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    Usually with that money you're buying standard performance in a performance car. Those cylinder-less cars you're speaking off offer a whole lot more for their asking price. It would be like buying a P75 Model S for P90 money. Funny you mention Ford GT's V6 while not mentioning the extensive use of carbon fiber and active aerodynamics. I thought that was interesting Mercedes was going to do that with that engine. Not sure what I think about it quite yet but interesting nonetheless.
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    I don't know about hourly changes but I know there are definitely places that charge more for "peak hours" and less for slower times such as over night.
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    1999 z/28 test results 1999 Camaro v6 test results I realize they are 1999 and not 1998, FYI. But that's the same generation for the Camaro so I assumed it was okay. Found it interesting that the z/28 held a higher maximum lateral g's but the v6 did the emergency lane change a good amount quicker(nearly 5mph). They also took the same distance to brake 70-0mph. Interesting, indeeeeeeed.
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    This is all that needed to be said.. you're defensive of them because you've owned them.. I'm not intentionally coming off aggressive.. That's the stupid internet's fault or not capturing my light-ness of discussion. My bad there, brother. The reason I brought up 1/4 mile times/0-60 times was because you said "fun". You said they were more "fun" and that's why I looked into more than just maximum handling capabilities. Thank you for informing me on those v6 and z/28 similarities. Way closer than I would have thought but I'm still coming up with 245's and 235's for the z/28, both on 16 inch wheels. That seems like not enough tire for the LS1..just sayin'. The point of weight distribution is handling capabilities. A Camaro with a v6 or v8 over the front axel is going to have a lot more weight over the front end than a BRZ with a boxer 4 tucked lower and further back. The BRZ and '98 Camaro will be night and day in corner carving.
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    Wireless charging for cars would be phenomenal. It would completely eliminate the whole "fill up" process.
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    @Drew Dowdell OMG thank you so much! I've looked for it on and off a few times knowing there had to be a delete or edit just because all of the different options for them. I just couldn't find it. Thank again!
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    If it isn't news why are you continuing to talk about it? There are plenty of other threads with new news for you to discuss new-only things, if that is what your desire is. Because one is jacked up way more than the other. All we were saying is that vehicle prices in general and their capabilities have skyrocketed in the past 10 years. Prices have risen well beyond the rate of inflation and power levels are that of competition trucks/cars.
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    I think what you meant to say was "Good range". Claimed sub 8.0 second sprint to 60mph and a top speed of 99mph are never related to "good power and performance".
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    I built an Ecoboost Mustang Convertible and added everything I could(without adding the trunk mats, grocery net, and stuff like that) and it got up to just under 44k. That did include an auto trans and Performance Package along with whatever options package group was offered as well. The point was that cars are insanely priced and these massive trucks that are more capable than the driver's themselves can safely handle(or legally in the case of towing 30,000lbs).
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    I'm not sure if you guys social media much but if any of you have SnapChat you should add MotorTrend's. They don't always post stuff but they do during shows(Paris right now) and the 'of the year' testing. Pretty neat stuff. Their 'user name' is just motor.trend
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    it was only a few cars down from this one.
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    @Drew Dowdell How do you edit or delete a 'stream' ?
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    Convertible V6 Camaro anybody? Yours for the low-low price of 50k. This was on a dash that's why the pic was so poorly executed.
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    1998 Camaro v6's has tire options of 215/50R16 and 235/55R16 and the SS came with 275/40R17s. Z/28 has a super awkward tire size of 245/5016. Those are very much different tire sizes. Not just section width but a more aggressive aspect ratio as well. And yes those taller sidewalls made for a squishy feeling. Looking up what exactly this Y87 Performance Package entails.. Nothing to do with suspension. 3.42 gears, Zexel-Torsion LSD, 235/55R16 Goodyear Eagles, Dual exhaust, 4 wheel disc brakes, and the V8's steering rack. The little FR-S/BRZ twins do have relatively skinny tires, and they also come with low rolling resistance tires from the factory. 214/45R17. The car has a boxer engine and it sits extremely low in the car bringing the CG down a ton in comparison. Yes, the V6 Camaros and Mustangs of those older generations weighed less because of less engine but you'll never objectively explain how the V6(of those older generations because the new ones are a completely different story with 1LE packages and north of 300hp and such) could be more fun than their V8 counterparts. Sliding around a 2700-2800lb car with exceptional balance is not the same as a 3300-3500lb, not well balanced, car. "Also critical in it’s handling dynamics is the BRZ has one of the lowest centers of gravity of any production car in the world at just 18.1 inches. This is because of Subaru’s Boxer engine design with its inherently low height and its mass concentrated low in the chassis. It contributes to all Subaru’s having this important characteristic, but BRZ takes maximum advantage of this." http://www.torquenews.com/1084/three-things-make-2015-subaru-brz-special-sports-car For what it's worth, C/D compared the Mustang and Camaro back in 1999 and the V6 Camaro ran a 16.1@87mph. That's not exactly fun speed either.. The little BRZ does the same in 15.0@94mph. Not the greatest comparison. Slow and overweight vs quick and light.
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    You can almost say the same exact thing word for word with the Mustang and Camaro(and maybe if the Challenger ever get's redone). Their power levels are about race car levels, not many can really extract their performance out of them, prices are outrageous...
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    Not in those older generations you don't gain handling capabilities back with their skinny tires and soft suspensions. "that doesn't mean they were any less fun" - Yes. Yes it does mean they are less fun! lol
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    It's a great idea but I don't think all places allow you to sell back. I had a friend I lift with fighting our city to be able to do that. It ended up passing so he can now sell his surplus(if he has any) back to the city. But, for whatever reason, they fought it. I have to believe there are plenty of other places like that still.
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    Those seem very reasonable. I can't wait to have a house of my own because I can almost guarantee I will drive something like a used Volt(2nd gen probably by the time I'm on my own..lol)
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    Agreed. I actually think the small turbo mills are more enticing than the V6's. Just something about them that I like more than torqueless V6's...
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    I just realized that's a Marlin! One o my buddies I rode with had a Marlin as well. Then he got an itch and bought a Full suspension Specialized for like 2k...
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    How do you feel about the increase wheel/tire size? I guess if you're more of a trail rider you'd want the bigger wheels anyway. Looking at giant's site I think I had a Talon 1 not 2. I forgot that the 2's were a small step down in components. Shooooot I need to get the bike out and ride this weekend.
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    I honestly don't know old car values at all but I can give it a shot.
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    I have. I used to a good amount but it's been years since consistently riding. I just live in a crap area to want to mountain bike.. mid west.. If I lived in Missouri and not Illinois it would be much easier. There are some good places in Missouri but IL is just plain flat. This is my bike. 2011 Giant Talon 2 29er. I never really got enough seat time on the 29er to be 100% confident in myself compared to my Schwinn Mesa GS(back when Schwinn sold real bikes). Giant Schwinn
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    Wow. It looks like 2010+ is when it was officially "on".
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    Nailed it. The ratio spread in their 9spd is just waaaaaay too great/tall/wide. However you'd like to put it.
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