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Old 07-28-2013, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Aman
Is there any chance the hole from this could be repaired? Or is it too big?



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^^^^That can probably be plugged. It's usually only a problem when it's near the sidewall. That being said, I can't tell exactly from the picture, but it looks like your tread may be a little on the low side. A shop may not be willing to plug if the tread is too worn.
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Not that you can do anything about it but have you been to the VW dealer lately? I had the same screw in a tire of mine and it was done in the shop a the VW dealer.
It can be plugged, but your on the wear bars on those tires so a lot of shops are going to refuse to do it. I'd just replace the tires if you can instead of wasting $30 bucks trying to find someone to plug them.
Old 07-28-2013, 09:27 PM
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That Miura. I hope the owner keeps it in its original condition.

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Not that you can do anything about it but have you been to the VW dealer lately? I had the same screw in a tire of mine and it was done in the shop a the VW dealer.
Just for misc. parts. Aside from one oil change, I've been taking care of all the maintenance myself.

Doesn't matter too much now, the tire gave out last night. Thankfully, the spare is a full-size so I have at least a little bit of time to decide what to do. Either I replace the one tire, and drop coin on better tires next spring when I'll be better off, or I replace all 4 tires now, which would put a nice dent in finances.
Old 07-30-2013, 10:55 AM
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trying to do more car shoots, here is another incoming where the DD is a GTR..

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Old 07-30-2013, 11:23 AM
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friend's new ride - looks like an '08

Old 07-31-2013, 09:01 AM
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A good condition mid-80s Supra is $8k ... Crazy.

I like them a lot but not for that kind of money.

And then there's this one for $14k with 56k original miles on it:

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...Codes=MAN&mmt=[TOYOTA[SUPRA[]][]]&modelCode1=SUPRA&sortBy=mileageASC&makeCode1=TOYO TA&startYear=1985&showcaseOwnerId=77396&searchRadi us=0&listingId=335597773&listingIndex=1&Log=0
Old 07-31-2013, 12:09 PM
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cool story - first I've ever heard of it - not posting it in car videos because there's not much car footage in it - just a bit - around 4:05

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Old 07-31-2013, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by srika
cool story - first I've ever heard of it - not posting it in car videos because there's not much car footage in it - just a bit - around 4:05
Thanks for posting that. Great video. The 190E x/16 was one of my favorites (more so than the E30) at the time.
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Old 07-31-2013, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
Thanks for posting that. Great video. The 190E x/16 was one of my favorites (more so than the E30) at the time.
surely - agreed on the car btw
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Old 08-05-2013, 12:36 PM
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I can't say that I've seen one of these before:

http://www.foreigncarscharlotte.com/...NC/vd/15731534
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I've heard of them but not seen one in person.

That said, $400k is a crap ton of money for a boutique car like a Mosler.
Old 08-05-2013, 01:17 PM
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Well, I've heard of Mosler, but didn't know they had a GTR. I just use the MT900S in Forza
Old 08-05-2013, 06:16 PM
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Survey says! These are the most embarrassing cars to drive - http://www.cnbc.com/id/100939807
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Subaru Baja, really?
Old 08-05-2013, 07:33 PM
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I'm most surprised by the Town Car. What's so bad about it? Other than being an airport transport.

I personally refuse to drive a smartcar unless it's got a Hayabusa engine.
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I guess they don't want to be seen driving one for fear of being mistaken for a chauffeur.
Old 08-06-2013, 08:16 AM
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Baja & Element would be the only 2 I'd drive. Though there are plenty that I'd rather have.
Old 08-06-2013, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Costco
I'm most surprised by the Town Car. What's so bad about it? Other than being an airport transport.
Same here...the Town Car is nice.

And other than having an overabundance of plastic in it, what's wrong with the H2?
Old 08-06-2013, 10:35 AM
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Same here...the Town Car is nice.

And other than having an overabundance of plastic in it, what's wrong with the H2?
H2, luckily I only ever had to drive 1 when I was working at Chevrolet. Pretty much a Tahoe photocopied at 150% IMO. Didn't drive well, huge blind spots. No thanks.
I'd take a 5cyl H3 over an H2.
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So, I saw a 350C at work today with the plates, "I <3 LFA". I thought it was a bit funny & optimistic of them to have such a dream.
Then, my boss basically said to me, "LOL, they actually do own a LFA".


Needless to say, I felt pretty dumb the rest of the day for making fun of a LFA owner for "dreaming big".
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Old 08-06-2013, 11:03 PM
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if I had a LFA, I wouldn't own a 350C...
Old 08-07-2013, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by srika
if I had a LFA, I wouldn't own a 350C...
Not everyone can have a LFA & a LaFerrari Srika!

You can't have your cake & eat it, too.
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But don't you see, my point explains exactly why you had the situation you did. Because, nobody in their right mind would own a 350C, and a LFA. This is why you *assumed* that he was dreaming of an LFA rather than him also owning one in addition to the 350C.
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I wouldn't own an IS350C, period... because with the top up it looks like a travesty.
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I guess ZR1 motor is the in thing these days!

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Old 08-07-2013, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by srika
But don't you see, my point explains exactly why you had the situation you did. Because, nobody in their right mind would own a 350C, and a LFA. This is why you *assumed* that he was dreaming of an LFA rather than him also owning one in addition to the 350C.
That's not why I thought that, though.

I thought it was just optimistic, plain & simple, nothing to do with the car itself. She could have owned a LS600h with that plate & I still would have thought it was funny that it read "I <3 LFA". Having a 350C in addition to a LFA isn't crazy, though. She obviously really likes Lexus & I learned that she drives the 350C as her daily. It's not like it's a bottom of the line Lexus (her's had pretty much every thing optioned) & I'm guessing she wanted a convertible, so it fit her wants perfectly.

This is the car (& owner) in question.



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Old 08-07-2013, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Rick_TL-S
This is the car (& owner) in question.


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just can't get into this...

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G37 to be sold along side the new Q50. Thanks, BMW, for making Infinti think twice about their new nomenclature.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/driveo...7-q50/2626677/
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damn only 3300 miles... would love to rock this thing...

http://www.dupontregistry.com/autos/...itemid=1811953

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I just saw that on FB as well. Fuggin awesome!!!
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new Tundra looks much better than that Hilux thing

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Old 08-08-2013, 06:23 PM
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This commercial.

GG.

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Old 08-08-2013, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by srika
damn only 3300 miles... would love to rock this thing...

http://www.dupontregistry.com/autos/...itemid=1811953

So, it's a time machine, too?
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Still can't get into the LM

Not a fan of the new Tundra. Better looking than the Hilux, but IMO the older Tundra looked better.
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Still can't get into the LM

Not a fan of the new Tundra. Better looking than the Hilux, but IMO the older Tundra looked better.
Opposite for me, I think the new Tundra looks better. Will have to see one in person.
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Holy crap...anyone post this yet?

Ayrton Senna's NSX is up for sale...If I had the $$$$$...sigh...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-NSX-...d=508245177837
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Article of the Senna-NSX from Motor Authority...

The new Acura NSX should prove to be quite an entertaining machine. It will be interesting to see how it holds up to the original NSX from a pure driving experience standpoint. Of course, you can still buy the old NSX if you hunt them down on Craigslist and eBay Motors. If you have the means to afford one, you should do so. They're practically must-buy machines at this point, Occasionally, however, one pops up for sale that goes beyond the idea of a must-buy and turns into something entirely different. That is the case of one particular NSX that has made its way to eBay... because it was owned by Ayrton Senna.

According to the seller, this 1993 Acura NSX was owned by one of the greatest drivers the world has ever known. It looks rather splendid in its black paintwork, and the lovely coupe has just 31,000 miles on its odometer. The seller goes on to state that Mr. Senna was given three examples of the NSX for his own personal use. One was a black one that stayed at his home in Brazil, another was a red car that lived in Portugal, and the third car is the one in the auction which was garaged at a palace near the Estoril racing circuit. The auction sits with just one bid at this time, and it's set at around $74,000 with an un-met reserve.

This is a chance to own an iconic machine owned by a legendary man. Honda teamed up with Senna both on and off the track. While the automaker supplied engines for his McLaren Formula One cars, Senna supplied his knowledge to the engineering team that was developing the NSX. He's a large part of why it remains one of the ultimate driver's cars. Now you can purchase said car that was driven by the man himself. This is a rare opportunity, and we expect to see the bidding climb a bit on this one, assuming the car can be completely verified.
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^ A gem for whoever ends up purchasing it.


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