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Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 06-02-2020, 02:22 PM
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Posted By nikitopo
Strange indeed ...

Strange indeed ...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-20-2020, 01:02 AM
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Posted By nikitopo
They say it has an open diff. No wonder why they...

They say it has an open diff. No wonder why they marketing it as a GT car and the 3.0 as the track focused car.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-14-2020, 02:45 AM
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Posted By nikitopo
It says members only content.

It says members only content.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-14-2020, 02:22 AM
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Posted By nikitopo
Cast 18" wheels and suspension looks to be an...

Cast 18" wheels and suspension looks to be an area that could be improved in the 2.0lt model. Turbos are also easier to tune. Not sure how many would go in this direction, when the 3.0lt model is...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-14-2020, 12:29 AM
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Posted By nikitopo
Yeah , it looks that the 2.0lt is just a budget...

Yeah , it looks that the 2.0lt is just a budget compromise. The small weight difference doesn't make much of an advantage. Maybe a reason is also the different suspension setting and the lack of...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-13-2020, 03:56 PM
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Posted By nikitopo
So, is there any positive review of the 4cyl ?

So, is there any positive review of the 4cyl ?
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-13-2020, 02:51 PM
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Posted By nikitopo
Yes indeed.

Yes indeed.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-13-2020, 01:46 PM
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Posted By nikitopo
3.0lt Hot , 2.0lt Not ;)

3.0lt Hot , 2.0lt Not ;)
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-12-2020, 02:15 AM
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Posted By nikitopo
Supra 2.0 will be heavier comparing to your old...

Supra 2.0 will be heavier comparing to your old Cayman. No?
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-15-2020, 12:57 AM
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Posted By nikitopo
Supra either on the 3.0 lt or the 2.0 lt version...

Supra either on the 3.0 lt or the 2.0 lt version is too heavy ...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 06-08-2019, 05:56 AM
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Posted By nikitopo
We were talking on a specific context which is...

We were talking on a specific context which is comparing Supra, M2, Cayman. Not about motorcycles, not about non factory spec cars, not about what tuners can do, not about cars dating back to 2007...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 06-08-2019, 12:45 AM
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Posted By nikitopo
The suspension of the Supra is softer comparing...

The suspension of the Supra is softer comparing to the one of the Z4. This is a bit weird. Someone would expect the suspension of the convertible to be more comfortable and the suspension of the...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 06-08-2019, 12:26 AM
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Posted By nikitopo
Motorcycles have an entirely different frontal...

Motorcycles have an entirely different frontal area! And how motorcycles came into the discussion? My god ..



The 2.0T Cayman's power has been underrated from the factory in a similar fashion...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 06-07-2019, 12:32 AM
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Posted By nikitopo
Lol. No, you don't get it. Weight helps only in...

Lol. No, you don't get it. Weight helps only in acceleration and especially in low gears. I mentioned top speed which is related mainly with engine's power. None of these cars has a terrible Cd...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 06-06-2019, 12:45 PM
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Posted By nikitopo
The new Cayman is an amazing car and pretty much...

The new Cayman is an amazing car and pretty much unbelievable to be in same performance category with Supra and M2 which are 6 cylinder engines with turbo. There were some tests recently here in...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-30-2019, 12:08 PM
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Posted By nikitopo
Nice interview!

Nice interview!
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-18-2019, 07:09 AM
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Posted By nikitopo
Very good review. Nice to share also details...

Very good review. Nice to share also details about the early development years. I guess Mr. Diess wanted to get some hybrid or electric car technology from Toyota and was not interested that much...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-17-2019, 10:27 AM
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Posted By nikitopo
Let's the party begin. LOL ...

Let's the party begin. LOL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEcYqODTOOM
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-16-2019, 01:58 PM
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Posted By nikitopo
Flat power on top

As mentioned before:

http://i67.tinypic.com/qotz0g.jpg
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-15-2019, 01:22 PM
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Posted By nikitopo
If it does exactly the same thing then why there...

If it does exactly the same thing then why there is a difference in the result? How much does it rev the engine the launch control? Doing it manually you change the parameters and you can stress the...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-15-2019, 12:15 AM
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Posted By nikitopo
"Our best runs involved a light dollop of brake...

"Our best runs involved a light dollop of brake torquing to get engine revs off idle and then carefully applying the gas pedal to avoid excessive wheelspin. The launch-control program, which was...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-14-2019, 03:23 AM
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Posted By nikitopo
I'll check later what Doug said.

I'll check later what Doug said.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-13-2019, 03:05 PM
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Posted By nikitopo
Supra a competitor of Cayman S? Mentioned in...

Supra a competitor of Cayman S? Mentioned in Car&Driver. LOL. Good joke. It has less power and much more weight.

And by the way... 50-50 weight distribution marketing and interior all BMW!
...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-13-2019, 05:27 PM
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Posted By nikitopo
Zupra :b

Zupra :b
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-09-2019, 11:34 AM
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Posted By nikitopo
It is one of the main topics. People are...

It is one of the main topics. People are wondering why Toyota could not develop the Supra on their own. It is just too expensive nowadays with the consumer interest going towards to other vehicle...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-09-2019, 06:40 AM
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Posted By nikitopo
It sounds that you don't like the SUV's that...

It sounds that you don't like the SUV's that much? VW said recently that they want to offer 30 different SUV/Crossover models by 2025. Currently they offer 11 different models. If this is not a SUV...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-09-2019, 03:05 AM
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Posted By nikitopo
Yes sure you didn't have SUVs, but you had light...

Yes sure you didn't have SUVs, but you had light duty trucks or pick-up trucks. On the drive-ability side it is about better ground clearance and about four wheel drive. I don't bite the argument of...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-08-2019, 05:59 PM
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Posted By nikitopo
I didn't have in mind deep snow situations or...

I didn't have in mind deep snow situations or salted roads, but mainly frozen snow on the sides of the road which made big obstacles. It was funny that many sedan cars could not leave the parking...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-08-2019, 12:50 PM
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Posted By nikitopo
We had some heavy snowfall the last few weeks....

We had some heavy snowfall the last few weeks. Many sedans could not even get out of the parking lots because of the excessive snow and their low height. Winter tires are mandatory, but they can help...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-17-2019, 09:52 AM
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Posted By nikitopo
I guess BMW wins more of this cooperation. Toyota...

I guess BMW wins more of this cooperation. Toyota would have to share some of their methods and their findings and Germans get FINALLY a more reliable unit.

This is what was playing lately in...
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