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iPhone pic Q: How do you get a TDI SportWagen out of the bottom of a mud infested corn field? A: Drop the tire pressure, yank the fuse for the traction control, and get a couple of your friends an a bunch of random strangers to help push the bitch up the hill and gun it until it finds hard ground! Then you park it in a safe spot, walk back down the hill and help other people get their cars out too. Also a special shout-out goes to the girl who shamelessly redlined her Acura and sent up a stinging rooster tail of mud and fine gravel getting her car out. We were expecting to have to encourage her to goose it, but she needed no prompting whatsoever. The guy in an AWD Mazda 6 making all the SUVs look bad was amusing too.
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Zenostein posted:You aren't the guy who had one for autocrossing, are you? I am not. I would like to go autocross it sometime but I haven't had that chance. One thought on the centers was to sand the Honda badge off of the aluminum disc in the centercap and then make a Toyota stencil and spray on the Toyota logo. I am about [this] close to buying a set of gunmetal Rota R-spec wheels in for it in 16" so that would fix the situation. What do you guys think? 
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Sep 9, 2012 06:39
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kimbo305 posted:I cheered as I scrolled. Is it burnt orange or red? It's listed as "Crystal Red Tintcoat". Pics really don't do it any justice, at least from my lovely cell phone. Also, the engine is the same LSA as in the CTS-V, except it's tuned upwards to 580hp instead of what the current CTS-V has. The magnetic shocks are the same design, but the 3rd generation past what the CTS-V has. I'm sure the Cadillac will have all that and more on its next revision.
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Sep 9, 2012 17:17
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Arishtat posted:iPhone pic Sure, I'll bite...why would you drive a bunch of cars into a mud infested corn field in the first place? Or was it a dry corn field and you got caught in a sudden downpour? Content: Took my Focus to the national Soap Box Derby track today (I live about a mile away from here, I've been wanting to take this one for a while now):  
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Sep 9, 2012 21:22
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4/20 NEVER FORGET posted:I fixed up a Toyota Yaris because I am stupid. At least it averages 36 mpg! Well if it means anything the wheels made me chuckle. I dig them.
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Sep 10, 2012 03:48
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Sep 10, 2012 05:47
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That's sweet! I love the rear plate. Please tell me it links to the thread.
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Sep 10, 2012 06:00
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Sep 10, 2012 06:05
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Geoj posted:Sure, I'll bite...why would you drive a bunch of cars into a mud infested corn field in the first place? Or was it a dry corn field and you got caught in a sudden downpour? This is where we were on Saturday: http://toughmudder.com/events/mid-atlantic-2012/ It was dry on the way in. We got caught in the rain just as we finished the course and by the time we showered, changed and I picked up my backpack the field was soaked and every car that tried to get out (most unsuccessfully at first) simply served to make the ground at the bottom of the hill even more rutted and soupy. The field and the participant staging area was so torn up that they cancelled the 2nd day of the event: http://www.gazette.net/article/20120909/NEWS/709099999/1016/second-day-of-frederick-county-s-tough-mudder-canceled-due-to&template=gazette What you're not seeing is the couple of hundred pounds of mud caked up under the frame rails, wheel wells, shock towers, jammed up in the cabin drain ports, etc. etc. etc. It took my buddy and I about two hours yesterday to wash, wipe and vacuum the car back into a state of cleanliness.
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Sep 10, 2012 12:12
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Well nothing special, just a regular KIA C'eed, but i enjoy driving it. The pic has been taken while visiting my parents, it currently has less than 33,000 miles on it. Its a 2006 Model and my first car i owned myself and i never had any problems with it. Even though its only powered by a 1.6 Diesel engine with 66kw/90 HP it handles quite okay at 112 mph(180 km/h). Though with the current diesel prices in Germany i'm quite happy i didn't get a gasoline fueled car. Only thing i changed is the tyres and rims, the tyres weren't used up but Michelin Energy tyres are really bad on wet surfaces. So i switched to Hankook V12 Evo and am quite happy with them. 
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Sep 10, 2012 14:10
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2013 Base 911 in anthracite brown. The Tesla isn't mine, it's just a camera whore.
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Sep 10, 2012 15:02
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Nice, does that have the 7-sp manual? Picture?
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Sep 10, 2012 15:58
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KYOON GRIFFEY JR posted:Nice, does that have the 7-sp manual? Picture? Yea, PDK  here is a better angle on the exterior 
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I decided to pick up a C63 over the weekend. The previous owner had it dyno tuned and it made 440whp. Also came w/ the optional LSD(why is this an option on an AMG car!?!?). Over the most fun i've had in a street car in a long time. this happened rather quickly  V8 buddies  
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Sep 10, 2012 16:27
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4/20 NEVER FORGET posted:I fixed up a Toyota Yaris because I am stupid. At least it averages 36 mpg! Think it looks great. Why not just plastidip the centercaps or something, if it looks that bad just peel it off? 
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Sep 10, 2012 16:33
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4/20 NEVER FORGET posted:One thought on the centers was to sand the Honda badge off of the aluminum disc in the centercap and then make a Toyota stencil and spray on the Toyota logo. Just grab a set of these self-adhesive centercaps with Toyota logos on them from ebay: http://is.gd/TTGIAx There are a few to choose from on ebay, just make sure you get the right diameter.
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Sep 10, 2012 16:59
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shoopeach posted:I decided to pick up a C63 over the weekend. The previous owner had it dyno tuned and it made 440whp. Also came w/ the optional LSD(why is this an option on an AMG car!?!?). Over the most fun i've had in a street car in a long time. Nice! I'm jealous! I wish MB's had sticks as an option :/
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Sep 10, 2012 17:42
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marshmonkey posted:Yea, PDK He meant the 7-speed traditional manual, not the PDK. Still, cool car, very good color. Brown is making a comeback in a big way.
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Sep 10, 2012 17:59
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I hear the PDK is really good but it Ain't Right.
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Sep 10, 2012 18:03
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Paul Boz_ posted:Nice! I'm jealous! I wish MB's had sticks as an option :/ ya this was something that bugged me for a while. But my track car(the 944) is stick and I live in Houston. We have some of the worst traffic here and driving a stick shift car is just a pain. If this purchase was a car to flog on the track, it would have definitely been something stick(or an SMG/DSG variant).
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Sep 10, 2012 18:48
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Paul Boz_ posted:Nice! I'm jealous! I wish MB's had sticks as an option :/ You can get most of MB's models with a stick (only in the base trim levels, though), but if you've ever driven an MB with a stick, you wouldn't wish for it anymore. They're fine for everyday driving, very nice action etc., but it all turns to mush when you try to shift quickly. KozmoNaut fucked around with this message at 19:56 on Sep 10, 2012 |
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Sep 10, 2012 19:53
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marshmonkey posted:Yea, PDK This is a loving suave interior. God drat.
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Sep 10, 2012 19:59
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Here is a better shot of the brown paint, I think it looks awesome together with the tan interior. Almost like a throwback to 80's Porsches.  dreesemonkey posted:This is a loving suave interior. God drat. The roof-liner is SUEDE. 
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Sep 10, 2012 20:12
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I hope your custom plate is TNY TWR
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Sep 10, 2012 20:26
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I like it a lot but putting it up with a classic 911 makes me just realize how much more I like the classic 911.
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Sep 10, 2012 20:28
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What I hate most about the Camaro is the trunk opening, but I'm guessing this isn't your daily all-purpose commuter/family trip car? In terms of a fun weekend car, you could stick the LSA in just about anything and I'd gush all over it. Kudos to you and your 580 horsepower. I just wanted to say I love the Tesla because I'm a total targa top whore. And as a targa top whore I'm disappointed in your modern Porsche 
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Sep 10, 2012 21:31
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davebo posted:Lookin' good. Did you say something earlier in the thread about pinstripes or was that just the SS decal you mentioned? I was not a fan of the pinstripes and did not order them, but it has all of the proper SS stickers. I found a nice little corner where no one wants anyone parking near them  I thought night shots would be cool, maybe not with a phone though. Here they are anyway  
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Sep 10, 2012 22:10
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AdmiralViscen posted:I found a nice little corner where no one wants anyone parking near them Looks really, really nice (change the driver's side high beam, though)!
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Sep 10, 2012 22:29
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I am going to buy an HID kit for all four as soon as I find one. At a car show I saw a guy with a 1980 Monte with projectors but he didn't know where he got them from. The light works, it just looks bad. Though "works" is probably an overstatement for any sealed beam headlight
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Sep 10, 2012 22:32
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DropShadow posted:Just grab a set of these self-adhesive centercaps with Toyota logos on them from ebay: http://is.gd/TTGIAx Oh drat, nice find. Thanks for that, I'll try that out first. And thanks everyone else, I'll keep the Honda wheels for now.
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Sep 11, 2012 01:37
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AdmiralViscen posted:I am going to buy an HID kit for all four as soon as I find one. At a car show I saw a guy with a 1980 Monte with projectors but he didn't know where he got them from.  aftermarket HID kitsLook into E-code headlight housings, Hella or Cibie make the best ones.
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Sep 11, 2012 02:19
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KozmoNaut posted:You can get most of MB's models with a stick (only in the base trim levels, though), but if you've ever driven an MB with a stick, you wouldn't wish for it anymore. Most? I thought you could only get two (the C & SLK230/250). I know they haven't offered a stick in any of the 04+ models except those two.
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Nait Sirhc posted:Most? I thought you could only get two (the C & SLK230/250). There's the A and B classes, and of course the C and smaller SLKs. The E200/220 CDI BE and E200 BE can be had with a 6-speed, too. Anything bigger than that, and it's automatic-only.
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I finally get to post a new car (my Civic finally died). 2012 Ford Focus HB ... my favorite part .. 5 speed manual! I am really enjoying this car. 
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Sep 12, 2012 17:35
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KozmoNaut posted:There's the A and B classes, and of course the C and smaller SLKs. The E200/220 CDI BE and E200 BE can be had with a 6-speed, too. Anything bigger than that, and it's automatic-only. We don't get the A and B here in 'Murrica.
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Sep 12, 2012 18:23
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mAlfunkti0n posted:I finally get to post a new car (my Civic finally died). Congrats man! I like the color.  mine:  If you want to get ford OEM accessories for it cheap: http://www.partscheap.com/2012-2013-Ford-Focus-Accessories-s/469.htm I bought the engine cover, rear cargo mat, and have the mudflaps on order. and you should definitely become a member of: http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/ You should also invest in a Steeda rear sway bar. this thing makes a huge difference! http://www.steedafocus.com/parts/2012-ford-focus-rear-swaybar.html You can also replace your rear engine mount with an OEM Mazdaspeed3 motormount. I did not really notice a difference with my DCT transmission, but others who have the MT say it really makes the car feel better. Also, order a K&N air filter from amazon IMMEDIATELY. It makes the car breathe so much easier and quieter. The car already comes with a cone filter, the K&N is just superior in every way. Supposedly the Steeda short throw shifter is a must have too. Some Guy From NY fucked around with this message at 18:49 on Sep 12, 2012 |
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Some Guy From NY posted:Congrats man! I'll check all of that out, thanks! I like the wheels on yours, the hubs on mine aren't bad looking (could be MUCH worse, but still). It's been a breath of fresh air having a new car, especially one with a manual.
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Sep 12, 2012 18:53
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mAlfunkti0n posted:I finally get to post a new car (my Civic finally died). The HB stands for Huge Butt right? Seriously though, good job Ford.
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Corrupt Cypher posted:The HB stands for Huge Butt right? Awwww, don't say that it might hear you and become depressed. 
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AdmiralViscen posted:I am going to buy an HID kit for all four as soon as I find one. At a car show I saw a guy with a 1980 Monte with projectors but he didn't know where he got them from. You can pull actual HID projectors (halogen projectors will NOT work correctly) from many luxury cars and even normal cars from the last 15 years. Don't put HID capsules into eBay "h4" housings, it will blind the poo poo out of everyone and put out terrible light.
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