The Automotive (& other mechanized vehicles) thread

[Chankgeez]

[Iommic Pope]

Yeah, they're pretty boss when they're done right.

[Chankgeez]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOoZJu6OS9o[/youtube]

[xrleroyx]

Hey guys, big milestone for me tonight. I've leased a VW GTI for the past 3 years and absolutely loved it. 200HP, 6 speed manual, the works. However, I did go significantly over my milage so I planned to buy it.

I didn't.

I was looking around on Craigslist for cars around here with a stick and found a 2011 BMW 328i in great shape with a 6 speed. Just went in to the dealership, traded in the GTI, put a very small amount of $$ down and left with what I can only describe as the funnest car I've driven.

RWD, 250 HP, 6 speed manual, fully loaded, coupe etc...

This isn't it (it's night time here and I haven't taken pics yet) but here's what it looks like:



I haven't told anyone that I bought it yet but I had to tell my ilfbreaux.

[Chankgeez]

That's awesome! Funnest cars are the bestest cars.

[Achtane]

My intake manifold finally decided to shit itself. I knew it was coming but hoped it'd be like...after tax returns. Or when i could pay my credit card off. Or when i hadn't just lost a week of work. Bleh.

And i couldn't afford the aluminum one, which should be the standard, so i had to go with a plastic one which will inevitably fail again.

[Iommic Pope]

That blows dude.
After apending a boatload on my Jimny its developed a grinding sound between 2.5-3k revs while accelerating.
Apparently the culprit is most likley the vacuum hubs, which makes sense as i had an issue with them not actualising after i got my rear axle work done. Which means my mechanic should have to cover it at no cost.
If its not though i really hope im not up for big money.

[tremolo3]

I have a shitty but goodie Hyundai Sonata 09.

I wish I could get an early 90s Corvette or one of those rally Subarus, import fees would be more than the car itself and that makes me sad af.

[Chankgeez]

Your avatar looks familiar.

I'd love a rally Subaru… or any rally car really.

[bloatedsack]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOoZJu6OS9o[/youtube]

Now it just needs to expand and swallow the rest of Philthy.

[tremolo3]

lol, when did my nickname changed? dem ghost mods

I have this weird love with rally cars, I hate the noisy they are because they remind me of motorcycles and I hate those with passion, but they look so fucking sexy... and the drifting <3

[Achtane]

On my off days, I'm responsible for shitbox fleet repair.


'95 Corolla 1.8 bought from a friend for $400. 176k miles, runs well but needs a new clutch soon. I'm 6'7" and it's actually kinda cozy, but I'll lose some height in the event of a crash.
'98 Grand Marquis in its natural habitat. Just hit 100k. Note the 2x2.
Not pictured: My girlfriend's '97 Lumina. It needs a new power steering pump. Working on this car is damaging to the soul.
Between the two of us, we have half a car at any given time.

[Derelict78]

So, ATM I have a 09 TDI Jetta sportwagen. This is the 5th VW I have owned and the first Auto Transmission. The DSG tranny is cool and all but I miss 3 pedals. Anywho, VW is buying my TDI here pretty soon so I am looking for a new car. I am torn between a 2017 GTI and a Sportwagen. I love being able to haul lots of shit and in time with some tuning I can make the wagen into a sleeper. but the temptation to just go with a GTI and have some power immediately with less need for upgrades to things like suspension and wheels is pretty great. What do you guys think?

[Chankgeez]

I'm always for the greater haulage option.

[Derelict78]

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