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The luxuriousness on top of the performance ALWAYS comes at a high price. It's been like that and will be like that forever, unfortunately. haha
I'm a Mustang and M3/4 fanboy.
I'm a Mustang and M3/4 fanboy.
I don't recall the Hellcat being praised for it's handling abilities, although I couldn't find any Nurburgring data to support that thought.
It's comparing Apples to oranges really.
Totally forgot about the Hellcat Charger 
- so in that case yes, not apples to oranges.
Any Nurburgring data for either Hellcats? I'd be curious to see a comparison between that and the M5/M6.
- so in that case yes, not apples to oranges.Any Nurburgring data for either Hellcats? I'd be curious to see a comparison between that and the M5/M6.
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that's a lotta CTS-V's
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SoCal CTSV Meet by HunterSwift, on Flickr
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The GT350R is the track model. The normal GT350 is a normal Mustang with the bigger motor and associated performance mods. It still has nav, AC, good stereo, comfortable seats, etc. Certainly not as luxurious as a M4 but at $20k less...it doesn't really need to be and it's definitely not a bad place to be. It's as much a DD as a M4 is. The GT350R however, is not a DD and is a track car.
I've got nothing against the M3/4, I love them and have immense respect for what they used to be and what they represent. However, my gripe is that they just aren't worth what they are charging these days over the competition. Though the M3 is a much easier sell to me than the M4 because of its four door design.
Z28 is most definitely a track only car. I'm sure it's total dog shit on public roads. The Z06 is another performance bargain and will wipe the floor with many many cars costing tens (or hundreds) of thousands more.
I've got nothing against the M3/4, I love them and have immense respect for what they used to be and what they represent. However, my gripe is that they just aren't worth what they are charging these days over the competition. Though the M3 is a much easier sell to me than the M4 because of its four door design.
Z28 is most definitely a track only car. I'm sure it's total dog shit on public roads. The Z06 is another performance bargain and will wipe the floor with many many cars costing tens (or hundreds) of thousands more.
also regarding Hellcat racecourse performance, it's one of those cars that is not as speedy in the corners but makes up time - to some degree - on the straights and fast sections
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you should - it's fun. you will need a tripod or other stable platform as it's going to be a long exposure - just FYI
I have never tried a star filter, got any examples? curious about what effect it would have (if any?) on the rest of the image
I have never tried a star filter, got any examples? curious about what effect it would have (if any?) on the rest of the image
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There are a bunch of different kinds for different effects. It will do essentially the same thing as stopping down but you can use it at wider apertures. Also, you can cater the star to be whatever shape you want it to be.
With that particular image, stopping down is the best idea. The star filter will turn any bright spot into a star and with that one...it would be extremely distracting.
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Nod.. I'm suprised he didn't use a V filter.. 
The Hellcat has ran the 1/4 in the mid 10s with DRs and has hit 60 under 3 seconds. The stock F10 M5 nor Hellcat have official numbers that I'm aware of, but the ZL1 ran the ring in 7:41. I think the Hellcat would be comparable. A tuned F10 M5 ran the ring in 7:53. Although no one is going to argue that the Hellcat is a track killer, I think it's the total package. Of course it's more purposeful in the straights, but it's no slouch.
Even if you were to consider Hellcat only a half second faster in the 1/4, that's a couple buslengths (literally). For ~30k less.. fuck yeah!
Considering the M5 is under a half second behind a 1/4 mile and less than a quarter second behind 0-60, not exactly eating it breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
I don't recall the Hellcat being praised for it's handling abilities, although I couldn't find any Nurburgring data to support that thought.
It's comparing Apples to oranges really.
I don't recall the Hellcat being praised for it's handling abilities, although I couldn't find any Nurburgring data to support that thought.
It's comparing Apples to oranges really.
The Hellcat has ran the 1/4 in the mid 10s with DRs and has hit 60 under 3 seconds. The stock F10 M5 nor Hellcat have official numbers that I'm aware of, but the ZL1 ran the ring in 7:41. I think the Hellcat would be comparable. A tuned F10 M5 ran the ring in 7:53. Although no one is going to argue that the Hellcat is a track killer, I think it's the total package. Of course it's more purposeful in the straights, but it's no slouch.
Even if you were to consider Hellcat only a half second faster in the 1/4, that's a couple buslengths (literally). For ~30k less.. fuck yeah!
@ Ford Accord...
I thought it resembled the GS350 as well!
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I wonder what TLX will look like with that bumper? The bumper it self look like an authentic M3/M4 OEM bumper from look of the grill and side inserts. They probably cut it in half and mold into the top portion of the Accord bumper.
TLX Type M Sport?
TLX Type M Sport?
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So my always reliable TSX has decided today it doesn't want to start. The battery is brand new as of two months ago and shows 12.5 Volts. I know a lot about the TSX but I am not very much up on the engine and have zero clues of where to start besides maybe the starter.
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Make sure the battery posts are clean and tight. Wire brush the posts if you need to clear some sulphur build up. Can you hear the starter solenoid click? If so, the starter can be fouled with carbon build up. Hit the shit out of the armature. A few good bangs should clear enough carbon to get a good spool.
Now if you sucked in water in the engine and it's hydrolocked, keeping your flywheel from rotating.. Well.. Don't turn it over too much otherwise your starter will smoke and you'll need to replace it anyways.
I'm sure it's just the connectors or starter. Also, sometimes a battery can have 12 volts, but little juice. I doubt that's the case though.
Now if you sucked in water in the engine and it's hydrolocked, keeping your flywheel from rotating.. Well.. Don't turn it over too much otherwise your starter will smoke and you'll need to replace it anyways.
I'm sure it's just the connectors or starter. Also, sometimes a battery can have 12 volts, but little juice. I doubt that's the case though.
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Make sure the battery posts are clean and tight. Wire brush the posts if you need to clear some sulphur build up. Can you hear the starter solenoid click? If so, the starter can be fouled with carbon build up. Hit the shit out of the armature. A few good bangs should clear enough carbon to get a good spool.
Now if you sucked in water in the engine and it's hydrolocked, keeping your flywheel from rotating.. Well.. Don't turn it over too much otherwise your starter will smoke and you'll need to replace it anyways.
I'm sure it's just the connectors or starter. Also, sometimes a battery can have 12 volts, but little juice. I doubt that's the case though.
Now if you sucked in water in the engine and it's hydrolocked, keeping your flywheel from rotating.. Well.. Don't turn it over too much otherwise your starter will smoke and you'll need to replace it anyways.
I'm sure it's just the connectors or starter. Also, sometimes a battery can have 12 volts, but little juice. I doubt that's the case though.
It can't be water cause I never drive the thing in the rain lol.
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He worked tirelessly to get the Show Or Display rule passed and after a decade was finally able to drive it on the road. Now that the 959 is over 25 years old, it can be imported using standard methods and driven as the owner pleases so some have started to pop up at local auctions.
The 959 was a marvel for its time and still remains interesting to this day. The example to be sold is a ‘1 of 3’ car, painted in a special black and spending most of its life under factory maintenance. Power comes from a twin-turbocharged 2.8-liter flat-six that puts down 444 horsepower through the six-speed manual to all four wheels. It comes in at a slim 3,190 pounds which allows it to get to 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds.
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Battery is a 2 month old Optima yellow top. I have also tried using my jump pack with it and it still won't start.
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Can you hear the click from the starter relay when you turn the key? If so, then likely the starter is bad or not getting power. If no, then start with the relay.
