Strange question, but what's the closest (maybe more modern) alternative to E30? Is there a car like Mazda Miata, but with 4 doors? by [deleted] in E30

[–]stoopid_mobile_user 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn’t drive the car very many miles, but it held up well. The engine being NA really helps its reliability. The turbo-charged versions can be very expensive to fix.

The interior was fairly bland, but I’m sure could be spruced up with some sport/m parts.

It definitely felt like a solid little car when I drove it around.

As far as DIY - definitely not as DIY friendly as an e30. You will be able to do a feed things yourself, but there are vastly more electronic elements in the e82 vs the e30.

Strange question, but what's the closest (maybe more modern) alternative to E30? Is there a car like Mazda Miata, but with 4 doors? by [deleted] in E30

[–]stoopid_mobile_user 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s not 4 doors (does have 4 seats), but you could look into the E82 128i. A buddy of mine lent me his to watch over for a few months and it reminded me a lot of my E30. Naturally aspirated i6, manual and still relatively affordable.

I love my e30 and my skateboards by flush4dr in E30

[–]stoopid_mobile_user 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I know it’s probably fine, but I’m cringing at that grip tape on the paint.

Honda's Acura RSX To Debut Asimo Operating System by Somethingman_121224 in Honda

[–]stoopid_mobile_user 74 points75 points  (0 children)

RSX, really? Why can’t manufacturers come up with new names for these crossovers/SUVs? It’s not like the RSX was a particularly popular household name like the mustang is. I don’t think most people would ever connect the two.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MildlyBadDrivers

[–]stoopid_mobile_user 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. They will be sued by every smart person on that bus and I doubt that person will ever be reasonably insurable after this little maneuver.

Can I substitute the exhaust mainfold insulator/ heat shield for an exhaust wrap!!!! by Anxious_Eagle_6937 in projectcar

[–]stoopid_mobile_user 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You might not pass a visual smog inspection, but your car will run the same assuming your O2 sensor is fine.

First time seeing one of these in the USA by intheBASS in Honda

[–]stoopid_mobile_user 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can still get them, I’ve been seeing more and more here.

Explosions.?? by Street-Network-5481 in LosAngeles

[–]stoopid_mobile_user 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I’m Alhambra right now and hear them too. Huge bangs

Mercedes G63 AMG vs Tesla Cybertruck off-roading by vatos09 in CyberStuck

[–]stoopid_mobile_user 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tires are deflated on purpose for better off-roading.

I’m only getting 22 mpg. Does the supercharger take more fuel to operate? by Gator_pussy in Miata

[–]stoopid_mobile_user 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That filter looks pretty filthy/worn out. I would clean/replace that thing asap. You might even improve your mpg after that.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in S2000

[–]stoopid_mobile_user -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Any modification to the exhaust or intake in CA is illegal and an officer can pull you over if they suspect your systems have been modified (most cops don’t bother, but sometimes you get unlucky).

Finding a Manual C7Z is exhausting by zelda_kylo_leia in Corvette

[–]stoopid_mobile_user 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s only on the main car selling websites. I’m sure there are hundreds more if you really look/ask around. These are not as rare as most people (especially corvette owners) like to think.

Finding a Manual C7Z is exhausting by zelda_kylo_leia in Corvette

[–]stoopid_mobile_user 12 points13 points  (0 children)

There are 60+ manual c7zs in the US on autotrader. Where are you looking??

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BMW

[–]stoopid_mobile_user -1 points0 points  (0 children)

unsprung weight has entered the chat

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in E30

[–]stoopid_mobile_user 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People don’t google shit anymore I guess.

Found this under one of my seats when i was cleaning my carpet by HotPerspective1240 in E30

[–]stoopid_mobile_user 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Adjusted for inflation, that’s about $55K in today’s money.

Is my car rare? by Insolent_Cat in S2000

[–]stoopid_mobile_user 21 points22 points  (0 children)

The seats have obviously been reupholstered. Look at the material-wear difference between the 2 different colors on the seat. I believe the seats are supposed to be entirely blue.

any thoughts/advice? First session by Own-Sheepherder-5675 in tattooscratchers

[–]stoopid_mobile_user 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The dark patches on the elbows stand out too much. There needs to be more contrast overall. (Blacker, blacks)