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Old Dec 2, 2017 | 07:30 AM
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Please give me the thread on the Dodge Charger SRT 392. I am thinking of getting a 2015 Charger SRT. Tired of always tuning, wanting more HP and torque. Next time, I will buy a car like the SRT fly by people and relax!
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Old Dec 2, 2017 | 09:47 AM
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In before this dude buys one and wraps it around a tree...
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Old Dec 2, 2017 | 11:45 AM
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Mustang GT 5.0 is where it's at.. Spank on all of 'em

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Old Dec 2, 2017 | 05:43 PM
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I didn't do any calculation but base on your calculation it is too expensive to lease. Considering you can get a 80% loaded 340i for pretty much the same $$ and it is not a stripper either.

Kia is not going to steal many customers if they dont work on their money factors. Dont think they can do much on the RV....
I agree. The MF will definitely come down as no one is going to lease this thing at that cost for exactly the reason you gave.
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Old Dec 3, 2017 | 07:07 PM
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Mustang GT 5.0 is where it's at.. Spank on all of 'em

You spelled STS-V wrong
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Old Dec 3, 2017 | 09:36 PM
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Old Dec 3, 2017 | 09:40 PM
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Well.. it was the silver CTS-V that actually boned the unicorn
If we're getting our facts straight
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Old Dec 6, 2017 | 12:30 AM
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holy crap that's a fast Golf R.

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Old Dec 6, 2017 | 07:10 AM
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Art Basel is here. Let's see the nice rides roll up. Saw a Porsche GT3 in the garage already
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Old Dec 6, 2017 | 11:19 AM
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Anybody try these out, or something similar before?

https://www.yahoo.com/news/amazon-be...020103681.html

I know the proper way is to do a projector retrofit if you want white light and visibility, but it can get pricey. There's a coupon until tomorrow for these, bringing them down to $25. I checked the reviews on reviewmeta.com and they look legit. The amazon customer images are quite convincing.
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Old Dec 6, 2017 | 12:12 PM
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Heh I'd stay far away from that Golf R.
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Old Dec 6, 2017 | 12:13 PM
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Dat 145mph ET doh ... you'd be hurting a lot of supercar owner's feelings with that thing
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Old Dec 6, 2017 | 01:19 PM
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Dat 145mph ET doh ... you'd be hurting a lot of supercar owner's feelings with that thing
You're probably also inches away from catastrophic engine failure.
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Old Dec 6, 2017 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Costco
Anybody try these out, or something similar before?

https://www.yahoo.com/news/amazon-be...020103681.html

I know the proper way is to do a projector retrofit if you want white light and visibility, but it can get pricey. There's a coupon until tomorrow for these, bringing them down to $25. I checked the reviews on reviewmeta.com and they look legit. The amazon customer images are quite convincing.
This is probably a good idea if your car already has factory projectors. Though I'm not sure of the quality of these things for only $50...

All of the pictures posted in reviews show enormous amounts of glare to oncoming traffic...that's bad.
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Old Dec 6, 2017 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by SamDoe1
This is probably a good idea if your car already has factory projectors. Though I'm not sure of the quality of these things for only $50...

All of the pictures posted in reviews show enormous amounts of glare to oncoming traffic...that's bad.
But, I mean, that's their problem, right?
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Old Dec 6, 2017 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by cu2wagon
But, I mean, that's their problem, right?
Yes. Until that oncoming car is a police car...then it's also your problem.
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Old Dec 6, 2017 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by SamDoe1
You're probably also inches away from catastrophic engine failure.
We don't have any details on the build but I'd imagine $40,000 sunk into a built motor / built DSG transmission, they probably weren't messing around.

Hell, you could dial back boost and still hurt a lot of peoples feelings ...
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Old Dec 6, 2017 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Costco
Anybody try these out, or something similar before?

https://www.yahoo.com/news/amazon-be...020103681.html

I know the proper way is to do a projector retrofit if you want white light and visibility, but it can get pricey. There's a coupon until tomorrow for these, bringing them down to $25. I checked the reviews on reviewmeta.com and they look legit. The amazon customer images are quite convincing.
In my truck tread here, I think I linked to the LEDs I put in it.
Dramatic improvement in visibility, and have only been flashed once (While towing a trailer).

A guy on the F150 forum did a lot of testing with multiple models & they were the ones that had the LED chip in nearly the same location as the halogen filament.
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Old Dec 6, 2017 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by cu2wagon
But, I mean, that's their problem, right?
That's why we're hot tub compatible
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Old Dec 6, 2017 | 02:05 PM
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Old Dec 6, 2017 | 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by SamDoe1
Yes. Until that oncoming car is a police car...then it's also your problem.


Shit. Costco, don't do it. I don't want no problems with the police. I can't go back, man. I just can't.
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Old Dec 6, 2017 | 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 00TL-P3.2
In my truck tread here, I think I linked to the LEDs I put in it.
Dramatic improvement in visibility, and have only been flashed once (While towing a trailer).

A guy on the F150 forum did a lot of testing with multiple models & they were the ones that had the LED chip in nearly the same location as the halogen filament.
You have these actual ones? How long have you had them and are they actually better than the halogens or just white instead of yellow?

Originally Posted by cu2wagon


Shit. Costco, don't do it. I don't want no problems with the police. I can't go back, man. I just can't.
#1 rule for not getting your ass kicked by the police: Stop breaking the law.
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Old Dec 6, 2017 | 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by TylerT
We don't have any details on the build but I'd imagine $40,000 sunk into a built motor / built DSG transmission, they probably weren't messing around.

Hell, you could dial back boost and still hurt a lot of peoples feelings ...
God I hope so...but for $80k total investment, I'd rather have a lot of other cars lol.
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Old Dec 6, 2017 | 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by SamDoe1
God I hope so...but for $80k total investment, I'd rather have a lot of other cars lol.
most likely why he's selling.
"FUUUUUCK, I spent more than $80k and it's still a Golf."
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Old Dec 6, 2017 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by SamDoe1
#1 rule for not getting your ass kicked by the police: Stop breaking the law.
Pussy
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Old Dec 6, 2017 | 02:46 PM
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Old Dec 6, 2017 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by SamDoe1
You have these actual ones? How long have you had them and are they actually better than the halogens or just white instead of yellow?
No, I'd have to dig & find the actual ones I bought, but it was a big improvement in visibility. The color shift away from yellow halogens was just a plus.
I was next to a Lariat not to long ago with OE LEDs & the throw & color was pretty close.

There's comparison photos in my thread too between the halogens & LEDs.
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Old Dec 6, 2017 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by SamDoe1
This is probably a good idea if your car already has factory projectors. Though I'm not sure of the quality of these things for only $50...

All of the pictures posted in reviews show enormous amounts of glare to oncoming traffic...that's bad.
Yeah that's what I'm worried about. Montero guys are a different breed though, we're not cheap, just resourceful. I could always adjust it downwards. People said glare didn't seem bad. Plus for $25, not too much to lose.

Rather than paying a grand for a new ARB bumper, they'll hack up a used one from another vehicle to make it fit

Originally Posted by 00TL-P3.2
In my truck tread here, I think I linked to the LEDs I put in it.
Dramatic improvement in visibility, and have only been flashed once (While towing a trailer).

A guy on the F150 forum did a lot of testing with multiple models & they were the ones that had the LED chip in nearly the same location as the halogen filament.
That's right, I remember seeing it in your thread now. Doesn't your truck have projector halogens though?

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Shit. Costco, don't do it. I don't want no problems with the police. I can't go back, man. I just can't.
Don't matter. They ain't taking me alive next time bruh
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Old Dec 7, 2017 | 09:29 AM
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That's right, I remember seeing it in your thread now. Doesn't your truck have projector halogens though?
Negative, standard reflector buckets.
May eventually do a projector retrofit/replacement in the future. But happy with the results for now.
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Old Dec 19, 2017 | 03:42 PM
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Old Dec 19, 2017 | 03:52 PM
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I'll take the F1.
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Old Dec 19, 2017 | 04:48 PM
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DItto.

Also, is that a LM version too?!?!??!
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Old Dec 19, 2017 | 05:01 PM
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DItto.

Also, is that a LM version too?!?!??!
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Old Dec 19, 2017 | 09:45 PM
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Old Dec 19, 2017 | 10:29 PM
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Old Dec 20, 2017 | 06:46 AM
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Here is the source

The Only McLaren F1 Technician in North America
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Old Dec 21, 2017 | 05:55 AM
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Originally Posted by nist7
DItto.

Also, is that a LM version too?!?!??!
LMs are all orange, save for the 2 black un-seen Sultan cars.

That's a F1 with the HDF kit applied; chassis #014.
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Old Dec 21, 2017 | 05:20 PM
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Old Dec 21, 2017 | 05:24 PM
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Here's a sobering video about owning an F1 ....

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Old Dec 22, 2017 | 07:03 AM
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$250k pounds, 6 mos to paint it. $50k for tires. $110k fuel cell. Too bad he didn't hold it.
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