GranTurismoEra

https://youtube.com/shorts/l1FIkzBBskY?si=ayEKhFVcXlLrTZCJ

LEDs are meant to last over 50,000 up to 100,000 hours or something. 3 years seems like new age tech bs

12 hours ago, DoogyRev said:

I wonder where else she sticks her chunky finger pointer 😳……. 😂

So wear the highest heels when already 6 feet 2. Not that it matters when horizontal

wow where did you get them from?

Looks good. Functional. Did you have to pay customs? 

On 02/12/2023 at 08:57, davey_83 said:

 

I don't actually like the cold 😅

So like Batman and Bats.... Face your fears head on! 

6 hours ago, davey_83 said:

You sell the short tails and commission a local exhaust shop to make you up a replacement smaller than stock rear silencer. 

Some nice quieter custom exhausts are possible. Bigger resonators or custom back box. Pipes look better just get bigger resonators 

On 26/11/2023 at 09:33, Willsy1980 said:

HFC's add a LOT of volume too. The CEL does trigger occasionally, but takes 2 seconds to turn it off again. I find mine triggers on long motorway runs after a period of cruise control somewhere between 70 and slightly less than 90 on the FIFA pace rating. If you pull off at services then boot it to get back up to speed it throws the light. 

Anyone thats been behind me will attest to just how loud HFC's and Shorttails are 😆

Even though I had an automatic GT I felt the pressure from your Nismo after initially legging it. Lol

337 speed he makes good videos. 

Still available 

Still available. 

There will be a check engine light for 02 sensor. But that can be mapped out. Best to add everything intakes, headers etc then remap. Lol. If its just HFC should be good. Up to 20hp apparently. Shop around tarmac and torqen both do them. 

5 hours ago, ilogikal1 said:

It’s Officer Perkins place to prove guilt, not mine to prove innocence…

 

That court case is interesting. I wonder if there’s any intention to go after the customers fitting illegal exhausts at the point of sale based on intent (rather than based on use, as is the current approach of Officer Perkins), surely they are just as, if not more, culpable?!?

At point of sale would require auditing by third party on which products are being sold....ie decat systems and pops and bang tuning....tuning beyond reasonable limits ie GTR stage 5/6. Similar tuning is made illegal in some countries. Sounds like it all ties into proposed tampering laws. Or maybe they're trying to copy US system especially in places like California where they clamp down on loud exhausts. Noise cameras will be rolled out on high streets and residential areas. On the highway it's a bit of a tricky one. 

PS in London DVSA can stop at anytime any vehicle to conduct a roadside MOT test as been the case with a mate. Usually they set up at the side on a layby pulling HGV and trucks over. They're usually there with traffic officers. I've also seen traffic cops looking under the hood of a guys car. He may or may not have a clue what he's looking at. 

3 hours ago, Cosmic73 said:

Long overdue imo.

I've nothing against a spirited drive, but there's some bikes and cars have totally illegal exhausts where the noise, even at idle is absolutely deafening you can hear it for miles.

 

All v8 F types, Mustangs, Porsche 911 pre OPF and the like should either go to the dealer to get a software update or stay out of dynamic!/sport modes... 🤬. They're all loud stock from factory. Even with software and loss of pops and bangs. V8 cause vibrations. V10 V12 and W16 are even louder. V12 cold starts are harsh and sudden... Built for residences with their own land not terraced housing

Goodluck trying to convince officer perkins it's a stock exhaust while he writes you a ticket. 

1.Davey - 350Z

2. GranTurismoEra - TBD

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/consumer-news/361602/uk-firm-fitting-pop-bang-aftermarket-exhausts-fined-landmark-court-case

Good clip

Cool, I'll definitely download it. 

13 hours ago, davey_83 said:

When's Clarksons farm back on? 😁 

Great programme. Not seen beyond season 1 and one of my old colleagues is now a farmer abroad. I sent him this series. He loved it. 

According to multiple sites today including Sky News, Guardian etc Top Gear TV programme has been shelved for the foreseeable future. 

5 hours ago, Ekona said:

CarWow is the least intellectual car channel I’ve ever watched. It’s dumbed down to the point where I can feel myself dribbling whenever I watch one of their vids. 
 

And yes, that does mean that sadly I do secretly enjoying watching the odd drag race episode 🤦‍♂️ the line of 911 Turbos was a good idea, just a shame it’s presented by absolute boofheads. 

If they could cut the useless talking with Yiannimize and co down and make it more concise like some other channels. IE 3 drag races and rolling race in quick succession no silly brake challenge. Can cram the intro and the main bits into 5-6 minutes Lol. Most people skip straight to race and skip the talking bits with less people watching till the end. Usually a comment that tells you when the race starts lol hard to avoid spoilers though

There was a time 911 Turbo S held the title against all comers. Cheap and quick entertainment. Thats what the masses want as Youtube is so saturated with the average person subscribed to multiple channels and times limited in daily life. 

They do get some amazing exclusive cars on there. 

2 hours ago, Ekona said:

Hey, it’s the only kid-friendly swear word I can use these days after they started calling random strangers d*ckheads after copying me 🤦‍♂️🤣

90s London right there!

1 hour ago, McG said:

Without the TV show, will the magazine and website continue to generate enough revenue for the BBC to continue with them, or are they sufficiently stand alone now that they can survive without the show. 

Tough call but they're lagging behind in views compared to Car Wow and the like. With 8 million subs compared to Carwows 8 mill + you'd expect more views. The drag racing format bring in views. The carwow format suits people's attention spans. I suppose not enough Chris Harris. Sometimes the host is the draw. Mat Watsons well known and personality matters. Get Clarkson back and the views skyrocket. Harris is on a different channel (collecting cars) . I suppose he can still freelance from Time to time at a cost! More freedom on YouTube within reason. Interesting to see the likes of Autotrader coming up on subscribers. Still a way to go. Lots of competition in this area like Hagerty etc. 

6 hours ago, Ekona said:

TG was never about having the first review though, as you say because of the schedule they’d always been behind magazines and streaming media. If people did watch it for a review (and most didn’t, tbh) then they watched it for the definitive review.  

True. YouTube side isn't going away. Although their numbers could be a bit better.