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http://www.caranddriver.com/features/baby-boomers-created-the-classic-car-marketand-could-crash-it-feature
THE GRIM REAPER IS STARTING TO RECLAIM BABY BOOMERS AND NOBODY WANTS THEIR 50 YEAR OLD RUST MAGNETS.
HA HA HA HA HA EAT IT BOOMER SCUM!
>>14063295
Nice. I'm not all about that "Boomer" meme, but I can't stand some of the "I know what I got!" people.
>tfw classic cars may soon drop to non-ridiculous prices
Only a few more years, and I will attain one
>inb4 boomers start crying muh wrecked '60s muscle
>inb4 i drive a civic
What's so bad about scooters?
They're gay and girls will laugh at you.
>>14062619
They're only cool if you're an Italian guy wearing a white silk suit and no helmet.
>>14062623
>implying we don't get laughed at by girls anyway
>implying being gay wouldn't save us from the torture that is dealing with women
Post em.
VQ35
-Reliable. My Uncle's got one in an 05 G35 coupe and he is the worst car owner ever, barely does any maintenance and he's had it for 10 years since new, still runs.
-Sound. It's quite the nastiest little V6 I've ever heard, even on an a stock altima it sounds good.
-High ass compression made VQ35 really powerful for the time, considering its displacement.
Cant have a V6 thread without one of these.
>Reliable
>Powerful
>Good fuel economy
>is what made the GNX the GNX
Actually wanted to swap one in my car but i don't know if that's possible (W-body)
unfortunately that's the only V6 i know enough about to confidently post.
>>14061972
I bet the supercharger whine sounds awesome over that V6, My mom almost bought a cobalt SS back in 07, but we needed a sedan.
>>14061895
>Godly
>V6
Does not compute.
VQ35 is heavy and wide. Like, as big as an LS (if not bigger), with way less output.
>>14061972
>heavy iron block
>iron heads
>IRON FUCKING HEADS
>90 degree V6 for maximum can't-put-it-anywhere
3800 a shit.
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Does /o/ read motorism-related literature to better themselves as drivers, be it for track days, vidya, general DD, or just for plain enjoyment or better understanding of the workings of a car?
What are some books you would recommend?
Car mags and repair/maintenance manuals and biographies/historical also welcome.
Read Driving on the edge by Michael Krum, wasnt THAT much of an eye opener, but would recommend as a present for a gearhead you know. Currently going through Ross Bentleys Speed secrets and it is much more in-depth with more and better examples, defo recommended...
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I believe that driving is something best learned on your own. I could talk to someone all day about racing theory but in reality the only thing making them better is themselves and seat time.
>>14061722
While it's completely possible for someone to just drive until they are amazing at it, knowing a little bit about the physics behind it gives you a massive edge when you're learning.
>>14061722
I agree somewhat, natural talent and balls can't be learned. And to an extent race craft can't be learned as it becomes intuition with experience.
But, I think we underestimate how little the typical person knows about performance driving.
Even just line selection.. using the whole track.. fast in slow out.. being smooth.. things that are ingrained in you from age 5 as a karter or whatever are completely foreign to normal people.
So, I think a book could be beneficial. Just like an instructor...
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>Tfw my dad owned one of these in the 80's and now I can't find any
What cool cars have your parents owned you wish you had?
My dad got his dad's 1968 Corvette passed down to him. Like a good baby boomer he sold it.
Went to the junkyard in 2006
>things that make you want to puke into a trash can
>>14060280
Tbh senpai I think those would look pretty neat if they had a higher gloss paint on them
>angry eyes on a bentley
pic related, from first shot at taking the engine apart
>>14059968
OP here, here is the car.
>shitty black wheels
I slightly cringe looking back at the wheels. They are white now.
>>14059976
>Fancy tach
>Fancy speedo
>Temp and fuel gauges pulled of the shelf as an afterthought
>>14060004
I was thinking that too
How much does one have to make to afford one of these?
I make $38k/year, have $16k in cash and live with my mom. Expenses are very minimal. I drive my first car still and really fucking badly want one. My dealer can order me the 5.0 I want for about $34,000 OTD.
That includes the performance pack, recaro seats and a CO paint. Should I bother thinking about the premium model btw? It's an extra $7,000~ for all the other options such as heated seats, fancier radio etc
If you're not paying rent would seem easy to swing. Remember you'll have it for many years, so think about the cost spread over the time you expect to own it.
>>14056408
Just buy a used one ffs
>>14056425
I want a new one man. I want to drive it for at least a decade and probably will since it's a new model.
I want to be the first person to own my specific car.
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>>14010469
Can someone give me list of parts I would need to swap the front fascia of a capri to an '89 foxbody other than the hood, fenders, and bumper? Mind you I would be working with an experienced mechanic when completing this swap.
>inb4 just get a capri
so the plastic housing that held up my fuel hoses got ripped away or fell off. I ziptied them back to the remaining hardware and it's holding well but i'd like something better to protect them. Short of fabricating my own housing (what i will probably end up doing when it's not rainy) does anybody have any tips?
>tfw you're ziptying your fuel lines to the unibody laying in a parking lot and some dicknuts walking by decides to comment "THAT'S HOW YOU COMMIT SUICIDE."
Anyone have experience with a 1st gen Mazda 6? I've heard that the V6 versions are a pain to work on, what about the I4s?
I have an exhaust leak and my dad has a coupon for Meineke. Should I bring it there?
Sure, you're gonna get hosed anywhere. Why not let meinike talk you into a complete system?
>>14068661
Haha, I know, that's why I'm asking you fucktards. <3
But seriously. I don't even know how bad the leak is because I haven't had a chance to get under it. My dad is a dumbass boomer who thinks a corporate coupon does anything. My baby-boomer's-baby-brother mechanic friend from work can probably look at it this weekend, maybe. Fumes are coming in my cabin sometimes, and sometimes the exhaust pops in second gear when I let off the throttle. I will have to pay my dad back for the repairs....
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>>14068677
Take it to a specialty shop, an shop that's focused on exhaust work. less likely for them to fuck with your car.
What's the average cost of replacing an intake manifold in cars in the US?
>>14068452
about tree fidy
Bout tree fiddy
>>14068452
$500 and an afternoon
Are other company's even trying?
http://gmauthority.com/blog/2015/12/chevrolet-celebrates-11-motorsports-championships-in-2015/
>NASCAR, IndyCar, NHRA, United SportsCar Championship and Pirelli World Challenge
yeah, where it matters. not shitty amerishit shit races
>>14067630
thats only the driver titles
From the article
Also of note in 2015 was Corvette Racing’s three endurance race wins at the 24 Hours of Daytona, 12 Hours of Sebring and 24 Hours of Le Mans. Chevy also took the manufacturer’s championship in IMSA’s Prototype class while Chevy drivers Joao Barbosa and Christian Fittipaldi nabbed the driver’s championship. Elsewhere on the road course the Camaro Z/28.R was enjoying success, winning its first-ever championship in the IMSA Grand Sport class and taking...
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>>14067784
>24 Hours of Le Mans
Only if you discount all the cars from manufactures who were trying like Audi, Porsche, Toyota winning in the minor leagues is like coming top of your class in "special" school.
How can I make my car handle high revs for longer? Not to rev harder or increase power or anything, just want my DD to be reliable if I rev it hard through some S-Bends, without damaging the engine
Pic not related
make sure the oiling and cooling system is in good condition
>>14067420
depends on the car and the engine.
More info please.
>>14067439
1.5 litre 4 cylinder, I'll find the engine model if you need it?
>passing BRZ/FRS in my V6 Accord
Why do people seem to want to race my BRZ every time I just pop out to the shops? Are they that sad that they think overtaking a better car that's doing 30 in a 30 zone is going to make there failed life any less inadequate?
>>14066864
Found the scion owner
Landcruisers and their Lexus counterparts are expensive af, 4 Runners are all beat to shit.
My only choices are the Rav 4 or the CRV.
Both made in Japan and asre very cheap where I am, I'd like to use it to carry some tools, camping gear, and for road trips across the country.
If you've owned either one, tell me about it!
>>14066765
1983 honda crx faggot
get out of here anybody who thinks different
kill yourself if you ever think about owning any car except a 1983 honda crx
I don't really know anything about the crv or rav4 but this thread seems like a good place to post this
>>14066765
if I were you I'd read up on forums and consumer reports and shit, not /o/
>>14066814
I already have a toe gay car, I need a daily driver I can be comfy with and take in long trips.
>>14066862
I also considered Caldinas and Subbie wagons but I need something "bigger" that I can fall asleep in.
Their weak engines are really offputting though, same with anything in its class.
