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Postby tifosi77 » Fri Nov 12, 2021 2:22 pm

On the way to a Dr appt this morning (which...... no lab coat!) I was merging on to the freeway behind another car and struck some unsighted debris. 2 miles later, blowout city on the left front. I pulled off on the shoulder and inspected the damage - yep, the tire's shredded - got back in the car and fired up ye AAA app. Almost before I got logged in Metro Freeway Service Patrol guy raps on my window. Changed my wheel for the donut and had me underway so fast I was still on time for Dr appt. No charge.

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Postby Shyster » Fri Nov 12, 2021 3:34 pm

Hmm... it's basically an "Acuraized" Civic hatch with the Civic Si sedan's powertrain. If the price is right, I would remain interested. I'd also be interested in a Type S version with the Civic Type R powertrain, so long as that car still has a manual. A Type S with a manual and AWD would be a very compelling option.

There are so few cars available with manuals these days that my next car will probably come down to this or the VW GTI (or Golf R). I figure I probably have one more new internal-combustion / manual car, and the next one after that will be electric.

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Postby CBear3 » Fri Nov 12, 2021 3:47 pm

Hmm... it's basically an "Acuraized" Civic hatch with the Civic Si sedan's powertrain. If the price is right, I would remain interested. I'd also be interested in a Type S version with the Civic Type R powertrain, so long as that car still has a manual. A Type S with a manual and AWD would be a very compelling option.

There are so few cars available with manuals these days that my next car will probably come down to this or the VW GTI (or Golf R). I figure I probably have one more new internal-combustion / manual car, and the next one after that will be electric.
What a scary thought.

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Postby NTP66 » Fri Nov 12, 2021 4:29 pm

I drive so little now that I would probably consider a manual… except that my wife wouldn’t be able to drive the car. That’s a dealbreaker.

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Postby NTP66 » Fri Nov 12, 2021 4:29 pm

Well, that and not wanting to spend $55k on a car.

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Postby dodint » Fri Nov 12, 2021 6:44 pm

On the way to a Dr appt this morning (which...... no lab coat!) I was merging on to the freeway behind another car and struck some unsighted debris. 2 miles later, blowout city on the left front. I pulled off on the shoulder and inspected the damage - yep, the tire's shredded - got back in the car and fired up ye AAA app. Almost before I got logged in Metro Freeway Service Patrol guy raps on my window. Changed my wheel for the donut and had me underway so fast I was still on time for Dr appt. No charge.
Nice, good looking out.

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Postby tifosi77 » Fri Nov 12, 2021 7:24 pm

It's been around for like 30 years, but before 9:03 AM today I had no idea this service existed. lol

Apparently on any LA area freeway you call '511' when you need aid (if a roving patrol doesn't happen upon you first, like what happened with me), and they come to the scene and get you underway again. Changing flats, jump-starts, radiator top ups, taping leaky hoses, up to a gallon of fuel. It's funded by LA Metro and Caltrans, and all services are free. It's a safety and congestion thing.

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Postby dodint » Fri Nov 12, 2021 9:42 pm

My car guy group chat does not like the Integra.

Another example of pre-launch hype renders undercutting the production model.

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Postby NTP66 » Sat Nov 13, 2021 6:49 am

My car guy group chat does not like the Integra.

Another example of pre-launch hype renders undercutting the production model.
What don’t they like about it? Looks aside - I’m not a fan of the snubby rear end - the details that have been mentioned so far sound good.

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Postby dodint » Sat Nov 13, 2021 8:53 pm

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Postby mac5155 » Tue Nov 16, 2021 3:58 pm

What are adaptive?

EDIT: Actually clicked the link.
Cool.

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Postby MR25 » Tue Nov 16, 2021 4:19 pm

Would be very welcomed

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Postby NTP66 » Tue Nov 16, 2021 5:02 pm

I honestly had no idea they were illegal here. Nice to see that we’ll finally get them.

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Postby Shyster » Tue Nov 16, 2021 5:20 pm

The US seems very slow to adopt new headlight tech. It wasn't until, IIRC, the early 80s until the feds allowed automakers to use something other than government-mandated standard sealed-beam lamps (big round, small round, big rectangle, and small rectangle, if I'm remembering right).

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Postby mac5155 » Thu Nov 18, 2021 12:57 pm

Apparently the full synthetic version of Shell rotella T6 in 15w40 is the holy grail of oil right now. I finally got my hands on 3 gallons, which is what my Cummins calls for. There is apparently also a shortage of cummins filtration filters (fleetguard), but fortunately I buy those by the case.

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Postby count2infinity » Thu Nov 18, 2021 1:27 pm

I had either a 2022 or 2021 VW Passat as my rental car this week for my trip. Man, I had to watch myself. The thing was so freaking quiet (especially compared to my Vibe) that I'd get up to 85-90 and not even realize it. It was really roomy too... I'm 6'5" and I didn't even have the seat back all the way to drive. Plenty of leg and arm room.

I didn't like the lane assist. Freaked me the f*ck out.

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Postby MR25 » Thu Nov 18, 2021 3:46 pm

Lane assist is one of those things that seems like it's a smart idea, but I drove my roommate's Kia SUV one night and the damn thing kept fighting me, despite me having driven that road a million times and staying in my actual lane the entire time.

Right idea, poor execution.

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Postby Willie Kool » Thu Nov 18, 2021 6:42 pm

I turned it off in the Regal the first week we had it and have not turned it back on since.

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Postby NTP66 » Thu Nov 18, 2021 6:58 pm

Two WK posts in the same week. What is happening?

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Postby Willie Kool » Thu Nov 18, 2021 7:56 pm

:lol:

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Postby Willie Kool » Thu Nov 18, 2021 8:04 pm

Since they're calling for 3-5 inches of lake effect tonight I decided to get the winter tires put on the Mazda today. Local tire shop is great - got me in on short notice and only $50 to dismount/mount/balance all 4. I was paying about that much 20 years ago.

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Postby NTP66 » Thu Nov 18, 2021 8:17 pm

I may swap my winter wheels on this weekend, as well.

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Postby robbiestoupe » Fri Nov 19, 2021 8:23 am

Since they're calling for 3-5 inches of lake effect tonight I decided to get the winter tires put on the Mazda today. Local tire shop is great - got me in on short notice and only $50 to dismount/mount/balance all 4. I was paying about that much 20 years ago.
That is quite a steal. I had a guy charge $10 per tire but moved out of the area. Now I'm lucky to get $25 per tire. Which is why I ended up buying two spare wheels with winters already mounted and a hydraulic jack. Paid for itself after 2 winters.

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Postby robbiestoupe » Fri Nov 19, 2021 8:24 am

I may swap my winter wheels on this weekend, as well.
Almost always a Thanksgiving weekend ordeal for me. But with possible snow coming, I'll probably do it this weekend too.

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