General Car Talk Discussion Thread
08-10-2012, 10:25 PM
#1721
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but yeah, that's some serious bang for the buck. only 36,000 miles too!
2001 A&A Procharged Z06 for sale.
Stock Bottom end
Ported and Polished Heads
New valves
Comp Cams Dual Springs
Chromoly Hardened Pushrods
Small texas Speed Blower cam
Pinned Crank Twice
New Front Main Seal
New Gatorback Blower Belt
Extra New Blower belt
Procharger D1SC Polished Head Unit
A&A Non Slip Polished bracket
10LB Pulley
Custom Front Mount intercooler with Hard Piping
Vortec Race BOV
LG Long Tubes
GHL Polished Catback
B&M Ripper Shifter
MOMO Shifter Ball
New NGK Plugs
New MSD Wires
New Moroso Spark Plug Heat Sleeves
Lingenfilter Cowl Hood
Polished Rear Stainless Corvette Letters
Rear Polished Billet Z06 Exhaust Plate
Black Z06 Motorsport Wheels.
335 Michelin Pilot rear Tires
Lowered on the factory Bolts front and Rear
Black/Clear Front Turn Signals
Mod red Interior
Custom painted Aluminum Door Sills
Custom Painted Intake
Custom Painted Coil Packs
Custom painted Valve Covers
36,000 Miles on the car.
Stock Bottom end
Ported and Polished Heads
New valves
Comp Cams Dual Springs
Chromoly Hardened Pushrods
Small texas Speed Blower cam
Pinned Crank Twice
New Front Main Seal
New Gatorback Blower Belt
Extra New Blower belt
Procharger D1SC Polished Head Unit
A&A Non Slip Polished bracket
10LB Pulley
Custom Front Mount intercooler with Hard Piping
Vortec Race BOV
LG Long Tubes
GHL Polished Catback
B&M Ripper Shifter
MOMO Shifter Ball
New NGK Plugs
New MSD Wires
New Moroso Spark Plug Heat Sleeves
Lingenfilter Cowl Hood
Polished Rear Stainless Corvette Letters
Rear Polished Billet Z06 Exhaust Plate
Black Z06 Motorsport Wheels.
335 Michelin Pilot rear Tires
Lowered on the factory Bolts front and Rear
Black/Clear Front Turn Signals
Mod red Interior
Custom painted Aluminum Door Sills
Custom Painted Intake
Custom Painted Coil Packs
Custom painted Valve Covers
36,000 Miles on the car.
08-11-2012, 12:09 AM
#1723
Whats up with RDX owners?
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I think your parents still need to adopt me 
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08-11-2012, 01:00 AM
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08-11-2012, 02:07 AM
#1725
Suzuka Master
C5 z06 looks ugly though ahah
:flamesuiton:
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08-11-2012, 02:20 AM
#1726
Looks are subjective. The C5Z is one of my favorite looking cars.
Now, the GT-R and Panamera.... those are ugly. The Panamera looks like a flattened Accord Crosstour with a Porsche front clip grafted on. The GT-R looks like a flattened M1 Abrams sans cannon.
Now, the GT-R and Panamera.... those are ugly. The Panamera looks like a flattened Accord Crosstour with a Porsche front clip grafted on. The GT-R looks like a flattened M1 Abrams sans cannon.
08-11-2012, 02:51 AM
#1727
Suzuka Master
GTR and panamera have been growing on me. Not so much their looks, but they got some presence. You know theres a beast lurking within.
This Z06 doesnt cut it, yea its subjective, but i'm not a big corvette fan. The new Z06 looks nice, still would never buy one though.
This Z06 doesnt cut it, yea its subjective, but i'm not a big corvette fan. The new Z06 looks nice, still would never buy one though.
08-11-2012, 07:30 AM
#1728
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I love how you say C5Z's are ugly and then in the next post you say you don't like Vettes. 
Brilliant.
Brilliant.
08-11-2012, 03:36 PM
#1730
Suzuka Master
08-11-2012, 04:31 PM
#1731
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Thread Starter
yeah I don't see myself actually buying this Vette. It would need to be a 2nd or 3rd car, not my only one. I'm looking at 335's and e46 m3's.
08-11-2012, 05:26 PM
#1732
Whats up with RDX owners?
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^Im torn on that one. I love E46s, but I love the 335 powerplant.
08-11-2012, 07:14 PM
#1733
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08-11-2012, 08:46 PM
#1734
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I think the 335 is better looking, it's newer, and could be faster than an E46 M3 with just a tune, no? Coal I think you need moar pics
I'm enjoying improving my stick driving in the Jetta. My MT experience before this has been limited to DD'ing my friend's GT Mustang and a test drive in a couple Mazda3s. It's great once you become more and more familiar with the clutch take-up point.
That being said, hills FTMFL.
08-11-2012, 10:43 PM
#1735
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I'm eyeing this one.....
'07, 51k miles, 6MT
loaded everything except NAV
would love to have 400hp in this bad boy!
'07, 51k miles, 6MT
loaded everything except NAV
would love to have 400hp in this bad boy!
08-11-2012, 10:52 PM
#1736
what's the deal with the HPFPs? Is there a certain year that it stopped being a problem?
not nearly as bad as the 2G TL/CL but any lingering problem that could leave you stranded is awful for a newer car
not nearly as bad as the 2G TL/CL but any lingering problem that could leave you stranded is awful for a newer car
08-11-2012, 10:58 PM
#1737
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tell me more, what is this you speak of
08-11-2012, 10:58 PM
#1738
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Thread Starter
hell, with my old 325i I got stranded once in a parking lot, the fuel pump went out. 
got the car towed the next day and replaced N/C under CPO
minor nuisance
got the car towed the next day and replaced N/C under CPO
minor nuisance
08-11-2012, 11:06 PM
#1739
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It's funny tho, this wild side of me wants to buy that Vette and, well, be wild. I mean I don't have wife or kids, it's not like I have to be concerned w anything thereof.
08-11-2012, 11:35 PM
#1740
Whats up with RDX owners?
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HPFP - High Pressure Fuel Pump. It was a big problem, but they fixed them at no charge.
Oh, and E46 M3 muscular looks >>>>>>> 335
Oh, and E46 M3 muscular looks >>>>>>> 335
08-12-2012, 03:24 AM
#1741
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08-12-2012, 09:37 AM
#1742
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^Good lord that's gorgeous! Love the color combo.
Does it have the ejector seat option?
Does it have the ejector seat option?
08-12-2012, 10:21 AM
#1743
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$425,000 
But so beautiful...
But so beautiful...
08-12-2012, 12:27 PM
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08-12-2012, 12:40 PM
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08-12-2012, 12:50 PM
#1746
Whats up with RDX owners?
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08-12-2012, 12:52 PM
#1747
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08-12-2012, 01:06 PM
#1748
One on the right for me
08-12-2012, 05:20 PM
#1750
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the more I'm thinking of it, yeah I'd never buy that Vette. the C5's have aged horribly and I really don't like them too much. I was just kinda starry-eyed because of the 750hp...
ultimately I'd rather have a bone stock C6Z.
08-12-2012, 05:59 PM
#1752
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not what I heard - it's EXTRA special in that it needs 1000's in repairs if things break. since it's older parts are more $$$ and harder to find
btw what about this heat soak on the 335's? anyone have infos on that? thx
btw what about this heat soak on the 335's? anyone have infos on that? thx
08-12-2012, 06:05 PM
#1753
i heard that the because its older the price is cheaper it does need alot of attention but in most cases i will fix it myself... m5board is a great forum and i do recommend doing some research im not saying its cheap car to own but drive it once and you will be addicted same as i am now
08-12-2012, 06:06 PM
#1754
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oh if you are fixing it yourself that changes things. 
08-12-2012, 06:30 PM
#1755
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08-13-2012, 12:46 AM
#1756
Suzuka Master
what tint percentage do you think is too dark too have on front windows?? Disregard laws.
edit: and i mean too dark that when you're in the car it really affects visibility at night making it well kinda unsafe
edit: and i mean too dark that when you're in the car it really affects visibility at night making it well kinda unsafe
08-13-2012, 02:15 AM
#1757
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IMO anything under 35% in the front. Keep in mind I drive on unlight, tree lined, country back roads.
My Prelude had 18% tint all around. I hated driving at night. My sisters TL-S has 5% on the front windows and 0% on the back IIRC and its impossible to drive.
My Prelude had 18% tint all around. I hated driving at night. My sisters TL-S has 5% on the front windows and 0% on the back IIRC and its impossible to drive.
08-13-2012, 11:03 AM
#1759
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Thought this was cool.
Mean looking twin-turbocharged Lambo is up for sale with 9.11% to go to 9/11 victim fund.
Question: Cars are being sold all the time, so what makes this so special? Answer: Two things. First, it has been wrapped in unique 3M Matte Military Green Foil, as a tribute to America's heroes and to honor those that have sacrificed their lives for the country, and second when sold 9.11 percent of the purchase price will be donated to the 9/11 victim fund.Another feature that makes this supercar special is the Heffner Performance 1050TTG Twin Turbo kit that's been installed.
There are a host of other modifications including an upgraded twin disc clutch system, stainless steel turbo exhaust, twin high flow air filters, and an upgraded Motec M800 engine management system, which all combine to increase output to 1050hp.The supercar also has tinted windows, powder coated black rims, carbon ceramics, a carbon interior, rearview camera, a huge carbon-fiber wing, and carbon side mirrors, hatch and diffuser.With just 23k miles on the clock the car is said to be in immaculate condition and is priced at $159,000.
Question: Cars are being sold all the time, so what makes this so special? Answer: Two things. First, it has been wrapped in unique 3M Matte Military Green Foil, as a tribute to America's heroes and to honor those that have sacrificed their lives for the country, and second when sold 9.11 percent of the purchase price will be donated to the 9/11 victim fund.Another feature that makes this supercar special is the Heffner Performance 1050TTG Twin Turbo kit that's been installed.
There are a host of other modifications including an upgraded twin disc clutch system, stainless steel turbo exhaust, twin high flow air filters, and an upgraded Motec M800 engine management system, which all combine to increase output to 1050hp.The supercar also has tinted windows, powder coated black rims, carbon ceramics, a carbon interior, rearview camera, a huge carbon-fiber wing, and carbon side mirrors, hatch and diffuser.With just 23k miles on the clock the car is said to be in immaculate condition and is priced at $159,000.
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08-13-2012, 11:32 AM
#1760
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In short - it's been a problem; it CAN still be a problem; there's an extended warranty and a class action settlement on the issue; most of the '09+ N54 engines have no problem.