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Re: The New Car Saga (and general auto chat)
« Reply #1260 on: September 05, 2014, 08:45:35 AM »
I actually see a lot of first gen Z4 in it, particularly the rear which has a lot of Bangle bustle. Overall it's not bad, and I prefer it to the outgoing Pokemon Miata, but not the pre-refresh version. Less squinty headlights would go along way to help.
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Re: The New Car Saga (and general auto chat)
« Reply #1261 on: September 05, 2014, 01:22:04 PM »
I think the headlights and tailights are atrocious. I like the dimensions. Tried to ripoff the FRS fenders.
 
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Re: The New Car Saga (and general auto chat)
« Reply #1262 on: September 05, 2014, 06:07:56 PM »
So looks like almost everyone who is in this audio hobby likes cars... popcorn

I kind of envy you guys, the cars avaliable here are crap or overpriced
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Re: The New Car Saga (and general auto chat)
« Reply #1263 on: September 05, 2014, 06:14:26 PM »
The real question: how much will it weigh once it hits the USA? 2474 lbs?
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Re: The New Car Saga (and general auto chat)
« Reply #1264 on: September 12, 2014, 01:38:04 PM »
New C7's blowing their engines...
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Re: The New Car Saga (and general auto chat)
« Reply #1265 on: September 12, 2014, 03:40:17 PM »
As a result of metal filings from a cheapass filter screwing up the a rod bearing? At least that is the story. Sounds like GM. Make great motor. Have "AC Delco" filter destroy it.
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Re: The New Car Saga (and general auto chat)
« Reply #1266 on: September 12, 2014, 09:53:44 PM »
The really bad news for GM is that it's happening so fast that they'll have to replace all these engines under warranty. Porsche's first gen water cooled engines took much longer to commit suicide by IMS, allowing them to just say "I see nossing, I know nossing!!!" over and over.
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Re: The New Car Saga (and general auto chat)
« Reply #1267 on: September 15, 2014, 11:30:15 AM »
Quote from: purr1n on September 12, 2014, 03:40:17 PM
As a result of metal filings from a cheapass filter screwing up the a rod bearing? At least that is the story. Sounds like GM. Make great motor. Have "AC Delco" filter destroy it.

It's easier than you might think.  We actually induced the same sort of failure on several diesels when retrofitting a filter system.  Wiped several main bearings on several engines in the process. 

We ended up doing some pretty slick in-situ machining to make the repairs without pulling the engines.

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Re: The New Car Saga (and general auto chat)
« Reply #1268 on: October 02, 2014, 08:23:47 AM »
Sweet!  Another bitchin' car VW will never make.

http://www.thetorquereport.com/2014/10/volkswagen_xl_sport_unveiled_w.html#more

"Drivers Wanted!  For the Passat"   facepalm
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Re: The New Car Saga (and general auto chat)
« Reply #1269 on: October 02, 2014, 02:47:00 PM »
Have you seen the new Jeep Renegade 2015? I think it was designed by Fiat and I have to admit, I dig it! Almost thinking of getting one once they are released down here but I'm actually afraid that it might be too small. Currently I own a 2005 Liberty and I think it's time for a new car so... not sure. I was actually thinking of getting the Renegade, trade in my Liberty and also get a "normal" Jeep... I know... am I crazy?!?
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