General Car Talk Discussion Thread
02-14-2013, 04:40 PM
#3121
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oh the one I posted is a replica? well that would explain the price duh lol
it doesn't say it anywhere in the ad?
it doesn't say it anywhere in the ad?
02-14-2013, 05:00 PM
#3122
The ad says it's by CAV, who are one of the better GT40 replica builders in the industry.
http://www.cav-america.com/Models.html
$80,000 though, does seem a bit cheap for what is essentially a GT40 targa, something the other replica companies never actually build. But, I imagine it comes down to most people wanting a GT40 probably want it as a coupe, or that those who do want the roadster, want it in the style of the original 5.
http://www.cav-america.com/Models.html
$80,000 though, does seem a bit cheap for what is essentially a GT40 targa, something the other replica companies never actually build. But, I imagine it comes down to most people wanting a GT40 probably want it as a coupe, or that those who do want the roadster, want it in the style of the original 5.
02-14-2013, 05:01 PM
#3123
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oh ok ;p
02-15-2013, 01:04 PM
#3124
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02-15-2013, 03:17 PM
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02-15-2013, 06:52 PM
#3127
I've encountered quite a few client cars at work that have pushed well beyond 150,000 miles without too many issues besides wear and tear, & see some of them every so often with even more miles tacked on.
The older GS' seem to be the most problematic with really bad vibrations/loud idle over 120,000. Sort of feel like race cars.
02-15-2013, 07:40 PM
#3128
I drive a Subata.
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Lexus cars are very solid.
02-17-2013, 02:56 AM
#3130
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Here's an interesting observation...
In my household there are 3 cars.
2000 Acura TL
2008 Honda Accord V6
2010 Toyota Corolla
I think I've observed the following regarding to headlights. My dads corolla might have the best headlights out of all three cars with the acura coming in last. The acura may be due to buying $35 5k headlights from some vendor here? Not the $100 phillips one from the dealer. Anyway it still surprises me the corolla is probably better than the accord.
Havent driven them back to back but its something I noticed.
In my household there are 3 cars.
2000 Acura TL
2008 Honda Accord V6
2010 Toyota Corolla
I think I've observed the following regarding to headlights. My dads corolla might have the best headlights out of all three cars with the acura coming in last. The acura may be due to buying $35 5k headlights from some vendor here? Not the $100 phillips one from the dealer. Anyway it still surprises me the corolla is probably better than the accord.
Havent driven them back to back but its something I noticed.
02-19-2013, 01:16 AM
#3131
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I was shocked to see the R8 GT up close... it has Camaro taillights!!! 
02-19-2013, 01:02 PM
#3132
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friend just posted this, it's at a dealership nearby.. 
hmm I kinda wanna go there and take some photos.
hmm I kinda wanna go there and take some photos.
02-19-2013, 01:07 PM
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02-19-2013, 02:48 PM
#3134
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Whoa 
I've always loved the CLK-GTR. I haven't seen a picture of a Roadster in a very very long time. Cool fact on Wikipedia:
I've always loved the CLK-GTR. I haven't seen a picture of a Roadster in a very very long time. Cool fact on Wikipedia:
In total, 26 CLK-GTR production road versions were constructed. Of these, 20 are coupes and six are roadsters. Two of these were equipped with RHD steering: one coupe (silver exterior/tartan interior) and one roadster (dark silver exterior/magenta interior).<sup id="cite_ref-3" class="reference">[3]</sup> These were constructed for Hassanal Bolkiah, the Sultan of Brunei.<sup id="cite_ref-4" class="reference">[4]</sup> Both RHD cars were auctioned on 28 October 2009 by RM Auctions in London.<sup id="cite_ref-5" class="reference">[5]</sup> The roadster fetched £616,000 ($973,834 USD) and the coupe £522,500 ($824,609 USD).<sup id="cite_ref-6" class="reference">[6]</sup>
02-19-2013, 02:50 PM
#3135
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I kind of forgot there was a roadster.... 
02-19-2013, 02:51 PM
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he gave me the OK to come by and take photos, just have to figure out when!
02-19-2013, 02:59 PM
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Now!!!!!!! 
02-20-2013, 09:05 PM
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02-21-2013, 04:32 PM
#3140
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Sweet mother of pearl. A diesel wagon from Mazda.
I wonder if we'll get it ...
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2014-mazda6-skyactiv-d-wagon-quick-spin/
I wonder if we'll get it ...
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2014-mazda6-skyactiv-d-wagon-quick-spin/
02-21-2013, 05:26 PM
#3141
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Sweet mother of pearl. A diesel wagon from Mazda.
I wonder if we'll get it ...
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2014-mazda6-skyactiv-d-wagon-quick-spin/
I wonder if we'll get it ...
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2014-mazda6-skyactiv-d-wagon-quick-spin/
I'd be happy to just get the 6 Wagon in gas form over here.
I'd be working my way toward a TSX Wagon, if it were available with a 6MT.
If the 6 Wagon comes here with a manual, it might get some serious consideration from me. As long as it isn't a dog.
02-21-2013, 07:10 PM
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I know I'm a bit late to the party... but is anyone else amazed that this Lamborghini crossed over that grass median, into oncoming traffic, and hit a 2013 GTR?! Out of ALL the cars in the world it could have possibly hit... those two cars were on the same highway at the same time. I know they aren't too un-common in FLa, but I just found that pretty mind boggling. 
02-21-2013, 07:15 PM
#3144
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yeah, I had the same doubt. I mean, what are the odds of that happening by accident... very very low.
02-21-2013, 07:46 PM
#3145
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not surprising but just sad to read about. http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2013/2/2...-Soon-7713024/
Porsche May Nix the Manual Soon
Ferrari has already done so, Lamborghini has too, and now it appears Porsche will also drop the manual gearbox entirely within a few years' time.
With nearly 80 percent of buyers opting for the PDK dual-clutch gearbox over a manual transmission for popular models like the 911 and Cayman, Porsche has recently admitted outright that the conventional manual could be dropped entirely in just a few years. Speaking with The Sydney Morning Herald, Porsche’s R&D chief Bunno Brandlhuber stated that "There are some Porsche enthusiasts who prefer a manual and we will continue to offer this in the meantime.... But maybe one day it will become irrelevant."
Porsche Cayenne S Diesel by Techart Cars That Won't Die: Bristol Blenheim 3 Audi Reveals A3 E-Tron for Geneva
With the ratio of PDK to manuals sold continuing to rise in dual-clutch's favor, and rumors that even the track-focused GT3 will go PDK in its newest iteration, how much time has the three-pedal gearbox got left in Stuttgart? It may be too early to say, but legendary rally champion and Porsche test driver Walter Rohrl recently said that he "doesn’t need a manual gearbox anymore. The PDK shifts perfectly and I don’t have to do anything."
Ferrari has already done so, Lamborghini has too, and now it appears Porsche will also drop the manual gearbox entirely within a few years' time.
With nearly 80 percent of buyers opting for the PDK dual-clutch gearbox over a manual transmission for popular models like the 911 and Cayman, Porsche has recently admitted outright that the conventional manual could be dropped entirely in just a few years. Speaking with The Sydney Morning Herald, Porsche’s R&D chief Bunno Brandlhuber stated that "There are some Porsche enthusiasts who prefer a manual and we will continue to offer this in the meantime.... But maybe one day it will become irrelevant."
Porsche Cayenne S Diesel by Techart Cars That Won't Die: Bristol Blenheim 3 Audi Reveals A3 E-Tron for Geneva
With the ratio of PDK to manuals sold continuing to rise in dual-clutch's favor, and rumors that even the track-focused GT3 will go PDK in its newest iteration, how much time has the three-pedal gearbox got left in Stuttgart? It may be too early to say, but legendary rally champion and Porsche test driver Walter Rohrl recently said that he "doesn’t need a manual gearbox anymore. The PDK shifts perfectly and I don’t have to do anything."
02-22-2013, 12:47 AM
#3146
Whats up with RDX owners?
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No, Porsche. No!
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02-22-2013, 12:50 AM
#3147
Suzuka Master
that red leather 
02-22-2013, 12:51 AM
#3148
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Walter Rohrl...
02-22-2013, 02:36 AM
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Rolls with a Viper motor................ 
http://forums.viperclub.org/threads/...ce-Yeah-REALLY
http://forums.viperclub.org/threads/...ce-Yeah-REALLY
OK... so its not a Viper. But it has a Viper engine? In a Rolls Royce? Yeah, REALLY.
I haven't been posting all that much [photos at least] of what we have been up lately, primarily because I am buried in projects... but this one is too cool to not post, and it doesnt splash any "secret sauce" around 
.
Long story short, we were contracted about a year ago to supply a Viper powertrain, manufacture or modify a number of components for "show" [Polished parts, fuel rails, etc] and build a standalone Pectel Engine Management System and custom wiring harness for a 1930 Rolls Royce V-10 Resto-Mod, and then complete the installation on location in West Michigan.
I have just received some up to date pictures now that the paint and interior has been completed. The car is a full restoration with many custom pieces built on a tube frame chassis, and uses a 2004 Viper powertrain. This car was built to be a driver, and all of the problematic original parts have been redesigned or replaced. More or less, it is an original body and design mixed with a new-tech chassis and drivetrain. This car even has heat, A/C, and all of the bells and whistles that go along with professional motorsports electronics.
The car will be shown at the Detroit Autorama in March for anyone interested and local! It is currently at 99%, with just a few minor thins to finish.
Here you go:
. Long story short, we were contracted about a year ago to supply a Viper powertrain, manufacture or modify a number of components for "show" [Polished parts, fuel rails, etc] and build a standalone Pectel Engine Management System and custom wiring harness for a 1930 Rolls Royce V-10 Resto-Mod, and then complete the installation on location in West Michigan.
I have just received some up to date pictures now that the paint and interior has been completed. The car is a full restoration with many custom pieces built on a tube frame chassis, and uses a 2004 Viper powertrain. This car was built to be a driver, and all of the problematic original parts have been redesigned or replaced. More or less, it is an original body and design mixed with a new-tech chassis and drivetrain. This car even has heat, A/C, and all of the bells and whistles that go along with professional motorsports electronics.
The car will be shown at the Detroit Autorama in March for anyone interested and local! It is currently at 99%, with just a few minor thins to finish.
Here you go:
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02-22-2013, 05:43 AM
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Whats up with RDX owners?
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Holy crap. That thing must be a handful with that motor and those tires.
02-22-2013, 07:48 AM
#3152
My first Avatar....
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Been wondering that for a while now.
Been wondering that for a while now.
02-22-2013, 08:34 AM
#3154
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Maybe in the next gen models they'll be PDK only.
02-22-2013, 10:54 AM
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Jalopnik is saying this is the 2014 Jeep Cherokee. good god I hope they are wrong.
02-22-2013, 10:54 AM
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02-22-2013, 12:10 PM
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By the time I'm in the market for a new vehicle with a manual gearbox, there won't be any to find 
Maybe I should sell my TL and get a 911 now! Who cares about debt?!?!
Maybe I should sell my TL and get a 911 now! Who cares about debt?!?!
02-22-2013, 12:15 PM
#3158
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lol I'm feeling the same way .... I tell myself when I get to that point I will probably be looking at '07 GT3's.
02-22-2013, 12:32 PM
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02-22-2013, 12:49 PM
#3160
2024 Honda Civic Type R
EDIT: Ah just the Cherokee, and not Grand. Who knows, I may be wrong. But damn that is fugly.
And I see a little Vehicross in there.
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