We rebuild wrecked ones at the shop from time to time and every time I've driven one they were nice. Its usually just a mile to the alignment shop though. lol
Expensive parts ....an air box for one of the newer ones was $500!
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We rebuild wrecked ones at the shop from time to time and every time I've driven one they were nice. Its usually just a mile to the alignment shop though. lol
Expensive parts ....an air box for one of the newer ones was $500!
Gotta love that import tax, eh? :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by BLK95-Z
That's why im staying away from the new ones. Plus they started using turbo 2.0 in some trim levels. And I don't want that.
Also read somewhere that newer ones use fiber optics. Screw that mess.
Fiber optics? What are they using fiber optics for? Do they get FiOS in the car?
only 250? My moms kia makes 276 out of a 2.0 lolQuote:
Originally Posted by MeanTA:378415
For the stereo and other things. For faster communication or something. I don't know. Imagine working on that stuff. LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by Blackbird96WS6
Like I said not race cars. LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by 30thSSclone
But great ride. I loved the ride of each one ive test drove. Plus rwd which is a requirement for me.
Umm, yeah, I'm good lol. And what a crock and way to jack the price up, I can't say I've ever noticed any kind of audio lag in my stock Delco 10-speaker setup in my TA that's now 18 yrs old. And that's running it from my phone into a cassette-to-headphone-jack converter into the tape deck LOL. I'd love to see someone try to justify the necessity for fiber optics in place of audio lines, there's just not enough data being pushed to even come close to making it worth it.Quote:
Originally Posted by MeanTA
That's why base models cost 50,000. lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Blackbird96WS6
Plus BMW has a computer setup in newer ones that os hard to tamper with. And instantly voids warranty. Thats why I want a e46. Simpler to work on.
Don't blame you, man. I can't bring myself to buy any newer cars ever since I read about the government initiative to install hidden "black boxes" in every new car.
http://articles.latimes.com/2013/oct...drive-20131028
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/fed...ry?id=17918850
http://cnsnews.com/news/article/obam...s-beginning-14
We'd all be screwed if we have to start paying per mile instead of just avoiding toll roads (for those of us who are cheap). I also don't like the idea of the black box recording event data that can later be used against you. Isn't the rule with police that they have to witness the act of speeding to nail you for it? There's no way around it if they just check your black box and slap you with a fine, even though they were nowhere near you when you did it.
The black boxes store info of car few seconds leading up to a accident. Like spead, braking, seat belts being used ect. They have been in cars for over a decade already. Im not worried about that
I think a worthwhile system they should program into cars is having to scan in or type in a valid insurance policy number before the ignition system will work. Solve the problem of uninsured drivers on the road getting into wrecks and running before cops can get there. No insurance, no ignition, no drive.Quote:
Originally Posted by MeanTA
I was just going to respond with this same info. People will be suprised how many cars have "black boxes" in them already. As an ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTIONIST these "boxes" are a great tool for determining what happened.Quote:
Originally Posted by MeanTA
People think its only the new cars thay have them... Its not.
LTXtech.com is my drug.
Damn, just looked it up and they started using them in 1996. Wonder if that was on purpose with the switch-over to OBDII as well. How do you tell if your car has one? Just for curiosity's sake.Quote:
Originally Posted by popo8
My wifes 07 has one. I belive GM started installing them in 02 or something like that(may be a little of on that). But they have been around a while. Many people drive there car without even knowing about it.Quote:
Originally Posted by popo8
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/23/y4y6uba5.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by Blackbird96WS6
LTXtech.com is my drug.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/23/adapasa2.jpgPeter i emailed u the Rimkus pdf for the full list.
LTXtech.com is my drug.
Thanks, that's good info! Looks like my Trans Am is the only car with a black box, then. Monika's Corvette and my Lumina are both too old lol.
I believe u are correct. Haha.. 96/97 seems to be the beginning.
LTXtech.com is my drug.
And funny enough, I've stared right at the damn thing, not knowing what it was, when I was working on my clutch swap. It's the silver metal box underneath the center console right behind the shifter.
http://www.airbagcrash.com/images/333_pittsburgsdm2.jpg
Ahahahaahaha....Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackbird96WS6
LTXtech.com is my drug.
Didn't BMW start in like 95?
Edit: never mind looked it up 2013. Thought they did when they went obd2. Guess I was wrong
Mean i can email u the pdf if u want...just need an email address
LTXtech.com is my drug.
Looks like Mercedes just started doing it for 2014 models and so far nothing from Audi on that list lol. Guess the Germans aren't big on putting EDRs in.
I found the list online. Looks like euro and german cars ain't to big on the idea. Figure lambo knows there owners will be going fast. lolQuote:
Originally Posted by popo8
It really started as a U.S. safety thing... So makes sense our cars are the older ones.
LTXtech.com is my drug.
thats what that damn thing was. mine prolly hates meQuote:
Originally Posted by Blackbird96WS6
ITs not storing anything till you crash...Quote:
Originally Posted by TubbyZ28
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Originally Posted by popo8
oh good, but can we not say it that way. can we say it as "its not storing anything UNLESS you crash"
makes me feel better lol
LOL.. sorry, didnt mean it THAT way. hahaha. my bad.Quote:
Originally Posted by TubbyZ28
Wife saw I transfered 3,000 to the paypal account. And asked my why I did that.
I patted her on the head. And said shhhh its man stuff. Don't worry you pretty little head about it. It's to complicated for your woman mind to understand.
She didn't like that. LOL
So I went to Walmart at bought her a Sodastream.
Hey, did you all hear the Shootout date and location?!?!?!
Yeah, me neither. Peace out.
GD it!! You got me till I scrolled down. lol
Went up to the heavy dealership and had my cars RPO printed off.
Since its a salvage title and the door isn't the cars original door I got curious
well little mans pre-surgery appointment went well today. ekg/echo/chest x-ray/bloodwork etc all done, gotta be back in philly at the hospital at 830 am and they take him back and get this done.
Great! You'll be doing some celebration donuts in no time. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by TubbyZ28
my opti just showed up too ;)
Woot!Quote:
Originally Posted by TubbyZ28
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2015 Shootout planning time??
Awesome to hear so far so good!Quote:
Originally Posted by TubbyZ28
Sent from my S4 Mini
please!Quote:
Originally Posted by shownomercy:378643