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02-25-2019, 01:25 PM
#4721
Moderator
Mercedes M275 swapped Buick RegalSomeone Swapped a Twin-Turbo Mercedes V-12 Into This 1987 Buick Regal - The Drive
M275 was originally in the:
W220/221 S600
C215-216 CL600
R230/231 SL600
Stock numbers: 510hp/612tq
02-25-2019, 01:27 PM
#4722
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
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02-25-2019, 01:29 PM
#4723
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
The build is cool, but asinine, downgrade IMO.
If it was an SS or another model, sure. But it's already a T-Type FFS.
If it was an SS or another model, sure. But it's already a T-Type FFS.
02-26-2019, 09:21 AM
#4725
Moderator
It's definitely not the screamer like this 
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02-26-2019, 10:06 AM
#4726
Whats up with RDX owners?
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But the exhaust note isn't far from what the v6 sounded like, so I don't really hate it. It probably would be a better driver without the MB 5AT though.
02-26-2019, 03:27 PM
#4727
Suzuka Master
I remember the Jalop article for that S600. "Turn your used Benz into a Pagani" 
02-26-2019, 03:45 PM
#4728
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
02-28-2019, 07:52 PM
#4730
Race Director
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02-28-2019, 08:29 PM
#4731
Reminds me somehow of this:
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02-28-2019, 08:51 PM
#4732
Suzuka Master
03-01-2019, 09:40 AM
#4733
Moderator
Not great quality video, but loved how these sound spun up, too.
03-01-2019, 09:57 AM
#4734
Race Director
03-05-2019, 06:45 PM
#4735
Race Director
03-06-2019, 05:35 AM
#4736
Race Director
03-06-2019, 05:47 AM
#4737
Race Director
03-29-2019, 10:21 AM
#4738
Moderator
https://jalopnik.com/everyone-needs-...ach-1833650520
If you were to rank the types of people who keep it real, rally co-drivers have to be close to the top. The world is coming at them at very high speed and their ass is on the line also if their driver screws up. There’s no time nor room for bullshit. And, really, what’s stopping co-drivers like this one Australian man from also being life coaches? I think it happens to be a very transferrable skill.
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04-03-2019, 12:59 PM
#4740
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04-03-2019, 05:00 PM
#4741
Rooting for Acura
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What a moron!!
This is even scary to watch. Luckily he was arrested later, because, you know. Idiot.
Read the rest of the story here: https://www.thedrive.com/news/27279/...run-on-youtube
Read the rest of the story here: https://www.thedrive.com/news/27279/...run-on-youtube
04-11-2019, 03:50 PM
#4742
Race Director
04-13-2019, 11:37 AM
#4743
Stay Out Of the Left Lane
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This is even scary to watch. Luckily he was arrested later, because, you know. Idiot.
Read the rest of the story here: https://www.thedrive.com/news/27279/...run-on-youtube
Read the rest of the story here: https://www.thedrive.com/news/27279/...run-on-youtube
04-16-2019, 11:29 AM
#4744
Race Director
04-23-2019, 09:08 AM
#4745
Sanest Florida Man
Tesla Full Self Driving Demonstration
Here's a 2 minute video of a Model 3 driving itself. Stopping at stop lights, stop signs, going on the highway on ramps, off ramps, merging, left turns, right turns, etc. All by itself.
04-25-2019, 10:02 AM
#4746
Suzuka Master
The technology is fascinating, but a 12yr old in a booster seat could drive that route. My gripe since day one is what happens when youre not driving in perfect conditions?
If there is an accident on the highway does the car know to merge into a different lane? What about road work were a cop is directing traffic one side at a time? Real world issues
If there is an accident on the highway does the car know to merge into a different lane? What about road work were a cop is directing traffic one side at a time? Real world issues
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04-25-2019, 05:11 PM
#4747
Race Director
04-29-2019, 11:02 PM
#4748
Race Director
05-01-2019, 08:00 AM
#4749
Fk no!TheyldstroyEvrthing
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05-01-2019, 07:05 PM
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05-01-2019, 08:19 PM
#4752
Senior Moderator
05-01-2019, 08:29 PM
#4753
Team Owner
Most definitely.
05-01-2019, 08:52 PM
#4754
Race Director
05-01-2019, 10:01 PM
#4755
Safety Car
The technology is fascinating, but a 12yr old in a booster seat could drive that route. My gripe since day one is what happens when youre not driving in perfect conditions?
If there is an accident on the highway does the car know to merge into a different lane? What about road work were a cop is directing traffic one side at a time? Real world issues
If there is an accident on the highway does the car know to merge into a different lane? What about road work were a cop is directing traffic one side at a time? Real world issues
Yes, it is very impressive how much progress has been made....but just like you said, the real world driving with TRUE auto-pilot is extremely complex and I think a world of truly autonamous driving probably won't be here in our lifetime or even longer. Several decades maybe..... The complexity of millions (billions?) of real world variables/combinations alongside the vehicle/software/occupants and road/environmental conditions make it a much more difficult task than appears to be currently available with current AI/sensors.
05-02-2019, 08:57 PM
#4756
Senior Moderator
Given Senna's recent anniversary, I thought this video from Top Gear is appropriate. Sorry if repost...did a search and got nothing.
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05-02-2019, 09:15 PM
#4757
Race Director
Nice use of Radiohead for the soundtrack, too!
05-02-2019, 09:22 PM
#4758
Senior Moderator
A video I often re-watch because of how much I love Senna and the original NSX is both legends together at Suzuka...dancing. Probably a known vid for most of you AcuraZiners too. 
No helmet and in loafers. Wow.
No helmet and in loafers. Wow.
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05-06-2019, 07:11 AM
#4759
Race Director
05-07-2019, 10:21 AM
#4760
Moderator
MW Retro Review
Popped up in my YT suggestions. An 82 300SD was my 2nd car, after my 82 240D was totalled.
Far from a fast car, at all, 2nd slowest thing I've driven, just ahead of the 240D. But I was 17 with a Mercedes, so I was happy. Definitely had enough torque to kick the rear end out when it shifted to 2nd.
Mine was pretty much identical to the one in the video, but had dark navy leather, and the Becker stereo was replaced with a newer unit.
Popped up in my YT suggestions. An 82 300SD was my 2nd car, after my 82 240D was totalled.
Far from a fast car, at all, 2nd slowest thing I've driven, just ahead of the 240D. But I was 17 with a Mercedes, so I was happy. Definitely had enough torque to kick the rear end out when it shifted to 2nd.
Mine was pretty much identical to the one in the video, but had dark navy leather, and the Becker stereo was replaced with a newer unit.