Car Enthusiast Club [Now Motorcycle friendly!] - First thread to 150k! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[Real_PhillBert]

22 minutes ago, Azerafel said:

 

This just...looks wrong.

I actually like how it looks. I just wish it had a 2 door, long bed option. *Shrug*

[iDeFecZx]

Paid to go see some tanks and old aeroplanes? Count me in

[PandaCopyRight]

10 hours ago, RorzNZ said:

You could just get a Hilux for half the cost and twice the reliability. Also works for a cool car if you cut the springs.

i think we were talking about buying the vehicle new?

but yeah, that most likely is a good option 

also the Lada niva can be found used for around 500 euros in near enough perfect condition

[vetali]

2 hours ago, Real_PhillBert said:

Back when I first bought my Mustang, it had locking lugnuts on it, of course the key was nowhere to be found. 

 

I took a socket that was just too small to fit over the lugnut, and ran it over the lug-nut with an air hammer then buzzed the lug-nut off. After that I put the edges of the socket on the jaws of a vise and smacked the lug-nut out of the socket with a hammer and punch. Took maybe 10 min to remove all of the lugnuts.

 

This experience depleted any faith I had in locking lug-nuts. 

Funny enough, in my experience the socket method works much better than the extractors designed to remove locking lugnuts.

 

Like I said though, if OEMs put rotating sleeves on their kits they would be a lot better. 

[MEC-777]

I am speechless... This is crazy.

 

Edit, just realized this is old news. Still, I only just saw it today... 

 

I need to stop living under a rock, lol. 

[chaozbandit]

12 hours ago, warmmilk said:

thats gonna be some big tires under there!

They need it! Last I talked to them pre gridlife they were pushing 600hp and tire limited

[Real_PhillBert]

Just now, vinyldash303 said:

Swap a Cummins R2.8 in it as well

I Hear they're going to have a diesel option for 2021, I dont know exactly which engine that will be though. 

[Real_PhillBert]

Just now, vinyldash303 said:

Probably the ecodiesel v6. that will be cool.

That would be my guess as well. 

[Cereal5]

I’m so glad diesels are starting to come in smaller forms here. Maybe one day I’ll get my wish of more diesel options in cars. Too bad by then no one will sell cars in the US.

[AlwaysFSX]

2 minutes ago, Cereal5 said:

I’m so glad diesels are starting to come in smaller forms here. Maybe one day I’ll get my wish of more diesel options in cars. Too bad by then no one will sell cars in the US.

We need diesel options that are slightly bigger than what we're getting too. So far it's just small ones and large ones.

[Cereal5]

5 minutes ago, AlwaysFSX said:

We need diesel options that are slightly bigger than what we're getting too. So far it's just small ones and large ones.

That would assume diesel takes the place of gas, meaning the majority of the market. I think we both know that’s not happening. That said, if you need to warrant a bigger diesel in a half ton, buy a bigger truck. If you want a smaller diesel in a 3/4 ton, you don’t need a 3/4 ton. As for cars, I just want a diesel golf hatch or rabbit pick up with anti-lag  (rabbit pick up when? 2022?)

[PandaCopyRight]

2 minutes ago, Cereal5 said:

That would assume diesel takes the place of gas, meaning the majority of the market. I think we both know that’s not happening. That said, if you need to warrant a bigger diesel in a half ton, buy a bigger truck. If you want a smaller diesel in a 3/4 ton, you don’t need a 3/4 ton. As for cars, I just want a diesel golf hatch or rabbit pick up with anti-lag  (rabbit pick up when? 2022?)

hey, come to europe where one of the most popular engine options for cars is a 1.9l or a 2.0l turbo diesel 

[AlwaysFSX]

4 minutes ago, Cereal5 said:

That would assume diesel takes the place of gas, meaning the majority of the market. I think we both know that’s not happening. That said, if you need to warrant a bigger diesel in a half ton, buy a bigger truck. If you want a smaller diesel in a 3/4 ton, you don’t need a 3/4 ton. As for cars, I just want a diesel golf hatch or rabbit pick up with anti-lag  (rabbit pick up when? 2022?)

Welllllll what we can't get with HP in a diesel half ton I'd like to make up with more torque. I dunno about you but I like to uh, merge quicker.

[Bitter]

2 hours ago, vetali said:

Funny enough, in my experience the socket method works much better than the extractors designed to remove locking lugnuts.

 

Like I said though, if OEMs put rotating sleeves on their kits they would be a lot better. 

We remove them by heating them with an inductive coil to destroy the temper of the steel then while it's still hot hammering on a fluted extractor, they come off just the same as a lug nut then! Actually the soft steel capped lugnuts that Chrysler uses as OEM are harder to remove! The soft steel just grinds off and we usually have to torch the stud right out through the wheel, sometimes damaging the wheel in the process. We had a F150 lugnut snap off the hex portion a couple times too, that's not so fun either, similar situation as the Chrysler capped nut but at least it's harder steel we're working with. If you get it really hot you can usually blow it through with the stud and then use a wood block and sledge hammer to beat the wheel off while the steel slag is still soft.

[Guest]

3 hours ago, PandaCopyRight said:

i think we were talking about buying the vehicle new?

but yeah, that most likely is a good option 

also the Lada niva can be found used for around 500 euros in near enough perfect condition

But then you do have to drive it

[FuzzyYellow]

17 hours ago, bcredeur97 said:

My mirrors are actually turned all the way out 100% of the time. 

 

A. Because I like them further out than most people i know... mostly because I prefer it. I don’t want to stare at my quarter panel, I want to see what’s next to me

B. In a Miata and at my height and position, this just so happens to be as far outwards as the mirrors can go

 

C... since the car is so narrow and trucks are wide...and I’m below them, their lights line up in that perfect way to be aimed directly at the mirrors which then proceed to reflect all of it  directly into my and my passengers face. One of my little sisters who likes to ride in my car sometimes hates to ride in it at night due to this. And there’s nothing I can do  

 

so yeah miatas... not good night time cars  lol

Believe it or not, when I put coilovers in the accord, there was a noticeable difference in how much other headlights blinded me.

[Cereal5]

5 hours ago, AlwaysFSX said:

Welllllll what we can't get with HP in a diesel half ton I'd like to make up with more torque. I dunno about you but I like to uh, merge quicker.

RAM’s eco diesel makes 420 lb ft. That’s better than the hemi, which I think is he only V8 option. It probably gets 30 or 40% better gas mileage also. I don’t know what Chevy’s diesel makes, not what the Ranger’s diesel is suppose to make.

 

edit: feels bad when my 5.9L makes the same power numbers as a 3.0 V6

[PandaCopyRight]

5 hours ago, RorzNZ said:

But then you do have to drive it

sure ... its probably still in the same condition as it was brand new .. since they havnt changed anything since 1996 ... 

[Guest]

23 minutes ago, PandaCopyRight said:

sure ... its probably still in the same condition as it was brand new .. since they havnt changed anything since 1996 ... 

Porsche 911 has beaten that record by far. 

[PandaCopyRight]

28 minutes ago, RorzNZ said:

Porsche 911 has beaten that record by far. 

 

but the only change from 1977 was the engine in 1996 .... i think it was 1996 .. not sure anymore 

 

[AlwaysFSX]

1 hour ago, Cereal5 said:

RAM’s eco diesel makes 420 lb ft. That’s better than the hemi, which I think is he only V8 option. It probably gets 30 or 40% better gas mileage also. I don’t know what Chevy’s diesel makes, not what the Ranger’s diesel is suppose to make.

 

edit: feels bad when my 5.9L makes the same power numbers as a 3.0 V6

420 lb ft is not enough.

[Kawaii Koneko]

I'm really loving my Lexus LS430 Ultra Luxury that I bought last year. I wasn't even looking at buying Lexus. I was honestly looking at buying an S Class if I went full luxury or an E39 540i with a manual if I went the fun sports sedan route. This car just kind of popped up because a family friend was selling it and really wanted it gone. I could not pass up the price. I was going to flip it and even now with the repairs I have done, I could sell it and make a handsome profit but I've fallen in love with the car.

 

It is just so comfortable and has so many features that are impressive for '04. At 6.5ish 0-60 it isn't that fast but for a two ton car, that V8 moves the car pretty well. Considering it's a full size luxury sedan with a ton of features, that isn't that bad. When you gun it, you feel like you have plenty of power. And it handles surprisingly well for being a boat. I leave it in sport mode all the time since it tightens the handling and I want to be able to dodge dear and animals better. I live in the country so it isn't uncommon to have to break three times for animals when I run out lol.

 

This car has really turned me onto Lexus. What a brand. I can't believe they make such amazing luxury cars but they are extremely reliable. They put BMW and Mercedes to shame when it comes to reliability and I love both those brand. I actually used to own a 190D back in the day.

 

I still really want the 540i and now that I have a super reliable luxury car, I think the BMW is even more appealing. It won't be as big of a deal if it breaks now that I have a good daily car. Originally I was thinking if I bought the 540i as a primary, I would need to buy a Civic or something as a backup but now I think the Lexus will be my primary and BMW will be my fun car.

 

I honestly think the LS430 is one of the best values for those looking to get into a luxury car for under $10k USD. You can get so much car. It even has some modern features like adaptive cruise, breaking for things in the road, and proximity door unlocking/keyless start. On a 2000-2006 car that is pretty impressive. You can get into one of these for $5-10k depending on how pristine you want it and which package/options it has.

 

But you know what. Despite really wanting a fun sports sedan with a manual and being love with the e39, the Mercedes SL55 AMG is really calling to me as a fun weekend car. For the price, it is really hard to beat that performance. And just look at that hard top action. Damn. The car is sexy and fast. Plus, from what I understand, it is super easy to upgrade the supercharger pulley and get some extra HP

 

I'm really thinking that will be the next car I purchase. Definitely not now during the winter. I'm hoping this upcoming summer I can pick one up. I just can't stop thinking about it.

 

[Cereal5]

6 minutes ago, Kawaii Koneko said:

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Is this one of those copy pasta memes?

 

21 minutes ago, AlwaysFSX said:

420 lb ft is not enough.

Yeah you right. I still need to figure out a plan to get my truck up to respectable numbers while building a drift car... that’s gonna suck lol. Time to find a second job

[AlwaysFSX]

Just now, Cereal5 said:

Yeah you right. I still need to figure out a plan to get my truck up to respectable numbers while building a drift car... that’s gonna suck lol. Time to find a second job

increases boost from turbos

 

we gud

[Cereal5]

3 minutes ago, AlwaysFSX said:

increases boost from turbos

 

we gud

I mean i can get about 120hp/200tq or so out of an adjustable waste gate mod and a tuner. Too bad the stock trans is actually worse than bicycle gears