Take a two vehicles, a sedan and a crossover, with the same platform, same engine, same drivetrain. How different would the fuel economy be?

The higher stance of a crossover would obviously have worse aerodynamics and therefore burn more fuel, but would it be a substantial difference? via /r/cars http://ift.tt/2vWQ2EH

What's a decent back-up camera with screen for under $100?

Car currently has a single din stereo so I don't want to bother getting a double din. It also has an empty slot on the dash that folds down, so I feel I could put the screen in there and close it when not in use. Any suggestions? via /r/cars http://ift.tt/2uLY1WU

I have a 2015 Toyota Corolla and want to make my wheels look nicer

I feel my wheels look too small. It's the base model (15" steel) so I was thinking new black hubcaps but the wheels will still look small bi maybe they'll help. Maybe I should get alloys put on? It's my first car and I really like how the alloys look on the A model with 16" alloys.What would be a good frugal cost for four used rims and four tires for basic all Season driving?Or would. Hubcaps be an option and where can I get good spa that hold on as strong as the oem hubcaps.I don't have much money but I can save for a long term. Investment. via /r/cars http://ift.tt/2uOMnsw

Is this wire frame part of an old tire?

Someone sent me this photo of an old wire frame in the shape of a tire: http://ift.tt/2vcGLKO are trying to identify the item. Can anyone tell me if this was actually part of a vintage tire? Thanks for taking a look. via /r/cars http://ift.tt/2tPefeL

Good deal or not?

Its a 2004 altima with 116000 miles on the clock, the car looks to be in good shape as well. The guy is asking 3400 which is way over market value for a private seller, what would be a good price for it? I feel like around 2800 is a pretty generous offer. Opinions? via /r/cars http://ift.tt/2tPrmg0

Damages on my leased car, when do I fix them?

I started a lease on a 2016 Buick in August 2016. It got side swiped while parked on the street once while I was at work so I never filed an insurance claim (this was months ago). I can include pictures if anyone wants. The marks are very obvious, but I've been told they can be helped. I have a few other marks from getting to close to the curb and stuff too. Nothing major, but still nothing that won't catch your attention. They bother me because 1. who wants a marked up car 2. it makes me feel like a failure as a driver. Since the car is leased and will have to go back someday, is it better to wait until the lease it almost up to get it fixed? Odds are it will collect a few more marks before it's up. I have two more years to go.TL;DR: Somewhat fixable marks on leased car that has two more years left. Do I get them repaired right before the lease is up?Thanks for the help! via /r/cars http://ift.tt/2vcITCr

Driving for more than two hours a day makes you less intelligent, study finds

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330bhp ST vs stock STi

I currently own a fiesta St 2013. It's stock engine wise, hella fun, good on fuel and cheap to insure. I can get it to 330Bhp for around £4000. And I'm toying with the idea of it, having been in one it's freaking quick and just pure adrenaline.On the other hand, it's fwd, has very little "presence" in the car scene and doesn't really look "mean". Also in the UK it gets a bad rap because of the age range that usually owns them. (My age lol)So I was toying with the idea of buying an 08-13 STi and keeping it stock with the money I would spend on the ST, maybe selling the ST. I'd have a much better car, much quicker car and when I come to tune it, it'll actually put the power down, not leave skid marks in the road for a mile.So, what do you guys think? A 330bhp fun little car or a 300Bhp but also awd car. via /r/cars http://ift.tt/2hezLb9

Here's something you don't see for sale every day...

http://ift.tt/2heespY thing is covered in bullet holes, and I come to find out it was used during the filming of Season 6 of The Sopranos. lol via /r/cars http://ift.tt/2eYY4sE

People who hang arms of the window, why?

It's summer and I notice a lot of people out on roads with arms out the window like this: http://ift.tt/2vjEI8z's both drivers and passengers. Imo this is pretty dangerous since even a minor crash can damage your limbs. I also live in nyc so there's a lot of cars and sometimes spaces/roads are kind of tight. via /r/cars http://ift.tt/2wcu1RK

Birthday gift ideas

Are there any car parts or accessories that work well as gifts that aren't crazy expensive but still decent quality? I'm having trouble figuring out something my girlfriend can do for me for my birthday and she's dead set on doing something to kinda repay all the things I do for her. Really all I do besides spend time with her is work and do car stuff, but all my parts are in the thousands of dollars range and that's just not realistic as a present. Any ideas would be helpful; thanks in advance guys. via /r/cars http://ift.tt/2wctWxq

Suntek or Xpel Ultimate ppf for a pearl white 370z?

I am on the fence I have done some research. What do you think? From what I have heard suntek is clearer, no orange peel. However Xpel is thicker (more protection), harder to put on, etc. I have heard with white I should go Xpel. I am just doing the front nose only for now. via /r/cars http://ift.tt/2vjRq7c

Audi in camo

Found this at the base of Mt. Evans in Colorado today. What did I find? Looks like an A8, but I haven't cared about Audi in a long time so I could very easily be wrong.Pics: http://ift.tt/2vk4l9j via /r/cars http://ift.tt/2wbW6sf

As requested, everything I know about cars (x-post from projectcars)

The way we are going to set this up is by sections so you can skip around if you aren't interested. Keep in mind this is information I have gathered, I am up for discussion but please do not accuse me of spreading the wrong information, just hit me up and I'll look into it. Also if any of you guys ever need help, let me know ill answer any questions you may have (statement stands forever).Engines-PontiacPontiac is what I started with and have grown to love due to it being different. Building these types of engines is very different from that of a Chevy or a Ford.-301 this guy right here was Pontiacs last big block before gm phased them out of production in the muscle car world, it's not very performance oriented and instead makes a great conversation piece or historical vault within your engine bay. If looking for big power turn elsewhere.-400 Now where talkin'. When building a Pontiac engine it is crucial to understand that they were not meant to be high rpm screamers(obviously they can be made to be) instead they highlight torque which is that oh shit feeling you get when you floor it from a stop light.achieving greater torque is done by increasing stroke. This is known as "stroking" an engine. Effectively you are making it larger so that it can incorporate more air and fuel which is the basis for more performance. I personally favor Eagle stroker kits because they supply everything needed for bottom end, and they increase the displacement all the way up to 512 cubic inches with smaller kits inbetween. The camshaft of choice for large displacement Pontiac engines is the summit 2802 (best for 455 inches and up, anything under use the summit 2801 cam). With this combination, the car will haul ass the second your foot touches the pedal. One thing that you'll have to think about your use for the engine. With stock heads, it will run out of power at about 5500 rpm because they don't flow very well. You can either port them yourself(more on this if you ask) or purchase new aluminum heads.455The 455 is built in a similar fashion to the 400 and will yield similar results so there is no reason to write more under this.-OldsmobileThe only v8 engines that are worth talking about are the 442, 403, and 455. The basic principle is that if you throw enough money at it you'll go fast. This is due to the fact that the blocks are not built very strong and will require altering such as cement filling or sleeves if you are seeking high compression. Performance parts are expensive because of the limited availability of Olds engines. If someone is looking to build a bracket car or dragster out of an olds I can always write more if you pm me.-ChevyWelcome to the king of cheap performance parts. Continue reading if you want big power for an attractive price.-350This might be the most popular engine of all time, and for good reason. 500 horsepower is a simple feat and at an affordable price too. Summit makes a kit that includes components such as heads, cam, and rockers that will allow you to hit that number for right around $2000. Many things can be done with these engines but it seems that they favor a higher rpm build. As always you can stroke them to a 383 to achieve more low-end power. Roller cams shine particularly well in this type of build. There are a lot of routes you can take and I love every single one of them. If any of you guys ever have a crazy idea or even a simple one pm me and we can put something together.-454 The big boy in the Chevy world (in relative terms cause chevy makes a damn 572 crate engine).Make people will simply throw a cam in these guys to wake them up which is more than enough for many. Raising compression also allows for a more aggressive roar. 10.1-11 is the highest I would go for street ability. 600hp is an easy goal for these grunts.-LS FamilyIgnore the LS1 but anything else is good to go. I personally favor the LQ9 due to its ability to handle higher power than the aluminum blocks.The way you build an ls is through 3 paths. One is displacement the other is high rpm, and the 3rd is through forced induction. Displacement has already been beaten to death in this write up so pm me if something is unclear.High rpm: Decrease stroke to make the engine 4.9 L and then get higher compression pistons and better flowing heads. (this is dumbed down a ton but it's a simple recipe)Forced Induction: If you've ever heard of those 1000 LS engines, well this is how they do it. Decrease stroke to 4.9, get forged pushrods (you can get forged everything but it isn't mandatory) and strap on the turbo of your choice. Please be advised that anything higher 900 hp will sacrifice some dependability.-FordFord engines are in the same field as Pontiac and are kinda expensive to build the older ones like the 390 up to the 460. They can handle large power but I am not exactly sure how that achieved. I'll research more and get back with some info.Coyote engines are where it's at if you want performance. Some have been pushed to 1100 hp on stock internals with forced induction.-Dodge The Hemi is so rare that I prefer to leave these guys stock, I'm sorry if this offends anyone but it's what I think due to its personal connection with me.(always willing to help though)SuspensionThis will be focused on drag racing so bear with me.Front suspension: I would personally run 90-10 due to it being the best ratio for weight transfer to the back tiresRear Suspension: Slapper bars are the way to go because leaf spring love to flex during launches. What they do is basically put a stopper on the springs that restrict their flow of motion.Frame: No matter what type of car you have look into subframe connectors. They help stabalize everything and help prevent the body from twisting. Fbodies are notorious for this but its always a good precaution.TransmissionsI'm familiar with the Turbo 400 and Turbo 350. Both are stellar transmissions that can be made to perform well. A shift kit is a good start but you should either spring for a performance built tranny or rebuild it yourself with a performance rebuild kit. different kits are available depending on your power levels. Here comes an interesting argument when bracket racing, is a 2-speed transmission better than a 3 because you only have to do one shift? It helps eliminate user error with miss shifts and wrong rpm shifts. If you want to drive these guys on the streets then there is a gear vendors unit that incorporates an auxiliary overdrive so that you can cruise at under 2000 rpm for highway purposes.As I think of more things then ill add them via /r/cars http://ift.tt/2wcfiWR

Italian race driver taking his wife for a lap

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ULWdVRmP1M via /r/cars http://ift.tt/2tPhDWU

Fulfilled My Dream and Drove The Mustang GT350

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R32 GTR owner: AMA

I'm somewhat new to reddit and thought of this as a way to contribute a bit.I bought a '90 R32 GTR from an importer. It had light mods and I set it back to stock before selling it. I am now completing a restoration of the chassis for the new owner.I own another of the same year that I imported myself from Canada.When I bought the first car I thought it would blend in a little bit as a completely stock nissan but I was wrong. I couldn't pull the car out of the garage without being stopped and asked questions about what it was, performance, driving the RHD, importing, registration, legality, specs, and how wrong Doug Demuro was.Feel free to ask any relevant questions here.I'll start off with some easy ones: 1. No, "State legal" doesn't mean its legal and nearly every R33 or R34 you see in the US could be confiscated by CBP even after they become legal to import.Driving the RHD is easy. Shifting is easy to get used to. Switching the habit of looking up and right or down and left for the rearview and door mirrors (respectively) took longer to get a hang of. Passing cars on a back road without a passenger as a spotter is a deathwish. via /r/cars http://ift.tt/2vchm40

What's the best HID kit to get?

Before I get flamed, yes I have the proper lens for the HIDs. I have had a cheap eBay kit on my car for the past 3 years or so, and it finally died. So, instead of burning money on new kits, I figure I might as well get a good quality one. I haven’t found a good consensus on which to get. I’ve seen people recommend Morimoto (much expensive) all the way to Kensun (tad bit cheaper). I want one that will last a long time. via /r/cars http://ift.tt/2tPAiBS

Buying a Georgia Car with No Title

Hi guys, just wondering if anyone here has bought a car in Georgia without a title? I am going to call the DMV tomorrow, but wanted to start getting info.The van I am buying is a 1973 so it's old enough to not need a title. However, I live in North Carolina. Am I going to run into any trouble in NC with just a Bill of Sale and a confirmation from the police that it is not stolen? If needed I have a cousin that lives in GA that I could get to sign anything to get a title, but obviously that's just more hoops to jump through.There is some info online here and there, but I can't find a solid answer. via /r/cars http://ift.tt/2vVUWSr

Getting a car loan higher than the car price

Is it possible to receive a car loan higher than the price of the car you're purchasing? I would prefer to pay off my student loan with that extra money since the interest rate on a student loan is much higher.As I'm filling out my car loan application, there's an amount I can designate for the loan, if I requested a higher amount, what would happen? via /r/cars http://ift.tt/2uL4gtH