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    Took A 2016 Ford Mustang For A Drive

    in General Automotive Discussion

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    Yeah those cars sell more in Europe, Mustang is all 'Murican yee hawww. Bit too expensive though, better off with a WRX :P.

    Saw a wrx in showroom recently. Great value for money, will consider closely when my focus ST is due for replacement.

    Also noticed the turbo 2 litre they use in the WRX is the same base NA engine that is in the BRZ/86. Now they've strapped a turbo to that engine, I reckon the turbo will soon turn up in the BRZ (son of rajab help us).

    Took A 2016 Ford Mustang For A Drive

    in General Automotive Discussion

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    My boss got one of the first ones into the country (his wife works at a dealership).

    Personally I like them. Bit 'kitsch' but cool too. Design seems to be completely different to focus/mondeo/fiesta school of thought.

    I don't even mind the 4cylinder variant. Not far off v8 performance.

    It's aching for an exhaust and fiddle with turbos. Reckon it'd make a good drift car. Can imagine a red bull logo on one.

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    Nissan Is Buying 34% Of Mitsubishi!

    in General Automotive Discussion

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    Hate to predict a marriage of something boring to make them lots of money... Like lancer + pulsar common platform.

    Maybe It will enable them to do something innovative with hybrid or battery tech?

    I just hope it prolongs / revitalises the EVO heritage. Shitsubishi needs a hero car. God help them for releasing the new Pajero. So ugly. MUST have been designed for the Asian markets.

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    Dry Paint Flakes Contaminating Motor Oil

    in General Maintenance

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    I had pickup blocked from powder coat on rocker covers ( no it wasn't my doing). Killed the engine.

    Paint shouldn't be a problem, but if you have flakes - remove rocker covers, Clean it asap and get camera in sump to look at pickup.

    I cleaned the pickup twice and it still ended up starving the bottom end of the block.

    Daily Driver For Track Thrashing

    in General Automotive Discussion

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    If you're considering Megane 265, then also look at the focus ST which has 4 doors. The torque steer is annoying in the ST & a tad more space would be desirable. Can be purchased for low $20's.

    I also have an mx5 and r33 GTST. There's a simple pleasure in thrashing the crap out of the mx5 and not having anything to fix after a day out, as opposed to the GTST which always needs maintenance. It's not as quick, but it is fun.

    I regret selling my previous r32 GTR. it has a nostalgic value that I really miss & they are appreciating in value.

    Here's another thought... What about a turbo ford sedan, do some cheap mods and daily/track it? Not as cool as an EVO or STI, but Parts are cheap and a good suspension setup with tyres will go a long way. Use the GTR as a backup if the daily is laid up.

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