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by Johnny_P
Fri Nov 01, 2024 7:35 pm
Forum: Member's Rides
Topic: JP’s Family Trucksters
Replies: 738
Views: 31129

JP’s Family Trucksters

So the accord is good and all but the stereo is absolute shit. There are “8” speakers in it but it’s really 4 component speakers with tweeters. The rear ones are on the rear deck. The doors don’t get speakers back there. But the speakers themselves are tinny on the highs, muddy in the middle, overb...
by Johnny_P
Fri Nov 01, 2024 8:21 am
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Replies: 10840
Views: 213313

Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times

My buddies.. F150 threw a "check engine" light and now power is locked at 62% total... app malfuctioned last night etc... showed charge all wrong. Update : Battery is fried … “high voltage battery failure”. That’s some shit … 3 month old truck with 4209 miles I don’t think this is going t...
by Johnny_P
Fri Nov 01, 2024 8:21 am
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Replies: 10840
Views: 213313

Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times

D Griff wrote: Thu Oct 31, 2024 8:55 pm
max225 wrote: Thu Oct 31, 2024 4:17 pm My sons first word is car … :wtf: :plac: runs deep
Show him pics of the Taco, Hype R, M2 etc and let him pick.
I think my kid would prefer if I drove a cement mixer. He doesn’t care about cars but loves enormous trucks.
by Johnny_P
Fri Nov 01, 2024 8:18 am
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: :plac: finds v2.0: Moar gold on the crangslist
Replies: 8608
Views: 309653

:plac: finds v2.0: Moar gold on the crangslist

I'd keep the truk Drove it today with 5 windows open … it’s just special. I know a lot of people won’t get it … just yet but I’m certain it’s one of the if not the most special vehicle I have ever owned Yeah man I get it. I’d actually love a manual truck. I wouldnt want a manual DD at this point so...
by Johnny_P
Thu Oct 31, 2024 10:45 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: :plac: finds v2.0: Moar gold on the crangslist
Replies: 8608
Views: 309653

:plac: finds v2.0: Moar gold on the crangslist

The other car in segment is the golf R... which still has a superior interior... but arguably less fun? But more practical, and kind of less special IMO. I am not diminishing the value of the other cars which are arguably "better" cars but at a cost. Sure, I’d love an M2 as well. But I th...
by Johnny_P
Thu Oct 31, 2024 10:44 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: :plac: finds v2.0: Moar gold on the crangslist
Replies: 8608
Views: 309653

:plac: finds v2.0: Moar gold on the crangslist

max225 wrote: Thu Oct 31, 2024 6:34 pm
Johnny_P wrote: Thu Oct 31, 2024 6:12 pm

You’d lose the ability to get take out food yes. But gain ability to haul the CF. So it’s a wash?
I can haul in the taco. He sits in the middle perfectly.

I’d lose take out and 4x4 ability for the snow when we take him …
I'd keep the truk
by Johnny_P
Thu Oct 31, 2024 6:14 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Replies: 10840
Views: 213313

Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times

max225 wrote: Thu Oct 31, 2024 4:17 pm My sons first word is car … :wtf: :plac: runs deep
:impressive:
by Johnny_P
Thu Oct 31, 2024 6:12 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: :plac: finds v2.0: Moar gold on the crangslist
Replies: 8608
Views: 309653

:plac: finds v2.0: Moar gold on the crangslist

It’s the FWD aspect that I have a very hard time with. IMO wheel hop isn’t fun. I’m sure it’s a blast to drive. And if you require a manual there aren’t many available anymore. Crazy part is it’s a straight trade for my Tacoma. It’s still “worth” 47k according to carmax … 2 years + later … so it’s ...
by Johnny_P
Thu Oct 31, 2024 5:57 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: :plac: finds v2.0: Moar gold on the crangslist
Replies: 8608
Views: 309653

:plac: finds v2.0: Moar gold on the crangslist

It’s the FWD aspect that I have a very hard time with. IMO wheel hop isn’t fun.

I’m sure it’s a blast to drive. And if you require a manual there aren’t many available anymore.
by Johnny_P
Thu Oct 31, 2024 2:10 pm
Forum: Member's Rides
Topic: JP’s Family Trucksters
Replies: 738
Views: 31129

JP’s Family Trucksters

So the accord is good and all but the stereo is absolute shit. There are “8” speakers in it but it’s really 4 component speakers with tweeters. The rear ones are on the rear deck. The doors don’t get speakers back there. But the speakers themselves are tinny on the highs, muddy in the middle, overb...
by Johnny_P
Thu Oct 31, 2024 2:06 pm
Forum: Member's Rides
Topic: JP’s Family Trucksters
Replies: 738
Views: 31129

JP’s Family Trucksters

So the accord is good and all but the stereo is absolute shit. There are “8” speakers in it but it’s really 4 component speakers with tweeters. The rear ones are on the rear deck. The doors don’t get speakers back there. But the speakers themselves are tinny on the highs, muddy in the middle, overb...
by Johnny_P
Thu Oct 31, 2024 11:57 am
Forum: Member's Rides
Topic: JP’s Family Trucksters
Replies: 738
Views: 31129

JP’s Family Trucksters

So the accord is good and all but the stereo is absolute shit. There are “8” speakers in it but it’s really 4 component speakers with tweeters. The rear ones are on the rear deck. The doors don’t get speakers back there. But the speakers themselves are tinny on the highs, muddy in the middle, overbo...
by Johnny_P
Wed Oct 30, 2024 10:24 am
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: :plac: finds v2.0: Moar gold on the crangslist
Replies: 8608
Views: 309653

:plac: finds v2.0: Moar gold on the crangslist

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicle/728469432?clickType=atmobileapp So this guy put in the integra module, ppfed the car and did a couple of oil changes. He is literally 5 miles away from me. Tempting but sadly I have no use for the car at all I guess I’m getting older but this doesn’t...
by Johnny_P
Mon Oct 28, 2024 1:48 pm
Forum: Member's Rides
Topic: JP’s Family Trucksters
Replies: 738
Views: 31129

JP’s Family Trucksters

Drove myself and little man to DC in the red rocket this weekend. Kept it at roughly 65-75 mph for the highway so faster than I usually drive. It’s about 2.5 hours of driving each way. Results were 48 mpg down there, 60 mpg for city trips, and 47 mpg back. The car is a highway animal. Better than th...
by Johnny_P
Mon Oct 28, 2024 1:43 pm
Forum: Member's Rides
Topic: Turn Signals Optional: Gberg’s M3
Replies: 748
Views: 25494

Turn Signals Optional: Gberg’s M3

Amaze
Come on over I have a driveway and an aluminum low profile jack. My kid can hold the flashlight for us.
by Johnny_P
Mon Oct 28, 2024 1:40 pm
Forum: Member's Rides
Topic: Soviet EV and taco chronicles + future ponderings about Fendie
Replies: 7257
Views: 205656

Soviet EV and taco chronicles + future ponderings about Fendie

max225 wrote: Sat Oct 26, 2024 12:55 pm As I have almost 12k miles on the IX i figured I’d change the cabin air filter.

$215 msrp for the part. What the actual fuck is wrong with bmw
Holy crap. The Honda ones are like $15.
by Johnny_P
Fri Oct 25, 2024 4:22 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Replies: 10840
Views: 213313

Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times

Agreed, it's kind of funny they're really dying on the green hill... the whole concept of every vehicle being AWD kind of goes against the green initiative. Love doesn't get stuck in the snow. To be fair my STI was a fucking animal in the snow. Even on summer tires that thing was unstoppable.
by Johnny_P
Fri Oct 25, 2024 4:20 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Replies: 10840
Views: 213313

Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times

Yeah but I think Subaru is going to be in some trouble soon as well. Their cars appeal to greenies but they have no hybrids or PHEV that is worth a damn. Supposedly changing soon I guess. I don’t think the new beetle saved VW as much as them fully leaning into and owning the Euro trash stigma and t...
by Johnny_P
Fri Oct 25, 2024 3:56 pm
Forum: Member's Rides
Topic: Turn Signals Optional: Gberg’s M3
Replies: 748
Views: 25494

Turn Signals Optional: Gberg’s M3

I mean. I’d probably tackle that myself. But then again it’s an M3 not a GTI so maybe I wouldn’t. Lol. Who knows. If you forget to plug something back in it might get totaled.
by Johnny_P
Fri Oct 25, 2024 2:53 pm
Forum: Gym Class
Topic: Dem bicicletas dos, doe.
Replies: 4309
Views: 270096

Dem bicicletas dos, doe.

I guess this thread has been pretty innactive so I forgot to share my recent NBD! I bought this frame back over a memorial day sale and slowly built it up: -Lynskey titanium GR300 frame -State Bicycle Co carbon 'Monster' fork -Used a bunch of parts I pulled from my road bike - 105 shifters, front d...
by Johnny_P
Fri Oct 25, 2024 2:52 pm
Forum: Member's Rides
Topic: Turn Signals Optional: Gberg’s M3
Replies: 748
Views: 25494

Turn Signals Optional: Gberg’s M3

So I finally reached out and got an estimate on the shifter install from the indie BMW shop. Still waiting to hear back from the performance group at the dillership but I can't imagine they're much different. https://media.tenor.com/bdzTE4CeYakAAAAM/mother-of-god.gif 6 hours of labor at $165 an hou...
by Johnny_P
Fri Oct 25, 2024 1:24 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Replies: 10840
Views: 213313

Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times

The Jetta seems like it’s back at the top of its game of affordability and drive. But nobody wants sedans. The CVT plus NA 2.slow that actually went down in power again from the Civic sounds pretty terrible to me. I’d rather have the Jetta at that level. But on the upper trims yeah it seems the Civ...
by Johnny_P
Fri Oct 25, 2024 1:15 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Replies: 10840
Views: 213313

Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times

I like Jason but I think he’s wrong here. The Buzz won’t save VW. A good Tiguan and Atlas will. I am with you, I think it could've if they'd done a $45K hybrid. It brings back the charm of VW from the 60s-90s that is all but lost today. I think VW filled a really special niche - basically appealing...
by Johnny_P
Fri Oct 25, 2024 8:50 am
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Replies: 10840
Views: 213313

Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times

I absolutely love the Buzz. The price, and EV only situation, is going to destroy it. If this thing was a hybrid at $45k they'd already be sold out for the next year. sadly i think you are right. VW might be toast in the US at least. I like Jason but I think he’s wrong here. The Buzz won’t save VW....
by Johnny_P
Fri Oct 25, 2024 8:49 am
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Replies: 10840
Views: 213313

Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times

sadly i think you are right. VW might be toast in the US at least. One thing that's funny is the current Jetta is actually a great car. I've had a few rentals, they get real world 35-40 MPG, are decently quick with the turbo motor and drive pretty well. The interior is classic and I'd say above ave...