Liquidsnake
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There is only 1 answer. Toyobaru!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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There is only 1 answer. Toyobaru!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hmm, when are you planning to purchase? I'd say if you are considering the BRZ and FRS, you should at least wait until you test drive them before purchasing another car.
Apparently the Camaro 2LS trim level was basically created so that they could have a 30mpg hwy model. There's no other real difference between it and the 1LS. The 1LS would be slightly faster and would be come with a manual instead of an automatic. Really the choice there is up to you.
The Genesis Coupe is also worth a look. There's also the Veloster Turbo coming out, which might be fun.
PseudoKirby
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CashPrime
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anyway. if you have your thinking muscle car, then dont even think about the BRZ, your going to expect the wrong kind of power.
the BRZ/FRS is going to be great handling, light weight and fun, not straight line fun like you are probably used to...
you still have the 370z as an option, do you HAVE to buy new?
AlphaSnake
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370Z for the win. Faster than all three cars, handles better than them too. Looks nicer. And has a better looking interior.
CrashPrime
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The sooner the better on a purchase. I just sent off an inquiry to my Subaru dealership to just entertain the idea.
From what I understand about the 1LS,2LS Camaros are identical other than the transmission. 1LS being manual, 2LS being auto. The 1LT/2LT 1SS/2SS are actually option packages that have nothing to do with transmission (as you can choose MT/AT in each trim level).
Also STARTS at higher MSRP than my Mustang GT I am not allowing myself to buy. I agree it's a hell of a nice car tho.
Angry Grimace
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AlphaSnake wins again.
PseudoKirby
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I agree with the post above me.
afraid of used cars?
Edit, on another note...
With Research I have found that it is insanely easy to bump my 3SGTE engine to 300RWHP with stock internals, stock fuel and ignition system and not very much money...
and 300rwhp is like 350hp with 20% drivetrain loss
afraid of used cars?
Edit, on another note...
With Research I have found that it is insanely easy to bump my 3SGTE engine to 300RWHP with stock internals, stock fuel and ignition system and not very much money...
and 300rwhp is like 350hp with 20% drivetrain loss
Saikou Michi if they fit your car.
http://www.saikoumichi.com/
Two-Can Unit: http://www.saikoumichi.com/DC3_page.htm
PseudoKirby
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Question: anyone ever owned a Lexus SC300 or SC400? I know the body shares many attributes with the Supra, so how well do those handle? or how easy is it to make them handle like a MKIV Supra?
Top Gear called the 430 one of the worst cars ever -- for what's that worth to you.
I drove one in Virginia, it is a HORRIBLE car. Avoid at all costs.
PseudoKirby
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the 430 was a whole different platform, its ugly huge and heavy as hell
but from what I can tell, since the first gen shares its platform with the MKIV supra, its a great project car material..
I am just looking around for a good RWD 4 seater sports car coupe...
I LOVE the feeling of driving my MR2, but that is only 2 seats, and will be a weekend car after a bit of work.
what was so horrible? was it a floaty heavy feeling boat of a car?
Actually the initial Top Gear UK review said it was basically driving perfection. Or did you mean the magazine?
CrashPrime
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I am afraid of used sports/sporty cars because I know how hard they are usually driven. Used family car or suv is a different world from my perspective. I guess the trick is finding the one that was owned by a grandmother who only drove to church on Sundays.
Problem is they all were, at least according to the dealers LOL
Not to mention there isn't a single used 370Z within 200miles of my area for under $30k
AlphaSnake
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I think you're talking about the Ferrari. The Lexus SC430 was a lightyear away from being perfection, or even driving perfection. It had the most bone crushing ride I've ever experienced in a stock car. Shit, most cars slammed on coilovers don't ride as bad as the SC430 did between 2002-2005. Regardless, the question pertained to the 1st generation car from the 90s.
And the answer is that it does make for a good project car. But don't kid yourself thinking you're going to build a Supra out of it unless you have super deep pockets. Find yourself the V8 SC400, clean it up, work on the motor, do the bolt-ons and try to find a tune for it - and leave it at that.
PseudoKirby
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thats exactly what I was thinking, SC400 with a W58 5 speed on coilovers.
then down the line maybe a supercharger
That's one of the things I love about it.
As to the Camaro, it just looks too big and annoying to me. The interior is also rather underwhelming. I'm a big fan of used cars, but there's nothing interesting unless you go pretty far back. Why not get an E46 M3? I dunno. Grab an 3rd gen Mustang 5.0 and pop a supercharger on there.
Seriously? That thing has a bigger ass than J-lo and Oprah combined. The crazyflared wheel arches in the back look ridiculous and cow-like.
Crawford makes a universal recirculating air/oil separator, although some people have reported gunking issues. Personally, I'm looking into something like this: http://www.grimmspeed.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=91&products_id=191
I really don't want to have to deal with emptying a catch-can regularly and losing all that oil. If you're set on a catch-can, almost any speed shop should have em cheap.
PseudoKirby
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Dont you lose the oil thats in the catch can anyways? as its burned off for the most part?
AlphaSnake
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It's actually narrower than a Corvette Z06, but okay?
Not much wider than a 350Z, in fact.
AlphaSnake
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Why would you want burned up oil in your engine? It leaves carbon deposits and clogs your manifold which eventually builds up to rob you of power.
Here's an Audi RS4:
Before:
After:
Many cars have this issue, especially direct injection motors.
PseudoKirby
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I realize that, but I was talking about what N-Bomb said, about how using an OCC would cause you to lose the oil.
Looks good to me, I'll email them.
Well, in a catch can you dump the oil whenever you empty it - the oil is lost. In an AOS, it goes back into the sump.
And no, this is not 'burnt' oil, it's blow-by - oil that gets blown out of the heads or crank case from pressure. This is the same stuff that's churning around there already, so recirculating it back to the sump isn't putting 'dirty' oil back in.
The way the PCV system works by default is that the blow-by (oil and water vapor) get recirculated back into the system via the intake so they can be re-burnt. The problem here is they can gunk up the turbo, and even if not, oil in the combustion chamber will lower apparent octane level.
Should phrase better - not the width of the car, but the width of the wheel arches when compared to the passenger compartment. It's like a Porsche in how it's kind of a
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|__|--------|__|Your post reminded that I need to install mine... which I bought two years ago.
Oops.
I should probably do a seafoam session and then install the OCC.
EDIT: Dammit... There's an '09 S5 in Ibis White for sale with 12k miles.
AlphaSnake
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Oh, just do it already.
Post pics when you're done.
I can't afford it just yet
If I could I wouldn't be posting right now I'd be out buying it. It's got the red interior, too, which looks super nice.
Oprah pre-weight gain or post?
Oh geez, I guess I'd have to say fat Oprah.
Sidebar: been trying to decide what kind of exhaust tip I want on my car. The muffler I want comes with a 3.5" by default, but I feel like that might be too obnoxious, and they're willing to size it down to 3" slash-cut if I want. Also, seems foolish to go much bigger than the exhaust piping itself (2.5"). Thoughts?
Pics here
I'm simulating the exhaust tips using a couple containers painted aluminum-y. One is a big pop can that's just a bit smaller than 3", and the other is a plastic container that is about 3.5" and almost looks like it has the rolled lip I'd be getting.
CrashPrime
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So I put in a call to my Subaru dealer and he said they have one black BRZ in automatic coming in the next couple of weeks, but that I wasn't able to place an order yet.
What's up with that? Is Fuji Heavy Industries not taking orders after the initial shipment?
What's up with that? Is Fuji Heavy Industries not taking orders after the initial shipment?
That's the box I have on my scooby, I think it fits in well with the rear of the car. I could take a couple of pics if you want to see how it looks fitted?
I came in here to post that. It's so beautiful.
We're making an affordable driver's car! *sends one automatic to dealership* What a joke.
Death Dealer
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The Clapton Ferrari was the topic of its own thread the other day. There were people actually saying it was ugly. :eyeroll:
I'm seeing comments from people saying that the black/dark paint on the bottom is terrible...
/facepalm
But the car ugly? lol.
That would be awesome dude, thanks.
I actually think it's one of the better looking Ferraris since the 360.
You can't just throw out "Saab" and not let us know which one!
AlanzTalon
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Angry Grimace
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I've never understood the mass appeals of these cars. It seems like for the cost of importing one on the black market you could make some other car perform just as good.
Fly, like a G6...
PseudoKirby
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So there is a system similar to an OCC that recirculates it back into the oil pan?
and yea I had a good idea what a PCV does and what a catch can does, I was just wondering why you said that the oil is wasted in a catch can setup when it is essentially wasted, if not worse, without a catch can..
It does have a certain...Malibu Aura.
PseudoKirby
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anyone know about this, and what they are talking about? does this at all ease the way to get some forbidden imports into the US?
and this whole situation of importing these cars is BS, Why wouldnt the state or the government benefit so much more by charging a couple grand to legalize certain inspected models of cars?
R33s and R34s cant be that dangerous..
not that I worship the cars like so many people do.
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