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07-29-2020, 05:26 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Originally Posted by MRG
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Vehicles today can be much more forgiving than their predecessors. Technology has made a huge difference although common sense is still a great asset.
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Absolutely. I can remember the days when a manual stick shift was the only way a performance car was built... No self respecting hot rodder would be caught driving a slush bucket just ~20 years ago. Not so anymore.... These 8+ speed electronic autos are the way to go.
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07-29-2020, 05:34 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Originally Posted by DFW_M5
Before my Audi, I had a highly modified M6 1LE Camaro that was making 536 RWHP, and I could not launch that car worth a dam vs autos on the drag strip. On a road course the manual was not a disadvantage.
Now at the drag strip, the Audi lets me cut 60 ft times like a pro and I also let the auto shift itself.
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The Jeep has a pretty sophisticated and customizable launch control system but I still find my best times are by just applying a little old fashion power braking and then mashing the gas. I'm still getting a little wheel spin on all 4 wheels but I've got it down to almost nothing to get my best times. Fun hobby! 
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08-07-2020, 06:49 AM
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gone traveling
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08-07-2020, 08:25 AM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Hilarious.... I've seen a number of videos with Tesla's towing gas generators on a trailer behind their cars but nothing that small.
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08-07-2020, 09:37 AM
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Got my bronco reserved through the local dealer. But they didn’t seem like they knew what they were doing, so I cancelled and reserved through a different dealer. Should be able to price out options next month, order in December, and hopefully get it in 2021. Can’t wait - I have some exploring to do.
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08-07-2020, 09:54 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
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Originally Posted by Ronstar
Got my bronco reserved through the local dealer. But they didn’t seem like they knew what they were doing, so I cancelled and reserved through a different dealer. Should be able to price out options next month, order in December, and hopefully get it in 2021. Can’t wait - I have some exploring to do.
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A Ford tech on Youtube suggests an engine mod for all Ecoboost engines to reduce intake valve deposits. Here's his how-to:
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08-07-2020, 11:23 AM
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gone traveling
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Originally Posted by Mr._Graybeard
A Ford tech on Youtube suggests an engine mod for all Ecoboost engines to reduce intake valve deposits. Here's his how-to:
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Valve coking on DI engines happens regardless of manufacturer. Catch cans will help, but is not a panacea. Running ethanol or port injection is really the only way to really help the situation.
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