General Car Talk Discussion Thread

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-02-2017, 07:30 AM
  #17401  
08 TL type-S
 
StealthTL-S's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2013
Location: coastal South Carolina
Posts: 671
Received 116 Likes on 86 Posts
Please give me the thread on the Dodge Charger SRT 392. I am thinking of getting a 2015 Charger SRT. Tired of always tuning, wanting more HP and torque. Next time, I will buy a car like the SRT fly by people and relax!
Old 12-02-2017, 09:47 AM
  #17402  
The Third Ball
 
Sarlacc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Los Angeles, Ca
Age: 45
Posts: 49,123
Received 4,824 Likes on 2,571 Posts
In before this dude buys one and wraps it around a tree...
The following users liked this post:
rossv1 (12-02-2017)
Old 12-02-2017, 11:45 AM
  #17403  
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
 
Majofo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Waffles, BU
Posts: 88,888
Received 11,841 Likes on 8,573 Posts
Mustang GT 5.0 is where it's at.. Spank on all of 'em

Old 12-02-2017, 05:43 PM
  #17404  
Ex-OEM King
 
SamDoe1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Minnesnowta
Posts: 15,882
Received 5,827 Likes on 3,849 Posts
Originally Posted by oonowindoo
I didn't do any calculation but base on your calculation it is too expensive to lease. Considering you can get a 80% loaded 340i for pretty much the same $$ and it is not a stripper either.

Kia is not going to steal many customers if they dont work on their money factors. Dont think they can do much on the RV....
I agree. The MF will definitely come down as no one is going to lease this thing at that cost for exactly the reason you gave.
Old 12-03-2017, 07:07 PM
  #17405  
Moderator
iTrader: (3)
 
CLtotheTL32's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Charlotte
Age: 35
Posts: 36,653
Received 9,493 Likes on 6,165 Posts
Originally Posted by Majofo
Mustang GT 5.0 is where it's at.. Spank on all of 'em

You spelled STS-V wrong
The following users liked this post:
00TL-P3.2 (12-04-2017)
Old 12-03-2017, 09:36 PM
  #17406  
Moderator
 
cu2wagon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Dirty H-Town, Amerikkka
Posts: 28,432
Received 7,772 Likes on 5,045 Posts
unicorn.
Old 12-03-2017, 09:40 PM
  #17407  
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
 
Majofo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Waffles, BU
Posts: 88,888
Received 11,841 Likes on 8,573 Posts
Well.. it was the silver CTS-V that actually boned the unicorn
If we're getting our facts straight
Old 12-06-2017, 12:30 AM
  #17408  
Senior Moderator
Thread Starter
 
srika's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Chicago
Posts: 58,045
Received 9,953 Likes on 5,135 Posts
holy crap that's a fast Golf R.

Old 12-06-2017, 07:10 AM
  #17409  
Team Owner
 
Doom878's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Miami, FL
Age: 45
Posts: 27,883
Received 1,287 Likes on 952 Posts
Art Basel is here. Let's see the nice rides roll up. Saw a Porsche GT3 in the garage already
Old 12-06-2017, 11:19 AM
  #17410  
Moderator
 
Costco's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 29,869
Received 3,489 Likes on 2,089 Posts
Anybody try these out, or something similar before?

https://www.yahoo.com/news/amazon-be...020103681.html

I know the proper way is to do a projector retrofit if you want white light and visibility, but it can get pricey. There's a coupon until tomorrow for these, bringing them down to $25. I checked the reviews on reviewmeta.com and they look legit. The amazon customer images are quite convincing.
Old 12-06-2017, 12:12 PM
  #17411  
2024 Honda Civic Type R
 
RPhilMan1's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Chicago, IL
Age: 37
Posts: 4,033
Received 1,454 Likes on 923 Posts
Heh I'd stay far away from that Golf R.
Old 12-06-2017, 12:13 PM
  #17412  
Turd Polisher
iTrader: (1)
 
TylerT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: San Diego
Age: 35
Posts: 6,802
Received 3,006 Likes on 1,514 Posts
Dat 145mph ET doh ... you'd be hurting a lot of supercar owner's feelings with that thing
Old 12-06-2017, 01:19 PM
  #17413  
Ex-OEM King
 
SamDoe1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Minnesnowta
Posts: 15,882
Received 5,827 Likes on 3,849 Posts
Originally Posted by TylerT
Dat 145mph ET doh ... you'd be hurting a lot of supercar owner's feelings with that thing
You're probably also inches away from catastrophic engine failure.
The following users liked this post:
RPhilMan1 (12-07-2017)
Old 12-06-2017, 01:20 PM
  #17414  
Ex-OEM King
 
SamDoe1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Minnesnowta
Posts: 15,882
Received 5,827 Likes on 3,849 Posts
Originally Posted by Costco
Anybody try these out, or something similar before?

https://www.yahoo.com/news/amazon-be...020103681.html

I know the proper way is to do a projector retrofit if you want white light and visibility, but it can get pricey. There's a coupon until tomorrow for these, bringing them down to $25. I checked the reviews on reviewmeta.com and they look legit. The amazon customer images are quite convincing.
This is probably a good idea if your car already has factory projectors. Though I'm not sure of the quality of these things for only $50...

All of the pictures posted in reviews show enormous amounts of glare to oncoming traffic...that's bad.
Old 12-06-2017, 01:37 PM
  #17415  
Moderator
 
cu2wagon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Dirty H-Town, Amerikkka
Posts: 28,432
Received 7,772 Likes on 5,045 Posts
Originally Posted by SamDoe1
This is probably a good idea if your car already has factory projectors. Though I'm not sure of the quality of these things for only $50...

All of the pictures posted in reviews show enormous amounts of glare to oncoming traffic...that's bad.
But, I mean, that's their problem, right?
The following users liked this post:
TylerT (12-06-2017)
Old 12-06-2017, 01:47 PM
  #17416  
Ex-OEM King
 
SamDoe1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Minnesnowta
Posts: 15,882
Received 5,827 Likes on 3,849 Posts
Originally Posted by cu2wagon
But, I mean, that's their problem, right?
Yes. Until that oncoming car is a police car...then it's also your problem.
Old 12-06-2017, 01:58 PM
  #17417  
Turd Polisher
iTrader: (1)
 
TylerT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: San Diego
Age: 35
Posts: 6,802
Received 3,006 Likes on 1,514 Posts
Originally Posted by SamDoe1
You're probably also inches away from catastrophic engine failure.
We don't have any details on the build but I'd imagine $40,000 sunk into a built motor / built DSG transmission, they probably weren't messing around.

Hell, you could dial back boost and still hurt a lot of peoples feelings ...
Old 12-06-2017, 02:04 PM
  #17418  
Moderator
 
00TL-P3.2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Spring, TX
Age: 38
Posts: 25,664
Received 5,293 Likes on 3,627 Posts
Originally Posted by Costco
Anybody try these out, or something similar before?

https://www.yahoo.com/news/amazon-be...020103681.html

I know the proper way is to do a projector retrofit if you want white light and visibility, but it can get pricey. There's a coupon until tomorrow for these, bringing them down to $25. I checked the reviews on reviewmeta.com and they look legit. The amazon customer images are quite convincing.
In my truck tread here, I think I linked to the LEDs I put in it.
Dramatic improvement in visibility, and have only been flashed once (While towing a trailer).

A guy on the F150 forum did a lot of testing with multiple models & they were the ones that had the LED chip in nearly the same location as the halogen filament.
Old 12-06-2017, 02:04 PM
  #17419  
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
 
Majofo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Waffles, BU
Posts: 88,888
Received 11,841 Likes on 8,573 Posts
Originally Posted by cu2wagon
But, I mean, that's their problem, right?
That's why we're hot tub compatible
The following users liked this post:
TylerT (12-06-2017)
Old 12-06-2017, 02:05 PM
  #17420  
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
 
Majofo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Waffles, BU
Posts: 88,888
Received 11,841 Likes on 8,573 Posts
eBrohams if you will
Old 12-06-2017, 02:21 PM
  #17421  
Moderator
 
cu2wagon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Dirty H-Town, Amerikkka
Posts: 28,432
Received 7,772 Likes on 5,045 Posts
Originally Posted by SamDoe1
Yes. Until that oncoming car is a police car...then it's also your problem.


Shit. Costco, don't do it. I don't want no problems with the police. I can't go back, man. I just can't.
Old 12-06-2017, 02:30 PM
  #17422  
Ex-OEM King
 
SamDoe1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Minnesnowta
Posts: 15,882
Received 5,827 Likes on 3,849 Posts
Originally Posted by 00TL-P3.2
In my truck tread here, I think I linked to the LEDs I put in it.
Dramatic improvement in visibility, and have only been flashed once (While towing a trailer).

A guy on the F150 forum did a lot of testing with multiple models & they were the ones that had the LED chip in nearly the same location as the halogen filament.
You have these actual ones? How long have you had them and are they actually better than the halogens or just white instead of yellow?

Originally Posted by cu2wagon


Shit. Costco, don't do it. I don't want no problems with the police. I can't go back, man. I just can't.
#1 rule for not getting your ass kicked by the police: Stop breaking the law.
Old 12-06-2017, 02:31 PM
  #17423  
Ex-OEM King
 
SamDoe1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Minnesnowta
Posts: 15,882
Received 5,827 Likes on 3,849 Posts
Originally Posted by TylerT
We don't have any details on the build but I'd imagine $40,000 sunk into a built motor / built DSG transmission, they probably weren't messing around.

Hell, you could dial back boost and still hurt a lot of peoples feelings ...
God I hope so...but for $80k total investment, I'd rather have a lot of other cars lol.
Old 12-06-2017, 02:32 PM
  #17424  
Moderator
iTrader: (1)
 
justnspace's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 86,295
Received 16,260 Likes on 11,971 Posts
Originally Posted by SamDoe1
God I hope so...but for $80k total investment, I'd rather have a lot of other cars lol.
most likely why he's selling.
"FUUUUUCK, I spent more than $80k and it's still a Golf."
The following users liked this post:
RPhilMan1 (12-07-2017)
Old 12-06-2017, 02:44 PM
  #17425  
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
 
Majofo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Waffles, BU
Posts: 88,888
Received 11,841 Likes on 8,573 Posts
Originally Posted by SamDoe1
#1 rule for not getting your ass kicked by the police: Stop breaking the law.
Pussy
Old 12-06-2017, 02:46 PM
  #17426  
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
 
Majofo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Waffles, BU
Posts: 88,888
Received 11,841 Likes on 8,573 Posts
I'm that crazy friend

Old 12-06-2017, 03:55 PM
  #17427  
Moderator
 
00TL-P3.2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Spring, TX
Age: 38
Posts: 25,664
Received 5,293 Likes on 3,627 Posts
Originally Posted by SamDoe1
You have these actual ones? How long have you had them and are they actually better than the halogens or just white instead of yellow?
No, I'd have to dig & find the actual ones I bought, but it was a big improvement in visibility. The color shift away from yellow halogens was just a plus.
I was next to a Lariat not to long ago with OE LEDs & the throw & color was pretty close.

There's comparison photos in my thread too between the halogens & LEDs.
Old 12-06-2017, 04:14 PM
  #17428  
Moderator
 
Costco's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 29,869
Received 3,489 Likes on 2,089 Posts
Originally Posted by SamDoe1
This is probably a good idea if your car already has factory projectors. Though I'm not sure of the quality of these things for only $50...

All of the pictures posted in reviews show enormous amounts of glare to oncoming traffic...that's bad.
Yeah that's what I'm worried about. Montero guys are a different breed though, we're not cheap, just resourceful. I could always adjust it downwards. People said glare didn't seem bad. Plus for $25, not too much to lose.

Rather than paying a grand for a new ARB bumper, they'll hack up a used one from another vehicle to make it fit

Originally Posted by 00TL-P3.2
In my truck tread here, I think I linked to the LEDs I put in it.
Dramatic improvement in visibility, and have only been flashed once (While towing a trailer).

A guy on the F150 forum did a lot of testing with multiple models & they were the ones that had the LED chip in nearly the same location as the halogen filament.
That's right, I remember seeing it in your thread now. Doesn't your truck have projector halogens though?

Originally Posted by cu2wagon


Shit. Costco, don't do it. I don't want no problems with the police. I can't go back, man. I just can't.
Don't matter. They ain't taking me alive next time bruh
Old 12-07-2017, 09:29 AM
  #17429  
Moderator
 
00TL-P3.2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Spring, TX
Age: 38
Posts: 25,664
Received 5,293 Likes on 3,627 Posts
Originally Posted by Costco
That's right, I remember seeing it in your thread now. Doesn't your truck have projector halogens though?
Negative, standard reflector buckets.
May eventually do a projector retrofit/replacement in the future. But happy with the results for now.
The following users liked this post:
Costco (12-07-2017)
Old 12-19-2017, 03:42 PM
  #17430  
Senior Moderator
Thread Starter
 
srika's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Chicago
Posts: 58,045
Received 9,953 Likes on 5,135 Posts





The following 7 users liked this post by srika:
00TL-P3.2 (12-28-2017), Doom878 (12-20-2017), mrmako (12-21-2017), nist7 (12-28-2017), rossv1 (12-19-2017), RPhilMan1 (12-20-2017), ttribe (12-19-2017) and 2 others liked this post. (Show less...)
Old 12-19-2017, 03:52 PM
  #17431  
Moderator
 
Costco's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 29,869
Received 3,489 Likes on 2,089 Posts
I'll take the F1.
Old 12-19-2017, 04:48 PM
  #17432  
Safety Car
 
nist7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Kansas City
Age: 38
Posts: 4,920
Received 1,094 Likes on 749 Posts
DItto.

Also, is that a LM version too?!?!??!
Old 12-19-2017, 05:01 PM
  #17433  
Moderator
 
ttribe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 15,269
Received 5,883 Likes on 2,899 Posts
Originally Posted by nist7
DItto.

Also, is that a LM version too?!?!??!
Old 12-19-2017, 09:45 PM
  #17434  
Suzuka Master
 
rossv1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Macon,GA
Age: 31
Posts: 5,840
Received 850 Likes on 673 Posts
Old 12-19-2017, 10:29 PM
  #17435  
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
 
Majofo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Waffles, BU
Posts: 88,888
Received 11,841 Likes on 8,573 Posts
Disgusting
Old 12-20-2017, 06:46 AM
  #17436  
Team Owner
 
Doom878's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Miami, FL
Age: 45
Posts: 27,883
Received 1,287 Likes on 952 Posts
:boner: :maker: :erection:

Here is the source

The Only McLaren F1 Technician in North America
The following users liked this post:
srika (12-20-2017)
Old 12-21-2017, 05:55 AM
  #17437  
Suzuka Master
 
Rick_TL-S's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 7,234
Received 1,194 Likes on 687 Posts
Originally Posted by nist7
DItto.

Also, is that a LM version too?!?!??!
LMs are all orange, save for the 2 black un-seen Sultan cars.

That's a F1 with the HDF kit applied; chassis #014.
The following users liked this post:
nist7 (12-28-2017)
Old 12-21-2017, 05:20 PM
  #17438  
Someday, an RS6 Avant+
 
mrmako's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Colorado
Posts: 4,451
Received 946 Likes on 515 Posts
holy sweet
Old 12-21-2017, 05:24 PM
  #17439  
Race Director
 
nanxun's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: DMV
Posts: 10,857
Received 3,262 Likes on 2,026 Posts
Here's a sobering video about owning an F1 ....

The following 2 users liked this post by nanxun:
Doom878 (12-22-2017), nist7 (12-28-2017)
Old 12-22-2017, 07:03 AM
  #17440  
Team Owner
 
Doom878's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Miami, FL
Age: 45
Posts: 27,883
Received 1,287 Likes on 952 Posts
$250k pounds, 6 mos to paint it. $50k for tires. $110k fuel cell. Too bad he didn't hold it.


Quick Reply: General Car Talk Discussion Thread



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:57 PM.