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Old May 5, 2014 | 10:16 AM
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More like valet driver getting to excited revving the Lamborghini and not realizing it was in 1st gear.
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Old May 5, 2014 | 10:17 AM
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hehe. followed the story on that yesterday.
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Old May 5, 2014 | 10:30 AM
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Nothing official...just a rendering of what Novitec would do with the Poopdick when they get their hands on it.

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Old May 5, 2014 | 10:33 AM
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I'd prefer it in red, Novitec.
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Old May 5, 2014 | 10:56 AM
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Re: reliability these days

my friend got his SLS Black Series in January, it is in the shop now because it needs the transmission replaced. Why? A bad sensor. Apparently it has happened to several SLSBS's. The transmission won't come in until June, he ain't too happy about that. They gave him some incentives and a 2014 S550 as a loaner.
the fawk?

That's the first I've heard of an issue like that. Is the sensor not replaceable?
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Old May 5, 2014 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
I'd prefer it in red, Novitec.
barf colored, Poopdick name, etc.

still would.
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Old May 5, 2014 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Costco
the fawk?

That's the first I've heard of an issue like that. Is the sensor not replaceable?
I guess it's more serious than it sounds - the sensor sends a fault code and when it does, it renders the even-numbered gears useless.
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Old May 5, 2014 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Costco
the fawk?

That's the first I've heard of an issue like that. Is the sensor not replaceable?
This. The whole transmission for one sensor?
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Old May 5, 2014 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by ttribe
This. The whole transmission for one sensor?




friend's Z06, he moved here from TX recently.

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Old May 5, 2014 | 11:36 AM
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uh, ouch.

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Old May 6, 2014 | 10:18 AM
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Car meets are so weird for me these days. There will be like super nice cars there that I will just ignore. And then later on I'm thinking, I should have stopped and paid some attention to that car.
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Old May 6, 2014 | 11:17 AM
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Car meets are so weird for me these days. There will be like super nice cars there that I will just ignore. And then later on I'm thinking, I should have stopped and paid some attention to that car.
It's probably like jackin' it to regular porn ... You're just seeing it too much and the novelty wears off. Soon you're going to be going to meets to see riced out Civics and VIP'd LS400s because that's the only way you feel alive anymore ...

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Old May 6, 2014 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
It's probably like jackin' it to regular porn ... You're just seeing it too much and the novelty wears off. Soon you're going to be going to meets to see riced out Civics and VIP'd LS400s because that's the only way you feel alive anymore ...

It's weird, like, I only seek to drive the cars now. Just looking at them, eh, it doesn't do much. Even taking photos has lost much of its allure. I think I might be a bit sad about that. Not sure.
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Old May 6, 2014 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by srika
It's weird, like, I only seek to drive the cars now. Just looking at them, eh, it doesn't do much. Even taking photos has lost much of its allure. I think I might be a bit sad about that. Not sure.
It happens. You could take a break for a while ... Might help bring the novelty back.
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Old May 6, 2014 | 12:10 PM
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Saw my first M235i last night. Dude got on it from a stoplight to cross three lanes in front of everyone. The car doesn't sound particularly awesome stock but it sure as hell is quick. I'm pretty sure I'm putting down close to 280hp and I don't think I could have kept up with him. FWD < RWD obviously.
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Old May 6, 2014 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
It's probably like jackin' it to regular porn ... You're just seeing it too much and the novelty wears off. Soon you're going to be going to meets to see riced out Civics and VIP'd LS400s because that's the only way you feel alive anymore ...

And what would be the porn equivalent to that?
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Old May 6, 2014 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Aman
And what would be the porn equivalent to that?
yeah what did you have in mind charliemike?
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Old May 6, 2014 | 01:17 PM
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yeah what did you have in mind charliemike?
Midget tranny auto-erotic asphyxiation ... Dur.
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Old May 6, 2014 | 01:18 PM
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Chris Harris traded his 612 Scaglietti for a FF and loves it and doesn't care what Yummy thinks.

http://mobile.pistonheads.com/;s=hcO...Fleet#topicTop <-- Link
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Old May 6, 2014 | 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
Midget tranny auto-erotic asphyxiation ... Dur.
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Old May 6, 2014 | 01:26 PM
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^^ ROFL!!

That's what killed David Carradine.

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Old May 6, 2014 | 02:21 PM
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A girl I know was telling me about her new Infiniti Q60 coupe. I looked outside and saw that it is basically the G37 coupe renamed for this model year?

Why did they bother changing the name? Wouldn't it make more sense to wait until the new body style drops?

I understand they changed the sedan to the Q50, but it was at least in line with a styling change. Changing it on the coupe just seems strange...
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Old May 6, 2014 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by savage
A girl I know was telling me about her new Infiniti Q60 coupe. I looked outside and saw that it is basically the G37 coupe renamed for this model year?

Why did they bother changing the name? Wouldn't it make more sense to wait until the new body style drops?

I understand they changed the sedan to the Q50, but it was at least in line with a styling change. Changing it on the coupe just seems strange...
No clue why Nissan decided to rebrand/rebadge their fleet.
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Old May 6, 2014 | 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
It's probably like jackin' it to regular porn ... You're just seeing it too much and the novelty wears off. Soon you're going to be going to meets to see riced out Civics and VIP'd LS400s because that's the only way you feel alive anymore ...

Originally Posted by srika
It's weird, like, I only seek to drive the cars now. Just looking at them, eh, it doesn't do much. Even taking photos has lost much of its allure. I think I might be a bit sad about that. Not sure.
Originally Posted by charliemike
It happens. You could take a break for a while ... Might help bring the novelty back.
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And what would be the porn equivalent to that?
Originally Posted by srika
yeah what did you have in mind charliemike?
Originally Posted by charliemike
Midget tranny auto-erotic asphyxiation ... Dur.
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Originally Posted by charliemike
^^ ROFL!!

That's what killed David Carradine.

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Old May 6, 2014 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
No clue why Nissan decided to rebrand/rebadge their fleet.
They should have just called the Q50 a mazda 6 and be done with it.
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Old May 6, 2014 | 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
Saw my first M235i last night. Dude got on it from a stoplight to cross three lanes in front of everyone. The car doesn't sound particularly awesome stock but it sure as hell is quick. I'm pretty sure I'm putting down close to 280hp and I don't think I could have kept up with him. FWD < RWD obviously.
You dodged!

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Old May 6, 2014 | 04:30 PM
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You dodged!

HA!
I know

I didn't feel like racing him because I didn't know he was going to do that and it's a public road. From watching him take off I do feel like the 135i was quicker. I had a guy in a 135i take off around me when I was in my S4 and it surprised me how quick that car is/was.
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Old May 6, 2014 | 06:55 PM
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I do miss the torque sometimes.

Today I was grabbing some things for lunch, and while in the left turn-only lane, a guy in a bad ass sounding Mustang got right on my bumper... then I took the turn at 40 while he had to slow down

I couldn't help but think I would have smoked him in the Camaro... sigh




brb dropping an LS3 in my BRZ
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Old May 6, 2014 | 06:59 PM
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I do miss the torque sometimes.

Today I was grabbing some things for lunch, and while in the left turn-only lane, a guy in a bad ass sounding Mustang got right on my bumper... then I took the turn at 40 while he had to slow down

I couldn't help but think I would have smoked him in the Camaro... sigh




brb dropping an LS3 in my BRZ
You will love the feeling when you can hang with cars that are twice more expensive than BRZ is at the track.

It's amazing how the car fking drives.
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Old May 6, 2014 | 07:02 PM
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But really though, I'm too old for that shit now (street racing). I still know people who go to the runs and race for money... no thanks.

This car is going to get me in trouble though. At first I didn't like the tires as they get loose too easily when on throttle in a corner... but just like the traction control-less Z28, I'm learning more precise throttle control. It is much easier to catch mid-powerslide and a lot less scary. I'll have a few track or autocross sessions on these tires before I get better rubber.

I think everyone should own a sporty RWD car at one point or another.
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Old May 6, 2014 | 07:06 PM
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Yeah man. I told you it was pretty fun at the track with the stock tires. It was really cool to see how the car reacts in various situations.

My friends who have been tracking for so long said that I'm very lucky to learn how to drive with this car since it is unbelievably balanced from the factory.
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Old May 6, 2014 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
You will love the feeling when you can hang with cars that are twice more expensive than BRZ is at the track.

It's amazing how the car fking drives.
Better than an M3...?
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Old May 6, 2014 | 08:25 PM
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Better than an M3...?
you are never going to let that go, are you?
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Old May 6, 2014 | 08:39 PM
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you guys are on to much during work hours lol
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Old May 6, 2014 | 08:43 PM
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you are never going to let that go, are you?
Nope. Me, neither.
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Old May 6, 2014 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by speedemon90
you guys are on to much during all hours lol
fixed...
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Old May 6, 2014 | 09:15 PM
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Better than an M3...?
Says the guy who passed a M3 for Infinity SeaCreature50.
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Old May 6, 2014 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by oonowindoo
you are never going to let that go, are you?
Nevar.
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Old May 6, 2014 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
Says the guy who passed a M3 for Infinity SeaCreature50.
I enjoy seafood, okay? Gosh.
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Old May 6, 2014 | 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by speedemon90
you guys are on to much during work hours lol
What else are you supposed to do at work?
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