Why are EVfags delusional about the fundamental issues with the technology?> batteries are never good enough and manufacturers constantly lie about the estimated range (which is not true if youre going uphill, in winter, or going fast on a highway)> working on EVs will NEVER be safe owning to the fact that 400+V wiring is everywhere, and a wrong touch can kill a mechanic or a first responder> battery packs are inherently unsafe - even if you somehow magically managed to construct one that doesn't catch fire, shorting it will make it turn into a furnace from the heat output, meaning something in the car or its environment will catch fire and burn for 24+ hours> battery packs are wired in series, meaning even if you have 20 cells, which could be redundant, even if ONE fails (or just goes out of sync with the others), the whole battery is scrap> fast 100+kW chargers draw so much fucking power that for a 20+ unit charger draws as much power as a small town - to make all cars EVs, you'd need to build giant charger parks in the middle of nowhere>Even firstie countries are going broke installing fast chargers>Everything in the car is factory sealed and unserviceable>Due to how heavy these fucks are, suspension overall will be less reliable and there will be more road and tire wear>Modern ICE car engines last the lifetime of the car for normal people with just oil changes>Shit quality power electronics in inverters can die to age, exposure and usage, just like mechanical parts canEVs will NEVER be safe and reliable due to these factors, they will consistently be more expensive than ICE cars and die earlier and permanentlyComment too long. Click here to view the full text.
>>28213651Politicians don't need to understand, they're just talking heads fronting for a hidden comitee. Probably the plans has never been total ICE replacement, so far it's just another con. (Like fusion)
>>28214295>muh saudi russian oilLmao this nigga thinks there's more than one sideBut also>le future without oilLmao good luck charging millions of evs
>>28216287At least fusion has some interesting scientific ramifications and, while guzzling grant money, scientists are still making nuclear discoveries. Pushing EV's on the populous despite knowing they will never be viable just lines the pockets of a few richfags with nothing to show for it.
>EV debate continues to rage on when hybrids are superior in nearly every way>Not heavy as fuck like full EVs (less road damage)>Low emissions (to please the retards who buy chicken little's environmentalist bullshit)>More reliable than pure EV and pure ICE>no range anxiety>no loss of range in the cold>don't lose value like EVsFuck this gay earth. NTMA
>>28217827Hybrids are nothing more than a stop gap for the inevitable fully electric future. Condoning them is admitting that oil is a non renewable resource that needs to be preserved at all costs and the only way to do that is with electrification. If gas is infinite and depleting reserves is a hoax by the shadow government to restrict our freedom of travel or whatever the narrative is, then it wouldn't matter if cars got 50mpg or 15. If gas is limited and oil is running out then hybrids are pointless because we would need to move beyond oil at some point anyway.
What do I need to know about this automobile? I want to become an expert on my new car.Any year or specialization
>>28215277nah, they suck.they don't even take apart cars anymore.I had a Haynes manual for a Colorado i5 and it used pictures from one side of a V10.
>>28215309Red kia forte red kia forte red kia forte
>>28214911>we have 9th gen honda civic at home!
>>28215030>Black ones are silenced for better night operations.This is actually very handy, especially for minivans. Feds like midnight navy or black to make people disappear forever.
>>28214911Urban youths will bust out your window thinking they can steal it.
>>28217845no, it's terrible and easily the worstthe entire thing has weird proportions and off linesif they had actually created what people wanted it would have been a game changer
>>28217859this negro has not heard about the aztek.
>>28217748fucking hideous nigger wheels
>>28217892>not chrome>clean spoke patternYou don't know what nigger wheels are and have shit taste
>>28217896He means that those wheels were tacky and oversized even by 2000s standards, which they were. They only look normal now because nu-cars all come with wheels like that stock except for base models. You have to be one.
>xmr/btc double bottoms>xmr pumps>sol/btc double bottoms>sol pumps>eth/btc double bottoms>time to rotate into eth??
>>28217465wrong board cryptotard
>>28217475Eth is like my car on account of the gas fees
>>28217475goddamnit why are they both blue>>28217494true
>>28217465Get a job shitskin
you ever tried working for a living
alright /o/ how'd I do.2016 IS350 F-Sport RWD68K mi$26,500.My goal was a reliable & comfy daily for my 6ft6in ass.
>28217570They default to comfort mode when started
are they doing the bow thing if they suspect that you're retarded? only saw it in ads and photos from flyover states
>>28217526you're browndon't talk to me, shoo go away
>>28217693I literally only see mexicans and injuns (dots not feathers) in goyotas, and asians in the goyotas with leatherThey're mom cars, and if someone drove up in one of those, they can just keep on drivin'
>>28216057Can I see the Miata rape pasta?
Anyone dealt with these gaskets before? I've literally never heard of this brand, and I cannot find anything saying if they're good or bad. It's for a volvo b234f which is uncommon, and other brands are easily twice the price.I'll be bolting the head to a standard redblock, and I'm hoping to save some dollars
>>28216660Just use copperseal and RTV if you are that worried.
>>28216764Surely a company wouldn't still exist if their gaskets are so poor quality that you also need to use goop?
>>28216764don't put shit on a head gasket, both head and block should be perfectly clean and flat, just a bare head gasket its all that should be installed
What are some cars similar in price and performance to a 10 year old 370z, but have 4 seats instead of 2?They can even be those tiny fake seats
>>28216715You said 4 seats, not 4 doors, right?
>>28216853Oh, nevermind, EU? Damn, good question. Look at BMWs.
>>28216715A 300ZX twin turbo with the longer 2+2 chassis.
>>28216863>german cars https://youtu.be/Nc7_SbJeQRc
>>28216715Pick any v6 muscle car
Why does this plastic slop produced by drunk ham planets in the middle of fucking KENTUCKY strike so much fear in the hearts and minds of Eurofags and jap incels? Is the thought of a sports car purchasable by a semi-successful plumber that frightening?
>>28214103Here's your stock Porsche bro
>>28215724Damn thats true? Where can I see that.
Any "supercar" that can make bimbo's panties drop wet for them wanting a ride is a good one in my book lmao.
>>28216164Kek why did they put that same suspension on OP's Vette?!
>>28216164Just garish and awful
I miss tollbooth baskets
>>28214684First world countries do not have road tolls, anon.
>>28216672did she explicitly state that she is giving you her consent to touch her? no? the you raped her. you shouldt be rotting in prison
>>28217041>raped>by touching her with my hands
>>28213014What do they use now? I haven't used a toll road since like the last 2000s
>>28213014fucking annoying as shit driving through chicago and having to fucking log on to a website sometime within 14 days whenever they decide to upload your feepisses me off so much
Last one>>28110945Looking at buying a Honda? Post here and we'll tell you our elitist asshole opinions!Need help identifying a chassis?http://www.superstreetonline.com/how-to/chassis-suspension/1312-honda-chassis-code-checklist/
>>28217349Accord touring
>>28217401Accord the correct and only choice for daily car
>>28217401That makes it a lot simpler then. Be careful about them trying to tack on extra shit and gap coverage. You probably aren't going to get much of a deal but try not to get fucked
>tenth gen civicfeelsgoodman.jpeg
>>28217818Gonna have to get one of those midsize beauties if the CM ever dies.If it ever dies.
Good morning Habibi's How is everybody doing today
>>28212552BMW does it well because it's not a gigantic slab and actually sits pretty low. It's also controllable with the bump knob
>>28217627LOL height adjustable spring sleeves are GAY as FUCKYou're such a fucking ricelet goddamn
Man, I'm gonna make some sketti soce, with WINE! And while that's on th stove I might take my forged internal M5 Competition to Santa Cruz to get some Red Wing Iron Rangers in auburn leather
>>28217273>you cant say eps or weightDid you just admit that these are major faults (they are)?I would add>chink pad dashto the list. Otherwise, it does seem like a beautiful car.>>28217647Nah, this is uglier and it still has EPS. The only thing this one has going for it is a better looking interior.
>>28217802>Did you just admit that these are major faults (they are)?No I was just attempting to get you to not parrot what every auto journalist says while still ranking it performance car of the year
Anyone have a Chevy 5.3L or 6.2L go bad? Apparently It's 13k for a new engine that goes bad and a class action lawsuit in the way.
>>28216529X Doubt, modern direct injected GM v8s are the most reliable part of their new vehicles. Maybe change your fucking oil next time Ranjeet.
>>28216529Go bad? What, did they start to rot?
>>28216875>>28216930>>28216546https://youtu.be/tgv1JDmFy-U?si=WQqkiRBA7QBXjtt4Every single car by GM is a piece of shit, get over yourselves.
>>28216546>>28216875Screaming Pajeet, go fling your shit elsewere
>>28217567>"It's probably an oil issue">>28217571>preliminaryThis is going to come down to owner abuse and neglect, 100% because GM produces something like 1 million v8s a year and some of these cars are 5 years old.These are prime pajeet and nig nog cars with shitty owners, primarily affected are Escalade 6.2L and the primary problem is bearing failure.100% skipped oil changes.
Proof you need a wrx 2 slay pussy
Couldn't find anything in the catalog, general rules apply I guess?Clearly ask questions in English (or something resembling it)Don't be a flaming turd goblin when answering said questions.My question, if it is one, is should I get a hoist for my shop?Just got my first home loan, although it took twenty years.A big attraction to the property was a three car shed freshly built behind the house.Do I go whole hog and stuff a hoist in it?If yes then questions remain, will I die if I don't know what I'm doing? Are they actually not cool as all fuck in reality?Discuss.
>>28216884thx mangare you only flaming because its a hybrid, or do you have something against rav4s in general?
Tell me about driving in the snow, like in the Midwest or Canada or something where there’s legit snow in the ground every day for months. I live in the Deep South and really don’t know anything about this. The high temp today is 70°.What makes a good snow tire? Does brand matter? Are there some with more aggressive tread than others (like all-terrains and offroad tires)? Does size? Do you just slap them in the cheapest rims you can find and keep them in your garage until the snow starts? When do you decide to put them in? When do you risk taking them off? Do they really wear down faster? What are studded tires; is that the same thing as snow tires? How do chains play into all of this? When do you put in chains? Do you leave them in seasonally or just for emergencies or what? How do they attach?
>>28217058it depends where in the midwest you drive. if you live in a city or a sizeable town, they're usually pretty good about clearing snow and salting quickly. in that case i wouldn't bother with snow tires.if you do a lot of driving on country or rural roads, then yes, absolutely snow tire that up. you got it, cheap rims, swap twice a year. better brand name tires tend to be made of better quality soft rubber which will grip better, but anything is better than all seasons.
>>28217085>>28217058sorry forgot your chains question, those are only needed in very remote or mountainous areas. basically you leave them in your trunk until you need to drive on a very snowed over road, then you put them on. you don't want to leave them on for long periods.
>>28199489Just retimed it and it did the same thing.>>28212515Absolutely. Why would I pay $500 for phasers made by the same people who fucked them up in the first place?
yo im seeing these being sold here for like 12,000 for low mileage. Are they worth it? They have them in both 3.5L ECOBOOST and 3.7L.
I drove an MKS with the 3.7 for about five yearsThe size, weight and loose steering will ruin any potential fun you'll have
>>28217713its a heavy car thats for sure over 3700 lbs or close to 4000 lbs. It takes off quick though I test drove it but have not pulled the trigger. I test drove the 3.7L and it was not that bad taking off 0-60, definitely beats anything in its price range. 3.5L is like a 5 second car, but Its one of those cars where you enjoy it while it lasts, thats why the 3.7l is so much better. You lose 60 horse power but have better reliability. Also heater inside is crazy good, it can get toasty inside in 0 degree weather. only thing you have to worry about is the water pump. which is like $1500-$2500 repair.
>>28217719Yeah I do remember the heater being good. The moonroof, radar cruise and interior is what I liked most. THX sound system was crazy. Pretty loaded up for 2009, it had everything except the auto park bullshit. Just not a very fun car though. The only complements I would get were from white boomers brown guys which always made me lolI had a 2008 MKZ with the 3.5 before it which was a lot more fun
>>28217464>Mechanics seem to hate the twin turbo V6 ecoboost though.Bscause the timing sets alone are nightmare fuel with a water pump added.
>>28217483The water pump is not behind the timing cover on the longitudinal 3.5 or 3.7
