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Finally, Jaguar is fielding something worth take a second look at...

They need to start putting their own spin on this soon or they're going to be reaping a lot more trouble...

I love my rides, but love tuned performance rides. Nothing wrong with an OEM Tuned ride over a basic ride but in reviewing this I believe you are talking about 3rd party tuners?

 

Count me as one who would buy a tuned ride............... preferably from the OEM performance division.

Alright, it's good to see that they're actually two sides to this story. I meant to pose the question of whether you would want a factory tuned or a third-party tuned ride but I see there are more interesting permutations of this question than I'd imagined. 

 

 

It depends who the tuner builder is and what that tuner company has done and how that tuner has styled the car....however...more often than not...the pre-tuned car is waaaaaay over done. 

 

SLP is one of those tuners (can we call SLP a tuner company?) that had Pontiac still existed...Id prefer to buy a ride stock from Pontiac then ship it to SLP for their modding and tuning.  I dont remember if their Firehawk Firebirds and G8s were sold directly from SLP or you had to ship them your ride...

 

Ahhh, Pontiac. I've never heard of SLP before. Are they still in business?

 

http://www.slponline.com/

 

I'm with the majority, and for the same reasons. I'd prefer a stock car or my flavor, and do things that I like and/or find necessary. Most tuners will do something, whether small or big, that I'm not a fan of and the price paid for the tuner package is usually outrageous - Example: Shelby Super Snake. For the most part I think it's a great car, but the hood looks attrocious to me. And if I'm spending 50k or so on the package I don't want ANY part to not be of my liking. Especially a hood that probably costs a couple grand.

 

Thanks!

It depends who the tuner builder is and what that tuner company has done and how that tuner has styled the car....however...more often than not...the pre-tuned car is waaaaaay over done. 

 

SLP is one of those tuners (can we call SLP a tuner company?) that had Pontiac still existed...Id prefer to buy a ride stock from Pontiac then ship it to SLP for their modding and tuning.  I dont remember if their Firehawk Firebirds and G8s were sold directly from SLP or you had to ship them your ride...

Ahhh, Pontiac. I've never heard of SLP before. Are they still in business?

I'm not interested in pre-tuned vehicles. They're typically way overpriced, and you're getting a brand new car that's been taken apart and put back together already, not to mention the reduced reliability. As I've done with my own car, I want to drive it for a while bone stock and decide what deficiencies the car has and correct them to my liking. That, to me, is the essence of being an enthusiast.

That was my suspicion when I made the poll and it seems to be the case so far that most people responding have felt the same. Still, someone has chosen the pre-tuned option so there must be people out there who just like the looks without the work...

Pre-Tuned or Stock. This week we’re asking the question: Which do you prefer? A pre-tuned ride or a stock vehicle that you can tune and modify yourself? My money is on the latter but I’ve been surprised before. Take the #SoundOff survey now!

Want to see last week's results? See the post here.

It’s #RacingFriday and since we’ve been featuring Ford all week we figured there was no good reason to stop now. You were probably expecting to see a classic Mustang vs Camaro stand-off or drag race or even some Formula D action with a Fiesta but we thought we’d change it up a little with a drag race between a VW Golf and a Ford Focus.

Haha...I guess I've been hanging out with the wrong crowd...maybe I need to loosen up a bit.

Yep, you can do just that. I guess the only downside would be if it were a larger section like the roof.

I love the idea of a wrap but with it very close in cost to a paint job.. I'd still wrap it and save the little difference. I like the idea that it protects the factory paint as well. so to go back to factory is possible whereas with paint..no.

 

How long do the wraps last before there is peeling or fading or anything that's negative?

It depends on the quality and type of film but most films have an upper end life of 5 years. The only other con I can think of is that they are more easily damaged than paint (but only if you don't use PPF on it).

Question #1:

Does wrapping your car protect the paint from deteriorating?

 

Question #2

Does the wrap protect the metal from oxidizing?

 

Question #3

Does moisture end up building up and collecting underneath the wrap between the wrap and the paint to rust the car that much faster?

Yes, a good wrap should protect the car's paint from UV and oxidation. If done correctly, no moisture should remain between the film and the paint. The clear coat on the paint should make rusting a non-issue.

I think, on average, most companies charge $3000 for the job. That price is the cost of material plus labor. My company only sells the vinyl so if you're asking about the cost of that alone I'd say it's closer to $500. 

That title..... this isn't the X-Rated forum!

Man Drew, I didn't even realize!!! 

There comes a time when every paint job has reached the end of its natural life. Assuming you care about these kinds of things, what do you do? Wrap it or paint it? When it comes down to it your costs will be about even so it’s really a question of preference. If you’re looking a truly unique pattern or finish (like the sticker bomb wrap above) then wrapping s the way to go but nothing beats paint for durability. So, lay or spray? Weigh in here and we’ll let you know the results next week.

Yeah, it's pretty cool and I think the guy who did it deserves some love so check out his YouTube channel too. But, you're right: it isn't meant for everybody. I don't think it would look good on mom's Odyssey...

The #Ford #Mustang #DriftersStitch video has been making the rounds and we couldn't help putting our own spin on it...Check out our teaser video at the blog and the full video on #YouTube and give #ChrisFix the props he deserves.

#RacingFriday is here and this week we’ve got a compilation video for you chock full of BMW rally cars. I’ve said it before but it deserves to be repeated: rally really should be more popular here in the States so I’m happy to do my part. The video showcases these Beamers in a variety of terrains so those of you not familiar with the rally scene can get a better idea of what to expect. As always, let us know what you think and enjoy!

Check out our latest pics.

#JackShanahan is a true #prodigy: at the age of 12 he began drifting in his native#Ireland. Shortly thereafter, at only 13 years old, he started competing in #pro #driftevents. He made his #DriftAllstars debut at #RD 1 Plock Poland in 2013, competing against the best in Europe and ending up 7th overall. Not too shabby for a kid who’s not even legal to drive in the US.

I figured I would just start one thread and just post to it on the Fridays I remember. I see I only posted one previous #RacingFriday thread with Ken Gushi & Tyler McQuarrie so if the admins don't mind merging it would be cool. So, anyway, onto today's post.

In the video below you can see a near miss at 140mph. The driver exhibits some real skill but, as far as I can tell, he's an amateur (he may want to reconsider that). The video hosted at the link is a trimmed version of the good parts but I also include the link to the full  You Tube video where the driver gives his POV. 

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There... that fixed it.

Nice...looks factory to me...

The above photo was snagged from Reddit where the owner installed the side stripes to cover some superficial damage which got me thinking: what would you do if you scratched your MX-5 (not necessarily the new 2016 but any gen)? If you’ve got the time it’d be cool to see what you’d do to cover up a slight scratch. Oh, and please answer even if you don’t have a Mazda, aMiata or even if you don’t have a car at all.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LR6M6HM

Welcome Sean! 

Best,

Mike

Nothing like a good old street race, especially when a super car is involved. There are a few videos floating around YouTube and elsewhere showing the (unsurprising) results of a race between a Bugatti Veyron and the Nissan GT-Rbut most of them are lacking in that “wow” factor.

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