[jimmydean]

 

[DaveW]

Oh, I've seen the stats re micro EVs taking over the Chinese market. They already have fantastic traffic there. A few hundred million more (small) cars will make that even better.

Just not relevant to my life.

And you're buying about 40% of how many EV's Europe buys.
My comment was about the state of the whole industry not 1 minor irelevant niche location.

 

[Westy]

What we need is touchscreen keyboards on our computers

FTFY

 

[stevew]

Made me wonder how long the us car makers will be able to compete globally.

word on the street....new model

 

[jimmydean]

Boomers gonna Boom

Electric Vehicles/Hybrids using lithium type battery packs are prohibited in competitive events. If driven to NCCC events, they should be parked 30 feet minimum from structures or other vehicles.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/articles/bans-e-ray-from-competition/

 

[Changleen]

Boomers gonna Boom

https://www.corvetteforum.com/articles/bans-e-ray-from-competition/

What a bunch of twats. Ya live in the past, ya lost.

 

[stevew]

the sound

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www.instagram.com

 

[jimmydean]

 

[Changleen]

This is pretty bad ass.

This Chinese Electric Supercar Can Drive on Three Wheels, Jump in the Air

The BYD YangWang U9 is an electric quad-motor supercar with a clever suspension that lets it drive on three wheels and hop in the air.

www.thedrive.com

You need to nipple yourself.

 

[jimmydean]

No Reserve: 2019 Ford GT Carbon Series

Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: 2019 Ford GT Carbon Series at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #105,423.

bringatrailer.com

 

[jimmydean]

Ok, I might be on board with this.

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-Porsche-Boxster-Hillsboro-d408_L28766#listing=346580785

+

 

[eric strt6]

 

[dump]

As a city dweller in north america, I can relate to this.

What makes biking dangerous is all the cars. What makes the bus so slow is all the cars. What makes it so everything is too far away to walk is all the space we have to reserve for the cars.

-Adam Kotsko

 

[jimmydean]

 

[Jm_]

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That one is pretty screwed up, the Savagegeese guys did a pretty extensive test against the GT3 and it finished damn near at the exact same time as the regular GT3, which makes a lot of sense. The RS is way faster (on a course) with way more downforce. Also way more expensive with way more exotic engineering. Even the regular GT3 was putting down significantly faster numbers in the turns than the Z06, but the Z06 was beating it on the straights and accelerations. The Z06 wasn't slow in the turns, but there was some significant difference. Due to there not really being any significant difference in the turns in this test...I don't consider it to be a valid comparison between the GT3 RS and the Z06. The Savagegeese did it on the same day with the same tires, same tester, with teams from both manufacturers to help ensure as similar conditions and setups as possible. The Z06 did slightly edge out the GT3...but close enough that it's obvious the GT3 is the actual competition and how Chevrolet benchmarked it.

 

[4xBoy]

 

[jimmydean]

That one is pretty screwed up, the Savagegeese guys did a pretty extensive test against the GT3 and it finished damn near at the exact same time as the regular GT3, which makes a lot of sense. The RS is way faster (on a course) with way more downforce. Also way more expensive with way more exotic engineering. Even the regular GT3 was putting down significantly faster numbers in the turns than the Z06, but the Z06 was beating it on the straights and accelerations. The Z06 wasn't slow in the turns, but there was some significant difference. Due to there not really being any significant difference in the turns in this test...I don't consider it to be a valid comparison between the GT3 RS and the Z06. The Savagegeese did it on the same day with the same tires, same tester, with teams from both manufacturers to help ensure as similar conditions and setups as possible. The Z06 did slightly edge out the GT3...but close enough that it's obvious the GT3 is the actual competition and how Chevrolet benchmarked it.

Considering the price difference? Not bad, I say.

 

[Jm_]

Considering the price difference? Not bad, I say.

Not at all, normally equipped a regular GT3 is 200K+ territory. I'm not sure if anyone can get one under 250K.

 

[jimmydean]

Not at all, normally equipped a regular GT3 is 200K+ territory. I'm not sure if anyone can get one under 250K.

My Z06 spec'd out at $138k. No carbon wheels or brakes, though. It would be 18 months out, but still faster than a GT3.

 

[jimmydean]

1982 Chevrolet Citation Hatchback Coupe X11 | Phoenix Arizona | Rare Performance Motorcars

Spring Special! FREE SHIPPING TO YOUR DOOR INCLUDED IN PRICE!! 10,500 ORIGINAL MILES ABSOLUTE TIME CAPSULE SURVIVOR! 1982 CHEVROLET CITATION X11 SPORT HA...

rpmotorcars.com

 

[jimmydean]

Might look at this, but it's not exciting. There is an '04 350z with new clutch and new timing belt with only 80k miles that is also tempting.


'08 G37 6 speed.

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-INFINITI-G37-Hillsboro-d1036_L28766#listing=354539485?utm_content=bodyListingImg

 

[maxyedor]

Okay, what did I miss, when did used head gasket annihilators become six figure automobiles?

 

[Changleen]

Interesting report on actual battery degradation in EVs, TL;DR it’s probably better than you think.

New Study: How Long Do Electric Car Batteries Last?

We get a lot of questions from our community about electric car batteries. That is partly because the cost of battery replacement is so high (more on that later), but it is also due to limited information.

www.recurrentauto.com

 

[Westy]

Okay, what did I miss, when did used head gasket annihilators become six figure automobiles?

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Askin' price and gettin' price are two different things. Maybe the spare tire is full of cocaine.

https://www.carmax.com/cars/subaru/wrx/sti

 

[boogenman]

Okay, what did I miss, when did used head gasket annihilators become six figure automobiles?

View attachment 193290

I just looked it up with my fancy apprasal tools, average wholesale is $94,000

 

[canadmos]

They only made 209 of those things, so they are kind of special. And now that the STi has ended production, that isn't going to help things.

 

[Jm_]

And a front wheel drive civic R is faster.

 

[jimmydean]

All running on sustainable fuels.

Sebastian Vettel to drive legendary F1 car collection at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Sebastian Vettel will be taking some of his iconic car collection up the famous Goodwood Hill in July, but on synthetic fuel...

www.planetf1.com

“I’m a passionate racer and it’s important to me that we continue to enjoy driving iconic racing cars today and in the future, but that we do so in a responsible way.”

 

[boogenman]

We have recently seen a ton of the WRX fanbois trading in their Subarus for the Hyundai Elantra N. It must be getting some good press somewhere.

 

[maxyedor]

Askin' price and gettin' price are two different things. Maybe the spare tire is full of cocaine.

https://www.carmax.com/cars/subaru/wrx/sti

I just looked it up with my fancy apprasal tools, average wholesale is $94,000

So I should be calling Givemethevin.com from Carmax's lot then? Buy for $40k, sell to wholesaler, take profit and invest in a Taycan Sport Tourismo? Sounds more reasonable than NFTs.

BRB, off to research my new investment strategy.

 

[Toshi]

So I should be calling Givemethevin.com from Carmax's lot then? Buy for $40k, sell to wholesaler, take profit and invest in a Taycan Sport Tourismo? Sounds more reasonable than NFTs.

BRB, off to research my new investment strategy.

you missed the S209 bit on the pricey one

 

[boogenman]

you missed the S209 bit on the pricey one

Exactly
Apparently it is elusive and exclusive....
2019 Subaru STI S209 first drive: Elusive and exclusive (autoweek.com)

 

[jonKranked]

Boomers gonna Boom

https://www.corvetteforum.com/articles/bans-e-ray-from-competition/

what, are they worried an EV is gonna interfere with their jitterbug?

 

[Westy]

I too am about to hit my vacation accrual limit. But my use it or lose it sick day bank is about to roll over and I didn't want to get out of bed this morning so using one up.

 

[Westy]

what, are they worried an EV is gonna interfere with their jitterbug?

Every Corvette owner I have met is desperately trying to relive 1972. A lot like the DH forum but a few decades earlier.

 

[jonKranked]

Every Corvette owner I have met is desperately trying to relive 1972. A lot like the DH forum but a few decades earlier.

I'm going downhilling in less than 2 weeks

 

[6thElement]

So I should be calling Givemethevin.com from Carmax's lot then? Buy for $40k, sell to wholesaler, take profit and invest in a Taycan Sport Tourismo? Sounds more reasonable than NFTs.

BRB, off to research my new investment strategy.

That's the site I was trying to remember earlier today that you'd posted as a suggestion to me before, sold our camper, now need to sell the pickup, thanks.

 

[jimmydean]

what, are they worried an EV is gonna interfere with their jitterbug?

It's REALLY fast.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

90,000 old BMWs too dangerous to drive due to airbag recall, maker says

Aging Takata airbags can have a 50% failure rate, so what are you waiting for?

arstechnica.com

 

[dump]

90,000 old BMWs too dangerous to drive due to airbag recall, maker says

Aging Takata airbags can have a 50% failure rate, so what are you waiting for?

arstechnica.com

My good friend had an E46, 330i, manual. It became his dog hauling car over time and he would let me use it when I visited town. The handling of that thing was sublime.