Car-spotting thread

UtahJoe said:
Jesse at Bluesky restoration can def. do the suspension work you need.

you dont want to do a butcher job on the carpet or you just dont want to do it because its a huge pain in the ass? The latter is acceptable 🙂 Do the carpet on my 67 was one of the hardest parts on the entire restoration when I think about it
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Both, it will be a pita leading to frustration then a horrible result. I'll stop by Bluesky as they're not far from my work
 
Today's cruise - passed to Lambo Hurracans going the opposite direction. Then on the way back, this black car zipped by - either a Ferrari or McLaren:

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Turning around in North Port, saw a new "unmarked" (i.e. barely visible lettering on the side) SUV. Doesn't show in the pic (SUV far left) but it was maroon color. Never saw a cop car that color before. Sneaky

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Mustang club meeting tonight. So one of our members sold his 2012 Shelby Super Snake with 3800 miles on it for $110,000 cash, then bought a 2021 Mach I. A little bit of a downgrade. First one I've seen and they do look nice. He said he was looking at GT500s but they are going for $30K over MSRP. Even the Mach I in blue is $10K over, he managed to get white for $2K under. First thing he is going to do is Whipple supercharge the motor.

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rick81721 said:
Mustang club meeting tonight. So one of our members sold his 2012 Shelby Super Snake with 3800 miles on it for $110,000 cash, then bought a 2021 Mach I. A little bit of a downgrade. First one I've seen and they do look nice. He said he was looking at GT500s but they are going for $30K over MSRP. Even the Mach I in blue is $10K over, he managed to get white for $2K under. First thing he is going to do is Whipple supercharge the motor.

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That is one area where ICE wins out over EV. Other than weight reduction, there is little you can do for performance on an EV. With ICE, there are no limits. A group of Mustangs in a club will have varying 1/4 times. A group of Model 3's will all be about the same (Performance).
 
JerseyPete said:
That is one area where ICE wins out over EV. Other than weight reduction, there is little you can do for performance on an EV. With ICE, there are no limits. A group of Mustangs in a club will have varying 1/4 times. A group of Model 3's will all be about the same (Performance).
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well I agree with you in the sense of "Tesla" who are overloads about modifying their vehicles and make it near impossible. I feel like ford/gm/chrysler will continue to support the aftermarket...not sure what exactly that would look like on an "electric mustang" but I think it possible.

That said...as impressive as a model s plaid might be....The current record for an electric powered anything (dragster) is 7.48 @ 202mph....which is fast, but in the grand scheme of drag racing...there are pump gas, drag radial cars running that fast. So it will be interesting to see what happens if/when the factories drive some racing efforts
 
UtahJoe said:
well I agree with you in the sense of "Tesla" who are overloads about modifying their vehicles and make it near impossible. I feel like ford/gm/chrysler will continue to support the aftermarket...not sure what exactly that would look like on an "electric mustang" but I think it possible.

That said...as impressive as a model s plaid might be....The current record for an electric powered anything (dragster) is 7.48 @ 202mph....which is fast, but in the grand scheme of drag racing...there are pump gas, drag radial cars running that fast. So it will be interesting to see what happens if/when the factories drive some racing efforts
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I'm keeping my eye on the s650 mustang hybrid - coyote v8 driving the rear wheels, 2 electric motors driving the front wheels. Gotta be at least 600 hp to the wheels.
 
I used to hop up my electric r/c cars using higher powered batteries, different turn motors, modified motors, and different electronic speed controls. I'm sure a company can figure out how to "break in" to a Tesla and do the same. Maybe there already is someone doing it?
 
@EJphotos not sure about changing aftermarket motors but there are shops that can upgrade your battery and reprogram you car to accept the higher spec battery. But it’s all OEM parts. Of course Other non drivetrain bits like suspension and bumper kits are out there.

Neighbors dad pulled up in his new car last night. It’s been 30 years since his last car purchase for himself.
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THATmanMANNY said:
@EJphotos not sure about changing aftermarket motors but there are shops that can upgrade your battery and reprogram you car to accept the higher spec battery. But it’s all OEM parts. Of course Other non drivetrain bits like suspension and bumper kits are out there.

Neighbors dad pulled up in his new car last not. It’s been 30 hrs since his last car purchase for himself.
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70 Mach 1...cant see what engine is in it, shaker assemblies were available on most of the engines

@icebiker i was planning on it, then I saw rain... Try again next week
 
rick81721 said:
Saw the latest leading candidate for the most ridiculous vehicle ever. Caddy SUV monster "truck"

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And then a few minutes later, an EU Audi with 2 plates - German (?) underneath and a FL plate over top. Have never seen that before. Is that kosher @Carson ?

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Debatable in NJ. It's kind of improper display, but if the FL tag is fully readable then it's probably not worth the effort. I've never read any case law on the matter. Likely depends on the situation and testimony of the officer.
 
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