Topic: The New Car Saga (and general auto chat) (Read 158892 times)

DaveBSC · « **Reply #260 on:** September 21, 2012, 08:58:43 AM »

Sounds so much better. That 4.2 is a sweet motor, it's too bad that it's gone for good.

Anaxilus. · « **Reply #261 on:** September 21, 2012, 10:05:35 AM »

Always liked the Audi 4.2.

I don't think it's going anywhere. It's still in the R8. A few tuner houses use it as well.

DaveBSC · « **Reply #262 on:** September 21, 2012, 08:54:13 PM »

Quote from: Analixus on September 21, 2012, 10:05:35 AM

Always liked the Audi 4.2.

I don't think it's going anywhere. It's still in the R8. A few tuner houses use it as well.

I meant in the S4, S5 sorry. It's still around (for now) in the RS5, R8, and I think the Gumpert Apollo uses it. I haven't seen that much of their new 4.0T engine yet, but the S6 seems to be extremely fast, so that's a good sign.

The 3.0T in the new S4 and S5 may not have the same character, but of course it's far easier to add power to them. STaSIS and APR can add another 100hp for under $2K. You just can't do that with a normally aspirated engine.

Anaxilus. · « **Reply #263 on:** September 22, 2012, 12:31:17 AM »

Quote from: DaveBSC on September 21, 2012, 08:54:13 PM

STaSIS and APR can add another 100hp for under $2K. You just can't do that with a normally aspirated engine.

Well....depends.
http://www.airflowresearch.com/

If I have an 8.0L tractor motor like the Viper, I can pretty much sneeze on it and make an extra 100hp.

grev · « **Reply #264 on:** September 22, 2012, 01:39:43 AM »

Ever since I've had the turbocharged Integras and the older MX5s, I'm into those 'cute' cars now, like the Nissan Cube, Suzuki Jimny (little 4WD) etc.

grev · « **Reply #265 on:** September 22, 2012, 02:06:17 AM »

But I REALLY like those lightweight things, like the Caterham Super 7 and the Westfields. I especially like them when they put motorbike engines in them (namely just the 1.3L hayabusa me thinks with or without turbocharging), and wait, ESPECIALLY SO if it's a V8 derived from two motorbike engines put together! Saw one of the Caterham mods for a 2litre V8 engine derived from two Honda Fireblade engines. YUM.

DaveBSC · « **Reply #266 on:** September 24, 2012, 11:42:59 AM »

Here we go again. Apparently fuel pumps and now oil pumps are beyond BMW's engineering capabilities.

"BMW is asking its dealers to stop selling the new 2013 model year BMW M5 and M6 immediately and is also contacting customers that have already taken delivery of the models to stop driving their vehicles. Why?

Apparently there is a major issue with the engine oil pump.

A safety message issued by BMW of North America states that “Vehicles equipped with the affected pump could experience a sudden loss of oil pressure which will result in severe engine damage.”

MuppetFace · « **Reply #267 on:** September 29, 2012, 11:57:32 AM »

So... I'm kind of excited over the new F-Type Jag, as I may be looking for a roadster if I end up moving to the Northwest coast. I've also been considering the XKR convertible, but I prefer roadsters.

Then there's the "be really irresponsible and get an Aston" option, like the V6 or upcoming V12 Vantage Roadsters. As nice as the Volantes are, again, I'm just not all the married to the idea of a four-seater (even if it only seats two realistically).

Of course, I may just give up the idea of a ragtop entirely now that the new Vanquish is coming out soon. Despite the gearbox issues on the older one, it's one of my favorites. Have to get it in a subdued, metallic grey-green too.

MuppetFace · « **Reply #268 on:** September 29, 2012, 11:59:38 AM »

Also is it just me, or is the new McLauren P1 an absolute visual monstrosity? I'm sure it'll be amazing on the track, but good lord...

On the opposite side of the coin, I'm feeling a little underwhelmed by the Aston Project AM 310.

Anaxilus. · « **Reply #269 on:** September 29, 2012, 05:27:53 PM »

The P1 looks better from the side and rear but the front is umm, yeah....not good. Best to imagine it in anything but that two tone paint that highlights everything bad about the design. Officially, McLaren says it's still a design study and the production look is still a year out.

F-Type or Aston Vantage ragtop are great choices. Personally, I'm done w/ soft tops and have infinite patience for a retractable hardtop variant. I do hope Jag makes the coupe version. The F-type is a bit heavy but not surprising considering Ratan Tata wants Jag to use as much of his steel as possible. The new Astons, I dunno. I've been worried that they would loose some of their English understated elegance after ProDrive took over and it seems to be coming true. Especially hard considering how damn near exquisitely perfect the Vantage design is to improve upon. The first hint was the tacky way ProDrive installed those louvers on the V12 Vantage hood. Very 90's Honda aftermarket. Now the new interiors are making me cringe. Seems to me the head of ProDrive is lacking in taste and refinement. But they'll be faster.

The Vanquish is in dire need of a makeover.

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