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ah. someone be making changes to IMG insertion thingy - they are becoming attachments, this way pictures would never go dead
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Whats up with RDX owners?
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Well, now it's becoming even more odd:
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-tal.../#post15167758
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Post random Acura picture? Check.
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-tal.../#post15167758
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Post random Acura picture? Check.
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How about this "beauty" of a concept by Acura? Eh? Eh? Eh?
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Some great laughs on the previous page. Funny stuff.
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Love the Ferrari Lift! Although I would be scared to leave 'em like that!
Love the Ferrari Lift! Although I would be scared to leave 'em like that!
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They want $140k for a non Z06/ZR1 Corvette and it is automatic???
unless the wide body is made of gold.....
unless the wide body is made of gold.....
Whats up with RDX owners?
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custom widebody C7.........
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray For Sale - 849815 - duPont REGISTRY
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I agree but aftermarket means little to nothing in selling the car.
i put a lot of time and effort when i install my CAI... ROI is negative.
i put a lot of time and effort when i install my CAI... ROI is negative.
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buuuuttt... this car has only 1365 miles on it. So it is likely being sold as "new". So it is being sold as a new car, with this bodykit on it. A special like that can have this kind of premium on it.
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This is how companies like this "Progressive Motorsports LLC" used to do it back in the day. Build special custom models and then sell them for very high prices.
Itz JDM y0!
I've seen a few of the cars that shop has built IRL. They do solid work from what I've seen.
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BMW poaches Audi quattro MD to lead M division - Motoring Research
BMW M GmbH will get a new chairman from 1 January 2015, with Franciscus van Meel taking over from retiring chief Dr. Friedrich Nitschke.
The appointment is notable because van Meel, 48, joins BMW after leading Audi’s quattro GmbH division – and has not even joined BMW Group yet: his first day is 1 October.
Van Meel has worked at Audi AG since 1996, in chassis development and technical management, becoming MD of quattro GmbH in 2012.
However, earlier this year, van Meel was reportedly stood down from leading quattro and reassigned to Audi’s Chinese division, after rumours emerged of a fallout with Audi development boss Ulrich Hackenberg over the direction of the new Audi R8. It seems BMW has taken advantage of Audi’s internal strife and poached the former rising star.
It’s a fond farewell for Nitschke, who’s worked at BMW Group for 36 years. He worked up through the company and first came to the public eye in 2007 when he took over vehicle development for MINI. In 2011, he became BMW M GmbH Chairman, creating the BMW M Performance Automobiles division and also leading the new turbo V8 M3 saloon and M4 Coupe.
Dr. Herbert Diess, Member of the Board of Management for Development, said: “The position of M GmbH on the market has never been better in the company’s history and it continues to achieve sales record after sales record.
“Friedrich Nitschke has done outstanding work over the past years and has made a crucial contribution to the success of the company. The entire Board of Management of BMW AG would like to express its gratitude to him.”
The appointment is notable because van Meel, 48, joins BMW after leading Audi’s quattro GmbH division – and has not even joined BMW Group yet: his first day is 1 October.
Van Meel has worked at Audi AG since 1996, in chassis development and technical management, becoming MD of quattro GmbH in 2012.
However, earlier this year, van Meel was reportedly stood down from leading quattro and reassigned to Audi’s Chinese division, after rumours emerged of a fallout with Audi development boss Ulrich Hackenberg over the direction of the new Audi R8. It seems BMW has taken advantage of Audi’s internal strife and poached the former rising star.
It’s a fond farewell for Nitschke, who’s worked at BMW Group for 36 years. He worked up through the company and first came to the public eye in 2007 when he took over vehicle development for MINI. In 2011, he became BMW M GmbH Chairman, creating the BMW M Performance Automobiles division and also leading the new turbo V8 M3 saloon and M4 Coupe.
Dr. Herbert Diess, Member of the Board of Management for Development, said: “The position of M GmbH on the market has never been better in the company’s history and it continues to achieve sales record after sales record.
“Friedrich Nitschke has done outstanding work over the past years and has made a crucial contribution to the success of the company. The entire Board of Management of BMW AG would like to express its gratitude to him.”
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I hope this is not Bangle 2.0
I drive a Subata.
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The new S3 specs are in!
I wouldn't mind having one.
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan
BASE PRICE: $41,995
ENGINE TYPE: turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4, iron block and aluminum head, port and direct fuel injection
Displacement: 121 cu in, 1984 cc
Power: 292 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque: 280 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 6-speed dual-clutch automatic with manual shifting mode
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 103.6 in
Length: 175.9 in
Width: 77.2 in Height: 54.8 in
Curb weight: 3300 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 4.4 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 10.8 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 19.7 sec
Street start, 5-60 mph: 5.6 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 12.9 sec @ 108 mph
Top speed (gov ltd, mfr's est): 155 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 160 ft
PROJECTED FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST):
EPA city/highway: 19/27 mpg
C/D observed: 23 mpg
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I wouldn't mind having one.
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan
BASE PRICE: $41,995
ENGINE TYPE: turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4, iron block and aluminum head, port and direct fuel injection
Displacement: 121 cu in, 1984 cc
Power: 292 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque: 280 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 6-speed dual-clutch automatic with manual shifting mode
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 103.6 in
Length: 175.9 in
Width: 77.2 in Height: 54.8 in
Curb weight: 3300 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 4.4 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 10.8 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 19.7 sec
Street start, 5-60 mph: 5.6 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 12.9 sec @ 108 mph
Top speed (gov ltd, mfr's est): 155 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 160 ft
PROJECTED FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST):
EPA city/highway: 19/27 mpg
C/D observed: 23 mpg
Audi S3 Reviews - Audi S3 Price, Photos, and Specs - CARandDRIVER
2015 Audi S3: The Jalopnik Review
At first I was like, wow, they're still using iron blocks eh? But it only weighs 3300 lbs! Then I saw the specs... it's small.
But ah, the deal-breaker. No manual available.
But ah, the deal-breaker. No manual available.
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Then I remembered about how cars are heavy now
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Nice specs, they launched that thing hard to get those numbers from only 292 hp and 3300 lbs
I drive a Subata.
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That quarter mile number is pretty crazy. That torque plus AWD.
That car must be fun to drive.
And interested in $600 tune numbers.
That car must be fun to drive.
And interested in $600 tune numbers.
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Would be a heck of a sleeper with just a tune. That highway mileage is a little disappointing for a car so small, though. Downsides of AWD.
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I talked to my dealer today and the car is now considered a "SOLD ORDER" which will have my name on it and expedite the process.
He does not yet have a VIN and his update tracker shows 20% which, from what I understand, means that it is currently being manufactured or some iteration thereof.
30% means product available
40% means in transit
50% means at receiving port
60% released to carrier
70-100% is transit to dealer, dealer prep, and taking ownership....
Would LOVE to hear 40% when I hear from him next week.
I posted the above over at TDIclub and the dealer that is on that site found the order. He has been very helpful to me (and several other forum members) answering questions and tracking vehicles.
Confirms no VIN yet which means the car itself is either not ready or the VIN has not been assigned.
He does not yet have a VIN and his update tracker shows 20% which, from what I understand, means that it is currently being manufactured or some iteration thereof.
30% means product available
40% means in transit
50% means at receiving port
60% released to carrier
70-100% is transit to dealer, dealer prep, and taking ownership....
Would LOVE to hear 40% when I hear from him next week.
I posted the above over at TDIclub and the dealer that is on that site found the order. He has been very helpful to me (and several other forum members) answering questions and tracking vehicles.
Order ConfigurationModel Year:</U>2015Model:</U>AU1692GOLF A7 SE 4-DR 2.0TDI MANUAL$25,495Exterior Color:</U>K5K5TUNGSTEN SILVER METALLIC$0Interior Color:</U>QRBLACK LEATHERETTE$0Options:</U>ARKRoadside Assistance Kit$85</U>GMTGOLF TDI RUBBER MAT KIT (PORT INSTALLED)$235</U>P00LIGHTING PACKAGE$995</U>DESTINATION CHARGE$820</U></U>Estimated Total MSRP$27,630CommnumVINStatusEA2809Factory Order Bank Estimated Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price for the model equipped as shown. Taxes, title, transportation, other options and dealer charges not included. Actual prices set by dealer. FINAL DEALER INVOICE COST AND MSRP ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME BEFORE INVOICING.
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MT would have been really nice on a small rocket like that.
and, it just sunk in that it's making 292 hp and 280 torque from a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo!!! that's some output!
and, it just sunk in that it's making 292 hp and 280 torque from a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo!!! that's some output!
I drive a Subata.
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Hopefully Audi will bring the ones with a MT in couple years.
This will be a great second car.
This will be a great second car.
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The new Mustang looks really good. Was watching an Autoblog video about it ... Car was in Ruby Red with the 19" 10-spoke wheels. $43K with Recaros, Navigation, 401A package ...
I drive a Subata.
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I drive a Subata.
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But yes, the new Mustang has grown on me fully. I love it. Can't wait to check it out in person.
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Saw my first M4 in the wild today when I was returning to the office from lunch.