The Future Automotive Thread

[dorkidori_s13]

meh, Mazda did it WAY better with the 6 wagon




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[dorkidori_s13]

Originally Posted by exitspeed

IMO, the single flaw of that car. One of my favorite wagons of all time.

just picked up a Protege MP3 intake manifold (VTCS delete) today. trying to find an OE Protege MP3 ECU right now along with a JDM FS-ZE intake cam. gonna splurge for a Corksport exhaust cam next week... oh and a brand new, fully rebuilt head next month too! basically wanna squeeze another 15-20 n/a HP out of the thing while keeping it smog legal

thought about turboing it... but ill only do that if i can get DorkiDori sold soon (i have an interested buyer). if i do a turbo setup, ill just run the OE turbo ECU but im gonna have a bottom end built so the block will actually LAST! also will have the body work done and have the car reshot in the same dark blue. i really dig this little mazda now that its getting fun to drive!

[exitspeed]

Originally Posted by dorkidori_s13

meh, Mazda did it WAY better with the 6 wagon




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Like them about the same (maybe slight edge to the Regal)...difference is, we can buy the Regal is real for us in the US. +AWD.

[exitspeed]

Jalopnik nailed it with the title: 370z Heritage Edition is a Reminder That Nissan Still Doesn't Give a Shit About Affordable Sports Cars.

http://jalopnik.com/the-2018-nissan-...1794028315/amp

Come on Nissan...this is embarrassing.

[FormulaDz92]

That actually looks very good. It definitely has the air of an Audi Allroad (can't remember if A4 or A6).

[exitspeed]

Originally Posted by FormulaDz92

That actually looks very good. It definitely has the air of an Audi Allroad (can't remember if A4 or A6).

A4. And yeah, this is going directly at the A4 Allroad and the Outback. Can't wait to see the comparos.

[exitspeed]

Look how bad this is.

[kashira kureijii]

Originally Posted by exitspeed

Look how bad this is.

How is it still even worth it to make those? They can"t be selling well at all


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[dorkidori_s13]

nissan trying to apply the 180sx formula to the Z... huge difference though, the 180sx sold CONSISTENTLY WELL in its 10-11 year run!

the Z, just no!

[exitspeed]

Originally Posted by kashira kureijii

How is it still even worth it to make those? They can"t be selling well at all


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I'd assume at this point all the tooling has been "paid off" and now it's just cheap. Plus there's been very little additional engineering.

The ineteresting thing though is if you build an 86 with all the TRD parts, it's only about $1000 less than a base 370z 6mt. It's not a bad value compared to the 86, but then it gets killed by the turbo Camaro and Mustang.

[lunchmeat]

Just an appearance package? Sad Nissan, that's just damned sad.

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[exitspeed]

Originally Posted by lunchmeat

Just an appearance package? Sad Nissan, that's just damned sad.

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And not even a good appearance package like aero or two tone paint....just some stickers.

[lunchmeat]

Wonder how many thousands they'll charge for eye rape yellow paint, stickers, and an aftermarket clutch?

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[drift freaq]

Originally Posted by dorkidori_s13

nissan trying to apply the 180sx formula to the Z... huge difference though, the 180sx sold CONSISTENTLY WELL in its 10-11 year run!

the Z, just no!

Actually they are trying to appeal to the original 240z heiritage which in 72 actually had a run with similar stripes and color scheme. Also they did it with the 280z.
In essence both were S30 chassis cars and their run was legendary.

It only was shorter than the 180sx by a year and the only reason it did not go on is because Nissan upgraded the model to the 280zx aka S130 chassis.
Though the S30 did sell in absolute record numbers and would not be surpassed till the 180sx.

Definitely not trying to apply the 180sx Formula just doing something Nissan has done for years with their sports cars.

The difference being like we have all pointed out the lethargically pathetic North American sales numbers. I really wonder what the Japanese numbers are like?

What is sad is Nissan's all but complete abandonment of the racing heritage under Ghosn that leaves us with the mess today. Only Infinititi ( in F1) and the GTR have much of any World racing recognition these days beyond the Le Mans Delta wing cars.

Nissan always was known for doing the affordable Econo box thing outside of the sports stuff. The only difference was in the past the sports stuff actually meant something to them as a company.
After 2008 it's like they just threw in the towel.

Now they seem to be flailing at half hearted attempts out shear fear economic insecurity and reigning bean counters.

[d9m13n]

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...g-for-32995?ee

jesus christ theyre getting some serious power out of these ecoboosts. Seem like they really are an excellent new turbo four platform

[dorkidori_s13]

yeup... and all ANYONE on zilvia does is complain about how heavy and ugly they are when the entire time ive been saying "they handle bomb ass and the ecoboost motor is a mean little fucker!"

[exitspeed]

Hahahaha, 550hp for $32k. That is just nuts. Guarantee the weight doesn't feel like an issue in that car.

I've read multiple articles recently (op eds) with people saying it's time for GM to revive Pontiac. Obviously these are just opinions from enthusiasts and not from GM, but they make some valid points. The performance engines and platforms GM has right now make for a very good case. A new Solstice (GM has thankfully moved well beyond its recession era interiors), G8 and a Firebird???! Not going to happen, but it seems like the time is right.

[lunchmeat]

http://www.thedrive.com/new-york-aut...455-super-duty

Get your screaming chicken on.

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[exitspeed]

Originally Posted by lunchmeat

http://www.thedrive.com/new-york-aut...455-super-duty

Get your screaming chicken on.

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Yeah. The demand seems to be there.

[FormulaDz92]

Originally Posted by d9m13n

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...g-for-32995?ee

jesus christ theyre getting some serious power out of these ecoboosts. Seem like they really are an excellent new turbo four platform

Awesome article only thing I noticed about it that is where they say;

"LFP recommends opting for the $1,995 EcoBoost Performance package, which is only offered on the $32,890 EcoBoost Premium model. This package adds other go-fast goodies such as a limited-slip rear axle, larger 19-inch wheels, larger brakes, revised suspension tuning, and additional cooling."

All current generation mustangs (2015+) come standard with a limited-slip diff, not just the (overpriced) Premium equipped with the performance pack. EB Premium w/ Perf. Pack does change the rear gearing however.

[exitspeed]

http://www.autoblog.com/amp/2017/04/...vival-opinion/

Ok, 3rd article in about a week about this. I'm wondering in GM hasn't actually put some folks up to this to gauge feedback.

[dorkidori_s13]

reminds me eerily of the IDX in sedan form...

http://jalopnik.com/mercedes-declare...ium=socialflow

[zenkicpe]

Originally Posted by lunchmeat

http://www.thedrive.com/new-york-aut...455-super-duty

Get your screaming chicken on.

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Youd have to be on some Tyrone Biggums crack to buy that package, enough ecoboost owners are popping HG's and cracking blocks at stock power levels.

[exitspeed]

Originally Posted by dorkidori_s13

reminds me eerily of the IDX in sedan form...

http://jalopnik.com/mercedes-declare...ium=socialflow

I was just going to post that.


This is their new design language. Its cleaned up. Less fucking creases for the sake of having creases.

Plus, all kinds of inline 6's.

I want that thing...in white...as a wagon...with an inline 6....and a stick. That's not too much to ask is it?

[exitspeed]

Nissan continuing its domination of disappointing enthusiasts.

http://www.autoblog.com/2017/04/18/2...=hp-tile-large

[d9m13n]

Originally Posted by zenkicpe

Youd have to be on some Tyrone Biggums crack to buy that package, enough ecoboost owners are popping HG's and cracking blocks at stock power levels.

Source? I thought it was a pretty solid powerplant but admittedly I have done almost no research, just hearsay

[Dutchmalmiss]

Originally Posted by exitspeed

Nissan continuing its domination of disappointing enthusiasts.

http://www.autoblog.com/2017/04/18/2...=hp-tile-large

No one would buy that. My '01 G20 is more exciting than that shit.

[VROOOM]

Originally Posted by Dutchmalmiss

No one would buy that. My '01 G20 is more exciting than that shit.

a Focus ST is cheaper then that Sentra. you would be stupid to buy the Sentra over the ST.

[drift freaq]

Originally Posted by exitspeed

I was just going to post that.


This is their new design language. Its cleaned up. Less fucking creases for the sake of having creases.

Plus, all kinds of inline 6's.

I want that thing...in white...as a wagon...with an inline 6....and a stick. That's not too much to ask is it?

Hmm this reminds of 1 and 2 series in looks.

Originally Posted by VROOOM

a Focus ST is cheaper then that Sentra. you would be stupid to buy the Sentra over the ST.

I would take a Fiesta ST over this or the Focus ST. Heh what I am talking about I am picking up a Fiesta ST!

[zenkicpe]

Originally Posted by d9m13n

Source? I thought it was a pretty solid powerplant but admittedly I have done almost no research, just hearsay

Source: GOOGLE


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