General Car Talk Discussion Thread
06-17-2015, 03:09 PM
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Nice! Did you move the seat down at all? When I sat in an FR-S for the first time at the auto show this year, I felt like I was literally sitting on the ground. It was cool though. Would be nice to drive one. So yeah, I can imagine the seating position feels much higher!
I test drove my friend's BRZ and DEFINITELY felt like I was sitting on the floor.. Very fun car though!!
I know.. wrong thread.. but this makes me so proud to be American.. 
Car name: Big D!!
Also.. Geo countouring.. shiettt.
2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat vs. 2015 Tesla Model S P85D! - Head 2 Head Ep. 65 - YouTube
Car name: Big D!!
Also.. Geo countouring.. shiettt.
2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat vs. 2015 Tesla Model S P85D! - Head 2 Head Ep. 65 - YouTube
the P85D. Hellcat may be the manlier car, but I'd take the Tesla any day... If i had an extra 130K lying around... that's two Charger hellcats
06-17-2015, 04:31 PM
Team Owner
International Engine of the Year:
BMW 1.5-litre three-cylinder electric-gasoline hybrid - BMW i8
Sub 1-Litre:
Ford 999cc three-cylinder turbo - Ford Fiesta etc.
1-Litre to 1.4-Litre:
PSA Peugeot Citroen 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo - Peugeot 208 etc.
1.4-Litre to 1.8-Litre:
BMW 1.5-litre three-cylinder electric-gasoline hybrid - BMW i8
1.8-Litre to 2-Litre:
Mercedes-AMG 2-litre turbo - Mercedes-AMG A45, CLA45
2-Litre to 2.5-Litre:
Audi 2.5-litre five-cylinder turbo - Audi RS3 (MY 2016)
2.5-Litre to 3-Litre:
BMW M 3-litre twin-turbo six-cylinder - BMW M3 & M4
3-Litre to 4-Litre:
McLaren 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 - McLaren 675LT
Above 4-Litre:
Ferrari 4.5-litre V8 - Ferrari 458 Speciale
Green Engine:
Tesla full-electric powertrain - Tesla Model S
New Engine:
BMW 1.5-litre three-cylinder electric-gasoline hybrid - BMW i8
Performance Engine:
Ferrari 4.5-litre V8 - Ferrari 458 Speciale
06-17-2015, 04:40 PM
Ex-OEM King
^ Well at least they don't need to re-type the list for when they issue the "International Least Reliable Engines" list in a few weeks.
06-17-2015, 04:52 PM
Team Owner
if they had a Most reliable engine list, it will be a very boring list to look at...
06-17-2015, 05:30 PM
In the Mid-South meow
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Sorry T, my company got bought out by a larger company so my trips in have been chock full of lunch meetings. It has been too long man. Rubios on me next time I get a chance to break away from the office.
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06-17-2015, 10:29 PM
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Likely excuse.. 
06-18-2015, 09:12 AM
In the Mid-South meow
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^ You're right. Ever since he got rid of the M5 I have no desire to hang out with him. Truth.
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06-18-2015, 09:19 AM
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06-18-2015, 09:29 AM
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06-18-2015, 10:07 AM
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06-18-2015, 11:12 AM
I drive a Subata.
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06-18-2015, 11:17 AM
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06-18-2015, 11:19 AM
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SuperTrooper, Majofo, JS, and Yummy = Bastards. Hate all of you.
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06-18-2015, 11:21 AM
I drive a Subata.
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We you. 
you.
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06-18-2015, 11:25 AM
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06-18-2015, 11:48 AM
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06-18-2015, 11:51 AM
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You guys know how we can fix ttribe's bitterness problem, right?
He should just suck it up...trade in his current car...get an RLX...and upgraded tires...voila...perma-happines. Foh life.
He should just suck it up...trade in his current car...get an RLX...and upgraded tires...voila...perma-happines. Foh life.
06-18-2015, 11:52 AM
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
According to our esteemed and well-respected members in the RLX board, BMW owners much prefer the RLX with stock tires over their 2014 550xis..
06-18-2015, 12:04 PM
Team Owner
May i suggest to make him a Mod when he got the RLX? Sr. Mod if he upgrades the tires.
06-18-2015, 12:07 PM
Moderator
Mod powers!!!!! Break out the ban hammer!
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06-18-2015, 12:13 PM
Suzuka Master
06-18-2015, 02:46 PM
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
06-18-2015, 02:46 PM
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
He better buy that fucking thing..
06-18-2015, 02:52 PM
Suzuka Master
Also saved that guys life. What a maneuver
06-18-2015, 02:55 PM
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06-18-2015, 04:23 PM
I drive a Subata.
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Insane how well it works..
06-18-2015, 04:54 PM
Team Owner
06-18-2015, 10:25 PM
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06-18-2015, 11:03 PM
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
06-19-2015, 09:20 AM
2024 Honda Civic Type R
06-19-2015, 11:05 AM
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
Reminds me of V5 fail thread.. 
06-19-2015, 11:12 AM
Team Owner
V5......
06-19-2015, 11:16 AM
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
06-19-2015, 11:37 AM
Team Owner
I remember that thread and i just remembered Zeroday with his 350Z i think?
06-24-2015, 12:11 PM
2024 Honda Civic Type R
I'm in a bit of a tire predicament as my summer tires are getting down on tread and I could either hold off one more summer (traction is going down too) or just bite the bullet and get new ones. The other factor is my winter tires are also getting somewhat low and will have to be replaced after the next winter. So two sets of tire purchases within a year time frame.
Anyone know a good place to purchase, besides TireRack and Discount Tire? I'm just looking at prices right now to do some homework.
I'm going to bump up to 245/40/R18. And I'm looking at Michelin PSS.
TireRack looks to be $773.76 after mail-in rebate, plus you can get a Special Offer: Buy a set of four and get $70 via MasterCard Reward Card.
Discount Tire is much more, at Total "Out the Door" Price $884.28, but that includes Installation & Lifetime Spin Balancing.
So probably figure +$50 to the TireRack price for installation at a shop of my choosing (I'll probably go to DT anyway, that's where I went before to have my stock wheels put on the winter tires and summer wheels on the OEM summer tires).
Anyone know a good place to purchase, besides TireRack and Discount Tire? I'm just looking at prices right now to do some homework.
I'm going to bump up to 245/40/R18. And I'm looking at Michelin PSS.
TireRack looks to be $773.76 after mail-in rebate, plus you can get a Special Offer: Buy a set of four and get $70 via MasterCard Reward Card.
Discount Tire is much more, at Total "Out the Door" Price $884.28, but that includes Installation & Lifetime Spin Balancing.
So probably figure +$50 to the TireRack price for installation at a shop of my choosing (I'll probably go to DT anyway, that's where I went before to have my stock wheels put on the winter tires and summer wheels on the OEM summer tires).
06-24-2015, 12:33 PM
Ex-OEM King
I'm in a bit of a tire predicament as my summer tires are getting down on tread and I could either hold off one more summer (traction is going down too) or just bite the bullet and get new ones. The other factor is my winter tires are also getting somewhat low and will have to be replaced after the next winter. So two sets of tire purchases within a year time frame.
Anyone know a good place to purchase, besides TireRack and Discount Tire? I'm just looking at prices right now to do some homework.
I'm going to bump up to 245/40/R18. And I'm looking at Michelin PSS.
TireRack looks to be $773.76 after mail-in rebate, plus you can get a Special Offer: Buy a set of four and get $70 via MasterCard Reward Card.
Discount Tire is much more, at Total "Out the Door" Price $884.28, but that includes Installation & Lifetime Spin Balancing.
So probably figure +$50 to the TireRack price for installation at a shop of my choosing (I'll probably go to DT anyway, that's where I went before to have my stock wheels put on the winter tires and summer wheels on the OEM summer tires).
Anyone know a good place to purchase, besides TireRack and Discount Tire? I'm just looking at prices right now to do some homework.
I'm going to bump up to 245/40/R18. And I'm looking at Michelin PSS.
TireRack looks to be $773.76 after mail-in rebate, plus you can get a Special Offer: Buy a set of four and get $70 via MasterCard Reward Card.
Discount Tire is much more, at Total "Out the Door" Price $884.28, but that includes Installation & Lifetime Spin Balancing.
So probably figure +$50 to the TireRack price for installation at a shop of my choosing (I'll probably go to DT anyway, that's where I went before to have my stock wheels put on the winter tires and summer wheels on the OEM summer tires).
Why do you want the PSS tires over something more cost effective? Unless you really hit it hard, they won't offer much of a benefit of something else. I run Potenzas on the S2k and they work great for my purposes.
When it comes to winter tires, either Blizzaks or Nokians. Xice3 is good too but is more expensive.
06-24-2015, 01:01 PM
I drive a Subata.
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I'm in a bit of a tire predicament as my summer tires are getting down on tread and I could either hold off one more summer (traction is going down too) or just bite the bullet and get new ones. The other factor is my winter tires are also getting somewhat low and will have to be replaced after the next winter. So two sets of tire purchases within a year time frame.
Anyone know a good place to purchase, besides TireRack and Discount Tire? I'm just looking at prices right now to do some homework.
I'm going to bump up to 245/40/R18. And I'm looking at Michelin PSS.
TireRack looks to be $773.76 after mail-in rebate, plus you can get a Special Offer: Buy a set of four and get $70 via MasterCard Reward Card.
Discount Tire is much more, at Total "Out the Door" Price $884.28, but that includes Installation & Lifetime Spin Balancing.
So probably figure +$50 to the TireRack price for installation at a shop of my choosing (I'll probably go to DT anyway, that's where I went before to have my stock wheels put on the winter tires and summer wheels on the OEM summer tires).
Anyone know a good place to purchase, besides TireRack and Discount Tire? I'm just looking at prices right now to do some homework.
I'm going to bump up to 245/40/R18. And I'm looking at Michelin PSS.
TireRack looks to be $773.76 after mail-in rebate, plus you can get a Special Offer: Buy a set of four and get $70 via MasterCard Reward Card.
Discount Tire is much more, at Total "Out the Door" Price $884.28, but that includes Installation & Lifetime Spin Balancing.
So probably figure +$50 to the TireRack price for installation at a shop of my choosing (I'll probably go to DT anyway, that's where I went before to have my stock wheels put on the winter tires and summer wheels on the OEM summer tires).
Try Hankook V12s? Those are nice for the money.
06-24-2015, 01:13 PM
Team Owner
Love my Korean tires!! But the break in period is very long tho.
06-24-2015, 01:33 PM
Ex-OEM King
Not all of us can have fantastic weather and some of the best driving roads in the country within reach all the time.
06-24-2015, 01:40 PM
Team Owner
Honestly low $700 for PSS is not bad considering i paid $600 (installed) for my V12 225/255 and that was a deal already.