Car Chat

[MrH]

[FoMoJo]

I hadn't heard of this one before...http://money.cnn.com/2017/08/01/autos/ford-mustang-quiet-mode/index.html

Ford adds a 'mute' button for the Mustang's noisy V8

Are your neighbors irked by your noisy, rumbling Ford Mustang? The new "Quiet" mode available on the 2018 Mustang GT could bring peace and harmony to your block.

[68_427]

Mustang bros wont use it

[giant_mtb]

Noise?  It's music. 

[68_427]

Happy to see the Z4 replacement still looks around the same size.



Will also offer a manual in some for unlike the Toyota

[12,000 RPM]

What is it going to weigh though is the real question

Are there any new 6 cylinder cars that weigh less than 3000lb?

[MX793]

Considering the current one weighs just shy of 3500 with the 6 and over 3200 with the 4 banger, not holding my breath for a sub 3000 replacement.

[12,000 RPM]

But BMW has been playing with mass production carbon fiber, and Toyota's last sports car project came in well under 3000 with a dedicated platform. I think it's a long shot, but possible.

[MX793]

But BMW has been playing with mass production carbon fiber, and Toyota's last sports car project came in well under 3000 with a dedicated platform. I think it's a long shot, but possible.

Toyota also built the RC, which somehow managed to be as heavy as the larger GS sedan.  Or the LC, which manages to weigh well over 2 tons despite extensive use of aluminum and carbon fiber.

[12,000 RPM]

Yea but those were built off an existing sedan platform. If they go from scratch or use the Freeze Breeze platform I think they can possibly do it.

[MX793]

Yea but those were built off an existing sedan platform. If they go from scratch or use the Freeze Breeze platform I think they can possibly do it.

The frisbee was never designed to be a convertible.  By the time they add all of the bracing needed to stiffen it back up, plus the weight of BMW's turbo 6 and the level of sound deadening material befitting a BMW, it will easily exceed 3000 lbs.

[CaminoRacer]

https://youtu.be/ktIp78ImPRI

[Cookie Monster]

Happy to see the Z4 replacement still looks around the same size.



Will also offer a manual in some for unlike the Toyota

I thought BMW  is  axing all manuals?

[AutobahnSHO]

Happy to see the Z4 replacement still looks around the same size.



Will also offer a manual in some for unlike the Toyota

Can't wait for someday someone starts skipping those horrible attempts at camouflaging what the cars look like.

[68_427]

Yea but those were built off an existing sedan platform. If they go from scratch or use the Freeze Breeze platform I think they can possibly do it.

That's not the market they are going for

The Toyota version being auto only and having a Hybrid variant tells you all you need to know

[68_427]

I thought BMW  is  axing all manuals?

G29 BMW
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[Raza]

Happy to see the Z4 replacement still looks around the same size.



Will also offer a manual in some for unlike the Toyota

Same size as what?  It looks huge!

Although, it looks like a soft top, thank goodness.

[CaminoRacer]

Same size as what?  It looks huge!

[Soup DeVille]

Can't wait for someday someone starts skipping those horrible attempts at camouflaging what the cars look like.

Actually, I want to get some of that squiggly vinyl wrap, put it on some random POS car from the '90s, drive it around and see if it ends up on Jalopnik or some other site as a spy shot.

[MX793]

Actually, I want to get some of that squiggly vinyl wrap, put it on some random POS car from the '90s, drive it around and see if it ends up on Jalopnik or some other site as a spy shot.

Put it on the wagon.  They will think it's the latest sportwagon from Europe.

[giant_mtb]

I only ever see camo'd vehicles in the winter. 

[Soup DeVille]

I only ever see camo'd vehicles in the winter. 

No other reason for them to go up there.

[Soup DeVille]

Put it on the wagon.  They will think it's the latest sportwagon from Europe.

I don't think they'll buy that; but say; a Daewoo Lanos?

[giant_mtb]

No other reason for them to go up there.

Indeed.

[AutobahnSHO]

Actually, I want to get some of that squiggly vinyl wrap, put it on some random POS car from the '90s, drive it around and see if it ends up on Jalopnik or some other site as a spy shot.

LOL Perfect.

[68_427]

Same size as what?  It looks huge!

Although, it looks like a soft top, thank goodness.

The current one

[CaminoRacer]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPfFvK_qRL0&index=33&list=WL

Bigger brakes would be a good upgrade, but it sounds like it needs a looser stall converter too.

"not bad not bad not bad"

[AutobahnSHO]

https://www.autoblog.com/2017/08/04/mazda-is-going-to-start-restoring-first-generation-miatas/ 

[giant_mtb]

https://www.autoblog.com/2017/08/04/mazda-is-going-to-start-restoring-first-generation-miatas/ 

Jesus, I can't even get OEM brake pads for my 2008 motorcycle.

[shp4man]

https://www.autoblog.com/2017/08/04/mazda-is-going-to-start-restoring-first-generation-miatas/ 

"In addition to restoration services, Mazda announced it will also start selling reproduction parts for first-generation Miatas."

Cool. Quality factory parts.  I want a blue one!