HaloMods "Classic" Read-only Archive

I just got to drive a Mallett CTS-V. Oh. My. God. Shit was Amaaaazing.

Veegie wrote:HAMANN modified BMW M3 Coupe e92, touching 198mph

M3s are badass

http://www.motortrend.com/features/edit ... index.html
Arthur St. Antoine is a pro.

Items of interest:
Rick Wagoner no longer CEO of GM.
Formula 1.

Discuss.

I want to see BMW do fairly well in F1. They have really capable drivers, but in Australia, like I've seen a lot of times, they get crap for luck. Kubica getting hit by that bugger Vettel 3 laps from the flag? Come on now.
But I am also surprised that Brawn is doing so well. Their vehicle is really letting Button throw some of his weight into the ring.

shadowkhas wrote:Items of interest:
Rick Wagoner no longer CEO of GM.
Formula 1.

What about Chrysler's new partnership with Fiat? Do you think it will hasten Fiat's re-entry into the American market?

I would like to see Chrysler's retail channels become an aid for Fiat/Alfa Romeo in the US.
Sure, Alfa isn't a huge target market, but they're interesting cars, as are Fiats (500, Panda). They could easily snag some fans of European cars, and who knows, maybe build up a wider base.

Drove an Ariel Atom today.

Pics or...

PICS PLEASE

Veegie wrote:Drove an Ariel Atom today.

Veegie no.

I have access to it for another time too.
A couple down the street owns it.

I got a new truck.

Veegie wrote:I have access to it for another time too.
A couple down the street owns it.

Can you take a pic or make a video of you driving it?

Yodel wrote:

Veegie wrote:I have access to it for another time too.
A couple down the street owns it.

Can you take a pic or make a video of you driving it?

... I guess?
Use Google if you're curious.

I am happy with my American piece of garbage.

Yes - I took that photo. Yes - it is my car. No, it is not from an advertisement. No, I did not do any heavy post-processing on it.

Not to imply I wouldn't be happier with say another American piece of garbage such as a C5 Corvette. A 2001+ BMW M5/2001+ E55 AMG wouldn't be too bad either.

And I hate to say it, but most American cars nowadays are just barely coming close to a level of luxury and comfort that Mercedes had in 1997. A Mustang is hardly a luxury car, especially if you compare a 2010 Mustang to a 2010 Lexus. I'm sure even a 2010 IS-F would be more of a luxury car than the 2010 Mustang. I've had the pleasure to take care of and drive several luxury vehicles ranging from 1991 models to 2002, and they are all a league of their own in terms of comfort. Mustang will never come close to true luxury-car status.

As far as performance, I've gotten to drive a C6 Corvette for a week all over central Arizona, a 1969 Nova with a 425+HP 383 stroker and a TH350 (three times or so), and gotten to ride in various high performance cars ranging from SL500's to 450HP 4th gen Camaro's running slicks, skinnies, and a huge torque converter stall (feels like your face is going to peel off on launch!) to Auto-X monsters like a JDM b16b lsd-trans swapped '99 Civic coupe with full suspension, weight reduction, and race wheels/tires. Gotten to sit in an SLR McLaren once and pop the hood. That was pretty cool. If anything else cool comes up I'll be sure to post it here.

If I could have the choice of any American car since '90, I would definitely go for the last-gen WS6 Firebirds. Any of the last generation ones look pretty cool, in my opinion.

I like that photo ZexGX! Though I like it for the backdrop >_> Not implying your car is bad, I just like those shots.

ScottyGEE wrote:I like that photo ZexGX! Though I like it for the backdrop >_> Not implying your car is bad, I just like those shots.

It's ok. I like your comment despite the obvious implications. I will keep my opinion of your opinion of my taste to myself and all other people who own cars that actually look good.

I sold my Honda today. Going to buy new rims/tires for my new Ram.