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26 minutes ago, Drak3 said:

Don't lump me in with them. I'm an enthusiast of mechanic design, be it engines, weaponry, or productive machinery. Not a guy with a wrench that reads the marketing garbage AFE/insert other "enthusiast" brand that can't legally warranty half of their products.

 

I fail to see a correlation between people screeching variations of "forced induction is more efficient!!! Reclaimed energy!!!" and anything I've said.

If you can't be civil. Please leave

 

Edit. That goes for everyone in the thread

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17 hours ago, terrytek said:

As much as I really think this is a cool ass car, I really hate the subscription car, because it seems like it's essentially a lease, so you wouldn't be able to mod it. Fuck Volvo for that kinda buying model. http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/future-cars/a14480396/polestar-1-coupe-us-subscription-launch/

Not like you could afford it anyway

Needs money for car parts :P

 

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4 hours ago, iDeFecZx said:

Not like you could afford it anyway

i think what will makes ppl angry is they are the first to go with a subscription model like that. and more manufacturers may follow afterwards.

 

then what do you know? it's impossible to own a car now!

 

soon will come the world of self-driving machines that just show up when you're ready to leave in the morning and disappear when you get home.

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52 minutes ago, bcredeur97 said:

i think what will makes ppl angry is they are the first to go with a subscription model like that. and more manufacturers may follow afterwards.

 

then what do you know? it's impossible to own a car now!

 

soon will come the world of self-driving machines that just show up when you're ready to leave in the morning and disappear when you get home.

It wont happen with every manufacturer and its even less likely to be for every single car, and theres still gonna be stuff from now that will be available to buy used

Needs money for car parts :P

 

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Bed and cover next? Turned out pretty well :)

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Jeez, I'm glad my car is only a 4 Cylinder. Thise NGK laser Iridium spark plugs are expensive. Need to do some shopping around as Napa tends to be overpriced for parts.

 

Still, much better to doing a timing belt service on a similar schedule with my old Volvo, so perhaps I shouldn't complain too much.

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19 minutes ago, Zodiark1593 said:

Jeez, I'm glad my car is only a 4 Cylinder. Thise NGK laser Iridium spark plugs are expensive. Need to do some shopping around as Napa tends to be overpriced for parts.

 

Still, much better to doing a timing belt service on a similar schedule with my old Volvo, so perhaps I shouldn't complain too much.

do shop around for spark plugs. you can often find them pretty cheap, even expensive iridium ones.

 

that said... i use copper plugs with my miata since im gonna pull them out and look at them all the time anyways... lol

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Just now, bcredeur97 said:

do shop around for spark plugs. you can often find them pretty cheap, even expensive iridium ones.

 

that said... i use copper plugs with my miata since im gonna pull them out and look at them all the time anyways... lol

From what research suggest, copper is better with modified or turbo engines (what many Miatas will probably undergo) anyway. 

 

I'll stick to OE here. For the daily commuter, a minimum of time under the hood is preferred. That's why I went with the manual Mazda 3i SV in the first place, so that sticking with the maintenance schedule doesn't eat my wallet nor time. The fact that there's next to no luxury features to break (lacking even power locks) is a bonus. :P

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The 2.0L ecoboost is the best ecoboost.

 

It's the only one with a closed-deck:

1.0L:

Spoiler

1.0L-EcoBoost-Photo-04.jpg

 

1.6L:

Spoiler

168-Tech-ECOBOOST-004-Block.jpg

 

2.0L (Closed deck!!):

Spoiler

500696081.jpg

 

2.3L:

Spoiler

M-6010-23T.jpg

 

2.7L: (i think... may need to be confirmed)

Spoiler

livecoboost04.jpg

 

3.5L:

Spoiler

dsc_0059.jpg


 

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2 hours ago, Zodiark1593 said:

Jeez, I'm glad my car is only a 4 Cylinder. Thise NGK laser Iridium spark plugs are expensive. Need to do some shopping around as Napa tends to be overpriced for parts.

 

Still, much better to doing a timing belt service on a similar schedule with my old Volvo, so perhaps I shouldn't complain too much.

RockAuto. Usually best place to get cheap name brand parts.

1 hour ago, bcredeur97 said:

The 2.0L ecoboost is the best ecoboost.

 

It's the only one with a closed-deck:

1.0L:

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1.0L-EcoBoost-Photo-04.jpg

 

1.6L:

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168-Tech-ECOBOOST-004-Block.jpg

 

2.0L (Closed deck!!):

  Reveal hidden contents

500696081.jpg

 

2.3L:

  Reveal hidden contents

M-6010-23T.jpg

 

2.7L: (i think... may need to be confirmed)

  Reveal hidden contents

livecoboost04.jpg

 

3.5L:

  Reveal hidden contents

dsc_0059.jpg


 

So I assume a closed deck has no gap between the block and the cylinder walls?

 

1 hour ago, Zodiark1593 said:

From what research suggest, copper is better with modified or turbo engines (what many Miatas will probably undergo) anyway. 

 

I'll stick to OE here. For the daily commuter, a minimum of time under the hood is preferred. That's why I went with the manual Mazda 3i SV in the first place, so that sticking with the maintenance schedule doesn't eat my wallet nor time. The fact that there's next to no luxury features to break (lacking even power locks) is a bonus. :P

Honestly for a daily commuter, it should have some luxury features to make the ride a bit more bearable/comfortable. I would hate to drive a car that constantly annoys me with almost no features on it.

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1 hour ago, bcredeur97 said:

The 2.0L ecoboost is the best ecoboost.

 

It's the only one with a closed-deck:

1.0L:

  Reveal hidden contents

1.0L-EcoBoost-Photo-04.jpg

 

1.6L:

  Reveal hidden contents

168-Tech-ECOBOOST-004-Block.jpg

 

2.0L (Closed deck!!):

  Reveal hidden contents

500696081.jpg

 

2.3L:

  Reveal hidden contents

M-6010-23T.jpg

 

2.7L: (i think... may need to be confirmed)

  Reveal hidden contents

livecoboost04.jpg

 

3.5L:

  Reveal hidden contents

dsc_0059.jpg


 

honestly havnt heard any issues with the 1.0 ...

Just now, terrytek said:

So I assume a closed deck has no gap between the block and the cylinder walls?

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1 hour ago, bcredeur97 said:

The 2.0L ecoboost is the best ecoboost.

 

It's the only one with a closed-deck:

1.0L:

  Hide contents

1.0L-EcoBoost-Photo-04.jpg

 

1.6L:

  Hide contents

168-Tech-ECOBOOST-004-Block.jpg

 

2.0L (Closed deck!!):

  Hide contents

500696081.jpg

 

2.3L:

  Hide contents

M-6010-23T.jpg

 

2.7L: (i think... may need to be confirmed)

  Hide contents

livecoboost04.jpg

 

3.5L:

  Hide contents

dsc_0059.jpg


 

I could probably just sleeve the gaps.

 

And then runs more boost.

 

Stop giving me ideas..

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39 minutes ago, terrytek said:

RockAuto. Usually best place to get cheap name brand parts.

So I assume a closed deck has no gap between the block and the cylinder walls?

 

Honestly for a daily commuter, it should have some luxury features to make the ride a bit more bearable/comfortable. I would hate to drive a car that constantly annoys me with almost no features on it.

If I was sitting in heavy traffic all the time, then some luxury might be nice...

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10 minutes ago, Zodiark1593 said:

If I was sitting in heavy traffic all the time, then some luxury might be nice...

Just be lucky you don't live in the bay. Commutes from the bay to the valley take at least 2 hours at minimum, because the freeway systems suck, it's not able to handle all the traffic during rush hour. but i think at the least some power windows and remote entry and a radio and a/c should be enough to get by.

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Anyone have any idea what the hell this thing is? This was parked on the street just outside my house. It looks like a kit car judging by the creases, fit and finish, but I can't find out anything about it anywhere online. Not sure why it has an upside-down Infiniti badge on it either.

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20 hours ago, digitalnav said:

This is my baby (on the left)... 2017 C63s AMG tuned to 610 HP and 670 TQ

 

 

 

Nice car man! :D 

That C63 Black Series behind it almost made me bust a nut tho, nice gang xD

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2 hours ago, AlwaysFSX said:

I could probably just sleeve the gaps.

 

And then runs more boost.

 

Stop giving me ideas..

that's what this guy did it looks like: 

 

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unless that is a custom made block based off the same design idk

 

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2 hours ago, terrytek said:

RockAuto. Usually best place to get cheap name brand parts.

Napa sells the plugs for $15 apiece while Rockauto has them for $8.50. A far better price.

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Just now, Zodiark1593 said:

Napa sells the plugs for $15 apiece while Rockauto has them for $8.50. A far better price.

rockauto does charge for shipping. check ebay (new), autozone, oreilly, everything. 

 

just find the best deal lol

 

at least that's what i do for everything lol. google shopping is useful sometimes too as long as you have model #'s.. you can sort by lowest price

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