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Are roof scoops functional or just because rallycar?
yes they do
pressurises the cabin and keeps dirt outside
>>14058138
obviously they have a function or rally cars wouldn't have them you retard
>>14058155
/thread
>also circulates air for the drivers
Why the hell are Krawlers so expensive? What advantage domthey have over the KM2 other than a more coarse tread? My Jeep has Krawlers all the way around, but my spool chews them up. So, I can spend $1000 on two Krawlers or spend $1000 on a new set of tires including a spare.
It's worth saying, I've never gotten stuck with the Krawlers.
General off-road thread, pic related is my XJ
I want to buy an XJ for my next car. What should I know about them?
>>14059329
Good drivetrains, you may or may not have some electrical demons. Watch for rust. Watch engine temp when you test drive- all 3 of my XJs have run hot, all 3 needed new thermostats. I'll post more as I think of it. Oh and keep up with suspension maintenance to prevent that death wobble.
>>14057704
Because its a competition-level tire marketed for buggies that do extreme shit off road. Plenty of cheaper alternatives available. KM2, MTR, or a Toyo MT would probably perform just as well for your application.
At what age did you get your license /o/? I'm about to get mine this month
>also any tips for passing the drivers exam?
>>14057587
18
idk i passed first try. the guy took points off for poor shifting or something like that, even though i took the test in an auto. the only thing i remember being told was not to talk to the tester
>>14057593
Why did you wait until 28 to get it?
Why do I see so many Luminas on the road?
Seriously these things are fucking everywhere.
>>14057126
They're great cars.
>reliable
>IRS, so comfy
>available bench seat and column shift for max comfy
>V6 engines are near unkillable
>one of the SAFEST cars the be built in the 1990's
>sister car is Pontiac Grand Prix, so large aftermarket support if you want it.
Yea, they kinda look like a Beluga whale,...
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>>14057153
1995 and 2001*
>>14057153
Can confirm, Parents owned 2 of them, sold one at 310 000 km, and still have the other one
How many horses do you need under the hood to have some dorifto fun with a RWD car?
Any amount will do if you can use it properly.
>>14056953
you can dorrifto in an old FWD shitbox sedan anon
>>14056953
Not even 100 if its raining. And its more of how little grip your tires have and if you have an lsd or not.
What is Yamcha of cars?
>>14056906
Who?
>>14056906
>>14056906
1975-1982 corvette
Hey guys,
this weekend i'm preventively changing my head gasket : my shitbox is a 1983 Volvo 740 and it's running great, not eating oil.
The thing is that I got a wet head gasket in one point, and that even after 200+km in dry conditions.
that's why I want to replace it, before it breaks and tries to fuck my head unit
anyway, here's what I plan to do :
>Once the head removed
>clean the block/head surface
>chek the block/head for cracks/and...
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>>14056836
Get a proper straight edge to measure the head for warping
Get a sharpening stone to go over the deck of the block
make sure to buy NEW head bolts or ARPs
maybe retighten the head bolts after 2 heat cycles.
>>14056893
>Get a proper straight edge to measure the head for warping
got it
>Get a sharpening stone to go over the deck of the block
I don't know what you mean... like sanding the block surface ?
>make sure to buy NEW head bolts or ARPs
maybe retighten the head bolts after 2 heat cycles.
Got new bolts, and checking tension seems like a great idea
thanks
>>14056911
one of these to clean the block. little known tip, works great
Reality Check: unless you're part of the 1%, you won't be owning or driving your own personal car in 20 years.
>self-driving cars
>car sharing
>urban car bans
>bifurcating incomes
Enjoy it while it lasts.
20 years? Maybe in urope. America is fucking huge, do you have any idea?
>>14056707
how does this make sense
>>14056707
>Live in the rural South
Yeah nah it'll take like 100 to push that all through the nooks and crannies of the US.
Why have you summoned me? Tell me your wish now. I can grant any wish that is within my power and related to automobiles.
bring back Pontiac
make the corvette faster than the GTR
>>14056610
make cars modular so that we may mix and match components similar to building a pc
Best pickup for someone who doesn't actually need one, but just likes the high up view and doesn't want a van.
Hard-mode: Must be available in Europe.
>>14056593
wow
Peugeot 504.
>>14056593
>The best pickup for someone who doesn't actually need one
Ta-da
![Girls[1].png](https://i.imgur.com/6zGR3TW.png "Girls[1].png")
>he drives a toyota
Yes, I do.
>>14056481
I'd rather drive a Toyota than push a Ford.
There is literally nothing wrong with driving Toyotas.
Do you drive fast, or slow?
Are you aggressive, or passive?
Do you like to pass everyone up, or just sit in the right lane going 5 over the limit?
I have a 35 one way drive to work. Speed limit is 60, everyone is going 75-80 except semi trucks, and the occasional asshole going the speed limit slowing everyone around them down.
Got a new car, shit is getting awful gas mileage doing what I do. Going 80-90 the entire way, passing everyone up, I get 22 mpgs. Car is rated for 32
Said fuck it, and started to drive "slow"
Set cruise, sit at...
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I'm a bit of a mix. Aware of my surroundings, but a frequent passer because I speed but don't camp the left lane. If I'm just cruising for fun, I sit in the right lane at the limit and relax.
I do get irritated by left lane campers, though, because there's always somebody doing 10 under the right lane that slows down even more if you creep up on them, and lane campers make it impossible to pass.
>>14056455
just cruise bout 5-10 above the speed limit at all times desu unless im in a 25 zone cause kiddies crossing streets etc
Someone just needs to come up with an app that shames people who drive ignorantly. It not only causes traffic to be backed up, but is actually dangerous.
I have an opportunity to buy a 2002 grand prix for 200$ will a blown motor. Body is in good shape but it needs and engine obviously. Have any of you guys ever swapped a 3800? I think it might be an interesting project if I could get it all put together and not even spend $1000.
What do you guys think?
Not worth it. Too hard. Fuck it.
Do it w body's are great cars
not worth the effort
buy and part it out for a quick profit
>tfw don't own a megacab longbed dually that's lifted and makes 600+ hp and 1100 tq
Why even live?
>>14055995
>I can't decide whither I want a Suburban, or a Pickup...
>I know, I'll get both and pay twice of what each would cost individually!
>tfw don't own a shortened GMC Topkick crew cab with a matching Silverado bed and first year Escalade interior
Why even live?
>>14056012
Leather, sunroof, manual trans and manual transfer case? Dream truck
Can I fight this /o/?
I have no money and am currently fighting an unrelated court case I am innocent of.
>I think I am not supposed to be driving as terms of my bail but am not sure
I don't want my parents to find out about it because of the previous reason (yes I am 19 and living with my parents).
Should I try to fight it?
The cop was nice and said I was going faster than he wrote on the ticket but I don't want it to fuck up my other shit if convicted.
Should I just try to fight it in court or find a way to make $120...
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>>14055310
Time to sell your playstation
>>14055315
I'd rather let my padres know then do that.
Trust me, they'd know if something was up if I sold my console and/or any games for it.
I'm not trying to dissuade ideas but, do you have any other ones?
That one doesn't really help -_-
I think your best bet is to fight it. It costs nothing and there's at least a chance it will be dismissed.
