Automobiles

[GonaSovereign]

Interestingly enough none of these 2 cars are offered in the US as I guess the sport wagon "sport car" is not really popular there. Anyway, curious if anyone drives one.

North Americans (for the most part) don't understand wagons or hatches. They certainly don't know what a sport version is. At least, that's what the US distros for VW, Audi and a few others think. Very sad.

[GonaSovereign]

They actually do the Golf R in wagon here :) Too small though and not nearly as cool to drive.

Strangely, the Golf R wagon variant is apparently coming to North America. It'd be nice, but I'd choose the S4 wagon for the extra cash.

[Lionel]

North Americans (for the most part) don't understand wagons or hatches. They certainly don't know what a sport version is. At least, that's what the US distros for VW, Audi and a few others think. Very sad.

Yeah, makes me want to get the A4 Avant even more :)

[sk_tle]

Yeah, makes me want to get the RS4 Avant even more :)

Fixed it for you.

[Lionel]

Fixed it for you.

Nope, the RS4 is the opposite of a sleeper.

[Scott G.]

Nope, the RS4 is the opposite of a sleeper.

Do what Uncle Bob did, put Chevy badges on your Audi.
5000 Quattro with Chevy badges & NASCAR license plate frame.

[sk_tle]

Nope, the RS4 is the opposite of a sleeper.

The other Audis are though. They scream the I would like to purchase a personnality because I'm too lazy to have one in the first place motto.

Although the same thing applies to most of the WV group I think I'd drive a Skoda RS combi before any non RS audi.

[Lionel]

Go test drive that S4, this could change your mind :)

[nahtnoj]

I'm still looking for an S2000, but in the meantime have been drawn to the second generation Toyota MR2...

Going to check out a high mileage 91 w/o t-top soon. Perfect candidate for the 3.5 liter V6 swap.

[j44ke]

more photos on my instagram but im making headway on project stupid. lots of 1 off parts and a goal of 750hp.

This is getting nuts and should have a thread of its own. We need the whole story I think. And lots of photos.

[mmoore]

Not a whole lot of a story... but if you have interest I can make a thread somewhere on here.

[thomas]

What is with those exhaust pipes???

And what's this about a Golf R station wagon coming to US? Tell me more...

[j44ke]

Not a whole lot of a story... but if you have interest I can make a thread somewhere on here.

Is the right wheel well cut away from the car now or is that just an illusion of some sort?

[mmoore]

What is with those exhaust pipes???

They allow me to change the turbocharger on my engine for one that will allow me to make in excess of 100% more power.

Is the right wheel well cut away from the car now or is that just an illusion of some sort?

Illusion. I was considering an inner fender modification with those pieces of formed metal but have put that on the back burner for the time being.

[rwsaunders]

When I spotted it, I told my wife that I knew that it would have a Dead decal.

[chrisn]

A good friend had a Focus RS for 3 months, but sold it saying it was too 'over engineered' and that you had to drive outrageously fast (on UK roads) to get it to dance. He's a pretty fussy and very advanced driver and has owned everything from Caterhams/Lotus/911/S2000/Mitsubishi Evos etc etc so I rate his opinion. His current favourite is the fiesta ST which he says is a much better pure drivers car. I had a go in his RS (literally just 10 mins) and it seemed pretty rapid, although I think it really needs some track time to get the most out of it.

My next door neighbour owns several car dealerships in the UK including some Alfa ones. He has regular access to a 4C, and when I see him come home in a QF I'll know that they are now widely available in the UK. Maybe you'll get them sooner (I'm assuming you're in the US)

So the Alfa Guilia QF finally arrived. Heard it coming up the drive before I saw it. While the 4C looks great but sounds a bit gruff, this looks quite discreet but sounds amazing. 500+ bhp / 0 - 60 in 3.9 sces.

[Lionel]

Awesome!

[rmplum]

The optional Sparco carbon seats on the QF are pretty killer.

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[72gmc]

500+ bhp / 0 - 60 in 3.9 sces.

spilled coffee. That's what these numbers say to me.

[funcrusher]

spilled coffee. That's what these numbers say to me.

you need more than 443 lb-ft for spilled coffee