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Old 01-18-2017, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Rick_TL-S
Nothing stopping you. I'm just speaking from my experience, track rentals or group drives usually offer better value and you can push the cars.
Seat time with the track rentals is quite small. What, like 2-3 laps at the track versus a whole or half day with the car. So "better value" is arguable. And, we pushed the cars plenty on the back desert roads
Old 01-18-2017, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by srika
Seat time with the track rentals is quite small. What, like 2-3 laps at the track versus a whole or half day with the car. So "better value" is arguable. And, we pushed the cars plenty on the back desert roads
For the money that place is asking for a Huracan, you could get in several laps at a track rental. As someone else said, these cars are fitted with GPS & restrictions so you can only go so far, so fast.

Those places just neuter the point of the car. If I have a Lambo for a day, I'm doing 60-140 runs in that bitch.
Old 01-18-2017, 12:17 PM
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I ain't spending $2500 on laps at a track

I also don't think I would spend that much for a rental. IF I did, it would be for like some special project, that was covered by the budget of some larger entity. Like a production of some kind. i.e. I'm not the one paying for it.

I hear you though, track time is always good.
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I need a chick magnet. Any RDX Elites?
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Old 01-18-2017, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Doom878
I need a chick magnet. Any RDX Elites?
Do they include the Costco pants with the rental?
Old 01-20-2017, 10:17 AM
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^ Or you could rent a P1 for 42 days!
Old 01-20-2017, 08:51 PM
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I know the RS name means instant collectible but I think the fact there's extremely few on the market anymore is increasing the asking price for them.
Old 01-23-2017, 02:01 PM
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Fuck Uber!

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You really hate Uber
Old 01-31-2017, 08:49 AM
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Sorry Yummy.....



Video: man crashes into Pagani Zonda he's filming | Top Gear

Using a mobile phone while driving is a terrible thing to do for more reasons than the internet has space to list.

But on top of the danger you’ll cause yourself, your passengers and other road users, you can add the damage you’ll cause Pagani Zondas. This bloke in Uruguay didn’t heed such warnings, and ploughed straight into the back of the Zonda F he was using his mobile phone to film. Just to really hammer home the offensiveness, he was filming it all in portrait, too.

Now, there’s no footage of the impact, the villain of the story attempting to avoid said impact when it happened. But you hear the sickening touch. There’s even another angle, Premier League replay style, provided by another road user. Who also shouldn’t have been using a phone while driving.

Really, the only winner in this story is the company charging to fix the rear diffuser of a Pagani Zonda F. UK rules could soon see fines for use of phones while driving top out at £1,000. This indiscretion, though, probably cost a fair bit more still…

Just don’t do it. Please.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kGeQaOqSSI
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^ Looks like the passenger was filming in the car that hit the Pagani... driver was filming in the other car...
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Some of the commnents blame the Zonda driver for braking. Queee???
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Old 01-31-2017, 11:27 AM
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What a fucking imbecile.. was he driving a CTS-V?
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Bruh.. they weren't even racing...
Old 01-31-2017, 02:50 PM
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This build is insane

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Would rather LS swap a Miata, but already having the car, why not. Definitely a different build. Gotta catch people off guard to hear the V8 from a Sky.
Old 02-02-2017, 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Joneill44
You really hate Uber
Their goal is to one day end car ownership. We should all hate Uber. And Lyft.
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Old 02-02-2017, 08:02 AM
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the sky is soo ugly tho!
Old 02-13-2017, 10:59 AM
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oh ok.... nice garage too.

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Old 02-13-2017, 03:07 PM
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Whoa. That car looks different
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I like the sky.. that's a fucking awesome build
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Originally Posted by kurtatx
Their goal is to one day end car ownership. We should all hate Uber. And Lyft.


Well.. you still need cars to use them.. some circular logic jerk

I just hate Uber because they're corporate cocksuckers..
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Originally Posted by Majofo


Well.. you still need cars to use them.. some circular logic jerk

I just hate Uber because they're corporate cocksuckers..
They'll need cars, but they'll own them, and you'll pay $X a month to borrow them as needed. It makes me nauseated.
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These are the fastest accelerating hot hatches | Top Gear
11. Abarth 695 BiPosto: 5.9 seconds
10. Audi S1: 5.8 seconds
9. VW Golf GTI Clubsport S: 5.8 seconds
8. Seat Leon Cupra SC 290: 5.7 seconds
7. Honda Civic Type R: 5.7 seconds
6. Volkswagen Golf R: 4.9 seconds
5. BMW M140i: 4.8 seconds
4. Ford Focus RS Mountune: 4.5 seconds
3. Audi S3: 4.5 seconds
2. Mercedes-AMG A45: 4.2 seconds
1. Audi RS3: 4.1 seconds










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Horree shiett the Focus RS is quick AF
I mean.. the Audi and MB are quick, but for the money.. no competition.. okay maybe, Golf R
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btw RS3 only coming here as a sedan.. CUCK!
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The A (GLA) 45 & Focus RS would be my top 2 choices, obviously in different price brackets.
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A45 isn't bad for the money, but it's a high strung Mercedes.. hell nah.
At least not out of warranty
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40k vs 65k : RS vs GLA45
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I really dislike 0-60 as a performance metric. I mean, I get why it's used, and it helps paint a bigger picture of everything, but 1/4 ET and trap speed > 0-60
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Originally Posted by kurtatx
They'll need cars, but they'll own them, and you'll pay $X a month to borrow them as needed. It makes me nauseated.
I'm assuming you're not going to be much of a fan of Cadillac's recent Book by Cadillac, then.
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Originally Posted by Rick_TL-S
I'm assuming you're not going to be much of a fan of Cadillac's recent Book by Cadillac, then.
There's just something about ownership to me. I understand why people consider cars appliances, but I don't want to drive around in a car a bunch of other people have driven.
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Old 02-14-2017, 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by kurtatx
There's just something about ownership to me. I understand why people consider cars appliances, but I don't want to drive around in a car a bunch of other people have driven.
No argument here. I don't even like letting other people drive my cars unless they have real experience.

I made an exception for my ex. though since she really enjoyed my Acura (her father owned one; hit it off immediately).
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Originally Posted by Rick_TL-S
No argument here. I don't even like letting other people drive my cars unless they have real experience.

I made an exception for my ex. though since she really enjoyed my Acura (her father owned one; hit it off immediately).
Bolded x100.
And I only have an F150, I imagine I'd be worse with a sports car of some sort.
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Originally Posted by Rick_TL-S
IMO, if you want to rent a supercar, I'd either look into a company like Driving Exotics that let you drive them on a track or one of those drives that let you and a group share 4-5 super cars through some back roads.
I'm looking at this option in the future if my buddies and I ever have the time/money and we make it out to a big enough city that offers this (I live in KC and he lives in Nebraska...lol....no exotic experiences around here at all...save for a dude that rents out a GT-R out of St Louis vi Turo for like $300/day....heh)

LA and Atlanta has a Porsche-sponsored Porsche driving experience and of course Vegas has tons of exotic experiences.

These two are scary experiences though:

2 die in fiery crash at SpeedVegas racetrack | Las Vegas Review-Journal
Two men died after a car crash and fire Sunday at the SpeedVegas racetrack, 14200 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

The car’s driver, a male customer in his 30s, and an instructor, a male in his 50s who was in the passenger seat, were killed in the crash Sunday afternoon, Metropolitan Police Department Sgt. Steve Summers said.

The driver lost control of the car, a white Lamborghini, and spun out. The car crashed into a barrier wall and burst into flames.

On its website, SpeedVegas says its driving experiences let people bring their “driving fantasies to life on the longest and fastest racetrack in Las Vegas.”

SpeedVegas lets customers drive exotic cars including Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Corvettes. Participants must wear helmets as they navigate the 1.5 mile Formula One-inspired racetrack.

The site said the track includes sweeping and banked turns, an elevation change and a straightaway.

The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration will investigate. It has been classified as an industrial accident.

In a statement, SpeedVegas CEO and co-founder Aaron Fessler confirmed the deaths and said the track is cooperating with authorities.

“We are devastated by this tragic event and extend our heartfelt sympathy to the families and to our SpeedVegas team members who have lost a beloved colleague,” Fessler said.
Idiot drives with one hand at Rob's business. The instructor in this video was fired after this incident.

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Old 02-15-2017, 12:54 PM
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I really would like to know more of the details behind the Vegas crash. Granted I went years ago when they were still inside the oval, but I still went through an actual, brief class and introductory ride along in a Cayenne to understand the track.

Even in the car, the instructor was very clear on braking zones, turning/throttle input, etc. He never let me push the car near its limits or allow it to get away. I'm guessing they were really starting to push the car and it just got away.
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I think with anything, safety record matters. I learned a lot from visiting New Zealand where bungee jumping and zip lining are among the most popular activities. Basically, this type of driving is an extreme sport, and safety records are critical. It goes without saying that no worthwhile instructor would let this happen.

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