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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 05:15 PM
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also - the ad makes it out like the car doesn't run so well - it says there is a whistling sound........ that's what made it believable for me...
He was describing a BOV, trying to act like he didn't know any better..

"Weird whistling noise every time you switch gears"
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 05:16 PM
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oh

I was thinking blown turbos
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 05:17 PM
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 05:19 PM
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Anyone read about the 5000HP car that BoostedJack is getting?
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 05:21 PM
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5,000 HP.. must be his DD.
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 05:29 PM
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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 09:41 PM
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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 12:33 PM
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<iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/zIltO3NuGkk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 12:40 PM
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Wrong thread sucka!! besides.. it's a
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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 01:14 PM
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Oops, sorry.

Does anyone have a recommendation on a good automotive engineering book?
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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 01:18 PM
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Heard of this?

Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach: Jack Erjavec: 9781428311497: Amazon.com: Books Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach: Jack Erjavec: 9781428311497: Amazon.com: Books

and this?

Automotive Handbook: Society of Automotive Engineers: 9780768019537: Amazon.com: Books Automotive Handbook: Society of Automotive Engineers: 9780768019537: Amazon.com: Books
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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 01:27 PM
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For what reason?
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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 01:30 PM
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To read up on and study?

What else do you do with a fucking book?

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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 03:35 PM
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What I mean is, are you trying to learn something, or just want a cool coffee table book?
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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 05:06 PM
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Our last LFA finally sold last night; $385,000.

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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 05:10 PM
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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 05:13 PM
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Altegris bought another one!??!?



Isn't 1456 LFAs enough for one man!??!?!?
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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 05:29 PM
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There was a rumor that Marky Mark had bought it because he was seen at work last night looking at it. However, client initials aren't M.W. :/
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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 05:35 PM
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Altegris is Marky Mark?!?!?


Hory shet. We have a celebrity amongst our members here.
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Old Nov 9, 2013 | 12:32 AM
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I think this one is Moneyman's.. Altegris only likes yellow LFAs.
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Old Nov 9, 2013 | 12:34 AM
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Old Nov 9, 2013 | 01:06 AM
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I dont like that color
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Old Nov 9, 2013 | 09:46 AM
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It doesn't like you.
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Old Nov 9, 2013 | 12:41 PM
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Anyone see the Ringbrothers' rendition of the Pantera...?

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Old Nov 9, 2013 | 01:20 PM
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The 2015 Audi S3 reviews are out for the European model (in US magazines) and it sounds like a great car. If it comes in at $40-42k, I think I'm trading the ST for it.
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Old Nov 9, 2013 | 05:18 PM
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Anyone see the Ringbrothers' rendition of the Pantera...?

I love the HRE's, but the front is hideous imo.
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Old Nov 9, 2013 | 05:56 PM
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So, here I am lately apartment hunting to move closer to work. And I had come to the realization that my desire to have a toy was going to have to wait a year or so until the Acura was paid off because I have no desire to sell it now since I just had the pre-cats installed a couple months ago.

Well, temptation is spitting in my face now since this showed up.


The car was originally for sale at $28K (2008/58,000 miles), which caused me to lose any interest. Sometime yesterday however, the sales office finally got the PDI work done on it & realized the car has no cat. converters what so ever. This car actually ends up having intake, headers, full exhaust, & a tune on it, which leads to the dealer putting it on wholesale.

Was able to get a quick test drive in it, even after I was constantly "made sure" it would not pass inspection & was my own "risk". No one knows what kind of tune it has, but it's fucking fast, the exact kind of fast I want!

Lot price with my discount would bring it down to $24-25K. Since it's now on wholesale, they'll consider $21-22K since they just want it gone. The color I'm not keen on, but the black top, OZ wheels & lip help a lot, plus it's a fucking manual. The car is a steal for what it is, mods or no mods. Unfortunately, I can either indulge myself or be responsible & let it go. It really doesn't help that I have someone who is considering renting with me now to cut the costs, too.

FML....
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Old Nov 9, 2013 | 06:22 PM
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Sell the TL, DD the 'Vette?
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Old Nov 9, 2013 | 06:57 PM
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I could, but I really don't want to since I just bought the pre-cat deletes & had them installed a couple months ago. Would feel like a huge waste, imo.
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Old Nov 9, 2013 | 10:06 PM
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You did cat deletes on the TL? Ricer

Get the Vette.
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Old Nov 9, 2013 | 10:52 PM
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I just noticed that you can build the 2014 Chevy SS on their website now.

http://www.chevrolet.com/ss-sports-s...-zipcode=28079

Edit: You can't do crap to this car
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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 01:16 AM
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Rick, if you think selling your car with recently installed PCDs would be a waste, what would you think of passing up on a Corvette?
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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 09:12 AM
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The money spent on PCDs is no different than having the transmission fixed to be able to sell it. Sunk cost, get over it, buy the Vette. Plus, the Vette already had the important stuff done...means no extra expenses for you = money saved = wise investment
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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 11:39 AM
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Part out the TL and sell it. Buy the Vette.
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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
Part out the TL and sell it. Buy the Vette.
He makes a valid point here.
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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Aman
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Rick, if you think selling your car with recently installed PCDs would be a waste, what would you think of passing up on a Corvette?
Originally Posted by chill_dog
The money spent on PCDs is no different than having the transmission fixed to be able to sell it. Sunk cost, get over it, buy the Vette. Plus, the Vette already had the important stuff done...means no extra expenses for you = money saved = wise investment
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Part out the TL and sell it. Buy the Vette.
You all are terrible at talking people down.

I'll see if she's still there Tuesday & see what our finance office will work with.
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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 07:05 PM
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I saw a little of the new C7 vette last night. Was sitting outside in a restaurant and this car right outside started next to me. The sound of the car caught my attention. I was dark so all I was able to see were the headlights. At first I thought it was a viper

When it finally went out and I saw the tails I knew it was a C7. All I can say is, it sounds nice haha.
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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 07:39 PM
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Exactly how dark are you??
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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Rick_TL-S
You all are terrible at talking people down.

I'll see if she's still there Tuesday & see what our finance office will work with.


Originally Posted by speedemon90
I saw a little of the new C7 vette last night. Was sitting outside in a restaurant and this car right outside started next to me. The sound of the car caught my attention. I was dark so all I was able to see were the headlights. At first I thought it was a viper
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Exactly how dark are you??
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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 08:53 PM
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