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by 4zilch
Wed Jul 14, 2021 1:08 pm
Forum: Political Punchbowl
Topic: OT XXX: COVID Off Topic
Replies: 3361
Views: 122082

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...
by 4zilch
Wed Jul 14, 2021 1:04 pm
Forum: Political Punchbowl
Topic: OT XXX: COVID Off Topic
Replies: 3361
Views: 122082

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,...
by 4zilch
Wed Jul 14, 2021 5:50 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

max225 wrote: Tue Jul 13, 2021 7:16 pm Speaking of cucking…

My buddy who I helped buy a 2016 ram eco diesel is selling it for 33k… and getting a 2021 Nissan lead sv + which runs about 3k down and 300 a month.

Both are good :dill: s IMO.

Eppppiiccccc 21 really is the year of the cuck
Ecodiesel :gag:
by 4zilch
Tue Jul 13, 2021 2:35 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car Talk 5: The Juice is Loose!
Replies: 10254
Views: 370578

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...
by 4zilch
Tue Jul 13, 2021 2:04 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car Talk 5: The Juice is Loose!
Replies: 10254
Views: 370578

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...
by 4zilch
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...
by 4zilch
Tue Jul 13, 2021 1:36 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car Talk 5: The Juice is Loose!
Replies: 10254
Views: 370578

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...
by 4zilch
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.
by 4zilch
Tue Jul 13, 2021 1:17 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car Talk 5: The Juice is Loose!
Replies: 10254
Views: 370578

Car Talk 5: The Juice is Loose!

Desertbreh wrote: Tue Jul 13, 2021 1:09 pm
4zilch wrote: Tue Jul 13, 2021 1:09 pm

It makes 415hp in the AMG 45 S.
Seems like a lease!
Europe only.

We don't get the S so we're stuck with the 382hp version.
by 4zilch
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...
by 4zilch
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!

Desertbreh wrote: Tue Jul 13, 2021 12:59 pm I will say that 360 hp out of two liters is hella bad ass.
It makes 415hp in the AMG 45 S.
by 4zilch
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...
by 4zilch
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...
by 4zilch
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...
by 4zilch
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...
by 4zilch
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...
by 4zilch
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

Shopping in the worst car market ever...Dplac thread

Johnny_P wrote: Wed Jun 30, 2021 7:19 pm Bring on the driver aids. I want to feel nothing. Cart me across the poverty wasteland stop sign hell of south Philadelphia in pure bliss to / from doggy day care.
:mahman:
by 4zilch
Tue Jun 15, 2021 12:47 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car Talk 5: The Juice is Loose!
Replies: 10254
Views: 370578

Car Talk 5: The Juice is Loose!

Apex wrote: Tue Jun 15, 2021 12:19 pm
4zilch wrote: Tue Jun 15, 2021 12:16 pm I’d drive a minivan and I don’t even have kids.
You’d take the seats out and haul motorbikes inside it. :lol:
:notwrong:
by 4zilch
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.
by 4zilch
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...
by 4zilch
Mon Jun 07, 2021 12:31 pm
Forum: The Mudroom of Miscellany
Topic: OT 20: rotisserie roller coaster
Replies: 9563
Views: 195616

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...
by 4zilch
Fri May 28, 2021 8:29 pm
Forum: The Mudroom of Miscellany
Topic: OT 20: rotisserie roller coaster
Replies: 9563
Views: 195616

OT 20: every man for himself

Ya’ll need anger manglement
by 4zilch
Fri May 28, 2021 8:26 pm
Forum: The Mudroom of Miscellany
Topic: OT 20: rotisserie roller coaster
Replies: 9563
Views: 195616

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...