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Alright, I figured if anyone would have a recommendation in/around Charlotte... it would be you guys. I'm looking for a good vinyl guy/shop. Looking to get some vinyl on the FJ, and thought the best place to start looking would be here.
So.... any recommendations?
So.... any recommendations?
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Didn't you have a wrap on your Ice Cream Truck? Who did that? Is that even the kind of thing you're looking for?
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Wish I could help but my Vinyl guy is in PA.
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Oh, I saw an ad this morning for a one-of-a-kind Camaro with 555hp for $60k
. It had some gaudy kit on it making it look like a white batmobile (from the Keaton era). "Hendrick Camaro". Let me see if I can a pic...
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We need to remember to request Lyane next time and a table downstairs
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So after having lunch with my dad I had the afternoon to kill...figured I'd test drive a couple of cars. Epic failure. The Ford dealer had a bunch of Mustang GT's...all 6MT except for the one convertible. Really? Not ONE auto coupe available? Even the take rate for manual 911's before PDK was only 50%. I seriously doubt the take rate for manual Mustang's is higher than that. So off to the Dodge dealer...which was nowhere to be found. Really? I have to drive across town now to find a Dodge dealer? I can understand one BMW, Audi, and Acura dealership, but one Dodge? Overall, a very disappointing day.
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So after having lunch with my dad I had the afternoon to kill...figured I'd test drive a couple of cars. Epic failure. The Ford dealer had a bunch of Mustang GT's...all 6MT except for the one convertible. Really? Not ONE auto coupe available? Even the take rate for manual 911's before PDK was only 50%. I seriously doubt the take rate for manual Mustang's is higher than that. So off to the Dodge dealer...which was nowhere to be found. Really? I have to drive across town now to find a Dodge dealer? I can understand one BMW, Audi, and Acura dealership, but one Dodge? Overall, a very disappointing day.
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So after having lunch with my dad I had the afternoon to kill...figured I'd test drive a couple of cars. Epic failure. The Ford dealer had a bunch of Mustang GT's...all 6MT except for the one convertible. Really? Not ONE auto coupe available? Even the take rate for manual 911's before PDK was only 50%. I seriously doubt the take rate for manual Mustang's is higher than that. So off to the Dodge dealer...which was nowhere to be found. Really? I have to drive across town now to find a Dodge dealer? I can understand one BMW, Audi, and Acura dealership, but one Dodge? Overall, a very disappointing day.
I still want a Boss 302 Laguna Seca though
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Damn that white Camaro is hideous.
And yes, the Boss 302 Laguna Seca is dope. I want...
And yes, the Boss 302 Laguna Seca is dope. I want...
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When travelling north on Rea road and getting on 485 West, you loop around and pass back under Rea road. It's almost like a short tunnel.
Today, I was behind a Shelby Cobra GT500. The sound as he punched it, crossing under Rea road, was .... GLORIOUS.
Today, I was behind a Shelby Cobra GT500. The sound as he punched it, crossing under Rea road, was .... GLORIOUS.
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I'm jealous. I love tunnels.
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Good to know I'm not going to be the only one from the dirty souf.
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So after having lunch with my dad I had the afternoon to kill...figured I'd test drive a couple of cars. Epic failure. The Ford dealer had a bunch of Mustang GT's...all 6MT except for the one convertible. Really? Not ONE auto coupe available? Even the take rate for manual 911's before PDK was only 50%. I seriously doubt the take rate for manual Mustang's is higher than that. So off to the Dodge dealer...which was nowhere to be found. Really? I have to drive across town now to find a Dodge dealer? I can understand one BMW, Audi, and Acura dealership, but one Dodge? Overall, a very disappointing day.
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Jack whenever you get rid of the TL I want your ATLP J-Pipe
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Next car will be an American V8. I like the Z, but it's styling isn't lasting, in my opinion; I'd get tired of it over time. Plus, no manuals...can't drive one, don't want to drive one, and even if I could or would, I have knee and calf problems that when they flare up make driving an auto painful. I wouldn't be able to drive a manual, thus potentially leaving me stranded somewhere...not an option.
I love tunnels/underpasses. My car sounds good, but nothing like a Mustang![Sad](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/sad.gif)
Tyler, j-pipe is yours...but I doubt you'll still have the TL by the time I get a new car.
I love tunnels/underpasses. My car sounds good, but nothing like a Mustang
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Tyler, j-pipe is yours...but I doubt you'll still have the TL by the time I get a new car.
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Well, the other Ford dealers are a bit of a drive, but have Dodge dealers nearby, so it would be more convenient to check them out versus the one near the house (big picture). Was just trying to kill some time yesterday. I have no doubt I'll get to drive what I want to drive. I'll probably check online for the inventory of the other two Ford dealers prior to going to one so I don't waste a trip.
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Well, the other Ford dealers are a bit of a drive, but have Dodge dealers nearby, so it would be more convenient to check them out versus the one near the house (big picture). Was just trying to kill some time yesterday. I have no doubt I'll get to drive what I want to drive. I'll probably check online for the inventory of the other two Ford dealers prior to going to one so I don't waste a trip.
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Mooresville has a Auto GT Vert and Statesville has I believe 1 Auto as well. They all have at least 6 MT at each dealer. Crazy.
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I haven't been to this topic discussion in a long time, mainly because of pharmacy school. I'm about to finish pharmacy school so I wanted to put on the A-spec lip kit before I drive my car back to California. Type Steve -O- from Florida was so kind to let go of his kit to me for a cheap price. I would like to put this kit on my car by May 13th but don't have the necessary experience to actually put one on, let alone the tools. Hence, I am look for some help and would gladly compensate your efforts. I would really appreciate some help if you can spare the time. Sundays are best for me since I work so much as a future pharmacist @ Costco. I am also free May 1st to May 7th. If anyone is free during those days to help me put on this kit, please let me know via PM or on this discussion. Thank you so much.
I haven't been to this topic discussion in a long time, mainly because of pharmacy school. I'm about to finish pharmacy school so I wanted to put on the A-spec lip kit before I drive my car back to California. Type Steve -O- from Florida was so kind to let go of his kit to me for a cheap price. I would like to put this kit on my car by May 13th but don't have the necessary experience to actually put one on, let alone the tools. Hence, I am look for some help and would gladly compensate your efforts. I would really appreciate some help if you can spare the time. Sundays are best for me since I work so much as a future pharmacist @ Costco. I am also free May 1st to May 7th. If anyone is free during those days to help me put on this kit, please let me know via PM or on this discussion. Thank you so much.
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Ok, had a little better luck today. Drove a Mustang (vert, even though the website said they had a coupe it had been sold) and a Charger (no V8 Challengers
...seems I wasn't going to be able to totally win).
The Mustang felt sluggish. Just cruising around it was nice, but there was a good bit of hesitation if you stomped on it. I know it's not slow, but it seemed like it was. The interior was nice, and the blindspot mirrors were awesome. As with any car, I'd need to take it on a better test drive than the BS route they make you take, but I still walked away a little disappointed. It did sound good, though...too quiet for me, but pretty good for stock.
The Charger was impressive. Only once did I feel like I was piloting a land yacht, and I probably would've felt the same with the TL in the same situation. It seemed faster than the Mustang. I know, it has less power and weighs considerably more, but that's how it felt. There was very little to almost no hesitation when stomped on, whether going from a stop or while driving (goes from 4 to 8 cylinders being used), respectively. The interior was nice, and the guages/display were really well done. It had a HUGE nav screen, and the back up camera displayed lines to show where the car was going within the picture...very cool (and helpful). I still pretty much backed up by turning around and looking out of habit, but I'm sure I'd get accustomed to using a camera. It had better visibility than the TL (smaller c-pillar), too.
As you can tell, I really liked the Charger. As such, it makes me want to drive the Challenger even more. The Mustang's not out of it, but it's definitely dropped a bit. Like I said before, though, I would need to take a real drive of all of them before making a final decision. Ideally I would drive them on the roads I drive all the time and am familiar with so I could drive them as I normally would; it's hard to put a car through the paces on unfamiliar roads since you don't know what is around the corner (potholes, sharp turns, light, cops, etc.) or how to take the corner (ie. how it drives).
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The Mustang felt sluggish. Just cruising around it was nice, but there was a good bit of hesitation if you stomped on it. I know it's not slow, but it seemed like it was. The interior was nice, and the blindspot mirrors were awesome. As with any car, I'd need to take it on a better test drive than the BS route they make you take, but I still walked away a little disappointed. It did sound good, though...too quiet for me, but pretty good for stock.
The Charger was impressive. Only once did I feel like I was piloting a land yacht, and I probably would've felt the same with the TL in the same situation. It seemed faster than the Mustang. I know, it has less power and weighs considerably more, but that's how it felt. There was very little to almost no hesitation when stomped on, whether going from a stop or while driving (goes from 4 to 8 cylinders being used), respectively. The interior was nice, and the guages/display were really well done. It had a HUGE nav screen, and the back up camera displayed lines to show where the car was going within the picture...very cool (and helpful). I still pretty much backed up by turning around and looking out of habit, but I'm sure I'd get accustomed to using a camera. It had better visibility than the TL (smaller c-pillar), too.
As you can tell, I really liked the Charger. As such, it makes me want to drive the Challenger even more. The Mustang's not out of it, but it's definitely dropped a bit. Like I said before, though, I would need to take a real drive of all of them before making a final decision. Ideally I would drive them on the roads I drive all the time and am familiar with so I could drive them as I normally would; it's hard to put a car through the paces on unfamiliar roads since you don't know what is around the corner (potholes, sharp turns, light, cops, etc.) or how to take the corner (ie. how it drives).
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The Mustang felt sluggish. Just cruising around it was nice, but there was a good bit of hesitation if you stomped on it.
.... It seemed faster than the Mustang. I know, it has less power and weighs considerably more, but that's how it felt. There was very little to almost no hesitation when stomped on, whether going from a stop or while driving .....
The Mustang felt sluggish. Just cruising around it was nice, but there was a good bit of hesitation if you stomped on it.
.... It seemed faster than the Mustang. I know, it has less power and weighs considerably more, but that's how it felt. There was very little to almost no hesitation when stomped on, whether going from a stop or while driving .....
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Looks like today is New (used) Car Day. ![Wish](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/wish.gif)
Anybody know how to get a Temp Tag?
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Anybody know how to get a Temp Tag?