Automobilia etc....

[MAD]

I didn’t know this about Tesla.

 

[YankeeVol]

^^Very pretty

Oh and drove 16 hours round trip to get it.

Got the other Elantra too (like a week before the truck). The first one is still in the shop with an estimate to be finished at the end of April.

 

[McDad]

My new-to-me car. Have wanted one for years. Fell in love with the styling from day one. Tried many times to purchase but always outbid at the auction...until now.

2017 BMW X6

 

[YankeeVol]

 

[9296potsguy]

That makes me want to cry.

 

[Firebirdparts]

It is sad, but there's nothing we can do about it. At least he didn't kill anybody. My buddy Brian Morelock warned me, these things are going up up up in value and I didn't believe him. Nothing ever does. Until this. I should have bought one when they were $110k.

 

[YankeeVol]

I have a problem

 

[YankeeVol]

It is sad, but there's nothing we can do about it. At least he didn't kill anybody. My buddy Brian Morelock warned me, these things are going up up up in value and I didn't believe him. Nothing ever does. Until this. I should have bought one when they were $110k.

The Ford GT is my dream car.

 

[volinbham]

I have a problem

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A Nerd sighting in the "like".

Hey Nerd, hope you are doing well.

 

[Vjcvette]

1969 Holden Hurricane Concept car

 

[VOLinAL]

Picked her up this past week. Dealer had it all pretty and waiting for me. I’ll get better pics soon.

 

[Nerd-Vol]

Finally got around to detailing the daily. Mothers speed clay and a good DA polisher help out a lot but it was still a 6-8 hour job.

Wash
Clay
Dry
Paint correction
Pre wax polish
Ceramic sealant
Wax topping 24 hours later.

 

[MAD]

My daughter snapped this photo and said this is the car she wants to get.
I can’t tell what make it is.

 

[YankeeVol]

My daughter snapped this photo and said this is the car she wants to get.
I can’t tell what make it is.

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Renault I believe

 

[walkenvol]

Renault I believe

Tell your daughter to run away fast from that!

 

[McDad]

My daughter snapped this photo and said this is the car she wants to get.
I can’t tell what make it is.

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Tell your daughter to save her attraction to "ugly things that don't last" for pets.

 

[MAD]

What about this one?

 

[YankeeVol]

 

[W.TN.Orange Blood]

What about this one?
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What about it, noob? I wouldn't want to get hit head-on by an 18-wheeler driving it.

 

[Nerd-Vol]

Some photos from last year popped back up in my phone so I figured I would share.


The shocks on the old Honda were nearing the end of their service life. After a couple of months of deciding, I talked myself into upgrading to some quality coil-overs.

Really enjoyable job, made a lot easier by the rust free condition of the car. Set to the softest setting it rides better than my wife’s Acura and on the firmest setting it’s rigid enough for track use. It also set the car about 3/4” lower which is about perfect. Never thought I would go back to a lowered car as a fully formed adult, but this is pretty easy to live with. Money well spent.

 

[Nerd-Vol]

Deposit placed. I pick it up on Sunday if I’m happy with how it drives.

 

[SycloneJoe]

I bought the wife a new daily driver. 6 speed manual transmission, turbo. We've been getting 30/35 mpg and, unlike most cars that get that kind of mileage, it's actually fun to drive.

Let's just hope it reliable. We've been getting 250,000+ out of our Chevy/GMC daily drivers. The last European vehicle we owned was constantly in need of repair.

On a side note...I didn't think about it at the time but, for our 1st wedding anniversary, I bought her a aspen blue GMC Typhoon (1 of 28). This is our 21st year of marriage and I bought her this.

 

[Nerd-Vol]

Deposit placed. I pick it up on Sunday if I’m happy with how it drives.

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I love this thing. I get why people like German cars. It feels substantial and very well built. Tons of cool features and my goodness it has good power and torque. The civic was quick, but it had a narrow sweet spot and the 192lbs of torque felt light compared to the 273 the VW develops.

The GTI reminds me of my old Mazdaspeed 3. It also makes there S2000 more fun. The Honda feels more nimble and you just further realize how different these two cars drive.

 

[YankeeVol]

I love this thing. I get why people like German cars. It feels substantial and very well built. Tons of cool features and my goodness it has good power and torque. The civic was quick, but it had a narrow sweet spot and the 192lbs of torque felt light compared to the 273 the VW develops.

The GTI reminds me of my old Mazdaspeed 3. It also makes there S2000 more fun. The Honda feels more nimble and you just further realize how different these two cars drive.

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Of course 192 feels light compared to 273 lol.

Still not a huge fan of anything German. They are a b**** extended warranty cost wise.

 

[YankeeVol]

But the important thing is you like it and enjoy it. Just trade it in right before the warranty is up