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Old 11-08-2017, 01:22 PM
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and a 148mph trap speed too. That's like 20mph faster than the second fastest car in that list...mental!
Old 11-08-2017, 01:35 PM
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and a 148mph trap speed too. That's like 20mph faster than the second fastest car in that list...mental!
You could put $5k into that ZL1 1LE.. and it would be even faster.
Old 11-08-2017, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Costco
The CTR was third, behind the second place ZL1 1LE and the winning 720S.
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The bodywork seems not so much styled as vomited into place.
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Old 11-09-2017, 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Doom878
Jesus a GT3 finished 5th in lap time. And it's crazy in that group an LC and Camaro finish 4th and 2nd. Back in the day for sure you'd peg them as bloated turds. Holy SHIT the 720S runs a 9.9 1/4 mile
Lexus learned from their mistakes with the RC and built a proper sports car under Akio's personal guidance. It hides its weight very well for a car built into a category where weight isn't much of a concern.
Old 11-09-2017, 07:04 AM
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I'm curious how aftermarket tuners will modify the CTR aesthetically. How functional is that wing?
Old 11-09-2017, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Doom878
I'm curious how aftermarket tuners will modify the CTR aesthetically. How functional is that wing?

Wingin’ It

If one piece of the Civic Type R’s bodywork stands above the rest, it’s the hot hatch’s massive rear wing. Mounted above the smaller spoiler that comes standard on all Civic hatchbacks, the Type R’s towering rear wing is as ostentatious as it is functional, with Honda stating that the big wing generates 66 pounds of downforce at 124 mph.
https://www.caranddriver.com/flipboo...ts-explained#5
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K24 Celica would be a cool project
Old 11-09-2017, 07:28 PM
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No Supra. Nooooo!

That's almost sacred ground.

Something small like a Tercel or a CVCC.
Old 11-09-2017, 07:30 PM
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bruv... a CVCC..
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Old 11-09-2017, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by cu2wagon
No Supra. Nooooo!

That's almost sacred ground.

Something small like a Tercel or a CVCC.
Something with a blown engine. Yes I agree it’s sacred but it’s better to resurrect an otherwise forgone car.
Old 11-10-2017, 06:40 AM
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I think if you get rid of the red in the kit, wheels, etc, it'd look cleaner. Then again I've always favored a clean, subtle look.
Old 11-10-2017, 09:05 AM
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so ive got a spare, fairly low mileage k24 sitting in my garage and i need something to do with it... wanna swap it in something different, that not many people have done. any ideas? really tempting to see what a 90's audi sedan can do with 200hp and a high revving engine. plus i can piss off all the fanboys
K24 in a Miata would be a riot ..
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Old 11-10-2017, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by TylerT
K24 in a Miata would be a riot ..


Or a classic Mini
Old 11-10-2017, 05:31 PM
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Geo metro?
Old 11-10-2017, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by tylert
k24 in a miata would be a riot ..
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Old 11-10-2017, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by oonowindoo
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I would rather have a K series than the S2000 motor. With similar bolt ons you'll make more power with a K.

Given that he's doing the swap to begin with, I doubt he'll stay bone stock.

IIRC K swaps are cheaper and more easily available too. Just more difficult to tune.
Old 11-10-2017, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Rick_TL-S
Lexus learned from their mistakes with the RC and built a proper sports car under Akio's personal guidance. It hides its weight very well for a car built into a category where weight isn't much of a concern.
Except the RC-F is a bad car. Too heavy.
Old 11-10-2017, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by kurtatx
Except the RC-F is a bad car. Too heavy.
I thought the first sentence of my post pretty much implied that.
Old 11-10-2017, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by TylerT
K24 in a Miata would be a riot ..
already have a couple miata projects... buddy races spec, we race chump car in a miata. as much fun as it would be, i wanna do something other than another damn miata project lol
Old 11-13-2017, 09:16 AM
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It's a K20, but do this!
Old 11-13-2017, 09:35 AM
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Old 11-13-2017, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by kurtatx
Except the RC-F is a bad car. Too heavy.
Yeah it's a pig, but I wouldn't call it a bad car. It's a good mix of performance, luxury, and reliability
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If this is the performance of the X3 M40i, i can't wait to see what the G20 3/4 series M40i's #s will look like





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That gas mileage too. Probably cheapest in bunch or Jag?
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Not sure about buying price, but cheapest to lease that is for sure.

0-60 means little but that 50-70 passing power tho...
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Damn those are quick
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This is so fucked up... for me but good for others
That 4 banger will be faster than me....

November 2017
  • Confirmed engine upgrades (B48TU, B58TU, N63TU3):
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    • 11/18 - G20 intro with new B48 and B58
    • 3/19 - G11/G12 LCI with all upgraded engines (BTW, 750i becomes xDrive only at that point)
    • 7/19 - US B48 G3x and all B58 and N63 G3x
    • 8/19 - all G01/G02
  • EOP for G32 is 6/24.
  • M2 CSL is a real thing.
  • A more powerful hybrid powertrain is coming in 745e and X5 xDrive45e models.
  • G08 (X3 long base) is being considered for other countries besides China, including US/Canada.
  • F39 X2 M35i will be introduced in mid-2018 as a 2019 model. It will be the first model to use the new iteration of B48 engine producing approximately 300hp. Only automatic transmission will be available. The car will have the same bits offered on the already introduced X2 models equipped with M Sport package, adding LED lights as standard and special M Sport seats (not clear yet, if they'll be standard or optional).
  • 850i is out, M850i is in. This is strictly a naming and packaging change (M Package with M Sport braked, diff, steering wheel, rear spoiler, and active steering becoming standard for this model).
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M2 CSL




















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the question is will NA get a CSL
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Heard there might be a M3 “CS”.
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Originally Posted by Rick_TL-S
I thought the first sentence of my post pretty much implied that.
Read it wrong.
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Heard there might be a M3 “CS”.
Those are confirmed a while ago. M3/M4 CS... between M3/M4 competition and GTS.
Actually they are already out

Old 11-16-2017, 01:27 PM
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I got my new winter rubber in. After 5 winter seasons, my Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3 are done. Very happy with them.

Naturally, I went with the new Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 model. Wow, what a different in tread style just by looking at them.

Going to mount sometime next week.


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Got two sets of rubber here too. Replacing Michelin MXM4 with General. $70 off from them. $100 from Discount tire. $170 discount per 4 tires for two cars, could't beat it.
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Old 11-17-2017, 08:15 AM
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Que

https://leasehackr.com/blog/2017/11/...a-tlx-291month

Sibling Rivalry: All-New 2018 Honda Accord ($416/Month) vs. Acura TLX ($291/Month)
Old 11-17-2017, 08:38 AM
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Maybe because Accords sell themselves & Acura needs help moving TLXs.
Old 11-17-2017, 11:12 AM
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Damn TLX lease is super cheap hahahaha
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Even at that price. Accord will outsell TLX at 10x+ rate.

But in seriousness, Accord is too new and TLX is too old. That is why


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