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Old Apr 24, 2021 | 02:58 PM
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that reminds me, don’t do this

”let your awesome turbo RX8 sit in the garage on the low boost setting”
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Old Apr 25, 2021 | 11:45 PM
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that reminds me, don’t do this

”let your awesome turbo RX8 sit in the garage on the low boost setting”
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who would ever do that.....
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Old Apr 26, 2021 | 09:50 AM
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I like the way you had it before your break Sonic.




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Old Apr 26, 2021 | 11:38 AM
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let the puppies breathe ...
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Old Apr 26, 2021 | 06:56 PM
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This was a skip the dishes or Uber eats driver


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Old Apr 27, 2021 | 05:49 AM
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As the owner of the previous Civic Si model, I just can’t get into that OE star-wars bodywork look at all. It really irks me too, because I’d love to get a new Type R, but can’t stand how tacky they look.
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Old Apr 27, 2021 | 06:10 AM
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i saw a first gen scion tc last week that was totally stock but it had a type r badge on the grill and the honda vtech stickers in front of the rear wheels
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Old Apr 28, 2021 | 08:45 AM
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kinda looks like a mk3 targa supra
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Old Apr 28, 2021 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by 200.mph
https://youtu.be/pVA8QYG90i8

kinda looks like a mk3 targa supra
Wow. Imagine being in one of the cars going by when it exploded.
Full pants load.
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Old Apr 28, 2021 | 09:50 AM
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2 mins from my house this past weekend: https://jalopnik.com/new-mclaren-765...ion-1846767333




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Old Apr 28, 2021 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Chrishoky
2 mins from my house this past weekend: https://jalopnik.com/new-mclaren-765...ion-1846767333



that is so sad
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Old Apr 28, 2021 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by 200.mph
https://youtu.be/pVA8QYG90i8

kinda looks like a mk3 targa supra

that’s my route out to where I keep the RX8, I missed all the excitement
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Old Apr 29, 2021 | 12:40 PM
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So that car was at the gas station it appears. Any update on what happened?
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Old Apr 29, 2021 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by wannawankel
So that car was at the gas station it appears. Any update on what happened?
I havent heard anything new, but from the article "This is not the first time that a McLaren has gone up in flames. The company recalled some 2,800 cars for a foam pad under the fuel tank that can get wet and corrode the fuel tank, but the 765LT is not on that list." I can only assume it has to do with something like that. Apparently the owner went in to get food and when they came out the car was on fire. I doubt based on the location of the fuel cap that he could have spilled gas near a hot engine or something along those lines.

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Old Apr 30, 2021 | 12:06 PM
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Old Apr 30, 2021 | 02:10 PM
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Old May 4, 2021 | 08:35 AM
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Way to ruin an RX7...WTF is up with that bubble top?



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Old May 4, 2021 | 08:42 AM
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Old May 4, 2021 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by 200.mph
Put all that time and work into it then get stuck the first time you try to corner it.
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Old May 4, 2021 | 11:17 AM
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Boy that FD is an unusual build! Not particularly for me. It took a long time for me to appreciate the 'Greddy9' kit and '993 aero' conversion. Each of those were 'wild' imo for their day but very mild by today's standards. As far as the hatch goes, they are super rare and very cool imo. I sampled a picture from a 7club member who has one. It works in certain situations, def helps make the car more functional.

Oh and that Buick / Olds thing is insane. Wonder what's under the hood.



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Old May 4, 2021 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 200.mph

what was that; a Ford Thundertird?
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Old May 5, 2021 | 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by TeamRX8
what was that; a Ford Thundertird?
Kids these days... Can't tell a Buick from a Ford...



That was an eighth-gen Buick Riviera, likely with the supercharged Buick 3800 V6 making 240 HP and 280 ft-lb. That's more power than I had in my V8 cop car that I pulled a 7000 lb trailer with.

Except for the color, that thing would be awesome to tow with. The gen8 Riviera was a top-of-the-line luxury car with leather everything.

Converting wrong-wheel-drive cars into car haulers is as old as wrong-wheel-drive cars. I love the concept. It's been done many times with Olds Toronados, Cadillac Eldorados, and even minivans.











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Old May 5, 2021 | 11:21 AM
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Those are some crazy cars. I personally think the Astro Van is pretty cool. Thank for sharing
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Old May 7, 2021 | 07:12 AM
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I consider it a badge of honor to not recognize a Buick

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Old May 7, 2021 | 07:21 AM
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idk team, my buddys grand national is pretty badass
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