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Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-04-2024, 06:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,333
Posted By wbradley
It looks great, exciting! The last tire on...

It looks great, exciting!

The last tire on April 1? April fools lol.

Thank goodness for old school carburetors, legends were made with them.
Awesome car.

Looks like twin Webers.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-03-2024, 09:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,333
Posted By wbradley
This is a real 1960 full restomod with LS3 engine...

This is a real 1960 full restomod with LS3 engine ~430 HP.

The suspension is all aluminum with double wishbone looking setup, totally modern. Also, aftermarket A/C. But the body is original. Has a...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 03-28-2024, 03:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,333
Posted By wbradley
Stephen W Incredible! Spent the better...

Stephen W

Incredible!

Spent the better part of last week in Scottsdale with my sister and brother in law. He has some nice cars, and he actually picked me up at the airport in his Ferrari...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 03-27-2024, 01:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 382
Posted By wbradley
I'll have to bring this to Mr. Stronach's...

I'll have to bring this to Mr. Stronach's attention at the next board meeting.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 03-15-2024, 10:48 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,689
Posted By wbradley
The 90's Grand AM was the poster child for...

The 90's Grand AM was the poster child for cladding affliction. Lol
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 03-14-2024, 05:53 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,689
Posted By wbradley
The Aztek was a lame attempt to market SUVs to a...

The Aztek was a lame attempt to market SUVs to a younger active crowd. I knew someone who had a new black one, and it didn't look too bad since the color hid the ridiculous side cladding more. He...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 03-10-2024, 03:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,689
Posted By wbradley
I might consider a Rivian in the future if they...

I might consider a Rivian in the future if they ever decide to lose the C3PO face.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-21-2024, 10:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,333
Posted By wbradley
Stephen W That is super cool and I'd say it does...

Stephen W That is super cool and I'd say it does purple a lot more justice than a Plymouth Prowler, that's for sure. It was Colin Chapman's Exige/Evora before they were conceptualized. Relatively...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-09-2024, 10:26 AM
Replies: 732
Views: 81,563
Posted By wbradley
That's how I felt when I got the Volvo. I think...

That's how I felt when I got the Volvo. I think Volvo have just the right amount of minimalist without feeling cold. This occured to me probably at least 10 years ago sitting in one at a car show...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-20-2024, 10:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,229
Posted By wbradley
It sounds like a Raiti's Rides review. The...

It sounds like a Raiti's Rides review. The headline is a rhetorical question, and after watching his review you wonder if he really is actually asking a question if the vehicle drives good since he...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-10-2024, 01:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,528
Posted By wbradley
Expect BMW build quality. The Countryman...

Expect BMW build quality.

The Countryman was banned for autocross due to its propensity to roll. Clubman obviously has a lower centrre of gravity.

I have heard of dumb quality issues with...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 12-28-2023, 12:13 PM
Replies: 732
Views: 81,563
Posted By wbradley
I'd be willing to bet you would find the same...

I'd be willing to bet you would find the same stock situation there. Apparently, dealers are inundated with optioned up pickup inventory. They will offer incentives. The average vehicle sold in 2023...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 12-25-2023, 09:37 AM
Replies: 732
Views: 81,563
Posted By wbradley
The average price of pickup trucks sold in the...

The average price of pickup trucks sold in the last few years has been sky high. Good lucking buying a base model sold to utility company fleets. And base compact models are not what dealers want on...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 12-23-2023, 03:30 PM
Replies: 732
Views: 81,563
Posted By wbradley
The buying public in North America have made it...

The buying public in North America have made it clear that pickup trucks are the Swiss army knife vehicle for their lives based on sales numbers. How long has the F150 sold over half a million (more...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 12-21-2023, 09:27 PM
Replies: 732
Views: 81,563
Posted By wbradley
Then there's the spectacle factor. If you drive...

Then there's the spectacle factor. If you drive one, do you mind being a spectacle on the road with the vehicle. I was never a fan of the original Hummers, just another platform for d*#k measuring...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-21-2023, 10:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,076
Posted By wbradley
Getting rid of implies giving away. I have yet to...

Getting rid of implies giving away. I have yet to see anyone giving away their vehicle for less than market value. People that have yet to experience this vehicle will have access to it in the...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 12-05-2023, 10:15 PM
Replies: 732
Views: 81,563
Posted By wbradley
Sounds like a d*ck measuring contest to me. ...

Sounds like a d*ck measuring contest to me.

What is a reasonable and safe rate of acceleration for a truck on public roads?

I think my current vehicle does around 7 seconds 0 to 60 and I'm ok...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-05-2023, 09:30 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,565
Posted By wbradley
I once reversed the jumpers on a late 80's BMW...

I once reversed the jumpers on a late 80's BMW 325e. Smoke was rising from the dashboard.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 12-04-2023, 04:26 PM
Replies: 732
Views: 81,563
Posted By wbradley
Since the Cybertruck took so long to hit...

Since the Cybertruck took so long to hit production after it's initial reveal, I think the "unobtanium" factor will motivate some people to want to have one. It is almost the poster child for...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 12-02-2023, 08:39 AM
Replies: 732
Views: 81,563
Posted By wbradley
Well, thankfully where I live the probability of...

Well, thankfully where I live the probability of being shot at is quite low. On the other hand, if the skin of the vehicle can improve impact safety then I'm all for it.
We have a local company...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 12-01-2023, 10:17 AM
Replies: 1,590
Views: 315,326
Posted By wbradley
I feel that cats are underrepresented here.

I feel that cats are underrepresented here.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 11-22-2023, 11:05 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 24,549
Posted By wbradley
Here's a little something on the suspension and...

Here's a little something on the suspension and looking underneath while on the lift fom the perspective of what appears to be an automotive engineer and pretty detailed. 25 minutes.

It's a nice...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-24-2023, 01:44 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,904
Posted By wbradley
Shhhh don't say that, you'll disappoint a bunch...

Shhhh don't say that, you'll disappoint a bunch of "enthusiasts".

Valve springs ready to disintegrate, stinking from oil dripping from CAM plate onto exhaust manifold, taillights all fogged up...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-22-2023, 03:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 980
Posted By wbradley
Nice car, use it well. I like your wife's...

Nice car, use it well.

I like your wife's vintage style glasses. Similar to my sister's grade 1 picture in 1967.

Too bad she couldn't trade in the STI and then only need to pay tax on the...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-22-2023, 01:31 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,904
Posted By wbradley
Hey, I resemble that comment!

Hey, I resemble that comment!
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-21-2023, 06:45 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,904
Posted By wbradley
I'm at almost 84,000 kms* on my 2013 early...

I'm at almost 84,000 kms* on my 2013 early production.

*that's 52,000 miles for people that live in countries that resist change.

Hey, has anyone noticed this "chirping" sound at idol? :iono:
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-15-2023, 07:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,456
Posted By wbradley
It must be.really easy to consume tires depending...

It must be.really easy to consume tires depending on your mood on any given day. I don't onow how guys with multiple high powered cars avoid tickets. So tempting. My daily is the opposite of a...
Forum: Forced Induction 10-12-2023, 08:03 PM
Replies: 1,048
Views: 427,949
Posted By wbradley
Let it heat up a bit before pushing it. I dip...

Let it heat up a bit before pushing it. I dip without screwing. Make sure you use cold weather traction fluid if driving in cold conditions. That squeal is probably the TOB,not related to your SC.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 10-07-2023, 10:03 AM
Replies: 813
Views: 83,968
Posted By wbradley
Opened this thread, huge time drain, no thanks. ...

Opened this thread, huge time drain, no thanks.

There was a Darwin exhibit at the ROM maybe a decade ago. Not that I question Darwin's theory, but it was interesting reading some of his notes, his...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-01-2023, 10:53 AM
Replies: 732
Views: 81,563
Posted By wbradley
My wife's late uncle Morris was a physics...

My wife's late uncle Morris was a physics professor and a viceroy dean at Brown. Not a bad state unless you're into size.
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