General Car Talk Discussion Thread
Suzuka Master
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Maker, that is unbelievably cool 
How much of your business are minor fender benders compared to major accidents?
and Marco, I meant I haven't seen Aventadors in the wild
How much of your business are minor fender benders compared to major accidents?and Marco, I meant I haven't seen Aventadors in the wild
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did anything happen??
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oh. it's just an opportunity to win a test drive in the LF-A. meh. been there, done that. 
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oh snap, its a test drive at Laguna Seca... how sweet would that be!
http://lexusenthusiast.com/2012/08/0...helfa-contest/
http://lexusenthusiast.com/2012/08/0...helfa-contest/
Lexus USA Announces #UnleashtheLFA Contest
Posted by krew on August 1st, 2012
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Lexus USA has announced the #UnleashtheLFA contest, where one winner will drive the LFA at Laguna Seca in California — here’s a video with all the details:
Instruction will be provided at the event by the Skip Barber Racing School, and will include one-on-one time with professional race car driver Scott Pruett. Also worth noting — the contest is only open to U.S. residents.
Good luck to everyone that enters!
Enter the #UnleashtheLFA Contest
Posted by krew on August 1st, 2012
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Lexus USA has announced the #UnleashtheLFA contest, where one winner will drive the LFA at Laguna Seca in California — here’s a video with all the details:
Instruction will be provided at the event by the Skip Barber Racing School, and will include one-on-one time with professional race car driver Scott Pruett. Also worth noting — the contest is only open to U.S. residents.
Good luck to everyone that enters!
Enter the #UnleashtheLFA Contest
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found an amazing road when i went to drop my bro off to play ball. There was this road that started in the forest and i just drove in there. And eventually it climbed into the hills with some nice twistys.
Its a short and narrow road. Only some spots 2 cars can fit easily others it would be tight so i had my windows down listening haha. I wasnt about to get into a head on collision. No one else on the road though so it was awesome
link to where the drive is
https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Woodv...nia+91709&z=17
Its a short and narrow road. Only some spots 2 cars can fit easily others it would be tight so i had my windows down listening haha. I wasnt about to get into a head on collision. No one else on the road though so it was awesome
link to where the drive is
https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Woodv...nia+91709&z=17
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yea i havent been to the big ones though haha. I forget the name of the popular ones but there are quite a few long ones that a lot of people drive on. Good thing about this one is its a road that isnt used so i'm on it by myself. Just saw some dude walking haha.
I'd say its about even. We get a lot of work. We have 2 Geico offices and a USAA office on site. Also Enterprise in our building. I average around 145k in parts sales a month. Not bad for a shop with 10 technicians.
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just for fun (kind of) I inquired about a Procharged C5 Z06 with 700+ hp. just for fun, I asked what kind of mileage he was getting. and he said 24-25 city 28-30 highway. I asked how is that possible and he said the Procharger makes more efficient use of the engine - does this make any sense?
His explanation doesnt make sense, but the highway numbers do. The Procharger is a centrifugal supercharger. Its not in boost when its cruising on the highway. The city numbers dont sound right though, unless youre lugging around at <2k rpms. Which shouldnt be a problem since Im sure it makes a healthy amount of torque too. But with 700whp+, Id be inclined to stretch its legs every now and then just for fun.
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they're the stock wheels with the rivets or whatever, in black finish.. 
those are 335's out back btw.
I can't believe the stock C5 Z06 gets better mileage than the regular C5.... 19/28... wtf
those are 335's out back btw.
I can't believe the stock C5 Z06 gets better mileage than the regular C5.... 19/28... wtf
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holee carp....
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The seal on the supra roof is leaking...fucking annoying. Fog was so damn heavy this morning I noticed the water on the inside when I was making sure the battery wasn't dead.