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Forum: Other Cars
08-28-2013, 12:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,153
Posted By UE Triplefi

Those wheels actually have a function.... for...

Those wheels actually have a function.... for better brake cooling and aero.
Forum: Other Cars
08-21-2013, 05:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 843
Posted By UE Triplefi

Forget land rovers... Both Acura MDX & RDX...

Forget land rovers...

Both Acura MDX & RDX and premium GM SUV's such as Cadillac Escalade has just as much road presence as Rovers while delivering customers world-class durability and reliability.
Forum: Other Cars
08-21-2013, 05:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,153
Posted By UE Triplefi

more from Temple of VTEC ...

more from Temple of VTEC

https://twitter.com/TempleofVTEC/status/369172750998310912/photo/1

https://twitter.com/TempleofVTEC/status/369172479530397696/photo/1
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Forum: Other Cars
08-21-2013, 05:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,153
Posted By UE Triplefi

MY2015 Acura NSX @ Pebble Beach

This car has presence with a capital P (in real life that is...)

http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n585/sadlerau/NSXv2_zpsafbd37c0.jpg
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Forum: Other Cars
05-13-2013, 01:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,087
Posted By UE Triplefi

I'm not sure if I'm the only one who subscribes...

I'm not sure if I'm the only one who subscribes to this simple rule of thumb...

In the import luxury segment:

- Teutonic origin: LEASE only!
- Japanese origin: BUY! (certified preowned buy...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-20-2013, 11:44 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 10,940
Posted By UE Triplefi

I've yet to see and touch it in person... but...

I've yet to see and touch it in person... but (for me) if the C7 matches that of Honda s2000 in feel and solidness, I might consider it.
...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-26-2012, 01:03 AM
Replies: 199
Views: 12,324
Posted By UE Triplefi

But that system pretty much robs your wife the...

But that system pretty much robs your wife the power when delivered to the pavement. An Accord V6 from 2005 is just as fuel efficient and fast as (if not faster than...) your accord with 30 less hp...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-26-2012, 12:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,222
Posted By UE Triplefi

If I read the reviews on base corvettes...

If I read the reviews on base corvettes correctly, the gear change and (especially) the clutch must be a "chore" compared to the cars I mentioned above.



Let me guess... horrible at road course...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-25-2012, 06:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,222
Posted By UE Triplefi

Any manual trans/clutch out there that can handle LT1 while delivering.....

Is there a manual trans/clutch out there that can handle LT1 while delivering "proper sports car feel"?



Here's my take so far...

To get a low revving pushrod to make good power, it makes so...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-11-2012, 02:28 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,897
Posted By UE Triplefi

Will C7 frame be all-aluminum?

... or it will be like the C6 generation where the lower end variants will be steel while Z06 and ZR1 gets aluminum treatment?
Forum: C7 General Discussion
08-25-2012, 12:40 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,470
Posted By UE Triplefi

Scrap 0-60 times The new benchmark for early...

Scrap 0-60 times

The new benchmark for early 21st century supercars should be 0-100 mph.


997 Turbo: 0-100 in 7.8
GT-R: 0-100 in 7.4
ZR1: 0-100 in 6.9
Forum: C7 General Discussion
08-22-2012, 07:01 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,392
Posted By UE Triplefi

It would be nice if GM can come up with a way to...

It would be nice if GM can come up with a way to seamlessly integrate this Pioneer NAV/HUD system. Take some "cues" ala Cadillac and refine the user experience as expected in an Apple i-Devices.

...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
08-17-2012, 09:15 PM
Replies: 447
Views: 18,192
Posted By UE Triplefi

How about this... GM might as well buy DCT...

How about this...

GM might as well buy DCT transmission from suppliers

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dual-clutch_transmission#Suppliers


... and design an engine around it.

In fact, I...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
08-17-2012, 09:02 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,392
Posted By UE Triplefi

That s2000 dash takes cues from Honda Racing......

That s2000 dash takes cues from Honda Racing... be it in CART/Indy and Formula One.

Everything about s2000 = Honda racing heritage and know-how... from the dash, the engine, chassis/steering...
Forum: Other Cars
06-21-2012, 08:33 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,182
Posted By UE Triplefi

It's only been a few months since the Toyobaru...

It's only been a few months since the Toyobaru twins debuted; now tuning guides are OUT !

It's from a Japanese late-nite TV show "Best Motor"

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Forum: Other Cars
05-08-2012, 03:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,693
Posted By UE Triplefi

Here's my simple rule of thumb when applied to...

Here's my simple rule of thumb when applied to these 'fun' coupes:

1. If you live somewhere in Texas or Southern Nevada, where most of your driving time is spent on roads are straight line and...
Forum: Other Cars
05-06-2012, 04:57 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,294
Posted By UE Triplefi

Besides Hong Kong, here are mainland China...

Besides Hong Kong, here are mainland China wealthiest cities...

http://www.china-briefing.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Table.jpg
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Forum: Other Cars
05-06-2012, 12:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,693
Posted By UE Triplefi

If I were in the market I'd pay top dollar IF...

If I were in the market I'd pay top dollar IF there's a V6 Mustang variant that uses Boss 302's handling & balance-enhancing parts.
Forum: Other Cars
05-06-2012, 12:23 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,294
Posted By UE Triplefi

How about trying to advertise this car in China...

How about trying to advertise this car in China and rich Middle East countries? These people are ready to pay top dollar since Scuderia F430 is a special edition.
Forum: Other Cars
05-05-2012, 01:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,693
Posted By UE Triplefi

BRZ vs Mustang V6

Interesting pair-up that Motortrend did here.

Two differing approaches and philosophies, and the end result is both fun, grin-inducing bang-for-buck coupes:cool:

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Forum: C7 General Discussion
04-27-2012, 09:44 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 16,045
Posted By UE Triplefi

This right here will show the world that HYBRID...

This right here will show the world that HYBRID can also be high performance augmenter like a turbo or supercharger... with less carbon emissions to appease greenies and fuel efficiency as an added...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
04-27-2012, 09:18 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 16,045
Posted By UE Triplefi

The looks is kinda, meh. BUT... Look...

The looks is kinda, meh.

BUT...

Look at the engineering prowess and driving passion that Honda/Acura is about to unleash with this NSX 2.0. Just like the first NSX, this marque is about...
Forum: Other Cars
04-13-2012, 03:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 504
Posted By UE Triplefi

obligatory post ...

obligatory post

http://www.youtube.com/v/zZYryyA28go
Forum: Other Cars
04-13-2012, 02:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 504
Posted By UE Triplefi

Only in The South :rofl:

Only in The South :rofl:
Forum: Other Cars
04-09-2012, 10:38 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 9,859
Posted By UE Triplefi

If that's the case then Nissan-Renault CEO Carlos...

If that's the case then Nissan-Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn (notoriously known as the 'le cost-cutter' (http://www.europeanceo.com/profiles/carlos-ghosn-renault-amp-nissan)) would not have green-lighted...
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