Vehicles of Guru3D thread #2

[ElementalDragon]

WildStyle: He's talking about my car. Which i wouldn't exactly say is "blinged up". Yes.... it's a Brabus. But the only thing that changed visually was the wheels, front/rear/side valance, and the exhaust. Exhaust note isn't much different from stock... just has a dual-tip center exit. It's not like it actually has something as ridiculous sounding as THIS on it. The dragon is actually dragon pin striping, which was painted by hand by a guy who does it for a living (which was obvious by how freakin good a job he could do with nothing but a picture to go by, and how straight his lines were without even using tape or a stencil). It's not like i took something akin to a tribal design you see people plastering to the side of the stupidest cars that takes up the entire side and looks gay as hell.

As for pics.....



I mean seriously.... i'd MUCH rather have something tiny and unique like this, than have a decal slapped on the side that's applied as if doing a window tint job. pic is mildly blurry, though....

[Tom F]

To be fair though, that is definitely what I'd call bling

That R33 looks like it's been well looked after. The only thing I'm not a huge fan of are the wheels, but it looks great!

Doesn't matter how big a spoiler is, as long as it was a factory option on the car you've got (and you're running a similar tune), I'd say it's fair game.

I've got one of these and am wondering about fitting it to my car - it's got a ducktail spoiler at the moment. Can't decide if it's -too- big...even though it was a factory option for an S'd 900?

[aircool]

Originally Posted by Tom F

I've got one of these and am wondering about fitting it to my car - it's got a ducktail spoiler at the moment. Can't decide if it's -too- big...even though it was a factory option for an S'd 900?

Do it, can't as bad as the cop unfriendly one on the 156 Veloce (not that its that bad ).

Originally Posted by WildStyle

Piccies please!

What you driving now then?

[The Michael]

Dude, leave that ducktail as is is.
Everything else will ruin that car.

[WildStyle]

Originally Posted by ElementalDragon

WildStyle: He's talking about my car.

I know, I've never seen pics before though. Thought it was gonna be like something out of Need for Speed with the massive decals down the side. But no it's quite subtle.

[WildStyle]

Originally Posted by aircool

Do it, can't as bad as the cop unfriendly one on the 156 Veloce (not that its that bad ).



What you driving now then?

That big f*** off wing on the Alfa 156 was optional on any 156 and was designed for group N competition, tested in a wind tunnel and did actually help downforce and stability. I have the article somewhere. And I had one on mine, looked wicked but rear visibility was poor!

I still have my RX8 230 and also have a Coupe 20v Turbo Plus. One for the corners and one for the straights then.

[ElementalDragon]

Originally Posted by Tom F

To be fair though, that is definitely what I'd call bling

No.... this is bling

http://lease.ca/pimped-out-smart-cars-011867.php

And from what i've seen.... my factory options on the Brabus model are tame compared to what people have done, or what is possible with the little ForTwo. vertical door conversions (which i think are just freakin stupid no matter WHAT the car, aside from actual Lambo's), body lift kits to allow for larger wheels/tires, body kits, some of which look ridiculous.... and more.

[aircool]

Originally Posted by WildStyle

That big f*** off wing on the Alfa 156 was optional on any 156 and was designed for group N competition, tested in a wind tunnel and did actually help downforce and stability. I have the article somewhere. And I had one on mine, looked wicked but rear visibility was poor!

I still have my RX8 230 and also have a Coupe 20v Turbo Plus. One for the corners and one for the straights then.

Good stuff 5 pots sound epic.

Have to admit the wing is right though, must must must get.

[krisby]

Originally Posted by aircool

Good stuff 5 pots sound epic.

Have to admit the wing is right though, must must must get.

They certainly do, I have a 2002 Seat Toledo V5, mpg not good as always chasing those rpms to hear it wail.

The engine on mine isn't so much a V though, its more a staggered straight, the same as the VR6 in Golfs, but minus one cylinder. Pulls 170bhp and 170lb/ft, not huge, but punchy, and after having a Toledo 1.9Tdi and Vectra Sri DTi, is more fun to drive, does the dash in 8.6, has full leather alcantara and built in Satnav, electric seats, not bad for a 10 year old Seat.

[Mannerheim]

My boat in the action =)

http://youtu.be/NtxEpZzEysk

[FaM]

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[-Ruin-]

Originally Posted by FaM

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The "face" of the car is just perfect lol

[FaM]

lol...honestly its kind of an inside joke with a codriver for the actual sports\muscle cars I beat to feel absolute shame for losing to a 100hp clown car on an autocross course. I think it does the job.

[The Michael]

Originally Posted by FaM

lol...honestly its kind of an inside joke with a codriver for the actual sports\muscle cars I beat to feel absolute shame for losing to a 100hp clown car on an autocross course. I think it does the job.

100 bhp?
Either you have some mad driving skills, or the competing Muscles are all out of muscle.

But yeah, i get the whole idea, haha.

[FaM]

Here's the list of cars that were defeated by the 100hp 2 on memorial day on straight raw times at the silverdome in detroit ;-)....now if I add the index'd times the list grows exponentially but im just comparing straight times on this list...Im not a good driver...I just dont suck as bad as the people on this list ;P

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...U5lMy1YbEZTeXc

I have videos of those runs if you want to see it.

[Ryu5uzaku]

there are like cars that should never lose to you O_O so yea some of the ppl suck hard :o

[FaM]

Couple of new boss 302's, rx8's, a shelby cobra (the 60's kind), couple of new mustang GT's in particular ;-)

I find it hard to fathom buying a purpose built boss 302 and not having a clue what it can do....it makes me sad.

[IcE]

Originally Posted by FaM

Couple of new boss 302's, rx8's, a shelby cobra (the 60's kind), couple of new mustang GT's in particular ;-)

I find it hard to fathom buying a purpose built boss 302 and not having a clue what it can do....it makes me sad.

What caught my eye was how bad the driver of the 3000GT did. I mean, what?

[Ryu5uzaku]

the 3000gt got my eye too and ofc i think miata should be faster too, same goes for subarus and s2000

[FaM]

here's a not at all impressive video from my phone ;-) I trip the wipers by accident...it makes me go faster

http://youtu.be/b_8XVCBrLr8

[ElementalDragon]

That's something the Smart could probably handle quite well.... though i've never really tried it. Not the greatest on acceleration, but it could probably whip through those slaloms and corners a fair bit better.

[IcE]

Originally Posted by ElementalDragon

That's something the Smart could probably handle quite well.... though i've never really tried it. Not the greatest on acceleration, but it could probably whip through those slaloms and corners a fair bit better.

I doubt it, it's got no power. Isn't it also an automatic?

[ElementalDragon]

automated manual. Only thing it doesn't have is a clutch, but i can still keep it in any gear i want.

[FaM]

Unfortunately elemental...im guessing it wouldnt be allowed because of the wheelbase\height issue where it probably has a high center of gravity...but I havent 100% verified it yet...basically anything that could roll they dont allow. I found this in the crash test reviews:
"While that doesn't affect the score, a "door opening during a side impact crash increases the likelihood of occupant ejection," the agency noted.

For rollover resistance, the ForTwo earned three stars. According to NHTSA's tests, it has 21% chance of rolling over in a crash.

No other passenger car - a group that excludes trucks, vans and SUVs - has a rollover rating below four stars, according to NHTSA. The cut-off for a four-star rollover resistance rating is a 20% chance of rollover"

Plus the only autox vids on youtube I could pull up are from 4 years ago and there are only 2 and they are very low speed parking lot ones. One of my friends just traded her mazda2 for your same car and she likes it and loves the way it handles...but for insurance\safety reasons it may not be allowed to autox (youd have to ask one of your local big wigs in the local racing associations to ask).

[The Michael]

Originally Posted by FaM

I find it hard to fathom buying a purpose built boss 302 and not having a clue what it can do....it makes me sad.

I think it's actually pretty awesome.
Smoking cars way above your class is a priceless and unforgettable feeling!