rcjp Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Well did everyone realise that in the 14th the Hennessey Venom GT broke the record for speed (270,49mph)? I totally missed this and only realised now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loefet Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Well did everyone realise that in the 14th the Hennessey Venom GT broke the record for speed (270,49mph)? I totally missed this and only realised now. To bad that it's not an official one since it was just one run, and not the required two for an official record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 ^Yeah, I know. Still, Koenigsegg is going to build the Agera One which is supposed to get to 280mph. Now I hope they do get to test this one's top speed, Koenigsegg is my favourite manufacturer and I would like to see them teaching the Veyron a lesson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelTheFORCE Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Here are some pics from various car meets I've attended so far this year in an attempt to revive this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Speaking of fast cars... I must say... I HATE the way the Bugatti Veyron looks. It may be the fastest car in the world .... But it is beyond ugly. Why can't it be as beautiful as the Lamborghini Aventador?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 ^I don't hate the way it looks but I'm not a fan of it. For a car with so much power (and so fast) it almost looks "boring". It's too quiet, too heavy and, from what I've heard, quite "neutral" to drive fast. Plus it has 10000 cylinders and 40 turbos. My dream car (well, manufacturer, really) has been koenigsegg for a while. Their latest car: the One:1 which is basically and extreme version of the Agera R (whose production isn't limited to six as the former) has 1360 hp and weighs 1360 kilograms. Now speaking of their Agera R, it has 1140 hp and because it weighs about 1300 kilos it accelerates and brakes faster than the veyron (0-124mph in 7,8s and 0-186-0 mph in 21s). I also has real wheel drive only and no need for 16 cylinders: it has a twin turbo V8. Plus it makes brutal noise. (and is a bit cheaper than the veyron) The reason why it hasn't broken the speed record is because they have no place to so it (unlike Volkswagen which has a massive test rack). Then you also have to consider it's a small company, founded only 20 years ago and they still don't employ that many people, hence the limited production. Overall, I just think they make a lot more interesting cars than the veyron and don't get much credit for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imagineerz Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Speaking of fast cars... I must say... I HATE the way the Bugatti Veyron looks. It may be the fastest car in the world .... But it is beyond ugly. Why can't it be as beautiful as the Lamborghini Aventador?!? Â It's not conventionally pretty to my eye either, but if you want to do 250+ and stay ON the surface of the Earth, you shape the car exactly how the wind tells you to. And you do it with a smile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyyyper Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 What is the point of having a top speed that is unattainable in real life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 ^I know, it's more of a gimmick. I imagine it must feel rather irritating to have a car with such possibilities and never really be able to use them. But I suppose you can always go to a racetrack (even though you still won't be able to hit 250) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelTheFORCE Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 What is the point of having a top speed that is unattainable in real life? Â In real life, as in your daily commute to work and such? That's not really the point of cars like that. Joe Smith isn't going to buy a Koenigsegg One:1 as his grocery getter. That's like saying, what's the point of a 400+hp Mustang if you live in a suburb with a speed limit of 25mph? It's all in the love and passion for cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyyyper Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Just because you can't reach the top speed doesn't mean you can't go fast. You can take your car onto a race-track and do some fast laps. At such moment, I'd rather have a car that is either focused on acceleration or handling instead having a top speed that can be reached in only 1 place in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPDave Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 What is the point of having a top speed that is unattainable in real life? Â I was at an event at an ex military base a few weeks ago that had a 9000 foot runway where people were trying to max their cars. Most broke 200mph so even though they're not necessarily hitting their theoretical max, at that speed I'm not sure they cared! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awclark Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Just bought my new car a couple days ago! A 2015 BMW 428i Gran Coupe in Mineral White with the 'Sport' line package  Absolutely loving it so far! Perfect combination of sportiness and elegance. I chose the 428i GC over the 328i because even though there's no real difference under the hood between the 2, I find the 428i GC way more aesthetically pleasing and sleek than the 328i IMO.  Had to get a new car though because my previous one I've owned for 8 years got totaled. Was at a stoplight and got rear ended at 45mph causing my car to be sandwiched between the car in front of me and the guy who hit me. Most importantly I am 'a ok', but I was still sad to see my old car go. However, I couldn't be happier with my new car though! Went through this entire buying process alone and it was quite a stressful yet exciting learning experience! 2015 428i Gran Coupe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 ^Wow looks great! I'm usually not a fan of white cars but for some reason I think most BMWs look great in white (including the 4 series). They're probably my favorite manufacturer overall (if we don't count those super expensive "dream cars"). It's also interesting to see how you got the 428i (yes, I know in the US almost everyone uses gasoline) as here everyone would go for the diesel (I think I've only ever seen a handful of gasoline 3 series and most of them were abroad). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awclark Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Yea here in the states the only models they offer in Diesel is the 328 Sedan and Wagon, the 535, and the 740. Other than that, the rest of the gargantuan lineup of models are all gasoline. They do have the hybrids in the 3, 5, and 7, but they aren't that common from what I've seen. Â Since I live in the perpetually traffic clogged area of Los Angeles, I just throw it into Eco-Pro mode if I'm looking to save a bit on gas. Although, I couldn't resist throwing it into Sport+ mode and taking it out for a late night joy ride on some winding canyon roads out near Malibu What a blast that was! haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 ^Oh yeah. Those sport/sport + buttons are always a temptation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Yesterday I had a chance to drive my first electric car: a BMW i3. It was quite an interesting experience: first all the cars I had driven so far were manual (but then I've only had my license for a month and a half) so it was a bit odd to drive a car with no gears and only two pedals. Then the fact that it was very quiet and also the regenerative braking which means that many times you don't need the bake as the car decelerates a lot just by releasing the throttle. Probably my biggest surprise, though, was the acceleration: it was pretty good. I had heard electric motors can do this easily but only now did I actually experience it (and pretty well as the BMW guy was telling me to step on the gas often ) It's a shame these cars (at least here) are so expensive. This one starts from 38 000 euros while a similar sized petrol/diesel one would be around 20000. I guess we'll have to wait until the technology gets cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPDave Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I recently had the chance to drive a 458 spider for a few hours and it was great!! It handles so well and the power delivery is phenomenal!! Cue excited photo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 ^How lucky! I would love to drive a supercar like that (even though I've only had my license for a few months). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdcon Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 I was just thinking, I wonder what kind of cars a bunch of coaster geeks drive? Did you guys name your car? How did it get its name? or do you have any good storys about your car? Lets hear them. lets see some photos of the hoopties and buckets or photos of your pride and joy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I drive a Honda Fit. I bought it new 2 1/2 years ago and it now has 115,000 miles on it because we travel all the time. It's nothing amazing but I like it. I'll probably buy another one when this one dies. Â I don't name my car and I don't really have any good stories with it, sorry. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lameformer Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 I drive a Bugatti Chiron! Â JK I'm only 14 but I'm going to end up driving a 2000 Volkswagen Golf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking86 Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 I drive a 2005 Toyota Avensis. It's not the sportiest car, but it has served me well for almost 5 years now. Been on several long road trips to both Denmark and Sweden with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 (edited) I currently drive a red 2012 Fiat 500 Sport Edition. Â Â Of the 17 cars I have owned it is by far the most fun to drive! Also, not having a car payment is a huge plus!! (It's a lot less stress not having the payment hanging over my head every month!) Edited March 6, 2016 by DoinItForTheFame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatle11 Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Red 2010 Toyota Corolla CE. Not the most exciting car, but as reliable as they come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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