Motors Chat Thread Round 4

Matt Simis · 09-08-2013 11:28PM

MuppetCheck wrote: »

That's very nicely done.

Yeah, surprisingly pulls it off (though the level of lowering is a bit tasteless).

CianRyan · 09-08-2013 11:44PM

Matt Simis wrote: »

Yeah, surprisingly pulls it off (the level of lowering is excelent ).

I would tend to agree

challengemaster · 10-08-2013 12:19AM

ba_barabus · 10-08-2013 01:52AM

challengemaster wrote: »

Had the same problem with the MGF as the suspension wouldn't settle correctly unless it was driven

Ded_Zebra · 10-08-2013 01:56AM

Well we have picked up out Hire Chevy Impala in Chicago, the route 66 road trip will commence tomorrow :cool::cool:

or the next day, might do the sites in chicago tomorrow

ba_barabus · 10-08-2013 01:57AM

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

Well we have picked up out Hire Chevy Impala in Chicago, the route 66 road trip will commence tomorrow :cool::cool:

or the next day, might do the sites in chicago tomorrow

I want CUSTARD PROOF of the trip please

Ded_Zebra · 10-08-2013 02:05AM

ba_barabus wrote: »

I want CUSTARD PROOF of the trip please

Hmmm I don't have custard but tomorrow morning I'll use a shoe and a half bottle of coke, Will that do?:P

ba_barabus · 10-08-2013 02:07AM

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

Hmmm I don't have custard but tomorrow morning I'll use a shoe and a half bottle of coke, Will that do?:P

And an old sock....,.

Actually can you take a picture of some of the good sights with a half bottle of coke, a shoe and a dirty sock along the way so I can follow up with similar next June?

And if you find CUSTARD I'd love that included JUST 'CAUSE

Ded_Zebra · 10-08-2013 02:11AM

ba_barabus wrote: »

And an old sock....,.

Actually can you take a picture of some of the good sights with a half bottle of coke, a shoe and a dirty sock along the way so I can follow up with similar next June?

And if you find CUSTARD I'd love that included JUST 'CAUSE

Lol, ok I'll do my best tomorrow

ba_barabus · 10-08-2013 02:12AM

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

Lol, ok I'll do my best tomorrow

I look forward to it

Dr.Rieux · 10-08-2013 07:44AM

One of my house mates did Route 66 over the last two weeks. It looks like a fantastic trip.

Marcusm · 10-08-2013 08:32AM

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

Well we have picked up out Hire Chevy Impala in Chicago, the route 66 road trip will commence tomorrow :cool::cool:

or the next day, might do the sites in chicago tomorrow

Route 66 sounds great plus I really liked Chicago the times I've been there. HOWEVER, an Impala (as a hire car) would be about as exciting as getting an Avensis or Octy. True it's likely to be a 3.5L V6 but power output is unlikely to be much more than 200bhp which will not be that exciting. When I've had the option, I've tried to get the equivalent Buick (or Lincoln), not more powerful but more comfortable interior.

Hand thing with major US hire companies is that if you don't like the car, find a fault and pop into any of their branches. You can always keep what you have if they've nothing better but you might sneak a significant upgrade.....

Ded_Zebra · 10-08-2013 12:47PM

Marcusm wrote: »

Route 66 sounds great plus I really liked Chicago the times I've been there. HOWEVER, an Impala (as a hire car) would be about as exciting as getting an Avensis or Octy. True it's likely to be a 3.5L V6 but power output is unlikely to be much more than 200bhp which will not be that exciting. When I've had the option, I've tried to get the equivalent Buick (or Lincoln), not more powerful but more comfortable interior.

Hand thing with major US hire companies is that if you don't like the car, find a fault and pop into any of their branches. You can always keep what you have if they've nothing better but you might sneak a significant upgrade.....

Well actually it's a 3.6 V6 and while it isn't as nice as the V8 I had in the Crown Vic the last time I was here it is much faster. The engine is actually excellent (I have only driven it about 60 miles so far). It has a super high compression ratio, even higher than my Levin :eek: and as a result it makes 303hp and is silky smooth (much smoother than any other V6 I have come across). With that power output it gives the car a power to weight ratio of 177.64hp per 1000kg. That's almost 18hp per ton more than my Levin and 24 more than the yard stick around here (e46 325ci :P). Now the slush-box does hold it back a bit but it is a 6 speed so realistically it doesn't slow it down much!
To put it into prospective the only mustang to have more power per ton is the GT500 (though admittedly it has a lot more power than it and also the other Mustang models)

ba_barabus · 10-08-2013 01:23PM

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

Well actually it's a 3.6 V6 and while it isn't as nice as the V8 I had in the Crown Vic the last time I was here it is much faster. The engine is actually excellent (I have only driven it about 60 miles so far). It has a super high compression ratio, even higher than my Levin :eek: and as a result it makes 303hp and is silky smooth (much smoother than any other V6 I have come across). With that power output it gives the car a power to weight ratio of 177.64hp per 1000kg. That's almost 18hp per ton more than my Levin and 24 more than the yard stick around here (e46 325ci :P). Now the slush-box does hold it back a bit but it is a 6 speed so realistically it doesn't slow it down much!
To put it into prospective the only mustang to have more power per ton is the GT500 (though admittedly it has a lot more power than it and also the other Mustang models)

CUSTARD PROOF

Marcusm · 10-08-2013 01:24PM

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

Well actually it's a 3.6 V6 and while it isn't as nice as the V8 I had in the Crown Vic the last time I was here it is much faster. The engine is actually excellent (I have only driven it about 60 miles so far). It has a super high compression ratio, even higher than my Levin :eek: and as a result it makes 303hp and is silky smooth (much smoother than any other V6 I have come across). With that power output it gives the car a power to weight ratio of 177.64hp per 1000kg. That's almost 18hp per ton more than my Levin and 24 more than the yard stick around here (e46 325ci :P). Now the slush-box does hold it back a bit but it is a 6 speed so realistically it doesn't slow it down much!
To put it into prospective the only mustang to have more power per ton is the GT500 (though admittedly it has a lot more power than it and also the other Mustang models)

Well there's me properly slapped down; well deservedly so for assuming it was an entry level model. Definitely the interior would beat a Crown Vic and sounds like a good engine package for NA. Is it the new 2014 (based off same infrastructure asInsgnia, LaCrosse, Saab 9-5)?

Ded_Zebra · 10-08-2013 01:42PM

ba_barabus wrote: »

CUSTARD PROOF

It's only 7.30 in the morning here, I'm only awake because of poxy jet lag! Give me a chance :P

Marcusm wrote: »

Well there's me properly slapped down; well deservedly so for assuming it was an entry level model. Definitely the interior would beat a Crown Vic and sounds like a good engine package for NA. Is it the new 2014 (based off same infrastructure asInsgnia, LaCrosse, Saab 9-5)?

The interior isn't amazing in it either:P.

I'm not sure what the 2014 model will be based on but I would say it'll be a bigger platform than that. I could be wrong.

dgt · 10-08-2013 01:47PM

The absolute win moment watching a real rs4 overtake an rs4 tdi, both at full chat and listening to that v8 roar off into the distance leaving that tractor screeching behind :cool:

Marcusm · 10-08-2013 02:07PM

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

It's only 7.30 in the morning here, I'm only awake because of poxy jet lag! Give me a chance :P

The interior isn't amazing in it either:P.

I'm not sure what the 2014 model will be based on but I would say it'll be a bigger platform than that. I could be wrong.

I think the Yanks just have different views on interiors. They're all based on GM epsilon II platform albeit Insignia is a short wheel base version - not sure why.

toastedpickles · 10-08-2013 03:21PM

dgt wrote: »

The absolute win moment watching a real rs4 overtake an rs4 tdi, both at full chat and listening to that v8 roar off into the distance leaving that tractor screeching behind :cool:

The though of this alone has made my day....for now :pac:

MetzgerMeister · 11-08-2013 05:32PM

latinogar wrote: »

please beware of who you talk to on this tread, ba_barabus is trying to get this tread closed down, I have gone trough all of his older treads and this is what he always does, he starts trouble until the tread is closed down, just ignore him and anything he says, he is more than likely friends with these guys, you have being warned.

WTF

I saw the same post on the car mods thread and post a picture of your car thread.

challengemaster · 11-08-2013 05:33PM

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

WTF

I saw the same post on the car mods thread.

Every single post by that user is the same.. .

ba_barabus · 11-08-2013 05:34PM

It's ok.

I've just picked up a fanboi :P

MetzgerMeister · 11-08-2013 05:35PM

challengemaster wrote: »

Every single post by that user is the same.. .

You're right too!!!

Shane Fitz · 11-08-2013 05:37PM

ba_barabus wrote: »

It's ok.

I've just picked up a fanboi :P

Just wait for the next meet!!!

toastedpickles · 11-08-2013 05:38PM

Shane Fitz wrote: »

Just wait for the next meet!!!

Speaking of which, one before September?

Renegade Mechanic · 11-08-2013 05:39PM

ba_barabus wrote: »

It's ok.

I've just picked up a fanboi :P

Whos toes did you step on?:D

ba_barabus · 11-08-2013 05:42PM

Renegade Mechanic wrote: »

Whos toes did you step on?:D

His apparently.

Should I be expecting another visit now or do I need to check the bushes outside my house now?

ba_barabus · 11-08-2013 05:45PM

BTW, Thanks to the mod who cleaned all that rubbish up

MuppetCheck · 11-08-2013 06:01PM

It's obviously Murdoch. Didn't think they'd have the interweb in the asylum though.

YbFocus · 11-08-2013 06:03PM

toastedpickles wrote: »

Speaking of which, one before September?

I may go to one of these meets and figure out a few faces for names on here.

Also Mr. Pickles how did the bumper mending go

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