Miscellaneous Stuff

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiVyOMKX0AAC9E1.jpg

Back in the day, long before the words "health and safety" and "environmental issues" were everyday concerns (https://twitter.com/ClassicGaz/status/1019346495240368128)

[MR2 Fan]

you know what I hate?

Car alarms that beep the horn when someone sets it....no light ding like most cars, but BEEP! Twice today I've walked by a car in a parking lot and heard BEEP! because someone was walking away and just hit the button to lock the doors/activate the alarm/whatever.

I think this is mostly an american car thing, but someone can tell me if I'm wrong.

[SportWagon]

A gentle beep is okay. Ours beeps to prevent the passengers from escaping. Nothing worse than escaped passengers. And then if I catch it, it's almost worse, because it sounds one and a bit loud BEEP, and isn't obviously a runaway false alarm.

[Freude am Fahren]

I like the way Subaru (and probably others that have the same supplier for the parts) does it.

First time you hit lock, it does the ding sound. Second time it does the ding (and turns off the lights, which normally stay on for a bit after locking if on). Third time beeps. Great to for loud areas when you can't see you car, and can't remember if you locked it. Can also be used when looking for your car in a parking garage or something (though seriously, I've never not known exactly where my car is. What is that?)

New ones you can even customize some of these things (ie, ding, blinkers, or both for locks).

I think the American thing is right. I know GM still does it. They even beep the horn quickly a few times when you close the door on a running car with keyless start. Not sure if Ford hasn't moved on to a chime. No idea about Chrysler, but I'm guessing they've moved on.

[SkylineObsession]

Nup, they do it over here in NZ too. Think i've seen Camry's, Falcons and other Japanese etc cars do it.

It is annoying a bit.

[pl8ster]

My TSX will just flash the parking lights with one button push, but if you push it again, it emits the faintest beep that is hard to hear if you're any distance away from the car. Not very useful for someone who is constantly wondering if they locked the car. The CR-V is just the opposite, one button push does the parking lights but the second button push gives you a short, full-volume horn blast which is like an ice pick to the ear. My old Silverado had it right - it sounded like a 1/4-power horn peep, loud enough to hear but not so loud that it needled your brain.

[George]

All those beeps and honks and train whistle blasts are an ice pick to my ear.

Remote controls to lock car doors arrived at about the same time I realized I was a retro-grouch. I have no patience with unnecessary frivolities like remote controls that perform duplicate functions, and especially at additional cost.

People, you have to use your hand to open your car door, right?

(please don't tell me self-opening doors are now another "new normal" that I haven't even heard of yet)

After you open your door with your hand, use that very same hand to push down on the door lock button, or on the button that locks all doors at once if your car is that new and fancy. Close the door and walk away.

It's really easy. Try it and see!

When you return, just put the key in the lock on the door (that you have to touch with your hand anyway) and turn it. The door will unlock and you can open it and already have the key in hand for easy insertion in to the ignition for a fast getaway.

Bonus: no huge remote control to jam into the front pocket of your trousers and annoy you all day long, unless you enjoy having a suspicious bulge in that area.

Signed,

One of the last holdouts against remote control horn-honker devices, apparently

[dodint]

I wouldn't mind having proximity key again.

And remote door poppers are on the list of DMC upgrades for next year...

[Freude am Fahren]

Proximity keys are one of the greatest things ever.

My keys basically never come out of my pocket, except for getting my mail.

[Godson]

It's funny to hear that. When proximity keys came out in 92 for the Corvette, people HATED it.

[Freude am Fahren]

I imagine in '92 it was more about the execution.

[CudaMan]

Yeah, some things just weren't ready for prime time yet. Anyone remember wireless controllers before PlayStation got them right? They were useless.

Proximity keys on the Juke were awesome.

[Kchrpm]

The GameCube Wavebird was awesome. Sony's good wireless controllers were later.

I think.

[Rare White Ape]

Door poppers are pretty pimp, especially for a car from yesterday’s future like the DeLorean.

But I’m waiting patiently for the day when your Lamborghini pops up from out of nowhere and folds into shape around you when you go to sit down, like in Iron Man when Tony Stark summons his suit. That would be the ultimate.

[Dicknose]

People, you have to use your hand to open your car door, right?

After you open your door with your hand, use that very same hand to push down on the door lock button, or on the button that locks all doors at once if your car is that new and fancy. Close the door and walk away.

It's really easy. Try it and see!

I’ve never owned a car where that works.
Close the door and it will unlock the drivers door. You need to hold the handle up while closing the door for it to stay locked.
This is mean to stop you accidentally locking yourself out.

Our family car from the 70s was the last car I remember that you could just shut the door and it stayed locked. I’m pretty sure my first car didn’t (a 1987 Nissan). Definitely my 1990 Nissan had this feature.

[balki]

I've only had one car where you need to hold the handle up while closing the door for it to stay locked.
Even then I think it was modified (one of the four MR2s, since the other three didn't do that) to do that

[CudaMan]

Things are fuzzy now, but it might have been the cars with power door locks you didn't have to hold up the handle, and the cars with manual locks you had to hold the handle up.


The GameCube Wavebird was awesome. Sony's good wireless controllers were later.

I think.
You probably know better than I. I just remember a wireless controller or two from, I think, the SNES era, which basically didn't work or had huge input delays.

[speedpimp]

I've only had one car where you need to hold the handle up while closing the door for it to stay locked.
Even then I think it was modified (one of the four MR2s, since the other three didn't do that) to do that

The Hino truck I drive for work is like that.

[KillerB]

I’ve never owned a car where that works.
Close the door and it will unlock the drivers door. You need to hold the handle up while closing the door for it to stay locked.
This is mean to stop you accidentally locking yourself out.

Our family car from the 70s was the last car I remember that you could just shut the door and it stayed locked. I’m pretty sure my first car didn’t (a 1987 Nissan). Definitely my 1990 Nissan had this feature.

Japanese cars in the 70s and 80s did this in the US - you had to hold the handle up for it to stay locked. They did away with it in cars they sent to the US starting in the late 80s/early 90s, I think. My 80s Mazdas had this feature but later ones didn't.

[Dicknose]

That explains it... I thought it was ubiquitous since the early 80s!
Does make it harder to lock your keys in. But not impossible - with a wagon/hatchback the easiest accident was opening the hatch, hitting the lock then throwing keys in a bag in the back, then deciding you don’t want to get the bag out, slam hatch. How do I know that!?

These days they tend to get smart enough that unlock will also lock! Hit unlock, don’t open a door and 30s later it locks. Does mean you can hit either button in a car park and not have to worry did I hit the right button.
The Boxster has an option for unlock to do both doors or just driver door (2nd push for passenger). This is set in the car options in the computer (yeah most new cars have a computer with touch screen interface - scary)

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DjJB65pW0AUyFUG.jpg

Citroën U55 Cityrama Currus with a Citroën ID 19 Taxi!

[SportWagon]

That bus looks like it should have a giant pusher propellor behind it.

[Freude am Fahren]

Just rolled by an accident scene. What was once a Hurracan (or Gallardo) is now a part of a bunch of palm trees. Looked pretty banged up, but these type of cars often look worse than normal cars, because the fron and rear ends are designed to break away more. Hard to tell how the passenger compartment was because of all the palm fronds. One tree was down in the opposite lanes, the car was sandwiched into a bunch of 3-4 others. If they lost it a few yards before or after, they probably would have just slammed the median and crossed over to the other direction's lanes. Maybe better maybe worse.

[Blerpa]

The "hold the handle up for it to stay locked" was also in all cars sold in Italy since I was a kid. Old Fiat 128, Panda, Ford Fiesta, Renault Super 5 and so on we had in the family all had this.

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DjsF-rlW4AcVqut.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DjsGAhoW4AAJZqW.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DjsGBtSW4AAQIY8.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DjsGCvpXcAEE6vS.jpg

The iconic Drag-U-La from the TV show "The Munsters" is going up for auction.

Created by Dick Dean, the Drag-U-La is a hand built dragster that features a coffin for a body.

Drag-U-La also features organ style exhaust pipes, custom lighting units and a domed roof.

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dj_eIxqW0AAOCdA.jpg

BMW Motorsport has detailed Zanardi’s amazing hand-controlled M4 DTM car - https://www.evo.co.uk/bmw/m4/21589/bmw-motorsport-details-zanardi-s-amazing-hand-controlled-m4-dtm …

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkhRr95VsAEmYDc.jpg:large

[dodint]

Sharp wheels. Should scrub the chicken off and make it a Lotus tribute.

[George]

Warning: angry old man mini-rant follows. :D

I drove my parents' 2016 Subaru a couple days ago. I inserted the key - the manufacturer's original key - into the driver's door lock to unlock the car to get in, as I've done with every car I've ever driven.

The alarm went off.

What the &%$?!

:angry:

[Yw-slayer]

It's set up that way so that people will know when some good-for-nothing SOB jacks the car with a clone of the manufacturer's original key.

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dk0T2GLVAAEzM5F.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dk0T2HWUwAE7FGp.jpg

From the 2000 GT brochure

[Phil_SS]

Beautiful!

Interiors are so lame nowadays.

[dodint]

Looks like the fake wood from our first E46. ;)

[SportWagon]

Warning: angry old man mini-rant follows. :D

I drove my parents' 2016 Subaru a couple days ago. I inserted the key - the manufacturer's original key - into the driver's door lock to unlock the car to get in, as I've done with every car I've ever driven.

The alarm went off.

What the &%$?!

:angry:
My wife walks towards her door (which has no keyhole, BTW) of our 2016 Subaru while I'm seated in it.

I press the "unlock button" on my arm rest console to unlock all the doors. My wife opens her door, and the alarm goes off.
To prevent that, I actually need to lean over and briefly open the door from the inside.

I think they must have consulted with professional car thieves when designing these alarm systems. And the car thieves helped design a system which causes so many false alarms that no-one will ever pay attention to car alarms anymore.

Yes, you need to use the buttons on the key fob to unlock the door on entry. Or sit down with the manual and figure out how to put the car into (parking) valet mode. I'm not sure what the other ramifications of valet mode are.

[XHawkeye]

https://twitter.com/ClassyVirals/status/1031950472117084160 <-- Open for video

[Rare White Ape]

Sexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxay


https://youtu.be/PwxPLKVne2s

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DlkZdEPWsAIj93D.jpg

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dlim6IeXcAALMkS.jpg

Bristol Hercules airplane engine. Sleeve valve engine design.

[XHawkeye]

https://twitter.com/JohnBick4/status/1033325476369117188 <--- Open for video

[MR2 Fan]

Regarding that Bugatti...3D printed parts included

https://all3dp.com/4/new-bugatti-divo-supercar-features-elegant-3d-printed-rear-grille/

[Rare White Ape]

Yeah those taillights…

They might be my favourite bodacious feature, on a car that is choc-full of bodacious features.

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DlmMn6qXgAU6jwD.jpg

[Godson]

It's better than the rest of the options Bugatti offers.

Corvette wants it's daytime running lights back.

[MR2 Fan]

I do wish those articles that mention 3D printing on cars would mention what kind of machine/process was used since there are several.

[MR2 Fan]

A LEGO Bugatti Chiron..........that drives!!

https://twitter.com/LEGO_Group/status/1035097798075506688

[Godson]

I just saw that.


Mind. Fucking. Blown.

[speedpimp]

Now they're just showing off.

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DltFLQKXsAAwpaL.jpg

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DmMWVlRX4AAOljX.jpg

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DmPvsffXcAEtK_j.jpg

Goodwood 1998 (aka before health & safety)

[XHawkeye]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=94&v=rCfU5yBlw7U

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DmvpBf7X4AAyNyH.jpg

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dm6rWvqW4AAU-Ah.jpg

[speedpimp]

I like that SL. It looks like something The Joker would drive.

[George]

https://scontent.fbed1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/41971930_2234063986827261_8922198604957876224_n.jp g?_nc_cat=0&oh=545235ceb600785f13b2fd3b847b949c&oe=5C2FCF0F

[MR2 Fan]

I need to stop looking at this:

https://www.importavehicle.com/inventory

25 year rule for the 90's JDM cars is going to start getting crazy soon!

Also, saw videos on the Autozam AZ-1 and the Nissan Figaro....wonderful cars.

[MR2 Fan]

and more down the rabbit hole....definitely quirky but I like it

https://www.superfly-autos.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_7716-1.jpg

https://www.superfly-autos.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_7680.jpg

https://www.superfly-autos.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/IMG_7725.jpg

https://www.superfly-autos.com/tag/japanese-classic-cars/

[Godson]

I would have gone with something other than a Harley, but the research had already been done.

Good on them.

[dodint]

T, it does say "Assholes Garage". Just sayin'.

[MR2 Fan]

:lol:

[SkylineObsession]

I recently got a car dealer to see how much bringing back (he was in Japan sourcing cars) a Mazda AZ-1 would be, and he came back with a figure that i'm not willing to pay ($26kNZD). :(

[MR2 Fan]

you mean an Autozam? :p

Yes, I've been looking at those and I heard that they're around $16K from resellers in the U.S. because they're becoming very popular.

I really like it, BUT I would probably only use it for car shows/autocross. I would not feel safe driving it around any traffic around here. Also, it would be impossible to go anywhere without lots of people asking questions.

[SkylineObsession]

Jay Leno drove some girls one in one of his Garage vids. Good watch.

I'd like to have it how i did in GT6. Power worked up to 150hp or so. Real sleeper car. ;)

3133

3134

[XHawkeye]

Hotrod mini 18 wheeler (https://twitter.com/TruckDriversUSA/status/1042191166974947328) <--- Open for video

[Leon]

Jay Leno drove some girls one in one of his Garage vids. Good watch.

I'd like to have it how i did in GT6. Power worked up to 150hp or so. Real sleeper car. ;)



Here's one in Wellington that has done some autocrossing with me.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2041930119420997

NZ$20k

Looked very tidy when I saw it.

[Godson]

Aprilia V4 swap would do just that...

[MR2 Fan]

turbo hayabusa swap? :devil:

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dn36fthXcAAQv1w.jpg

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dn0G-qWXUAEDihF.jpg

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dn7QmsBXUAAyKJ-.jpg

[XHawkeye]

from @AhLovejoy (https://twitter.com/AhLovejoy)

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dn4i-5dXkAYwaXi.jpg

So, I finally made it home. I wasn’t sure it was going to happen. As I was reporting my bag lost to LH the parking company called to say my M3 couldn’t be delivered...

On the plus side... Lufthansa have found my bag and is on the way. Considering it has my Arai GP6 carbon, HANS and full Alpinestars kit in there - I’m a bit relieved

Regarding our poor M3... people make mistakes and thankfully I heard the driver is not too badly injured. Saying that, if I owned the Parking company (I’m not going to name!), I would have been on the phone by now!!!

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dn4mUnJUUAAnqtx.jpg

[SportWagon]

"Parked In, Again!" ?

[MR2 Fan]

just pick up the mini and move it out of the way! problem solved :)

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DoGgBNiX0AAvAXw.jpg

[MR2 Fan]

:lol:

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DoRXk4gXgAAE6ao.jpg

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DmpxIPeX0AEeitz.jpg

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DoW97AuXcAAAXbt.jpg

[SportWagon]

Are those real, or some sort of racing models, or merely a static scale model display?

The last, I think.

[Freude am Fahren]

Looks like a real, period photo.

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Doyf0_1WwAARY3E.jpg

[Blerpa]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHPqe4khs90

[Blerpa]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0DHqnOD0Vc

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Do4ehUXX4AAUQjg.jpg

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DoyJLoxXgAAUpXi.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DoyJLo4XUAAUCZN.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DoyJLooW0AIaFyE.jpg

Lol, some crazy guy took a Lincoln Mark VIII on the Nürburgring. I guess after the Lincoln LS, this is the most track-worthy car they ever built. (https://twitter.com/MWJoeLigo/status/1048363909860773889)

[Freude am Fahren]

:lol:

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DpuQ-RUU0AIV0uP.jpg

The new X7, another gorgeous SUV, don’t we have enough. (https://twitter.com/Bellagiotime/status/1052594350234972163)

[dodint]

Gharish.

[IMOA]

Saw my first LC500 in the flesh on the road last night, photos don't come close to doing them justice, they really are very dramatic in person.

[MR2 Fan]

Saw my first LC500 in the flesh on the road last night, photos don't come close to doing them justice, they really are very dramatic in person.

agreed, very futuristic looking IMO

[Godson]

Yeah, you should go sit in one...

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DqJzeBpWsAAmK2e.jpg

Spoiler alert. (https://twitter.com/Crazzyintheusa/status/1054532232776425472)

[dodint]

He's not wrong you know.

[Dicknose]

Understeer is a bitch

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DqNXRfjWoAEZRfQ.jpg

1967 #toyota 2000gt

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dqbxg3jW4AAjz8S.jpg

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dqf-nfPWwAA4wFz.jpg

[MR2 Fan]

McLaren Speedtail

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vPgPipm9rFA/maxresdefault.jpg

Not the most beautiful car ever made, but it's not bad....the nice part is the interior....3 seat layout just like the F1.

I love the idea of the screens and the button placement on top like an airplane, really frees up the center area.

https://cnet3.cbsistatic.com/img/OPYSqUEKLVWrCNRKUXICCyB7xYw=/1600x900/2018/10/25/d2603e5f-879e-4bd0-84f1-698921c8d572/mclaren-speedtail-015.jpg

https://images.carscoops.com/2018/10/81123c0c-mclaren-speedtail-4_1.jpg

[George]

https://i.redd.it/ij95ehaxt5u11.jpg

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DqwmfiRXQAIsHQJ.jpg

Shopping time

[dodint]

:up:

[balki]

Pagani Huayra (from Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pagani_Huayra#Performance))
1,350 kg (2,980 lb) (dry)
1,697 kg (3,741 lb) (wet)

347kg of fluids? is that possible? does it have a 200L fuel tank?

[MR2 Fan]

Pagani Huayra (from Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pagani_Huayra#Performance))
1,350 kg (2,980 lb) (dry)
1,697 kg (3,741 lb) (wet)

347kg of fluids? is that possible? does it have a 200L fuel tank?

I think those numbers include the driver and stuff typically

[Freude am Fahren]

There was discussion about that on a One Take video too (SVJ). It includes all fluids, plus driver (75kg, I think), maybe battery? and some luggage, maybe?

[MR2 Fan]

yeah, never underestimate how much weight blinker fluid can add

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dq8P1LaXcAAnu7l.jpg

[XHawkeye]

400 seconds... that's your new Nürburgring lap record for road-legal production-ish sportscars... the super-smooth Lars Kern making it look as easy as slotting your Volvo into a family&children space down the supermarket! (https://www.bridgetogantry.com/manthey-equipped-gt2rs-claims-new-street-legal-nurburgring-record-at-6m40s/)


https://youtu.be/2ror87RYTqE

[Godson]

I thought they weren't going to produce an MR 911......

[XHawkeye]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11nLdduJzzI

[SkylineObsession]

Love watching in car Nordschleife vids, as helps me improve my lines on that track in videogames. Not a corner on that track i don't recognise these days.

[dodint]

Donut Media is trash. Fact check everything if you must watch it.

[Dicknose]

I thought they weren't going to produce an MR 911......

Its not mid engined. Not sure what the MR is meant to signify, its an upgrade package on the "standard" 911 GT2 RS (if that can ever be called standard!)

Ah - quick google, its the company they partnered with - Manthey Racing

[Godson]

Good to know.

[MR2 Fan]

Crap, next you're going to tell me the Evo IX MR isn't mid-engined either

[Dicknose]

Crap, next you're going to tell me the Evo IX MR isn't mid-engined either

It is when correctly wrapped around a tree

[IMOA]

Amusingly its the 911 RSR that is mid engined

[DelSolMan]

I almost bought a Fiat 124 Spider Abarth. No news to anyone, Fiat isn't selling too hot and they have some inventory left at the lots. There was an 2017 Abarth 124 for 25k Canadian (Google says that's $18,921 USD). It's new and sitting on the lot. I would trade in my 500 Turbo for it.

I've only driven 2 RWD cars in real life. One is a Genesis Coupe which felt clumsy and another was a Jeep Wrangler. This car is so much fun. I get why people love Miata's. I didn't mind the turbo lag and it sounds pretty mean. However, I didn't like how it was an automatic (they only had autos left).

I dropped a deposit down last night and when I woke up I felt like it wasn't right. I don't think I can deal with an impractical car at my current stage of life. I just pulled my deposit but I feel pretty poopy because I really liked that car.

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Drg49t2WoAAn-qx.jpg

[Leon]

What the fuck?

[CudaMan]

That's a crazy good price DSM. Would a manual have made you feel any different? I haven't driven the Fiat version but the ND Miata is pretty darn good. RWD is the bestest really. What felt clumsy about the Gen Coupe? I autocrossed one years ago with mild prep (sway bar, shocks, alignment, good tires) and it was definitely fun. They're a surprisingly big car despite looking like a normal sports coupe.

[DelSolMan]

Cuda: Manual would make me happier but it wasn't a deal breaker. I took the Gen Coupe on a test drive many years ago. I think it's like when people recommend a movie like it's the greatest movie ever and you finally get to watch it, it gets hard to live up to expectations. I thought RWD would be epic but on city streets I didn't really push it. It didn't help that I had a few people in the car and the car generally felt heavy.

I really like the ND chassis. It was surprisingly comfortable, I liked being closer to the ground and the size of the car felt 'right'.

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrpFtAGX4AAgs-A.jpg

[MR2 Fan]

lol, I didn't know you could do that

[Dicknose]

I guess why not?
But it does seem a pretty desperate move.

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrrEL8pXcAAlp7o.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrrEL8hXcAUcigg.jpg

[XHawkeye]

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[XHawkeye]

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[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dr1hpcOX0AIwdQT.jpg

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dr5idiBXgAA9f5j.jpg

Gotta watch those wind gusts...

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DsFIh4KWkAA5G5k.jpg

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DsHmg7kWkAACAGM.jpg

Those wacky French

[XHawkeye]

Good GIF if one is very bored and has nothing else to watch/read/do. (https://twitter.com/Crashingtv/status/1062759514758356993) <--- Open for gif

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DsOiNHwWwAANFEF.jpg

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DsNfgITWwAAsosX.jpg

[MR2 Fan]

Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn arrested in Tokyo and Nissan plans to oust him for financial misconduct

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-46259420?ns_source=twitter&ns_mchannel=social&ns_campaign=bbc_breaking&ns_linkname=news_central

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DsRCWQBU4AABVl3.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DsQ--bnU0AEPf79.jpg

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dsc-VazXQAQ8wDB.jpg

Parking sensor

[MR2 Fan]

:lol:

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dsd0V_kWwAAz8qy.jpg

[SkylineObsession]

In the Lambo burning pic, you can see the guy in red using a flamethrower on it.

[Freude am Fahren]

:lol:

[MR2 Fan]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDnGo14X46M

Interesting....they also use Toyota engines and suspension

[speedpimp]

That is so sweet.

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DsfIx-mWoAEisas.jpg

[speedpimp]

So much going on there.

[George]

Looks well done, but still retains the Mad Max concept (from the newest movie). And the colors are straight outta 1982, so it's got that going for it...

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ds1f-hJX4AED4bm.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ds1f-hNXcAEJLZG.jpg


Posted this on Instagram a couple of days ago and people seemed to be as interested as I was, so thought I’d post it here too... (https://twitter.com/HenryCatchpole/status/1066614227400568833)

[Godson]

Interesting. Sidewall structure, bead design, and even the tire belt design appears to different between the tires.

I'm not even talking about the rim protector vs no protector!

[Leon]

The Audi one has a check engine light on.

[Godson]

The Audi one has a check engine light on.

So fucking good.

[Crazed_Insanity]

Interesting. Sidewall structure, bead design, and even the tire belt design appears to different between the tires.

I'm not even talking about the rim protector vs no protector!

Wonder why the Italians don't care about protecting rims.

Anyway, I can spot the differences, but I wonder if they really make that much of a difference on the track... do they really need to 'optimize' the same size tires for each car (Each car lap fastest in their own tires) or perhaps there's just a particular design that's superior and would end up allowing all cars to lap fastest...

That'd be a more fascinating find.

[speedpimp]

The Audi tire is also prone to unintended acceleration.

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DtQ2u4rWwAIC4Vp.jpg

[balki]

really? That's very little in 40 years ...
... Wikipedia says it's gotten 21.6" longer

[Freude am Fahren]

Probably 3 vs 5 door? Wiki only lists one length, and I would think there should be two (or three for the wagon).

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dtb4sGUX4AgiDo9.jpg

[Dicknose]

So barn finds are now forest finds!

[SkylineObsession]

I want to say 'only in New Zealand would the Police force have a tractor', but i'm assuming they probably do in the UK or Aussie etc too.

But either way, here's the NZ Police tractor in my cities Santa Parade last Sunday.
https://scontent.fwlg1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/47400469_640716533010430_5440234077963681792_o.jpg ?_nc_cat=100&_nc_ht=scontent.fwlg1-1.fna&oh=df9dfab27bf592c6debcfe3c29c40bbb&oe=5CA4302A

[Dicknose]

These are usually like the police Lambo... mostly about show and getting people to come and have a chat.

[Godson]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dtb4sGUX4AgiDo9.jpg

Donde? I have a truck and trailer.

[XHawkeye]

Thread about the how old and cheap it is to repair a Chevy Express van

https://twitter.com/hoonable/status/1070158092837494784

[dodint]

I looked at the Express. They had sloghtly better styling than the E350 I ultimately bought.

[George]

Very cool.

Can I get a short wheelbase one with AWD and second-row seats for the kids?

Craigslist, here I come.

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DrCTyyLWwAEKcSO.jpg

Seat belts? That's a good one. (https://twitter.com/Super70sSports/status/1058508418389065728)

[XHawkeye]

When you really need the loo.... (https://twitter.com/TheUndeadSkunk/status/1070978655982100480) <--- Open for video

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dt6I1LOWoAMWlCW.jpg

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DuFIdvNWkAIzt5U.jpg

[Godson]

:lol:

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DuOoRgiWwAYRNEW.jpg

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DuO1sjZWsAAxyet.jpg

[MR2 Fan]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DuOoRgiWwAYRNEW.jpg

:up:

[Phil_SS]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DuO1sjZWsAAxyet.jpg

Even though I would absolutely know better I would park there every time if I had a green car.

[GB]

5 MR2s for a used Miata? :thppt:

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/buying-maintenance/a25561972/aw11-toyota-mr2-collection-trade-in/

https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/images/mr2row-1544642041.jpg

[MR2 Fan]

note that 84% of people said "No way" to the idea. he's crazy IMO :)

[dodint]

Even though I would absolutely know better I would park there every time if I had a green car.

Helps that it's unenforceable.

[George]

Even though I would absolutely know better I would park there every time if I had a green car.

I would too!

Whatever happened to green cars, anyway? The '90s were full of beautiful dark green cars but now everything is black, silver, grey, or white.

As Homer Simpson would say, "BORING!"

[Godson]

I don't not like it ...

[SportWagon]

Why does everyone seem to assume the pickup truck is not environmentally friendly? Perhaps it's a hybrid or alternative fuel, or something.

[dodint]

I wonder...

[XHawkeye]

Blonde, Gas Station and Tesla... (https://twitter.com/Mens_Corner_/status/1074816611834580992) <--- Open for video

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DujJGqZWkAU0hhO.jpg

don't know what to think.

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DuezswOUwAAXUDe.jpg

“Market Value Adjustment” (https://twitter.com/BCBrownell/status/1074024625204473856)

[Phil_SS]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DujJGqZWkAU0hhO.jpg

don't know what to think.

Looks fake to me. Something about the shadow on the building for the car doesn't make sense.

[Freude am Fahren]

Hooray for stupid bumper extensions!

Definitely at least a setup, given no scratches or anything. Real or not, don't know, but the shadows look right to me.

[dodint]

It's 'art', chris labrooy parks porsches in surreal scenarios around palm springs:

https://www.designboom.com/art/chris-labrooy-porsche-911-carrera-rs-11-14-2016/

http://www.chrislabrooy.com/shop/one-white-porsche-carrera-rs

[Freude am Fahren]

I kinda don't hate it.

[MR2 Fan]

I figured it was art project, it's too perfect

[George]

The wheels even look as if they've been rotated so they match and so the top of the star points up, or at what would be up under normal parking circumstances.

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DuzPwJUXcAUUeRM.jpg

[Freude am Fahren]

:lol: That's good.

[speedpimp]

Almost as good as the Eagle Summit coupe I used to see that had fender flares made out of spray foam.

[XHawkeye]

Blonde, Gas Station and Tesla... (https://twitter.com/Mens_Corner_/status/1074816611834580992) <--- Open for video

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DuzficCU0AA-sH5.jpg

I like how large the tires are.

[MR2 Fan]

:lol: I have memories of the 80's/90's Suzukis that had the unfortunate effect of flipping on their side around corners

[XHawkeye]

Flat 12 engine firing order (https://twitter.com/AttachMax/status/1076150126404608002) <--- Open for GIF

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Du4G3MkW4AAgZmN.jpg

A few more Civic Type R's have come through the auctions and they are showing no signs of depreciating. It you were able to buy one for MSRP last summer, you could have likely driven it for 10-12 thousand miles and sold it today for the same price. (https://twitter.com/hoonable/status/1075805053846474752)

[Freude am Fahren]

Flat 12 engine firing order (https://twitter.com/AttachMax/status/1076150126404608002) <--- Open for GIF

There is something arousing about that.

[MR2 Fan]

Question:

Should all new cars being sold have a HUD?

I say yes

[Kchrpm]

Agreed.

[Yw-slayer]

Yes.

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DvTViWzXcAE8Qdp.jpg

[MR2 Fan]

The naysayers about the MKV Supra have been so annoying. Good video about why they're mostly wrong (IMO) and are judging it too soon.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KyweRrOiBc

[XHawkeye]

#DontTryThisAtHome ❄️🚐💨💨💨 (Video via @SlideJPN) (https://twitter.com/zdravkost/status/1077726345319325696) <--- Open for video

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dve_0exX4AAg3Fi.jpg

1992, Werk 1. #Porsche 964 #Mercedes 500E

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DvfZPCBXcAUYleK.jpg

[XHawkeye]

FINAL TALLY: 2018 sports car sales race
Ford Mustang: 75,842 (-7.4%)
Dodge Challenger: 66,716 (+3%)
Chevrolet Camaro: 50,963 (-25%)

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dv3kKTRXgAAoMcB.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dv8hv-JWwAAh4Nk.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DwArVgMWoAAlANk.jpg

[CudaMan]

FINAL TALLY: 2018 sports car sales race
Ford Mustang: 75,842 (-7.4%)
Dodge Challenger: 66,716 (+3%)
Chevrolet Camaro: 50,963 (-25%)

"Sports car"

https://ehs.oregonstate.edu/sites/ehs.oregonstate.edu/files/webpics/laser/definition_and_properties_of_las_files/DrEvilquote.jpg

[Godson]

:lol:

Glad I'm not the only one who thought that

[SportWagon]

Perhaps I'll relate to the recent model Mustang owner I might be seeing over beer soon that that's the opinion of a professional competition driver.

[dodint]

I thought the Challenger was the one out of place even though it's my favorite of the three. The Camaro's are mean machines on track; a real shame about their face and all.

[George]

I want a Challenger like this.

https://blog.consumerguide.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/10/1978-Challenger-.png

[MR2 Fan]

https://img-9gag-fun.9cache.com/photo/aA3gLAL_700b.jpg

[dodint]

I want a Challenger like this.

https://blog.consumerguide.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/10/1978-Challenger-.png

Why do you hurt me so?

Tangential; saw a late 80s Dodge Charger driving throigh downtown Pittsburgh the other day. Amazing.

[CudaMan]

Some people define sports car as having to be a small British 2-seat convertible only. While I think the definition is more open than that, and the track-oriented Mustangs and Camaros are very fast and capable around a mountain road, track, or autox these days, I don't know if I'd quite call them a sports car. I thought everyone knew them as Pony Cars anyway. :)

[2ndMoparMan]

Is it bad that I like both 8 series?

[dodint]

That cocaine nose job, though.

[Godson]

I can't unsee this now... :lol:

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DvtOHTyXgAEbC_b.jpg

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dvw5NZUWoAEYOut.jpg

[dodint]

I might know that guy.

[SportWagon]

Perhaps I'll relate to the recent model Mustang owner I might be seeing over beer soon that that's the opinion of a professional competition driver.
I did relate that to the Mustang owner in question, briefly desribing the Gran Turismo reality series, etc. And the owner agreed with the idea that it wasn't a sports car.

He actually suggested it was a Muscle Car, but the original Mustangs were in their own class of their own creation when they appeared on the scene. ("Pony Car" as CudaMan said). I think most of the modern retro versions are designed with more substance than the mostly stylistic early Pony Cars.

This particular friend actually had bought a Mustang II as his first car.

Hmm. I guess calling them "Trans Ams" doen't really apply anymore. Or Google suggests, maybe it could. (TA4)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans-Am_Series
Check out the 1983 champion.

[MR2 Fan]

That cocaine nose job, though.


Well, late 80's/early 90's....it was a different time....lol

[dodint]

Hah.

I meant the current one. The nostrils are YUGE, especially in race livery.

[MR2 Fan]

Hah.

I meant the current one. The nostrils are YUGE, especially in race livery.

ah, thought you meant the white looking part :p

[Godson]

Hah.

I meant the current one. The nostrils are YUGE, especially in race livery.

It really is...


https://i.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/026/494/Screen_Shot_2018-06-21_at_9.02.41_AM.png

[dodint]

Yup. :lol:

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DwNYtl7WwAATp6m.jpg

[2ndMoparMan]

For huge schonzz, you have to go with the recent Audis. Good lord...

[XHawkeye]

French helicopter pilot rescues injured skier at a mountaintop (https://twitter.com/Aviationdailyy/status/1083056647881310208) <--- Open for video

[speedpimp]

And that, children, is what are referred to as skills.

[Kchrpm]

Oh fuck. I was expecting to be impressed, but I wasn't expecting that.

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DwvnNczW0AAzIUI.jpg

Outstanding capture today by a 5054 contributor. #MiniHaHa @5054magazine (https://twitter.com/5054magazine/status/1084214358509539328)

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dwww5FJU0AAp9bu.jpg

Detroit Auto show, 1968

[Freude am Fahren]

That Mini picture is surprising. I know perspective is making it a bit deceptive, but I'm surprised how much closer in size the original and modern standard Mini are to each other than I thought.

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dw43KnLWwAISf7w.jpg

You might have driven it in Gran Turismo, but we’ve taken a look at the 1000bhp TVR Speed 12 in real life… https://www.evo.co.uk/news/18843/car-pictures-of-the-week …

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DwuZnuRWwAEYD2A.jpg

[XHawkeye]

Holy crap , Austria today (https://twitter.com/anthonygibbon8/status/1084846336019779585/video/1) <--- Open for video

[George]

https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PeMM7VHJE-I/XDOUag1ujtI/AAAAAAADaDs/Sy_AEGYV9WM7gZwLuOEULTnyatHY_bfswCLcBGAs/s1600/the-volkswagen-theory-of-evolution-bill-bernbach.jpg

[XHawkeye]

Another BMW becomes a cocaine junkie

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DxBYJEQWoAA_y_i.jpg

Get out of the way. The new @BMW 7-series has arrived with a rather assertive new look... https://www.evo.co.uk/bmw/7-series/22150/new-bmw-7-series-facelift-unveils-a-bold-new-look-for-the-s-class-rival …

[Freude am Fahren]

I hate these new BMW grills, but to be fair, they're still among the smallest out there. Look at Audi, Chrysler, Lexus, etc.

[dodint]

The Chevy Silverado is so proud right now.

[George]

https://i.redd.it/cwcwwkqdkza21.jpg

[SportWagon]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_328


A neat fiberglass body project might be to morph a classic 30's BMW body into some modern BMW nose.

[XHawkeye]

That’ll buff out. (https://twitter.com/Silodrome/status/1076424287928561664) <--- Open for video

[Leon]

Cable ties.

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DxWbNCbWsAENddi.jpg

30 year challenge

[XHawkeye]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DxhLNokX4AAAXUX.jpg

[SkylineObsession]

Saw a big truck like that at one of our McDonalds the other day.

I'll put it this way, our parks weren't made for big long American trucks. Looked very strange.