#Automotive fun & mechanic talk + consulting 🔧🛞
gleaming meteor
I completely forgot that there is 24 hours Le Mans this week
return of Ferrari but Toyota has been on point for a while now so it's gonna be interesting
zealous spindle
Yes
brave rampart
I love that car with those wheels specifically.
SSR Longchamp XR-4 on an S13 coupe
gleaming meteor
Jimmy Broadbent got his time attack MX5 slightly upgraded
brave rampart
nissan power 
digital topaz
and a 1/1 j-tuned 34
brave rampart
and a 1/1 j-tuned 34
Wow it's the Nismo-Omori restoration
I wonder how it's specs compare to the old Z-Tune.
If I recall. 428bhp or so for the sale Z-Tune. 500 for the Z-Tune prototype
brave rampart
https://boutique.lemans.org/3539-pdt_540/veste-en-jean-24-heures-le-mans.jpg
King of Cool. 
digital topaz
digital topaz
owner of the r34 is a prince in the royal family
gleaming meteor
24 hours of Le Mans online if anyone wants to watch
nevermind I guess they stopped after an hour or so
there is a bunch of onboard cameras available on YT though
brave rampart
owner of the r34 is a prince in the royal family
ye I remember reading it earlier
gleaming meteor
brave rampart
nice
They got the win since their last in 1965 and after decades of not participating (1973)
zealous spindle
Sheesh I found a z4 e89 35is with the I6 twin turbo
Im selling my mini then I hope this one still available
gleaming meteor
someone posted this on a subreddit about naming cars
and the top response is a guy making fun of the owner for parking it under a tree with a solar panel on the roof
silk coyote
He doesn’t want to overcharge it
Fiskar was weird,I remember seeing like 2 of those in my lifetime
zealous spindle
digital topaz
customer stated car is not badass enough
gleaming meteor
started ~14 mins ago
Prospec qualifiers for 3 hours and in 4 hours there will be Pro qualifiers
they continue tomorrow and on saturday as well
brave rampart
@\tokyo.desperado on insta
his scans are always appreciated
even people who are in forget some of the features
This guy will carefully scan them for all to see
silk coyote
brave rampart
Can you reuse the steam exhaust from a steam engine
It would not allow the internal pressure to fluctuate properly even with an internal cam
radiant sandal
so u would need sort of a vaccum pump
brave rampart
possibly
radiant sandal
i was thinking I'll make a steam engine out of scraps
brave rampart
nice
radiant sandal
@brave rampartgod big important question
the piston diameter and the cylinder ID, should it be the same
or should the piston be a teensy bit smaller
not accounting for piston rings
brave rampart
or should the piston be a teensy bit smaller
The block+sleeves should be built to accommodate pistons. So the pistons should be made near identical and as balanced as possible along with the crank. The engine should be bored almost perfectly past the diameter of the pistonheads.
radiant sandal
i see
i saw a design for a steam engine
is the cylinder making contact with the intake block
as in, perfect fit contact
brave rampart
on one that small I would guess so yes
Rings not needed. Precision centre-boring with machine
Hobby engines are quite an unsustainable product
silk coyote
Found a 959 body kit for sale 🏄♀️
Now to figure out how to install body kits,let alone mix body kits together 🤔💭
On top of that,changing out drivetrains
The journey is long but Godspeed 🫡
brave rampart
Drivetrain is a different level of fabrication
but do your best
Source a 964 Carrera 4 drivetrain and such
maybe even their chassis and powertrain completely
adapting the older panels to newer chassis is much safer
silk coyote
I did find some 993’s,one convertible but has the C4 train and one that’s coupe but just standard RHD,might try to use that as a donor,especially since it’s in the junkyard lol
I was aiming at least for a 911 SC since I haven’t been able to find slantnose conversion kits for a 993
Or maybe I’m just in the wrong direction in terms of plan
Main objective to get a 959 body kit,primarily for the rear and get a slantnose kit as well as a c4 package
brave rampart
I did find some 993’s,one convertible but has the C4 train and one that’s coupe ...
Junkyard porsche sounds bad. Being they are generally the most reliable Euro sport car
To be junked has to mean massive neglect or damage
silk coyote
Yeah it has some damage
brave rampart
silk coyote
But so far no water damage which I guess is more of a red flag?
I’ll link you if you’re curious
brave rampart
I’ll link you if you’re curious
Send whatever you want to share. I'm sure none are here to poach what you're checking out
gleaming meteor
I once heard that you should check under the door handles for dirt just in case if the car wasn't flooded
silk coyote
gleaming meteor
but this was more for buying used cars
silk coyote
but this was more for buying used cars
I think it’s helpful regardless
That water can cause headaches
So these are the 993’s that i mentioned
If I were to go the 993 route
brave rampart
I imagined mould in a flood title carrera cab
gleaming meteor
brave rampart
LOL
digital topaz
we have bluetooth exhausts here
zealous spindle
Bought it 2 weeks ago I sold my f55 cooper at the same time, this one is a homura version, I can finally drive my car on track with my dad so I can catch up with his caterham
brave rampart
we love camber.
this one is just bonkers
1.8bar tyre pressure, over -6° on rear.
digital topaz
now get a purple porsche
silk coyote
It was one of my build ideas
gleaming meteor
digital topaz
41s ɐıʌןıs 👍
gleaming meteor
it apparently looks like Willow Springs and people have no clue how he managed to do that there
brave rampart
managing to flip a slammed S chassis on relatively low elevation change amazes me
zealous spindle
Good Sunday with my dad, first time that people approach me for my car
silk coyote
Good Sunday with my dad, first time that people approach me for my car
Whats the backstory behind it?
radiant sandal
Good Sunday with my dad, first time that people approach me for my car
what car is that
it looks amazing
zealous spindle
Whats the backstory behind it?
First I I went a to a car meet with my dad and his car and with my own car (his is the caterham on the left, mine is the Mazda on the right) next thing track day maybe
zealous spindle
what car is that
On the left 2011 caterham roadsport sv
silk coyote
First I I went a to a car meet with my dad and his car and with my own car (his ...
Nice
I would like to build some kit cars
regardless of replica
Yeah because a average joe is gonna have 1.5 mill for a Shelby Cobra
silk coyote
digital topaz
alice won once again
silk coyote
reminds me
It was pretty interesting
digital topaz
brave rampart
Instagram
The Blackbird.
Jan. '88 issue of OPTION
very noticeably inspired by Toriyama Akira's work for that month's art
silk coyote
radiant sandal
Very interesting concepthttps://youtu.be/_CwUuyN6NTE
gleaming meteor
brave rampart
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/T2GGygmXjAs
Seeing so many videos of this concept. Seems very interesting. I wonder how they will work with transmissions.
radiant sandal
Seeing so many videos of this concept. Seems very interesting. I wonder how they...
It'll be interesting indeed
Wait there was some disadvantage right
i forgot what it was
brave rampart
probably hot side. One side is all exhaust port. Also I am unsure if the RPM would be able to go high. However that is not a problem if a transmission can handle it
all that torque on what looks to be coming from a heavy rotating assembly if it isn't made of a lightweight metal.
Also very interesting to see whatever intake/port designs they use. I would think they start with individual throttle bodies on each one to have ideal air intake on each port, less starved air from an air collector.
radiant sandal
hmm
cool concept tho
But question is, the early developed version, can it replace traditional engines in atleast Light motor vehicles
gleaming meteor
I saw this car on a thumbnail of a video. Was a bit surprised when I saw what car it was didnt recognise it at all until I saw the rear
brave rampart
looks like an Evo VII-IX
brave rampart
or is it something else entirely
you would be well guessing. It is not a piston-driven shaft.
digital topaz
dorito power
radiant sandal
you would be well guessing. It is not a piston-driven shaft.
Oh?
wait what
I'm imagining the mazda rotary engine
gleaming meteor
can you guess what car they modified for this?
well the link name kinda gives it away
zealous spindle
Lol mx5 ez the seats
Wheels are maybe Mazda factory one
The kit looks good since the front of the car is long and quite wide
And the color is really beautiful
brave rampart
they are the same company that would convert S chassis and Foxbodies back in the day if I am not mistaken
brave rampart
Lol mx5 ez the seats
always look at the doors and such. Good stuff.
Mitsuoka also has the Rock Star kit for ND MX-5 Roadster
silk coyote
I never seen the latest Audi TT up class and it’s pretty nice in person
zealous spindle
Yup even a non s or rs tt is a thing
gleaming meteor
split ravine
predictions for belgian gp?
- norris
- verstappen
- piastri
rain soaked weekend possibly
zealous spindle
how is alonso atm ? i think in wet he can be in the front
split ravine
Around 8th place usually
digital topaz
my car is making weird sounds again 
brave rampart
brave rampart
my car is making weird sounds again <:choerrynlt:685911999452020763>
describe em
digital topaz
had some weird purring sounds when i rev it
brave rampart
brave rampart
Could be any belt. See if it changes when steering
You'll know if it's accessory belt that way by using the power steering
if not, check air filter
digital topaz
had the car stopped and revved it and it still makes the noise
digital topaz
only happens sometimes though, maybe after/during a 1-2hr drive
sure i'll record it when i go on a drive tomorrow 
brave rampart
and the car? Honda right?
brave rampart
oh, 8th gen.
digital topaz
its the jdm version tho, idk if theres any difference with usdm
digital topaz
oh right its an r18 not a k20 
digital topaz
yup
brave rampart
The noise should be biased to one side then. If it's on the left side (facing the front with bonnet up) it's anything within power steering pump, aircon compressor clutch, alternator.
They like to make whirring noises when they stick
they all pretty much operate by a clutch engagement whilst the engine spins when you use them. Otherwise they free spin. But sometimes they just wear and this can cause constant noise
digital topaz
zealous spindle
Bro got supercharger for free
Smol review of the mx5 nd :
Fun car
Easy mode if you want to destroy your car during a wet turn even on low speed
Noisy car but as a convertible it totally acceptable
The gear box is insanely good and everything feel reliable except the diff power plate and the rear axle
I wish the car was a bit lower and the stock exhaust sportier
digital topaz
@brave rampart
silk coyote
digital topaz
its even louder now lmao
brave rampart
<@387760950390030338>
I'm dead set on one of the bearing & clutch pieces of the aircon compressor and/or idler pulley
that extra noise really shouldn't be the end of the world. Especially if the battery hasn't died, the aircon still works, etc. Just take it in for service or prepare to lift up the front, chock the rear tyres with a slab of wood or something, and take the front-right wheel off
I'm guessing four 10mm bolts if you do it but you'll be pretty claustrophobic in that space.
Honda Genuine compressor clutches are a bit pricey for R18 engine since they were phased out for the L series
around 2x what you could get them for back in 2017 or so
digital topaz
had its aircon maintained a while ago, might have to check with the shop
brave rampart
gleaming meteor
digital topaz
one careful owner, low mileage, accident free
asking for $42,000 🤙
zealous spindle
https://64.media.tumblr.com/15f1a0be9e30cbf5cf02a1dd3b5ebe84/646614d209e6a13f-55...
Sheesh
Mx5 trunk is kinda smol
brave rampart
https://64.media.tumblr.com/15f1a0be9e30cbf5cf02a1dd3b5ebe84/646614d209e6a13f-55...
precious cargo onboard
brave rampart
that's why it's a perfect mid-life purchase
capable of holding the grey hairs that appear ever more in the boot and does it's job without a spouse or child in passenger seat
brave rampart
I wonder what is the base car
Nissan S13 Silvia
exotic cargo
yeah that turbo is absoluetly ginormous
the owner is a youtuber i've actually seen that gallardo on youtube a couple times prior to seeing it in person
zealous spindle
Can’t gap a civic with laptop
brave rampart
oooohhh
the Mazda 323 GT-R (also known as the Familia in other markets)
GT-R being the trim level
Other notable hot hatches of the era (turbocharged) include the Nissan Pulsar GTi-R and the Toyota Starlet Glanza V
Japanese rally cars took a page auto of Renault and other Euro manufacturers and killed it with their homologation special trims
brave rampart
This looks like a fun car aswell
amazing.
brave rampart
The true enthusiast experience is seeing something worth millions, unready to the fact of it's presence, and just savouring the moment
silk coyote
My favorite headturners
I be lowering my volume in hopes I can hear that baby roar
Also, such a beauty to see
zealous spindle
Sheesh I was in queue for Paris oec show saw a lot of big cars
There is an amg slk or gt parked in front of an hotel
Very agressive
Car
brave rampart
Mustang named Elanor >
the Tokyo Drift spec also
you may be cool
but are you 930 slantnose rally spec cool?
4WD also
zealous spindle
This is cool af
I knew that Porsche used to be in rally but what is the last pic ? Look like rally cross type ?
Yeah it’s written on it
@brave rampart do you know if the latest Mazda mx5 engine is an multipoint injection ? Is there a big difference having a multipoint for each cylinder or for the whole block ?
Idk if it’s understandable
brave rampart
<@387760950390030338> do you know if the latest Mazda mx5 engine is an multipoin...
multi-port?
but if you're asking if it has it
No it is not port injected. Mazda's Skyactiv, like Honda's Earthdreams, philosophy is to offer reduced emissions while increasing power with direct injection.
brave rampart
Direct injection is better for power, compression levels, response, and consistent air-fuel mix at elevation change
digital topaz
budget touring conversion
silk coyote
thats crazy
brave rampart
hehehe
zealous spindle
zealous spindle
yep i was thinking about that
brave rampart
it's the West where it is just uncommon and not rare + untolerated
Top Secret and Mine's feature of custom R33
zealous spindle
No way there is an top secret r33
Btw r33 has the best lines compared to r32 r34
brave rampart
No way there is an top secret r33
R33 is one of Top Secret's most famous exports
the bodykit (bumpers, skirts, bonnet) are all still being produced today
very popular
brave rampart
S15 Silvia (200sx in AUS) with R34 GT-R V-Spec bumper mended to it hit auction blocks
looks very cool but something to this, niche degree of custom, is definitely selling as someone's loss
brave rampart
SA3R are one of the most underrated street and racing spec wheels. I am aware you dislike em though haha
It is an acquired taste for sure
zealous spindle
SA3R are one of the most underrated street and racing spec wheels. I am aware yo...
I think if I see them on a other car I would like them, every wheels don’t fit every car
I am more into this enkei
Or
zealous spindle
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DO4uJ6Z3V10
The wheels looks better on the r34 than r33 and r32
Idk why but this is what I feel
brave rampart
I am more into this enkei
you see these wheels more in the West for a reason. Tri-spoke is a flop and it's because Advan didn't take advantage on the market back then
But Japanese drifters have Advans prominently and they sell secondhand for less than Enkeis in say US, Canada, or UK while being able to take a smacking
The point is, that S15 has them because it was cheap and doesn't affect the selling price at auction block in Japan
brave rampart
Might be overrated but proper seats are worth it if your car has nicely adjustable suspension and tyre setup
Stock seats can have you going anywhere else except the position to control it with high lateral Gs
brave rampart
it will not add 2 cylinders and 2 turbos unfortunately
but it'll look damn cool on it
zealous spindle
Yep
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uncut pineBOT
@builtbylegends <t:1691711566:d>
brave rampart
beautiful
brave rampart
tha blue carbon wing
the entire front bumper, bonnet, and boot is custom blue-green carbon from what I recall
you can see the bumper is unpainted where the air dam/lip is. Making it 1 entire piece is much more efficient than making the lip separate and having hardware to affix it.
exotic cargo
budget touring conversion
this hurts my soul
brave rampart
This applies to engines of all kinds (minus the traction control segment because cars use brake systems mostly)
add a differential axle to the mix and you now understand the phenomenon of power over and understeer on most cars outside of just saying "balance"
brave rampart
Quiz Question: What is the significance of this piece of metal sticking out from the wheel's barrel?
zealous spindle
Hmm I never saw that before maybe a 2 in 1 support for the valve and a balance pad ?
digital topaz
that is a funny looking counterweight
brave rampart
Hmm I never saw that before maybe a 2 in 1 support for the valve and a balance p...
the idea of a support is pretty close. Though any idea why?
Also, Nissan is going all out now with teasing the R32EV development
perhaps their plan is to do what Toyota did and mate the system to a normal drivetrain... 
gleaming meteor
I wouldn't be surprised if it was something about the plastic thingy melting at summer
zealous spindle
A support to avoid bending the valve ?
brave rampart
A support to avoid bending the valve ?
Really close, but basically it prevents the valve stem from bending as speeds increase. Centrifugal forces pull them outward beyond 200kmh and having them bend at sustained speeds can cause a blowout catastrophe.
zealous spindle
I see why it didn’t come up first in my mind, but it’s kinda rare to see it on newer cars ? Like I never saw them on rs3 or gt3
brave rampart
Much too new
I'll say around mid 90s they started producing better hardware for mounting stems.
performance valve stems are simple to make
so some companies just supply them with wheels or leave them as options to order
¥630 for RAYS pieces
integrated TPMS (which has been standard feature for all cars made past 2010) also require proper seating to read correct
so it's really just an aftermarket or non-tyre pressure monitor system thing nowadays
silk coyote
Bought a deskmat of a Azure Lane character and didn’t realize there’s a 911 Turbo in the background
Tried my best but this one is nice too,especially with the outline being more clear and cleaner
exotic cargo
can anyone explain to me what the porsche generation numbers mean
brave rampart
can anyone explain to me what the porsche generation numbers mean
901/911 first ones. 911 have SWB (Short wheelbase) and LWB differentiated by the position of the torsion bar beginning. Every car past the '72 model year (I think it was 1972) were LWB to reduce "Porsche steer" (lifting off throttle caused oversteer in mid corner) You can see the circles in front of the wheel arch, the distance changed in the LWB to a couple centimetre forward of it.
902/912 is just a VW Beetle engine (flat-4 cylinder) and a 4-speed manual.
915 are 72-86 model transmissions in either the 911 LWB and G chassis. The difference between the 915 transmission and the original 901 5-speed is position of reverse where it's not above 1st on the H-pattern. It was moved to a more recognisable position (below 5th)
G series popped up in the late 70s and persisted into the late 80s starting with the 911 SC (5-speed, non-turbo A.K.A: "Super Carrera") G series can also be widebody. Though these are usually just called "930" with a 915 4-speed MT and added turbo. (Given the label 930 because they were 2.7, 3.0, 3.2, and 3.3L)
The G series is the most iconic of them all. The narrow body is the SC and the "Turbo Carrera" (it's USDM name) is the one with the arch flares and the iconic black, shark-fin decal plastering the rear wheel arch
Porsche 934 is a race car
so is the 935
Capping off the end of the 930 specification, the G50 gearbox was in them from 1987-1989. The G50 was a 5-speed with R gear next to 1st (To the left and up)
NOTE: Borg-Warner G50 transmission were 5 and 6-speed. They are notoriously more easy to shift with and can handle more torque. (That's why 930 Turbo were 4-speed 915 transmission, rather than 5. Simply too much torque until G50 transmission)
Carrera 3.2 87-89 (non-turbo, usually narrow body. *Not sure if any were widebody by factory) are hot commodities with their non-turbo, air-cooled, 3.2L, flat 6 + G50 gearbox
you can see here, the side decal is thinner where the wheel arch is from it's widebody 930 sibling. It's just like a 915 SC but a different transmission. It sports both the "fin decal" and none at times.
In late 1989, the 964 designation debuted
Widebody "Turbo"
Narrow body "Carrera"
They were pretty much the exact same shape as the 930/915s but they got rid of the black accented crap like the poorly "integrated" impact bumper (the black rubber line going all around the older export cars) in exchange for smoother skirts, bumpers, and engine cover/spoiler area
*same "frunk"/bonnet by the way as all Porsches before if I am not mistaken
The Carrera was able to be both narrow and widebody in RS trim
Later model 964 featured a vent where the rear arch was. Pictured a '93 (964) 911 Turbo S Leichtbau or "Lightweight"
The 993 was the last generation of air-cooled 911s. This basically means none of the engines from this generation and before required a radiator or coolant. (*Exception for any turbos because the turbos were actually cooled by liquid but that doesn't mean the engine block has cooling jackets)
Fun Fact: The exhausts were technically heat extractors, and yes the engines ran hot.
993 "Wide body"
993 "Wide body with vent"
Wide vs narrow. Really hard to distinguish, not even sure if I got them right above. I know the spoiler vents are specific to them.
993 saw the introduction of Carrera 4 though, a 4WD drivetrain. And the GT[Number class] RS edition.
1995-1998 (993) 911 GT2 RS
This is the end of air-cooled engines + G series transmission. Some were 6-speed G series like the aforementioned GT2 RS
The 1999 (actually debuted in 2001 because development) to 2005 996 designation was the first of liquid-cooled, flat-6 engines. It also added a camshaft to each head, allowing double the amount of cylinder valves (2 for both exhaust and intake cycles for a total of 4 at each cylinder. From a previous 1 of each job for a total of just 2 valves per cylinder) First instance of a DOHC in Porsche 911 consumer cars
These are known by some as "fried egg" and "cat eyes" by their respective headlamp shape/designs.
This is where my knowledge pretty much ignores the future
if you want to read about the engine specifics for all, there's tonnes of resources, just ask anything really.
brave rampart
If I missed anything or am wrong, I can understand being corrected. It's been a pretty long time since I scrubbed up on the Porsche stuff
So I may have some disclaimers. I also labeled some with asterisks "*"
brave rampart
No problem, I hope it's decent enough to be a guide
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brave rampart
A lot of trouble to get these in full res
They've been gatekept but there is really no need, real work needs to offset the misinfo
Nissan R33 GT-R converted to NISMO 400R look body pieces, nicknamed "800R"
Pushing 800PS back in the 90s
a bespoke setup at the time equipped a GREDDY/TRUST T88-34D Turbo when many were doing T78 for upgrade + "boost up". The RB26 redone to 2.8L from 2.6 like the RB-X GT2 engine of the NISMO 400R
brave rampart
Pre '95 Mid Night had a few Rs hitting 700-740PS. But far more were just "boost up" and ECU tweaked to make 340 or so at wheel
this is a great showcase with good sources. Read if interested, the whole account is great
brave rampart
Porsche pages + this scan of this R32 are from a 1994 issue of AutoWorks magazine on Mid Night @ Japanese Automobile Research Institution (JARI) AKA: "Yatabe test track/proving ground"
brave rampart
just for weeby cue ball shifters?
brave rampart
look over at what Cusco sells or any other Japanese tuning shop has
Tomei, GReddy/TRUST, and such
depending on jurisdiction obviously, shift pattern being printed on or near the shifter is required
I usually just opt for solid billet cue ball or teardrop. No engraving, they charge 20% of the price in addition for them
zealous spindle
Tomei, GReddy/TRUST, and such
Premium brand , I think I’ll buy some from Ali express
brave rampart
if it's aluminium, it works, that's good enough
duracon (material) is inexpensive and great. Used in 90s race cars in DTM, N1, etc
zealous spindle
Yep I know that there is a lot of professional drifters in France who bought their knobs on Ali express
So I think it will do the job
zealous spindle
brave rampart
BEAUTIFUL
high quality cast wheels are some of the best to own for street and track applications
zealous spindle
Someone is selling the set sadly I can’t afford them atm
brave rampart
another time another time
zealous spindle
I’ll buy enkei rims bronze color with a set of semi slick
But exhaust first and lower spring after
zealous spindle
Any tips to remove small portion of adhesive on the paint of my car ? I was thinking about using degreaser and dental floss but degreaser may be too corrosive for the paint
brave rampart
Any tips to remove small portion of adhesive on the paint of my car ? I was thin...
Isopropyl/rubbing alcohol, plastic razor, floss/fishing line.
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gleaming meteor
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best assitant
brave rampart
Revised a couple parts
Added flair to it so you can actually see the generations in bold
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Shiny for a first time, summer vacation is ending it’s now time to take the work car
I saw 2 scratches on the left side skirt but fine it’s car meant to be driven
digital topaz
overestimated the civics turning radius 
zealous spindle
It happens to best of us at least the bumper is not cracked
silk coyote
which manga is it
Kanojo No Carrera, tags, Comedy, Ecchi, Seinen and Sports
brave rampart
I personally like Over Rev
it's got a tinge more realism focus than Initial D's racing philosophy, psyche, and theory
brave rampart
LOL
Yes, basically a former student athlete becomes interested in automotive sport after witnessing a person younger than herself drifting
silk coyote
Nice
I thought it was because she ate shit when she was running
“This ain’t it for me” 😭💀
brave rampart
well yes
at the time, comeback after a major tendon tear was unheard of
spelled the end of careers. Only exception I can think of is Dominique Wilkins in the 90s
silk coyote
Honestly like how cars are drawn
When they’re a little bloated and not an exact 1:1 lining
Like the little roundness and straight lines they would use
Gives a vibe
zealous spindle
How hard is installing coilovers
brave rampart
Depends on the car but swapping the pieces is not hard as long as you have the tools and space
ND are very easy in my opinion
undo wheel assembly, rotor can stay on if you can get under the wheel-well(s) comfortably. Undo the connecting pieces attached to the control arm and strut tower.
take the strut out and it's just in reverse from there
I assume the coils you're getting also don't have the older, cheaper bushing style that needs to be preloaded
Pillow-ball style or something and it attaches to the LCA where you removed the stock strut
brave rampart
How hard is installing coilovers
zealous spindle
I’ll buy D2, max speeding rods or bilstein depending if there is any stock and also the budget
I think I’ll invest more time about learning mechanic on cars
zealous spindle
looking juicy
brave rampart
I’ll buy D2, max speeding rods or bilstein depending if there is any stock and a...
bilstein or flyin miata ND Fox coils are valid options. Don't touch maxspeeding rods they don't get good unless you overinvest
I really like FortuneAuto's 500-510s
they're the best imo
and not super shit for the price. Great quality and performance
brave rampart
maxspeeding rods are often rip-offs for what you get. That's why I added those options like FA.
FortuneAuto coils are comfy and performance. They have custom spring rate selection upon ordering and the dampening is able to be dialed in on the tophats of the coils to a greater spec than most others
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Soda spilled all over my passenger seat
Rip
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So I made the choice of installing the coilovers by myself but when I look at the specs to see the torque range of everything I see like a range of 77-93Nm what is the best value ?
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So I made the choice of installing the coilovers by myself but when I look at th...
for the arms and lower coilover mount bolt I go up into and no lower than 120
a lot of the cheaper torque tools leave measurements under by about 5-9Nm on first click so I do ~100 first and then add in increments of 10 or 20 if I feel like it
unless you use an electronic thing
or just use an impact gun
technicians and shop mechanics use them if they get paid flat rate to save time
for top hat pillow ball mounts into the strut tower you don't need much. You can even hand tighten them. About 26Nm and no more
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reminded me of the white W10 MR2 I saw the other day
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I saw an green mr3s so smoll
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But not the gtr
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Mr2 and mr3 kinda underrated for custom builds
MR3?
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Ford Sierras were dominant and not many causals talk about that
Fun Fact: The R32 GT-R was not an undefeated winner if you include any other series outside of Japan.
It lost in Australia a couple times and in other stages against Sierras and at times E30 M3s which cornered much better on tighter tracks.
silk coyote
But wasn’t it in Australia that it went undefeated? I thought the nickname derived from that
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But wasn’t it in Australia that it went undefeated? I thought the nickname deriv...
No, it was undefeated in Japan series
It came to Australia behind the competition. Won 7 out of 9 races in it's best season.
in the end the Aussie Rs could take faster tracks seconds ahead. But they weren't as nimble as the JTCC R32 and those didn't even touch the Sierras. They were specialised though, for the downhills and straights on Australian grounds.
"Godzilla" describing the R32 was coined by an Australian magazine also
*the writer at least
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Oh I c
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Got my car detailed
very happy
Time to buy a seat cover and other accessories for it
Honestly want to treat it more better, I want to give the car to my little brother once he graduates from HS so he can have something, especially if he plans on going to college or trade school or just work
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Honestly want to treat it more better, I want to give the car to my little broth...
Best move 👏
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Morning chill
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very good
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ahh, I've not really had to deal with that personally
but I know amateur cannonball runners like the Radenso product. It's been in the game for a bit
once you understand how to use one, it gets a lot simpler
they're a classic
silk coyote
Sheesh
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You can watch the odometer roll a couple haha
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I saw an announce of a galant mitsu I wonder if it’s the 4G63 the car looks clean and it’s under 100km
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what announcement?
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ah ye mb I forgot to say that it's on selling websites
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Lol
digital topaz
gotta visit daikoku at least once in my life
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Later when the business owners with cool cars get off work and want to just hang out. Very good time
everyone talks. You might find people filming, vloggers, etc. None of it is new
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I got wheel spacers on my car (20mm in front and rear) bearings will wear a bit more but since it’s not a real daily it’s ok but I feel a difference like I feel secured when turning like hips and ass is tight
Weird to explain but I feel like the weight of the car is locked
Quite surprised by this small change
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Weird to explain but I feel like the weight of the car is locked
scrub radius and track width is altered
silk coyote
Saw a 996 base for 9k
split ravine
Carlos sainz beating verstappen to pole position at imola in a ferrari
Such a refreshing change
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Personally? No
it's not very modified since it's just for casual street use. Coils, wheels, tyres, and a few things is not a build and thus does not get named since it is not customised much besides basic upgrades.
Example, my S13 is just "the car"
bitter anvil
finally passed emissions, light went off after using catalyst treatment
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FC are beautifully balanced machines
I always liked them
their biggest issue is the engine though
Not because reliability or any boring jokes
they lack torque. Turbo 2rotor can only do so much on stock internals and housing before you start getting blow-by; furthermore, upshifts have a long wait to match revs and do completely smooth driving. They have a nice weight distribution though, good suspension design.
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The guy above has sus wheels
they were standard on some of the early 2000s SsangYong Kyron M200
a good amount Asian of SUV and trucks ran the 2x3 and tri-spoke design as OEM
one that comes to mind first is the Toyota 4runner/Hilux SUV from the late 90s
*Hilux Surf and the 4Runner are their model names depending on the regional market.
exotic cargo
i find it mildly infuriating when people try to defend left lane hogs
it just ever so slightly decreases my life expectancy
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Before anyone asks, it's a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro convertible corrected
slab headrest, door lock position, handle + lock, and the rear arch line.
*RS trim was the one below Super Sport. Stood for Rally-Sport
1st gen muscle cars were amazing.
bitter anvil
so nice
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digital topaz
seems like its a '69/70 deville? the front checks out as well
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seems like its a '69/70 deville? the front checks out as well
Not gonna lie, I knew the interior didn't match
I got lazy
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slab headrest, door lock position, handle + lock, and the rear arch line.
Yes it's a GM. The 1st teaser with the old ladies had a V8 badge in the rear but by the time you guys saw this I just didn't want to back track
digital topaz
understandable i couldnt extract any much from the teaser lol
do the engine sounds in the mv match the car though im curious
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Yes
digital topaz
oh nice
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100% a smog-choked, chevrolet sound. They all generally have the same ticking and grumbling
issue is finding a video to compare that doesn't have boomer music over it for tiktok hipsters
if he would quit yappin, you'd hear it better. This one is from a few years prior to the model in the MV
1969 was the correct year though, thankfully my knowledge of the handles and locks being the same + slab head/neck rests carried
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damn that rob dham's rx7 is clean
gleaming meteor
he has a new project now as well
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he has a new project now as well
Sport compacts of different eras
Sorcery NSX lineup (2005)
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Oof
gleaming meteor
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It better not have an LS under there
would be funny if it were an RB
the trio all in one
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MazdaSpeed A Spec wing from an FD3S
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Yep
digital topaz
interesting how it fits
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Would suit it best on an NB
though it fits very well there
I like the little arch flares
the little baby car
digital topaz
does it fit my honda
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so fds are not as wide as i expect
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Fds are small cars
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so fds are not as wide as i expect
They are only about 20cm longer and a bit wider than an ND MX-5 at the mirrors
And that is still shorter than a 9th gen Civic Si Coupe
oh and thinner too
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not a real gtr
there are no ways to get the engine unless someone finds the crank dimensions and makes it themselves
M3 GTR replicas are all just bodykits, tube frames, livery, or a mix of them
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M3 GTR replicas are all just bodykits, tube frames, livery, or a mix of them
Yep, this one I saw today is the m52b25
with an added compressor
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little baby popcorn making contest
gleaming meteor
a lot of people are criticising those crosses but I think it gives it a unique character
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the antichrist isn't in Nevada driving a over-stanced NA MX-5 I'll tell you that
a bit tack I'll say
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Idk
The only thing that bother me in the pic is the exhaust
And maybe the camber
Nice Pontiac
Idk why there is so much Ferrari kits for Pontiac fiero
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the cease & desist's exist for a reason
with the amount there were in the nineties, they couldn't accept being travestied
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digital topaz
quartz glen
That's...actually not that higher
Huh I thought that's gonna retail like 450k or sumn
because of the features
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Well the leather of my seat is already damage not even 5k km with the car
But it’s not that damaged I mean is like well used
Good reason to swap on bucket seat
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you can upgrade/replace at any pace
no worries for an explanation
just make sure you don't regret it
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@brave rampart what do you think about 350z and 370z engines I heard that they’re are not that reliable and also a bit weak for the car
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Yep
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First, I have had a lot of experience with them
Particularly the VQ35DE
the VQ3XHR versions are always better
sound better too
HR engines were standard in all Z33-34 chassis after 2007?
or so
Forged internals, better intake plenum, two intakes rather than 1, and better exhaust system compared to DE.
I think all the VQ engines are pretty boring though.
6,500rpms on the first DE, 7,000 for the "rev-up" versions (awful oil issues and ring wear becomes more exaggerated in these ones)
the HR had a 7,000-7,250 redline. Like I said, overall an upgrade. Not as many age-related issues as the DE model
the reliability of any high compression 6cylinder has a ceiling of about under 400k kilometers or some 250k miles. The oil issues just accelerate it on VQ3XDEs
expect nothing amazing from them. Their main issue is how hot they get and how compact the chassis is. There's just enough room for turbos, but it's a horrible idea. Heat soak is so bad that low or top-mounting turbos is just idiotic.
That's why you see rear-mounted turbos on VQ cars
Turbos where you would normally see a second exhaust port
Allows for you to use more space for the intercooler
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<@387760950390030338> what do you think about 350z and 370z engines I heard that...
their power without boost is enough for anyone unless you're some Toretto wannabe. They have a modest top speed. High 250kmh/150mph. Although, power increases from most normal bolt-ons is little to none on them.
They drive pretty darn well though
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So ye for stock performance it’s good for people who wants to cruise and chill
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precisely
it's good out the box
No upgrade path without extensive overhaul though
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My friend is looking for a japanese car but 4 cylinder atmo is not enough for him and he wants something past year 2000
He drove my Mazda
He found that the car was a bit underpowered for his taste
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Every car will feel underpowered if your ideal power curve is one that forces you to back off before it punishes you.
I find that is actually what people want who don't understand power
but trust me
No real driver does
Linear delivery is ideal. Having to constantly see-saw off and on is not something for a daily driver.
Because torque is what you feel when you suddenly deliver more air into an engine
if it's increase with the pedal is linear. They don't feel that jump that turbos or huge displacement does. (say goodbye to your wallet and tyres + brakes if that's what you like) race machines are not cheap.
Driving is the most expensive sport to get into... just shy of the world's military superiority race.
Horsepower doesn't tell you anything other than theoretical top speed (without aerodynamic drag or gear ratio)
torque is what he wants to feel. It's what puts you in your seat when you jab the throttle.
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He found that the car was a bit underpowered for his taste
Want torque? You don't shop for a 4cyl. You can artificially manipulate torque by increasing gear ratio though. Like changing the sprocket of a bike.
But that means you have to spin the pedals (engine) more to do the same top speed. Which is impossible since you've made that sprocket (final drive ratio) smaller and have the same rpm redline. You'll get tired quicker (lower fuel efficiency) get tired quicker and you have to refuel more often.
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My friend is looking for a japanese car but 4 cylinder atmo is not enough for hi...
You're in Europe right?
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You're in Europe right?
Yep
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You guys don't have 3.0L, aluminium block V6 cars that make efficient power.
EUDM never had that demand for a V6 sedan/saloon like the US-CAN does. BMW may have some cars he can like but they are bimmers with bimmer issues
Audi has decent inline 5 turbos and such
they can be good picks
but then again. Audi issues
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Yep I told him the same thing
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No muscle cars exist there without heavy insurance fees and road tax
Overall, the demand, the market, and the legislation for a mid-range sporty car doesn't exist without the jump to luxury in Europe
Sad to say. Though he could get an AWD Volvo
a 2004 Volvo S60 5cyl 2.5L Turbo AWD would be cool. They are slept on
more power than a E46 325i
only by about 18bhp
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Yep Volvo are getting popular since car meet are coming back, golf gti or r are popular for bmw if it’s not an m2 you have de classic e36 318is 325i
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Buying a car is hard in France since Germany import are not that safe because the kilometers count can be changed in Germany
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Golf turbos crap out if they haven't been fully refinished at their 16 year mark.
I have heard much horror
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Buying a car is hard in France since Germany import are not that safe because th...
despite the strictness of Germany's auto laws too
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despite the strictness of Germany's auto laws too
As modifications it’s easier in France compared to Germany Switzerland and Belgium
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interesting
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Even if it’s illegal unless you have a big accident police won’t bother you if it’s not noisy and if the control is done and you have the sticker
But you can be fucked by insurance when crash happens or you’re having issues with the car
But if you drive your modified car police won’t chase you
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displacement tax is what made mid-range sports cars nonexistent in Europe. No small 2.6-3.8litre coupes are cheap. Emissions is why none of the West in general gets good JDM.
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Yep we could have the new Z the new Hyundai sports car and others
Brz and Yaris gr cost the price of an golf gti or r
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hurts to see
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But I saw something on Ig that a gr Corolla cost the price of an well optioned Porsche turbo S in Europe
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Idk if it’s true for a Corolla but that would be sad
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You guys don't have __3.0L__, aluminium block V6 cars that make efficient power.
so the PRV, PSA, Busso or VR6 engines are not a good idea?
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I guess those are probably too old now though
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we're talking power. And power in a PRV can be as low as a DeLorean and as high as 400bhp with Venturi (the maker of the "French Ferrari" car like the 400 Trophy)
yes that too
bussos are small displacement too. Linear power
And... Alfa
pretty much any Fiat I'd recommend against unless you are unapologetically Italian
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As I was looking at european V6s it looks like we tend to shove them in hatchbacks
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indeed, since most don't use compact engines unless out of volume necessity.
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we're talking power. And power in a PRV can be as low as a DeLorean and as high ...
I forgot to mention the abysmal power lows of the PRV lol
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When I try to look at any czech V6s I only found a bike
And the new Praga but that is basically a modified engine from R35
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Also not a young guy's daily haha
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scary
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In case you wanted a bike with a 2.5l engine
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Scary af
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Well I can reach 150 kph on 3rd gear
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<a:KimLipPainCute:860850160145006593>
wait what
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FD2 was not sold outside of Asia due to a variety of reasons
They began internationally marketing the Type R trim starting with the FK2 Type R in 2015 finally being available in the West
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@zealous spindle ND Miata not fast enough? Look at it compete
I've seen roll races between slightly modified 10th gen Civic Si/RS 1.5T and Fairlady/370z and the Z will lose pretty much every time.
Most modern cars really push the limits of acceleration
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it is made in the same breath of the 2018 neo935
track only
Michelin 310mm rear slick tyre, standard size for the competitive class it is in if I am not mistaken
well over half a million euros and only a dozen to be sold or something?
FIA GT3 class. A buyable, elite club-spec track racer
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Fun Fact: Kei Miura (founder of Rocket Bunny) has a son, his son is an artist.
The artist responsible for this post by McDonalds Japan twitter
(O_O)
digital topaz
just stumbled upon his reel just now as well lol
digital topaz
hearing takumi and ryosuke again game me goosebumps
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Well first episode is good I’m really hyped
brave rampart
nice! I'll watch it in a couple hours
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Those that have watched Wangan Midnight this is a car that donned the Blackbird name in real life
a real bayshore route runner
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the air bag pop tune https://youtube.com/shorts/8a0dnsVqDS4?si=rsJRs2c5BeLFVfOP
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ouch.
gleaming meteor
slightly modified
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lol power almost equals weight
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silk coyote
Which Audis are those
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Which Audis are those
First (B5) and second gen (B6) Audi A4 quattros. A collection of DOHC 5 valves. Mostly non turbo by factory. One has an RS4 bumper
one has a mock Super Touring/DTM livery
OZ Racing Magnesium alloy wheels
Super Turismo
silk coyote
Cool
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https://www.ddinstagram.com/reel/Cxv5KwBofE4
Yo Cheems is getting popular lol, he is the room mate of my friend
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Cheemsracing ye
We did not meet each other since he is really busy with his work but soon I’ll see his eg6
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EG6
with a vtec head B series engine, they are quite formidable
even without it they are nimble after they take off. Flat torque delivery until 7.4k stock
digital topaz
heard a mk5 with similar sounds this morning
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the ND is raspier than I expected
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the video popped back up into my recommended. It's such a crazy fast track monster despite originally being a drag car
R32 I will seemingly never get tired of
digital topaz
if it works it works 
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on another note there are welded patches on the rails, the body panels look beautiful though.
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digital topaz
new pipes
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Looking juicy