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04-10-2014, 09:53 AM
#8321
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If you think that's bad, how about $179k for a Range Rover Autobiography with 4800 miles? 
http://dupontregistry.com/autos/sear...itemid=2174125
http://dupontregistry.com/autos/sear...itemid=2174125
04-10-2014, 10:01 AM
#8322
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is it just me or did the LaFerrari look like, WAYYYYY BETTER in the initial reveal.... 
http://abduzeedo.com/files/originals...hp_02_side.jpg
http://images.dailytech.com/nimage/laferrari_4.jpg
http://preview.netcarshow.com/Ferrar...14-1600-03.jpg
http://www.compositestoday.com/wp-co...13/03/jpeg.jpg
one key difference I'm seeing is in the side-view mirrors being black as opposed to body-colored - and also the wheels - and it looks like some side effects don't look quite as striking on the production version
http://abduzeedo.com/files/originals...hp_02_side.jpg
http://images.dailytech.com/nimage/laferrari_4.jpg
http://preview.netcarshow.com/Ferrar...14-1600-03.jpg
http://www.compositestoday.com/wp-co...13/03/jpeg.jpg
one key difference I'm seeing is in the side-view mirrors being black as opposed to body-colored - and also the wheels - and it looks like some side effects don't look quite as striking on the production version
04-10-2014, 10:31 AM
#8324
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If you think that's bad, how about $179k for a Range Rover Autobiography with 4800 miles?
http://dupontregistry.com/autos/sear...itemid=2174125
http://dupontregistry.com/autos/sear...itemid=2174125
NO. How about a nice Defender?
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04-10-2014, 10:31 AM
#8325
2024 Honda Civic Type R
I spent an extensive amount of time building Mustangs and searching them across the country, and I realized I wouldn't be willing to settle for anything but exactly what I wanted. And it doesn't make any sense to buy anything now.
I'll wait for at least the end of 2015 until I start to really look again. New Golf R, new Mustang, and hopefully some news about the Focus RS...
04-10-2014, 10:42 AM
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04-10-2014, 10:42 AM
#8327
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I spent an extensive amount of time building Mustangs and searching them across the country, and I realized I wouldn't be willing to settle for anything but exactly what I wanted. And it doesn't make any sense to buy anything now.
I'll wait for at least the end of 2015 until I start to really look again. New Golf R, new Mustang, and hopefully some news about the Focus RS...
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...us-rs-in-doubt
Personally, I think the RS is kick@$$.
04-10-2014, 07:32 PM
#8328
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wowzers they just added an Aventador and Veyron to our Supercars fleet yeah I'll have to be driving those 
04-10-2014, 07:37 PM
#8329
is it just me or did the LaFerrari look like, WAYYYYY BETTER in the initial reveal....
http://abduzeedo.com/files/originals...hp_02_side.jpg
http://images.dailytech.com/nimage/laferrari_4.jpg
http://preview.netcarshow.com/Ferrar...14-1600-03.jpg
http://www.compositestoday.com/wp-co...13/03/jpeg.jpg
one key difference I'm seeing is in the side-view mirrors being black as opposed to body-colored - and also the wheels - and it looks like some side effects don't look quite as striking on the production version
http://abduzeedo.com/files/originals...hp_02_side.jpg
http://images.dailytech.com/nimage/laferrari_4.jpg
http://preview.netcarshow.com/Ferrar...14-1600-03.jpg
http://www.compositestoday.com/wp-co...13/03/jpeg.jpg
one key difference I'm seeing is in the side-view mirrors being black as opposed to body-colored - and also the wheels - and it looks like some side effects don't look quite as striking on the production version
04-10-2014, 09:10 PM
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04-10-2014, 09:10 PM
#8331
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Yeah still love the F12. The differences I see are in the trim and finishes. Perhaps the initial images were of a decked out LaFerrari, although I'm having trouble understanding how there would be a "base" model.
04-10-2014, 09:18 PM
#8332
If you think that's bad, how about $179k for a Range Rover Autobiography with 4800 miles?
http://dupontregistry.com/autos/sear...itemid=2174125
http://dupontregistry.com/autos/sear...itemid=2174125
Brand new, fully loaded Autobiography on the Longwheel Base came out to $145,465. The only other options are ton of dealer-installed ones without any price information. So, unless that car has every single thing under the sun from the dealer, there's no way I would pay $35,000 more for a model with 4,800 miles over what Land Rover advertises as one brand new.
http://rules.config.landrover.com/jd...jdxpayoff.html
04-10-2014, 09:19 PM
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04-10-2014, 09:20 PM
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Unless there's something hidden in the description, that doesn't make any sense.
Brand new, fully loaded Autobiography on the Longwheel Base came out to $145,465. The only other options are ton of dealer-installed ones without any price information. So, unless that car has every single thing under the sun from the dealer, there's no way I would pay $35,000 more for a model with 4,800 miles over what Land Rover advertises as one brand new.
http://rules.config.landrover.com/jd...jdxpayoff.html
Brand new, fully loaded Autobiography on the Longwheel Base came out to $145,465. The only other options are ton of dealer-installed ones without any price information. So, unless that car has every single thing under the sun from the dealer, there's no way I would pay $35,000 more for a model with 4,800 miles over what Land Rover advertises as one brand new.
http://rules.config.landrover.com/jd...jdxpayoff.html
04-10-2014, 09:30 PM
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04-10-2014, 09:30 PM
#8336
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Courtesy of Crank and Piston...
If anything, this is impressive; not something you see often. 500HP Honda Civic Turbo EG6...
If anything, this is impressive; not something you see often. 500HP Honda Civic Turbo EG6...
Engine
JDM B18C GSR
BWR top mount Manifold
Garret GTX3582R Turbo
Custom build intercooler
JE 81.5
Darton dry sleevs
Brain Crower H beam rods
Tial 44mm wastegate
Tail Q 50mm BOV
Skunk2 tuner 2 cam
Ferrea head kit
AEM Cam gears
Type r oil pump with toda gear
Gates racing timing belt
Super damper crank pully
Edelbrock Victor X IM
Skunk2 Pro Series Throttle Body 74mm
Master twin Clutch
Quaife LSD
Driveshaft shop 3.9 axel
Cosmatic gasket kit
Mishimoto Radiator + fan
Hasport mounts
Engine dressing (washers – vtec cover) password JDM
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Fuel system
Aeromotive a1000 Fual pump
AEM FPRgulater
Dynamic 1000cc Injiectors
AEM fual rail
-
Stance
Blox camber kit
Blox lower arm
BWR subframe
Dc2 rear sway bar
Jdm eg6 rear disc conv
Skunk2 pro-series full coilovers
-
Wheels and tyres
Front / 15×8 diamond wheels (+12 offset)
Front / 165/45/15 formoza fd1
Rear / 15×10 diamond ( 0 offset)
Rear / 195/45/15 falken
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Exterior
Y56 paint
Spoon lip
Spoon carbon mirrors
Spoon carbon wing
Seibon carbon trunk
Seibon carbon fenders
JS racing scoop
JDM head lights
-
Interior
DC5 Recaro Seats
Black USDM EJ dashboard and console
OMP steering wheel
NRG quick release
Type r knob and shift boot
USDM optional center console
Takata harness
-
Electronics
AEM EMS
AEM twinfire cdi
AEM COP conv
JDM B18C GSR
BWR top mount Manifold
Garret GTX3582R Turbo
Custom build intercooler
JE 81.5
Darton dry sleevs
Brain Crower H beam rods
Tial 44mm wastegate
Tail Q 50mm BOV
Skunk2 tuner 2 cam
Ferrea head kit
AEM Cam gears
Type r oil pump with toda gear
Gates racing timing belt
Super damper crank pully
Edelbrock Victor X IM
Skunk2 Pro Series Throttle Body 74mm
Master twin Clutch
Quaife LSD
Driveshaft shop 3.9 axel
Cosmatic gasket kit
Mishimoto Radiator + fan
Hasport mounts
Engine dressing (washers – vtec cover) password JDM
-
Fuel system
Aeromotive a1000 Fual pump
AEM FPRgulater
Dynamic 1000cc Injiectors
AEM fual rail
-
Stance
Blox camber kit
Blox lower arm
BWR subframe
Dc2 rear sway bar
Jdm eg6 rear disc conv
Skunk2 pro-series full coilovers
-
Wheels and tyres
Front / 15×8 diamond wheels (+12 offset)
Front / 165/45/15 formoza fd1
Rear / 15×10 diamond ( 0 offset)
Rear / 195/45/15 falken
-
Exterior
Y56 paint
Spoon lip
Spoon carbon mirrors
Spoon carbon wing
Seibon carbon trunk
Seibon carbon fenders
JS racing scoop
JDM head lights
-
Interior
DC5 Recaro Seats
Black USDM EJ dashboard and console
OMP steering wheel
NRG quick release
Type r knob and shift boot
USDM optional center console
Takata harness
-
Electronics
AEM EMS
AEM twinfire cdi
AEM COP conv
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04-10-2014, 10:12 PM
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Meh. I appreciate the time, money, and dedication put into it, but it's not my cup of tea. Minus the engine goodies, it has a lot of elements that remind me of the riced out Civics I see at import meets.
04-10-2014, 10:47 PM
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Nothing that can't be fixed. Add wheels that fit properly, paint fenders/hatch, and keep that damn hood closed and you have a pretty clean car.
04-10-2014, 10:54 PM
#8341
Either do the Stanced scene or don't. That guy is just asking to roast those puny tires off the car with 500Hp.
I guess that would be the case, but I can't imagine there being that long of a waiting list for such a car when most Range Rovers are swb.
I guess that would be the case, but I can't imagine there being that long of a waiting list for such a car when most Range Rovers are swb.
04-11-2014, 02:10 AM
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04-11-2014, 03:18 AM
#8343
As Srika said, it's a $400-500K V12 supercar in a league of its own compared to the other cars in the fleet. I imagine that high price is to cover the ridiculously high maintenance fees that will be needed as the car isn't built as a track beast like the rest of the fleet.
Some companies similar to Srika's with an Aventador also limit the track time it sees compared to the rest; I imagine Adventure Supercars may be the same.
Very intrigued at you guys coming to MSR, though. May have to reserve a spot with the Super Trofeo for June, though splurging on the Aventador is tempting.
Some companies similar to Srika's with an Aventador also limit the track time it sees compared to the rest; I imagine Adventure Supercars may be the same.
Very intrigued at you guys coming to MSR, though. May have to reserve a spot with the Super Trofeo for June, though splurging on the Aventador is tempting.
04-11-2014, 08:48 AM
#8344
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Never been a huge fan of the EG. More of an EK fan myself.
04-11-2014, 09:27 AM
#8345
2024 Honda Civic Type R
Here's hoping the pessimistic outlook of the RS is not true then...
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...us-rs-in-doubt
Personally, I think the RS is kick@$$.
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...us-rs-in-doubt
Personally, I think the RS is kick@$$.
04-11-2014, 09:33 AM
#8346
2024 Honda Civic Type R
And dang, the GT-R is only $179.
I might have to do it at ACC this July when you guys are there. That would be awesome.
04-11-2014, 09:44 AM
#8347
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I don't mean for this to sound like a pitch - really I don't - but the way I think of it - it's a HECK of a lot more cost-effective than owning the car and taking it to the track. 
04-11-2014, 10:05 AM
#8348
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if any of you guys are thinking of booking, hold off, let me see if I can get a promo code.
04-11-2014, 10:16 AM
#8349
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Ok so, I get promo codes for 50% off and I can bestow those upon you. 
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04-11-2014, 10:45 AM
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04-11-2014, 11:23 AM
#8351
I can drive a GT-R for like $90?
I'm still not a fan of its looks, but I'd love to drive one.
04-11-2014, 11:27 AM
#8352
Fahrvergnügen'd
The 2014 NY Auto Show starts in a week.
What cars are you interested in seeing shown there?
I'm looking forward to the finished 2015 Mustang, the new Mk7 GTI (though I hope the US Spec Golf R is there). Maybe the next Miata?
What cars are you interested in seeing shown there?
I'm looking forward to the finished 2015 Mustang, the new Mk7 GTI (though I hope the US Spec Golf R is there). Maybe the next Miata?
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04-11-2014, 11:29 AM
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04-11-2014, 11:31 AM
#8354
Definitely interested in the next Miata. Wondering what they're planning to do with all the "Skyactiv" technology they've been building. Should result in a Miata sub-2500 lbs, hopefully. Probably get great gas mileage too.
Non-power hardtop Miata is still a car I'd like to have.
Non-power hardtop Miata is still a car I'd like to have.
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04-11-2014, 11:41 AM
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Definitely interested in the next Miata. Wondering what they're planning to do with all the "Skyactiv" technology they've been building. Should result in a Miata sub-2500 lbs, hopefully. Probably get great gas mileage too.
Non-power hardtop Miata is still a car I'd like to have.
Non-power hardtop Miata is still a car I'd like to have.
Or is that a regionally Canadian thing since I'm in the land of giant@$$ pickups and SUVs?
04-11-2014, 11:45 AM
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Miata definitely has the girly thing going. But most guys I know who own Miatas don't give two sh*ts about that.
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04-11-2014, 12:03 PM
#8358
Fahrvergnügen'd
Golf TDI Sportwagen is going to be in NY.
Going to be shown with 4Motion though of course VW of North America says they only have plans for FWD.
No 4Motion, no sale VW.
Going to be shown with 4Motion though of course VW of North America says they only have plans for FWD.
No 4Motion, no sale VW.
04-11-2014, 12:05 PM
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04-11-2014, 12:14 PM
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