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Crime does pay. Model citizens get left behind...... Lets not go into the CRB talk. It is what it is folks. If you know the system you can benefit. Literally... Big up Birmingham
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Synth jet fuel, could diesel make a comeback?
GranTurismoEra replied to stanski's topic in Off Topic Discussion
I thought Jet Fuel was Kerosene. Im all for alternatives so niche companies like Aston Martin can continue to operate in EU. If they can get the cost down to One Euro per litre they could be onto something. Right now Im sure I read it costs £4 per litre right now to produce synth fuel... Porsche are also looking into it now... I see fuel pumps using Hydrogen, Alcohol whatever that might be, Unleaded with increased methanol content and new cleaner bio diesel for commercial vehicles. Looking at higher costs I think -
Well Apples Steve Wozniak did a Datsun commercial once. So they could share battery tech with Nissan. Okay thats reaching, they could always redesign the Leaf and make it look less prius. Nows the time for Apple to capitalise on their market share and feed the fanboys. I'm guessing Sonys car will be cheaper than Apples
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The chrome on the roof line is supposed to be a Katana blade representation. So that will be a different colour on certain colour choices.
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https://www.google.com/amp/s/news.sky.com/story/amp/apple-set-to-launch-electric-car-production-by-2024-12169970
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what happened Payco. Those carnards do nothing for air flow!
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No release date yet.
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Tailgaters beware. Fines coming
GranTurismoEra replied to GranTurismoEra's topic in Off Topic Discussion
Its your responsibility to keep traffic moving if in front, but watch out for the radar gun...sports car loud exhaust pull him over anyway -
'you can do mine next'. Yeah sure,.....5 mins later all done mate £10 please!
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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9070177/Highways-England-trials-new-cameras-M1-catch-tailgaters.html BMW, Van and Audi drivers will be bricking it now. Great opportunity to raise revenue and keep the roads safe again. Warning letters will be sent. Once trial period ends fines will be dished out.
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350Z Best Performance Coupe under £10k on PH
GranTurismoEra replied to Samoht's topic in 350Z General
Well thats a shock! -
It is what it is but thats just my opinion. The last generation was NA nothing wrong with that as that was 2013. The rumours circulating were that it would be a 2.4 with a small turbo since the last one had the torque dip and didnt feel as powerful as the ep3 apparently. Each to their own I guess. Price points not much difference. Brand new 86 is around 30k depending where you go without the obligatory 4-8k discount some dealers are offering on demos and new cars. Like I said before depends what you want. If a dealer are offering the same 86 with 1000 miles and 6k off thats a different convo to a GR Yaris. Circuit pack isnt a must as you could get a basic one and mod it years later if youre not tracking it. Just like Nismo isn't a must on the 370.... I get it, different strokes for different folks. Its not about comparing sizes its what youre getting for the money paid.
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GR Yaris is faster than the Type R thanks to all wheel drive at 1200kg and can run borderline 14 seconds quarter mile. Apparently can be mapped to run a bit better Depends what you want out of a car. Personally I wouldn't spend 30k on the 86.....i dont feel its worth more than 24k at best. So used approved it is. The GR Yaris is more bang for buck in terms of what youre getting. its a smaller engine but the suspension, drive systems and R and D make up for it hence price. NA visceral type experience ive already got a 370 its just on the heavy side....not an easy car to recover if you lose footing....compared with the lighter 86. The 86 has its advantages
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With my CRZ needs to be very powerful diesel to getaway. Around 240+ hp due to extra weight and turbo lag. Thats why a Turbo wouldn't hurt a BRZ. Times have moved on from NA. Realistically how much longer can they make NA in EU with the 86. Most likely the last generation. They will have to look at Hybrid alternatives similar to the ISF Lexus or exclude it from EU. It would only add a few horses but make it more driveable especially in town at lower speeds without burning all the petrol accelerating from lights. Have remember competition and what people are getting for £28,000-£33,000 pounds
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Taycan and 8 Series have good modern designs.
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Lets see what Toyoda does in coming months. That should do well and glad to see many of them on the road still. Shame about the power. At least do a TRD version with as much power as Hyundai 276 hp and turbo charged...for EU. Thats asking a lot and changes the characteristics of the car
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You couldn't pay me to buy electric...
GranTurismoEra replied to AMT's topic in Off Topic Discussion
While i might try an electric or automatic in future when im 55-75....im happy with petrol and petrol hybrid. No rush. -
You couldn't pay me to buy electric...
GranTurismoEra replied to AMT's topic in Off Topic Discussion
https://www.autocar.co.uk/opinion/industry-news/opinion-synthetic-fuels-prove-electric-cars-arent-only-option -
You couldn't pay me to buy electric...
GranTurismoEra replied to AMT's topic in Off Topic Discussion
worded that wrong. What I meant was the telematic box to track you and how many miles covered. Its ok for classic cars to be exempt. People have paid for them lol -
You couldn't pay me to buy electric...
GranTurismoEra replied to AMT's topic in Off Topic Discussion
https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/1369318/car-tax-changes-classic-car-uk-owners-electric-vehicle-pay-per-mile “Any taxation scheme should serve to deter long term petrol/ diesel uptake and help the population move towards greener solutions.” "Pay per mile systems will force drivers to install telematics black box devices inside their cars to monitor how many miles drivers have covered." Haha, kindly p*** off..... Classic cars remain exempt hmm. Long term EV exemption isnt sustainable. No sheet ...