Is It Me or Do People Seem They Know Everything About Cars?...
09-13-2009, 08:47 PM
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Okay, I could use the visors still. I just gotta figure out a way to put them in without drilling unless they are screwed in metal already? We'll talk more later when I give you the 3rd payment for the Sparcos.
09-15-2009, 03:40 AM
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I don't see your point...
You are hating on your co-worker because he said that your car wouldn't last over 250K miles? How is that so bad; maybe he just has different expectations for his car, maybe he doesn't want to completely replace his engine (which is much more expensive on an SRT-4), because it would be less of hassle to just get a new car. And why exactly do you place a stigma on "American made?" SRT-4's are perfectly good cars, that are purpose made for racing, hence them being SRT (Street Racing Technology), and if he races it, who are you to say he is an idiot; racing is something that he chooses to do, and he obviously understands, and accepts the physical, and legal risk involved.
And as for people saying that tC's are slow, it is because they are!!! Our car crawls to 60 in EIGHT SECONDS, on a good day. You can't sit here and say "Well, my car is under 20K," or "all I need is a turbo kit!" Even with the turbo, its still slow! If you want a fast car on the cheap, just buy a high mileage car and tune it yourself! You will actually LEARN about cars instead of just saying that you know everything because you put a couple bolt-ons in your car.
Stop hating on people and go take apart your engine so you can physically see a valve instead of just reading about it on the internet
You are hating on your co-worker because he said that your car wouldn't last over 250K miles? How is that so bad; maybe he just has different expectations for his car, maybe he doesn't want to completely replace his engine (which is much more expensive on an SRT-4), because it would be less of hassle to just get a new car. And why exactly do you place a stigma on "American made?" SRT-4's are perfectly good cars, that are purpose made for racing, hence them being SRT (Street Racing Technology), and if he races it, who are you to say he is an idiot; racing is something that he chooses to do, and he obviously understands, and accepts the physical, and legal risk involved.
And as for people saying that tC's are slow, it is because they are!!! Our car crawls to 60 in EIGHT SECONDS, on a good day. You can't sit here and say "Well, my car is under 20K," or "all I need is a turbo kit!" Even with the turbo, its still slow! If you want a fast car on the cheap, just buy a high mileage car and tune it yourself! You will actually LEARN about cars instead of just saying that you know everything because you put a couple bolt-ons in your car.
Stop hating on people and go take apart your engine so you can physically see a valve instead of just reading about it on the internet
09-15-2009, 04:08 AM
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I still find it hilarious that everyone on SL barely realizes a 14 year old is helping them 
But it's funnier when all the kids at school think they know so much about cars, then I step in and (since they usually talk about civics, which will most likely be my first car) ask them if they're going to run a D or B series motor and they just stare at me and say "I don't know, but I want it to go fast!" Or when your making a list of company emblems to make for a project and they try and say they know more than me and think that spoilers on ALL cars do something.
<sigh>
Just FYI, I have next to no hope for my generation's car modding.
But it's funnier when all the kids at school think they know so much about cars, then I step in and (since they usually talk about civics, which will most likely be my first car) ask them if they're going to run a D or B series motor and they just stare at me and say "I don't know, but I want it to go fast!" Or when your making a list of company emblems to make for a project and they try and say they know more than me and think that spoilers on ALL cars do something.
<sigh>
Just FYI, I have next to no hope for my generation's car modding.
09-15-2009, 04:10 AM
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I don't see your point...
You are hating on your co-worker because he said that your car wouldn't last over 250K miles? How is that so bad; maybe he just has different expectations for his car, maybe he doesn't want to completely replace his engine (which is much more expensive on an SRT-4), because it would be less of hassle to just get a new car. And why exactly do you place a stigma on "American made?" SRT-4's are perfectly good cars, that are purpose made for racing, hence them being SRT (Street Racing Technology), and if he races it, who are you to say he is an idiot; racing is something that he chooses to do, and he obviously understands, and accepts the physical, and legal risk involved.
And as for people saying that tC's are slow, it is because they are!!! Our car crawls to 60 in EIGHT SECONDS, on a good day. You can't sit here and say "Well, my car is under 20K," or "all I need is a turbo kit!" Even with the turbo, its still slow! If you want a fast car on the cheap, just buy a high mileage car and tune it yourself! You will actually LEARN about cars instead of just saying that you know everything because you put a couple bolt-ons in your car.
Stop hating on people and go take apart your engine so you can physically see a valve instead of just reading about it on the internet
You are hating on your co-worker because he said that your car wouldn't last over 250K miles? How is that so bad; maybe he just has different expectations for his car, maybe he doesn't want to completely replace his engine (which is much more expensive on an SRT-4), because it would be less of hassle to just get a new car. And why exactly do you place a stigma on "American made?" SRT-4's are perfectly good cars, that are purpose made for racing, hence them being SRT (Street Racing Technology), and if he races it, who are you to say he is an idiot; racing is something that he chooses to do, and he obviously understands, and accepts the physical, and legal risk involved.
And as for people saying that tC's are slow, it is because they are!!! Our car crawls to 60 in EIGHT SECONDS, on a good day. You can't sit here and say "Well, my car is under 20K," or "all I need is a turbo kit!" Even with the turbo, its still slow! If you want a fast car on the cheap, just buy a high mileage car and tune it yourself! You will actually LEARN about cars instead of just saying that you know everything because you put a couple bolt-ons in your car.
Stop hating on people and go take apart your engine so you can physically see a valve instead of just reading about it on the internet
09-15-2009, 04:28 AM
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I still find it hilarious that everyone on SL barely realizes a 14 year old is helping them
But it's funnier when all the kids at school think they know so much about cars, then I step in and (since they usually talk about civics, which will most likely be my first car) ask them if they're going to run a D or B series motor and they just stare at me and say "I don't know, but I want it to go fast!" Or when your making a list of company emblems to make for a project and they try and say they know more than me and think that spoilers on ALL cars do something.
<sigh>
Just FYI, I have next to no hope for my generation's car modding.
But it's funnier when all the kids at school think they know so much about cars, then I step in and (since they usually talk about civics, which will most likely be my first car) ask them if they're going to run a D or B series motor and they just stare at me and say "I don't know, but I want it to go fast!" Or when your making a list of company emblems to make for a project and they try and say they know more than me and think that spoilers on ALL cars do something.
<sigh>
Just FYI, I have next to no hope for my generation's car modding.
09-15-2009, 04:45 AM
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He even stated his SRT4 is piece of sh!!tt 
I was just saying; its quite funny how people doesn't realize how reliable imports are. When its been a proven FACT; that they are. Volvo, Toyota, Honda, Subaru are clearly on the list. Hence, why Toyota resale value is high.... Go on youtube; type in "Killing a Toyota" sit and watch both parts. You'll see what I mean.
Apprently, whoever you are who hated me stating about the SRT4 clearly wants one. So why are you actually on a Scion site???
If I had the money, I would put E85 into the tank and just see how the VVT-I handles it
I was just saying; its quite funny how people doesn't realize how reliable imports are. When its been a proven FACT; that they are. Volvo, Toyota, Honda, Subaru are clearly on the list. Hence, why Toyota resale value is high.... Go on youtube; type in "Killing a Toyota" sit and watch both parts. You'll see what I mean.
Apprently, whoever you are who hated me stating about the SRT4 clearly wants one. So why are you actually on a Scion site???
If I had the money, I would put E85 into the tank and just see how the VVT-I handles it
09-15-2009, 04:49 AM
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lol, no theres hope. everyone goes through the fast and the furious stage. (right around your age) thankfully its before they have a license or can afford a car so it saves them the failures. unfortunately some ppl never grow out of it. haha. you just had someone to steer you in the right direction so your a step ahead.
i love confusing people.
09-15-2009, 07:04 PM
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I don't see your point...
You are hating on your co-worker because he said that your car wouldn't last over 250K miles? How is that so bad; maybe he just has different expectations for his car, maybe he doesn't want to completely replace his engine (which is much more expensive on an SRT-4), because it would be less of hassle to just get a new car. And why exactly do you place a stigma on "American made?" SRT-4's are perfectly good cars, that are purpose made for racing, hence them being SRT (Street Racing Technology), and if he races it, who are you to say he is an idiot; racing is something that he chooses to do, and he obviously understands, and accepts the physical, and legal risk involved.
And as for people saying that tC's are slow, it is because they are!!! Our car crawls to 60 in EIGHT SECONDS, on a good day. You can't sit here and say "Well, my car is under 20K," or "all I need is a turbo kit!" Even with the turbo, its still slow! If you want a fast car on the cheap, just buy a high mileage car and tune it yourself! You will actually LEARN about cars instead of just saying that you know everything because you put a couple bolt-ons in your car.
Stop hating on people and go take apart your engine so you can physically see a valve instead of just reading about it on the internet
You are hating on your co-worker because he said that your car wouldn't last over 250K miles? How is that so bad; maybe he just has different expectations for his car, maybe he doesn't want to completely replace his engine (which is much more expensive on an SRT-4), because it would be less of hassle to just get a new car. And why exactly do you place a stigma on "American made?" SRT-4's are perfectly good cars, that are purpose made for racing, hence them being SRT (Street Racing Technology), and if he races it, who are you to say he is an idiot; racing is something that he chooses to do, and he obviously understands, and accepts the physical, and legal risk involved.
And as for people saying that tC's are slow, it is because they are!!! Our car crawls to 60 in EIGHT SECONDS, on a good day. You can't sit here and say "Well, my car is under 20K," or "all I need is a turbo kit!" Even with the turbo, its still slow! If you want a fast car on the cheap, just buy a high mileage car and tune it yourself! You will actually LEARN about cars instead of just saying that you know everything because you put a couple bolt-ons in your car.
Stop hating on people and go take apart your engine so you can physically see a valve instead of just reading about it on the internet
09-15-2009, 07:59 PM
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I don't see your point...
You are hating on your co-worker because he said that your car wouldn't last over 250K miles? How is that so bad; maybe he just has different expectations for his car, maybe he doesn't want to completely replace his engine (which is much more expensive on an SRT-4), because it would be less of hassle to just get a new car. And why exactly do you place a stigma on "American made?" SRT-4's are perfectly good cars, that are purpose made for racing, hence them being SRT (Street Racing Technology), and if he races it, who are you to say he is an idiot; racing is something that he chooses to do, and he obviously understands, and accepts the physical, and legal risk involved.
And as for people saying that tC's are slow, it is because they are!!! Our car crawls to 60 in EIGHT SECONDS, on a good day. You can't sit here and say "Well, my car is under 20K," or "all I need is a turbo kit!" Even with the turbo, its still slow! If you want a fast car on the cheap, just buy a high mileage car and tune it yourself! You will actually LEARN about cars instead of just saying that you know everything because you put a couple bolt-ons in your car.
Stop hating on people and go take apart your engine so you can physically see a valve instead of just reading about it on the internet
You are hating on your co-worker because he said that your car wouldn't last over 250K miles? How is that so bad; maybe he just has different expectations for his car, maybe he doesn't want to completely replace his engine (which is much more expensive on an SRT-4), because it would be less of hassle to just get a new car. And why exactly do you place a stigma on "American made?" SRT-4's are perfectly good cars, that are purpose made for racing, hence them being SRT (Street Racing Technology), and if he races it, who are you to say he is an idiot; racing is something that he chooses to do, and he obviously understands, and accepts the physical, and legal risk involved.
And as for people saying that tC's are slow, it is because they are!!! Our car crawls to 60 in EIGHT SECONDS, on a good day. You can't sit here and say "Well, my car is under 20K," or "all I need is a turbo kit!" Even with the turbo, its still slow! If you want a fast car on the cheap, just buy a high mileage car and tune it yourself! You will actually LEARN about cars instead of just saying that you know everything because you put a couple bolt-ons in your car.
Stop hating on people and go take apart your engine so you can physically see a valve instead of just reading about it on the internet
09-15-2009, 11:39 PM
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I don't see your point...
You are hating on your co-worker because he said that your car wouldn't last over 250K miles? How is that so bad; maybe he just has different expectations for his car, maybe he doesn't want to completely replace his engine (which is much more expensive on an SRT-4), because it would be less of hassle to just get a new car. And why exactly do you place a stigma on "American made?" SRT-4's are perfectly good cars, that are purpose made for racing, hence them being SRT (Street Racing Technology), and if he races it, who are you to say he is an idiot; racing is something that he chooses to do, and he obviously understands, and accepts the physical, and legal risk involved.
And as for people saying that tC's are slow, it is because they are!!! Our car crawls to 60 in EIGHT SECONDS, on a good day. You can't sit here and say "Well, my car is under 20K," or "all I need is a turbo kit!" Even with the turbo, its still slow! If you want a fast car on the cheap, just buy a high mileage car and tune it yourself! You will actually LEARN about cars instead of just saying that you know everything because you put a couple bolt-ons in your car.
Stop hating on people and go take apart your engine so you can physically see a valve instead of just reading about it on the internet
You are hating on your co-worker because he said that your car wouldn't last over 250K miles? How is that so bad; maybe he just has different expectations for his car, maybe he doesn't want to completely replace his engine (which is much more expensive on an SRT-4), because it would be less of hassle to just get a new car. And why exactly do you place a stigma on "American made?" SRT-4's are perfectly good cars, that are purpose made for racing, hence them being SRT (Street Racing Technology), and if he races it, who are you to say he is an idiot; racing is something that he chooses to do, and he obviously understands, and accepts the physical, and legal risk involved.
And as for people saying that tC's are slow, it is because they are!!! Our car crawls to 60 in EIGHT SECONDS, on a good day. You can't sit here and say "Well, my car is under 20K," or "all I need is a turbo kit!" Even with the turbo, its still slow! If you want a fast car on the cheap, just buy a high mileage car and tune it yourself! You will actually LEARN about cars instead of just saying that you know everything because you put a couple bolt-ons in your car.
Stop hating on people and go take apart your engine so you can physically see a valve instead of just reading about it on the internet
and i think she was stating that her co-workers just didnt believe that her tC would last till 250k miles, even though japanese cars have been the most reliable as long as you maintain it properly.
09-16-2009, 04:38 AM
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09-16-2009, 02:33 PM
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lmao @ the 16 year old. go grow some pube's tc's are not slow on boost. come to south florida. there is about 4-5 tc's past 400hp.
and ive seen tc's come into my work at 30k with the surp belt cracked to shizz. all depend's my car is at 36k now and belt is fine.
and as long as you keep up with the tc. it will last as long as you make it
and ive seen tc's come into my work at 30k with the surp belt cracked to shizz. all depend's my car is at 36k now and belt is fine.
and as long as you keep up with the tc. it will last as long as you make it
09-16-2009, 06:37 PM
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This morning, 8 AM I did my usual "paid time off from work" detailing. Wash twice, clay bar, polish, and wax. I didn't even touch the interior. So I backout of the driveaway at 12:30. He drove quite well when I made a quick trip to the bank; seems like he was in a happy mood.
FYI, I did all this on the nightshifter's yesterdays sleep....
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There's a street racing video on youtube. It's three cars: two EVOs and another (can't remember the 3rd.) You see them racing and all of sudden out of no where a tC blasts from behind.
09-16-2009, 08:03 PM
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