Any Dallas area meets? - July 22 (Thread Retired)
10-09-2003, 07:03 AM
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Originally posted by civic4982
o yeah guys, I test drove the new TL today. It's decent. nothing to wet your pants about. I got a price for a 6 speed with HPT and Navigation in Anthracite. Comes in in December coming up. They wanted $35,395 + TTL . They tried to screw me on accessories. $1900 for the body kit, $800 for the decklid spoiler, $300 for the front nose mask, $1000 for the front and rear bumper proximity sensors. Bastards... It priced the car at well over 40K. Personally for 40K I'll drive something nicer than an A-TL...
o yeah guys, I test drove the new TL today. It's decent. nothing to wet your pants about. I got a price for a 6 speed with HPT and Navigation in Anthracite. Comes in in December coming up. They wanted $35,395 + TTL . They tried to screw me on accessories. $1900 for the body kit, $800 for the decklid spoiler, $300 for the front nose mask, $1000 for the front and rear bumper proximity sensors. Bastards... It priced the car at well over 40K. Personally for 40K I'll drive something nicer than an A-TL...
So $35k vs $29k . . . I'm not sure the new TL is $6k better. :shakehd:
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10-09-2003, 07:41 AM
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Originally posted by danny25
when i was in CA the guys out there were like "don't you TX guys know about IM?"
they're just mad cause they can't keep up. 
when i was in CA the guys out there were like "don't you TX guys know about IM?"
they're just mad cause they can't keep up.
Sure, but then you don't have a record of everything said and accomplished. :P
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10-09-2003, 08:24 AM
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Originally posted by RUF87
Turns out I can't do the first 2, but I might be able to work something in on the 18th.
Let me know what time so if I can I'll drop in.
Ruf
Turns out I can't do the first 2, but I might be able to work something in on the 18th.
Let me know what time so if I can I'll drop in.
Ruf
I'm the contact for directions. It's pretty easy and it's in Mckinney.
Let me know.
10-09-2003, 08:29 AM
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Originally posted by RUF87
Everytime I see a G35C I wish it met my needs better . . . even with the old pricing I probably would have picked it. Even though the 350z is cheaper . . I just don't like the facia as much.
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Everytime I see a G35C I wish it met my needs better . . . even with the old pricing I probably would have picked it. Even though the 350z is cheaper . . I just don't like the facia as much.
Ruf
Even though they share a similar style and I believe their chassis are similar, the 350Z (Z33 chassis code) and the G35C (R35 <- sound familiar) are not the same car. The 350 is the 350GT over there and the G35 (coupe and sedan) is the Skyline over there. Nissan has released info on an AWD G35 soon to come out. They promised the USDM that they would release the Skyline in the US at some point and put it under the Infiniti badge. Well, here it is. They just sort of slipped it in without telling us. The GTR is still in concept and probably won't be out for another year or so. Nissan has a history of doing that with the Skyline. And don't be surprised if you come up on a G35 and it has Skyline lettering on it. A lot of people are rebadging their cars with the R35 badges from Japan (expensive stuff).
Just thought I'd through that out.
10-09-2003, 08:37 AM
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that's what i've heard, the G35C is the Skyline, just not the Skyline everyone thinks about when they hear that name. I can't wait for the GTR... not that I'll be able to afford it. Maybe I'll just get a G35C and a GReddy TT package. 
10-09-2003, 11:53 AM
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Yeah, most people don't believe that simply because they think of the GTR or GTS or VSpec Skyline. What they don't know is that you can buy a Skyline over there that isn't a GTR or GTS and they are still R32's and R34's and such, just not boosted and super fast and cool.
And the crazy rumor is that the GTR will use the VQ35 motor currently found in the most of the Nissan family. Which is odd seeing as how they've used the popular RB series motor (inline 6). The VQ is a very strong motor with a few Maxima owners pushing 500hp and 500+ tq on stock internals
. It will be VERY interesting to see.
2005 Skyline GTR - Concept : here are a few pics... the guy took down his lil gallery of pics.
JDM Universe thread :
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And the crazy rumor is that the GTR will use the VQ35 motor currently found in the most of the Nissan family. Which is odd seeing as how they've used the popular RB series motor (inline 6). The VQ is a very strong motor with a few Maxima owners pushing 500hp and 500+ tq on stock internals
. It will be VERY interesting to see.2005 Skyline GTR - Concept : here are a few pics... the guy took down his lil gallery of pics.
JDM Universe thread :
Casper
10-09-2003, 02:25 PM
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Originally posted by RUF87
So $35k vs $29k . . . I'm not sure the new TL is $6k better. :shakehd:
Ruf
So $35k vs $29k . . . I'm not sure the new TL is $6k better. :shakehd:
Ruf
10-09-2003, 03:36 PM
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Originally posted by civic4982
though the screen looks cheapy on the non-navi version b/c they din't fill the spaces with wood trim or plastic but instead just left it black between the top and lower screens.
though the screen looks cheapy on the non-navi version b/c they din't fill the spaces with wood trim or plastic but instead just left it black between the top and lower screens.
10-09-2003, 07:01 PM
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Originally posted by civic4982
GUYS!GUYS!GUYS!
Guess who finally has CT headers and icebox for 6MT sitting in his living room as we speak.
GUYS!GUYS!GUYS!
Guess who finally has CT headers and icebox for 6MT sitting in his living room as we speak.
It's about time . . . you must be tires if those auto CLS and TLS whipping up on you.
:P So get with it and get it on before the next meet.
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10-09-2003, 07:26 PM
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Originally posted by RUF87
It's about time . . . you must be tires if those auto CLS and TLS whipping up on you. :P
So get with it and get it on before the next meet.
Ruf
It's about time . . . you must be tires if those auto CLS and TLS whipping up on you.
:P So get with it and get it on before the next meet.
Ruf
10-10-2003, 05:55 AM
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Originally posted by mantis23
thats where its at!
thats where its at!
) and it was running 12s!
10-10-2003, 05:58 AM
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Speaking of Zs, I saw a black vert today on the way to work. That has to be the best color for the vert, cause it didn't look near as bad since the top matched. But then, of course, a lady is driving! 
I swear every time I see a Z there is a chick driving it, it's turning into a girl car.
I swear every time I see a Z there is a chick driving it, it's turning into a girl car.
10-10-2003, 06:37 AM
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10-10-2003, 06:37 AM
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Originally posted by danny25
hell yeah! Did you see the GReddy TT Z? there was a short article about it in my MotorTrend (maybe C&D ) and it was running 12s!
hell yeah! Did you see the GReddy TT Z? there was a short article about it in my MotorTrend (maybe C&D
) and it was running 12s!
10-10-2003, 06:42 AM
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Originally posted by danny25
hey fockers, I'm going Sun. Nov. 2nd 9am.
http://autoshowinmotion.com/pls/asim/frmMain.Show
hey fockers, I'm going Sun. Nov. 2nd 9am.
http://autoshowinmotion.com/pls/asim/frmMain.Show
I'm registered too @ 9:00 am Sun Nov 2nd. Biatch!
10-10-2003, 07:50 AM
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Originally posted by Bluesman
I thought I would try again. 1/8 track tonight? Do you guys realy like to race or talk/chat?
I thought I would try again. 1/8 track tonight? Do you guys realy like to race or talk/chat?
We need to hook up with a neighbor that has a FAST as $hit car. He goes fairly regular. Perhaps some night when I can get my brother to join and we don't have a sunrise game on Saturday. :P
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10-10-2003, 08:32 AM
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Originally posted by danny25
hahahaha like you'll be sober enough to drive that early on a Sun. :P
hahahaha like you'll be sober enough to drive that early on a Sun. :P
10-10-2003, 09:24 AM
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Originally posted by Bluesman
Ruf I knew you would be down if possible. I can't even antagonize these youngsters into racing. :pfawk: 
Go Hornes
Ruf I knew you would be down if possible. I can't even antagonize these youngsters into racing.
:pfawk: Go Hornes
Sounds like Mantis maybe a player . . . he does have NOS, but even that won't cut it out there with the big boys.
Shoot, even my old badass SS would be servered up on a platter with this guys car.
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10-10-2003, 10:27 AM
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Originally posted by Bluesman
I thought I would try again. 1/8 track tonight? Do you guys realy like to race or talk/chat?
I thought I would try again. 1/8 track tonight? Do you guys realy like to race or talk/chat?
I've never tried just an 1/8 mile, but for some reason it just doesn't appeal to me as much as a 1/4.
I like that nice long run, but maybe I should try it one time anyway.
10-10-2003, 10:28 AM
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Originally posted by mantis23
yeah, im gonna be fucked. I'm already scheduled to go to a haloween / b-day party the night before.
yeah, im gonna be fucked. I'm already scheduled to go to a haloween / b-day party the night before.
10-10-2003, 11:10 AM
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someone in plano over at ATL was interested in hearing an ice box..
anybody wanna help him out?
http://www.acura-tl.com/forum/showth...threadid=63110
i tried sending him this way
anybody wanna help him out?
http://www.acura-tl.com/forum/showth...threadid=63110
i tried sending him this way
10-10-2003, 11:39 AM
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Originally posted by DuckBlue
someone in plano over at ATL was interested in hearing an ice box..
anybody wanna help him out?
http://www.acura-tl.com/forum/showth...threadid=63110
i tried sending him this way
someone in plano over at ATL was interested in hearing an ice box..
anybody wanna help him out?
http://www.acura-tl.com/forum/showth...threadid=63110
i tried sending him this way
I've got an SRI in my '99TL now - and I enjoy the power and the sound - but I've been told that the icebox is a noticeable improvement over the SRI in terms of power, but is much quieter. I'd like to hear one in person before I decide whether or not to do an "upgrade".
Can anyone help me out?
Jay
10-10-2003, 12:55 PM
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Originally posted by jay.k
That'd be me!
I've got an SRI in my '99TL now - and I enjoy the power and the sound - but I've been told that the icebox is a noticeable improvement over the SRI in terms of power, but is much quieter. I'd like to hear one in person before I decide whether or not to do an "upgrade".
Can anyone help me out?
Jay
That'd be me!
I've got an SRI in my '99TL now - and I enjoy the power and the sound - but I've been told that the icebox is a noticeable improvement over the SRI in terms of power, but is much quieter. I'd like to hear one in person before I decide whether or not to do an "upgrade".
Can anyone help me out?
Jay
Let me know what your schedule is and or PM your cell#.
Ruf
10-10-2003, 01:30 PM
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Originally posted by danny25
Speaking of Zs, I saw a black vert today on the way to work. That has to be the best color for the vert, cause it didn't look near as bad since the top matched. But then, of course, a lady is driving! I swear every time I see a Z there is a chick driving it, it's turning into a girl car.
Speaking of Zs, I saw a black vert today on the way to work. That has to be the best color for the vert, cause it didn't look near as bad since the top matched. But then, of course, a lady is driving!
I swear every time I see a Z there is a chick driving it, it's turning into a girl car.
10-11-2003, 08:39 AM
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Originally posted by DeezNutz
my buddy really likes the Z, and he got all bent outa shape when i told him i see more women driving them than men!
my buddy really likes the Z, and he got all bent outa shape when i told him i see more women driving them than men!
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It sucks seeing women driving a sports car that they will never use half the potential of. You could probably stick them in a civic hybrid and they wouldn't notice a difference in performance.
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