Cars that get you all hot and bothered

fiveoh2go · 10-01-2009, 11:28 PM

Goodspeed Wrote:I like how completely anti-turbocharger DJ is now. Stupid LS V8s.....

Pshh, twin screw is where it's at. Stupid turbo lag....

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REED · 10-02-2009, 06:07 PM

D_Eclipse9916 Wrote:Seriously, if you think turbocharging a car to monstrous powers is easier/more reliable/less headaches than just throwing in a 400-420 (LS2-LS3) than you are crazier than me And if your still even crazier, you could throw a rear mount turbo on the LS and be insanely stupid. Bolt on Rearmount turbos for vettes put down 600rwhp without going into the engine.

And if your going for just 300rwhp, then yeah a simple supercharger kit, but that build is beyond just a simple supercharger kit.

I agreed that the LS would be a better starting point if you wanted huge numbers

I wasn't trying to defend that guys set up - more the idea of F/I on a BMW as an easier way to gain power than an engine swap.

WRXtranceformed · 10-06-2009, 09:51 AM

H&B? Yea or nay? New special edition factory color for the M3. I haven't been hugely fond of these cars mostly because of the d-bags that drive them around here like they are F1 cars, but this one definitely made it move a little down there for me.
Frozen Grey Metallic:

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Steve85 · 10-06-2009, 10:05 AM

I'm not a fan of all black wheels but that body color...lovin it.

ScottyB · 10-06-2009, 10:12 AM

the last picture makes that color look amazing. all the body sculpting is going crazy.

REED · 10-06-2009, 11:29 AM

oh wow, i was under the impression we weren't getting that special edition here in the states

looks hawt

D_Eclipse9916 · 10-06-2009, 11:42 AM

Looks like a dark satin gray. I dont know if I would still like it over a white one though...

***ViPER1313*** · 10-06-2009, 11:50 AM

:vomit:

Another silver car....except worse because they forgot to put clear coat on it...

**JustinG** · 10-06-2009, 12:14 PM

im a huge fan of Matte finishes, and this is definitely a sexy look

fiveoh2go · 10-06-2009, 01:54 PM

ViPER1313 Wrote:Another silver car....except worse because they forgot to put clear coat on it...

+1

Looks like someone painted it with a couple cans of Krylon.

Madden · 10-06-2009, 06:43 PM

i love that color, mercedes has something similar. if i was to ever do a full repaint on a car that would be the color

fiveoh2go · 10-08-2009, 05:27 PM

**Goodspeed** · 10-11-2009, 06:26 PM

^ Ack, I hate hate haaaaaate aftermarket wheels on FGTs. I've rambled on about how C6 'Vettes simply cannot take other-than-factory wheels, and except for like 2-3 non OEM wheels, Cobras as well. But the FGT is my ultimate un-molestable car. Its like putting dubs on a Le Mans GT40.

Thoughts on this? Its grown on me a lot lately. Perhaps pretty isn't the word, but its strangely beautiful to me.

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ScottyB · 10-11-2009, 06:36 PM

i think it looks more cool than beautiful. definitely like the red better, too.

**Goodspeed** · 10-11-2009, 10:11 PM

ScottyB Wrote:i think it looks more cool than beautiful.

True. I think, for me, its an excellent combination of being unique but not shouty; I'm a sucker for understatement/subtlety. At least with the doors closed, and without the ginormous emblem, its a gentleman's GT with a loooong hood. Do want.

***Jake*** · 10-11-2009, 10:35 PM

Cool, love the bigass logo and mouth, definitely better in red. I'm a huge fan of the long nose, short cockpit design - shooting brake, I guess?

fiveoh2go · 10-11-2009, 11:57 PM

Goodspeed Wrote:^ Ack, I hate hate haaaaaate aftermarket wheels on FGTs. I've rambled on about how C6 'Vettes simply cannot take other-than-factory wheels, and except for like 2-3 non OEM wheels, Cobras as well. But the FGT is my ultimate un-molestable car. Its like putting dubs on a Le Mans GT40.

You didn't catch the Gurney bubble, did ya?

**Goodspeed** · 10-12-2009, 12:13 AM

fiveoh2go Wrote:You didn't catch the Gurney bubble, did ya?

I saw that and figured the owner must be a giant. What's the story?

**JustinG** · 10-12-2009, 09:03 AM

people sometimes do the Gurney bubble for cosmetic reasons not just so they fit.

fiveoh2go · 10-12-2009, 07:30 PM

Goodspeed Wrote:
fiveoh2go Wrote:You didn't catch the Gurney bubble, did ya?

I saw that and figured the owner must be a giant. What's the story?

The guy that previously owned that particular GT was a Mod on the FGT Forums. He was a BIG guy (round and tall) so he had the bubble installed for track days when wearing a helmet for hours on end would put a kink in his neck as it was a tight fit for him even without the helmet. He passed away within the last couple months and his car has since been put up for sale by his family.

And for those at home who don't know how much of a badass Dan Gurney is, here ya go - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Gurney

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