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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 10:17 PM
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neuronbob's 2013 NAIAS (Detroit auto show) pics





Honda urban crossover concept


My 6-year-old trying to test-drive a Fit


NSX







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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 10:18 PM
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PAWS RLX interior






MDX concept


Hyundai HCD-44 concept





Cadillac Ciel


Jeep Dragon concept
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 10:19 PM
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For Sarlacc:



Cadillac ELR



Maserati Quattroporte


Mopar Viper


Aisin Drive Green area. Sampled green rides here. I rode in a Volt but several other cars were available


Shelby American Mustang GT350


Shelby American Focus ST graphics package--for RPhil



Pace car for upcoming Indy race at Belle Isle, coming in June


VW Cross Coupe


My son asks me whether he can drive this when he's 16.

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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 10:21 PM
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Lexus IS


C7 Corvette area is CROWDED






Camaro ZL1


My gas guzzling, filthy with salt, V wagon sucking air from a Prius.

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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 10:28 PM
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Great pics neuronbob, thanks for sharing!

loving the last one as well
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 10:35 PM
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Nice pics!
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 06:57 AM
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So what did you think of the NSX after actually seeing it?
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 08:00 AM
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cool stuff. How did you like the volt?
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 08:05 AM
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Nice pics, I like the one of the little boy hugging the steering wheel. I imagine I was like that when my dad took me to the Baltimore Auto show as a kid.
C7 and NSX look nice.

Did everyone notice the hidden clean looking door latch mechanism on the NSX?

I don't like the look of the new Indy car, that back end looks awkward.

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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by neuronbob
Honda urban crossover concept
It looks like they just shrunk the RDX and threw a Honda badge on it. Way to separate your brands there.
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 08:51 AM
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Nice pics, Bob. Thanks.
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 09:07 AM
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Nice pics.
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by neuronbob

My gas guzzling, filthy with salt, V wagon sucking air from a Prius.
Thanks for the pics. And this one is the best by far!
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 09:13 AM
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I don't like the look of the new Indy car, that back end looks awkward.
That was done to help keep wheels from touching sending the car airborne
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by neuronbob
My son asks me whether he can drive this when he's 16.
Your son has good taste. That Cayman S is gorgeous.
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 09:24 AM
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Whats up with Honda's concept wheels!?
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 10:10 AM
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Our local news auto journalist guy was ragging on the NSX wheels. I can kinda see why.
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 10:47 AM
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Awesome photos! Thanks for sharing.

That Focus ST Shelby still makes me throw up in my mouth a little bit each time I see it.
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by leedogg
cool stuff. How did you like the volt?
It's very quiet. I wish I'd been allowed to drive it. It's tight inside, but the ride is smooth and the fit and finish are pretty good for a GM product.

Originally Posted by knight rider
So what did you think of the NSX after actually seeing it?
I still like it. The wheels are just OK, but I'm sure those aren't going to make it to production. Looking forward to seeing these on the used car lot in about 2018 or 19 so I don't have to pay full price for one.

Originally Posted by justnspace
Whats up with Honda's concept wheels!?
They've sucked for years, where you been? Seriously, those wheels never make it to production and we end up with plain-jane wheels.....entirely the opposite direction from the concept cars. Thank goodness there are aftermarket wheel makers so we can choose something decent.

Originally Posted by imj0257
Our local news auto journalist guy was ragging on the NSX wheels. I can kinda see why.
They're not that bad, but they certainly don't "pop", do they?

Originally Posted by SuperTrooper169
Awesome photos! Thanks for sharing.

That Focus ST Shelby still makes me throw up in my mouth a little bit each time I see it.
My main objection to the Shelby ST is that it is currently all show and no go. I spoke with the reps there and they indicated they were working on a tune for the ST, which they guessed would increase hp by 50. I suppose that's a lot for a little engine like that?

Originally Posted by fsttyms1
Thanks for the pics. And this one is the best by far!
Thanks! Damn Priuses. Frankly, I'd rather have a Volt (if the prices come down a little more).

Thanks for enjoying the pics, all.
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 12:29 PM
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My main objection to the Shelby ST is that it is currently all show and no go. I spoke with the reps there and they indicated they were working on a tune for the ST, which they guessed would increase hp by 50. I suppose that's a lot for a little engine like that?
50whp would be impressive, 50hp is pretty on par for a good tune. The problem for me is the Fast and Furious graphics. It's like they've ignored the past 10 years and suddenly found themselves back in 2003. Those graphics are absolutely horrible. Just doesn't look "Shelby" to me, it looks like someone's bad take on import inspired styling.

I don't want to derail your thread though because the other 99.9% of the cars are AMAZING!

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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 02:47 PM
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Awesome pics. I took pictures of many of the same cars as well

What did you think of the C7 in person?
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 06:43 PM
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Looks like a great time. Thanks for sharing!
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 09:04 PM
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Thanks for the pics Bob, your son is a smart boy with good taste!
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Aman
Awesome pics. I took pictures of many of the same cars as well

What did you think of the C7 in person?
I really like the external design. It's a real shame that this time next year they will be a dime a dozen, while my stick wagon continues to be the rarity.
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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by neuronbob
I really like the external design. It's a real shame that this time next year they will be a dime a dozen, while my stick wagon continues to be the rarity.
When you are ready to upgrade to the new rarity in a few years let me know, i could use a Vagon, i love that color
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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by neuronbob
Shelby American Focus ST graphics package--for RPhil

I'll take the CF hood and rear spoiler, and the wheels while I'm at it.

But damn, too bad they used an ST1 as their framework. It just looks way too plain jane.

Thanks for sharing all the pics, Bob.

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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by SuperTrooper169
50whp would be impressive, 50hp is pretty on par for a good tune. The problem for me is the Fast and Furious graphics. It's like they've ignored the past 10 years and suddenly found themselves back in 2003. Those graphics are absolutely horrible. Just doesn't look "Shelby" to me, it looks like someone's bad take on import inspired styling.

I don't want to derail your thread though because the other 99.9% of the cars are AMAZING!
My tune is good for +23hp and +45lb-ft tq. "50hp" is pretty generic for them to say... and I bet it will cost a lot more than what I paid.
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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 12:12 PM
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My tune is good for +23hp and +45lb-ft tq. "50hp" is pretty generic for them to say... and I bet it will cost a lot more than what I paid.
Of course it will, it's all about the marketing. I'd take your ST with a tune over the Shelby any day of the week.
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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 12:33 PM
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Nice pics but why are they so tiny? I hate the new image resize thing.
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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 01:43 PM
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That NSX is beautiful inside and out. Thank you for sharing!
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by MTEAZY
Nice pics but why are they so tiny? I hate the new image resize thing.
+1. Trust me, even the resized pix I posted were not tiny. Automatic resize FTL, especially on my 15" MacBook Pro. I've got screen real estate.
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 04:10 PM
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The C7 Stingray looks good in Silver. Did they have any other colors besides those two?
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