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Why do American cars need 600-700+ hp to beat other cars? I was at the drag strip and I was watching a 700 hp (at the wheels) gt500 getting beat by a bone stock gtr that only makes 545 hp (at the crank). Same thing with ctsV and corvettes. I'm not trolling, this is a legitimate question.
Because we do what we always do, in anything; Make up for a lack of quality with quantity. Same thing with our armed forces.
>>13948629
God damn that GT-R is fuck huge
RWD is hard to get good consistent launches, whereas a GT-R does all of the work for you aslong as you hold the gas pedal down. IRS RWD hi-po cars are even harder to get good consistent launches
>hurrr gt-r shitposting
launch mode or whatever the fuck does all of the work for you in the GT-R when it comes to drag racing. 60 ft advantages, launch advantages, and then dual clutch transmissions can shift faster. That's why OP,...
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The GT-R spanking the GT500 might be because of more advanced traction/launch control.
Plus the fact that it's FWD giving it insane grip.
Hey /o/ whats the final verdict on these second generation XC90s?
https://youtu.be/O8YFR2D65S8
https://youtu.be/oYVneUDf0dQ
https://youtu.be/iA-yTbUyPcc
https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Volvo_XC90#Second_generation_.282014.E2.80.93present.29
Pretty neat.
would buy trophy wife one for the kids so he can go crash into whatever she wants and not die.
Certainly looks better than the X5.
>>13947940
>Certainly looks better than the X5.
That's not saying a lot.
>>13947881
Unmatched comfy levels, exterior takes some getting used to but it's different from the "GRR, ANGRY" SUVs that desperately try to hide the fact that they're not sporty nor utilitarian.
S13 silvia edition
>post your s chassis
>discuss sik mawds
>ask questions
>etc
Previous thread >>13854582
STOP
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So I've been thinking of getting my first s-chassis... s13 or s14.
They are easily available in my area. I've been 'shopping' for the past 6 months or so, but I'm having a hard time picking one. A part of me is like "make the mature choice, choose the most stock, unmodified one as possible", but another part of me is like "but this one has a swapped sr20, and modified suspension, race seat, blah blah, so it'll be more fun."
The purpose of buying this car is purely for enjoyment-- comfort and convenience are %0 a...
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fuck all of you who are talking about these gay ass muscle/american cars. My rice burner will take all ur shit on
Big words there, feller. Do you know where y'all even is?
Only thing bigger than yer mouth is yer maintenance bill! HYUK HYUK HYUK
>>13964502
thats basically a ricer with that v6 garbage
GM is shit
>>13964545
Hey, who's side yew on? You call yerself a patriot?
Got a used car from another state, got new plates... the holes on the front don't line up. What the hell is this? This is the dumbest thing to not have standardized, why would one state have different license plate hole widths than another?
And how do I fix this? I don't have a drill, but was thinking of using hammer+nail to try punching new holes in the plate. Is there any other way to attach a license plate to the front? I looked up the law and it looks like taping it to the windshield would not be enough. It has to be securely attached somewhere on the front...
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>living in a state that requires front plates
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>Get self taping screws
>use screw gun, or screwdriver
>put new hole in plate or in bumper
>profit?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/news/6316522/Fast-cars-boost-mens-testosterone-levels-research.html
>Researchers from the Concordia University in Montreal recruited 39 young men for their study. Each one got to drive a £75,000 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet for one hour, followed by an hour in a 16-year-old Toyota Camry, a family car. Tests on saliva samples showed a significant increase in testosterone while drivers were cruising around in the Porsche. But there was either no effect, or even a slight decline, when they got behind the wheel...
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>tfw I drive a big black Audi
Feels good to have everyone think you're a massive bellend but still be the ultimate sex machine.
>>13964051
toyota fags blown the fuck out so hard
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>tfw roids
humans cannot ever come close to my superhero test levels
Just bought a 2002 Isuzu Trooper, anything I should expect? Any common problems to be concerned about? Pic related, not mine but similar. Too dark and rainy to get one.
>>13963496
>already bought it
>did zero research
>comes to /o/ to ask about issues
You're fucked m8
>>13963496
You're fucking lucky, you dumb faggot. 2002 was the ONLY model year where the 3.5L had the oiling system fixed. The 4L30 is weak shit, don't beat on it. The rest of the car is ok, it rides rough as shit, though, and it's pretty mediocre off road. Barn doors are best doors, senpai.
>>13963505
well I did, just wanted to know if there was anyone here that had more personal experience with em
is it possible to fully remove a car's firewall? Im trying to shed useless weight.
Try splashing water on it
>>13963321
hehehehe heHEHEHEHEHEHEAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA*combusts into flames but doesn't penetrate firewall*
Do you plan on tracking it or are you just planning on racing on the road? Any reputable track will kick you out instantly.
My dealership wants 400 dollaroos to change the fluid and filter on my automatic transmission at 50k.
Is this even needed? Its a vw.
>>13963155
Lmao wtf bruh, no fuck that shit. Bounce the fuck outta there
What filter what mileage? Also IF the trannsmission works and shifts fine then dont do it. Also 400$ is some fucking joke. I dont know im eurokek but i think this job should cost 70$ including the filters
>>13963155
Just do it yourself man. Twenty minutes on youtube or google is all it takes to learn how.
Plus it will save you about $350.
when will I be able to buy this
How the hell would I know?
5 seconds of Google told me they go on sale spring 2016. You could probably pre order sooner.
In the US all the 16s are already sold
They are taking orders for 17s but they are going fast
I'd say in 17 you might start seeing used on the marketbin the US
>He drives a [Insert any American shitbox here].
>>13962387
>he drives a foreign car
>>13964054
>foreign car
So I'm gonna be building an 86 from a shell. I have a 4agze with supercharger that I plan on converting to turbo, t50 tranny not much else. Anything I need to know?
Yeah, stop being a weeb and get yourself a v8
If you don't already have an 86 shell, have fun paying 3 grand for one.
If you're asking questions already, you will never finish.
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B18 non-VTEC DOHC 1.8L 4cyl engine, has 118k miles on it. Will post a few pics, bought the car about a month ago (I'm the second owner, original owner garage kept, waxed/polished, babied this car). Now it's leaked 4qts of oil since my mechanic and I changed the oil 2,500 miles ago. Mechanic now says I'm looking at having to replace the crank shaft, or just drop a new engine in it instead of prolonging the inevitable. The oil pressure warning light never came on until I was already hearing metal on metal action. I've put 3qts of oil and 1qt of Lucas honey in her, hopefully this will keep her running until I can either A. find a new car to drive to work or B. determine whether or not I need a new car. So, /o/, how fucked am I?
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Another pic
>>13961722
Further information -
The leak is not a direct spillage, as there has been literally zero leakage on my drive-way. I'm assuming the leakage is occurring at high-temps/RPM's and just burning off on the engine block. The metal-on-metal started a couple nights ago after I was getting off work, and went away after the engine was done rolling over. Then the sound would persist at 4,000RPM and higher.
>>13961722
Nigger what? Don't you check your oil once a week minimum?
Get a b20. Those things are cheap as fuck. I got mine with 74,000km for 350 dollars.
How often should you fill your car up?
When it gets to half tank? 3/4? 1/4?
>>13961603
when the light comes on
Sometime between when you're not busy and when your tank isn't empty
>>13961603
Whenever you want as long as you won't run out of gas.
Can Europe even compete?
Yes
OKAY GANG WOLF
No, but Ford can.
