General Car Talk Discussion Thread

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 2, 2014 | 06:01 PM
  #10641  
srika's Avatar
Thread Starter
Moderator Alumnus
20 Year Member
Community Influencer
Loved
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 64,153
Likes: 14,305
Originally Posted by Majofo
I wasn't trying to be funny..
really??? thEN WHAT IS THIS ICON U USED??????????????????
Originally Posted by Majofo
They crashed the new Z06 at the ring..
bitchhhhhhhhhhh
Reply
Old Oct 2, 2014 | 06:02 PM
  #10642  
Majofo's Avatar
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 88,888
Likes: 11,846
From: Waffles, BU
The only thing strange with the 10.7 run is the trap speed was several mph lower than typical traps.
Reply
Old Oct 2, 2014 | 06:03 PM
  #10643  
Majofo's Avatar
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 88,888
Likes: 11,846
From: Waffles, BU
Originally Posted by srika
really??? thEN WHAT IS THIS ICON U USED??????????????????

bitchhhhhhhhhhh
It's fucking hilarious..
Reply
Old Oct 2, 2014 | 06:04 PM
  #10644  
srika's Avatar
Thread Starter
Moderator Alumnus
20 Year Member
Community Influencer
Loved
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 64,153
Likes: 14,305
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.
Originally Posted by Majofo
It's fucking hilarious..
if by hilarious you mean sad,
Reply
Old Oct 2, 2014 | 06:06 PM
  #10645  
Majofo's Avatar
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 88,888
Likes: 11,846
From: Waffles, BU
It's indeed sad that the Z06 ruined the day for others.
Reply
Old Oct 2, 2014 | 06:07 PM
  #10646  
Majofo's Avatar
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 88,888
Likes: 11,846
From: Waffles, BU
I'm super interested in the numbers they put down though.. hopefully that wasn't their first lap there.
Reply
Old Oct 2, 2014 | 06:42 PM
  #10647  
Yumcha's Avatar
Senior Moderator
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Community Builder
Liked
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 169,084
Likes: 23,851
Originally Posted by Majofo
They crashed the new Z06 at the ring..
At least it didn't burn to a crisp like the NSX?
Reply
Old Oct 2, 2014 | 06:49 PM
  #10648  
JS + XES's Avatar
I drive a Subata.
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 20,301
Likes: 2,603
From: Socal
I'm sure Z06 is in a completely different league than that vapor machine.
Reply
Old Oct 2, 2014 | 08:42 PM
  #10649  
Aman's Avatar
Your Friendly Canadian
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 17,447
Likes: 1,506
From: Toronto, Ontario
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.
Reply
Old Oct 2, 2014 | 08:59 PM
  #10650  
charliemike's Avatar
Fahrvergnügen'd
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 13,494
Likes: 1,569
From: Maryland
Originally Posted by Aman
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.
Reply
Old Oct 2, 2014 | 09:07 PM
  #10651  
Yumcha's Avatar
Senior Moderator
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Community Builder
Liked
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 169,084
Likes: 23,851
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.
Reply
Old Oct 2, 2014 | 09:45 PM
  #10652  
Aman's Avatar
Your Friendly Canadian
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 17,447
Likes: 1,506
From: Toronto, Ontario
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.
Reply
Old Oct 2, 2014 | 10:31 PM
  #10653  
Majofo's Avatar
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 88,888
Likes: 11,846
From: Waffles, BU
Gas mileage.. shit I'm looking to decrease it. Suggestions?

Reply
Old Oct 3, 2014 | 06:37 AM
  #10654  
b52bgz's Avatar
Don't care...
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 682
Likes: 45
From: Austin, TX
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.
Reply
Old Oct 3, 2014 | 06:54 AM
  #10655  
cmschmie's Avatar
Living the Dream
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 4,924
Likes: 130
From: near Charlotte
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
Reply
Old Oct 3, 2014 | 12:11 PM
  #10656  
Aman's Avatar
Your Friendly Canadian
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 17,447
Likes: 1,506
From: Toronto, Ontario
Weird. Wonder what it was doing around here.
Reply
Old Oct 3, 2014 | 12:25 PM
  #10657  
JS + XES's Avatar
I drive a Subata.
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 20,301
Likes: 2,603
From: Socal
I like it!
Reply
Old Oct 3, 2014 | 01:24 PM
  #10658  
srika's Avatar
Thread Starter
Moderator Alumnus
20 Year Member
Community Influencer
Loved
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 64,153
Likes: 14,305


Reply
Old Oct 3, 2014 | 01:34 PM
  #10659  
Yumcha's Avatar
Senior Moderator
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Community Builder
Liked
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 169,084
Likes: 23,851
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.
Reply
Old Oct 3, 2014 | 01:35 PM
  #10660  
Yumcha's Avatar
Senior Moderator
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Community Builder
Liked
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 169,084
Likes: 23,851
<----- Cheerfully destroying the environment in a very inefficient, V8 CUV.
Reply
Old Oct 3, 2014 | 01:45 PM
  #10661  
Majofo's Avatar
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 88,888
Likes: 11,846
From: Waffles, BU
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.
Reply
Old Oct 3, 2014 | 01:47 PM
  #10662  
Majofo's Avatar
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 88,888
Likes: 11,846
From: Waffles, BU
lead contendahh.. hellcat
Reply
Old Oct 3, 2014 | 01:48 PM
  #10663  
Yumcha's Avatar
Senior Moderator
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Community Builder
Liked
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 169,084
Likes: 23,851
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.
Reply
Old Oct 3, 2014 | 02:06 PM
  #10664  
Majofo's Avatar
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 88,888
Likes: 11,846
From: Waffles, BU
Might as well use it up while we have it..
Reply
Old Oct 3, 2014 | 03:54 PM
  #10665  
oonowindoo's Avatar
Team Owner
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 23,362
Likes: 4,273
From: Los Angeles
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)
Reply
Old Oct 3, 2014 | 04:00 PM
  #10666  
ttribe's Avatar
Moderator
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 15,542
Likes: 6,192
From: Phoenix, AZ
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.
Reply
Old Oct 3, 2014 | 04:07 PM
  #10667  
srika's Avatar
Thread Starter
Moderator Alumnus
20 Year Member
Community Influencer
Loved
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 64,153
Likes: 14,305
that BMW dash is hot......

Reply
Old Oct 3, 2014 | 05:24 PM
  #10668  
cmschmie's Avatar
Living the Dream
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 4,924
Likes: 130
From: near Charlotte
Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
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

Last edited by cmschmie; Oct 3, 2014 at 05:27 PM.
Reply
Old Oct 3, 2014 | 06:23 PM
  #10669  
Yumcha's Avatar
Senior Moderator
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Community Builder
Liked
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 169,084
Likes: 23,851
Originally Posted by ttribe
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.
Reply
Old Oct 3, 2014 | 06:26 PM
  #10670  
Majofo's Avatar
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 88,888
Likes: 11,846
From: Waffles, BU
Reply
Old Oct 3, 2014 | 06:26 PM
  #10671  
ttribe's Avatar
Moderator
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 15,542
Likes: 6,192
From: Phoenix, AZ
Originally Posted by Yumcha
I bet. You don't buy a high performance vehicle to save on gas.
Originally Posted by Majofo
Reply
Old Oct 3, 2014 | 06:40 PM
  #10672  
oonowindoo's Avatar
Team Owner
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 23,362
Likes: 4,273
From: Los Angeles
Smile per gallon... always smile per gallon
Reply
Old Oct 4, 2014 | 07:17 AM
  #10673  
charliemike's Avatar
Fahrvergnügen'd
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 13,494
Likes: 1,569
From: Maryland
I am not going to buy one, but there are no shortages of 2011-12 Challenger SRTs on Autotrader between $30-35k right now.
Reply
Old Oct 4, 2014 | 10:59 AM
  #10674  
srika's Avatar
Thread Starter
Moderator Alumnus
20 Year Member
Community Influencer
Loved
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 64,153
Likes: 14,305
great rundown of all the new car news

Reply
Old Oct 4, 2014 | 05:23 PM
  #10675  
MarbleGT's Avatar
'08 MX5 GT 6spd.
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 6,234
Likes: 1,192
From: The Lone Star State
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.
Reply
Old Oct 4, 2014 | 05:33 PM
  #10676  
civicdrivr's Avatar
Team Owner
15 Year Member
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 36,860
Likes: 8,746
From: VA
There was one here as well. I love the thing. The interior is especially nice.
Reply
Old Oct 6, 2014 | 03:16 PM
  #10677  
srika's Avatar
Thread Starter
Moderator Alumnus
20 Year Member
Community Influencer
Loved
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 64,153
Likes: 14,305
show I missed yesterday. didn't know about it. i hate myself

Reply
Old Oct 6, 2014 | 03:35 PM
  #10678  
srika's Avatar
Thread Starter
Moderator Alumnus
20 Year Member
Community Influencer
Loved
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 64,153
Likes: 14,305
damn deadmau5 just ordered a P1.

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

#pityparty #violins
Reply
Old Oct 6, 2014 | 05:35 PM
  #10679  
CLtotheTL32's Avatar
Moderator
15 Year Member
Shutterbug
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 36,790
Likes: 9,618
From: Charlotte
hashtag
Reply
Old Oct 6, 2014 | 06:11 PM
  #10680  
Rick_TL-S's Avatar
Suzuka Master
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 7,283
Likes: 1,272
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.
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:04 AM.