCrunch posted:Isn’t there already a Nissan Z-based crossover? edit - and I guess the new Q30 which is based on the Mercedes B-Class / GLA / CLA platform. Mr. Apollo fucked around with this message at 15:05 on Sep 15, 2015 |
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Sep 15, 2015 14:40
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Dave Inc. posted:In the past four or five track days I've been to, two 86s have crashed, one totaled another car and the other resulted in a full session getting black flagged (my session, just after the first lap, fucker). Basically, 86s driven by people under 25 shouldn't be allowed anywhere near a track.
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Tubesock Holocaust posted:A lot of people just want a car that has a rumbly, burblin' V8 sound and the ability to pin them to their seats during that 0 to 40 mph run from stoplight to stoplight or that 70-90 mph pass in the right-hand lane because some Prius-driving faggots going exactly 55 in the left lane. I like the feeling of acceleration. Starting speed doesn't matter. Will I ever get to the track with my Mustang? Maybe. Will I enjoy the poo poo out it regardless? Definitely.
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david_a posted:Is there anything special about that car that causes this, or would those people have the same issue in a Miata or something totally different like a Mustang? I think the problem is between the steering wheel and seat
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The FR-S/GT86 is also setup to be a bit more tail-happy than the BRZ.
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Dave Inc. posted:In the past four or five track days I've been to, two 86s have crashed, one totaled another car and the other resulted in a full session getting black flagged (my session, just after the first lap, fucker). Basically, 86s driven by people under 25 shouldn't be allowed anywhere near a track. How is that even possible? Trying to drift on a regular track day?
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Mange Mite posted:I think the problem is between the steering wheel and seat I'm going with this as well.
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Wheeee posted:200hp is more than enough for any small vehicle, people buying Mustang GTs and Camaro SSs are throwing money away if they never track the cars. Most performance cars are incredibly stupid purchases made by stupid people who think being able to floor it for a few seconds on the freeway is just the coolest poo poo ever. Power delivery matters though, which is why I am sad to see the V6 engine being killed by turbo fours. Oh well. You're one of those people who thinks "what's the point of buying a fast car? You can't go faster than the speed limit." Aren't you?
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The first FR-S in my city got severely damaged on a test drive by a retard. On my test drive, I have to say that I found it eminently controllable, just lacking in power (coming from a Mustang, though, I can see why I feel that way). I don't know how you could wreck it on a public road (or a track, realistically) unless you were doing some really, really, really dumb poo poo. Oh, and if you turn off traction control while driving on a public road, you should probably lose your license just for outright stupidity (I'm guessing this is a major factor in FR-S/BRZ accidents).
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great news everybody! the new Z car is a hybrid 4 door crossover.   http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/nissan-gripz-concept-a-radical-sports-crossover Powershift fucked around with this message at 16:49 on Sep 15, 2015 |
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Sep 15, 2015 16:47
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I really hate the latest Nissan corporate grill.
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CornHolio posted:I really hate the latest Nissan corporate grill. Both the altima and sentra are supposed to be refreshed with it for the 2016 model year. considering that the 2016 model year should be out right now and they haven't shown them scares me.
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Powershift posted:great news everybody! the new Z car is a hybrid 4 door crossover. What in the everlovin' gently caress is that thing?! 
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Powershift posted:great news everybody! the new Z car is a hybrid 4 door crossover. quote:The result pays homage to one of Nissan's first "crossovers" – the iconic Safari Rally-winning Nissan 240Z.
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That thing is awesome. Nissan is making some wierd poo poo lately, and though a lot of it looks trrriblr, as least they are trying to be evolutionary with their styling. Same goes for Toyota/Lexus. I'm glad we have have Nissan sitting there coming up with loving whacky segment busters just to see what happens. The juke isn't for me, but I like it. Same with the crosscabriolet. My aunt has one and it's the best "cruise around town" car I've ever driven.
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Powershift posted:great news everybody! the new Z car is a hybrid 4 door crossover.
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david_a posted:Is there anything special about that car that causes this, or would those people have the same issue in a Miata or something totally different like a Mustang? Mange Mite posted:I think the problem is between the steering wheel and seat Exactly this. I think it's the kind of young buyer that the car attracts. The last track day had several 86s and they were all driven by early twenty-somethings wearing hoonigan and "brake-blipshift-apex-trackout" t-shirts. They were very annoying. BraveUlysses posted:How is that even possible? Trying to drift on a regular track day? Just novice drivers in RWD cars driving beyond their abilities. The first guy dropped two wheels into the grass, panicked and yanked the wheel over, spinning his car into a person passing him and crushing it against concrete. The second I don't know, just overcorrected big time after sliding a little bit. Babby's first doriftu I guess. I actually caught the second guy's spin on camera, check it out from 19:30 in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jsvF31NMTw
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Powershift posted:great news everybody! the new Z car is a hybrid 4 door crossover. Vehicross levels of bizarre
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