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why is there no objectively perfect car body
doesn't it seem like it could be an exact science?
prius is aerodynamic as hell
>>14171976
240z plus sick mawdz
well this is the best so far
I'm about to be singing off on a new ND Mx-5. Just need to choose the trim, but I've run into a bit of a dilemma.
Do I get the club spec and just change the springs over the Bilstein dampers for $300-500 or get the sport and part out the suspension to get a set of full coilovers $3K- oem suspension return. Currently looking at getting the Integral Kobe Type-S set.
Am I crazy or is this doable? Is the peformance increase worth it over just getting new springs?
Get the sport and buy an LSD first
>>14171915
Idk, are you a good singer? Post vocaroo?
>>14171960
what
Hey guys, I'm just a bit annoyed by this 4 vs 6 debate. Because the answer is obvious. Isn't it?
For example: I have a clone and his name is Mike
>Mike buys a base 4 cylinder Toyota Camry
>I buy a base V6 Toyota Camry
We drive the cars in the exact same way with impeccable maintenance records because we are the same.
>Mine lasts longer.
>Mike is mad.
In terms of longevity 6 cylinders are better.
>>14171678
Wat
>>14171678
V8s are more reliable than both though.
Also, Ford>Toyota.
>>14171678
Depends. I guess you could argue that, being driven the exact same way, the 6cyl is stressed much less than the 4cyl. While the 4cyl is using 80% of it's potential on a daily basis, the 6cyl is only running at like 50% most of the time.
It all totally depends on the engine, maintenance, and everything else. Can't say anything for sure.
But some 5.7L LS V8 pushing out 300HP will probably have a much easier time making it to 300k miles than a 2.0L turbocharged I4 making similar power.
Oh yes.
Mazda should just buy Alfa so we can get all the twin cars they make together
>>14171574
should have been doing this 10 or 20 years ago, probably too little too late.
germany is killing the european car industry
and since bmw 1 series is going FWD, this could save the rwd hatch breed
Hey guys,
I am looking to invest in an "okay" or "good" tool set. I want to pay around $70. Just looking for something basic. I just got a Ford Explorer sports trac that I want to work on.
What are good brands and what should I be looking for in a set?
Thanks
>>14171513
$70 isn't a lot of money for tools. But for that, I would keep an eye out for a sale on a Craftsman ratchet set. Or Kobalt from Lowes.
If you get a decent ratchet set, just buy the rest as you need it.
>>14171513
>>14171527
And as far as sockets, I would look for deep 6pt sockets. 3/8" drive should get you through most, but a 1/4" with some bigger sockets will help when you really need to use force.
You're also going to want some Torx and Hex bits for sure. And a big C-clamp for brakes. Pliers are worth their weight in gold as well.
>>14171513
Set aside $150 for a decent jack and stands from Harbor Freight. That is real important if you don't want to die. Especially since you are working on an SUV.
And testing lights are real cheap and a great tool for electrical stuff.
How do I repair this level of dashboard damage? It has a chunk of the dash taken off. This is a Mercedes E Class by the way.
>>14171428
LOL man what shit build quality hahaha
Where exactly is this damage?
There is no easy way to make this look ok again, best bet is pulling the dashboard from a wrecked ond
>>14171428
Is that a chink air freshener? Looks like the chemicals leaked out and dissolved the plastic
What is the most American brand to buy from?
>Assembly and where the parts are from.
I had a guy from work telling me that Toyota is the most 'murican car manufacturer. He also went on to include that the location of the gas tank relates to foreign or domestic. Any truth in that?
>>14171351
I used to work for a GM supplier, I never touched an american made part.
>>14171351
Yes, as far as US sourced parts are concerned I believe it's the Avalon that's the most 'Murrican vehicle.
>>14171351
Not even past the first line and already knew this was toyotaspam. Porbably cause I already heard that specific question mentioned where the trivia answer was exactly as our spamming friend here suggests.
>hey guys, random guy here with a fun, cool complex question
Blackbird
>>14171327
Blue bird
stupid bong question here.
whats the difference between dodge charger and challenger, apart from one being a coupe and looking retro.
are they both considered muscle cars? pony cars?
which is cheaper in general spec.
>>14170968
Charger is slightly longer and 4 doors. They are the last muscle cars, being too large and heavy to be considered pony cars. Theyre close enough in cost that it comes down to personal preference.
>>14170982
thanks is a pony car not a muscle car then?
are camaros and mustangs pony cars thus but not muscle cars?
>>14170987
Pony cars are the smaller, lighter subset of muscle cars.
Wtf are these and how do I get them out of the cylinder head?, I bought a cylinder head or a ka24e motor and it has these inbetween the head and block but the cylinder head I bought already has one in it where my existing block already sits, I have 2 other cylinder heads for this motor but none of them have this spacer thing, got one out of the head I bought alreafy it wiggles out kind of tough but this last one doesn't budge at all
hmm, maybe use penetrating oil and a torch on it?
but you might warp the head that way.
>>14170966
Tried penetrating oil nothing, tried beating with a hammer, not budging
You're gonna need a dowel pin puller
Okay so i accelerated and braked on my bike by accident at the same time and now the wheel wobbles. The bar that is circled used to be attached down where the arrow is pointing but the bolt snapped and now i need to fix it. The bar itself itself is bent now and i need a new one.
Problem is i dunno what its called...
Can anyone here tell me what it is so I can buy a replacement?
>>14170540
>>>/n/
those wingnuts can help you better
but it looks like part of the derailleur. desu a better picture of the entire assembly would be helpful
>>14170561
... some how desu autocorrected to desu?????????? on the desktop?
what
Not sportscars. Super cars. Pic related is the last homologation special on the market.
>>14170426
WTF is this piece of knock-off shit?! It looks like a fucking Lamborghini Veneno mixed with Enzo Ferrari and a Nissan GT-R!
>>14170587
Newsflash, very high performance cars can have similar silhouettes.
Hon hon hon!
>>14169908
MERCI TWINGO
MERCIIIII TWINGOOHOHOHOHO
>>14169908
I was wondering why the last Twingo thread disappeared that quickly.
What's a good dragging/drifting car?
Crx
A Civic
dymaxion car
Bimmer General?
FUCK YEAH BMW
>>14169758
I love you.
>>14169760
I love me too!
