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| Golf GTI / R / R32 |
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196 | 0.02% |
| Impreza WRX / STi |
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133 | 0.01% |
| Mazdaspeed 3 |
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92 | 0.01% |
| Veloster Turbo |
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20 | 0.00% |
| Focus ST |
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149 | 0.01% |
| Other Hot Hatch |
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230 | 0.02% |
| Elantra GT |
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1000001 | 99.92% |
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Larrymer posted:It's Rhyno. His posts practically invite people to make fun of him. sorry friend. Was a bit testy which wasnt your fault. my apologies. Very nice looking gti
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Nov 6, 2017 14:22
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He's been around long enough (and knew the answer to his question obviously before asking it). I wouldn't try to burn a newer poster or somebody I didn't recognize. Take it easy, internet defender.
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Larrymer posted:Back OT, I bought a hot hatch. 2017 Sport w/DSG. Here's the last time it'll be clean and not have any door dents. Get a ceramic coating applied and it'll be relatively clean all the time.
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Nov 6, 2017 14:24
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Etrips posted:Get a ceramic coating applied and it'll be relatively clean all the time. does ceramic protect from the next 5 months of salt, sand, and calcium chloride that will be sprayed all over the car anytime he drives it on a michigan road? seriously asking *edit - I had my chemical de-icer names confused Modus Man fucked around with this message at 14:34 on Nov 6, 2017 |
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Nov 6, 2017 14:29
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Etrips posted:Get a ceramic coating applied and it'll be relatively clean all the time. I will likely just wash it and apply a good sealant if I can before it gets too cold. Works pretty well and lasts for a few months. I was able to do that with my last car during the winter and just spray it off once a week at the pay and spray and it was still beading off water all winter.
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Nov 6, 2017 14:32
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Laserface posted:Its not unfeasible that the Fiesta could be AWD. I mean there is Fiesta rally cars that are AWD. The "Fiesta" rally cars only share a few body panels and a dashboard with the actual Fiesta. Everything else is pretty much bespoke and nothing like the street cars. https://youtu.be/HME4M0ym5F4 I mean, technically it shows you can fit that stuff in the footprint, but it's been completely repackaged.
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Nov 6, 2017 16:12
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Huh what is the smallest AWD vehicle you can buy in the US? WRX? I guess you can still technically buy a new EVO if you wanted?
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Nov 6, 2017 16:21
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Monkey Fracas posted:Huh what is the smallest AWD vehicle you can buy in the US? WRX? I guess you can still technically buy a new EVO if you wanted? Maybe the Suzuki Alto Works RS-Rs? Kei turbo inter-cooled hot hatches from Japan w/ AWD.    Unless you meant new then heck I dunno. These Altos are 25 years old now so legal for US import.
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Nov 6, 2017 16:26
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There are Suzuki dealers that still have SX4s on the lots.
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Nov 6, 2017 16:28
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KakerMix posted:Maybe the Suzuki Alto Works RS-Rs? Kei turbo inter-cooled hot hatches from Japan w/ AWD. Stop doing that.
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Nov 6, 2017 17:01
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For an actual answer, maybe the Audi TT or Fiat 500x? The Focus RS is smaller than the Impreza.
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Nov 6, 2017 17:29
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Larrymer posted:It's Rhyno. His posts practically invite people to make fun of him. excellent choice, FRiend
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Nov 6, 2017 17:30
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The WRX is a pretty big car.
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Nov 6, 2017 17:30
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BraveUlysses posted:excellent choice, FRiend Why does everyone keep calling me friend? I've already proved I'm less than friendly.  Thanks!
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Nov 6, 2017 19:51
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 I call most folks on the forums friend, it just works really well especially when you are saying something like "perhaps maybe your mother should have postnatally aborted you, friend" it kind of makes it almost nice
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Nov 6, 2017 19:58
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sneakyfrog posted:"perhaps maybe your mother should have postnatally aborted you, friend" Aw. That's sweet.
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Nov 6, 2017 20:42
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The Ferret King posted:Aw. That's sweet. i know right?
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Nov 6, 2017 20:55
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KillHour posted:The "Fiesta" rally cars only share a few body panels and a dashboard with the actual Fiesta. Everything else is pretty much bespoke and nothing like the street cars. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZjePaiteBs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6y5TuaQFI1g The EcoSport, the crossover thing that's the apparent replacement for the Fiesta in the US market, is the only AWD vehicle built on the same platform I'm aware of, but in this case "platform" is a bit looser than it is for a lot of other modern cars. The rear suspension and floorpan layout is completely different, it'd require major surgery to get the EcoSport's rear drive components under a Fiesta unfortunately. edit: KillHour posted:For an actual answer, maybe the Audi TT or Fiat 500x? Got bored and decided to check. Looks like you nailed it. Audi TT seems to be the shortest new AWD car in the US market, with the Jeep Renegade and its platform-mate the Fiat 500X coming in second. The Jeep is technically a half inch shorter body but the wheelbase is identical. Mini Clubman seems to be in third. wolrah fucked around with this message at 23:17 on Nov 6, 2017 |
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Nov 6, 2017 22:58
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thanks for those videos that thing looks rad af
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Nov 6, 2017 23:27
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The R5 rally car is indeed a sexy piece
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Nov 6, 2017 23:52
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wolrah posted:The EcoSport, the crossover thing that's the apparent replacement for the Fiesta in the US market, is the only AWD vehicle built on the same platform I'm aware of, but in this case "platform" is a bit looser than it is for a lot of other modern cars. The rear suspension and floorpan layout is completely different, it'd require major surgery to get the EcoSport's rear drive components under a Fiesta unfortunately. Why would you do that? Just lower an EcoSport and put a fiesta badge on it.
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Nov 7, 2017 01:26
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You can’t really lower an Ecosport much - it isn’t a designed with a lot of ground clearance it’s the body itself that is tall. The Holden Trax is a similar thing (just even more hideous).
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Nov 7, 2017 03:03
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sneakyfrog posted:thanks for those videos that thing looks rad af PaintVagrant posted:The R5 rally car is indeed a sexy piece KillHour posted:Why would you do that? Just lower an EcoSport and put a fiesta badge on it. Obviously after seeing what the rear suspension on the EcoSport looked like and the huge open area in the back of the chassis on the FWD models it was pretty obvious that its rear drive bits wouldn't go in to a Fiesta in any meaningful way, at least not without so much custom work that you may as well just do it all custom like the rally cars As far as lowering an EcoSport, have you seen the things? They're pretty fugly as is and I don't think there's much potential to lower it without going with the tiny wheels like a lovely dropped S-10 in the '90s. I'd rather take my Fiesta to the reasonable limits of FWD than try to make that thing sporty and enjoyable to look at. wolrah fucked around with this message at 04:57 on Nov 7, 2017 |
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Nov 7, 2017 04:53
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In case y’all need a new insurance plan. 
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Nov 8, 2017 01:22
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Mountune USA has a sale, 20% off. "holiday17" code. It works on their Fiesta radiator upgrade....might know what I am asking for Christmas
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Nov 9, 2017 21:50
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PaintVagrant posted:Mountune USA has a sale, 20% off. "holiday17" code. a cobb stage 1 for 485 with coupon uh...... *goes and gets his credit card*
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Nov 9, 2017 22:38
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 thank you coupon friend 
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Nov 9, 2017 23:34
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wolrah posted:Got bored and decided to check. Looks like you nailed it. Audi TT seems to be the shortest new AWD car in the US market, with the Jeep Renegade and its platform-mate the Fiat 500X coming in second. The Jeep is technically a half inch shorter body but the wheelbase is identical. Mini Clubman seems to be in third. CX-3?
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Nov 10, 2017 00:26
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DEUCE SLUICE posted:CX-3? Yeah, that beats the Mini. Totally forgot about those. Actually realized I had missed a few vehicles, and it's been a slow morning. If you interpret AWD as "all four wheels driven in some way" the two door Jeep Wrangler is actually the shortest vehicle for sale in the US today, beating the Audi by a tenth of an inch. If you're more of a stickler on the definition of AWD and require full-time center diff capabilities the Audi TT retains the title for now. In either case, that stupid EcoSport thing will be six inches shorter than either of them when it launches in the US next year. Also the Chevy Trax and its Buick sibling are the same length as the 500X while having a shorter wheelbase. wolrah fucked around with this message at 15:45 on Nov 10, 2017 |
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Nov 10, 2017 15:38
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Put the new wheels on today.  
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Nov 10, 2017 21:01
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Nice. What did they run for the set?
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Nov 10, 2017 21:24
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Tire Rack has blizzaks on new 17's for my Golf R that work out to about $1100 installed, is that about what I should expect to pay?
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Nov 10, 2017 21:40
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EAT FASTER!!!!!! posted:Tire Rack has blizzaks on new 17's for my Golf R that work out to about $1100 installed, is that about what I should expect to pay? I got four 18" blizzaks for $900 installed through costco, might be worth looking into if you have one near you. Even with the membership fee you'd come out ahead, and have a membership for cheap gas.
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Nov 10, 2017 21:52
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EAT FASTER!!!!!! posted:Tire Rack has blizzaks on new 17's for my Golf R that work out to about $1100 installed, is that about what I should expect to pay? I'm pretty sure Blizzaks on 17s for the Forester were a bit cheaper than that. Maybe check alternative sizes? Edit: they were steel wheels, though.
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Nov 10, 2017 21:53
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xsf421 posted:I got four 18" blizzaks for $900 installed through costco, might be worth looking into if you have one near you. Even with the membership fee you'd come out ahead, and have a membership for cheap gas. That's roughly what I spent on my set four years ago. poo poo, they still look good but they're probably at end of life aren't they.
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Nov 10, 2017 21:54
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Oo tasty, Costco would install them (presumably on my existing rims?) for $730. I guess I'd need to get new rims and tires for springtime...
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Nov 10, 2017 22:00
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same model of tire? there are a few different blizzacks
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Nov 10, 2017 22:15
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Huge_Midget posted:Nice. What did they run for the set? Wheels and tires together were about $2100 delivered.
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Nov 11, 2017 01:25
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Just want to say how completely terrible Good Eagle F1 tires are when they're cold. It's been in the 20s-30s here in the mornings recently. I'm guessing the rubber hardens up quite a bit at these temps, because I have been doing accidental peel-outs and understeering at slow speeds. Still no snow in the forecast so I don't want to switch over to my winter tires yet, but I might do it early just to avoid dealing with this.
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Nov 12, 2017 12:25
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They're summer performance tires, that's kind of the point. You should switch to your winter tires once the temperature is consistently below about 40 degrees regardless of preciptiation. I didn't do it yet (next weekend), and I'm regretting it here in SE Michigan even though it hasn't snowed.
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KYOON GRIFFEY JR posted:They're summer performance tires, that's kind of the point. You should switch to your winter tires once the temperature is consistently below about 40 degrees regardless of preciptiation. I didn't do it yet (next weekend), and I'm regretting it here in SE Michigan even though it hasn't snowed. It's still been getting warm enough in KC and now Colorado that I'm still running my summer tires. Once there's actual snow in the forecast I'll switch over.
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