The Future Automotive Thread

[S14DB]

Originally Posted by LoneStarSilvia

Dude is annoying as fuck, but probably the most in-depth video out right now.

That is an understatement...

[ronmcdon]

haha that dude is creepy as hell trying to talk with his rictus grin

[Future240]

Now that is fugly. I wonder how long before someone swaps a 2j into it just cuz.

[exitspeed]

Originally Posted by Future240

Now that is fugly. I wonder how long before someone swaps a 2j into it just cuz.

There was a video I saw with a shop that had an engine in a stand ready to go.

[S14DB]

Originally Posted by Future240

Now that is fugly. I wonder how long before someone swaps a 2j into it just cuz.

197hp you are going to need something to move that boat

[drift freaq]

Originally Posted by BOROSUN

dude. I read all of it.

CHP Its a instant ticket fine. Under the officer discretion. read the BAR. Doesn't not hand out CoC. You can't get out of it unless you have a BAR CoC approved aftermarket exhaust system to begin with. You probably have to take your time to fight it on court even if you had a CoC exhaust.

This was implemented to stop takeovers and sideshows? Which is horseshit. How can you approve or act like it's nothing. this law is oppressive to the car/bike enthusiast community.

I have a bike with a exhaust. Which comes handy when splitting Lane's. So yeah it's a bit concerning. Theres very little info on bar on motorcycles.

Who the hell read news in Facebook?

cvc 27150.7 - A court may dismiss any action in which a person is prosecuted for operating a vehicle in violation of Section 27150 or 27151 if a certificate of compliance has been issued by a station pursuant to Section 27150.2 , or if the defendant had reasonable grounds to believe that the exhaust system was in good working order and had reasonable grounds to believe that the vehicle was not operated in violation of Section 27150 or 27151

Which if you read the all the rules like you claimed means if you take your exhaust to a ref get it tested and get a 95b certificate of compliance you are all good.

It also does not mean you get an automatic 1k it means once its written you go to court to pay a fine. If you go to the court with certificate of compliancd in hand you can get the shit dismissed.

Now I am not happy I have to prove if but most current aftermarket exhausts sold here already fall into the 95b compliance range.
If your exhuast does not its ear drum damaging loud.

Again its overbearing but its not as bad or draconian as people are claiming amd freaking out about it like you are.

[feito]

[BOROSUN]

Originally Posted by drift freaq

cvc 27150.7 - A court may dismiss any action in which a person is prosecuted for operating a vehicle in violation of Section 27150 or 27151 if a certificate of compliance has been issued by a station pursuant to Section 27150.2 , or if the defendant had reasonable grounds to believe that the exhaust system was in good working order and had reasonable grounds to believe that the vehicle was not operated in violation of Section 27150 or 27151

Which if you read the all the rules like you claimed means if you take your exhaust to a ref get it tested and get a 95b certificate of compliance you are all good.

It also does not mean you get an automatic 1k it means once its written you go to court to pay a fine. If you go to the court with certificate of compliancd in hand you can get the shit dismissed.

Now I am not happy I have to prove if but most current aftermarket exhausts sold here already fall into the 95b compliance range.
If your exhuast does not its ear drum damaging loud.

Again its overbearing but its not as bad or draconian as people are claiming amd freaking out about it like you are.

takes your time and make you jump all thru those hoops.

Consumers in receipt of a violation still have the option of seeking a certificate of compliance from the California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) demonstrating that their exhaust emits no more than 95-decibels. This SEMA-sponsored program allows courts to dismiss citations for exhaust systems that have been tested and for which a certificate of compliance has been issued. BAR does not currently issue preemptive certificates of compliance.

[ronmcdon]

supra starts $50,900ish.

https://jalopnik.com/the-2020-toyota...oes-1831719119

[Cheesy Doriftos]

[Future240]

It’s like that chick with the fat ass then she turns around and

[Corbic]

Looks like a God damn Z4.....

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[irax]

It is a z4

[BOROSUN]

all that work. turns out to be a z4

[drift freaq]

Originally Posted by irax

It is a z4

Its what I have been saying all along lol.

[Corbic]

Originally Posted by irax

It is a z4

Duh

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[exitspeed]

I did see a good article headline that read "Since When is BMW Engineering Bad?". Valid point indeed, but I'd argue that since the brand no longer cared about being the Ultimate Driving Machine. Especially recently since they made it clear they are moving away from manual transmissions. I still don't care about these super fast shifting autos being quicker cars. I want to be connected to the cars drivetrain. Its so natural to shift a manual transmission. I have tried and tried to use the fantastic feeling paddle shifter in my XC40 but upshifting and downshifting just isn't instinctive for me.

[TheRealSy90]

I saw a post somewhere yesterday that a Toyota exec. stated a manual option is supposed to come out later on after launch, most likely in a revised model (chuki/kouki etc.) a couple years later.

[Corbic]

Originally Posted by TheRealSy90

I saw a post somewhere yesterday that a Toyota exec. stated a manual option is supposed to come out later on after launch, most likely in a revised model (chuki/kouki etc.) a couple years later.

Great way to drive away potential customers who will decide to wait.

You know, hold out to buy that BRZ, turbo is may come out next year....

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[LoneStarSilvia]

Once some sorts out that stupid pointy nose with an aftermarket bumper, it's going to look worlds better.

[Corbic]

Originally Posted by LoneStarSilvia

Once some sorts out that stupid pointy nose with an aftermarket bumper, it's going to look worlds better.

MKIII Supra - 1986
E31 8-series - 1990




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[exitspeed]

https://www.autoblog.com/photos/10-year-challenge/

This is just plain funny. Every car on the list (and on the market for that matter) has had multiple major changes, most of the better...except the 370z. Lol.

[exitspeed]

Originally Posted by LoneStarSilvia

Once some sorts out that stupid pointy nose with an aftermarket bumper, it's going to look worlds better.

I dig this.

[tacotacotaco]

I like the new Supra..... I also liked the z4m coupe.

[collegekid]

Randomly went on another idX YouTube video kick.

My heart genuinely hurts right now. I never truly got over it. All these years later.


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[dorkidori_s13]

Originally Posted by collegekid

Randomly went on another idX YouTube video kick.

My heart genuinely hurts right now. I never truly got over it. All these years later.


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yeah, theres certain topics we no longer discuss because reasons.

[Corbic]

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[Dutchmalmiss]

Originally Posted by Corbic

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That front bumper fix alone looks WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY better.

[cdlong]

Originally Posted by LoneStarSilvia

Once some sorts out that stupid pointy nose with an aftermarket bumper, it's going to look worlds better.

That's pretty good, but if you saw the cars side by side, stock to stock (the BMW is lowered), it would be a different story, the sheer bulk of the BMW makes it look very different.

[cdlong]

Originally Posted by exitspeed

I did see a good article headline that read "Since When is BMW Engineering Bad?". Valid point indeed, but I'd argue that since the brand no longer cared about being the Ultimate Driving Machine. Especially recently since they made it clear they are moving away from manual transmissions. I still don't care about these super fast shifting autos being quicker cars. I want to be connected to the cars drivetrain. Its so natural to shift a manual transmission. I have tried and tried to use the fantastic feeling paddle shifter in my XC40 but upshifting and downshifting just isn't instinctive for me.

BMW engineering isn't bad, their quality control is bad (which is partly the engineering). Their cars are complicated and have poor longevity and service needs. Not really in line with Toyota's brand image. BMWs are fantastic cars for the first 60k miles (notwithstanding your point about the transmissions and straying from the ultimate driving machine, which is quite true).