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So a lot of the autism on this board comes from the fear that the manual gearbox is dying, and a 100% electric car takeover signals the death of the manual box.
Whats stopping Tesla (or any other electric car company) from simulating a manual gearbox with their cars? (other than it being utterly pointless, inconvenient, slower and only serving autistic anoraks on /o/)
They could add a fake gear stick and clutch pedal attached to a computer, and simulate gearing by mapping 'gears' to the motor. Imagine it like the Clio RS' sound generator, but instead...
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i've been pondering building a testbed for exactly this, built on an electric go cart platform
the hard part will be making it all feel right instead of weird and artificial, since there will be a sensation similar to the uncanny valley
Watch closely as electric implodes in the next few decades.
Much like that rocket they launched.
I'm not worried.
>>14650634
I hope they don't do that. I'd rather the manual gearbox died gracefully than we get some shitty imitation pretending to be as good as the real thing. We don't need another post-Grant Naylor Red Dwarf.
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1ST FOR I IM RICH
108K A YEAR
EVEN A TRUCK DRIVER EARNS THAT
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>>14650534
Ayy mayo. Thats not even much. Once income jew tax comes in thats only like 70k
>Slept 18 hours
I feel dead
Just bought this for 800 bucks from a buddy off two pictures. He says it's all original with a matching V8 and that's all he knows about it. I'm not familiar with my Chevy's so anyone know what year and model? He's looking for the title at his grandpas, said its a 1 owner car.
57 150
>>14650003
I am pretty sure it is a 57 chevy, might be a 56. damn good deal for you, but odds are you have to replace everything.
My plan is to make a straight axle gasser out of it
Sup /o/
Lately, coming towards 30; I find that I've lost all my enthusiasm for sports/modded cars, I have two sports cars I am not going to get into branding or whats done to them they are both manuals and fun to drive, I ended up getting a commuter car which is ironically an 09 auto fit sport; no frills just for commuting; lately I find myself using it more and more, even on evenings when I can take the sports cars out I just use my commuter; thinking about getting rid of my sports car and just keeping my commuter, how did this happen? I went from working on my...
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>>14649376
Are you sure you're not depressed?
>>14649454
I'm suicidal and I still like cars, he's got some other shit going on.
>>14649376
Jump in your sports car, and just go for a drive. Find a nice road, put some tidy music on, and try remember the reason you bought the car in the first place.
To enjoy it.
I really have no idea why so many people here think civic owners are poor fags.
I also don't understand why people hate cars with parts worth more than the vehicle.
If I was overly concerned with what a vehicle is worth I would buy something expensive... Instead of modifying a car.
Like how do people actually look at this and think
"Man, the owner must be really poor"
>>14648591
The only thing i hate about civics is theyre fwd
I could understand them being called "Bad financial decisions"
but definitely not a poor fag car.
Why is the AW11 worshipped as a God-machine, when the SW20 MR2 is a more aesthetically pleasing and powerful car?
>>14648276
>why did this one guy I hardly know talk up a car he doesn't own so much
just shut the fuck up faggot.
The AW11 isn't a god machine, it's a economy powered shitbox
>>14648295
>being this mad
You can't argue that the AW11 isn't discussed here more than any other gen
You are a jobless NEET with richfag parents. They insist you get a job or you’re getting kicked out of the house. The only place that’ll hire you is a pizza franchise as a delivery boy.
You have up to $75k USD (or whatever that translates to in your country) to spend on a vehicle of your choosing while you deliver pizzas till the folks croak and you inherit their wealth. While you work this job (4 nights a week for 4 hours each night) all your basic living expenses are covered by your parents, plus insurance and rego.
What shitbox do you pick to deliver pizzas...
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>>14648061
i think a gtr would be good no need of the nismo one just pick one used
you would have cargo comfort and sportivity
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I'll get them their pizzas no matter what
75k?? I don't think shitboxes get that expensive. But for that money I'd guess some kind of unidentifiable black saloon. E34 or E39 perhaps? Not that they are that expensive, but still
Show Quality Finish General
ITT we discuss your favorite products and techniques that you use to keep your automobile in tip-top aesthetic condition.
I'll start with a question.
I purchased a new car a few days ago and don't know diddle fuck about polishing or waxing. It's black which shows dirt anyhow, but what really drives me crazy are the tiny swirl scratches when the light catches it just right. What do I need to buy and how do I use it to remove these scratches?
>>14647460
a polishing compound
Favorite products
>fucking whatever I have available
My paint is in shit condition
Favorite techniques
Apply degreaser, powerwash off, warm water with soap and sponge, powerwash off
Wheel cleaner & dishwashing brush for my wheels
Your favorite car or vehicle from movies/TV/games that have reached a legend status?
Mine is pic related, the BMW M3 GTR (though the one in the pic is an e46), Most Wanted edition.
I know that the M3 has a reputation beyond the game, but it's where I was introduced to it.
Also, maybe matchups?
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>>14647307
I'm not sure I fully understand the question.
McLaren F1 from NFS2, I guess.
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7RVn8SkY2I
How many of you drive with you right foot at an angle like in figure B?
i do i find it very comfy desu senpai
>>14645546
I tend to drive like B when I'm in traffic, but when I'm the freeway I use A.
>>14645546
its based on your driving position in the car and where the pedal is, if you are using b it's because the pedal is too far to the right.
I use b in my moostang. Also depends if you keep your foot on the floor.
My aunt tried to teach me stick today in her '90s Tercel. I stalled that mother-fucker at least a million times.
I felt like I was endangering her life. We didn't even go on the highway.
My dreams were crushed.
>drive to empty backroad
>start-stop-start-stop-start-stop until you run out of road
>do the same thing in reverse
>keep doing this until you stop stalling and lurching it
>you've learned how to drive stick and the rest is easy
It only takes an hour or two at most.
>>14645414
cool
It's a lot easier learning manual in something with lots of torque because it's way harder to stall.
What is the most boyracer car out of the factory?
FRS
>>14645404
95% of BMW
Renault Clio Sport
ROTARY THREAD
>Tfw can't decide between the RX7 FB or an RX8, both are beautiful
>>14642873
FB will be more reliable, simple, cheap and IMO fun.
Rx8 is cool but will cost more in the long run.
>>14642873
How many tiny irradiated Japanese dicks do I have to suck to make them build this?
>>14642880
I would've assumed the opposite since the 8 is newer. Is there a certain number of miles before the engine gives out or the chassis?
OG edition
>rwd shitboxes
>drift tax
>rust
>is dis s chassis gud?
Old thread
>>14595551
>tfw finally got my own tools but won't have time to work on my car until tomorrow
>>14642384
Shitbox almost complete, solid days work should get it back on the road after God knows how long.
>>14642676
Got the tranny back in and that's an impossible job solo without an engine hoist. Had a buddy come over and got it in within a few minutes. Only problem was the stripped to help holes for the crossmember.
what's the consensus on /o/ for the s2000?
It's no miata.
>>14642176
thank god for that
Good to make civics into rwd
