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>Get two new rear tires because my tires got destroyed
>The auto shop wants to charge a $2 per tire disposal fee
>"I'll just take them myself and save the $4"
>"OK SIR"
>Find out the local recycling center charges you $3 per tire to dispose them

What the hell am I going to do /o/?

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>tfw you fell for the change your own oil meme

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After years and years and years of working my ass off, I am finally in a financial spot where I can afford to buy myself something nice. A little treat to reward myself.

I want a weekend car. Something fast. I cant break the bank (so no Bugatti lol), but anything under 300k is easily doable.

Problem is, I've never driven a sports car before. I don't even know how to drive a manual.

I absolutely not want to be one of those douchebags who drives a Ferrari and crashes it around the first corner they hit.

Is it possible to transition straight to a high end sports car if I'm not a complete idiot? If not, where the fuck do I start? I'd contact the dealerships but I don't trust them to give me the proper guidance. My friends tell me it's super easy but not surprisingly non will let me test drive their toys. Not to mention most of them have owned several fast cars before buying their current toys.

What the fuck do I do?

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I got a Mazda Miata 1992. And accidently I left the keys on the trunk. This model doesn’t have a trunk realease in the front side.... Anyone know any trick to release the trunk ? I’m really far from the city right now. (Bonus points if it doesnt screw up my car)

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Britfags get in here

Sign-up spreadsheet with meet info: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bRCUBc-mBWiEhbrRej0-caXlWxypMD1uqtY1OB5BDW8/

Current list of attendees: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TeQxOGHqhH_-dfYqIL96vwpwzTYyhdfsQoiEydI8IDI/

Current task: GO FAST

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general stance thread. the more slammed, the better

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how much of your income do you spend on your car /o/?

i currently save around $1600 every month AFTER tax AND living expenses... thinking about financing a car for around $500 a month because I can't stand my slow shitbox anymore.

am i making a huge mistake /o/?

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>www.formulad.com/live
Anyone care to watch Formula Drift Japan together? Shits going live in 30 minutes.

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Be honest, who here put down $1000 for one?

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Alright guys, I fucked up the last thread by not putting a title on it, my bad

Old thread will start autosaging soon.
Old thread here - >>15003646

Shamefully copied from legendary VINbro's threads
>I am able to run US/Canadian VINs (anything with a fitting VIN; bikes, cars and so on) and US plates. For plates the same rules apply as VINs; 1981 or newer, US registered, and the plate and state are needed. Plates do work most of the time, but VINs are more reliable.
>Please remove hyphens (dashes) from VINs/plates - unless they happen to be part of a vanity plate. This makes copying and pasting easier.
>I can only run vehicles in/originally in the USA/Canada. If they've been exported from the USA/Canada, a report with their time here will be available. Not yet sure about imported cars.
>Vehicles need to be of the 1981 model year or newer. That's when standardized VINs began. Anything older simply cannot be run for a report.
>There are never I(i), O(o), nor Q(q) in VINs. This is to avoid confusion with 1 and 0. So if you are unsure, it is always 1 or 0 (not the case for classic cars, but they cannot be run anyway).
>VINs must be 17 characters exactly. No more, no less.
>If you want the PDF-file you can open the page source (F12) and search "amazonaws", copy the whole link and put it in your browser. This should allow you to download the PDF. If its not working send me an email at [email protected]. Please leave a reply if you do so

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who else here /simplegauges/?

Post gauges and guess the car

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/o/ opinion on the miata? Good handling?

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Hey o. Can you recommend me a fun and reliable sports car that has no electronic/computer assists?
>no ABS
>no TCS
>no STM
>no DBW (drive by wire)
>no AT
>no electronic/computer assists, etc

I want to know what it feels like to drive a real sports car.

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well guys the time has come and I must find myself another vehicle.

I'm at a bit of a crossroads here though and I can not decide what my next car should be. I've driven the same 2006 Civic Si for 10 years (original owner)

Right now I haven't made up my mind on any specifics, except sporty but with a ~10k budget in mind (for private sale or as a down payment)
Any suggestions?

TLDR: I wrecked my civic, suggest what I should fuck up next

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Are radar detectors useful or are they a waste of money?