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FR-S / BRZ vs....
06-04-2024, 04:07 AM
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Manual, RWD, 4 seat convertible to replace a Twin?
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And even $50k for a 997.2 'vert would be cheap....
And even $50k for a 997.2 'vert would be cheap. 60-70 is closer to what you need to buy a good one.
I doubt the 997.2 is ever going to depreciate beyond where it is now. Which as you say is both...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
03-08-2024, 04:17 AM
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2685C
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Yup, around here 30k€ seems to be the base price...
Yup, around here 30k€ seems to be the base price for any of these, let alone a 2.0L clean one. They do hold their value well, so they're not that expensive to own. Cost per mile is high though..
I...
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03-07-2024, 02:52 PM
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2685C
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Congrats! Fantastic spec, and a reasonable price....
Congrats! Fantastic spec, and a reasonable price. Enjoy!
218hp for 1400lbs should be... interesting. I'd prepare for a few code browns!
I rode in one of these when I was maybe 10, and still...
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BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics
02-02-2024, 02:59 AM
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What did you do to your 2nd gen BRZ today?
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Hope the car still has its passenger floorboard.
Hope the car still has its passenger floorboard.
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Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]
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Today I Learned...
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I've from several people that while many of us...
I've from several people that while many of us bitch & moan about having to work, lots of retirees end up missing work (or the drive that work gives you) and either falling into questionable life...
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01-20-2024, 01:53 PM
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Random Thoughts - Part III The Search for Spark (No Politics)
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Ohh those can get expensive pretty quickly. ...
Ohh those can get expensive pretty quickly.
These guys sound like pretty shitty burglars.
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01-16-2024, 06:42 AM
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Database Error
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I had a loading error quickly thereafter....
I had a loading error quickly thereafter. Everything's back in order.
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01-15-2024, 01:38 PM
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Database Error
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It's weird. The pages are... loading?! Quickly?!...
It's weird. The pages are... loading?! Quickly?! Wtf? Hope it won't last.
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Hope it ain't fatal though, I kind of like this...
Hope it ain't fatal though, I kind of like this place.
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01-06-2024, 06:07 AM
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Help, car turned off when coming to stop and will just crank
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On flat ground! I was surprised as well....
On flat ground! I was surprised as well. Cold-ish, dry air may have helped, as probably did the worn out (i.e. smaller diameter) tyres. For some reason the car felt in particularly good shape that...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
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Help, car turned off when coming to stop and will just crank
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I did 150 mph with mine, and some extended runs...
I did 150 mph with mine, and some extended runs (10-15 minutes) well over 120 mph, these cars don't really overheat at those speeds. There's enough airflow to keep the oil around 115°C (240-ish). My...
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12-30-2023, 12:46 PM
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Database Error
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You mean the forum has hit its torque dip?
You mean the forum has hit its torque dip?
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Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]
12-26-2023, 06:25 AM
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Space Things
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Yup... Ford vs. Ferrari was a bit of a sorry...
Yup... Ford vs. Ferrari was a bit of a sorry movie for an enthusiast to see.
Shame as the story is really interesting. I don't expect any better from the upcoming Ferrari biopic.
I have the SW...
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Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]
12-24-2023, 06:29 AM
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Random Thoughts - Part III The Search for Spark (No Politics)
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Tell her to barf on someone else :D
Tell her to barf on someone else :D
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12-19-2023, 09:07 AM
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Ask Santa For Your Top 3 Dream Cars. With a Forum Modification
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OK here's mine: 1. 991 GT3 Touring, Dark...
OK here's mine:
1. 991 GT3 Touring, Dark Gray, silver wheels, houndstooth interior
2. 97-01 Honda NSX 3.2
3. F80 Alpina B3 Touring, in green
-C8 has the drivetrain from a VW Lupo -...
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12-19-2023, 02:37 AM
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Random Thoughts - Part III The Search for Spark (No Politics)
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Meh - it would be quite easy to make it the other...
Meh - it would be quite easy to make it the other way around. Per wikipedia:
"In a study in the U.S. in 2008, eight brands of fast food hamburgers were evaluated for recognizable tissue types...
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12-18-2023, 04:08 PM
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Random Thoughts - Part III The Search for Spark (No Politics)
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I actually like the R32 better than the R34! And...
I actually like the R32 better than the R34! And it's a nice unusual shade. Congrats!
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Engine Swaps
12-15-2023, 10:54 AM
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FA24D (new GR86) into FRS GEN 1
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Wow. Thanks for the kind words, stranger. ...
Wow. Thanks for the kind words, stranger.
We can argue about actual crank hp for an 86 till the cows come home, but the point is there's about 40whp difference between the two.
Some data:...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
12-08-2023, 03:00 PM
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Tesla Cyber Truck (Most Hideous Truck/Tank Ever)
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I stand corrected, the engine (a straight-six)...
I stand corrected, the engine (a straight-six) was actually there, and the dust is clay that had accumulated in the frame rails:
"This may seem hard to believe.. BUT, this ’59 in the video...
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12-08-2023, 06:23 AM
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Tesla Cyber Truck (Most Hideous Truck/Tank Ever)
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As Musk says, "if you're in an accident with...
As Musk says, "if you're in an accident with another car, you will win"...
On this, I'm out to trade my bicycle & trailer for an F-650. Or might just get a semi and be done with it. Be right back.
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12-07-2023, 12:14 PM
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Tesla Cyber Truck (Most Hideous Truck/Tank Ever)
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I was referring to mass, but also to the relative...
I was referring to mass, but also to the relative hardness of a truck made of 1.8mm thick stainless steel. I'm not sure "pedestrian safety" and "crumple zone" were commonly used terms in the CT...
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12-06-2023, 10:32 AM
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Tesla Cyber Truck (Most Hideous Truck/Tank Ever)
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C4 manuals don't exist, but I get your point. ...
C4 manuals don't exist, but I get your point.
Still, base RWD 992s can post 11.5s quarter mile times (https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a32365967/2020-porsche-911-carrera-by-the-numbers/)....
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12-06-2023, 09:27 AM
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Tesla Cyber Truck (Most Hideous Truck/Tank Ever)
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alex87f
I *think* the point of large motors in EVs is...
I *think* the point of large motors in EVs is also the ability to harvest more energy under braking. And if it's there, you might as well make that power available under acceleration.
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12-06-2023, 03:45 AM
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Tesla Cyber Truck (Most Hideous Truck/Tank Ever)
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90,806
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alex87f
Until it meets another car.. :(
Until it meets another car.. :(
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
11-26-2023, 03:42 PM
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WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR FRS TODAY?
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alex87f
Had it PDR'd completely following some light hail...
Had it PDR'd completely following some light hail damage, and took the opportunity to correct the 50+ door dings and small impacts the car had gotten in its first life.
...
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GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)
11-23-2023, 09:47 AM
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Help Me Choose: 2nd Gen or Facelift BRZ
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7,687
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alex87f
Or the Mercedes AMG GT R Pro. Not quite as...
Or the Mercedes AMG GT R Pro.
Not quite as daft as the 2023 Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Jailbreak though.
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GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)
11-22-2023, 09:50 AM
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Help Me Choose: 2nd Gen or Facelift BRZ
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7,687
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alex87f
The market (and the economy) are moving so much...
The market (and the economy) are moving so much that it's hard to say where things will be 12 or 24 months down the road. Maybe 86s won't be produced anymore and used ones will keep their value. Or...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
11-20-2023, 03:21 AM
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New ICE Vehicles Banned in California by 2035
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alex87f
You're comparing Q3 builds with his yearly...
You're comparing Q3 builds with his yearly package ;).
Also, his 2021 package was 98.3% stock. So:
-it is absolutely linked to company performance despite what Musk says
-it is not cash and...
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11-17-2023, 03:27 AM
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Tesla Cyber Truck (Most Hideous Truck/Tank Ever)
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alex87f
Reminds me of the Henry Ford quote: “If I would...
Reminds me of the Henry Ford quote: “If I would have asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.”
A questionable individual, but an interesting line nonetheless.
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
11-09-2023, 04:56 AM
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New ICE Vehicles Banned in California by 2035
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alex87f
My money is on 65-70 grand in base trim, and...
My money is on 65-70 grand in base trim, and 75-80 in common configurations. Which, at the current interest rates, might be a bit of a tough sell.
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