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Old 02-12-2015, 01:53 PM
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Mazda reveals accessories for the ND MX-5

http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/new...iata-released/

First of all, you can include a special aero kit, which includes a front air dam, side sill extensions, rear bumper skirt and rear lip spoiler.

On top of the added body styling, there will be Brembo brakes available, BBS wheels, and a luggage rack. Some enthusiasts scoff at a luggage rack on these cars. However, this rack is a little more intense than your everyday chrome suit case holder. It’s made of carbon fiber and weighs less than two pounds. It looks like even luggage racks can be sporty.
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Old 02-12-2015, 04:02 PM
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New Pilot looks a lot like the CR-V IMHO




On a positive note, the renderings of the new Honda Ridgeline look promising

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Porsche to go full boost with turbo charged engines in the 911 and all other cars per Walter Rohrl

The need for greater efficiency and fewer emissions is behind Porsche’s move to turbocharging, much to the disappointment of Rohrl.
“We need to go to turbocharging to reduce emissions,” he said. “How else can we get C02 levels below 95g?
“But no matter how good a turbo engine is, it can never have the pure response of a naturally aspirated engine. This is the reason I bought a Boxster Spyder, because engines like this won’t be made anymore.”


Hold on to your S2000s. If possible rescue some more and keep them in your garage. If an S2000 replacement ever comes out, I doubt it will be as raw as the one we own.
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Represented Honda at the screening of Adrenalin at "The Little Speed Shop" in Rochester.



Local BMW E9 3.0 CSL was on display:
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Reminds me of the Santa Cruz concept Hyundai unveiled, which I really like the look of:



With the new Colorado, plus these two concepts out there, I hope it sparks a revival of the midsize truck market. Too few choices, and all of them (save the Colorado) are old 10+ year designs.
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I want to see someone come out with an AWD El Camino. I hated driving my 4x4 pickups on a daily basis, but would welcome something with good gas mileage, comfortable ride, good handling, doesn't need a step stool, (or running boards), to get in, is capable in the winter, but still has the utility of a pick up with a reasonable towing capacity. The Subaru Baja doesn't cut it.
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Old 02-13-2015, 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Conedodger
Represented Honda at the screening of Adrenalin at "The Little Speed Shop" in Rochester.

Local BMW E9 3.0 CSL was on display:
Very cool. The gentleman in black jacket (4th from left) looks like the classroom instructor for my first ever track day with GVC BMW CCA.
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Originally Posted by pgss2k
Originally Posted by blueosprey90' timestamp='1423773812' post='23503958
[quote name='A 2' timestamp='1423706568' post='23502991']
Don't mess with moms in minivans. See what happened to a perp who rammed a minivan.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jm7sjRJQTc

Poof! There goes another great liability case! They got their licks in but that lady and her boyfriend are going to have a hard time claiming they were injured in the crash.
How about the kid who gets out and rolls around on the ground looking like a real liability case but then hops right up when the cops move in on mom?
[/quote]

you guys are forgetting a very important thing. adrenaline. this magical result from the gland system within our bodies can eliminate all pain and make someone empowered. any good lawyer can fight this.
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Marc - isn't the Tacoma new as well OR perhaps there is a new one coming soon??

The Colorado has great reviews but I was reading somewhere that sales have been poor. More people seem to prefer the Tacoma in that segment.

How is your truck holding up? Still happy with it?
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Originally Posted by Gilly_S2KFreak
Originally Posted by pgss2k' timestamp='1423779042' post='23504090
[quote name='blueosprey90' timestamp='1423773812' post='23503958']

Poof! There goes another great liability case! They got their licks in but that lady and her boyfriend are going to have a hard time claiming they were injured in the crash.
How about the kid who gets out and rolls around on the ground looking like a real liability case but then hops right up when the cops move in on mom?
you guys are forgetting a very important thing. adrenaline. this magical result from the gland system within our bodies can eliminate all pain and make someone empowered. any good lawyer can fight this.
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hahaha.....nice burn. Most likely unintentional.

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