Classic Car General, restoration edition.
This iron block pig is getting close to being. 78 Bronco is best Bronco.
If my battery is reading 12.3 volts when off, but 16-18 when running what do I need to fix.
>>17288806
Ummm...voltage regulator?
That's a weird one. Never seen that before.
>>17289081
So just new alternator? I thought they were internally regulated
JUNE HOON JUNE HOON JUNE HOON
It's that time, faggots. I also cordially invite /org/ to come to this meet, as most other s/o/cal events aren't geared towards the SUV/truck crowd.
>When
Friday, June 2nd, 8:30PM to Saturday June 3rd. As with any meet, feel free to take off once you've had your fill of autism.
>Where
The Chevron at 1210 Main St, Ramona, CA 92065. We'll head out to Anza Borrego once the convoys from LA/IE/OC/SD meet up.
>Bring
Camping gear, food/associated utensils, plenty of water, 2 way radios, trash bags, tow straps and guns if you have any. There's a BLM shooting area relatively nearby where we can legally go full on /k/. If your vehicle has a small fuel tank and/or thirsty engine, it would be a good idea to bring some extra fuel as the closest gas stations are around 40 miles away.
Although this meet highly favors trucks and Subarus, the riverbed trail is accessible to cars that aren't lowered to shit. I've seen shitbox Corollas go up and down the creek bed without a problem.
First for calling CHP on these drug runners.
If youre interested in the Socal /o/ kik chat reply chanting Golden Z three times and with your username.
Dont be a total fucking autist
We also do mini meets that we organize in the chat and casual meet ups.
Down for Friday, might have to leave early Saturday though
Why do people hate this car so much?
Its really not that ugly, I could make a list of 10 cars uglier than the aztek
>>17318759
context is important.
When it first came out, theres no doubt it was one of the ugliest cars of it's day.
These days, the hate for it is mostly leftover ire towards it originally.
Also the fact that it's concept look was actually pretty cool, so people get angry at the incredibly lost potential.
but theres no doubt that time has vindicated the Aztek. there are WAY uglier cars out there now
People hated it because GM did it.
It was ugly in 98 when it was released. GM was too avantgardist and set trends 10 years in advance.
exotics thread? most threads are about shitboxes, so let's do something different...post your dream exotics
bmw m1 if that counts
>>17318621
>you will never drive a stratos on a rally stage
Why even live
>post pictures of cars
no thanks
What is the point of tachometers?
Any minimally skilled driver with an IQ above 50 can shift by engine sound and feel alone.
Most manual cars in the 1980s and earlier didn't have one either.
This is the age of babbies.
What is the point of mirrors? You can hear cars coming from behind
>>17318339
Hard to hear electric cars or bicycles in city traffic.
>>17318329
How does the tesla engines computing power stand up to an average home computer?
>>17318031
Considering it's 0mhz and has no transistors or ALU or buses, I would say not very well
>>17318031
that motor has no computing power
you must be thinking of something else
like battery management and traction control
so not much computing at all
>>17318031
>how does a coil of copper wires and some iron stack up against a computer
ITT: what is a computer even?
What happened /o/? In the 2000, guys were all about street meets showing off their own machines and shitboxes.
The average enthusiast cared how much HIS OWN civic could go fast, worked on it and had fun.
Nowadays, the same guy will be looking at Corvette, GTR, 911 ,Ford Gt, Aventador, Huracan and other cars he will literally never own. Benchracing and obsessing over them.
What the fuck happened?
Where is that 21y/o kid that only cared about having fun in his moms AE92 equipped with 4AGE. Enthusiast were actually fine with being what they are and didn't even look at whos at the top.
Now its all about who and whats at the top.
Only the most expensive, edgiest and exotic cars are fapped upon?
Everybody is staring at it so hard but no one can have it. Instead they just wank themselves over in a corner and repeat shitposting on social media rinse and repeat ad infinitum.
Where did the guy who respected and enjoyed his E30 shitbox disappear to?
>>17317984
normies like shiny things owned by trust fund kiddies, get over it
tl;dr: something something shitboxes, op is a faggot
>>17317984
Social media takeover on car culture. Normies like super/hyper cars, so filmers/photographers take pictures of super/hyper cars to appeal to the general audience.
Car culture is now seen as something only the rich can enjoy, and now the "average enthusiast" now benchraces those cars.
The guy who respected and enjoyed his E30 shitbox still does, but thanks to social media you don't see him around much anymore.
Give me ONE good reason why i SHOULDNT buy a used fifth generation Maserati Quattroporte for 30k
>>17317942
It's out of warranty.
>>17317945
Why would i care about the warranty?
You think i want people asking me about my bumper to bumper warranty?
>>17317952
You are a huge faggot, go buy the car
Hi /o/! I'm a Muslim American and I finally succeeded in achieving the American Dream. I recently bought a farm from a retired couple cause MURICA and to grow corn. I want to buy a used truck that is environmentally efficient and doesn't waste gas. I know the rural parts tend to drive F-150s and Rams these days.
>>17317900
Ranger
>>17317900
you have to go back you disgusting shitskin
>>17317900
You and your kind will pay dearly very soon for all you have done. Fuck off.
Alright boys I need your input.
I have finally graduated and saved up a little bit of money and think it is time to finally buy my own car. I have been using my dad's 2005 Civic for six years now and want something newer and more fun to drive on my commute and in my spare time.
I visited a few dealerships, browsed the local listings and narrowed down the sort of car I want to to two prospects: Ford Fusion and Mazda 3.
I was able to get quoted $16k for a 2014 Ford Fusion with 25k miles and $10k for a 2013 Mazda 3 with 35k miles. Both appear to drive normally and were a lot of fun. At this point I am not too sure how to determine which is best. Some articles on the internet swear by the Mazda while I have heard the Fusion is way better.
Which should I go with /o/?
>>17317668
Two different leagues. Mazda 3 is comparable to the focus, fusion the 6. Basically not only are you comparing make but also the category of model.
>>17317668
3k civic fuck off
>>17317668
Consider the comfyness and appeal of interior. You're going to use and see it every day for several years.
Rate my new shitbox /o/
>1987
>81k miles
>4 cylinder iron duke engine
>muffler fell off so loud as shit
Got it for 800 american shekels
Trying to decide whether to put a blower on a 2014 GT Mustang for about $6-8k (parts + install) or to drop 15-20k on a used Shelby GT500 with a trade-in.
The problem is that I don't want a sleeper. I want people to know I have over 600hp. What do?
>>17317005
Get an older Shelby. It's more special.
slower than a v6 camaro
>>17317005
dont buy a 12 gt500 you would be better buying a kennebelle for your 5.0
You drive an automatic?
>>17316825
At the moment, yes.
Owned two manual Civics from 2007 through 2016, bought a Lexus IS350 last year, now bored of it so thinking about picking up a C5 Vette so I can make shifting great again.
>>17316825
Yeah, it's faster then your manual too.
>>17316825
>hurf durf manuals are better than automatics in all conceivable situations
you're a tool
>This kills the Ford fan
>>17316663
aww did someone brick their ECU trying to tune their truck? that's the only time I've ever seen an odometer cleared out.
>>17316663
>cold engine
pretty sure the car is just starting up
>all that screen space and they fill it with a yellow wrench rather than just stating the issue in detail and what to do next
What's the fucking point of all the computers and screens if they don't display anything remotely useful?
>>17316486
sure, we can discuss.
this is an image made by a faggot
who else agrees?
>>17316486
What makes a sports car? How it looks, how it handles? Does sticking a powerful engine in a pig make it a sports car? Is EG Civic hatch with an LS swap a sports car if it makes 348 horsepower to the FRONT WHEELS because thats the only place the power should ever be?
>>17316540
a sports car has to be able to perform well in a motorsport for its class.