General Car Talk Discussion Thread
06-24-2015, 02:56 PM
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06-24-2015, 04:01 PM
I drive a Subata.
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Yeah, get the PSS then!
You sound pretty salty today doe, SamDoe. You alright? Is it raining over there? It's like 80 here in LA today.
06-24-2015, 04:24 PM
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06-24-2015, 04:28 PM
I drive a Subata.
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06-24-2015, 04:51 PM
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^ I feel you bro.
might have to take the S for a run this evening to wind down...
might have to take the S for a run this evening to wind down...
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JS + XES (06-24-2015)
06-24-2015, 04:57 PM
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Oh yes, that's what I'm planning to do.
This is why every man deserves to have a fun car to drive around.
This is why every man deserves to have a fun car to drive around.
06-25-2015, 08:51 AM
2024 Honda Civic Type R
Thanks guys. I was looking at Chicago SCCA to do an autox, but for some reason all the events listed after the June 7th one say TBD still.
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I'm also looking at maybe doing a PDX. But the one thing I'm hesitating over is the price. $250 + a weekend membership fee for the July 20th event at Blackhawks Farms, or $140 + weekend membership for August 21st at Autobahn CC.
Getting tires before that would be important.
Or I could just take it easy this summer and plan for it next summer. Another compounding issue is that I'm currently searching to buy a townhome.
Chicago Region SCCA | Solo | Chicago Region SCCA
I'm also looking at maybe doing a PDX. But the one thing I'm hesitating over is the price. $250 + a weekend membership fee for the July 20th event at Blackhawks Farms, or $140 + weekend membership for August 21st at Autobahn CC.
Getting tires before that would be important.
Or I could just take it easy this summer and plan for it next summer. Another compounding issue is that I'm currently searching to buy a townhome.
06-25-2015, 11:28 AM
I drive a Subata.
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Focus RS Recaros 
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06-25-2015, 01:25 PM
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06-25-2015, 02:21 PM
Those FoRS Recaros are awesome, but I can't help but think that white is gonna turn indigo from jeans.
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06-25-2015, 04:01 PM
Fahrvergnügen'd
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06-25-2015, 07:59 PM
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charliemike (06-25-2015)
06-26-2015, 09:29 AM
2024 Honda Civic Type R
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.
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.
They have a special going on until 7/5/15. $70 off any set of 4 new Michelin tires. Plus and instant savings of $70 on top of that. So their price is $669.96, but you have to add $15 per tire for installation and disposal fee. So $729.96 plus taxes (they have free shipping).
Looks to be the best deal. I do prefer DT so I might call them up and see what they can do.
Damn those seats are awesome. The entire car is going to be awesome. I can't wait to see what it does at Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend.
06-26-2015, 12:55 PM
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Forgot one place to check - Costco. Tires: Shop for Car, SUV & Truck Tires - Costco
They have a special going on until 7/5/15. $70 off any set of 4 new Michelin tires. Plus and instant savings of $70 on top of that. So their price is $669.96, but you have to add $15 per tire for installation and disposal fee. So $729.96 plus taxes (they have free shipping).
Looks to be the best deal. I do prefer DT so I might call them up and see what they can do.
They have a special going on until 7/5/15. $70 off any set of 4 new Michelin tires. Plus and instant savings of $70 on top of that. So their price is $669.96, but you have to add $15 per tire for installation and disposal fee. So $729.96 plus taxes (they have free shipping).
Looks to be the best deal. I do prefer DT so I might call them up and see what they can do.
06-26-2015, 06:01 PM
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06-26-2015, 09:01 PM
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Wow, lookit that Accord go! 
06-26-2015, 09:05 PM
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06-29-2015, 07:30 AM
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^4 years of everything Miami Heat with the Le in front. If Yum is one thing it is consistent as painfully unfunny as it was.
I saw lots of clips and pics from Motor Trend's instagram page there. Wow it looked like a monster show. All the old Jags and the race cars out there
I saw lots of clips and pics from Motor Trend's instagram page there. Wow it looked like a monster show. All the old Jags and the race cars out there
06-29-2015, 10:57 AM
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^4 years of everything Miami Heat with the Le in front. If Yum is one thing it is consistent as painfully unfunny as it was.
I saw lots of clips and pics from Motor Trend's instagram page there. Wow it looked like a monster show. All the old Jags and the race cars out there
I saw lots of clips and pics from Motor Trend's instagram page there. Wow it looked like a monster show. All the old Jags and the race cars out there
07-01-2015, 12:22 PM
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Another Tesla P85D vs. Challenger Hellcat review! This time by Consumer Reports
Tesla Model S P85D vs Dodge Challenger Hellcat - Consumer Reports
JEEEZ what's up with the older laptops, windows xp, microsoft office 2003... Get with the times people..
Tesla Model S P85D vs Dodge Challenger Hellcat - Consumer Reports
JEEEZ what's up with the older laptops, windows xp, microsoft office 2003... Get with the times people..
07-06-2015, 01:25 PM
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I have a quick question.
Drove my wife's car up to Mammoth for camping over the long weekend. I noticed that the car developed this very slightly vibration going +80mph. Don't think it was there before. It's probably the alignment being off a little, right? The car is completely stock. We bought it brand new in 2010 and has about 55k miles.
If not alignment, what could it be?
Thanks!
PS: the tires have a good amount of tread.
Drove my wife's car up to Mammoth for camping over the long weekend. I noticed that the car developed this very slightly vibration going +80mph. Don't think it was there before. It's probably the alignment being off a little, right? The car is completely stock. We bought it brand new in 2010 and has about 55k miles.
If not alignment, what could it be?
Thanks!
PS: the tires have a good amount of tread.
07-06-2015, 01:38 PM
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I have a quick question.
Drove my wife's car up to Mammoth for camping over the long weekend. I noticed that the car developed this very slightly vibration going +80mph. Don't think it was there before. It's probably the alignment being off a little, right? The car is completely stock. We bought it brand new in 2010 and has about 55k miles.
If not alignment, what could it be?
Thanks!
PS: the tires have a good amount of tread.
Drove my wife's car up to Mammoth for camping over the long weekend. I noticed that the car developed this very slightly vibration going +80mph. Don't think it was there before. It's probably the alignment being off a little, right? The car is completely stock. We bought it brand new in 2010 and has about 55k miles.
If not alignment, what could it be?
Thanks!
PS: the tires have a good amount of tread.
Dumb question: You didn't install your rubbers on backwards, right?
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07-06-2015, 01:43 PM
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07-06-2015, 01:45 PM
wheels can get unbalanced during regular wear.
have wheels balanced and rotated regularly
have wheels balanced and rotated regularly
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07-06-2015, 01:46 PM
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07-06-2015, 01:48 PM
as tread wears, the balance becomes un-even.
i see my tire guys always re-balancing my tires with those little stick on weights
i see my tire guys always re-balancing my tires with those little stick on weights
07-06-2015, 02:20 PM
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Since i can't find the WTF thread, please let me post them here.
took these yesterday in OC... i have seen a lot of posers but this gotta be top 3 with amount of $$ spent on emblems on a new car. Oh yah it says LS460 on the right side of the trunk.
took these yesterday in OC... i have seen a lot of posers but this gotta be top 3 with amount of $$ spent on emblems on a new car. Oh yah it says LS460 on the right side of the trunk.
07-06-2015, 02:26 PM
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Is that an Avalon?
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07-06-2015, 02:32 PM
its that new camry/avalon/LS460 F-sport hybrid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
07-06-2015, 02:33 PM
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07-06-2015, 02:47 PM
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I have a quick question.
Drove my wife's car up to Mammoth for camping over the long weekend. I noticed that the car developed this very slightly vibration going +80mph. Don't think it was there before. It's probably the alignment being off a little, right? The car is completely stock. We bought it brand new in 2010 and has about 55k miles.
If not alignment, what could it be?
Thanks!
PS: the tires have a good amount of tread.
Drove my wife's car up to Mammoth for camping over the long weekend. I noticed that the car developed this very slightly vibration going +80mph. Don't think it was there before. It's probably the alignment being off a little, right? The car is completely stock. We bought it brand new in 2010 and has about 55k miles.
If not alignment, what could it be?
Thanks!
PS: the tires have a good amount of tread.
07-06-2015, 03:36 PM
I drive a Subata.
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07-06-2015, 03:41 PM
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Balancing?
Shocks?
Check for tire wear pattern for bald spots.
Shocks?
Check for tire wear pattern for bald spots.
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JS + XES (07-06-2015)
07-06-2015, 04:02 PM
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So, what you're really telling Kimchi here is to...upgrade his tires. So that he has a spit's chance to even consider taking on that RLX. 
07-06-2015, 04:03 PM
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Who are we kidding...RLX beat any car by 903423 car lengths in upgraded tires.
07-06-2015, 04:05 PM
I drive a Subata.
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Man, Acura cars are so 
Just reading their model names make me sleepy.
Just reading their model names make me sleepy.
07-06-2015, 04:11 PM
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07-06-2015, 04:14 PM
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at least Infiniti only has 4 or 5 models...
Let's name that BMW.......
Let's name that BMW.......
07-06-2015, 04:18 PM
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