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brent012

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Lol. I call them boxer's because I like saying boxer. It differentiates into a different class of engines that not many people acknowledge :p
I wouldn't say they are radically different from any other engine layout really tbh, as opposed to a rotary engine for example.
 

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I wouldn't say they are radically different from any other engine layout really tbh, as opposed to a rotary engine for example.
Yeah true. Rotary is the most unique shiz I've ever seen. I still don't understand how they work exactly. Research time for me!

However, the boxer doesn't just change the engine layout, it changes the whole chassis.

It allows the centre of gravity to be much lower, which is why Subaru have decided to increase the Outback's ground clearance.

Also, if it weren't for the boxer, then you need a completely different system if you want to get AWD.

Of course, AWD is not ideal in every situation (Harder to drift or burnout), but then again for everyday driving, I would much prefer AWD.

After comparing a brand new front wheel drive, two other FF's, the smoothest acceleration has still been in a 90's AWD.

You don't get that cradle rock up or down when accelerating.
 
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A mate lent me his SL55 for a month. I took havox for a spin :)
Once I get Full (3 years) I'll want to take an R35 for a spin. Might think about getting a Turbo WRX or Turbo R34 on fulls though.

Hoping to get a chance to drive these on a track one day: R92CP and 787B

 

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got a new set of rims and some rubber with my Christmas money and a bit from my bank account... and a full tank of ze octane!



poor photo quality from the samsung galaxy s2 :(

should have spent my money on getting a decent phone... but no, because rims!
 
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got a new set of rims and some rubber with my Christmas money and a bit from my bank account... and a full tank of ze octane!

http://oi40.tinypic.com/2ep6mq1.jpg[IMG]

poor photo quality from the samsung galaxy s2 :(

should have spent my money on getting a decent phone... but no, because rims![/QUOTE]

Nice.

That area looks sick too. Is it an industrial zone?
 

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Nice.

That area looks sick too. Is it an industrial zone?
yeah, its near my joint... I usually pour petrol there...

wouldn't try anything stupid around there... I guy on a motorbike T Boned a car there doing about 180km in a 60km zone a day before NYE (predictably, he died)... There has been a big police presence ever since (as there should be)

its pretty much a road you take to get onto a main road which would take you into the CBD of Melbourne... its a mixture of residential and industrial... once you get on to Footscray road, its Melbourne docks (which you can probably see in the photo)
 
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wouldn't try anything stupid around there... I guy on a motorbike T Boned a car there doing about 180km in a 60km zone a day before NYE (predictably, he died)... There has been a big police presence ever since (as there should be)
Generally all speeding in the city is a bad idea and just asking for death.

Accelerate all you want but don't break the limit.
 

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Any news about P/W Ratio laws coming in? people were talking about it heaps last year kicking in jan 1st around the country?!?!
 

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Who actually has a car?

I'm trying to get an idea of how many people out there have there own car.
How often do you use it?
What type is it?
 

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Re: Who actually has a car?

I have me a 2008 Peugeot 308. Before that I had an Audi A4. I don't drive much cuz I am very close to a train station and that serves most of my transport needs.
 

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Re: Who actually has a car?

I do...

Nissan Pulsar GTIR; daily driven!
 

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Any news about P/W Ratio laws coming in? people were talking about it heaps last year kicking in jan 1st around the country?!?!
yep... more draconian than before and people will still abuse the rule...

nah jokes, I honestly don't know about the new NSW P/W ratio laws... just wait till you get off your P's... you will have minor bingles when you're on your P's... I can guarantee it... get a crappy car for first car... or drive around mums hahaha!
 

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Re: Who actually has a car?

Car isn't under my name, though I use it most and will be using it daily when I'm starting uni.

So I guess you can say its mine to drive and enjoy.

Its a 90's subie.
 
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