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>>17211048
You mean spbp?

is it now fair to say the camaro stopped being a muscle car and is a track car?

>>17211035
Walmart.com or Amazon. Best prices on good brands like Michelin or bfgoodrich

because those "strict" rules are exaggerated by neckbeards in /o/

>>17206778
pre 1975 cars in California are smog free, that why so many people put sr20s in old 510s

>>17206810
bingo

i dont get out much, but i thought there was car culture almost everywhere

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>>17205203
>How does the collage work?
See pic related.

>Panic response is to destroy gearbox instead of just hit the brakes

>>17201556
Which is why the title is "dumb things you've done" you twat.

>>17201574
That's no just doing something dumb, it's doing something that is completely retarded, pointless, and is the opposite of rational thought, common practice, and basic instinct.

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You do this once, at most twice, per year
Its a single bolt, and the only trouble comes when its not properly lubed, the head is rusted or tightened too hard

Why depend on a mechanism when you can have a standard plug that is so much less likely to fail?

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>>17198165
>Anyone use these quick drain plugs?
This is the case of a product looking too hard for a problem. It is a solution that basically trades convenience for engine risk. They have a significant chance of failing or even causing a lot of damage in some circumstances.

Negative Reason #1:
First of all, it protrudes quite a distance from the oil pan. If the car runs over an obstacle, this protrusion can "hook" onto something and cause it to rip loose from the oil pan.

Negative reason #2:
Anything protruding from the bottom of the car reduces the effective ground clearance of the car. Looking at the bottom of my car, this spigot would be the one thing protruding out of the otherwise smooth "plane" of metalwork on the bottom.

Negative reason #3:
The spigot reduces the flow rate of oil from the bottom of the pan where sludge can deposit. Thus, more of the sludge is retained between oil changes.

Negative reason #4:
The screw threaded portion of the spigot protrudes into the oil pan. This means that inside the oil pan, the bottom few millimeters of oil cannot be drained due to the height of the spigot intake inside the oil reservoir. This means silt will deposit and be stored in the oil reservoir.

>>17198252
1. Most new cars have bottom engine covers that negate any negative protrusion

2. see 1

3. new cars dont get much sludge, but anyone who does their own oil changes should monitor the oil health, and remove the entire drain plug once a year anyway

4. false. As you can see the threaded portion is the same as any other plug.
and this is coming from a guy who ruined his oil pan with one of these because it was a bit too low, and I sheared it off going over shitty railroad tracks.

Because the mirror covers only a certain range of vision.

>>17197046
Blind spots, grandpa. Check them or turn in your driver's license.

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>>17197046
>get in vehicle, sit in drivers seat
>lean head against drivers side window
>adjust mirror so the edge of the inside blind spot is just past the body of the car
>lean over into passenger side
>repeat mirror adjustment

you now no longer have to check for blind spots

>>17219230
Lotus if we're talking pre718 boxster. Even then, still prolly lotus. The boxster/boxster S are basically just one of the most sporty, practical cars you can get and daily drive. Not so much for a lotus. They're just two completely different animals.

>>17219247
>most sporty, practical cars
that's what I like about them, currently I only own motorcycles and while a lotus would be more pratical than a bike it'd be nice for some comfort with the porsche. Considering the boxster is cheaper I would be able to do some things to it hopefully, or would it still not be on the same level.
All that being said, the lotus attracts me a little more just the cost is the biggest issue I suppose.

>>17219230
While the lotus is undoubtedly sexier looking, I'd strongly suggest you look at one in person.

Believe it or not, it's more convenient to go grocery shopping or driving a passenger around in a bike.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTLDP28XTlg
Just remember these britcucks in the video are manlets, compare the size of the little compact cars next to the lotus. If you're over 5'7" you're gunna have an awkward time.

starting on a dirt bike (in the dirt) is probably the best thing you could possibly do as a brand new rider.
anyone who says otherwise is a retarded know nothing commuter.
like every ama superbike national champion ever started in motocross or flat track.
the bike control you learn on dirt is invaluable and its safe(er)

dont get a pit bike though get a fullsize frame.

i mean you can start on a little road bike if you want but if youre serious about acquiring bike skills and being safe, having a dirt bike for 6 months or a year or whatever will be the best possible path.

>>17219157
That's what I was thinking. That, and riding around in the dirt looks major fun. I was unaware most professional bikers started off in motocross. Appreciate the input

>>17218782
what car?
Usually stock intercoolers are literally ricer shit unless you're pushing 500+

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>>17218811
Ford Falcon xr6 turbo, honestly I have no idea what they were thinking the stock coolers are a joke for a 4L engine that will easily take 20psi.

Pic related.

>>17218782
>What mods does /o/ need/want for their turbo cars?
A tig welder so I can make any size and shape intercooler I want and make custom intake piping, and custom mounting solutions for said intercooler.

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>>17218397
overpriced bogan mobile.

>>17218397
TSU TSU TSU

a Pulova Calais Turbo

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>>17217811
>self driving cars are the fut..

They will be the future, as will mass automation... they just won't be around as quickly as people think, but not far enough in the future to not fuck the next couple generation's job market and unemployment rate.

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>you drive your tesla and suddenly pic related appears on your big flashy modern futuristic ipad center console
wyd

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>implying

>>17217635
Yeah that one is shit compared to the old NSX.

>>17217648
This is the stupidest thing anyone could possibly say.

If you like the idea of the old one, cool, but it's completely and utterly retarded what you're babbling.

Your wiring is all shit buy a new wiring harness and get rid of the trashed crap.

>>17217494
>PART 4
>>17217494
Really negro? You have put more effort into making this car run than Dodge did when they R&D the fucking thing. Just get another neon and use this one for parts ffs.

>>17217511
Take it easy on me anon, I'm learning :(
I will earn the /o/ badge of honor soon you'll see.

>>17217446
Here's one: riding virgin. It's where you ride the bus and shit post on /o/. You can get off really fast if you are a tripfag.

Driving a miata: gay

this is going places...

It's fine. You can do this thousands of times with minimal wear. Also the STi 6-speeds are durable as fuck.

why in gods name did you buy a new car to learn manual on?

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>>17217372

Thanks. It just sounds so fucking bad and I feel like I've stepped on my dogs tail.

If you google it the forums are full of people saying to trade it in because it will be ruined forever by the grind.