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Started by SVT666, December 23, 2011, 03:39:41 PM

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The primary reason I didn't get an RX-8 was because the trunk was tiny and the rear seats didn't fold to increase capacity for larger items.  It had a few other marks against it in my mind, but that was the deal-breaker.

If the Genesis Coupe's clutch wasn't like a light switch, I probably would have bought one of those instead of the Mustang.

If the Lancer Ralliart had come with a regular manual instead of being DSG-only, it would have been a serious contender in my book.  A regular manual would probably also drop the price a fair bit.
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Quote from: hotrodalex on December 23, 2011, 11:19:15 PM
My dream is better. I dream of a CTS-V that only costs $40k. :lol:
Then my dream is your dream too.

r0tor

I wish bmw would offer an m3 suspension package for lesser 3ers

I like the idea of a "baby" m3 or rs4...  Add all the good stuff to a base model engine
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Quote from: Colonel Cadillac on December 24, 2011, 02:11:30 AM
I thought I was the only one that liked the XKR-S! Whew!
If I were a rich man I would buy a 911 GT2/GT3 RS for the track and an XKR-S as a highway grand tourer. That car just looks and sounds amazing.
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Quote from: 68_427 on November 27, 2016, 07:43:14 AM
Or order from fortune auto and when lyft rider asks why your car feels bumpy you can show them the dyno curve
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I do like SVT's idea, too

GoCougs

Wow, generally not a fan of convertibles but that looks incredible.

GoCougs

Add to the list: TSX and GTI with ~40 more hp.

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hotrodalex

Pagani Zonda. I'd buy one if they could bring to price down to $20k.

SVT666

Quote from: hotrodalex on December 24, 2011, 04:24:16 PM
Pagani Zonda. I'd buy one if they could bring to price down to $20k.
That doesn't count.  If the only thing they have to change is the price then the car is already the way you want it.

hotrodalex

The Camaro would be a lot more desirable if it was built on a different RWD platform; one that wasn't made for fullsize sedans. The weight would probably go down drastically.

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Quote from: GoCougs on December 24, 2011, 02:37:34 PM
Add to the list: TSX and GTI with ~40 more hp.

Luckily there's the APR chip. For $400, you can up the horsepower on your GTI to 255 (I think?).


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SVT666

Quote from: CALL_911 on December 24, 2011, 05:17:11 PM
Luckily there's the APR chip. For $400, you can up the horsepower on your GTI to 255 (I think?).
Cougs says that is impossible because the manufacturer already gets 100% of the power available.

GoCougs

Quote from: CALL_911 on December 24, 2011, 05:17:11 PM
Luckily there's the APR chip. For $400, you can up the horsepower on your GTI to 255 (I think?).

Would invalidate the engine warranty I would think.

68_427

Quote from: hotrodalex on December 24, 2011, 04:41:07 PM
The Camaro would be a lot more desirable if it was built on a different RWD platform; one that wasn't made for fullsize sedans. The weight would probably go down drastically.

You mean like the next one?
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Quote from: GoCougs on December 24, 2011, 05:51:16 PM
Would invalidate the engine warranty I would think.

According to my dealer, not the case. That's what I thought too, though. Only thing stopping me from doing it is the lack of $$$.


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Colonel Cadillac

I wonder if it would/how much torque steer that would induce.

CALL_911

Quote from: Colonel Cadillac on December 24, 2011, 10:43:55 PM
I wonder if it would/how much torque steer that would induce.

Considering the stock car's torque steer isn't bad at all, I don't think it'd be too bad.


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2o6

Torque steer is irrelevant.

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Quote from: r0tor on December 24, 2011, 11:16:18 AM
I wish bmw would offer an m3 suspension package for lesser 3ers

I like the idea of a "baby" m3 or rs4...  Add all the good stuff to a base model engine

They did that in the '90s. Pretty cool. My friend's dad had a 318i with M3 suspension, and he just could not shut up about it. :lol:
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Quote from: r0tor on December 24, 2011, 11:16:18 AM
I wish bmw would offer an m3 suspension package for lesser 3ers

I like the idea of a "baby" m3 or rs4...  Add all the good stuff to a base model engine

A 1M is an M3 suspension package for a 135i. :)
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Quote from: 2o6 on December 24, 2011, 11:11:44 PM
Torque steer is irrelevant.


Drive a car with real torque steer and tell me it's irrelevant. 

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Quote from: 2o6 on December 24, 2011, 11:11:44 PM
Torque steer is irrelevant.
You sir are a very different person then I. I hate ALL torque steer and will never own another FWD car again.

Colonel Cadillac

Quote from: CJ on December 25, 2011, 11:51:10 AM

Drive a car with real torque steer and tell me it's irrelevant. 

The 850 T5 sure had a whole bunch of torque steer.

CJ

Quote from: Colonel Cadillac on December 25, 2011, 09:17:36 PM


The 850 T5 sure had a whole bunch of torque steer.

You're not kidding.  My buddy's C70 T5 with a 5-speed is much worse.  It has much more boost and an OBX exhaust and it completely hauls ass.  It's a ridiculous car. 

MrH

Quote from: CJ on December 25, 2011, 11:33:17 PM
You're not kidding.  My buddy's C70 T5 with a 5-speed is much worse.  It has much more boost and an OBX exhaust and it completely hauls ass.  It's a ridiculous car. 

I feel like every one of your posts should be ended with "for a Volvo".
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Quote from: MrH on December 25, 2011, 11:42:54 PM
I feel like every one of your posts should be ended with "for a Volvo".



It seriously hauls ass.  I'll get a video when I'm in Tulsa later this week.