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10-29-2014, 09:45 AM
2024 Honda Civic Type R
10-29-2014, 09:50 AM
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Speaking of Lincolns, my rental was upgraded to a Lincoln MKZ last week while on vacation. Although the car drove fine, I would never rent or buy one after that experience.
My complaints first started with these lousy touch buttons they use on the center console. You have zero tactile feedback and you sometimes have to tap on it multiple times to get it to work.
The car also had this MyKey feature that I wasn't able to disable. It basically governed the car at 80mph, limited the stereo to 1/3 volume, and also disabled the stereo when not buckled up. The last one sounds smart, but my problem as that I was buckled up and it would malfunction half the time. Maybe it's a rental special, but that's the first I've ever seen it.
My complaints first started with these lousy touch buttons they use on the center console. You have zero tactile feedback and you sometimes have to tap on it multiple times to get it to work.
The car also had this MyKey feature that I wasn't able to disable. It basically governed the car at 80mph, limited the stereo to 1/3 volume, and also disabled the stereo when not buckled up. The last one sounds smart, but my problem as that I was buckled up and it would malfunction half the time. Maybe it's a rental special, but that's the first I've ever seen it.
10-29-2014, 11:38 AM
2024 Honda Civic Type R
A few weeks back I did a photoshoot for work at a very nice home with a vast amount of beautiful property. The owner mainly uses it for a weekend getaway from the city to enjoy golf (has his own 9-hole course), 4-wheeling, dirt biking, etc. This was their garage where we shot. Wouldn't this be nice to have as your own?
10-29-2014, 12:01 PM
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10-29-2014, 12:02 PM
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Slammed by Consumer Reports, Fiat Chrysler quality chief resigns - Road & Track
it seems someone took the "study" VERY seriously.
it seems someone took the "study" VERY seriously.
10-29-2014, 01:05 PM
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10-29-2014, 05:22 PM
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rofl at Porsche website.... last time I checked there aren't any mountains in Chicago.... Official Porsche Website - Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG
10-29-2014, 05:58 PM
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10-29-2014, 07:00 PM
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not that anyone cares but........
I used to live on the 44th floor of that white building with the diagonals
I was living there on 9/11..
I used to live on the 44th floor of that white building with the diagonals
I was living there on 9/11..
10-29-2014, 08:29 PM
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you are right, we don't care 
10-29-2014, 08:34 PM
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10-29-2014, 09:19 PM
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10-29-2014, 10:12 PM
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Have any of you folks heard of something called turbo compounding?
10-29-2014, 10:24 PM
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10-29-2014, 10:30 PM
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10-29-2014, 10:47 PM
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I'm sure it will be soon. 
It seems to use exhaust pressure to turn a turbine like a turbocharger, but instead of having another turbine on the intake side to force air into the cylinders, it's mechanically attached to the engine and turns the crank directly.
I'm trying to find some concise articles on it, but they're few and far between.
10-29-2014, 10:53 PM
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10-29-2014, 11:16 PM
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Derp... Scrolled right past it. Just finished a paper so when I see Wikipedia all I think is "not a credible source" 
Thanks for the link!
Thanks for the link!
10-30-2014, 02:09 AM
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10-30-2014, 08:24 AM
2024 Honda Civic Type R
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10-30-2014, 08:45 AM
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Caught up to a transport hauling new Fords this morning, 2 new Mustang GTs. Agree with what has been posted before, it does look better in person. Gray & Blue with dark wheels, both look great, from what I could tell in traffic.
10-30-2014, 11:20 AM
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10-30-2014, 11:24 AM
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Slapstick aside, I agree...I like the new Mustangs. Good to really see American Muscle Cars on a nice renaissance (i.e. Challenger Hellcat, Camaro)...
10-30-2014, 01:05 PM
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Damn! I should go to Ford dealer to check it out in person. I love Mustangs!
And have you guys seen this!? Why can't Honda just bring something like this to the States!?????
I think Honda USA should just get rid of the current ad agency for Honda/Acura and just use the agency in Europe. This ad is awesome.
"THE OTHER SOUND OF HONDA" is a GREAT tagline for Type-Rs...
And have you guys seen this!? Why can't Honda just bring something like this to the States!?????
I think Honda USA should just get rid of the current ad agency for Honda/Acura and just use the agency in Europe. This ad is awesome.
"THE OTHER SOUND OF HONDA" is a GREAT tagline for Type-Rs...
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10-30-2014, 01:15 PM
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10-30-2014, 02:19 PM
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10-30-2014, 02:20 PM
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Charlie can suck on my Avant's tailpipe. 
10-30-2014, 02:29 PM
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And Kimchi can suck on my sea creature's cucumber!
10-30-2014, 02:34 PM
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It's a well-known fact that kimchis like sucking sour cucumbers.
10-30-2014, 03:19 PM
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10-30-2014, 03:21 PM
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10-30-2014, 03:29 PM
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Gotta raise it up a bit more to suck on that fat creature!
10-30-2014, 06:58 PM
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Wow.. didn't know this one was in their channel. Guess this is the main campaign video for Civic Type-R.
It's AMAZING. Press "R" while watching the video.
Unbelievable.
You have to go to the link to watch the video.
https://www.youtube.com/user/HondaVideo
It's AMAZING. Press "R" while watching the video.
Unbelievable.
You have to go to the link to watch the video.
https://www.youtube.com/user/HondaVideo
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10-30-2014, 07:26 PM
Whats up with RDX owners?
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The Type R sounds amazing and I'm genuinely excited to see what it can do.
Quick, Acura, you know what to do!
Pump out another bloated underpowered sedan
Quick, Acura, you know what to do!
Pump out another bloated underpowered sedan
10-30-2014, 08:02 PM
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Damnnnnnnnn brilliant car and marketing.... the LED tails on the R at night looks very aggressive.
Why is Honda in Euro so different than US? nvm... i know because Honda/Acura hates us.
Why is Honda in Euro so different than US? nvm... i know because Honda/Acura hates us.
10-30-2014, 08:16 PM
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10-30-2014, 08:17 PM
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Dear God that Type-R 
10-30-2014, 11:33 PM
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hey check this out
10-31-2014, 01:09 AM
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10-31-2014, 06:36 AM
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