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- Wed Jul 14, 2021 1:08 pm
- Forum: Political Punchbowl
- Topic: OT XXX: COVID Off Topic
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OT XXX: COVID Off Topic
I want to know this too. Restrictions eased overnight it seemed, and now the predicted :nuke: is starting. The story all along was lockdowns were to prevent overwhelming the healthcare system and opening up under 100% vaccinated would be OK because the system can handle that. I guess we're going to...
- Wed Jul 14, 2021 1:04 pm
- Forum: Political Punchbowl
- Topic: OT XXX: COVID Off Topic
- Replies: 3361
- Views: 122081
OT XXX: COVID Off Topic
Local lockdowns could/should be a thing in areas testing the medical systems. Case counts in most places, generally speaking, are lower than they were last summer, and much lower than the yuuge spike over the winter. Getting vaccinated significantly reduces the likely hood of catching, spreading it,...
- Wed Jul 14, 2021 5:50 am
- Forum: Car Talk
- Topic: Shopping in the worst car market ever...Summer 21 Plac Thread
- Replies: 1596
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- Tue Jul 13, 2021 2:35 pm
- Forum: Car Talk
- Topic: Car Talk 5: The Juice is Loose!
- Replies: 10254
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Car Talk 5: The Juice is Loose!
:iono: been in production since MY2014. I'd also venture to guess that it makes peak power in limited scenarios. It's a simple 4 cylinder w/ a big ass turbo bolted to it, there's really not much to break. Evidently they've figured out how to manage combustion temp (probably oil jets under the pisto...
- Tue Jul 13, 2021 2:04 pm
- Forum: Car Talk
- Topic: Car Talk 5: The Juice is Loose!
- Replies: 10254
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Car Talk 5: The Juice is Loose!
:dat: I really have no idea/am speaking out of turn, but I wouldn't be all that worried. It is a mass produced engine by a reputable manufacturer. When was the last time any engine had ongoing issues and was just inherently unreliable? The ones that come to mind for me would be the 4.2 Audi or mayb...
- Tue Jul 13, 2021 2:02 pm
- Forum: Car Talk
- Topic: Car Talk 5: The Juice is Loose!
- Replies: 10254
- Views: 370578
Car Talk 5: The Juice is Loose!
I'm sure I'm :wrong: but I've spent a fair amount of time researching the AMG 2.0 when I was considering a GLA 45 AMG purchase, and honestly have had a hard time finding complaints of wide spread issues related to the powerplant. Perhaps it's related to lack of volume and/or miles, but it's not lik...
- Tue Jul 13, 2021 1:36 pm
- Forum: Car Talk
- Topic: Car Talk 5: The Juice is Loose!
- Replies: 10254
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Car Talk 5: The Juice is Loose!
I prefer that out of 6 liters @ the same weight of the engine with a real noise and real reliability. Wouldn't touch anything with over 150hp per liter with a 10 foot pole Gotta agree. There's no way something that strung out is built to last that long, it just can't. So if a lease or money is no o...
- Tue Jul 13, 2021 1:18 pm
- Forum: Car Talk
- Topic: Car Talk 5: The Juice is Loose!
- Replies: 10254
- Views: 370578
Car Talk 5: The Juice is Loose!
I have driven AMG 2.0. It's a fun power plant. Enough lag to keep things interesting and a compelling exhaust note.
- Tue Jul 13, 2021 1:17 pm
- Forum: Car Talk
- Topic: Car Talk 5: The Juice is Loose!
- Replies: 10254
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Car Talk 5: The Juice is Loose!
Europe only.
We don't get the S so we're stuck with the 382hp version.
- Tue Jul 13, 2021 1:16 pm
- Forum: Car Talk
- Topic: Car Talk 5: The Juice is Loose!
- Replies: 10254
- Views: 370578
Car Talk 5: The Juice is Loose!
I’d absolutely buy the 360hp DCT. Because I buy shit to drive, not to sell. The whole :manuel: sacred cow thing is the same as the Florida fuckboi’s claiming that ABS, TC, etc “hold them back” on modern motorcycles. A buddy of mine rides an older R6 at the track. He’d never experienced a quick shif...
- Tue Jul 13, 2021 1:09 pm
- Forum: Car Talk
- Topic: Car Talk 5: The Juice is Loose!
- Replies: 10254
- Views: 370578
Car Talk 5: The Juice is Loose!
It makes 415hp in the AMG 45 S.Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Jul 13, 2021 12:59 pm I will say that 360 hp out of two liters is hella bad ass.
- Tue Jul 13, 2021 9:37 am
- Forum: Car Talk
- Topic: Car Talk 5: The Juice is Loose!
- Replies: 10254
- Views: 370578
Car Talk 5: The Juice is Loose!
I’d absolutely buy the 360hp DCT. Because I buy shit to drive, not to sell. The whole :manuel: sacred cow thing is the same as the Florida fuckboi’s claiming that ABS, TC, etc “hold them back” on modern motorcycles. A buddy of mine rides an older R6 at the track. He’d never experienced a quick shif...
- Tue Jul 13, 2021 5:53 am
- Forum: Car Talk
- Topic: Car Talk 5: The Juice is Loose!
- Replies: 10254
- Views: 370578
Car Talk 5: The Juice is Loose!
POVERTY 360 HP DCT NON POVERTY 400 HP, :manuel: available The non poverty is the current Evora GT/400. You're buying the last ICE lotus. Getting it with auto, even DCT, is no bueno. Yeah you would have to be really fucking stupid to buy the DCT/auto in this thing, AND the turbo is a no-go. If you'r...
- Mon Jul 12, 2021 8:05 am
- Forum: Car Talk
- Topic: Tire Kicking By Griff
- Replies: 1128
- Views: 42985
Tire Kicking By Griff
This is the Fiesta setup. The B6’s are wonderful and allegedly having the same damping characteristics as the 8’s. Compliant with good high speed damping (rounds off the corners of sharp bumps). They’re perfect for improving handling without compromising ride quality. The the Fiesta’s case, ride qu...
- Sun Jul 11, 2021 6:50 am
- Forum: Car Talk
- Topic: Tire Kicking By Griff
- Replies: 1128
- Views: 42985
Tire Kicking By Griff
I replied to your post in the other thread :lolol: But it is really good as far as I'm concerned. One thing I think Bilsteins do really well is complete lack of wallowing or bounciness. You feel bumps with the setup but they are over quickly and drama free if that makes sense. It's compliant but sp...
- Wed Jul 07, 2021 5:57 am
- Forum: Car Talk
- Topic: Shopping in the worst car market ever...Summer 21 Plac Thread
- Replies: 1596
- Views: 47853
Shopping in the worst car market ever...Summer 21 Plac Thread
We traded a Supra on Saturday. I will bring it home tomorrow for a long drive. It’s a 2021 in red, with the power bump to 380ish hp, which is still underrated. We own it for 46k. I can have it for 46,250. Market is still in the low 50s. I like the car, but I don’t know if I love it enough to buy it...
- Thu Jul 01, 2021 7:12 am
- Forum: Car Talk
- Topic: Shopping in the worst car market ever...Summer 21 Plac Thread
- Replies: 1596
- Views: 47853
- Thu Jun 24, 2021 6:01 am
- Forum: Car Talk
- Topic: Shopping in the worst car market ever...Summer 21 Plac Thread
- Replies: 1596
- Views: 47853
Shopping in the worst car market ever...Dplac thread
Mazda3 Turbro
- Tue Jun 15, 2021 12:47 pm
- Forum: Car Talk
- Topic: Car Talk 5: The Juice is Loose!
- Replies: 10254
- Views: 370578
- Tue Jun 15, 2021 12:16 pm
- Forum: Car Talk
- Topic: Car Talk 5: The Juice is Loose!
- Replies: 10254
- Views: 370578
Car Talk 5: The Juice is Loose!
I’d drive a minivan and I don’t even have kids.
- Wed Jun 09, 2021 7:08 am
- Forum: Car Talk
- Topic: Car Talk 5: The Juice is Loose!
- Replies: 10254
- Views: 370578
Car Talk 5: The Juice is Loose!
The .gov is forcing EVs...it is the chosen solution for whatever reason and a fully electric vehicle future is eminent. Trucks are tough and will be the last to come along for the reasons you mentioned, but we'll be at 50% EV 5-10 years before you think...2030-2035. By 2045, we'll be nearing all EV...
- Mon Jun 07, 2021 12:31 pm
- Forum: The Mudroom of Miscellany
- Topic: OT 20: rotisserie roller coaster
- Replies: 9563
- Views: 195615
OT 20: every man for himself
Been a crazy weekend for me.... was watching 2 little dogs... who are fairly ill behaved. :yikes: I don't think i want to do this anymore. :disgust: I don't watch other people's animals/kids (a distinction without a difference IMO), that is too much responsibility. My mother has been here since Thu...
- Sat May 29, 2021 10:57 am
- Forum: The Mudroom of Miscellany
- Topic: OT 20: rotisserie roller coaster
- Replies: 9563
- Views: 195615
- Fri May 28, 2021 8:29 pm
- Forum: The Mudroom of Miscellany
- Topic: OT 20: rotisserie roller coaster
- Replies: 9563
- Views: 195615
OT 20: every man for himself
Ya’ll need anger manglement
- Fri May 28, 2021 8:26 pm
- Forum: The Mudroom of Miscellany
- Topic: OT 20: rotisserie roller coaster
- Replies: 9563
- Views: 195615
OT 20: every man for himself
I find this is hard when work is literally in my house :ohwell: Exactly. Work IS at home. I mean I have worked at home for the last 18 months and the wife has been at home 80+% of the time for the last year. Our stress has been around being in close quarters for extended periods of time (that’s mos...