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Old 10-02-2014, 06:01 PM
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I wasn't trying to be funny..
really??? thEN WHAT IS THIS ICON U USED??????????????????
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They crashed the new Z06 at the ring..
bitchhhhhhhhhhh
Old 10-02-2014, 06:02 PM
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The only thing strange with the 10.7 run is the trap speed was several mph lower than typical traps.
Old 10-02-2014, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by srika
really??? thEN WHAT IS THIS ICON U USED??????????????????

bitchhhhhhhhhhh
It's fucking hilarious..
Old 10-02-2014, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
The only thing strange with the 10.7 run is the trap speed was several mph lower than typical traps.
yeah not sure whats going on with that.
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It's fucking hilarious..
if by hilarious you mean sad,
Old 10-02-2014, 06:06 PM
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It's indeed sad that the Z06 ruined the day for others.
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I'm super interested in the numbers they put down though.. hopefully that wasn't their first lap there.
Old 10-02-2014, 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
They crashed the new Z06 at the ring..
At least it didn't burn to a crisp like the NSX?
Old 10-02-2014, 06:49 PM
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I'm sure Z06 is in a completely different league than that vapor machine.
Old 10-02-2014, 08:42 PM
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The car made it onto a local radio show this morning.

"Corvette has a new car out today, the ZEEE. ZEERO. SIX. Does 0-60 in 2.95 seconds, brah"





Also... What are some cheap used non-diesels that get great highway mileage? Like 35+ mpg. The pile's returning 26 on a good day.
Old 10-02-2014, 08:59 PM
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Also... What are some cheap used non-diesels that get great highway mileage? Like 35+ mpg. The pile's returning 26 on a good day.
1992 Honda Civic VX ... My buddy got 700 miles from a ten gallon tank.

But seriously, look at a used VW diesel. 50mpg from some of them.
Old 10-02-2014, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
I'm sure Z06 is in a completely different league than that vapor machine.
Well, sure. One is made of metal and etc. The other one is made of gas. Duh.
Old 10-02-2014, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
1992 Honda Civic VX ... My buddy got 700 miles from a ten gallon tank.

But seriously, look at a used VW diesel. 50mpg from some of them.
I am, just trying to broaden the scope a little. That's some crazy mileage out of the Civic.
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Gas mileage.. shit I'm looking to decrease it. Suggestions?

Old 10-03-2014, 06:37 AM
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Pour a little on the ground before you put the nozzle in the tank, maybe?


Seriously, leave your emergency brake partially engaged and reduce tire air pressure to ~8psi. Highly effective.
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Another Golf Variant spotted in the wild.

VWVortex.com - Golf mk7 variant/wagon spotted in Toronto

Looks good. Too bad it was not available sooner.
I do kind of agree about the look of the back windows. Seems a little weird
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Weird. Wonder what it was doing around here.
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I like it!
Old 10-03-2014, 01:24 PM
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Old 10-03-2014, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
Gas mileage.. shit I'm looking to decrease it. Suggestions?

Sure. Don't drive. Walk.

Or ride a bike like a good would in China.
Old 10-03-2014, 01:35 PM
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<----- Cheerfully destroying the environment in a very inefficient, V8 CUV.
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
Sure. Don't drive. Walk.

Or ride a bike like a good would in China.



I didn't say decrease gas useage.. I said decrease gas mileage, effectively increasing my useage.. walking / cycling would effectively send my gas mileage into outer space.


IOW.. suggest to me fuel vaporizing monsters that will blow the doors off gas sippers.
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lead contendahh.. hellcat
Old 10-03-2014, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Majofo



I didn't say decrease gas useage.. I said decrease gas mileage, effectively increasing my useage.. walking / cycling would effectively send my gas mileage into outer space.


IOW.. suggest to me fuel vaporizing monsters that will blow the doors off gas sippers.
Son of a.

Reading + Yumcha = The Fail.





Okay...if you are to increase your gas consumption, well, get an inefficient V8 or higher. Easy. And if possible...make sure your passengers are fat@$$es.
Old 10-03-2014, 02:06 PM
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Might as well use it up while we have it..
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I want BMW's new digital display......finally looks like something that belongs to 2014.

F15 X6 6WB Digital Display Gauge Cluster Retrofit (Installation Guide and Pictures)
Old 10-03-2014, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Majofo
Might as well use it up while we have it..
I didn't give a single damn about having to fill up my M5 twice a week back when I had that car. I was too busy smiling from driving it to care.
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Old 10-03-2014, 04:07 PM
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that BMW dash is hot......

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I like it!
Purdy car.
If I was not "forced" into a purchase now I would have more than likely gone the Golf Variant next Spring/Summer or whenever the hell we get it

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I didn't give a single damn about having to fill up my M5 twice a week back when I had that car. I was too busy smiling from driving it to care.
I bet. You don't buy a high performance vehicle to save on gas.
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
I bet. You don't buy a high performance vehicle to save on gas.
Originally Posted by Majofo
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I am not going to buy one, but there are no shortages of 2011-12 Challenger SRTs on Autotrader between $30-35k right now.
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great rundown of all the new car news

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Old 10-04-2014, 05:23 PM
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Random...I saw an I8 today at C&C. Looks much better in person than in photographs. Lots of funky angles, but a head turner for sure.
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There was one here as well. I love the thing. The interior is especially nice.
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show I missed yesterday. didn't know about it. i hate myself

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damn deadmau5 just ordered a P1.

shoulda stuck to the DJ'ing.......... and not the lame ass photography

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Originally Posted by srika
show I missed yesterday. didn't know about it. i hate myself

That's some Need For Speed lineup, there. That F50 probably the rarest of the bunch.


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