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Summertime - 2001 Camaro Z28 Rest of the time - 2007 Grand Prix GT (Supercharged)  Both are fast, fun, and are the only two domestic vehicles in my entire apartment complex 
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Aug 27, 2012 00:58
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Aug 27, 2012 01:02
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Is it just me, or are those previous-generation Hyundai Sonata taillights?
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Aug 27, 2012 02:42
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They are. Another example of this stuff would be the Lamborgini Diablo having 300zx head lights or the McLaren F1 having VW Corrado side mirrors. It happens.
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Aug 27, 2012 02:46
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kastein posted:Steering and brake hydraulics are on the same pump? Who thought THAT was a good idea? I might be retarded, but I'd rather have separate systems, so a brake failure won't also take out my steering or vice versa. If I can't stop at least I want to be able to dodge... GM uses a system called Hydroboost that uses power steering pressure for brake assist on lots of cars and trucks, particularly diesel trucks. My wife's Astro van had it for space reasons, and we never had any trouble out of it. Ford uses it, too. In fact, I believe that Hydroboost showed up in the turbo Buick Regals back in the '80s.
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Aug 27, 2012 02:57
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Darchangel posted:GM uses a system called Hydroboost that uses power steering pressure for brake assist on lots of cars and trucks, particularly diesel trucks. My wife's Astro van had it for space reasons, and we never had any trouble out of it. Ford uses it, too. true, but don't you still get brake function (albeit with no power assist) if the unit goes bad, like a vacuum booster? The old bendix ABS system used on the XJs and (from what Goober Peas said, anyways, I might be misunderstanding it) the similar system used on older Audis has a nitrogen charged reservoir and an electric hydro pump plus a large amount of goofy valve crap and other stuff to make it all work with the ABS system, and if your hydro pump fails, you get what amounts to a semi random number of brake applications before the pedal simply goes to the floor and you don't stop. I know that's what happens on the Jeeps, just not sure on the Audis. It's essentially a game of automobile russian roulette and even better, the hydro pump is known for failing frequently, while apparently the "bomb" or nitro-charged reservoir on the Audis is also known for failing frequently. The Jeep setup was put on an extended warranty after a large number of them failed, but that doesn't do you much good if it pops and sends you to a firey death. Here, have another failure prone part to replace the one that failed! I guess I really should stop derailing and post some pics of this junk to the horrible failures thread.
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Aug 27, 2012 03:21
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Professor Bling posted:
Now that's a keeper.  How's it run? And if it's not too much to ask, how much was it?
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Aug 27, 2012 03:22
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Professor Bling posted:
I need one of these in my life.
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Aug 27, 2012 03:35
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kastein posted:true, but don't you still get brake function (albeit with no power assist) if the unit goes bad, like a vacuum booster? The old bendix ABS system used on the XJs and (from what Goober Peas said, anyways, I might be misunderstanding it) the similar system used on older Audis has a nitrogen charged reservoir and an electric hydro pump plus a large amount of goofy valve crap and other stuff to make it all work with the ABS system, and if your hydro pump fails, you get what amounts to a semi random number of brake applications before the pedal simply goes to the floor and you don't stop. I know that's what happens on the Jeeps, just not sure on the Audis. It's essentially a game of automobile russian roulette and even better, the hydro pump is known for failing frequently, while apparently the "bomb" or nitro-charged reservoir on the Audis is also known for failing frequently. What fuckwit would design a brake system that flat out fails if the power-assist doesn't work? That's not only stupid, but a lawsuit waiting to happen. And, yes, the Hydroboost act just like a vacuum-assisted system if the hydraulic pressure fails/pump dies,, whatever. Stiff, but it still brakes. Edit - wrong images thread.
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Aug 27, 2012 05:33
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Parked behind a giant wiener while on vacation in Newport, RI last week. 
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Aug 27, 2012 05:42
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Priss In Plate posted:Now that's a keeper. Runs decent, has a bit of a problem with low idle after it gets warmed up, but the real issue is the surprise cooling problem (either the thermostat's borked or the rad's gone bad). Analog clock in the dash still works, though! As does the cigarette lighter. Automatic, which I don't prefer but am okay with, but original paint and interior, and only 66k on the clock  I dropped $4000 on it, probably wouldn't have gone so high had I known about the cooling issue but it didn't come up on the test drive, just the very hilly drive back.
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Aug 27, 2012 06:50
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kastein posted:Steering and brake hydraulics are on the same pump? Who thought THAT was a good idea? I might be retarded, but I'd rather have separate systems, so a brake failure won't also take out my steering or vice versa. If I can't stop at least I want to be able to dodge... Try driving an old Citron with hydropneumatic suspension sometime. Power steering, brakes and suspension all run on the same hydraulic system. It wasn't until the C5 in 2001 that they went to separate braking and power steering systems. They may have been quirky, but boy could those Citrons stop! KozmoNaut fucked around with this message at 13:52 on Aug 27, 2012 |
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Aug 27, 2012 11:15
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kastein posted:you get what amounts to a semi random number of brake applications before the pedal simply goes to the floor and you don't stop. All cars made in North America are mandated to have a direct mechanical link between the drivers foot and the brake system in case the "assist" part fails, which amounts to a super stiff pedal. EDIT: Content, my 89 Supra 
Zuiko-Digital fucked around with this message at 13:49 on Aug 27, 2012 |
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Aug 27, 2012 13:47
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Zuiko-Digital posted:All cars made in North America are mandated to have a direct mechanical link between the drivers foot and the brake system in case the "assist" part fails, which amounts to a super stiff pedal. Holy poo poo. I've never noticed MKIIIs have such awesome dashes.
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Aug 28, 2012 03:23
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Had this car about a month now, only just getting round to posting it in here. I fell in love with the little thing when I drove one at Goodwood about three years ago, so knew it would only be a matter of time. Only two years old, great condition, full dealer warranty etc, and I love it.    
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Aug 28, 2012 23:08
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Hey, Whats the pod? My father just got a 500 twin-air and the only option they offer here is sat-nav for $600 bucks.
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Aug 29, 2012 00:29
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As a proud owner of my very first car, I shall dedicate this picture.
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Aug 29, 2012 01:00
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tobu posted:Hey, Whats the pod? My father just got a 500 twin-air and the only option they offer here is sat-nav for $600 bucks. Turbo pressure gauge and shift light. I think they're located on the bottom left side of the wheel in the US versions.
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Aug 29, 2012 10:15
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primelaw posted:As a proud owner of my very first car, I shall dedicate this picture. Is the car's mileage too shameful to mention?
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Aug 29, 2012 15:01
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Gorillian Dollars posted:Is the car's mileage too shameful to mention? It's not that bad. 20 City/28 Highway. I pretty much only drive on the highway to work/college anyways and it's a heck of a lot cheaper than driving the Ford Explorer I was driving everyday. EDIT: Has about 107,000 miles on it. primelaw fucked around with this message at 16:40 on Aug 29, 2012 |
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Aug 29, 2012 15:10
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I think the question was: how many miles are on the car?
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Aug 29, 2012 15:28
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primelaw posted:As a proud owner of my very first car, I shall dedicate this picture. That thing right there isn't just a car, that is what freedom looks like 
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Aug 29, 2012 22:56
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VolumeOverTalent posted:Turbo pressure gauge and shift light. I think they're located on the bottom left side of the wheel in the US versions. Hmmm, The twin-air has a turbo on its 875 cc I2. - I wonder if it's compatible. Fiat Australia though doesn't actually appear to be awake because we cannot find anyone who wants to sell us stuff for it.
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Aug 29, 2012 23:18
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primelaw posted:As a proud owner of my very first car, I shall dedicate this picture. Congrats man! The first car is always special. Just don't cover it in stick-on crap from Auto Zone and you'll be fine!
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Aug 29, 2012 23:35
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Rhyno posted:Just don't cover it in stick-on crap from Auto Zone and you'll be fine! EDIT: Paint it red with flames for extra imaginary horsepower! Gorillian Dollars fucked around with this message at 18:14 on Aug 30, 2012 |
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Aug 30, 2012 13:36
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Rhyno posted:Congrats man! The first car is always special. Bullshit, if he adds a Type-R badge or some racing stripes, that is at least 15 extra HP right there 
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Aug 30, 2012 16:20
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movax posted:Bullshit, if he adds a Type-R badge or some racing stripes, that is at least 15 extra HP right there if it ain't a type R it ain't a tight car
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Aug 30, 2012 17:34
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First cars always get the best stories.  My first car I have never owned in the winter, and bought and sold 3 separate times for 3 different prices. Good luck! Current beater.  97 Maxima. At lest its a 5 speed. Preoptopus fucked around with this message at 20:19 on Aug 30, 2012 |
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Aug 30, 2012 20:11
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Not mine directly, but my brother just bought what appears to be a nearly rust-free 5-speed 1988 Subaru GL wagon, in Alaska no less. I'm more than a little bit jealous.
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Aug 30, 2012 20:45
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The Third Man posted:Not mine directly, but my brother just bought what appears to be a nearly rust-free 5-speed 1988 Subaru GL wagon, in Alaska no less. I'm more than a little bit jealous. With NY plates?
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Aug 30, 2012 20:54
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Looks like NY plates at first glance, but isn't. NY plates have a dark blue or black section at the top. NY:  AK: 
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Aug 30, 2012 22:03
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Let me know if this is too much of a photo bomb. My car is finally back from the paint shop.    
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Aug 31, 2012 02:35
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There is no such thing as too much of a pretty 80s monte carlo. Those cars had some 80's badass class.
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Aug 31, 2012 03:13
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Not enough of a photo bomb.
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Aug 31, 2012 04:26
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That car is loving awesome.
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Aug 31, 2012 19:00
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kastein posted:Not enough of a photo bomb.
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Aug 31, 2012 19:35
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Here's some photos I took while I made a kijiji ad for it                
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Aug 31, 2012 20:46
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Zuiko-Digital posted:Here's some photos I took while I made a kijiji ad for it :( edit: Im sorry you might have to sell it. Ill pay you to let me drive it for 2 years instead of storing it.
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Cage posted:That car looks so good, I hate how a lot of cars in the 90s started throwing curves everywhere. Ill take an 80s supra over a 90s anyday. Any chance we can get a link to the ad? Just curious how much youre asking for. http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-trucks-1989-Toyota-Supra-Turbo-Targa-Red-with-Grey-interior-W0QQAdIdZ409354655 Reason I'm asking so much is due to my attachment to it, if I can't get close to what I'm asking, then I'll just store it and deal with the problems 2 years down the road.
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