General Car Conversation
#8146
Lexus Champion
I've noticed that lately. I was watching this really weird pretty new movie with Colin Farrel where he's a surgeon, his new C300 started up with that classic German starter sound. No reason to dub anything as the car was sitting parked in a parking garage. Everything sounds like a baby sneezing starting up these days.
#8147
Lexus Fanatic
Cars suck so badly now that even movies are dubbing in better engine sounds.
I've noticed that lately. I was watching this really weird pretty new movie with Colin Farrel where he's a surgeon, his new C300 started up with that classic German starter sound. No reason to dub anything as the car was sitting in a parked parking garage. Everything sounds like a baby sneezing starting up these days.
I've noticed that lately. I was watching this really weird pretty new movie with Colin Farrel where he's a surgeon, his new C300 started up with that classic German starter sound. No reason to dub anything as the car was sitting in a parked parking garage. Everything sounds like a baby sneezing starting up these days.
#8149
Lead Lap
I wouldn't put too much stock in movies dubbing over sounds. They always use generic, old school V8 noises and cheap 90's alarm noises when a car is unlocked or locked. They have no intent on reflecting modern car noises.
#8150
Lexus Champion
You're not 100% wrong IMO but I really didn't see the need here. There was already a boom mic there because there was dialog as he was getting into the car.
#8151
Lexus Fanatic
can you imagine new cars with that stop start nonsense? They have to incorporate that noise into the whole sound mix. Haha
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#8152
Lexus Champion
I saw the new Tacoma at the auto show and really, really liked it. They also had a current gen, which I owned and loved, and it really looked outdated compared to the new one.
#8153
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (20)
except none of them do.
Sad there are no more V8s. They sound so good. Especially the UZ motors
#8154
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (20)
speaking of cars... my neighbor had an s550 that was totalled when someone went in the back of him. he couldn't find another awd (4matic) one so he got an s550 rwd. he then recently gave away his e class that had 350k mi. on it to a relative to help them out, and he picked up an s560 4matic to replace it! he always buys used and keeps forever. here's the twins i think both of these have over 100k mi. and he doesn't have any major issues with them.
#8155
Lexus Test Driver
36 gallon tank, regular unleaded.
Yep. Also something I've noticed is the use of gas engine sounds on diesel trucks and vise versa. It's pretty bad in some episodes of Yellowstone.
Don't forget every car issue being a boiled over radiator and some knocking.
Yep. Also something I've noticed is the use of gas engine sounds on diesel trucks and vise versa. It's pretty bad in some episodes of Yellowstone.
#8156
Lexus Test Driver
IDK, maybe the 2UZ sounds better, but the 1UZ is the blandest sounding V8 engine ever made IMO. It was built to keep the LS400 insanely quiet and smooth. One of my biggest laments when I owned mine was that it just didn't have that throaty V8 growl.
#8157
Super Moderator
My favorite is still T2, when a spark touches leaking diesel fuel and causes a tow truck to explode in a massive fireball.
#8158
Lexus Fanatic
I can’t wait till I see it. I like how they keep it close to the outgoing model but still a really nice redesign. They did a good with the power train hybrids and optional full time 4WD on the limited puts it over the top for me. I kinda wish they made a 4WD version of the access cab model. I think the new Toyota Tacoma will be great
#8159
Lexus Test Driver
or this Doran JE4 that i happened to just discover a few days ago that uses a 3UZ
#8160
Lead Lap
-Car culture is on another tier from any other city I can think of
-There's a car community of everyone and large amount of rare cars that you will see on a regular basis.
-There's also specialty shops like Singer that are local that people from all over the world send their vehicles to.
-Incredible driving roads if you get out early enough (and know about the secret ones).
On top of that, you have a wealth of diversity, beautiful views in many neighborhoods, perfect weather, and endless amount of great food to try, and all of the benefits that come with being an international hub of entertainment. There's plenty of downsides to go along with the positives of course, but if I could maintain my career there I would. I'm jealous of my friends there much of the time.
I favor Hancock Park because it is a perfectly preserved collection of 1920s-era beautiful, large homes with a price tag to match.