guyfromthepicture

What’s the single most important factor that helps a car reach 300k+ miles?

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Do you hate EVs?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

No. It's really the best type of drive train for the kind of driving I do most.

Why does car parts.com have such insane shipping fees?

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What are some cheap naturally aspirated cars that are easy to turbocharge?

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What is that sound coming from sports cars or more like tuned cars?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

Blow off valve. A turbo spools up but when you shift, you lift off the gas. The built up pressure can't be forced into the engine so it has to escape from that valve and that is the noise it makes.

Should I buy my first sports car in this financial situation?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

Because they are a lot of money and don't really offer any more access to run. They might offer more capability but you don't really hehe access to that on public roads.

Should I buy my first sports car in this financial situation?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

Tbt elantra is very cool too. I could see that route if you only want one car and need backseat. I'd avoid the Lexus and supra in your situation though.

Should I buy my first sports car in this financial situation?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

Just buy a used gt86 or miata. You won't get more access to joy in a busy life than with one of those options.

What's a car you regret selling way more than you expected?

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Hood spacers on NA cars (?)

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Thoughts on hybrid cars taking over traditional cars?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

I don't think this framework is how things really play out. Cars are bought to serve a purpose. I think for the majority of purposes a person has, the ev is better.

what are your opinions on the manual vs automatic debate?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

Yeah man. That's what I mean when I say that if you enjoy manual, get one. Automatics are just better though. That's an objective reality in 2026.

what are your opinions on the manual vs automatic debate?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

There isn't a debate. If you enjoy a manual, feel free to buy one. Automatics are just better now.

Why So Few Rear Engine Cars?

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Why So Few Rear Engine Cars?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

That is ideal for interior space, handling and traction.

Why So Few Rear Engine Cars?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

I think the majority of your premise is wrong and it's causing your conclusion to disagree with the reality of the situation.

Why do carscome with auto start/ stop, if no one likes them? And it bad for engine?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

Starts and stops are not too bad. It's cold starts and stops that are. It's the adding and removing heat to a system that are problematic.

25k for v8 sports/muscle car What would you get?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

Buy whatever car led you to believe that.

25k for v8 sports/muscle car What would you get?

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Does This sub Underestimate AWD?

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Awd does not help in all situations. It only helps in the accelerating. The vast majority of people will benefit more from a lighter, more efficient vehicle than they would with two more drive wheels.

Buy a daily?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

If a wrx isn't a daily, I'm not sure I know what is. Especially if someone else is paying for gas.

Naturally aspirated better than turbo for highway cruising at constant speed ?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

A turbo will be more efficient at a constant speed like that but I'd rather have a naturally aspirated car as well.

Pros or Cons for adding 91 in an 87 engine?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

No real upside. It just handles heat better but if you aren't detonating, it's not a problem. You could probably advance your timing more.

what’s something about cars that most people misunderstand?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

People talk about the drive wheels when discussing handling but don't understand that the drive wheels only affect handling when they are driving the wheels and using grip. There's nuance to that but people are quick to generalize.

What car to get my 16yr old to turn him into a car guy?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

We always say miata but this one is the most miata. Cheap maintenance. Spend money doing autox and it's a solid start.

To Stay on trend, is 200 HP enough to have fun in a car?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

Easily

Tire size question ?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

All your suspension stuff is designed around some static assumptions. Changing front and rear width independently will do something. No idea what but it will do something.

Tire size question ?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

What kind if car? Moving away from a square setup without intimate knowledge of supporting mods is recipe for disaster.

what’s a car mod that’s actually worth it?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

Alignment, tires, seat time.

If you could only own 3 cars, and your budget was $250k, what would you buy?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

A little too redundant for my taste but definitely bangers

If you had $60K and could only pick one vehicle for the rest of your life, what would it be?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

Damn that's silly. Cool too. That life isn't for me for sure.

If you had $60K and could only pick one vehicle for the rest of your life, what would it be?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

Definitely someone who does not own an Elise

Are "bean counters" actually ruining the car industry?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

No. I'm not even sure it's close. Besides, they would be a reaction what is ruining the industry which is the customer.

Hyundai Veloster N vs Toyota GR 86. Same year same mileage What do you chose?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

Gr pretty comfortably

How to completely deter or prevent car thieves?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

It's a crv. Chill

New GR corolla Vs used m2 comp vs preowned FL5 Type R?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

It's an amazing car. I'd be happy with it.

New GR corolla Vs used m2 comp vs preowned FL5 Type R?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

You're right. It's what you get if you want a car you can't afford

New GR corolla Vs used m2 comp vs preowned FL5 Type R?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

Then buy the type r. When going in a straight line gets boring and when a 50k car note feels like a terrible mistake. Just think about this post.

New GR corolla Vs used m2 comp vs preowned FL5 Type R?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

Calling the baseline of something like a miata not fun because it's slow. It's a very weird thing to ask for advice with a condescending tone. It's a more fun car than some you're even asking about.

New GR corolla Vs used m2 comp vs preowned FL5 Type R?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

This is hilarious

Do you really feel that much difference between 300-500HP car?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

It can be violently different. Or the same. Hp is just one part of that equation.

Do you really feel that much difference between 300-500HP car?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

The first part my name sense. The second part might.

Coilovers set to match but ride height not level?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

I'd start by measuring the stuff like this with you in the driver's seat

If money were no object, what car would you be driving right now?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

Gr86. Weird to say but I had so much joy in those things.

Is anyone else sick of the HP wars?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

I don't see this existing at all. Maybe just the wrong circles

Which car do you prefer classic cars or modern cars?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

That neo vintage era of e36 m3s and the originated nsx up to the Evo 9 and lotus Elise. Kind of both worlds.

Tall Man's Miata?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

The tq dip doesn't matter. Either you putt around with a relatively large amount of low end torture or you're driving spirited and you stay above it. It's a great car. The favorite of all I've owned,including miata.

Is RWD still king?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

King of what?

Does anyone have adult kids that live with them, and if so do you charge them rent?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

If in school, it's free. Once they have real jobs and that's their objective in life, rent but it gets kept in an investment and given to them when they buy a house or something.

Will an affordable lighter weight, RWD, N/A 6-cylinder driver's sports coupe ever be made again?

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guyfromthepicture@reddit

What is it about a six cylinder that you're after?