Car Thread

[demik]

Had a little meet last night



ST squad

[C5Allroad]

Going to an S2ki meetup. Will post tonight.

[demik]

have you guys seen this?

brand new c7 z06 crashed into a tree

You see the aftermath of the crash?

Yup. Poor c7

Its a brand new car more still more being produced. If it was a limited production I'd be feeling bad.

I fail to see your point. Still a great car destroyed by an idiot.

[C5Allroad]

have you guys seen this?

brand new c7 z06 crashed into a tree

You see the aftermath of the crash?

Yup. Poor c7

Its a brand new car more still more being produced. If it was a limited production I'd be feeling bad.

I fail to see your point. Still a great car destroyed by an idiot.

Yes. But it's not a total loss.

[dustinhxc]

And of course, it rained last night now my car is covered in nice dusty dots where the beading on my bonnet and roof evaporated.

Why do I even ****ing bother.

Haha yeah every time I detail my car it rains for a week... We get so much water here it's nuts. That's a good thing I guess though! Everything is so green. Can't wait for my chemical guys stuff to come so I can do quick details after it rains.

Had a little meet last night

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ST squad

Awesome dude, I used to love going to meets!

[C5Allroad]

http://oppositelock.kinja.com/how-i-witnessed-the-death-of-a-hero-1706925749
demik, at least this one was wrecked at a track.


First time at a meet. A local S2ki meet was taking place, decided to hop by. Some pic spam...


SOS supercharged with a novi 1220 blower and a 3.2in pulley, 400whp


Cr rear wing, cleanest of the Ap2s that night.

OEM spoiler, side strakes and lip. Front tires had a bit of a stretch, but was clean

ITBs on an Ap1, looks like only motor work, stock suspension and brakes, and wheels.

[katushkin]

Went on a trip up north. Weather wasn't too bad

[HoffmanMyster]

somebody here driving a classic mustang?

Hopefully I'll be able to drive mine soon...   

[hwood34]

somebody here driving a classic mustang?

Hopefully I'll be able to drive mine soon...   

lucky

[Freebird]

So it rained...a lot, after I spent god knows how long putting the second coat of wax on this weekend, but damn, that is some satisfying water beading 

[Badwrench]

http://oppositelock.kinja.com/how-i-witnessed-the-death-of-a-hero-1706925749
demik, at least this one was wrecked at a track.


First time at a meet. A local S2ki meet was taking place, decided to hop by. Some pic spam...

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ITBs on an Ap1, looks like only motor work, stock suspension and brakes, and wheels.

That motor with ITBs is one of the best sounds in motorsports, period.  I would literally get 10 mpg in that from all the constant slowing down and speeding up just to hear it.

https://youtu.be/tW3xLR7CGtM

[Psybin]

May be a dumb question, but what happens when dust and such are sucked into those? That's kind of like a turbo with no filter?

[tjcaustin]

May be a dumb question, but what happens when dust and such are sucked into those? That's kind of like a turbo with no filter?

I think it's more like an old carburetor without an air filter.  (those are individual throttle bodies, right?)

[HoffmanMyster]

somebody here driving a classic mustang?

Hopefully I'll be able to drive mine soon...   

lucky

Don't worry, I'm still really far from having mine in a driveable state.   :-/   In fact, I'm only just now beginning the serious push toward saving for the restorations. 

[Sent]

http://oppositelock.kinja.com/how-i-witnessed-the-death-of-a-hero-1706925749
demik, at least this one was wrecked at a track.


First time at a meet. A local S2ki meet was taking place, decided to hop by. Some pic spam...

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ITBs on an Ap1, looks like only motor work, stock suspension and brakes, and wheels.

That motor with ITBs is one of the best sounds in motorsports, period.  I would literally get 10 mpg in that from all the constant slowing down and speeding up just to hear it.

https://youtu.be/tW3xLR7CGtM

I love ITB's in s2k's.  Friend had 'em in his AP1, as well.  Listening to that thing on the track was amazing.  I mean, he was still slow as balls, but goddamn...it sounded good.

[Badwrench]

May be a dumb question, but what happens when dust and such are sucked into those? That's kind of like a turbo with no filter?

Yeah, you wouldnt want to drive around like this.   For a track car that you rebuild the motor all the time its no issue, but for daily use, they make either screens or little foam mushroom top filters for them. 

[katushkin]

Bike and Weber carbs are really big in the VW scene at the moment. I think they look really awesome.

[strafe]

Met up with some friends for Pizza and Coffee on the weekend, here's some pics from the night

[katushkin]

Nice! They are so shiny! I do envy you Aussies with your very low humidity

[C5Allroad]

http://oppositelock.kinja.com/how-i-witnessed-the-death-of-a-hero-1706925749
demik, at least this one was wrecked at a track.


First time at a meet. A local S2ki meet was taking place, decided to hop by. Some pic spam...

Show Image

ITBs on an Ap1, looks like only motor work, stock suspension and brakes, and wheels.

That motor with ITBs is one of the best sounds in motorsports, period.  I would literally get 10 mpg in that from all the constant slowing down and speeding up just to hear it.

https://youtu.be/tW3xLR7CGtM

They sound beasty. That ap1 in the video was stolen a while ago. I think there was a thread on s2ki. And on s2ki, look up Feezy's itb build thread. Single sexiest ap1.

[rowdy]

Met up with some friends for Pizza and Coffee on the weekend, here's some pics from the night

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Been a while since I've seen a decent XD Falcon!

[demik]

http://www.cnet.com/pictures/2016-nissan-maxima/

nissan continues to make ugly ass cars

[hwood34]

http://www.cnet.com/pictures/2016-nissan-maxima/

nissan continues to make ugly ass cars

damn that front is hideous

[Evo_Spec]

http://www.cnet.com/pictures/2016-nissan-maxima/

nissan continues to make ugly ass cars

damn that front is hideous

I not a fan but i don't think it's hideous, at least not compared to the ****ing juke, god that thing is ugly

[hwood34]

http://www.cnet.com/pictures/2016-nissan-maxima/

nissan continues to make ugly ass cars

damn that front is hideous

I not a fan but i don't think it's hideous, at least not compared to the ****ing juke, god that thing is ugly

they do a lot of things wrong...

[hwood34]

so how do people feel about the rx8 (besides looks, realize it can be an acquired taste )

[Evo_Spec]

so how do people feel about the rx8 (besides looks, realize it can be an acquired taste )

I don't mind them but i've had 2 friends have their engines go on them so there's that.

[hwood34]

so how do people feel about the rx8 (besides looks, realize it can be an acquired taste )

I don't mind them but i've had 2 friends have their engines go on them so there's that.

yea looking at reviews now iunno, seems like it'd be a steal for a nice weekend car but that's about it. but the 3000gt's tho

[Evo_Spec]

yea looking at reviews now iunno, seems like it'd be a steal for a nice weekend car but that's about it. but the 3000gt's tho

Mmmm the GTO's sure are sexy, I don't know if they had issues or not but it's definitely something I'd like to drive.

[litster]

Mine.  Got it 10 months ago.

[Evo_Spec]

Mine.  Got it 10 months ago.

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[katushkin]

http://www.cnet.com/pictures/2016-nissan-maxima/

nissan continues to make ugly ass cars

Thankfully, it seems as if you Americans get the worst of the ugly cars.

[Badwrench]

so how do people feel about the rx8 (besides looks, realize it can be an acquired taste )

I don't mind them but i've had 2 friends have their engines go on them so there's that.

yea looking at reviews now iunno, seems like it'd be a steal for a nice weekend car but that's about it. but the 3000gt's tho

Great handling car and I am a huge rotary fan.  Keep the engine mods simple (intake/exhaust) and make sure to keep an eye on the oil level regulary - I reccomend every other tank of gas, and maintain the cooling system and the car should last.  Rotaties dont take kindly to low oil (which they burn a ton of) and a single overheat can result in a catastrophic engine failure. 

[hwood34]

so right now definitely between an impreza ('13) and a legacy ('10)

[katushkin]

so right now definitely between an impreza ('13) and a legacy ('10)

Impreza. Every day.

[demik]

so right now definitely between an impreza ('13) and a legacy ('10)

Impreza. Every day.

not unless that's an impreza wrx. if it's a regular impreza, get the legacy.

with that said, got my plates today.

but i want custom plates, and wu tang is taken

[Psybin]

so right now definitely between an impreza ('13) and a legacy ('10)

That is a huge range, the base models vary significantly vers the higher trim.

Personal opinion but I think the 2003-2009 Legacy models are MUCH nicer then the two you have listed. A guy in my neighborhood has a mildly built 09 GT and its badass.
The newer Legacy models are huge. I like the older and smaller versions.

His is something like this only dark steel grey with STI Brembos.

[demik]

save up your pennies and get yourself a forester XT

[Psybin]

I've thought about what car I would get if something happened to the one I have now and I think finding a 2006-2008 Forester and doing a STI drivetrain swap would be an awesome sleeper while actually being able to carry something.

http://www.superstreetonline.com/how-to/engine/modp-0911-building-your-own-subaru-forester-sti/

[Badwrench]

save up your pennies and get yourself a forester XT

This x 100!

[demik]

wr blue is over done

[Psybin]

Some guy is selling a swapped white XT. You'd have to be prepared to be able to research and fix someone else's issues though. No car with that much work is perfect, would be fun though. First thing I'd do is sell those wheels and get some nice fat 18's. I'd think you'd be able to run 10" with 275s on those.

http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f93/sti-swapped-2008-forester-xt-sports-479697/

[demik]

legacy so underrated

[Psybin]

That size and body style was an end of an era. Done well and they are amazing.

[Evo_Spec]

Get a Legacy......i may be biased.....




Edit: Be warned though, this thing's long as **** and has a horrible turning radius because of it. This shouldn't be a problem on American roads though, Japanese roads aren't the widest.

[katushkin]

After all these pictures I've changed my mind. I can't decide.

Yesterday I added these:



Hekoooooooooo

And I got some hubcaps

[demik]

Get a Legacy......i may be biased.....

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Edit: Be warned though, this thing's long as **** and has a horrible turning radius because of it. This shouldn't be a problem on American roads though, Japanese roads aren't the widest.

Long and wide

[hwood34]

looking at car parts and holy **** I need a job. only problem I have with the impreza is that the stock rims are hideous. need some of those classic bronze ones. or these

[Joey Quinn]

looking at car parts and holy **** I need a job. only problem I have with the impreza is that the stock rims are hideous. need some of those classic bronze ones. or these

The rims you linked are probable really flexible or brittle. I'd avoid buying cheap rims if you ever plan to do any track or autocross type events.

Get a Legacy......i may be biased.....

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Edit: Be warned though, this thing's long as **** and has a horrible turning radius because of it. This shouldn't be a problem on American roads though, Japanese roads aren't the widest.

Long and wide

But sexy af.

[hwood34]

looking at car parts and holy **** I need a job. only problem I have with the impreza is that the stock rims are hideous. need some of those classic bronze ones. or these

The rims you linked are probable really flexible or brittle. I'd avoid buying cheap rims if you ever plan to do any track or autocross type events.

not planning on it, no. tho that actually does sound fun