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No one cares about batteries. We care about awesome AI car poo poo.   (technically a boat motor, but it's still AI as hell)  
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CharlesM posted:That's... crazy...? Yeah, who the hell let her climb on the car? 
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Jan 5, 2013 15:56
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Every time I see these, I wonder how the hell they tune that thing to run with the air going into the cylinders at roughly the temperature of the sun.
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Jan 5, 2013 16:13
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IOwnCalculus posted:Every time I see these, I wonder how the hell they tune that thing to run with the air going into the cylinders at roughly the temperature of the sun.
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Jan 5, 2013 16:48
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IOwnCalculus posted:Every time I see these, I wonder how the hell they tune that thing to run with the air going into the cylinders at roughly the temperature of the sun. I think underneath the second supercharger there is a air to water intercooler.
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Jan 5, 2013 16:48
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cursedshitbox posted:In a sick way I like the painted DMC-12.. Yeah, it's definitely different then the "Back To The Future conversion" which is pretty much the only look you ever see on those cars besides stock.
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Jan 5, 2013 17:02
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I always wonder how the motor mounts like that when turning.
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Jan 5, 2013 18:33
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kastein posted:I always wonder how the motor mounts like that when turning. I don't think those cars spend much time turning at any sort of speed
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Jan 5, 2013 19:46
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kastein posted:I always wonder how the motor mounts like that when turning. Drag cars usually bolt the engine directly to the frame, or have aluminum solid mounts.
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Jan 5, 2013 20:24
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Needs some more Lotus love before the company goes under (all from the LotusTalk.com forums):     
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cursedshitbox posted:In a sick way I like the painted DMC-12. Since I've never driven one of these, how fast is it? Google gives 1700-1900lbs for the chassis and ~140hp for the engine, so 12.1 - 13.6 lb/hp. That's near the figure of a BMW 335i so it must be one hell of a sleeper. SwashedBuckles fucked around with this message at 00:13 on Jan 6, 2013 |
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Jan 6, 2013 00:11
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ultimateforce posted:And that is why we were stuck with the piece of poo poo BP and FS-DE combination for so long in actual Mazda cars. How is the BP a piece of poo poo? I can agree with the FS, but the BP is an awesome motor.
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Jan 6, 2013 05:16
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Went to go karting today and found the Porsche Club of America was having a party.
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Jan 6, 2013 07:04
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Click for bigger.  
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Jan 6, 2013 08:41
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Cage posted:Click for bigger. My erection upon seeing this is mirroring the torque curve. Ever higher.
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Jan 6, 2013 11:01
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Slavvy posted:My erection upon seeing this is mirroring the torque curve. The torque curve is pretty drat ideal and rather flat. You should see a doctor for your impotence.
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Jan 6, 2013 14:15
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Conspicuous consumption.
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Jan 6, 2013 15:48
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angryhampster posted:Conspicuous consumption. There's not giving a gently caress, and then there's this. The only way that picture is any more awesome is if those jerry cans are filled with used oil they are planning to dump in a lake. e- the Iwo flag is a nice touch
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Jan 6, 2013 15:59
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angryhampster posted:Conspicuous consumption. The greatest irony being it still gets better mileage than the H2 or H3. The 6.5 is rated for 14MPG but the H2 is rated for 10.4 MPG on average.
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Jan 6, 2013 16:02
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It's not like mileage matters much to you if you drive one of those enormous motorhomes around anyway. Those things are like an Iraqi oil fire. Plus they occasionally destroy the gas station when they pull in to get something. 
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Jan 6, 2013 16:10
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SwashedBuckles posted:Since I've never driven one of these, how fast is it? Google gives 1700-1900lbs for the chassis and ~140hp for the engine, so 12.1 - 13.6 lb/hp. That's near the figure of a BMW 335i so it must be one hell of a sleeper. Its pretty drat quick for what it is. on the little 12" tires it'll burn them through third gear. His other one was basically just a bare metal shell. I could pick the back end up and move it around like an old vw beetle. The diesel pushers are good for 6-8mpg usually. Just like the big rear end eagle/prevost/GM/MCI coaches. They're thirsty. MCI built the MCI-8 (iirc) with a 12v71 in the back. Fuel economy? HAHA.
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Seat Safety Switch posted:It's not like mileage matters much to you if you drive one of those enormous motorhomes around anyway. Those things are like an Iraqi oil fire. They are basically medium duty trucks with a bunch of plastic poo poo strapped to the frame. They will get better mileage than some SUVs.
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Jan 6, 2013 19:24
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So I swapped my mustang lights recently, and when I pulled out the housings, I decided to replace the bulbs too. Here's why:  The bulb was the original bulb, now twelve and half years old. I was tempted to post it in Horrible Mechanical Failures, because it's the opposite of one.
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Jan 7, 2013 02:49
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" AI car poo poo"            
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Jan 7, 2013 04:08
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I need this in my life.
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Jan 7, 2013 04:18
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Krakkles posted:So I swapped my mustang lights recently, and when I pulled out the housings, I decided to replace the bulbs too. Typical behavior for a bottom-shelf cheap halogen bulb. They're not the brightest, but they last pretty much forever. Had one on my car a few weeks ago decide that after I slammed on my brakes for an idiot pulling out in front of me it was time to crap out; I've cautiously concluded that was a coincidence. Probably the stock bulb from when the car was new in 1999 too.
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Jan 7, 2013 04:18
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VikingSkull posted:I need this in my life.  One exists and your in the auction world, so thats already a better chance than most. http://automotivemileposts.com/mark31970dualcowlphaetonshowcar.html
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Jan 7, 2013 04:21
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Cars from the 70's are so goddamn boring, they don't have the slightest bit of styl
Ok so clearly this car isn't from the 70's, way too classy.
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Jan 7, 2013 04:25
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If I ever bought a Pagani I would also never take the plastic wrap off and just drive it like that. I never realized this was a thing but the US Air Force operates Pontiac G8 GTs as "chase cars" to assist with U2s taking off. They are being replaced with Camaros.  http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-autos-u2-chase-cars-20121119,0,2750231.story
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Jan 7, 2013 04:27
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Krakkles posted:The bulb was the original bulb, now twelve and half years old. What am I missing? Other than lens damage or a bad seal that allows moisture in the housing this entirely within expected service life.
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Jan 7, 2013 04:48
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Preoptopus posted:" AI car poo poo" As much as I love those magnificently ridiculous muscle cars with more dedicated blowers than a Bangkok brothel, you just can't go past the understated elegance of a classic coupe.
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Jan 7, 2013 04:48
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I need to know more about this car. Google Images reverse search shows me no love.
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Motronic posted:What am I missing? Other than lens damage or a bad seal that allows moisture in the housing this entirely within expected service life. I guess with the number of bulbs I've had to replace, I've come to expect maybe a 2-3 year life. I dunno, maybe it's no big deal.
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Jan 7, 2013 06:23
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In the near 10 years I've owned cars (all used) I think I've replaced one headlight bulb and one indicator bulb. To contribute, here's a clean E39: 
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Throatwarbler posted:If I ever bought a Pagani I would also never take the plastic wrap off and just drive it like that. The government has a thing for muscle cars. The even inadvertently killed the first wave of muscle cars with one!  quote:Imagine you’re aboard a commercial jet as it waits in the queue for takeoff. You look out the window and see a car pull up behind a passenger jet that’s already on the runway. Not just any car, but a rare 1970 Plymouth Superbird. Link
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Jan 7, 2013 07:06
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Parked like a boss.
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Squeeze posted:Parked like a boss. I drove by a Gallardo a couple of days ago that was so scared of the curb when parking that he was covering about a third of the traffic lane instead... Surely that has a higher likelyhood of someone clipping you and doing more damage than the curb ever could.  I know it's a wide car but the parking spot was more than large enough for it.
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