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I think I used to have a model Mercedes like that when I was a kid, not quite as detailed but still pretty fancy  Sound on for this https://i.imgur.com/5jgmTTL.mp4
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mobby_6kl posted:I think I used to have a model Mercedes like that when I was a kid, not quite as detailed but still pretty fancy
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GramCracker posted:Not sure if this goes here or not (I can move it if need be), our JDM Collection is now going live on BAT Those definitely belong here. NSXs are always super cool and as a teen I daydreamed of things like the integra type r and gti-r but despite being tantalisingly close they were always just out of reach.
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How fast do these guys go, adjusted for scale?
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You're not hearing the motors, that's what tiny 1/8 scale sonic booms sound like.
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GramCracker posted:Not sure if this goes here or not (I can move it if need be), our JDM Collection is now going live on BAT Unpopular opinion: wrong thread because I can't afford them (and I am angsty about people with more money than me speculating on cool cars that will never get driven). Cool cars tho
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We can assist with financing if needed....  Some Carrera GT porn for everyone's viewing pleasure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8GVKYPItkc
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MadScientistWorking posted:I feel bad for the other person because it looks like they slammed their car right into the curb. Well it's just like the real thing
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That's a decent little diecast. I have a 1/18 '70 Olds 442 W-30 from Lane Exact Detail (which I believe is Acme, now) that has opening doors, hood, and trunk, spare tire and jack, working steering and suspension, spinning driveshaft, correct underhood stickers, battery cables, and fuel, coolant, and brake line plumbing. It's pretty nice. I got it on eBay when I found it for like $75 instead of the normal $120+ they were at the time. $200+ now for the vintage ones. Newer castings labelled Acme are still over $100. Looks like "Danbury Mint" models are also actually made by Acme now, too. edit: it's my one "expensive" diecast, because I have a '70 Cutlass, albeit not a 442, much less a W-31. The rest of my stuff is Ertl and Muscle Machines, etc. edit again: GramCracker posted:We can assist with financing if needed.... Oof. That thing sounds great. Darchangel fucked around with this message at 22:50 on Oct 5, 2022 |
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I know this will tickle someone here: It's up for auction! https://modsandmiles.com/auction-details/?vuid=2009-Porsche-Cayenne-VNQ4L Current bid is $6200, reserve not met, though.
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Oct 6, 2022 23:15
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Pretty good, considering this was on the side of the road for $4800 a few months ago
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Olympic Mathlete posted:Fiat 500 with a Kawasaki ZX1400R Engine I would rather drive this than the new Z06
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Guinness posted:I would rather drive this than the new Z06 Objectively correct opinion
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Guinness posted:I would rather drive this than the new Z06 It is more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow, but its more fun than either to drive an insane car as best you can while screaming.
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Olympic Mathlete posted:https://twitter.com/popsyosh34/status/1577988929705447424?t=S68LK2yl-NeW5l95hl8jqA&s=19 look at all that room. needs a turbo
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What is under the center console of the new Corvette, if it's a mid engine rwd car In a FR configuration that space would understandably be used for the transmission/driveline tunnel, just seems like a massive waste of space to me; interior sucks Better than a GNX at least
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Hadlock posted:What is under the center console of the new Corvette, if it's a mid engine rwd car CPAP, O2 tank, fold up walker, etc.
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Guinness posted:I would rather drive this than the new Z06 If anyone is saying otherwise they need their head checking tbh.
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Hadlock posted:What is under the center console of the new Corvette, if it's a mid engine rwd car $5 says that's where the batteries go for the hybrid version, similar to how they did in the Volt. I also believe the gas models have two trunks because the front one will get used or at least encroached on by the front axle motor.
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AW11 MR2s put the fuel tank and misc cooling plumbing through the center tunnel. Less likely to get crushed by an untrained tech that way.
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The C8 has dual saddle style fuel tanks between the door and rear wheels, so I'm betting it's just coolant pipes for now, but yeah agree that's where batteries will go. The "trans tunnel" is also a major part of the structure. You can eliminate it, but would need bigger stronger sills which are harder to climb in and out of for old Boomers with dickey knees. Also normal people.
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cursedshitbox posted:AW11 MR2s put the fuel tank and misc cooling plumbing through the center tunnel. Less likely to get crushed by an untrained tech that way. Fiero's put the fuel tank there, and put the coolant pipes under the rocker panels where they were VERY likely to be crushed by an unfamiliar tech!
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First look at Adam Driver as Enzo in Michael Mann's Ferrari flick.
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BuckyDoneGun posted:First look at Adam Driver as Enzo in Michael Mann's Ferrari flick. Adam Driver looks like if you loaded up an Andy Samberg preset and just dimed a few sliders for Ears and Nose.
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Hadlock posted:What is under the center console of the new Corvette, if it's a mid engine rwd car Coolant pipes, aircon lines, pas pipes if it's still got an engine driven pump, theres actually quite a lot to pack up in there
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BuckyDoneGun posted:First look at Adam Driver as Enzo in Michael Mann's Ferrari flick. Michael Mann is making a Ferrari movie!? 
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mobby_6kl posted:Michael Mann is making a Ferrari movie!? Based on the Brock Yates book. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aMCzRj3Syg
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This year's Autozam harvest has been bountiful https://twitter.com/iteclab2013/status/1578910485931782145?t=uhDNTzpBFfMtJ1MFoJaRlQ&s=19 https://twitter.com/pg6sa101173/status/1579047141359910912?t=ZWHvdiLqYW0QFnnXXPVnJA&s=19 Olympic Mathlete fucked around with this message at 13:53 on Oct 9, 2022 |
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Today I learned that the LT6 in the upcoming Corvette Z06 is not an LS-based engine, and not only has DOHC, but a flat-plane crank. Somehow I had not previously learned that. https://www.holley.com/blog/post/everything_you_ever_wanted_to_know_about_gm_s_new_670_horsepower_lt6_flat-plane_crank_v8/ I guess GM feels it's finally wrung everything it can out of an overhead valve engine? edit: 670 HP @ 8400 RPM/450 lb. ft. @ 6300. Naturally aspirated. edit again: out of 5.5L! Darchangel fucked around with this message at 19:29 on Oct 12, 2022 |
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I think it's less "GM has done everything they can do with pushrods" and more "moving the Corvette upmarket while also leaving room for an even more powerful ZR1 model" requires a high-powered naturally aspirated build.
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OHC isn't a total departure for them, either. The OG LT5 was OHC as well. Don't think they had help from Lotus and Mercury Marine on this new lump, though.
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IOwnCalculus posted:I think it's less "GM has done everything they can do with pushrods" and more "moving the Corvette upmarket while also leaving room for an even more powerful ZR1 model" requires a high-powered naturally aspirated build. The Zora and ZR1 are expected to have a twin-turbo version called the LT7.
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Darchangel posted:Today I learned that the LT6 in the upcoming Corvette Z06 is not an LS-based engine, and not only has DOHC, but a flat-plane crank. Somehow I had not previously learned that. Sick
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Can we get a 330hp I4 version of that?
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Other direction, 1000hp V12 please and thank you.
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Rigged Death Trap posted:83hp single lets go KTM is getting close to that with the 690 singles, I think?
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You can get 100hp out of a CR500 with a little work.
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Mazda unofficially also lets you get adequate amounts of power out of a single rotor (654cc). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWmro8_pplo Edit: Over 100hp. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNophRdXYNQ McTinkerson fucked around with this message at 17:30 on Oct 13, 2022 |
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