^saw that whilst googling....damn reg cab short bed 4x4 would be a hoot to drive. Hell, a 4400# truck with 400whp should be as fast as my truck.

9/27/2012 9:22:59 AM

it should do 400whp with just a chip...

hell people have the SHOs running mid 11s on just tunes and exhaust mods... if they're going for new turbos i hope the goal is 500+whp

9/27/2012 10:18:53 AM

oh sure, i'd take whatever... I currently can't fathom the drivetrain living with that much power, BUT, if it can wahoo

9/27/2012 10:31:33 AM

torque kills drivetrains if it shifts everything to the north side of the curve torque won't change much...

i mean when yall hit 500hp you're also hitting like 1200ft-lbs this thing will probably be 500/500 or less torque than that...

9/27/2012 10:37:52 AM

well, yeah, but I'm thinking about how current engineering practice is optimization for the factory specifications, not double the power output. I should have stated that.

9/27/2012 11:41:32 AM

yeah i guess so with the 8 speed trannies and what not you can't go too beefy.


at one point it was just lets make 1 tranny that fits every engine...

9/27/2012 11:52:32 AM

I'm looking at a 2010 Suburban LTZ at the moment. Tell me I'm retarded for wanting one.

10/1/2012 6:44:21 PM

pretty much ideal if you wanna pull something and haul a lot of folks

10/1/2012 7:00:16 PM

It gets surprising mileage for what it is. I'm wondering about the 5.3 with AFM and long term reliability? I was looking at Land Cruisers at the same price but they get such poor mileage. I honestly don't think I'll need that kind of 4wd capability and I'm not sure if it's worth the premium.

10/1/2012 9:47:30 PM

If Chevy can't make a reliable pushrods small block by now they should give up.

Seriously the 5.3 is a retardedly simple engine it should be fine.

10/2/2012 12:48:09 AM

DO [WANT]





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10/2/2012 1:50:20 AM

Why the 400??

10/2/2012 5:37:42 AM

Quote :

"What CAR you thinking about at this very moment?"

10/2/2012 10:06:29 AM

my ideal dd



68 mustang, coyote, t-56, 9"



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10/2/2012 10:42:40 AM

If this is the new Mustang, and if its 500 lbs lighter (than the current GT) and if they got rid of the horrible driving position...then I might be interested in buying one.

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10/2/2012 3:34:46 PM

looks a lot like a aston-martinissan GTR

10/2/2012 3:38:45 PM

yeah


didnt realize that's on the plate. motherfuck that. make a different model if that's a concern... the current gt500 is what I consider to be the absolute epitome of mustangery

10/2/2012 4:07:32 PM

That's the one I'm holding out for... I would make sweet love to it.

10/2/2012 5:34:53 PM

I really think *if* that is the new mustang design that that is what "today's mustang" should look like... that is a true Grand Touring car... its what the old mustang was for its time...

Modern almost futuristic with sexy curves and muscular sharp edges...

They kept to the formula without going retro.

10/3/2012 7:43:12 AM

the GT(40) imo is the 'GT' offering for ford...the mustang is a 16yr old's solid-axle wet dream.

10/3/2012 7:53:12 AM

the ford gt is past grand touring.. imho..... but then that's me

i've always thought of a gt car as a front engined fastback with some semblance of a back seatish looking thing like all Astons, the Maranello, the 928 etc.

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10/3/2012 8:13:48 AM

ahh, yeah.

fuck it. Murrika.

10/3/2012 9:11:59 AM

Quote :

"the GT(40) imo is the 'GT' offering for ford"

LOL, what? A Grand Touring car is more certainly not the hardcore Ford GT supercar. You need to brush up on your definitions I think

Anyway, they can't go retro forever. It ends up getting old, no pun intended

10/3/2012 10:57:37 AM

you guys are right, I simply tagged it because of the name.

I don't care about the retro part, but a mustang shouldnt look like the bastard child of a multi-manufacturer engineering gang-bang.

10/3/2012 11:39:21 AM

I'm sure pam anderson's parents are a piece of work... but i fapped to that for a long time....14-18?
lol...

i think i can find the new mustang attractive for 4 years too...

10/3/2012 12:29:42 PM

not the best advertising job in the world.

SLS AMG Black

10/11/2012 2:48:49 PM

I posted a little earlier but Ive got 15k to spend.....2004 base C5 with 90k miles in good condition for 14.5k, 2000 Z3M coupe with 80k miles that needs some TLC for $14, orrrrrr another s2000. Thoughts and opinions?

10/11/2012 11:19:16 PM

z3ms are crazy fun cars to drive but if you're looking for numbers they're not really that fast...

pretty much like driving a swapped e30.

S2000 you know about... i think is sort of the opposite. i feel like they make a lot of noise and put up great numbers but don't really give you that kick in the kidneys & tail happiness of other cars.

the vette would put up the best numbers and gives you that kidney kick feeling...but just feels more rattley and of a significantly lower build quality then the other two.

pick your poison.



Project cars

for me

1964.5-1969 mustang fastback

66

67

69


1961 Starliner


or 70.5 falcon



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10/12/2012 8:38:40 AM

Quote :

"S2000 you know about... i think is sort of the opposite. i feel like they make a lot of noise and put up great numbers but don't really give you that kick in the kidneys & tail happiness of other cars. "

Come again???

Colemania, I say drive the C5 and see how you like it. Personally I think the build quality and interior design/quality would turn me off. How much TLC does the Z3M need? If its too much I say get yourself another S2000!

10/12/2012 10:33:41 AM

compared to the others?

10/12/2012 10:42:53 AM

in anything other than a power on oversteer situation, yes

10/12/2012 11:25:34 AM

ever driven a mcoupe?

them things do not like to keep the rear in the back at all

10/12/2012 11:39:04 AM

The C5 interior was pretty crappy but I could live with it for a little while as a change of pace (owned an s2000 for a minute...or two) and currently drive an A6 avant. It has a lot of power - I wasnt blown away but it was a really good time still.

I'll be driving the M coupe tomorrow so hopefully my heart (and/or wallet) decide for me. The M has a few electrical gremlins with respect to the dash at the moment whereas the 'vette is definitely clean...about the same price (within a few hundred bucks).

If I fall in love with the M, I'll go with it - though I have fears of repairs and being tail happy (not necessarily for myself but my friend about killed me on the highway in my s2000 so Ive had this oversteer fear ever since). The vette is the safer choice but I just love the idea of the M coupe.

10/12/2012 9:48:59 PM

^^yeah I've heard that trailing arm rear suspension (from the E30?) can be a real bitch.

10/13/2012 12:47:15 AM

Ha, that's my fear, and I dont believe the 99-00 (s52) comes with any traction/stability control (though I may be wrong...I seem to find ambiguous information on the topic).

I drove a 99 M Coupe today with only about 30k on the clock, dinan exhaust and tune, lovely car. I *really* enjoyed it - had much more oomph than I anticipated, looked great, and the interior definitely has a sexy retro feel rather than an aging feel.

Shortly after that, I drove the C5 base an still like it a lot. Not nearly as fun but would be easier, and presumably less expensive, to live with. It has nowhere near the go kart feel of the M with its reflexes/cockpit/size, or the sex appeal, but the LS1 and swoops make it a-ok in my book.

I'm going to try and lowball an M Coupe or two but will likely end up in the vette. Do you guys think $14k is too much for an 04 with ~95k? It's in great mechanical shape but just about needs new tires and the seats are rather worn (whereas everything plastic seems to have been treated properly and is quite black). There are a bunch of 97-00s for the same price with lower mileage, but I prefer something a little newer and with the active handling assistance (due to s2k fear of dying).

10/14/2012 4:54:36 AM

Quote :

"There are a bunch of 97-00s for the same price with lower mileage, but I prefer something a little newer and with the active handling assistance (due to s2k fear of dying)."

So could you get a newer one that has stability and/or traction control? You looking at any AP2 S2000s? '06+ models have VSA which makes driving pretty fool proof.

10/15/2012 10:10:03 AM

^ Yeah, that's the plan. I'd buy a 2004 with 90k over a 1998 with 50k for the same price.

I've thought about it - I'm leaning M Coupe for the money though...I think.

10/15/2012 11:03:18 PM

http://www.roushperformance.com/engines/50l-coyote-rsc.html

roush sucks donkey dick.

this is the stock mustang engine with a blower.... 18k is fucking nuts... if it was the aluminator..... i could see it... but this is cast rods/piston junk with a blower and an ecu smart enough to make damned good and sure it doesn't knock.

http://www.americanmuscle.com/frpp-aluminator-engine-sc-1112gt.html?utm_content=GSNoFitmentV1&utm_campaign=42851055202-avshop&utm_source=Google-pla&utm_medium=Shopping&utm_term=&adpos=1o3&network=g&AMID=frpp-aluminator-engine-sc-1112gt-GSNoFitmentV1&adtype=pla

this one could make 1000+hp with the right blower/turbo....and if you knew what you were doing you'd end up well below 18k.

10/20/2012 9:07:22 PM

I have a potential trade offer for my S2000. A 2005 M3 with 25k miles. I don't know the condition of the vehicle, but all things being equal what say ye Garage people?

10/23/2012 1:32:26 PM

^I'd definitely check it out for subframe issues first and if preventative repairs have been done. Also is it a manual?

If all is ok I'd say jump on it.

10/23/2012 2:15:37 PM

that's like comparing apples to apples with larger testicles and a roof.

10/23/2012 2:54:22 PM

^lol.

Got this info: Color is Silver Grey. 6spd manual transmission. Xenon headlight option. Harman Kardon sound option. No sunroof! Black leather. Manual seats (no power). 18" factory wheels.

10/23/2012 3:05:33 PM

damn... that makes my junk jump some... sounds like the original owner was an enthusiast

10/23/2012 3:36:04 PM

yeah I agree it's a desirable set up

10/23/2012 4:12:30 PM

I've been digging these lately:

10/23/2012 5:02:45 PM

I just wish they made a turbo manual version.

10/23/2012 7:05:25 PM

Or at least something with more balls, but oh well...EPA mileage standards, you win

10/23/2012 8:55:10 PM

Quote :

"Got this info: Color is Silver Grey. 6spd manual transmission. Xenon headlight option. Harman Kardon sound option. No sunroof! Black leather. Manual seats (no power). 18" factory wheels. "

With 25k miles and a clean title? How much is that car worth...$25k + right? How much is your S2000 worth?

10/23/2012 10:02:56 PM

I'd say around $28k for the M3, $22k for my S2000, assuming excellent shape for both vehicles...

10/23/2012 10:49:31 PM

I cannot fathom paying that kind of money for an E46 M3.

10/23/2012 11:34:56 PM