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Is that the factory lip on the Z28? It's huge.
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Too bad they didn't pick a nicer looking design for the wheels on the Z28. They're supposed to be super light for 20s, or something.
I like the flowtie a lot too. Still in disbelief that in the hands of Randy Pobst, it performed better than a GT-R
I like the flowtie a lot too. Still in disbelief that in the hands of Randy Pobst, it performed better than a GT-R
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Also, buddy of mine built an LS1 at school, his current plan is to put it in a 240Z. Forged internals, ported heads, big cam. It will be awesome.
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#9127
I get the joke, but that wasn't me
More specifically, I posted that pic December 2011. I'm kind of glad I didn't drive it earlier too, because I might have ended up with it sooner. It's not the most reliable car, and many things have been ironed out in the past year or so.
Is that normal for new cars these days? Little problems here and there? I only have some experience with newer Toyota/Scion/Lexus models.
More specifically, I posted that pic December 2011. I'm kind of glad I didn't drive it earlier too, because I might have ended up with it sooner. It's not the most reliable car, and many things have been ironed out in the past year or so.
Is that normal for new cars these days? Little problems here and there? I only have some experience with newer Toyota/Scion/Lexus models.
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I get the joke, but that wasn't me
More specifically, I posted that pic December 2011. I'm kind of glad I didn't drive it earlier too, because I might have ended up with it sooner. It's not the most reliable car, and many things have been ironed out in the past year or so.
Is that normal for new cars these days? Little problems here and there? I only have some experience with newer Toyota/Scion/Lexus models.
More specifically, I posted that pic December 2011. I'm kind of glad I didn't drive it earlier too, because I might have ended up with it sooner. It's not the most reliable car, and many things have been ironed out in the past year or so.
Is that normal for new cars these days? Little problems here and there? I only have some experience with newer Toyota/Scion/Lexus models.
It's been since fixed but not before Infiniti had literally replaced everything related to emissions for the car.
The MINI has been pretty issue free so far.
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Yups. The FX50 has had little gremlins for the first 2 years of ownership...particularly, the "SES" light (that refers to something wrong with the gas cap) that kept turning on. Obviously, I've closed my gas cap tightly and it was not the issue...more along the lines of when there was a big drop in temperature difference and on the next start-up of the car, the light would turn on.
It's been since fixed but not before Infiniti had literally replaced everything related to emissions for the car.
The MINI has been pretty issue free so far.
It's been since fixed but not before Infiniti had literally replaced everything related to emissions for the car.
The MINI has been pretty issue free so far.
I hope so, regarding the MINI. I don't like to base cars off of prior experiences, but seeing you and with new ones, I am slightly worried. My sister-in-law's '03 had a laundry list or problems. But with a new car kept in stock condition, there isn't much to worry about.
I don't know. It's not my car
I believe they are Gram Lights. Just not sure which model
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Interesting...
I hope so, regarding the MINI. I don't like to base cars off of prior experiences, but seeing you and with new ones, I am slightly worried. My sister-in-law's '03 had a laundry list or problems. But with a new car kept in stock condition, there isn't much to worry about.
I don't know. It's not my car
I believe they are Gram Lights. Just not sure which model
I hope so, regarding the MINI. I don't like to base cars off of prior experiences, but seeing you and with new ones, I am slightly worried. My sister-in-law's '03 had a laundry list or problems. But with a new car kept in stock condition, there isn't much to worry about.
I don't know. It's not my car
I believe they are Gram Lights. Just not sure which model
The MINI has been actually pretty darn reliable minus a cracked windshield (from a winter of rocks/pebbles pelted at it) which we will replace. And honestly, this city gets such extreme weather that it is put to the test already for a couple of winters now.
No issues.
With a new house in our to-buy list soon, both cars will be around for awhile. So, they BETTER last.
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confirmed.
http://media.chevrolet.com/media/us/...-z28/2014.html
http://media.chevrolet.com/media/us/...-z28/2014.html
2014 CHEVROLET CAMARO Z/28 IS THE MOST TRACK-CAPABLE EVER
Additional examples of weight savings include:
Elimination of the tire-inflator kit, except for Rhode Island and New Hampshire, where it is required by law
Removal of some interior sound deadener, as well as trunk carpet
Use of a smaller, lighter battery
Thinner rear-window glass – 3.2 mm vs. the standard 3.5 mm
Elimination of high-intensity discharge, or HID, headlamps and fog lights
No air conditioning except as part of the single option package.
Additional examples of weight savings include:
Elimination of the tire-inflator kit, except for Rhode Island and New Hampshire, where it is required by law
Removal of some interior sound deadener, as well as trunk carpet
Use of a smaller, lighter battery
Thinner rear-window glass – 3.2 mm vs. the standard 3.5 mm
Elimination of high-intensity discharge, or HID, headlamps and fog lights
No air conditioning except as part of the single option package.
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In a world where everyone is so concerned about looks and luxury, that is a pretty hardcore commitment to performance.
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I think the radio only has one speaker as well, or something like that.
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cool jacket
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Car's cooler.
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If rumors are true that the next Camaro will be on a smaller platform, that will be very interesting. The 2015 Mustang is supposed to be a lot heavier.
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#9146
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Yeah , the heavy thing is annoying. A lot of cars got heavier over the years. Cars used to be lighter before. Except like big old cars, those used to be real lunkers. The 1971 Cadillac Eldorado for instance was 6200 lbs.
#9147
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2015 Mustang Configuration is online. <- Link
$36,175 for an Ecoboost Premium with Recaros, Performance Package, Nav ... I think that's a pretty good price for 300HP/300TQ ...
$36,175 for an Ecoboost Premium with Recaros, Performance Package, Nav ... I think that's a pretty good price for 300HP/300TQ ...
That said, I'll be hitting the dealers as soon as these get on the lots. If I like it, I'll be placing an order in the spring after much of the hype dies down and they work out the kinks.
Modern Mustangs are serious performance contenders these days, they aren't the straight line queens of old.
It does, the only reason for the one speaker is to run the door/key/seatbelt chime which is mandated by law. The rest of the stereo is optional. As is the air conditioning.
New Mustang is less than 100lbs heavier than the old one. Ford just released that info this week.
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But but but nothing says "muscle car" more than a large V8 under the hood. The EcoBoost might be the more sensible route, but I don't think I could do it.
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I'd pay more for the Coyote exhaust note alone. LSx and HEMI engines sound great. But Ford has always had an edge in that department
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Does anyone have experience bedding in race brake pads? It was much easier bedding in street pads in my Camaro, given the extra 700 lbs of mass to stop and double the power and torque to get up to speed.
I hate this squealing shit. "Because race car" won't fly when you have a date, I'd think.
I hate this squealing shit. "Because race car" won't fly when you have a date, I'd think.
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Won't race pads squeal anyways when cold?
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You're right - I should elaborate. They're hybrid pads, race/street. The operating temp low end is at 0 C. Maybe it's my driving style, as I usually downshift and brake lightly.
The problem is I can't get them to fade (their operating temp is claimed to be up to 800 C, or almost 1500 F. I'm running stock rotors and I'm worried I'm gonna cook the rotors before I get a good pad deposit layer.
... I probably should have just gotten that Prius.
The problem is I can't get them to fade (their operating temp is claimed to be up to 800 C, or almost 1500 F. I'm running stock rotors and I'm worried I'm gonna cook the rotors before I get a good pad deposit layer.
... I probably should have just gotten that Prius.
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#9158
2024 Honda Civic Type R
And I guess too that if I spent $75k on a Camaro, I could add my own custom headlights if I wanted to.
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There's also a meathead component to the V8 muscle cars that I have no interest in being lumped into.
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