areaseven Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 Lucky Brits... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchizophrenicMC Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Any time I see a FWD sideways, I roll my eyes. Minor oversteer is one thing, but all the way sideways, you're just mad because you didn't get RWD. And was anyone really surprised about that outcome? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 All that power going to the wrong wheels. More hyped for the Focus RS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areaseven Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 (edited) They don't make them like they used to. Edited September 27, 2015 by areaseven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchizophrenicMC Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 I think I'm gonna take the 240 for a spin tonight. It's been awhile, I should let her stretch her legs a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 FWD owners just don't understand, it's all about the RWD club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sildani Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 AWD, man. Grip, grip, and would you like a side of grip, sirrah? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 (edited) They don't make them like they used to. sheesh! that Grand National would have been mind blowing in the day! pretty quick machine on the right day! That last shape RX-7 just seems timeless! And no matter how many years roll on by they always appears modern and fresh! Absolutely love them! That 460hp 300ZX is impressive! Can't say I ever liked them as much as the Mazda but they are still a nice bit of kit! Shame we never got the turbo models in Australia as the non turbo models were a bit of a heavy & slow nugget.. Edited September 27, 2015 by spanner76 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Togo Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 AWD, man. Grip, grip, and would you like a side of grip, sirrah? AWD with RWD bias FTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchizophrenicMC Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 I've played the AWD game, more than I've done pure RWD, but even if it is technically faster, it's not as fun. Decided I wouldn't take the cop magnet out tonight though. Last Saturday of the month, cops trying to meet quotas, and my wangan loop has massive construction. Also the tires are even more dry-rotted now than before, and the distributor keeps retarding because of the missing second hold-down screw. Also no insurance and the car is 3 years out of inspection and a year and a half out of reg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 FWD owners just don't understand, it's all about the RWD club. I would add it's all about manual over automatic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areaseven Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 That acceleration... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchizophrenicMC Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Disregard Cadillac, All Glory to Mazda: Mazda to Unveil Concept Car at Tokyo Motor Show There's no way this could be, but could it? Could it really? No. No, Mazda said they wouldn't. But would they? The month leading up to Tokyo Motor Show is always a painful wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anime52k8 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 :hail: :hail: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areaseven Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 More info: Mazda to Unveil New Sports Car Concept at Tokyo Motor Show No official word if this is the next generation RX. This might also be the platform for the rumored second generation Toyota 86/Scion FR-S, as both Toyota and Mazda recently formed an alliance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I wish they would bring the Cadillac CTS-V to Australia to replace the Holden Commodores after they are killed off in 2017.. but I doubt that's gonna happen.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchizophrenicMC Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Mazda have said time and again recently that they were abandoning rotary engine development due to fuel economy problems, but the rumors that have been floating around say they've continued development of the 16X architecture since 2011 when it was last publicly shown. Based on the teaser, there's no way this car is based on the ND platform. It's too big. This is Mazda we're talking about, mind. When they say "sports car" they mean a car with rear wheel drive, a front mounted engine, and a focus on the driving experience. And they're not particularly known for vaporware concept cars. The Shinari concept lent most of its design aspects to the Mazda6. The practical ones, anyway. A concept is a concept after all. Then again there was the Hazumi concept, which is basically a Mazda2, full stop. But Mazda has never made a non-rotary sports car that wasn't a Miata. By the time the Cosmo got its first set of pistons, it wasn't a sports car anymore. (And even then, they had available rotaries) This might happen. I mean, yeah they have the deal with Toyota, but I can't imagine Mazda building a badge platform for Toyota. Subaru got shafted when they did it, and Mazda isn't keen to make other carmakers' mistakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areaseven Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 love these regular car reviews! Shame Mitsubishi will soon kill off this line.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SchizophrenicMC Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Soon? 2014 was the last model year for the Lancer Evolution. You can't buy them anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddsun1 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Is there a little hint of this in that concept design, perhaps? Always liked these tough lookin' little buggers, when properly modded... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron5864 Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Soon? 2014 was the last model year for the Lancer Evolution. You can't buy them anymore. 2015 Evo X is the last year. They are still for sale at a local Mitsu dealership for $35K-$42K. But that money might be better spent for a Subie STI, Focus RS, or something used with lots of mod money to spare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Is there a little hint of this in that concept design, perhaps? Always liked these tough lookin' little buggers, when properly modded... what a beast! always been a huge fan of the RX-3! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent ONE Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 The RX-3 was amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areaseven Posted October 7, 2015 Author Share Posted October 7, 2015 Russians... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areaseven Posted October 7, 2015 Author Share Posted October 7, 2015 (edited) Edited October 7, 2015 by areaseven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Russians... how did he manage to get that wrong so many times!?!? some people just should drive cars! Still the best Toyota off-road vehicle ever made. I had a 40 series shorty years ago.. too thirsty, too slow and too bumpy! don't miss it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areaseven Posted October 7, 2015 Author Share Posted October 7, 2015 The Ariel Atom 3S is the latest iteration of the company's lightweight performance car. It is powered by a turbocharged Honda 2.4 liter inline-4 that generates 365 bhp and 310 lb-ft torque. And with a curb weight of only 1,350 lbs., acceleration from 0-60 takes only 2.8 seconds and a quarter-mile time of 10.7 seconds. The Atom 3S retails for US$89,750. 2015 Ariel Atom 3S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sildani Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Hey! A windscreen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 That Atom looks seriously bad ass!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddsun1 Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Russians... Seriously? Is this guy doing a bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddsun1 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I shudder to think of the stated insurance value for this little parade lap session... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areaseven Posted October 11, 2015 Author Share Posted October 11, 2015 Live-action GTA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Live-action GTA. LOL! WTF!? the guy must have been on drugs or has mental issues!? Or it must be the computer games influence.. that's it may as well ban GTA and most others games then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlenhoff Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 (edited) LOL! WTF!? the guy must have been on drugs or has mental issues!? Or it must be the computer games influence.. that's it may as well ban GTA and most others games then! This is the excuse lazy parents use for everything. Ban this, ban that... Educate your children, don't let movies, video games, or others do it for you. Don't let your kid play or watch adult themed entertainment if you can't properly explain to them these are purely for entertainment purposes. This is not directed at you Spanner. Just in general... BTW, this guy MUST be on drugs, or he must have mental issues. Edited October 11, 2015 by vlenhoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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