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Nice. Subtle, yet aggressive. Like the chin spoiler.

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Man, I could stare at one of these all day. Just something about Astons and their unabashed cool-ness. Sex on wheels

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Although; I think I prefer the DBS to the new Vanquish, subtle as their differences may be.


Absolutely! I love that car. If I ever have room for a toy/spare car, that is a candidate.

I don't care if they are the red-headed stepchild of the (original) super car community; I like 'em.

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Any pics from other angles for that Saleen? Initial response, from seeing the front end only: [looks like something from] Chrysler

Before I read the caption and at very first blush I thought it was a Camaro.

-b.

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I said goodbye to my Cavalier, that had been good to me since college, the other day and picked this up as my new daily. After further inspection, I found it needs a new air filter. This was on my to-do list anyway but I was wondering if a K&N drop-in filter is worth that added cost over an OEM filter?

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Personally, I don't think it would be worth it as the gains will be miniscule, if any at all. If it had a big ol' v8, then different story! Unless that is a turbo, any significant gains will cost an arm and a leg. Stay stock for the most part, and put the nicest tires you can afford on it. Tires are THE biggest cost effective gain you can get.

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I said goodbye to my Cavalier, that had been good to me since college, the other day and picked this up as my new daily. After further inspection, I found it needs a new air filter. This was on my to-do list anyway but I was wondering if a K&N drop-in filter is worth that added cost over an OEM filter?

yeah don't even bother. turbo cars for sure.

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Nope! No k&n for turbo cars! The oil vapor from the filter tends to foul the MAF sensor causing all kinds of issues. Plus, at least on my turbo wrx, dynos show a HP loss from going to k&n filters vs good old paper ones. Oh, and they do NOT clean the air as well as a paper filter. Purolator is all I use.

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I used a K&N open element on my eclipse. It may have been the open element that made the difference. You just can't soak the thing. I did occasionally clean my MAF though. I prob wouldn't bother with a drop in. I have one in my Camaro too but I could do without it. I bought it with it.

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Since I decided to stay on a budget for now, I went with the OEM air filter. Thanks for the input and it's the 2.3L NA engine. As for tires, I'll get to those eventually since this 3 came with a set of generic all-seasons. Was looking at Hankook Ventus for down the road when I have the funds.

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If you can do it, tirerack.com is currently closing out the hankook ventus v12 (summer tires). It wasn't my first choice at all, but for half price, VERY worth it. I don't think their stock will hold out for long, so time is of the essence. My 205/55 16 came out to $290 shipped for all four. I can't even find generic tires for that price!

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I said goodbye to my Cavalier, that had been good to me since college, the other day and picked this up as my new daily. After further inspection, I found it needs a new air filter. This was on my to-do list anyway but I was wondering if a K&N drop-in filter is worth that added cost over an OEM filter?

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I have the Mazdaspeed3 with the turbo 2.3L MZR engine and my car is completely stock. But I did change the tires from Bridgestone RE050 to Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position. That made a noticeable gain in accelerating, stopping and cornering traction. This is my first Mazda and it currently has 55,000 miles with no issues. One of my buddies has a Speed3 as well and has over 250,000 miles on his. So, I would say these cars should hold together ok.

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Hey guys I just wanted to let you know I'm making my first official stock car racing appearance next Saturday. Yeah its the lowest possible division, but its something. :)

Wow congrats, gotta start somewhere! Let us know how ya do!

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Hey guys I just wanted to let you know I'm making my first official stock car racing appearance next Saturday. Yeah its the lowest possible division, but its something. :)

Awesome man!

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Dude. Why are these guys not in the booth with DW? I might actually want to watch a NASCAR race then... :p

So the Japanese commentators words for the "big one" nascar wreck is GOJIRA CRASSSSSSSHHHHHAAAAAA?

Those Japanese broadcasters know how to do it!

It's just too bad that's not the actual commentary.

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