Kamry XSE impressions and further updates
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if it makes you feel any better, the stock tires on my mk7 spins in 3rd gear in rain, something like a gay04 mk6 would. I feel like i should upgrade to 235's, as knowing I have 15 mm spacers all around, it rubs a little on the front.maxtdi wrote:
My key is fucking body colored
Like why the fuck, they spent money on this and not real tires...
Also don't forget, no spare tire and shit-flats.
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That BS E-LSD thing really only helps under cornering.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Because most people that buy those things want to show off the key. They DGAF about tahrs.maxtdi wrote:
My key is fucking body colored
Like why the fuck, they spent money on this and not real tires...
At one of my early jerbs in CA, I worked with this tool manager guy who loved BMWs. Every stereotype covered. He'd come to every meeting a few minutes late...and always say "sorry I'm late" while sitting down, and simultaneously putting his keys on the table, making sure everyone could see the BMW fob, roundel up every time.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Detroit wrote:Because most people that buy those things want to show off the key. They DGAF about tahrs.maxtdi wrote:
My key is fucking body colored
Like why the fuck, they spent money on this and not real tires...
At one of my early jerbs in CA, I worked with this tool manager guy who loved BMWs. Every stereotype covered. He'd come to every meeting a few minutes late...and always say "sorry I'm late" while sitting down, and simultaneously putting his keys on the table, making sure everyone could see the BMW fob, roundel up every time.
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I think I'm kinda done with front wheel drive as a whole, unless it's separated as a daily/winter beater.Detroit wrote:That BS E-LSD thing really only helps under cornering.
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I also put my keys on the table, since I keep it in my pocket. But the difference is, I "show" off the buttons and not the logo. I did have one asian girl thought my mk6 keys (aka typical vw fob) that it was a BMWDetroit wrote:Because most people that buy those things want to show off the key. They DGAF about tahrs.maxtdi wrote:
My key is fucking body colored
Like why the fuck, they spent money on this and not real tires...
At one of my early jerbs in CA, I worked with this tool manager guy who loved BMWs. Every stereotype covered. He'd come to every meeting a few minutes late...and always say "sorry I'm late" while sitting down, and simultaneously putting his keys on the table, making sure everyone could see the BMW fob, roundel up every time.
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Detroit wrote:Because most people that buy those things want to show off the key. They DGAF about tahrs.maxtdi wrote:
My key is fucking body colored
Like why the fuck, they spent money on this and not real tires...
At one of my early jerbs in CA, I worked with this tool manager guy who loved BMWs. Every stereotype covered. He'd come to every meeting a few minutes late...and always say "sorry I'm late" while sitting down, and simultaneously putting his keys on the table, making sure everyone could see the BMW fob, roundel up every time.
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No such thing.maxtdi wrote:This had the real oneDetroit wrote:That BS E-LSD thing really only helps under cornering.
The "real one" is an electronically controlled locker. It's one wheel peel unless the computer tells it otherwise, which is under cornering mostly.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Detroit wrote:No such thing.maxtdi wrote: This had the real one
The "real one" is an electronically controlled locker. It's one wheel peel unless the computer tells it otherwise, which is under cornering mostly.
Wait a min last I checked the mk7 got a mechanical one ?!
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Detroit wrote:Because most people that buy those things want to show off the key. They DGAF about tahrs.maxtdi wrote:
My key is fucking body colored
Like why the fuck, they spent money on this and not real tires...
At one of my early jerbs in CA, I worked with this tool manager guy who loved BMWs. Every stereotype covered. He'd come to every meeting a few minutes late...and always say "sorry I'm late" while sitting down, and simultaneously putting his keys on the table, making sure everyone could see the BMW fob, roundel up every time.
Btw I'm going to get some shit around work now that I have the poser mobile, ppl got used to me driving the egg and making fun of me in this whole "how do you fit in it" business.
Now it's going to switch to "you must have gotten a resize eh?!"
First day with the car is today
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When I tried to sell my MK6, I met a dude who was really into GTI's. He actually worked for the supplier that made the diff. It's not a conventional mech LSD. It runs as an open diff the vast majority of the time, but then can lock when the computer tells it to. According to that dude, it was mostly under cornering.[user not found] wrote:The Performance Pack car did for 2015/2016.maxtdi wrote:
Wait a min last I checked the mk7 got a mechanical one ?!
And for 2017 everything but the 'base' GTI does. Sport, SE, and Autobahn now come with the extra power and LSD.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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[user not found] wrote:maxtdi wrote:
Btw I'm going to get some shit around work now that I have the poser mobile, ppl got used to me driving the egg and making fun of me in this whole "how do you fit in it" business.
Now it's going to switch to "you must have gotten a resize eh?!"
First day with the car is today
Bruh, drive what you want. Forget about image.
Do you even know who you're talking to? Image is everything. Pay area, breh.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Unless you work for a car company. Then drive what they make, or kiss the promotion goodbye, or at least some of the paint.[user not found] wrote:maxtdi wrote:
Btw I'm going to get some shit around work now that I have the poser mobile, ppl got used to me driving the egg and making fun of me in this whole "how do you fit in it" business.
Now it's going to switch to "you must have gotten a resize eh?!"
First day with the car is today
Bruh, drive what you want. Forget about image.
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Tarspin wrote:Unless you work for a car company. Then drive what they make, or kiss the promotion goodbye, or at least some of the paint.[user not found] wrote:
Bruh, drive what you want. Forget about image.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Detroit wrote:No such thing.maxtdi wrote: This had the real one
The "real one" is an electronically controlled locker. It's one wheel peel unless the computer tells it otherwise, which is under cornering mostly.
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At least GM makes interesting stuff. I mean. It could be worse.Detroit wrote:Tarspin wrote: Unless you work for a car company. Then drive what they make, or kiss the promotion goodbye, or at least some of the paint.
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, so many models of all types.Johnny_P wrote:At least GM makes interesting stuff. I mean. It could be worse.Detroit wrote:
Realistically everyone has something great in their lineup.
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maxtdi wrote:Slow down lynch mob ... I am just saying if you have a car that is "too nice" it can have negative connotations also.
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It has color, it is also pretty sharp and it has a much brighter image. But meh... I still think it is gimmycky, I never used it in my C5.Tarspin wrote:HUD features have improved significantly since 2005 GM days, dat GPS. Will be nice to see even more advancement eventually.