Car Chat

[Eye of the Tiger]

cannot watch

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

So I assume that's...Tahoe-based?  I've always thought a Tahoe would make a good, modern, full-size wheeler.  Especially if it was offered with a locker and such.

It's based on the Canyon.

Any news on the Jimmy?  Used to be a Blazer twin if I remember correctly.

Hopefully, the Jimmy will be a real SUV rather than CUV.  A little competition for the upcoming Bronco.

Not much! 3.6 V6 and a 30K price tag was the only real stats. It was in 25 Vehicles worth waiting for in this months (May) C&D.

[Eye of the Tiger]

3.6 is not a good truck engine.

[r0tor]

My uncle just got a new Ram truck... The screen in that thing is just so fucking obnoxious - especially at night.  Also it's about 90% worthless and completely unneeded.

[Soup DeVille]

My uncle just got a new Ram truck... The screen in that thing is just so fucking obnoxious - especially at night.  Also it's about 90% worthless and completely unneeded.

Its the first thing the radio ads on it mention here; a touchscreen that's a whole foot wide!

Nothing about payload or towing- just the damned touchscreen.

[Laconian]

Which tailgate does it have? Does it have a six foot marquee spelling out R A M in chrome? Or a three foot diameter Ram logo?

Its the first thing the radio ads on it mention here; a touchscreen that's a whole foot wide!

Nothing about payload or towing- just the damned touchscreen.

Seriously?

[Laconian]

https://www.ramtrucks.com/ram-1500/interior.html

"Luxurious"?

Here's the car without the huge screen, though. Getting a very rental car vibe from it. Maybe the bigger screen is better.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Touch screens are played out. Gimme three knobs for hvac. Phones have better nav.

[Laconian]

Touch screens are played out. Gimme three knobs for hvac. Phones have better nav.

MX5 has three knobs and touch screen. The blurst of both words

[2o6]

Whatever's being sold as the 2019 model in US dealerships.

I think that's the old one. The new one I don't think is on sale yet.

[cawimmer430]

Hate it when new cars are lost at sea...


A Fleet Of 1970s Toyotas Are At The Bottom Of The Ocean Just Off The African Coast

Unfortunately, even with today's technology and mechanics, it's still possible to lose things at sea. There are at least 170 Toyota vehicles at the bottom of the ocean after being sunk back in 1977. The Blue Belt is a cargo ship that sank in December 1977 off the coast of Africa. The cargo on board was made up of cars, trucks, tractors and spare parts. Naturally, there are stories of how the ship sank and why. One story tells, that the crew were smuggling goods from Saudi Arabia at the time and were attempting to pass through the gap in Sha'ab Suedi Reef at Fasima Suedi, but evidently got it wrong (the ship is too big for the gap), hit the reef and sank. Efforts were made to re-float the ship by removing the cargo, which is why it is scattered around the wreck.

The original YouTube description notes that the Blue Belt now lies upside down on a slope of about 30°, in the depth of 25-90 meters. You can dive under the wreck in ca 34 meters depth.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLZYsWm1CcM


Link: https://www.powernationtv.com/post/a-fleet-of-1970s-toyotas-are-at-the-bottom-of-the-ocean-just-off-the-african-coast?fbclid=IwAR0GF7bnfZvej106R5JSORY4VFZR9vXJ8kPR-00ge4_9hVQw7uciGT0vhic

[cawimmer430]

Some snapshots of Priscilla with her gorgeous 19" AMG wheels. 

More pics in the old thread: https://www.carspin.club/index.php?topic=34879.new#new

[r0tor]

Its the first thing the radio ads on it mention here; a touchscreen that's a whole foot wide!

Nothing about payload or towing- just the damned touchscreen.

They also fail to mention the screen has terrible viewing angles and terrible black levels so it looks God awful at night

[Soup DeVille]

They also fail to mention the screen has terrible viewing angles and terrible black levels so it looks God awful at night

I believe it. Haven't seen it, just thought the ad was a bad sign.

[12,000 RPM]

My uncle just got a new Ram truck... The screen in that thing is just so fucking obnoxious - especially at night.  Also it's about 90% worthless and completely unneeded.

The same could be said about a 0-60 in 5 second + 0.9xg pulling commuter

Let's evaluate all excess by the same standards.

Personally, I think the vertical screen makes a lot of sense in car... portrait is the right orientation for navigation.

https://www.ramtrucks.com/ram-1500/interior.html

"Luxurious"?

In the upper trims, I'd say so



Interior materials are supposedly excellent in the upper trims. Dare I say, the best interior FCA offers barring the Maserati coupe

[Soup DeVille]

Is that truck riding on top of a 747 at dawn?

[FoMoJo]

Is that truck riding on top of a 747 at dawn?

Could be navigating through flood zone in Wisconsin.

[12,000 RPM]

I'm pretty sure that's an option package for the Limited trim

[93JC]

Inspired by a thread at another forum; does anyone actually use the different "drive modes" in their cars?

My own car doesn't have this functionality but the rentals I've driven in the last year or so that have had it—Audi A4, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Santa Fe, Jeep Grand Cherokee—don't really seem to do much of anything anyway, other than modify the transmission programming to hold gears longer.

[Soup DeVille]

Inspired by a thread at another forum; does anyone actually use the different "drive modes" in their cars?

My own car doesn't have this functionality but the rentals I've driven in the last year or so that have had it—Audi A4, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Santa Fe, Jeep Grand Cherokee—don't really seem to do much of anything anyway, other than modify the transmission programming to hold gears longer.

Nope, not after the first two weeks and the novelty wears off. I would probably use a tow/haul mode when necessary, and if I had one with multiple suspension modes, there would be a "bitchy mother in-law" mode used for the one person in my life who complains about every bump and jolt as if it was my personal fault, but it wouldn't make any difference to me.

[SJ_GTI]

Inspired by a thread at another forum; does anyone actually use the different "drive modes" in their cars?

My own car doesn't have this functionality but the rentals I've driven in the last year or so that have had it—Audi A4, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Santa Fe, Jeep Grand Cherokee—don't really seem to do much of anything anyway, other than modify the transmission programming to hold gears longer.

Yep. If I am on a road that I know is going to be bumpy or if I am going to be on the highway for a significant period I will put my car in comfort mode. Otherwise I tend to leave it in sport mode.

[giant_mtb]

I use the different drive modes in Taco.  They are 2HI, 4HI, and 4LO.  Each has its own advantages and disadvantages.

[BimmerM3]

I use the different drive modes in Taco.  They are 2HI, 4HI, and 4LO.  Each has its own advantages and disadvantages.

I very rarely use my low range though.

[MX793]

I put my car in sport mode for the first run or two at autocrosses while getting a feel for grip levels.  Particularly at venues without much runoff before hitting something.  But for my car, that only relaxes the TCS/ESC.

[FoMoJo]

Inspired by a thread at another forum; does anyone actually use the different "drive modes" in their cars?

My own car doesn't have this functionality but the rentals I've driven in the last year or so that have had it—Audi A4, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Santa Fe, Jeep Grand Cherokee—don't really seem to do much of anything anyway, other than modify the transmission programming to hold gears longer.

I haven't found a hill steep enough to use my downhill mode.

[cawimmer430]

Inspired by a thread at another forum; does anyone actually use the different "drive modes" in their cars?

My own car doesn't have this functionality but the rentals I've driven in the last year or so that have had it—Audi A4, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Santa Fe, Jeep Grand Cherokee—don't really seem to do much of anything anyway, other than modify the transmission programming to hold gears longer.

All the time.

My car has four different modes: COMFORT, SPORT, ECO and INDIVIDUAL.

INDIVIDUAL allows me to program the settings for steering response, suspension mode, engine and transmission behavior and ESP.

I tend to drive in COMFORT mode most of the time - it's perfect for 99% of situations. ECO mode is great on highway cruises and it does significantly reduce fuel consumption.

SPORT mode is incredibly aggressive. The car adapts a completely different personality and feels more agile and quicker than in COMFORT mode. Small hard taps on the accelerator make the engine growl and the front wheels torque steer. I love it.

[r0tor]

The same could be said about a 0-60 in 5 second + 0.9xg pulling commuter

Let's evaluate all excess by the same standards.

Personally, I think the vertical screen makes a lot of sense in car... portrait is the right orientation for navigation.
In the upper trims, I'd say so



Interior materials are supposedly excellent in the upper trims. Dare I say, the best interior FCA offers barring the Maserati coupe

Performance adds capability.

Taking a uconnect display meant for a 6-8" screen and spacing everything out and leaving tons of empty space so it fits a gigantic screen does nothing... and then the morons couldn't be smart and use a dark or black background on the pages so instead they use a light gray which blinds you at night

[r0tor]

The Giulia is normally in "natural mode".  Dynamic is just too hyper for normal driving (but fantastic for hard driving). The eco mode is only useful for snow and falling asleep while driving.

Never use the sport mode in the JGC, but I do use the sand and snow modes when appropriate

[FoMoJo]

Anyone want to save this Corvette?  One Of A Kind Corvette Hatchback Needs Saving

[Eye of the Tiger]

Anyone want to save this Corvette?  One Of A Kind Corvette Hatchback Needs Saving

Yeah, but I can't afford to buy it and restore it.