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#3441
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^ If you don't do that stuff your car is essentially a ticking time bomb
What does your dad drive?
What does your dad drive?
#3442
Fahrvergnügen'd
I barely drive now too haha. And I think where ever I have an internship over the summer I'm going to trade cars with my dad if my commute is longer than his. I need this car to survive as long as humanely possible without throwing in money. Its only worth like 3k so I'm not gonna do work (like timing belt) if thats 1/3 of its cost. Especially when the tranny can go out at any minutes
#3443
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Wait, the original timing belt is still on the car???
#3444
Impossible. It's probably on it's second considering the context.
Why not just sell the car?
Why not just sell the car?
#3445
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^ 190k, and his family's the original owners, I assume it's been changed at least once
#3446
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I would hope so.
#3447
Whats up with RDX owners?
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So, I have this friend thats possibly boosting his car and he wanted some input on boost gauges. <strike>I'd</strike> He'd like an AFR/Boost combo gauge to save space and make placement easier. The two options are:
PLX DM-6:
AEM Failsafe:
Prices are about the same. The PLX unit has two control boxes (one for boost and another for afr inputs). The PLX is easily expandable, you can daisy chain all the control boxes (fluid temp, pressure, blah blah blah is all available), but you need to find a place for them.
The AEM doesnt require control boxes, its all in the unit. But you'll only ever have boost and afr readings. I only have experience with the regular AEM UEGO gauge, which I liked. The refresh rate on it was pretty good too. The failsafe is compatible with many EMS', so if it sees a preset lean condition it'll trigger a safe map, which is pretty slick and can save an engine from possible catastrophe.
He's also open to other options as well.
PLX DM-6:
AEM Failsafe:
Prices are about the same. The PLX unit has two control boxes (one for boost and another for afr inputs). The PLX is easily expandable, you can daisy chain all the control boxes (fluid temp, pressure, blah blah blah is all available), but you need to find a place for them.
The AEM doesnt require control boxes, its all in the unit. But you'll only ever have boost and afr readings. I only have experience with the regular AEM UEGO gauge, which I liked. The refresh rate on it was pretty good too. The failsafe is compatible with many EMS', so if it sees a preset lean condition it'll trigger a safe map, which is pretty slick and can save an engine from possible catastrophe.
He's also open to other options as well.
#3448
Suzuka Master
tbh i have no clue. I'd love to say no, but I wouldn't know. I dunno if my dad even knows. Wonder if there is a way to check online. If i had to guess.... I'd say no lol. I'm gonna get flamed for this lol
Cause we'd barely get any money out of it and it still works for now??
#3449
Spinnin them beats
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Sell car and look on Craigslist? After you check the missed encounters section, look for a reliable beater?
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#3450
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That last line made me giggle.
#3452
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then there's this...
http://mbworld.org/forums/mercedes-v...ml#post4572922
a friend recently got one, so far it's been a money pit.
http://mbworld.org/forums/mercedes-v...ml#post4572922
a friend recently got one, so far it's been a money pit.
I can't imagine owning one though. After seeing the maintenance costs on my grandmother's '07 S550 & '05 S430, I can't imagine a V12, much less an AMG.
#3453
Suzuka Master
Yes but... if any of those aforementioned parts fail while driving - timing belt, brakes don't stop, loss of power steering, etc - could cause a crash and injury.
Sell car and look on Craigslist? After you check the missed encounters section, look for a reliable beater?
Sell car and look on Craigslist? After you check the missed encounters section, look for a reliable beater?
#3454
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#3455
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#3456
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#3457
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You're slow
#3458
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oh
#3459
#3460
One on the right for me
Did a driving school at laguna seca earlier this week. Was really impressed with the lexus ISF. If I wasn't so set on a ctsv it would be a good contender.
#3461
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nice..
man I'd love to drive at Laguna Seca....
man I'd love to drive at Laguna Seca....
#3463
Suzuka Master
Nice! Did you take pics? What school and did you spin out lol?? Did they let you push it close to the cars limits as well??
#3464
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, I'm very interested in this as well. Got a chance to do one of these track day things early next month.
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#3466
One on the right for me
It was through skip barber. Two day class. Built upon some basics and then learned more about pushing the car through corners, etc.
Spent the entire second day doing laps in a 911, an IS-F, and a Mazda 3 turbo (surprised with the car overall). Got to push the cars as hard as I could without crashing. I felt I was doing well and then went out for a lap with one of the instructors and was blown away at how crappy I was.
The corkscrew is by far the most awesome part of the track.
Spent the entire second day doing laps in a 911, an IS-F, and a Mazda 3 turbo (surprised with the car overall). Got to push the cars as hard as I could without crashing. I felt I was doing well and then went out for a lap with one of the instructors and was blown away at how crappy I was.
The corkscrew is by far the most awesome part of the track.
#3467
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Laguna Seca is one of my bucket list "will drive on one day" tracks.
Top of the list is, of course, the Nurburgring.
Top of the list is, of course, the Nurburgring.
#3468
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I've been noticing something over the past year... I see a LOT of Panameras on the street.... this car did really well for Porsche!
#3469
Fahrvergnügen'd
The sad thing about it for the owner is that when he's not driving it, he's gotta choose between a 911 Turbo Cab or Cayenne Turbo.
I think he got rid of his RS4 Cab when he got the Panamera.
#3470
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The Panamera is uglay, but it can perform.
#3471
I've always hated the Panamera. It reminds me of the Accord Crossturd.
but I did see a Turbo near my work, dropped, flush (not hella) with concave wheels. looked quite nice.
but I did see a Turbo near my work, dropped, flush (not hella) with concave wheels. looked quite nice.
#3472
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I see a lot of them on the highway, still don't like them, same with the Cayenne, but both sell well for Porsche around here.
#3473
Suzuka Master
It was through skip barber. Two day class. Built upon some basics and then learned more about pushing the car through corners, etc.
Spent the entire second day doing laps in a 911, an IS-F, and a Mazda 3 turbo (surprised with the car overall). Got to push the cars as hard as I could without crashing. I felt I was doing well and then went out for a lap with one of the instructors and was blown away at how crappy I was.
The corkscrew is by far the most awesome part of the track.
Spent the entire second day doing laps in a 911, an IS-F, and a Mazda 3 turbo (surprised with the car overall). Got to push the cars as hard as I could without crashing. I felt I was doing well and then went out for a lap with one of the instructors and was blown away at how crappy I was.
The corkscrew is by far the most awesome part of the track.
#3474
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The Panamera has really grown on me. Plus, I respect the numbers it puts down.
And I want this, really, really bad.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1994-Porsche-C4-Widebody-1-238-produced-Guards-Red-NO-RESERVE-AUCTION-/111043350095?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item19dab30e4f#ht_500wt_1182
And I want this, really, really bad.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1994-Porsche-C4-Widebody-1-238-produced-Guards-Red-NO-RESERVE-AUCTION-/111043350095?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item19dab30e4f#ht_500wt_1182
#3475
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993 for me
#3476
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The Panamera has really grown on me. Plus, I respect the numbers it puts down.
And I want this, really, really bad.
Porsche : 911 C4 in Porsche | eBay Motors
And I want this, really, really bad.
Porsche : 911 C4 in Porsche | eBay Motors
Edit: not a wide body lol
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#3477
One on the right for me
Pretty much. The practice laps helped but when we were running at full speed and tbe instructor said floor it towards thr tree and don't forget to turn it was a little freaky the first time. Felt like a roller coaster.
#3479
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#3480
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Bish, I was saying I would prefer a 993