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Posted: 3/15/2024 8:27:48 PM EDT

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2.0L turbo, 300hp, 30mpg (hwy).

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Computer controlled engine management systems

2.0L turbo, 300hp, 30mpg (hwy).

Do you know what the pic I posted was of , or notice the reference to GM 5.3L V-8's ????

Posted: 3/15/2024 8:28:42 PM EDT

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Posted: 3/15/2024 8:30:01 PM EDT

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lifted 1 ton duallys on fancy deep dish chrome wheels with lo pro sidewalls are equally dumb

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I see lifted one ton duallys towing some heavy shit pretty often down here.

Posted: 3/15/2024 8:35:03 PM EDT

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Todays black, white or grey.

There, I said it. I miss the colors.

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Yup. White car, black interior, black wheels. Oh, such creativity thinks owner! Actually really SUCKS bad!

Posted: 3/15/2024 8:36:28 PM EDT

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Here's a modern day fad IMO:

digital instrument clusters.

People ooh and ahh over the graphics but it's really just the automakers being cheap/lazy smacking an LCD on the dash. Look at the BMW iX:

https://cdn.carbuzz.com/gallery-images/2023-bmw-ix-dashboard-carbuzz-1025521-1600.jpg

That's an $80+k vehicle and the dash looks like shit.

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Lots of truth here. Give me gauges, dials, and buttons. Tactile feedback.

All these cars with i-pad dashes will 100% cause more accidents.

"We know people Can't text and drive, but what if we made them control every facet of their car via a giant I-pad!"

Posted: 3/15/2024 8:37:58 PM EDT

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Yep

Posted: 3/15/2024 8:38:37 PM EDT

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Those damn cheap LED headlamps that just blind everyone!

Posted: 3/15/2024 8:38:47 PM EDT

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You can all piss off.

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Sweet!

If I wasn’t lazy I’d pull the cover off the 70 GTO in the garage. Front AND read spoilers

Posted: 3/15/2024 8:38:59 PM EDT

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Angry Grills , Rubber Ducks , InstaLanders

Posted: 3/15/2024 8:39:39 PM EDT

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I’ve seen a couple of slammed duallys that were pretty badass.
There was a square body GMC with a 6-71 sticking out of the hood and instead of duals in the back it had slicks.
Wicked truck.

Posted: 3/15/2024 8:42:13 PM EDT

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Carolina squat

Makes me want to move to a different state.

Posted: 3/15/2024 8:43:20 PM EDT

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Here's a modern day fad IMO:

digital instrument clusters.

People ooh and ahh over the graphics but it's really just the automakers being cheap/lazy smacking an LCD on the dash. Look at the BMW iX:

https://cdn.carbuzz.com/gallery-images/2023-bmw-ix-dashboard-carbuzz-1025521-1600.jpg

That's an $80+k vehicle and the dash looks like shit.

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I might be old as shit but I love mine.

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Posted: 3/15/2024 8:45:31 PM EDT

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Automatic transmissions.

Posted: 3/15/2024 8:45:44 PM EDT

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Cruise control, that shit will never last.

Posted: 3/15/2024 8:46:08 PM EDT

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Mash up of a Rolls-royce and a Volkswagen beetle...????ugly vs. ugly...

Posted: 3/15/2024 8:46:26 PM EDT

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My man

Posted: 3/15/2024 8:46:29 PM EDT

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Flip up headlamps and louvres on the rear window

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Bra, wind/bug deflector or louvers

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Will politely disagree. Never had any louvres but I can see where they would significantly reduce sun fading or damaging the interior and help a/c be more effective. My 88 Mustang convertible has noticeable fading on the top of the back seat from the sun. Can't really put louvres on a convertible.

Now let's talk about fake hood scoops and brake cooling vents.

Posted: 3/15/2024 8:47:55 PM EDT

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Here's a modern day fad IMO:

digital instrument clusters.

People ooh and ahh over the graphics but it's really just the automakers being cheap/lazy smacking an LCD on the dash. Look at the BMW iX:

https://cdn.carbuzz.com/gallery-images/2023-bmw-ix-dashboard-carbuzz-1025521-1600.jpg

That's an $80+k vehicle and the dash looks like shit.

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Agreed. And they will age very poorly.

Posted: 3/15/2024 8:48:42 PM EDT

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You can all piss off.

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Clearly you get a pass

Posted: 3/15/2024 8:49:41 PM EDT

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Do you know what the pic I posted was of , or notice the reference to GM 5.3L V-8's ????

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Dude, you said engine management.

De-wad the panties.

Posted: 3/15/2024 8:50:28 PM EDT

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Saw something like that the other day, in the PNW, it was raining.

How does the fucker stop?

Contact patch is about the same as a 10 speed.

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https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/16302/1000003483_jpg-3159855.JPG

Saw something like that the other day, in the PNW, it was raining.

How does the fucker stop?

Contact patch is about the same as a 10 speed.

Like most things it started out very mild for practical reasons then tards took it to extreme for a visual reaction

Posted: 3/15/2024 8:54:50 PM EDT

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whistle tips

Bubb Rubb and Lil Sis explain....

Whistle Tips with Bub Rub

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSOSJ68xOBA

Posted: 3/15/2024 8:59:20 PM EDT

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Carolina squat is #1 easily, of course you certified card carrying sister fuckers over in the Carolinas would come up with something that stupid and dangerous.

Four door Jeeps are a pet peeve of mine as well. Stop posing and just buy a minivan to carry around your fuck trophies.

Posted: 3/15/2024 8:59:49 PM EDT

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Like most things it started out very mild for practical reasons then tards took it to extreme for a visual reaction

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Reasonable explanation

Posted: 3/15/2024 9:01:57 PM EDT

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Flip up headlamps and louvres on the rear window

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YOU SHUT YOUR WHORE MOUTH!!

RX-7

Posted: 3/15/2024 9:02:47 PM EDT

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"Stanced" wheels

Posted: 3/15/2024 9:03:29 PM EDT

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Interiors that look like they glued a tablet to the dash. It's the worst, when they don't even try to integrate it with the rest of the interior.

That can go away at any time.

Posted: 3/15/2024 9:05:39 PM EDT

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Stancing and squatting.

We restored a blue 69’ Z28 with a black vinyl top and white stripes with 17” Torque Thrust II’s on it at my dad’s shop when I was in my early 20’s. I hate vinyl tops but if I won the lottery one of the first things I’d do is hunt down that car. Absolutely beautiful.

Picture this but a Z28 with white racing stripes on the hood instead and a black interior. Mostly stock other than restoring the original headers and it was lowered an inch all the way around. The quick revving 302 and 4 speed made that thing much quicker than people expect.

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Posted: 3/15/2024 9:12:40 PM EDT

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Slamming 4×4 trucks to the ground.

Stunning Chevy Blazer Slammed with an LSX Engine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0U4kHWE2HzE

This queer shit...

Posted: 3/15/2024 9:14:49 PM EDT

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Fart cans! Transparent taillight clusters and fake wings.

Posted: 3/15/2024 9:16:52 PM EDT

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I like that, a lot

Posted: 3/15/2024 9:19:23 PM EDT

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Wranglers with angry grills and diesels “rolling coal”.

Posted: 3/15/2024 9:20:28 PM EDT

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Stancing and squatting.

We restored a blue 69’ Z28 with a black vinyl top and white stripes with 17” Torque Thrust II’s on it at my dad’s shop when I was in my early 20’s. I hate vinyl tops but if I won the lottery one of the first things I’d do is hunt down that car. Absolutely beautiful.

Picture this but a Z28 with white racing stripes on the hood instead and a black interior. Mostly stock other than restoring the original headers and it was lowered an inch all the way around. The quick revving 302 and 4 speed made that thing much quicker than people expect.

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/61399/IMG_3275_jpeg-3160038.JPG

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I always thought vinyl tops were suppose to emulate convertible tops? Except they always look much sleeker and way more attractive. I like them.

Posted: 3/15/2024 9:25:00 PM EDT

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You guys busting on vinyl tops should expand your horizons.
These cars were the kings of cool when I was in high school.

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Posted: 3/15/2024 9:25:22 PM EDT

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I wish this fad would die in a fire,

Posted: 3/15/2024 9:27:18 PM EDT

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Bra, wind/bug deflector or louvers

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How can you not love louvers?

Posted: 3/15/2024 9:28:20 PM EDT

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I hate stance but love magic Doritos, actually wearing a rotary shirt now and can't wait for spring to drive my car

Posted: 3/15/2024 9:28:49 PM EDT

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Driving home today there was a vinyl top nonconvertible.

Is there anything worse

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50in infotainment screens with non-tactile controls

Posted: 3/15/2024 9:30:33 PM EDT

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Posted: 3/15/2024 9:32:31 PM EDT

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87-foot touchscreen TV for a center console.

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I'll add stick on chrome crap and oversize gaudy chrome wheels to this

Posted: 3/15/2024 9:34:32 PM EDT

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You guys busting on vinyl tops should expand your horizons.
These cars were the kings of cool when I was in high school.

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That first car is an odd duck too. Vinyl roof with the rally pack (floor shifter, buckets, rally wheels, sport gauge cluster, etc).

Posted: 3/15/2024 9:36:45 PM EDT

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Low profile tires especially on trucks. Looks dumb, ruins truck aspect of truck, makes tires more expensive.

When I ordered my 24' Sierra I specifically wanted 17" rims and I've had two people ask why I put "off road" tires on it, because anything that isn't a dumbass 22" rim with an inch of rubber on the tire is apparently for offroading.

Posted: 3/15/2024 9:37:01 PM EDT

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Posted: 3/15/2024 9:38:49 PM EDT

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Those shitty RWB 911s

The fitment is so bad my son could do better job

But people pay big money for that shit

Posted: 3/15/2024 9:40:19 PM EDT

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Low profile tires especially on trucks. Looks dumb, ruins truck aspect of truck, makes tires more expensive.

When I ordered my 24' Sierra I specifically wanted 17" rims and I've had two people ask why I put "off road" tires on it, because anything that isn't a dumbass 22" rim with an inch of rubber on the tire is apparently for offroading.

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