New Car Pics Thread

[Navydoc]

If you just got new wheels or just have a really cool car....post your pics here:

[Navydoc]

Pic from the front

[kelmac07]

Navy must be paying pretty well nowadays. Nice ride!!

[G G]

:tu

[Pinoyman]

That is one nice car Paul! How are?

[Navydoc]

That is one nice car Paul! How are?

Retired from the Navy making a real living....of course that means working real hours...oh well...happens to the best of us

[theonlybear4CORT]

Nice car! But does it do 185?

[8zeros]

Nice car! But does it do 185?
Earworm.
Pretty car.

[icehog3]

Nice to see you, Paul!

Gonna drive that bad boy to one of the herfs one of these days?

[AdamJoshua]

Nice car! But does it do 185?

If it was mine.. doesn't matter, I lost my license, now I don't drive.


She's a beauty...

[TXSmokey]

:dr:dr:dr:banger

[Navydoc]

Nice car! But does it do 185?

Actually....yes :D

[AdamJoshua]

Hmm Miley just had hers stolen, I don't suppose that's a fresh coat of black paint?

:po

[stearns]

Nice to see you stop in Paul! Great looking car, those always catch my eye when I see em on the road :tu

[CigarSquid]

Got the wife a new 2014.5 Camry!
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y139/niSssEanR/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05/IMG_20140530_195939445_HDR_zpsz96tvjxs.jpg (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/niSssEanR/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-05/IMG_20140530_195939445_HDR_zpsz96tvjxs.jpg.html)

[larryinlc]

Well it's no Maserati but it's plenty fun for me.

http://soochx.org/images/coupe2.jpg

[Navydoc]

Awesome....keep the pics coming

[shilala]

Weeze just got this 3.8 Track a couple weeks ago. 306 HP. Crazy.

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad96/scottshilala/2014-06/C2AEC42D-F3C3-4F50-8471-9232CF72A531.jpg

[CigarSquid]

So what do you guys use to wash these new beauties? Cloth? Rag? I want to buy something good to keep the wife's new car clean?

Also, what soap do you use?

[Navydoc]

I'm using Meguiars gold class car wash and NXT Tech wax 2.0...I need a good brake dust repellant...any suggestions there?

[CigarNut]

I use two microfiber towels (picked up a bunch at Costco) and dish soap. One towel for washing and another towel for drying. The catch with using the microfiber towel for drying is that the towel needs to be wet in order to be effective. Counterintuitive, but it works.

I used to use fancier soaps (Meguiars, Mothers, etc.) but my dealer told me that they recommend a mild dish soap over these others, because they are milder -- which is better for the finish.

If you find something that repells brake dust please let me know! My brake pads are very dusty and it is a real PIA to keep my wheels clean...

[CigarSquid]

I'm using Meguiars gold class car wash and NXT Tech wax 2.0...I need a good brake dust repellant...any suggestions there?

Thanks for the ideas.

Ihave never used this stuff, but it was the first 2 listed when I googled brake dust repellent.

http://www.brakedustrepellent.com/

[CigarSquid]

I use two microfiber towels (picked up a bunch at Costco) and dish soap. One towel for washing and another towel for drying. The catch with using the microfiber towel for drying is that the towel needs to be wet in order to be effective. Counterintuitive, but it works.

I used to use fancier soaps (Meguiars, Mothers, etc.) but my dealer told me that they recommend a mild dish soap over these others, because they are milder -- which is better for the finish.

If you find something that repells brake dust please let me know! My brake pads are very dusty and it is a real PIA to keep my wheels clean...

My step dad used to use a Car Shami, which had to be wet in order to dry it. I did like that when I used it.

[bonjing]

I've always used Meguiars Gold class to wash, I've been told that dish washing soap actually strips the car of the waxes/polishes.

My procedure to clean:

Wet Sand if Needed

Meguiars Gold Class wash

Meguiars #2 Fine Cut Cleaner

Meguiars #7 Show car glaze or #3 Professional Machine Glaze (3 coats)

Meguiars #26 Hi-Tech Liquid Wax (2 coats)

It's been a looong time since I've done this procedure, I wonder if I remember all the techniques and gentle touch to even attempt the whole thing. I just used a standard drill and attachment with wool pads. Never burned the paint and had amazing results.

[stearns]

Ah, so that's why they call you "Mr. Gentle Touch," Greg :r

[the MacDonald]

Actually....yes :D

Actually and ironically, they're governed at 177mph.

I interviewed at a Maserati dealership last week, but I'm not ready to return to the dealerships yet. Maserati is doing a lot to hit the American market including an entry level at 60ish K, but the engines are made in the Ferrari shop.

[shilala]

We don't do anything fancy to wash the cars, we just wash them regularly. We keep them very clean, inside and out. Kid repellent would be a lot more helpful than brake dust repellent.
But I do use Westley's Bleche-wite to clean up brake dust and keep the tires clean. I have a curved scrub brush that really helps. Plus I spray the stuff on all the wheels, then start at the first one and give them all another spray when I clean them.
We're currently using Armor-All car wash, but it's just what was on sale.

We never, ever wax the cars. There's a reason clear coat was invented. It wicks away water and leaves them spotless. If I wax the clear coat, it spots.

I have a big bottle brush for my wheels, but Weeze's wheels are wide open. I can reach all the way to the back side of the tire, they're super easy to clean.
If ya don't let brake dust build up, it cleans up easy. Otherwise, bleche-wite will clean it up with a little soak time. :tu

[Navydoc]

Actually and ironically, they're governed at 177mph.

I interviewed at a Maserati dealership last week, but I'm not ready to return to the dealerships yet. Maserati is doing a lot to hit the American market including an entry level at 60ish K, but the engines are made in the Ferrari shop.

I wonder if thats on all models....I found this posted on autosaur.com


The car is able to reach 60mph from a standing start in just under 4.7 seconds. The Coupe’s maximum speed is 185mph, while the Standard and Sport Convertible can do 177mp. The Convertible MC hits 180mph.

[Old Sailor]

Nice ride Paul, good to see you posting!

[Parshooter]

Nice to see you, Paul!

Gonna drive that bad boy to one of the herfs one of these days?

:r ;)

[hammondc]

We never, ever wax the cars. There's a reason clear coat was invented. It wicks away water and leaves them spotless. If I wax the clear coat, it spots.




And if you never wax, the clear coat will eventually fail/fade/bubble/peel.

[hammondc]

I've always used Meguiars Gold class to wash, I've been told that dish washing soap actually strips the car of the waxes/polishes.



This is very true. When I used to detail cars, I would wash wish dish soap after I called a car--just to make absolutely positively sure that all the gunk was off.

[pektel]

I'm using Meguiars gold class car wash and NXT Tech wax 2.0...I need a good brake dust repellant...any suggestions there?


After cleaning the wheels with a variety of brushes (and Sonax wheel gel cleaner), I use Duragloss 501, followed by Duragloss 105, then keep it topped up with Duragloss Aquawax.

[pektel]

I used to do detailing on the side. Havent for a couple years now. But my list is rather extensive for products and tools.

And since it's a photo thread, here's my current car:

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t228/pektel/IMG_7770.jpg (http://s161.photobucket.com/user/pektel/media/IMG_7770.jpg.html)

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t228/pektel/IMG_7780.jpg (http://s161.photobucket.com/user/pektel/media/IMG_7780.jpg.html)

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t228/pektel/IMG_7024.jpg (http://s161.photobucket.com/user/pektel/media/IMG_7024.jpg.html)

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t228/pektel/IMG_7060.jpg (http://s161.photobucket.com/user/pektel/media/IMG_7060.jpg.html)

[hammondc]

I love that Aquawax for maintenance. FANTASTIC stuff. The Optima waterless wash is a great QD too.

[bonjing]

A question for you other detailer's, what's the difference in a fine cut versus clay bar? I stopped detailing around when clay bars started coming out and when I lost access to a covered area to detail in.

[pektel]

I love that Aquawax for maintenance. FANTASTIC stuff. The Optima waterless wash is a great QD too.

I love Optimum ONR, their car wax, and their car wash is my preferred wash of choice.

Bonjing, I've used clay bars since I've been detailing. Now the new thing is Decon washes. I haven't tried those yet.

[pektel]

I love that Aquawax for maintenance. FANTASTIC stuff. The Optima waterless wash is a great QD too.

My glass on my car performs better than being rain x'ed. I claybar the glass. Then use duragloss 501 on a white ccs pad on the porter cable. Then dg 105 as a sealant. It's worked stellar, and very easy to perform.

[shilala]

And if you never wax, the clear coat will eventually fail/fade/bubble/peel.
Only if it's a Ford.

[GTsetGO]

My washing procedure is to never take it to a car wash place. They are the major cause of swirling in paint.

Dish soap to remove the old wax.

Wash with Mothers Car Wash
Mothers Clay Bar w/ Instant Detailer to remove any embedded dirt
Wash with Mothers Car Wash
Menzerma Compound (anywhere from 400 to 4000 depending on the amount of paint correction needed.)
Wash with Mothers Car Wash
Seal the paint with Menzerma PL Sealant
Buff
Wax with AutoGlymm High Definition Wax
Buff

I use a Griots orbital polisher


then for touch ups, I just wash it with the Mothers Car Wash and wax it every so often.

[JoeCool87TC]

... I've been told that dish washing soap actually strips the car of the waxes/polishes...

+1

You really don't want to use dish soap on your car unless you wax every time you wash! :td

[pektel]

It can also dry out uncoated plastic trim.

[MurphysLaw]

Drove this off the lot yesterday. 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport. Got a great deal, couldn't be happier!

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c82/Brian32FSU/Jeep/DB6CB388-9FCC-4489-A9F3-9E97393BDFDF_zpsgd8je2lr.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c82/Brian32FSU/Jeep/16D56E1A-8D1C-45B4-8AE5-17CB3737E783_zpsdmszakll.jpg

[azar]

That is one ugly jeep! :r:r Because it's in your drive way and not mine! No really nice ride

[MurphysLaw]

That is one ugly jeep! :r:r Because it's in your drive way and not mine! No really nice ride

Thanks! I've wanted one for years, was able to negotiate a great deal and make the dream a reality

[4WheelVFR]

Not a great pic, but i'll have better ones when I give it its first detail. 2008 Volvo S80 V8. We're expecting our first child and a BMW Z4 just wouldn't cut it lol.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i229/4WheelVFR/IMG_0231.jpg

[shark]

The 2010 Mazda 6 that I bought this last January met an unfortunate demise a couple of weeks ago....:td Someone failed to yield the right of way at an intersection where I had the flashing yellow light and I broadsided him. 40 mph right into the side of a Jeep Grand Cherokee means that the Jeep wins in this case. SO, here is my new baby:

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5577/14667156717_869edb37db_b.jpg

2014 Dodge Dart SXT! Nicely optioned out, plenty of pep from the 2.4L 184 HP engine, and she does look great in blue, doesn't she? It's the first new car that I've bought since 1995. I got tired of buying used and ending up getting nickel and dimed to death with repairs, no warranty, poor resale and trade in value, etc.

[TJarv]

http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r552/TJarv/Mobile%20Uploads/CF2E3A99-204E-441B-99BF-AB6CA6E1E103_zpsk052phtu.png (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/TJarv/media/Mobile%20Uploads/CF2E3A99-204E-441B-99BF-AB6CA6E1E103_zpsk052phtu.png.html)

Picked it up last week before I left for my trip to Tennessee

[CigarNut]

in 2006 my wife purchased a JCW MINI Cooper S that she custom painted "Princes Pink" -- being the Disney Fan that she is, the custom license plate is MNI MSE (Mini Mouse):

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=15006&d=1408297225

Yesterday she replace MINI Mouse with a 2014 328d xDrive:

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=15007&d=1408297475

Back in March I replaced my 2003 Highlander with a BMW M435i Convertible:

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=15008&d=1408297801

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=15009&d=1408297813

We are both thrilled with our cars :D

[ripper]

Traded in my beloved white Cadillac DeVille for my first foreign car -- Toyota Highlander AWD. Made in Georgetown KY, so I do not feel bad about buying foreign brand.
I like the Highlander. AWD makes for nimble driving when hills here are wet.
Now considering a 2015 Cadillac SRX.

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq302/bartripp/2012ToyotaHighlandershorelinebluepearl.jpg

[hammondc]

Michael...

Nice Bimmer. I am in love with the new 4 series. That and the new Corvette are my favorites on the road right now.

[Dave128]

Bart - we bought a Highlander Sport edition in 2010 (V6 AWD). Just hit 60K miles this weekend. Best vehicle we've had so far. Awesome in the snow. Love it.

[CigarNut]

We had a 2003 Highlander AWD and loved it. Just recently sold it for the BMW :)

[gettysburgfreak]

Finally got rid of my 2006 Lexus IS 350 for a black on black 2015 Audi A3. I have had it for a month now and love it.

http://i58.tinypic.com/11v32ir.jpg

http://i60.tinypic.com/qzlw6d.jpg

[mosesbotbol]

Recently picked this up as my new daily, a Lotus Evora. Handles like something that is hard to believe. The engine sounds like a dream and brakes that hard to beat. Not bad on the eyes either.

Haven't had a chance to take better pictures, so this is what'll have to do for now.

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh39/mosesbotbol/IMG_0868_zpsffdbfdd3.jpg

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh39/mosesbotbol/IMG_0866_zps181ae888.jpg

[Remo]

Nice ride Moses :tu

[mosesbotbol]

Nice ride Moses :tu

Thanks the lights in the interior look cool at night. This is my first manual transmission since 2007.

[jhedrick83]

Recently picked this up as my new daily, a Lotus Evora. Handles like something that is hard to believe. The engine sounds like a dream and brakes that hard to beat. Not bad on the eyes either.

Haven't had a chance to take better pictures, so this is what'll have to do for now.

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh39/mosesbotbol/IMG_0868_zpsffdbfdd3.jpg

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh39/mosesbotbol/IMG_0866_zps181ae888.jpg

:dr:dr

[Remo]

15044

I see a lot of cars that look like mine in your future Moses :lr

[Remo]

in 2006 my wife purchased a JCW MINI Cooper S that she custom painted "Princes Pink" -- being the Disney Fan that she is, the custom license plate is MNI MSE (Mini Mouse):

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=15006&d=1408297225

Yesterday she replace MINI Mouse with a 2014 328d xDrive:

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=15007&d=1408297475

Back in March I replaced my 2003 Highlander with a BMW M435i Convertible:

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=15008&d=1408297801

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=15009&d=1408297813

We are both thrilled with our cars :D

Beamer looks good Michael!

[4WheelVFR]

Not new, but here's a couple pics from Tail of the Dragon.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i229/4WheelVFR/561033.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i229/4WheelVFR/561034.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i229/4WheelVFR/561035.jpg

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i229/4WheelVFR/561036.jpg

[equetefue]

My new car is being lemoned out this coming tuesday at 9am so pics of new ride coming tuesday afternoon :D

[equetefue]

Lemon is out and here is the replacement. New CLS550

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d136/equetefue/th_92b3a8c3793c09f69d92060e91ee1884.jpg (http://s34.photobucket.com/albums/d136/equetefue/?action=view&current=92b3a8c3793c09f69d92060e91ee1884.jpg)

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d136/equetefue/th_8e21d02d34616e81eb6b19df81d59171.jpg (http://s34.photobucket.com/albums/d136/equetefue/?action=view&current=8e21d02d34616e81eb6b19df81d59171.jpg)

[Rockestone]

Nice car Edwin! I'd look good in that!:tu

[kelmac07]

Nice ride Edwin. :tu :tu

[billybarue]

'67 Chevy Impala SS Conveertible. Just pulled her home last week:

[RWhisenand]

Recently picked this up as my new daily, a Lotus Evora. Handles like something that is hard to believe. The engine sounds like a dream and brakes that hard to beat. Not bad on the eyes either.

Haven't had a chance to take better pictures, so this is what'll have to do for now.

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh39/mosesbotbol/IMG_0868_zpsffdbfdd3.jpg

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh39/mosesbotbol/IMG_0866_zps181ae888.jpg

Beautiful car Moses, I love the Lotus. I've driven an Exige, and an Elise S as a test drive. We were going to trade in our Boxster on one when we found out my wife was pregnant. Well we needed a back seat so she picked out a Lexus instead. I still love those cars, hope you have many miles of smiles with it!

[mosesbotbol]

Beautiful car Moses, I love the Lotus. I've driven an Exige, and an Elise S as a test drive. We were going to trade in our Boxster on one when we found out my wife was pregnant. Well we needed a back seat so she picked out a Lexus instead. I still love those cars, hope you have many miles of smiles with it!

The Evora has a back seat, look at this happy occupant!

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh39/mosesbotbol/LillyinLotus_zpsfc1915f2.jpg

[Remo]

Lemon is out and here is the replacement. New CLS550

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d136/equetefue/th_92b3a8c3793c09f69d92060e91ee1884.jpg (http://s34.photobucket.com/albums/d136/equetefue/?action=view&current=92b3a8c3793c09f69d92060e91ee1884.jpg)

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d136/equetefue/th_8e21d02d34616e81eb6b19df81d59171.jpg (http://s34.photobucket.com/albums/d136/equetefue/?action=view&current=8e21d02d34616e81eb6b19df81d59171.jpg)

Looks good bro!!

[mosesbotbol]

Lemon is out and here is the replacement. New CLS550

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d136/equetefue/th_92b3a8c3793c09f69d92060e91ee1884.jpg (http://s34.photobucket.com/albums/d136/equetefue/?action=view&current=92b3a8c3793c09f69d92060e91ee1884.jpg)

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d136/equetefue/th_8e21d02d34616e81eb6b19df81d59171.jpg (http://s34.photobucket.com/albums/d136/equetefue/?action=view&current=8e21d02d34616e81eb6b19df81d59171.jpg)

Nice. My co-worker went for 2nd CLS after the first lease expired a few months ago.

[equetefue]

Put 200 miles on it already and the car is pretty bad ass...very upscale inside and out. The attention to detail is impressive and the power is intoxicating. Loving the car so far

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d136/equetefue/fcad69270f8f1d904237cc95c56d354a.jpg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d136/equetefue/9f583927d86166fac3d10e91aece418a.jpg

[RWhisenand]

The Evora has a back seat, look at this happy occupant!

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh39/mosesbotbol/LillyinLotus_zpsfc1915f2.jpg

I love dogs with up ears, and while it has a back seat, I don't think that it's all that easy to load a baby into a car seat with the access allowed. Maybe when he is out of a car seat and can scamper into the back we can look at an Evora.

[mosesbotbol]

I love dogs with up ears, and while it has a back seat, I don't think that it's all that easy to load a baby into a car seat with the access allowed. Maybe when he is out of a car seat and can scamper into the back we can look at an Evora.

It's equal or easier to get stuff in the back seat than a 911 and the back seat is a bench, not buckets. This was one reason I went with the Evora; Lily wasn't digging the buck seats in the XK. Was considering a Vantage, but that had no back seat.

[mosesbotbol]

Picked this up about a week ago. It's a 2017 Jaguar XE 3.0 Supercharged R Sport. The day after I picked it up, I left the country and just got back. Haven't really driven it anywhere, but so far so good. Great handling and steering feel. Has every option you can think of

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh39/mosesbotbol/IMG_0462_zpsdtshmufv.jpg

[hammondc]

Those new Jaguars are some of the sexiest cars on the road now. That new F-Type is unreal.

[mosesbotbol]

Those new Jaguars are some of the sexiest cars on the road now. That new F-Type is unreal.

Was close on an F-Type, but thought we could wait 1.5 years (Volvo lease ends) for another pure sports car. I traded the Lotus in on the XE.

This one is very similar to F-Type with same engine as V6-S, same front suspension, similar rear suspension. XE is also the most aerodynamic Jag to date. The electric steering and adaptive dynamics make it feel like hydraulic style steering rack.

[Dave128]

Picked this up in April 2016. Absolutely love it.
BMW X6 xDrive35i

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=693&pictureid=9016
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=693&pictureid=9017
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=693&pictureid=9015

[mosesbotbol]

^^Nice^^

I am not big on BMW's (I don't buy German cars), but the X6 is one of their best designs! Really has some presence in person; style over utility. I also like Z4, 6 Grand Coupe, i3 and i8.

[Dave128]

We loved the look and feel of it. Something a little different. It seems to always catch people's eyes either while we're driving or just sitting in a parking lot.

[mosesbotbol]

We loved the look and feel of it. Something a little different. It seems to always catch people's eyes either while we're driving or just sitting in a parking lot.

My friend's with BMW's never had enough balls to get the X6... More like X3 or X5 for them.

[Dave128]

Speaking of balls....this X6 moves! 300hp twin turbo V6

[jonumberone]

I recently picked up a 2016 Jeep Wrangler.

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab234/jonumberone/Mobile%20Uploads/20160728_172407_zpsm7nuwywt.jpg

Almost immediately I had it lifted and added new wheels and tires.

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab234/jonumberone/Mobile%20Uploads/07e87346-fa75-4686-ad06-ea1b28116793_zpscrlrih5c.jpg

Then I added some personal touches.

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab234/jonumberone/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160823_091234_zpsw766heiw.jpg

I've been having a lot of fun with it.

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab234/jonumberone/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160907_160945_zpspwlkc5xh.jpg

[Dave128]

Nice ride, Dom. :tu

[bonjing]

Nice Jeep Dom! Sadly if I had a Jeep, I wouldn't want it to get dirty.

[4WheelVFR]

Very nice Jeep!

[kelmac07]

Dom, never saw you as a Jeep guy. Nice ride though.

[AdamJoshua]

Very nice, Dom and love the decal :tu

[jonumberone]

Thanks, guys!

[Steve]

Big TESS hit a milestone last night...
http://oldchurchbbq.com/sharedpictures/2016-09-21_200k%20Miles/2016-09-21_200k%20Miles.jpg

[boyd45]

Good to see a thread about rides. I'm in the process of acquiring this 2001 Mustang cobra SVT, been wanting one ever since. Just happy to finally found a nice one.

[GTS21]

This one just passed quality validation and is ready to ship... One of the last built Vipers

[4WheelVFR]

That is a great looking car.

[ksknnr]

My wife rented this for me for a day as a fathers day gift.

[bonjing]

Nice looking cars everyone!

[boyd45]

My wife rented this for me for a day as a fathers day gift.

Awesome ride man, you are a lucky guy! A previous neighbor got one it is stunning especially when he got new Toyo tires (http://4wheelonline.com/Toyo_Tires.202664) on it. I dig those wheels.

[pnoon]

Awesome ride man, you are a lucky guy! A previous neighbor got one it is stunning especially when he got new Toyo tires (http://4wheelonline.com/Toyo_Tires.202664) on it. I dig those wheels.

Are you a tire salesman or a cigar smoker? Just curious.
:)

[mosesbotbol]

Vette's offer a lot for the money, but I just don't warm up to them. It's either Shelby GT350 or Viper for the best America sports cars (not including the exotic/super car stuff).

[massphatness]

This one just passed quality validation and is ready to ship... One of the last built Vipers

My fantasy car when I was younger

[mosesbotbol]

Here's my new ride, an Aston Martin.

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[mosesbotbol]

one more picture
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[Weelok]

My mid life crisis car.

https://s1.postimg.org/1v1zla8byn/2_BFBAAB3-9967-425_E-82_D3-7_EA22974314_B.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

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https://s1.postimg.org/5twn8h936n/986_A1435-9_FEC-4950-_BB68-3_B0_FA56352_BE.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

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[bonjing]

Dave, very nice! Are you getting the whole car done or just front?

[AdamJoshua]

Congrats, Dave!

Here's my midlife crisis car ... well I get to ride in the back at least.

https://img0.etsystatic.com/121/0/12395705/il_570xN.937043080_d4wr.jpg

[Weelok]

Dave, very nice! Are you getting the whole car done or just front?

I did the front of the car through vendors, mirrors, and door handles. The material was a new Suntek Ultra film that came with a 10 year warranty. He had Xpel as well but recommended the Suntek as same thickness but more pliable and easier to keep adhesion on the panel edges. So far so good.

I have sped a little bit in Nevada on Hwy 80 as someone wanted to push me a bit tailgating at 90 mph so I opened it up. He couldn’t keep up and I pulled away easing off at 127 mph. After that little exercise, he got in line as he got to see what he wanted. The limit is 80 mph which is plenty fast but play time for a bit I suppose.

[billybarue]

Here’s the last project - my 2nd Lieutenant car in the AF.

[afranco]

Very nice Dave !!

[mmblz]

Fun day!

[icehog3]

Here's my new ride, an Aston Martin.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/CHsn_LpUKHe9rCg1wSgta5n09byFfiYJPlAeE28Oiybti7IRu5 OEutLN6lQogTxV88OxdYffadfYcvMeDXHjGJB1BUnPlay-Iwk1gcrmkuD8hDntFO6l1_YiqUQadjZnSnTS7Bffov6YCaNsqr w502VHlnmh9CrS8oPg7K6SM7f4i7XHexQcvEg5R506mwzVv1xX g-LftIUD_XNQfEXXIVZzZ-VGGIYW6o-c7ZUZTlrq0z2Bvms8fbrXh2cUFd5cdiZyARrU-lDUslZH6t1Kja-7qwugchAwge9iU_CdXgpC3FYNobCGPZ144ckYHgDM5jYdZCFZQ 18BkkcPWcUZ-rHIVhlqtAudtJ0ekT8su-LqJtPV3lCKZlC-PVaMHyZxoJjxUaGWksBEyAEN5sAOKQ8ReReC_yX8x4h0cFY4-CHZdeK8NWevlcDC8rjYA3n2CBzwcWsIdL1-GSqKpduGb97FuQTzAkqU7DSPOWRc8x1eaygzgkSIdZcZtgEmHF PTJmd085G3_P6KEJyA-UzM3MmP_buPjg_6X3vpOXU0xMVn8MV3F_cu0Z9Bt-h-Wv8SCWfKj94YOcKf2loLs6wYg1hdDaIpG7NMH-vVdT90RQ=w1266-h949-no

It's awfully small.....

[markem]

It's awfully small.....

dang near invisible.

[The Poet]

dang near invisible.

It's the James Bond model, and supposed to be invisible. :D

[icehog3]

Oh, then I have two. The pictures are below:



























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[mosesbotbol]

It's awfully small.....

Two seat with very little storage behind the seat. Decent size trunk all considered, but yes it is small.

I am shopping for an Aston Martin Rapide instead. I realize I need more utility now than when I had a two seat the last time (12+ years ago). Who knew I wouldn't have same needs now as then? The Lotus at least had a back seat for the dog. Our dog seems to be calling shots...

That and I just don't get to do real sports car driving much. Roads are usually congested and the Aston drives best when you get on it. Seldom do the road allow for much "get on it". The clutch is heavy on the Vantage compared to the few other competing manuals.

[mosesbotbol]

Fun day!

Palmer?

[Navydoc]

Had a Fabspeed exhaust installed....car sounds sic in the tunnels :) Anybody else have mods on their baby?

[dijit]

Had a Fabspeed exhaust installed....car sounds sic in the tunnels :) Anybody else have mods on their baby?

Very nice. Is that a Huracan?

[Weelok]

Had a Fabspeed exhaust installed....car sounds sic in the tunnels :) Anybody else have mods on their baby?

ooohhh, nice, no mods on my car but I like the look of the quad exhaust pipes!!!!

[mosesbotbol]

Had a Fabspeed exhaust installed....car sounds sic in the tunnels :) Anybody else have mods on their baby?

Your setup looks insane!

I have Velocity AP decats installed on my Aston. They replace the passive CATs that are not monitored. I am retaining the factory exhaust. I wanted to preserve the factory sound, but get more power and more sound.

Fabspeed also makes parts for Aston, but Velocity AP is more popular among Aston owners. I think each marque has the preferred vendor even though multiple brands are available. Fabspeed seems more popular with Italian marques, especially Maserati.

[mmblz]

Palmer?

Oops missed this...
http://www.clubmotorsports.com

Really beautiful new track.

[Navydoc]

Very nice. Is that a Huracan?

Yes a 2016 model

[Navydoc]

Oops missed this...
http://www.clubmotorsports.com

Really beautiful new track.

That track looks awesome! Now I just need a transport vehicle to get my car there

[dijit]

That track looks awesome! Now I just need a transport vehicle to get my car there

Once you get that transport you should come out here to Putnam Park race track.

http://www.putnampark.com/

[shilala]

I just picked up some new scratches for my 2010 Traverse.
A couple O2 sensors last summer.
I got a new air mattress for the back on sale this fall.
I take it camping ala dirty woman. We can watch dvd's in the back.
It's swank. A little gamey smelling, but it's an extension of disgusting self, so you'll have that.

Just imagine a picture of a car that looks like a big, white, gas company school bus.

[icehog3]

I just picked up some new scratches for my 2010 Traverse.
A couple O2 sensors last summer.
I got a new air mattress for the back on sale this fall.
I take it camping ala dirty woman. We can watch dvd's in the back.
It's swank. A little gamey smelling, but it's an extension of disgusting self, so you'll have that.

Just imagine a picture of a car that looks like a big, white, gas company school bus.

Actual footage of Scott tempting a young maiden into his love-mobile.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1vEdlD59mQ

[jonumberone]

Actual footage of Scott tempting a young maiden into his love-mobile.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1vEdlD59mQ

Was she a great big fat person?

[icehog3]

Was she a great big fat person?

:noon

[mmblz]

Fun

[T.G]

Fun

Nothing like that thrill at 17 mph.

Go Speed Racer! Go!








:D

[mmblz]

Nothing like that thrill at 17 mph.

Go Speed Racer! Go!








:D

ROFL yeah yeah - look to the right :sl

[Flynnster]

Nothing like that thrill at 17 mph.

Go Speed Racer! Go!








:D

:r:r:r

[mosesbotbol]

My newest ride, an Aston Martin Rapide.

https://s20.postimg.cc/qvkf5prf1/rapide_in_driveway.jpg

https://s20.postimg.cc/fvpkj5pu5/Capture.jpg

[CigarNut]

Very cool!

[4WheelVFR]

Beautiful! Just curious, did you cross shop the Panamera when looking at the Rapide?

[mosesbotbol]

Beautiful! Just curious, did you cross shop the Panamera when looking at the Rapide?

No I did not. I do not like the looks of the Panamera. The difference in price & quality is pretty far apart.

I considered a Ferrari California and Aston Martin DB9/Virage. I need a useful back seat which lacks in DB9.

The Rapide is a great balance between a regular car and sports car. Really has dual personalities. Once sport and adaptive dampening is turned on, it's a real performer around corners and the engine sounds awesome. Better steering feel than most full sports car I have driven (outside of other British sports cars). Haven't driven a modern German car that has the same tactile and quick steering response. Got 11 mpg on the hwy! I think I could get a little better mileage if tried.

[4WheelVFR]

We're thinking of upgrading soon and I've really been eyeing the Panamera, even though the looks take some getting used to. We love our Volvo, especially with the awd and V8, but it's about time to retire it I think. Would love to consider a Rapide, but I think finding a good pre-owned one may be difficult on our budget and the lack of support for servicing around us would be a big issue as well.

[mosesbotbol]

We're thinking of upgrading soon and I've really been eyeing the Panamera, even though the looks take some getting used to. We love our Volvo, especially with the awd and V8, but it's about time to retire it I think. Would love to consider a Rapide, but I think finding a good pre-owned one may be difficult on our budget and the lack of support for servicing around us would be a big issue as well.

Why not go for the Volvo S90 all decked out? Beautiful car inside and out. We had an S60 which was leased and ended in February. Once our Jaguar lease is up, we are considering another Volvo. I like V90 as well. The styling inside and out is really great and they use nice materials inside the car.

What is your locale? How far or close is the nearest Aston dealer? I bought the Rapide from a CA and had it shipped to MA. It was a one owner from Beverly Hills. I waited over 6 months for the local dealer to find a Rapide and none ever came around. Once I bought the Rapide, a month or so later they get one on trade in... Figures. I would much prefer to buy local, but that can't be assured. There are two dealers in New England, and the one I use only have 50 Rapide's in their system. The car has been for sale 8 years; so it is pretty rare. Several of my car friends have never seen one in person.

[4WheelVFR]

We drove an S90 a while back and it really didn't suit us. Our S80 has the V8 and sports package which makes it fairly sporty for what it is, and the V8 sounds fantastic lol. We've driven a recent 7 series which we didn't like at all and I just drove an E60 M5 couple weeks ago. The M5 seemed to fit us better but I hated the SMG tranny and my Wife refuses to drive a manual......sigh. I guess we'll keep checking out other cars at our leisure and if nothing really comes up, we're ok with that. We really do like our Volvo and the lack of a car payment is really nice.
As for Aston, I really don't know where the nearest dealer is offhand. We live about 2 hrs South of St.Louis which isn't really close to anything.

[mosesbotbol]

A Bentley Mulsanne would be nice. A buddy has one and likes it. Are there any indy repair places near you that could work on an Aston?

[shark]

Actual footage of Scott tempting a young maiden into his love-mobile.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1vEdlD59mQ


https://youtu.be/Jm86I_kezVY

[icehog3]

https://youtu.be/Jm86I_kezVY

Love that song. Took you 13 weeks to come up with that response though? :r ;s

[shark]

Love that song. Took you 13 weeks to come up with that response though? :r ;s


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[mmblz]

We're thinking of upgrading soon and I've really been eyeing the Panamera, even though the looks take some getting used to. We love our Volvo, especially with the awd and V8, but it's about time to retire it I think. Would love to consider a Rapide, but I think finding a good pre-owned one may be difficult on our budget and the lack of support for servicing around us would be a big issue as well.

Dealership gave me a brand new Panamera recently as a loaner. I think it might have been a "4" but not positive. Have to say it felt really big and not so nimble. Naturally it is bigger than my car, but when I drove a Cayenne I didn't have that same reaction - I loved the Cayenne.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Events/NHMS-PCA-DE-April-2018/i-M6nMRv2/0/d0b71ad7/L/2018042812523581-IMG_0534-L.jpg

[4WheelVFR]

Dealership gave me a brand new Panamera recently as a loaner. I think it might have been a "4" but not positive. Have to say it felt really big and not so nimble. Naturally it is bigger than my car, but when I drove a Cayenne I didn't have that same reaction - I loved the Cayenne.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Events/NHMS-PCA-DE-April-2018/i-M6nMRv2/0/d0b71ad7/L/2018042812523581-IMG_0534-L.jpg

Damn, I guess we just need to drive more cars. We're just all over the place with what we want......we need like 6 cars but can only have 2 lol. I wonder how well our daughter would fit in the back of a 911......:hm

[mmblz]

Damn, I guess we just need to drive more cars. We're just all over the place with what we want......we need like 6 cars but can only have 2 lol. I wonder how well our daughter would fit in the back of a 911......:hm

Young kids fit great! My oldest daughter is 10 and she is probably just reaching the point where she will start to feel cramped in another year or two.

[4WheelVFR]

Young kids fit great! My oldest daughter is 10 and she is probably just reaching the point where she will start to feel cramped in another year or two.

Our daughter is just over 3 so she's got a lot of time left to grow into it. I heard the cabriolet is a little more cramped in the back due to the back seat being a tad less reclined. Have you found this to be true?

[mmblz]

Our daughter is just over 3 so she's got a lot of time left to grow into it. I heard the cabriolet is a little more cramped in the back due to the back seat being a tad less reclined. Have you found this to be true?

Haven't sat in a hard top.... cab back seat is absolutely uncomfortable for an adult... max of a mile or two without triggering a visit to the chiropractor.

[mosesbotbol]

Dealership gave me a brand new Panamera recently as a loaner. I think it might have been a "4" but not positive. Have to say it felt really big and not so nimble. Naturally it is bigger than my car, but when I drove a Cayenne I didn't have that same reaction - I loved the Cayenne.

A friend got one as loaner too and he said the same exact thing. Between the looks and reviews I was all set on the Panamera.