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Catalytic converters get really hot
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Mar 28, 2019 15:01
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Any state in the US that touches the rockies has a standing warning to not park hot cars on grass because of that, especially in late summer when everything turns brown. If you fart too hard that poo poo might ignite.
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Mar 28, 2019 15:11
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I also posted that in here because I genuinely thought it was a Range Rover at first...
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Mar 28, 2019 15:34
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 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2540332839526832/
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Mar 28, 2019 16:09
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It's a dollar store version of the Daihatsu Copen GTR kit.
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Mar 28, 2019 16:18
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Mar 28, 2019 16:47
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Solus posted:How? I thought maybe they lit the grass intentionally so they could get traction on the dirt below
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Mar 28, 2019 17:16
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BMW has forgotten the face of its father.
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Mar 28, 2019 18:56
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polyester concept posted:I thought maybe they lit the grass intentionally so they could get traction on the dirt below This makes absolute sense. Once the tires catch on fire they can clear more brush quicker hence expediting the rescue attempt. Pure genius.
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Mar 28, 2019 19:00
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polyester concept posted:I thought maybe they lit the grass intentionally so they could get traction on the dirt below They were hoping the car's survival instincts would kick in and it'd free itself
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Mar 28, 2019 19:23
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If it's a legitimate burning, car tires have a way of shutting that all down
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Mar 28, 2019 19:38
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SeaGoatSupreme posted:If it's a legitimate burning, car tires have a way of shutting that all down lol jesus christ you loving morons push the car
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Mar 28, 2019 19:52
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StormDrain posted:Drop a modern diesel in that and it's my ideal tow machine. You should get to know Finnegan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oMxH2sCddY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNwjFWv3iNs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wt_5JfVv_K0 (his is a '76 ramp truck conversion.) The Cummins swap is a pain in the dick due to length (heh), so a Duramax may make more sense. I have that picture saved already. Otherwise, would save. beep-beep car is go posted:I knew a Horse Girl in high school that dailied one of these in off white and red for towing her horse trailer(s). Can't fault it if it's actually used as a truck. My dad's retired now, but he dailied a '91 Dodge Cummins for years, then an '07 Dodge Cummins 4x4 until he retired in 2016. He also used both to tow goose-neck trailers, all kinds of crap in the beds, and all manner of off-road and farm shenanigans. Both trucks (he still has both...) sport more than a few back-woods racing stripes. MrYenko posted:Chop tops desperately need to make more of an inroads to the minitruck/low scene. That thing is awesome, but the proportions need some fixing. With a plasma cutter. Nah, you're just two used to the modern mobile bunkers. BraveUlysses posted:lol Now you're just being silly!
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Mar 28, 2019 21:49
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Olympic Mathlete posted:It's a dollar store version of the Daihatsu Copen GTR kit. I know you were using this as a comparo but this is excellent and deserves to be in the awesome thread.
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Mar 28, 2019 21:54
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"humans of late capitalism" is funny when posting a chinese video
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Mar 28, 2019 22:16
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Pham Nuwen posted:"humans of late capitalism" is funny when posting a chinese video I mean the idea "late capitalism" is a bit ridiculous anyways, but I don't think the workers in China own the means of production any more.
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Mar 28, 2019 23:18
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Darchangel posted:You should get to know Finnegan: Oh don't think I wasn't searching Craigslist for ramp trucks when he first bought it. It fit well with my Lemons dream. Your dad and I had the same trucks, except mine kept both of them because he's a hoarder. I agree with you as well on not chopping the trucks, I saw a beautiful old Mercedes couple the other day with a hard top and it was such a nice greenhouse and low belt line.
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Mar 28, 2019 23:19
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Imperador do Brasil posted:I know you were using this as a comparo but this is excellent and deserves to be in the awesome thread. Agree, it's rad.
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Mar 29, 2019 01:05
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actionjackson posted:can any of you car people what in the gently caress this is It looks like the clay styling model rolled into a wall on a hot day and nobody bothered fixing it.
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Mar 29, 2019 05:07
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Olympic Mathlete posted:It's a dollar store version of the Daihatsu Copen GTR kit. I should save this to see if I still want it in 25 years when it can be legally imported to the US.... cuz I want it right now
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Mar 29, 2019 07:48
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Jonny Nox posted:I mean the idea "late capitalism" is a bit ridiculous anyways... 
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Mar 29, 2019 12:23
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actionjackson posted:can any of you car people what in the gently caress this is 
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Mar 29, 2019 12:40
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Olympic Mathlete posted:It's a dollar store version of the Daihatsu Copen GTR kit. I could never fit in that thing but I love it.
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Mar 29, 2019 13:06
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It looks more like a last-gen Eclipse than a GT-R
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Mar 29, 2019 13:49
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Like an eclipse hosed a g37, and there were birth defects.
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Mar 29, 2019 14:38
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In reference to the thread title there seems to be an increasing contingent of incredibly bitter boomers on a lot of car enthusiast forums, who are very salty about all the young-uns these days driving around Mercs, Audi’s and BMWs, or indeed any brand new car on leases/PCP finance. You see because back in their day they had to work really hard, scrimp and scrape, save up and go without, do lots of hard graft etc etc. Back in their day driving around in a BMW was a sign you’d worked really hard to get yourself to where you were but now any SNOWFLAKE!!!!1 can wander into a dealership and drive off in a new one on finance but if you can’t buy it in cash right then you can’t afford it and a premium badge doesn’t mean anything anymore blah blah blah blah. Miserable cunts.
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Mar 29, 2019 18:18
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Eat the boomers.
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Mar 29, 2019 18:50
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quote:Kill everyone now! Condone first degree murder! Advocate cannibalism!
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Mar 29, 2019 18:55
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Lord Ludikrous posted:if you can’t buy it in cash right then you can’t afford it and a premium badge doesn’t mean anything anymore These specific parts are true though 
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Mar 29, 2019 19:05
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Grakkus posted:These specific parts are true though Having $50-100k in cash laying around and tying it up in a car isn't financial responsibility, it's poor investing.
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Mar 29, 2019 19:12
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KillHour posted:Having $50-100k in cash laying around and tying it up in a car isn't financial responsibility, it's poor investing. I agree with this. I could kinda see them meaning the ability to liquidate and pay for it in cash, not actually doing it.
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Mar 29, 2019 19:17
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My friend spotted this today   Surprised it doesn't have stick on speed vents as well
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Mar 29, 2019 19:21
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KillHour posted:Having $50-100k in cash laying around and tying it up in a car isn't financial responsibility, it's poor investing. Depends on the car. Could have picked up a Countach when the market fell out in '08 for probably 70-80K. But then those are hen's teeth. I enjoy someone else eating depreciation on everything else I buy.
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Mar 29, 2019 19:21
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Jonny Nox posted:I mean the idea "late capitalism" is a bit ridiculous anyways lol
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Mar 29, 2019 19:30
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FBS posted:It looks more like a last-gen Eclipse than a GT-R its really weird because the only people that badge these as skylines never have any idea what an r32 or r35 is. regardless of what they call it in japan iirc those infinitis have more in common with the fairlady than anything but all that info should be on the single wikipedia article they skimmed before immediately committing to this multi-thousand dollar monstrosity
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Mar 29, 2019 19:35
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Colostomy Bag posted:I enjoy someone else eating depreciation on everything
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Mar 29, 2019 19:40
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Lord Ludikrous posted:In reference to the thread title there seems to be an increasing contingent of incredibly bitter boomers on a lot of car enthusiast forums, who are very salty about all the young-uns these days driving around Mercs, Audi’s and BMWs, or indeed any brand new car on leases/PCP finance. Isn't this just the main forum on pistonheads.
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Mar 29, 2019 20:33
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Geoj posted:As much as I enjoyed calling the last Thunderbird the "Thunderchicken" to get under the skin of a friend whose mother drove one and thought it was the pinnacle of automotive engineering, it really didn't try to do anything more than what it was - a big, heavy, boaty cruiser that wasn't particularly fast despite having a V8. Kind of like the original. No, they did a nostalgia one after the Thunderchicken:  This one. The previous gen 'chicken was almost a full foot longer. As far as the three, I think the Prowler was ultimately the most disappointing, since they chickened out and didn't put a good engine or a manual in it. The SSR was a legit good sports truck, I'd say the HHR would be the more hated since it didn't really have anything going for it. As far as the above, most people are going to be "thunder-what?" The correct answer of course, is the PT Cruiser.
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MikeyTsi posted:No, they did a nostalgia one after the Thunderchicken: These must have sold really poorly because they're easy to spot but I've only ever seen... maybe 5, in my life.
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