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OT - For Car Lovers: Some Recent Exotic Spottings

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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 32,785
    55Kevy said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:

    I heard or read somewhere in the last couple of days that all Rivians have been recalled for a faulty bracket that could cause steering failure.
    Indeed:

    https://gizmodo.com/rivian-recall-1849639722

    That's gonna sting a little.  
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,696
    JohnInCarolina said:
    55Kevy said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:

    I heard or read somewhere in the last couple of days that all Rivians have been recalled for a faulty bracket that could cause steering failure.
    Indeed:

    https://gizmodo.com/rivian-recall-1849639722

    That's gonna sting a little.  
    I am impressed this startup is able to manage a recall.  I am pretty sure Tesla wouldn't be willing or able.  They just assume early adopters don't care about little problems like a torqued fastener.

    Maybe your purpose in life is only to serve as an example for others? - LPL


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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 32,785
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    55Kevy said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:

    I heard or read somewhere in the last couple of days that all Rivians have been recalled for a faulty bracket that could cause steering failure.
    Indeed:

    https://gizmodo.com/rivian-recall-1849639722

    That's gonna sting a little.  
    I am impressed this startup is able to manage a recall.  I am pretty sure Tesla wouldn't be willing or able.  They just assume early adopters don't care about little problems like a torqued fastener.
    Tesla has actually issued a fair number of recalls.  
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • Eggdicted_Dawgfan
    Eggdicted_Dawgfan Posts: 1,900
    Tesla has recalled a quarter of all the cars they have ever sold. Mostly minor. Rivian is only 13k vehicles deep and it’s an easy fix so. I do think Rivian has a pretty bright future. 
    Snellville, GA


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  • Wolfpack
    Wolfpack Posts: 3,552
    Last weekend, a F40 passed me going the opposite direction. Didn’t see it in time for a picture, but haven’t seen one of those in the wild for a long time.  
    Greensboro, NC
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  • bbracey21
    bbracey21 Posts: 319
    Same thing happened to me a few weeks ago. Blue Bugatti with black racing stripes. I’ve only seen 2 other Bugattis driving down the road before.
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,291
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Beautiful example of a MK4 Supra Turbo.  Dream car as a kid.


    It appears to be untouched besides the tint. (Under the hood could be a different story) Not too many stock examples left in that generation. They bring in a pretty penny nowadays. 
     
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Saw a Landcruiser Prado today.  Haven't seen many of these.



    Any idea what this thing is/does??



    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,696
    HeavyG said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Saw a Landcruiser Prado today.  Haven't seen many of these.



    Any idea what this thing is/does??



    I do not, should have walked around to look closer at it.

    Maybe your purpose in life is only to serve as an example for others? - LPL


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  • dbCooper
    dbCooper Posts: 2,454
    HeavyG said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Saw a Landcruiser Prado today.  Haven't seen many of these.



    Any idea what this thing is/does??




    That is a mirror.  Note that the vehicle is right-hand drive.
    LBGE, LBGE-PTR, 22" Weber, Coleman 413G
    Great Plains, USA
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,291
    dbCooper said:
    HeavyG said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Saw a Landcruiser Prado today.  Haven't seen many of these.



    Any idea what this thing is/does??




    That is a mirror.  Note that the vehicle is right-hand drive.
    I want to say it was somewhat common with past Toyota's in Japan with the mirror's pushed forward.


     
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    dbCooper said:
    HeavyG said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Saw a Landcruiser Prado today.  Haven't seen many of these.



    Any idea what this thing is/does??




    That is a mirror.  Note that the vehicle is right-hand drive.

    I knew it was right hand drive and there are the stock mirrors on the driver and passenger doors. I thought maybe mirror but there was only the one. I lived in Japan for a few years (many moons ago) and pretty much all the cars had fender mirrors (in pairs) but I don't recall ever seeing one with just the one mirror.
    But you're probably right that it's just a little mirror.
    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 5,795
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Saw a Landcruiser Prado today.  Haven't seen many of these.


    Awesome! I would park it next to the Back to the Future Toyota SR5 in my dream garage.
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
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  • dbCooper
    dbCooper Posts: 2,454
    HeavyG said:
    dbCooper said:
    HeavyG said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Saw a Landcruiser Prado today.  Haven't seen many of these.



    Any idea what this thing is/does??




    That is a mirror.  Note that the vehicle is right-hand drive.

    I knew it was right hand drive and there are the stock mirrors on the driver and passenger doors. I thought maybe mirror but there was only the one. I lived in Japan for a few years (many moons ago) and pretty much all the cars had fender mirrors (in pairs) but I don't recall ever seeing one with just the one mirror.
    But you're probably right that it's just a little mirror.

    @HeavyG
    I only "knew" that from searching for others that had sold, then saw in the description it was a mirror.  Still remain curious as to the problem that it solves.  Thinking the right-hand drive is a clue.
    LBGE, LBGE-PTR, 22" Weber, Coleman 413G
    Great Plains, USA
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  • billt01
    billt01 Posts: 1,731
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Beautiful example of a MK4 Supra Turbo.  Dream car as a kid.


    if you have the time to "worm hole", read about how the power plant was brought to life. The information back then wasn't as available as it is now and the folks who purchased this car had no idea what a performance machine it was/could be.  The roots of the powerplant are specifically engineered to race, and those roots made it to the production line. Probably the last time this will be..
    Have:
     XLBGE / Stumps Baby XL / Couple of Stokers (Gen 1 and Gen 3) / Blackstone 36 / Maxey 3x5 water pan hog cooker
    Had:
    LBGE / Lang 60D / Cookshack SM150 / Stumps Stretch / Stumps Baby

    Fat Willies BBQ
    Ola, Ga

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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Beautiful example of a MK4 Supra Turbo.  Dream car as a kid.


    I remember being at the drag strip in the 2005-2007 time frame and people were putting down 1,000hp with these cars. It was insane. 
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    edited October 2022
    Sweet little ride. 

    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • Eggdicted_Dawgfan
    Eggdicted_Dawgfan Posts: 1,900
    saluki2007 said:
    Sweet little ride. 

    Cool ride but man it seems they could have gotten a little bit more top speed out of it. 18mph is turtle-ish. 
    Snellville, GA


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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    Eggdicted_Dawgfan said:
    saluki2007 said:
    Sweet little ride. 

    Cool ride but man it seems they could have gotten a little bit more top speed out of it. 18mph is turtle-ish. 
    I agree but that would probably make it more expensive. It’s basically a golf cart with a sweet body kit. 
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • Eggdicted_Dawgfan
    Eggdicted_Dawgfan Posts: 1,900
    I managed to miss the cost originally. For 10k that seems like a steal. Some of these golf carts probably cost more than 10k these days. 
    Snellville, GA


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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,696
    edited October 2022
    saluki2007 said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Beautiful example of a MK4 Supra Turbo.  Dream car as a kid.


    I remember being at the drag strip in the 2005-2007 time frame and people were putting down 1,000hp with these cars. It was insane. 
    In highschool, I rode in one that was supposedly pushing 500hp.  It was insanely quick, and at the time I was used to motorcycles, so had an appreciation for quick acceleration.

    It wouldn't be until about 15 years later I rode in a faster car, and that was a 750 rwhp 2002 Mustang SVT Cobra that had been heavily modified and tuned.  It was owned by an ex-Ford Engineer responsible for factory tuning, so it was very well done.

    Maybe your purpose in life is only to serve as an example for others? - LPL


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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 32,785
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    saluki2007 said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Beautiful example of a MK4 Supra Turbo.  Dream car as a kid.


    I remember being at the drag strip in the 2005-2007 time frame and people were putting down 1,000hp with these cars. It was insane. 
    In highschool, I rode in one that was supposedly pushing 500hp.  It was insanely quick, and at the time I was used to motorcycles, so had an appreciation for quick acceleration.

    It wouldn't be until about 15 years later I rode in a faster car, and that was a 750 rwhp 2002 Mustang SVT Cobra that had been heavily modified and tuned.  It was owned by an ex-Ford Engineer responsible for factory tuning, so it was very well done.
    750hp not very well done is not for the faint of heart.
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    I will watch the first episode. Jaime Foxx is the creator so it has a chance to be good. 

    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • TEXASBGE2018
    TEXASBGE2018 Posts: 3,831
    saluki2007 said:
    I will watch the first episode. Jaime Foxx is the creator so it has a chance to be good. 

    I've watched season 1 on discovery plus. The main guy is a little douche nozzle. But he's the kinda guy you love to hate and it's enjoyable watching the other two main players steal clients from him.


    Rockwall, Tx    LBGE, Minimax, 22" Blackstone, Pizza Party Bollore. Cast Iron Hoarder.

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