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Old 03-24-24, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by BayeauxLex
The video posted? It kept giving me an error message. I actually passed it 3 turns later. That GT3 sounds amazing!!
It def worked for me.

You should post your next track day. Just one lap will go down a storm here! Awesome stuff
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Old 03-24-24, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by LH1
It def worked for me.

You should post your next track day. Just one lap will go down a storm here! Awesome stuff
I can’t even see the video clip.I think the limit is 20MB so that’s why the video is less than 10 secs long.

Thanks will do. That video was from the old setup.
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Old 03-24-24, 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by AJT123
We had a 90s Prelude and it was just unkillable. Like a Toyota.
That was an EPIC line of cars for Honda . I think it had rear wheel steering at some,point








such a nice car. Would look good today

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Old 03-24-24, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by AJT123
We had a 90s Prelude and it was just unkillable. Like a Toyota.
IMO both Toyota and Honda did their best products in the 1990s.
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Originally Posted by LH1
Are most of the problems you see from Japan built Hondas or US built Hondas?

I believe Marysville, OH has a big Honda plant.

Honda can't seem to make good automatic transmissions. I remember early 00's Acura TL's having major AT problems.

It doesn’t seem to matter where the cars are built. I think my folks’ 2016 sedan was from Marysville or possibly Canada. I have a 2019 hatch and those are built in England. Regardless of where they are built, they use the same a/c system components.
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So a guy in my neighborhood has a pretty insane lineup of cars. Yesterday he added a brand spanking new Rolls Royce Phantom to the lineup. White as the primary color with the black contrast top. I was behind him driving out of the neighborhood yesterday and we ended up driving the same direction for a few miles. That is a car with serious presence. I'd be terrified to drive it anywhere based on the price tag; I think they start around $500k. That thing just exudes luxury. I'd love to ride in it.
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^^^ nice! i'm sure he'd take you for a ride. i know i'd ask, haha.
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Old 03-25-24, 06:19 AM
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One of the wild things about the Phantom is that it's so big, its 22" wheels appear to be much smaller, like maybe 18". The overall tire height is the same as the dedicated offroad set that comes with the 4Runner TRD Pro.
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Old 03-25-24, 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by geko29
One of the wild things about the Phantom is that it's so big, its 22" wheels appear to be much smaller, like maybe 18". The overall tire height is the same as the dedicated offroad set that comes with the 4Runner TRD Pro.
That is crazy. Interesting fact; appreciate the context!
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Originally Posted by jrmckinley
So a guy in my neighborhood has a pretty insane lineup of cars. Yesterday he added a brand spanking new Rolls Royce Phantom to the lineup. White as the primary color with the black contrast top. I was behind him driving out of the neighborhood yesterday and we ended up driving the same direction for a few miles. That is a car with serious presence. I'd be terrified to drive it anywhere based on the price tag; I think they start around $500k. That thing just exudes luxury. I'd love to ride in it.
I know someone with a Phantom and while he loves it, he said it gets so much attention that he said it's a pain going anywhere and parking anywhere in it. He has had Bentley's etc. and he said Rolls is just on another level.
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Going to trade in my 2016 for a new one! Your thoughts?

https://www.toyota.com.bh/vehicles/land-cruiser
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Originally Posted by designo
Going to trade in my 2016 for a new one! Your thoughts?

https://www.toyota.com.bh/vehicles/land-cruiser
I would do it. What engine you currently have?
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Originally Posted by Toys4RJill
That was an EPIC line of cars for Honda . I think it had rear wheel steering at some,point








such a nice car. Would look good today
This thing is nice. The new design first looked odd but once used to it, it made the previous gen look dated. The previous gen is as nice. I may be wrong but I don't think that the interior of this generation.
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I was a huge Honda fan and my folks have owned several of them over the years. I bought one based on their satisfaction, but within a month of me buying mine, theirs was 3 years old and started having a/c issues. Honda gave the middle finger until the problem was widespread.

This was basically a matter of time for mine. I had the warranty components fixed, but the evaporator will fail too. The only question is when. I get that a 28k car is a cheap car by current standards. When I had my 4 month old Lexus IS250 (get the big motor, I did do that later) have the battery fail, Lexus never acknowledged the parasitic drain, but they at least addressed the problem immediately. That’s all I ask.
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Old 03-25-24, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 1111GS
This thing is nice. The new design first looked odd but once used to it, it made the previous gen look dated. The previous gen is as nice. I may be wrong but I don't think that the interior of this generation.
Yes. Looks like interior is from the generation prior. I was just looking at some pics and just posted what I thought was interesting. The engine covers are pretty cool imo and nicely finished with what looks like two pieces.
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