By AlphaSnacks Go To PostYeah, I've popped in and lurked this past week for some E3 news…and it's basically the same shit as GAF with the same annoying replies, sheep mentality, pile ons, etc.
Not to mention their politics discussion in Off Topic is literally one word replies about Trump: "fuck trump", "orange etc etc", "(insert same reused insult here")
Like damn, I was on the hate Trump train and all…but contribute something worthwhile if you're going to discuss him. It's the definition of drive-by posting. Contributes nothing to discourse.
The way the typical Reeeeee user reacts to anything trump, you'd think they walked in on him fucking their prized anime body pillow.
By Facism Go To PostThe way the typical Reeeeee user reacts to anything trump, you'd think they walked in on him fucking their prized anime body pillow.
LOL! I was starting to fall down that hole early last year but then realized that things are going to eventually be OK! I don't have the time or energy to be that worried about him. I'm donating to Planned Parenthood, and LGBT, environmental, civil liberties charities and contributing to my local PBS station and NPR radio station. Will be voting in every thing I can as well.
Congrats Matman! I'm stoked for you.
I did the last inspection before I really start doing work on my car during my upcoming "retirement" in July. Found a dodgy idler pulley so replaced it, adjusted the parking brake and did a thorough off-the-car wheel cleaning and waxing. There were still a lot of little tar rocks from when I drove through a construction site that was opened way too early after resurfacing the road in the barrels. That stuff got caked all over my tires when they were about a month old. Pissed me off pretty bad.
I'm just biding my time for our last remaining executive to come in and direct us on shutting down the data center Monday. We should be able to finally power everything customer related off then and I can start tearing down the server room and communications closet. We get to take apart hundreds of drives so the platters can be shredded. YAY!
By TylerD Go To PostCongrats Matman! I'm stoked for you.
Thank you, sir! I actually found out today that my car is coming from California. There were only 5 in the country in the combination I wanted and evidently the California car is the one they were able to swing a deal for. Evidently they are going to truck it cross country so either they are getting some hold back money from Audi or they think they can make it up on my trade-in (or they are just aren't going to make much on the deal and are just wanting to move the car). Pretty crazy but I am just glad it is on the way.
By Adam Go To PostFor a Tesla? 🤔Blasphemy!
Congrats matman! TTRS is a beast, especially in that color.
You better be ordering that Taycan through me.
By reilo Go To PostI think I am selling the M3.
You better be ordering that Taycan through me.
I'm going carless for a while. Taking it into detailer on Monday then garaging it til I can see a dealer.
By Evo X Go To PostCongrats matman! TTRS is a beast, especially in that color.Thank you! Hopefully I'll get an update from my salesperson at some point this weekend although with us heading out of town for vacation next week it would likely be next weekend before I can take delivery anyway. Still, one day closer! =)
You better be ordering that Taycan through me.
I started getting "Engine oil pressure too low" warnings yesterday evening in stop & go traffic. Warning would pop up when I'm coasting in 1st and just about to reach a full stop. Idle pressure was reading around 0.5-0.7 bar, which I think is too low. The warning goes away when I accelerate and in higher rev range. No check engine light. Dropped the car off at the mechanics, hopefully its nothing major. From what I'm reading in forums, it could be the oil pressure pump sensor, or sender unit.
By reilo Go To PostNothing. Save money. I need to reevaluate my life.I hope everything's OK.
By reilo Go To PostNothing. Save money. I need to reevaluate my life.
Fucked a piston months back and haven't replaced the car, using a bike for most of my journeys right now. Calves are super-thicc from all the pedaling. It's also been hugely therapeutic for me.
By Adam Go To PostBack reminds me a bit of a Q60, or am I blind?
I said the same thing many pages ago. It's not just you.
I'm not feeling that interior or that gauge cluster. I am sure it will be better in person but those renders aren't lighting my fire.
By AlphaSnacks Go To PostI said the same thing many pages ago. It's not just you.
Gotcha, figured someone would have already commented.
Not sure if want.
Local dealer listings (no private party) for Used 2008-2010 M3s. Mine has 32,000 miles on it. I'm going big.
Just finished driving an 09-ish Camaro and holy shit it was so much easier than that Isuzu truck a few weeks ago. Going to call a couple dealerships next week for test drives on a Cayman, Boxster, and F-Type later this month.
I'm also more excited than I was before I drove that Camaro. I didn't exactly bust it loose, but it was still just a very different and more enjoyable drive than anything I was behind the wheel of before.
I'm also more excited than I was before I drove that Camaro. I didn't exactly bust it loose, but it was still just a very different and more enjoyable drive than anything I was behind the wheel of before.
I'm still very nervous about going in for a test drive on those cars while still being a novice MT driver, so I will try to get some actual hours on that Camaro before getting behind the wheel on the fancy stuff.
By reilo Go To PostEvoX, can you run a CarFax on my car?
Sure, I'll run it when I get to work Monday
By NinjaFridge Go To Post
Would that mean teslas are exotics now?
By shinshoryuken Go To PostWould that mean teslas are exotics now?
By Kibner Go To PostJust finished driving an 09-ish Camaro and holy shit it was so much easier than that Isuzu truck a few weeks ago. Going to call a couple dealerships next week for test drives on a Cayman, Boxster, and F-Type later this month.In general, cars are easier than trucks. One of my first manual transmission experiences was in a small pick up truck (a little Dodge that belonged to a neighbor) and that thing was cantankerous. Not only was the clutch pedal stiff and long in travel but the gears themselves were about a mile apart. Put that together with a small engine making very little torque and it was a trial by fire. Getting in to my first sports car with a manual was like heaven in comparison.
I'm also more excited than I was before I drove that Camaro. I didn't exactly bust it loose, but it was still just a very different and more enjoyable drive than anything I was behind the wheel of before.
I haven't had the pleasure of driving a new'ish Camaro but I am told the manual transmissions in those cars are quite good. Keep up the practice and you will be rowing gears like a champ in no time and having a fun in the process.
It's Summer, and that means it's time for one of my favorite pastimes, the Hoon and Hike.
Untitled by Rev. Christberg, on Flickr
Untitled by Rev. Christberg, on Flickr
by Rev. Christberg, on Flickr
Untitled by Rev. Christberg, on Flickr
Untitled by Rev. Christberg, on Flickr
by Rev. Christberg, on Flickr
The Ford GT is officially an exotic now lol.
https://jalopnik.com/engineers-are-investigating-why-this-ford-gt-burned-to-1826921253
https://jalopnik.com/engineers-are-investigating-why-this-ford-gt-burned-to-1826921253
By Adam Go To PostIs catching on fire an exotic car meme?
lol
Pretty much. Started years ago by none other than Ferrari when their cars randomly caught on fire lol.
Bittersweet day.
Sold the GT4. Enjoyed the hell out of it the last two years and got good money for it, but still sucks parting with a car you love. Seems like only yesterday when I excitedly posted on GAF that I got an allocation and then spent months deliberating the build. Now here we are.
Oh well. Here's to moving on.
Funny story. I actually met the guy that ended up buying it only 3 days ago. I was getting the Acid Green GT3 cleaned up at a local detail shop and a guy with a black 2017 M2 rolled up. He was admiring it and snapped a few pics. We started a conversation and long story short he got screwed out of an M2 CS allocation at his BMW dealer and wanted to get into the Porsche world. Said he had an appointment to look at a black GT4, but turns out his ideal spec was actually white with carbon buckets and red stitching. He came over to my house, drove it, and fell in love. We hashed out numbers Saturday and he came by my dealership Monday morning to trade in his M2 and do the deal. He's sent about 3 messages thanking me since. I'm glad it went to a fellow enthusiast who appreciates how well I maintained it.
Sold the GT4. Enjoyed the hell out of it the last two years and got good money for it, but still sucks parting with a car you love. Seems like only yesterday when I excitedly posted on GAF that I got an allocation and then spent months deliberating the build. Now here we are.
Oh well. Here's to moving on.
Funny story. I actually met the guy that ended up buying it only 3 days ago. I was getting the Acid Green GT3 cleaned up at a local detail shop and a guy with a black 2017 M2 rolled up. He was admiring it and snapped a few pics. We started a conversation and long story short he got screwed out of an M2 CS allocation at his BMW dealer and wanted to get into the Porsche world. Said he had an appointment to look at a black GT4, but turns out his ideal spec was actually white with carbon buckets and red stitching. He came over to my house, drove it, and fell in love. We hashed out numbers Saturday and he came by my dealership Monday morning to trade in his M2 and do the deal. He's sent about 3 messages thanking me since. I'm glad it went to a fellow enthusiast who appreciates how well I maintained it.
By AlphaSnacks Go To PostSo what's next? GTS? GT3 6MT?
Its between 458 or GT3. I know I want an epic NA motor. The F Car would be a bit of a departure coming from a string of Porsche. Might be heresy though considering who I work for. Lol
By Evo X Go To PostIts between 458 or GT3. I know I want an epic NA motor. The F Car would be a bit of a departure coming from a string of Porsche. Might be heresy though considering who I work for. Lol
458!! ...do it!!
Thought on the new 2019 Audi A1 Sportback. Essentially the VW Polo Mk6 in Audi clothing. Looks like a winner to me.
By reilo Go To PostWelp. Just handed the M3 over.a moment of silence, everyone
Gonna need a minute.
By reilo Go To PostWelp. Just handed the M3 over.
Gonna need a minute.
What's replacing it?
Nothing for now.
I am going to move into a place with an attached garage so maybe I will finally get that E30 project. I want one in stock/good condition though that's drivable.
I am going to move into a place with an attached garage so maybe I will finally get that E30 project. I want one in stock/good condition though that's drivable.