By AlphaSnacks Go To PostI just revealed Tavarish's new car on my IG.
My hint about "Roman" weeks back was Fate of the Furious, Roman's car was an orange Lambo Murci. :p
Awesome. I look forward to visiting in August.
If you're doing any leisure driving i can list off some of my favourite areas or routes.
Cayman still rules, though I think I'm being too gentle when accelerating from a dead stop. Not getting off the line as quick as I would like. I probably need to go find an empty parking lot and practice.
By SUPER YARAK Go To PostIf you're doing any leisure driving i can list off some of my favourite areas or routes.
Unlikely. I'll be in London and then rail to Edinburgh.
By Kibner Go To PostCayman still rules, though I think I'm being too gentle when accelerating from a dead stop. Not getting off the line as quick as I would like. I probably need to go find an empty parking lot and practice.It definitely takes time to get used to the clutch feel. I would also say shoe selection matters. Heavy shoes with thick soles make it a lot more difficult to feel that release point. Anyway, good luck and keep on enjoying that Cayman.
By AlphaSnacks Go To PostUnlikely. I'll be in London and then rail to Edinburgh.
lmao thought you were coming to my area, my bad. Enjoy Edinburgh, incredible city.
By matmanx1 Go To PostIt definitely takes time to get used to the clutch feel. I would also say shoe selection matters. Heavy shoes with thick soles make it a lot more difficult to feel that release point. Anyway, good luck and keep on enjoying that Cayman.I wore some different shoes when going to eat Valentine's dinner, and, yeah, shoes made a huge difference in feel. Lol
I'm getting pretty decent at rev matching now. Something I've found conflicting opinions on is if I should be rowing down gears when coming to a stop. Currently, I do a combination of engine braking and normal braking until the rpm's get too low and then I go into neutral while using the pedal brake to come to a complete stop.
Today was PCA autocross inspection day. So many 911s... but this one wins
Untitled by Rev. Christberg, on Flickr
Also an R32 and a few Focus ST/RS guys. Was a pretty chill/cool experience.
Can't wait to take the girl out for the first time... just over a month to go!
Untitled by Rev. Christberg, on Flickr
Also an R32 and a few Focus ST/RS guys. Was a pretty chill/cool experience.
Can't wait to take the girl out for the first time... just over a month to go!
Sorry, wanted to get better pics but was pretty busy the whole time. And you should know when you see a vintage 911 like that one the owner is probably of a similar vintage 😂
By Kibner Go To PostI'm getting pretty decent at rev matching now. Something I've found conflicting opinions on is if I should be rowing down gears when coming to a stop. Currently, I do a combination of engine braking and normal braking until the rpm's get too low and then I go into neutral while using the pedal brake to come to a complete stop.
I personally don't engine brake unless I have a huge gap in front of me and I know I have to stop... I probably should tho. What I end up doing is brake until the RPMs are as low as possible, then shift down to 2nd gear but still press the clutch as I'm pressing the brakes. Once I actually stop, that's when I put it into neutral and depress the clutch.
Some people even suggest to keep your car in 1st gear(with the clutch pedal pressed obviously lol) when you're at a stop light so you can just go if you think someone's about to hit you from behind or if when you do get hit, your car won't just roll off the towards traffic.
I'm 50/50 on this, sometimes I keep it in gear sometimes I don't.
By Kibner Go To PostPollen fucking sucks for keeping a car looking clean.
Yeah my black GTI turns yellow after even a light dusting of pollen lmao.
By jongkookie Go To PostSome people even suggest to keep your car in 1st gear(with the clutch pedal pressed obviously lol) when you're at a stop light so you can just go if you think someone's about to hit you from behind or if when you do get hit, your car won't just roll off the towards traffic.uhhh don't do this lol
By reilo Go To Postuhhh don't do this lolYup. Keep it in gear so you can go when someone hits you? Where do you go? Hit the car in front?
I just keep my foot on the brake at the stoplight.
Lol I don't remember when I heard/read that but obviously you don't do that when there's a car in front of you. IIRC it's only really useful if you're at the front of the line... but even then it's very situational I guess.
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It's something that pops up in my head when I'm slowing down to a stoplight, but I usually don't do it coz I'm on my phone lmao.
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It's something that pops up in my head when I'm slowing down to a stoplight, but I usually don't do it coz I'm on my phone lmao.
By reilo Go To PostI mean the other reason you shouldn't be doing it is because you are engaging the flywheel, no?
Yep. I imagine it shouldn't really matter in the long run but it's still something to think about I guess.
Anyway, nice weather here in Dallas today so I washed my car lol.
After the nearly 10 inches of rain have finally passed through the Southeast I'm about ready to wash my Macan. That sucker is filthy but it did a fantastic job in all the inclement weather we've had recently.
The new Polestar 2 is a handsome af car:
Meant to be more widely offered and attainable than the Polestar 1, the 2 will be priced around $63,000 for the launch edition before any federal or local tax incentives. (It will later be offered under Polestar's subscription model.) It will still offer plenty of performance for that price, with its all-wheel-drive electric powertrain providing 408 horsepower and 487 pound-feet of torque. It boasts a 0-62 mph sprint of under 5 seconds.
With exciting driving dynamics being a key component of the Polestar brand, the 2 offers a Performance Pack that adds Öhlins dampers, Brembo brakes, 20-inch forged wheels and sport tires, as well as gold seat belts, brake calipers and valve stem caps.
The Polestar 2 borrows the Compact Modular Architecture platform from its parent company, Volvo. Its 78-kWh battery, comprised of 27 modules, is integrated into the car's floor for ideal interior room and a low center of gravity. Polestar expects an EPA-rated driving range of 275 miles.
Also, the XE got some much needed updates, but the V6 was dropped. The new I4 Ingenium is great and they did announce a new Ingenium I6, so I wonder if they'll proliferate that down, soon:
The diesel engine and the 3.0-liter V6 have been axed. The 247-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged Ingenium inline-four is the base engine. It's mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission and can be had with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. This base engine's new model designation is P250, versus 25t previously.
The step-up engine is the 296-hp version of the Ingenium 2.0-liter. Cars so equipped wear a new P300 badge, in place of the previous 30t. All-wheel drive is now standard with the 296-hp engine, and Jaguar claims a zero-to-60-mph time of 5.4 seconds for this powertrain.
It's the entry-level though. We still haven't seen the fully optioned out M-package models or the 4-series, which is always the best looking version of that car. Not to mention the next M3/M4.
The interior is such a huge step up, especially from the E9x.
The interior is such a huge step up, especially from the E9x.
My brother has the current 320d and says that the new one is awesome. A big step forward when it comes to the interior. They don't have any cars for test driving yet, but reviews seem glowing.
That XE though. The current one is a PoS according to my friend that works at the Jaguar dealer, but I got to try the new one.
That XE though. The current one is a PoS according to my friend that works at the Jaguar dealer, but I got to try the new one.
By rossonero Go To PostMy brother has the current 320d and says that the new one is awesome. A big step forward when it comes to the interior. They don't have any cars for test driving yet, but reviews seem glowing.
That XE though. The current one is a PoS according to my friend that works at the Jaguar dealer, but I got to try the new one.
Really? I had an XE loaner last year, it was super base. But it drove and handled absolutely brilliantly! It's biggest drawback was not having a gigantic touchscreen as standard, and its lack of rear legroom. Otherwise, handsome car, moves well, and dances around corners. Now that it has received the interior from the I-Pace, its only drawback will be the legroom is a bit tight for rear passengers. They chose to give owners more trunk room than this class of car needs.
Jaguar makes a longer wheelbase model in the Chinese market; they should build that in Coventry and ship it to the US.
By reilo Go To PostIt's the entry-level though. We still haven't seen the fully optioned out M-package models or the 4-series, which is always the best looking version of that car. Not to mention the next M3/M4.
The interior is such a huge step up, especially from the E9x.
Only took them what, 20 years to catch up on the interior front? I feel like ever since the E46/early E60 era their interiors have started sucking as they cut costs. Audi and Mercedes have been ahead for a long time.
By AlphaSnacks Go To PostReally? I had an XE loaner last year, it was super base. But it drove and handled absolutely brilliantly! It's biggest drawback was not having a gigantic touchscreen as standard, and its lack of rear legroom. Otherwise, handsome car, moves well, and dances around corners. Now that it has received the interior from the I-Pace, its only drawback will be the legroom is a bit tight for rear passengers. They chose to give owners more trunk room than this class of car needs.Yeah, I haven't tried the XE myself though. Can't wait to try the facelift, was at the Jaguar dealer today but they didn't have much info yet.
Jaguar makes a longer wheelbase model in the Chinese market; they should build that in Coventry and ship it to the US.
Tried out the Alfa Romeo Giulia and I liked it. It was not as fast as the 320d, but I liked the stearing and the interior was nice. The speakers were bad though, I think it had the base ones.
Every month or so, Porsche sends me a little card, or booklet, or something. Today, I got a hard-cover booklet talking themselves up and a soft-cover booklet listing different things to spend money on to enhance my Porsche experience. They also gave me a 718 pen that is pretty nice and a card to put in my wallet with my VIN, warranty, and various Porsche contact information.
It's a nice little post-purchase touch that I appreciate, even if it isn't much.
It's a nice little post-purchase touch that I appreciate, even if it isn't much.
There's a new FF record at Tsukuba...and it comes from Vibrant Performance Civic of NA.
https://frontstreet.media/2019/03/06/tsukuba-circuits-ff-lap-record-holder-is-from-north-america/
https://frontstreet.media/2019/03/06/tsukuba-circuits-ff-lap-record-holder-is-from-north-america/
I wish I knew more about... pretty much everything in that article so I could better appreciate the feat the driver accomplished.
By Kibner Go To PostEvery month or so, Porsche sends me a little card, or booklet, or something. Today, I got a hard-cover booklet talking themselves up and a soft-cover booklet listing different things to spend money on to enhance my Porsche experience. They also gave me a 718 pen that is pretty nice and a card to put in my wallet with my VIN, warranty, and various Porsche contact information.Can confirm. Their post purchase support and attention to their customers is excellent. It's one of those nice things that just improves the overall experience. Yeah they make good/great/excellent cars but they've tried to turn being a Porsche owner into something special and an event in and of itself. It's not something that everyone would buy into but as a car nerd I appreciate it.
It's a nice little post-purchase touch that I appreciate, even if it isn't much.
Whoa. I saw an Urus in person earlier. That thing looks a lot better in person. It has a ton of presence. It's also not as big as I thought it would be.
By reilo Go To PostWhoa. I saw an Urus in person earlier. That thing looks a lot better in person. It has a ton of presence. It's also not as big as I thought it would be.
Looked like a supped up Audi to me , but would still cop if I could.
That's funny because on the latest episode of Grand Tour they said RR refused to give them one for review because they were worried they'd pan it for being ugly.
So they proceeded to make fun of it for how ugly it is for next 5 minutes.
They're right.
So they proceeded to make fun of it for how ugly it is for next 5 minutes.
They're right.
The Bentayaga and Cullinan don't translate well in pictures imo
But in person and the right colors, they look dope to me. BUt that RR was on another level.
But in person and the right colors, they look dope to me. BUt that RR was on another level.
Is there a good site to look up the power bands of vehicles, or is that something I would need to put my car on a dyno to figure out?
I want to have a better idea of the rpm ranges at different gears in which my Cayman has the most torque.
I want to have a better idea of the rpm ranges at different gears in which my Cayman has the most torque.
Found this image while googling:
Looks like it starts to gradually lose torque after 4,500 rpm. With my limited knowledge, I assume this means the rate of acceleration will slow and it's best to shift up again if the aim is to accelerate as fast as you can.
Looks like it starts to gradually lose torque after 4,500 rpm. With my limited knowledge, I assume this means the rate of acceleration will slow and it's best to shift up again if the aim is to accelerate as fast as you can.
Manufacturers will tell you where "peak torque" is for any car and "peak HP". A lot of times with high performance cars that number is completely underrepresented for various reasons, so a dyno is a good indicator of what it can do. So by that graph, you should be aiming to switch gears at 6000RPM.
Saw a Huracan Spyder rolling around yesterday. That exhaust note is amazing. Also saw a parked Ferrarri 488. One of these days I'm gonna have to figure out who the rich guy is that lives up the street from me because he has a hell of a collection.
By reilo Go To PostManufacturers will tell you where "peak torque" is for any car and "peak HP". A lot of times with high performance cars that number is completely underrepresented for various reasons, so a dyno is a good indicator of what it can do. So by that graph, you should be aiming to switch gears at 6000RPM.Thanks for this. It led me to searching around. Found some good information.
The simplest rule of thumb is that you should only change gear when moving to the higher gear will give you more power and/or torque.
I also found this for a more in-depth answer:
Myth 2: For best acceleration, you should shift at redline or max torque or max horsepower or...
None of these are exactly true, but redline is probably the closest guess of the three. You could derive a fancy equation involving the integral of the area under the horsepower curve between the RPM points of the two gears at the shifting speed, but as a practical matter you want to go past the peak horsepower RPM, then shift when the horsepower in the present gear decreases to be equal to the horsepower of the RPM after you shift to the new gear. In many cases this may be near redline, but not always. It depends on what gear you are in and how many RPM are lost when you shift. For example, let’s say you know that you have peak horsepower at 4000 RPM, and when you shift from 2nd to third in that RPM region, there is a 1000 RPM drop. Consequently, you should shift at 4500 so that after the shift you are going 3500 -- the same amount of RPM above peak as below peak horsepower. In this case the average RPM is roughly equal to the peak horsepower. This assumes that the shape of the horsepower curve is about the same on both sides of the peak, and while not exactly correct, is pretty close in most cases.
By Kibner Go To PostFound this image while googling:
Looks like it starts to gradually lose torque after 4,500 rpm. With my limited knowledge, I assume this means the rate of acceleration will slow and it's best to shift up again if the aim is to accelerate as fast as you can.
Acceleration is based on horsepower, bruv. Torque gets you off the line quick, but it's horsepower that keeps you propelling forward and allows for ludicrous top-speeds. Example: F1 cars have like 150lb ft. of torque, but something like 800HP. Torque is a function of horsepower, you can't have one without the other. Your torque band is what you use to make smooth passes using lower revs, which prevents you from having to rev the car up high to pass, thus conserving fuel. This is why diesels and turbocharged cars are so fuel efficient, torque = MPG.
You upshift at redline in your car, if you shift too early, you'll shift into a band that makes less horsepower.
With Tesla shutting down all stores, I still don't understand their plan going forward. How do you test drive a car? I hope they keep their employees around, give them employee cars, and allow them to use those cars to schedule test drives online. That would be the ideal scenario, and quite frankly the future. No more going to dealers, filling out needless paperwork, getting annoyed by sales reps, etc.
No. The dealer comes to you with a car and lets you drive it around doing something like a run to and from your daily commute to work.
Otherwise, no test drive, no buy. I would never, EVER, buy a car would a test drive.
No. The dealer comes to you with a car and lets you drive it around doing something like a run to and from your daily commute to work.
Otherwise, no test drive, no buy. I would never, EVER, buy a car would a test drive.