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tripsevens posted:I feel Subaru evolved the Legacy into tragicomedy, Goddamn those headlights look RIDICULOUSLY large.
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I feel like I am the only one in AI who is excited about Cehvy's Camaro z28 and the possibility that they will make one with the top chopped off. 550+ Horsepower? Yeah I could get along with that alright.
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Faerunner posted:Oh boy straight lines how exciting I can understand the other complaints, but I think this is a bit unfair. Sure, it's wasn't designed to be a Miata or a 911, but the thing can turn. It does have IRS, and with a few simple suspension upgrades, they handle pretty well, especially considering their size. I think people look at them wrong due to the last generation... they're definitely more of a grand tourer, up there with the 370Z and company. Check out the Nurburgring Lap Times on Wikipedia if you don't believe me. the 2010 SS came in right behind the Cayman S and Boxster S, and above quite a few notable names, at 8:20. I don't know, maybe I'm just too hopelessly in love with the looks and history of the car, but I feel like it hasn't had a fair chance.
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Anyone in Northern Virginia looking for an internship? Bugatti wants you.
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New Camaro Z/28 Confirmed!quote:This just in from BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet, who has just attended a National Chevrolet Dealer's meeting where among other things, the upcoming Camaro Z28 was confirmed and discussed! Man, I'm SUPER excited for this. I really thought we'd be seeing these on the road this year, but this gives me a bit more time to adjust to what I'm sure will be a crazy price tag. Those are some fat rear end rear tires, too! Holy crap. I wonder how well the adjustable suspension will work.
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Throatwarbler posted:A whole bunch of poo poo just came out at the Chicago Auto show. Sorry, what? This isn't something that's making you jump out of your pants? Redesigned suspension, 550 HORSEPOWER, some shiny new appearance bits, creature comforts like a backup camera, upgraded soundsystem, and embroidered headrests. What's it missing? Especially when compared to the zombiepig charger, I'd take the Chevy all day. e: A gazillion pictures - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=128387 e2: It's supercharged, intercooled, has 6 pot Brembo brakes, ducting from the front fascia to cool the brakes, dual mode exhaust, front splitter... the list goes on and on and on. MrSaturn fucked around with this message at 20:30 on Feb 9, 2011 |
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Feb 9, 2011 20:26
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- Camaro ZL1, with the LSA engine and magnetic dampers.
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PT6A posted:Whoa, whoa... Sync is awesome, not a "useless gadget." (Full disclosure: I work for Big Bill, but) Seconding this. Sync is amazing compared to a lot of the generic bluetooth integration in a lot of cars. I haven't used it with an Android phone, but if you've got an iPhone/Windows Phone, it really is a great experience. On top of that, when did we become so entitled that every car above $20k has to have a sunroof?
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Aug 2, 2011 17:50
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I think that's just because of the goofy grey lipstick around the wheels. If it was body colored, the gap might not look so pronounced.
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Sep 13, 2011 21:20
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Honestly I don't think it's as big of a deal as people are making it out to be. Do you often shift from 2nd to 5th accidentally?
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MiniFoo posted:Holy poo poo, I want an accelerometer display in my car. Then buy this beast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blq0s0hGhXA (don't mind the overly dramatic narration)
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Welp, this happened: Camaro ZL1 by the Numbers: 3.9 Seconds, 184 mph, $54,095 I mean, it's a fair price, and the car is going to be an absolute beast. I think it's still a bit high in comparison to the GT500, which starts at $48k in the States. Gotta say I'm a bit bummed, I was hoping it's come in a bit lower... guess I'm relegated to cross shopping the Camaro SS and the Boss Mustang. MrSaturn fucked around with this message at 16:48 on Nov 15, 2011 |
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Jesus Christ, Lincoln. 2013 Lincoln MKS evolves new nose, bigger brakes Looks like a goddamned baleen whale. e: looks like they designed its mom, too...  2013 Lincoln MKT shows its toothier grin MrSaturn fucked around with this message at 06:30 on Nov 17, 2011 |
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Nov 17, 2011 06:28
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That says twin turbo, right?
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Devyl posted:My point is Americans are still trying to push box-shaped vehicles through turns on race tracks. ZL1? Box. CTS-V? Box. Mustang GT? Not as boxy, but still big. I normally associate well-handling track-ready cars with being a bit more aerodynamic. Somewhat related, and at the very least interesting: quote:The 1969 Dodge Daytona had a drag coefficient (cd) of just 0.28, better than most cars made in the 1990s. It would have produced even less drag, if it weren't for the tall spoiler (added to keep the rear wheels on the ground at high speeds), but still achieved 200 mph (set by Buddy Baker on March 24, 1970, at 200.447 mph around Talladega). source: https://www.allpar.com/model/superbird.html I mean, the Daytona/Super bird was pretty much just a box with a nose on it. Is that what you want?  
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leica posted:Those must be vents to cool the blinker fluid. Why does the Corvette Stingray have so many vents? Here's why: http://www.autoblog.com/2013/01/27/why-does-the-corvette-stingray-have-so-many-vents-heres-why/ e: transmission and differential cooling, I believe. MrSaturn fucked around with this message at 02:49 on Jan 28, 2013 |
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Jan 28, 2013 02:46
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IOwnCalculus posted:I don't think so, actually - I don't see any mention of calling the 420hp CTS a CTS-V. I get two possibilities out of this. One, GM could be discontinuing the CTS-V altogether, but I doubt that. The Gen 1 and 2 CTS-V were both released a year after their platform. I'm not sure I'm convinced this 2014 model is a full on platform update, but that may be what's happening. No way they'd cut the power on the CTS-V unless it was significantly lighter than the present one.
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Mar 18, 2013 20:54
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It's pretty tough to see out of the bell end of the current one, so I can't imagine it'll be much better. I can't see anything parked directly behind me if I'm on a slight incline in mine.
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Mar 26, 2013 03:25
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Pretty sure those are the same wheels I have on my CTS-V. 
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blk96gt posted:Yeah they're not cheap. But other than a Dodge Charger, where else can I get a high horsepower RWD car with four doors and decent room in the back seat for less than $50,000? Maybe one of the German's have something that I'm just missing? Used CTS-V falls happily below $50k. And they're quick. Powerful quick. 
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blk96gt posted:True. I've looked at and driven them as well and really liked them. My main issue was the back seat room. I tend to haul adults around pretty often, so back seat room is also a big factor. We also have a kid so having a lot of trunk space is key as well, which this had a surprising amount of trunk space. There's plenty of room in the back seat for real live adults. I recently did a road trip from DC to Charlotte with 4 people in the car, and we were all plenty comfortable. My lone complaint with the trunk is that the back seat doesn't fold down. There's a porthole for skis or whatever, but I can't fit my bike through that! 
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blk96gt posted:Yeah I guess you're right. I rode in the back of my buddy's V a few times and I had to slouch due to my head hitting the back window. Leg room was alright as well, but overall I didn't think it had near the room in the back seat and the trunk that the SS does. Only the middle part of the seat folds down in the SS as well, so they are similar in that arena. I've got the second generation V (2009-2013 I think, mine is a 2010), it's supercharged, and has been awesome. I don't drive all that much, I barely ticked off 3000 miles this past year of ownership, but it's been fantastically reliable. I've only had to do the one oil change since I got it last year, and change my wiper blades. lovely gas mileage, but that's to be expected from 556hp, I think.
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Throatwarbler posted:I wish we would make it a rule and not allow those kinds of posts any more. Who actually wants to read that poo poo for pages and pages? "Oh look some part of car 1 looks like car 2. See I am an expert on cars" I'd happily second that. Has there been any information released about the MSRP for the new z06?
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 And what exactly was your experience with? A 1986 Chevy Celebrity?
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Ineptus Mechanicus posted:At this point Chrysler could just hire Eminem to take a big steamy dump in the middle of a Detroit street and it would still be the best commercial of the three. Then the lady from the ford commercial could come pick it up and make some FRESH SOIL!
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Whoa, really? How did that work?
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loving hell that's fantastic. My CTS-V gets a paltry 13.7mpg in the real world. I'd kill for ~20.
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HotCanadianChick posted:Sadly, that is pretty much the opposite tack to take re: timelessly beautiful automotive styling. If you're trying to say the 1959 cadillac is not timelessly beautiful, you can choke on a bag of hell.  (if that's not what you're saying, then good. You're correct.)
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