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Discussion in 'Automotive' started by HadACoolName, Mar 6, 2015.

  1. SixSixSevenSeven

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    Typical combinations that don't exist as MON values vary hugely. Most American fuel has got the RON/MON published somewhere, just usually hidden. It's not really any behind European fuel
     
  2. aljowen

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    Obviously it's just physics (and weight distribution) , but sometimes when I see the tall /double decker lorries wobbling down the motorway, it does amaze me that they don't topple over more often.
    Since the height of the trailer when compared to the width of the wheel base is quite something.

    For example:
     
  3. GLion

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    Went to Suzuki dealership to check out the new Jimny just for them to tell me they've already sold all of them and I'll have to wait 3-6 months for the next shipment arrive.
    Even that shipment has a waiting list of 200+ people wanting to own one....
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    Anyway here's a brand new Jimny with a stage 1 turbo:
    https://www.instagram.com/p/BqZPBWOgWib/
     
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  4. Harkin Gaming

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    I tried to race my 99 Regal today. I did an unimpressive burnout with the Regal, and was about to see how fast my car could go. At this point the car starts leaking coolant onto the ground from somewhere around the upper radiator hose. I know how I am going to spend tomorrow :(
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    I have a picture of the car on the tow truck, but too much personal info.
     
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  5. Potato

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    Committed the abs fuse in Ram trucks to memory. Not being able to disable stability control when you have a hemi and a limited slip rear end isn't acceptable.
     
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  6. Harkin Gaming

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    What year did they remove the button in? I thought they had them in 2010 models.
     
  7. Potato

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    It's still there, but you can only disable traction control. In a lot of vehicles, if you just press the traction control button it'll disable the TCS, but if you continue to hold it for a bit, usually 5 seconds, it'll also disable the stability control. Ford and Chevy trucks are like this, but for some reason Rams aren't. On the Fords and Chevies the stability control will kick back in at 35mph, which also does a good job of ruining donuts.
    With the traction control disabled, you can burn the rear tires off for as long as you like in a straight line, but as soon as the rear end starts to slide around the stability control kicks in and straightens it out. That means no donuts or drifting. With the stability control disabled, it won't interfere at all to try and keep the vehicle moving in a straight line.
     
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  8. Cheekqo

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    They should have a mode that disables all traction aids, if a pickup is going offroad then that isn't very useful.
     
  9. Potato

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    You can fully disable it when the truck is in 4wd. Not very handy for doing donuts on pavement.
     
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    Not very handy at all.
     
  11. SixSixSevenSeven

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    And then you end up with what many modern vehicles do. Either no fuse for TCS/STM as it's part of the ECU so runs with the main ECU fuse, or, detect the fuse has been tampered with and throw ECU onto limp mode
     
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  12. aljowen

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    Is it possible to use a coding obd2 device to properly disable it?
    I've no idea whether they give those sorts of options or not.
     
  13. Ytrewq

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    Trucks are for carrying stuff, not burnouts or whatever. I understand FCA's decision.
     
  14. Harkin Gaming

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    That is the most Un-American way of using trucks. Here most trucks are used to carry only one singular item from Lowe's every few months.
     
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  15. MotherTrucker02

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    You must be fun at parties.
     
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  16. rottenfitzy

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    I’m an American, and I’ve seen more pickups doing burnouts than doing practical stuff. The only full trucks around here are landscaping haulers.

    I saw an F150 pull a GIANT burnout at a police/fire car show. Everybody pulled a smokeshow leaving, and everybody just had a good time.

    Now that’s America.
     
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  17. Googlefluff

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    Finally got a chance to do some fuel economy calculations for my car. Worked out to 9.08l/100km, which is 25.9 US mpg or 31.1 UK mpg. It was all city driving or twisty rural highways with steep hills and lots of full throttle, so I'm pretty happy with that.
     
  18. rottenfitzy

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    My BMW is getting, like, 17 average. It sucks. It’s the one thing I hate about my car.
     
  19. Harkin Gaming

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    My Regal gets about 18 mpg, but one week I hypermiled and I got around 22 mpg. Its actually very good considering that I carpool with 3 other people a lot of the time (500 lbs combined) with all of my tools in the trunk. Fuel economy is something I am willing to sacrifice for 3.8 liters of torque.
     
  20. Googlefluff

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    At least my only trade-off is having no power or comfort.
     
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