Re: Bryan, Pedro and the Ralliart
[Re: Bryan Lawrence]
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October 04, 2012 02:47 pm UTC
October 04, 2012 02:47 pm UTC
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Reza Mirza
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STI's and WRX's are nice cars, pain in the butt to work on though so I steered away. I even looked into the 2012 WRX (cheaper and faster out of the box than a Ralliart). I was looking for a daily driver like an Accord, Maxima, Mercedes C300, Mercedes GL500, used Evo X's, Subaru's etc. In the end it was between a brand new F150 truck or a Ralliart.
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Re: Bryan, Pedro and the Ralliart
[Re: Reza Mirza]
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October 04, 2012 03:06 pm UTC
October 04, 2012 03:06 pm UTC
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Salomon Ponte
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STI's and WRX's are nice cars, pain in the butt to work on though so I steered away. I even looked into the 2012 WRX (cheaper and faster out of the box than a Ralliart). I was looking for a daily driver like an Accord, Maxima, Mercedes C300, Mercedes GL500, used Evo X's, Subaru's etc. In the end it was between a brand new F150 truck or a Ralliart. F150 EcoBoost Or Taurus SHO. Personally, I really like the Flex and would rock a Flex EcoBoost any day.
'92 Talon TSi AWD - 5 Speed/E16G/12.385s @ 115.13mph
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Re: Bryan, Pedro and the Ralliart
[Re: Pedro Suarez]
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October 04, 2012 04:27 pm UTC
October 04, 2012 04:27 pm UTC
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Bryan Lawrence
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STI's are really nice. Actually me and Bryan saw one while getting gas, it was an old co-worker of mine and its 2012. Really nice. I actually didn't realize it was a new one the body lines looked a lot like the older STIs, but yeah that car was beautiful.
"Old Blue" 91 Talon TSi AWD "Super Enthusiast" 91 Talon TSi AWD Checkout DSMFAQ.com!
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Re: Bryan, Pedro and the Ralliart
[Re: Bryan Lawrence]
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October 04, 2012 05:35 pm UTC
October 04, 2012 05:35 pm UTC
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Reza Mirza
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F150 ecoboost is a sweet truck. My cousin has a fully loaded supercrew in black with black leather interior. This thing has soo much interior room, it feels like your sitting in a luxurious coach. I was so close to buying one.
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Re: Bryan, Pedro and the Ralliart
[Re: Reza Mirza]
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October 04, 2012 06:27 pm UTC
October 04, 2012 06:27 pm UTC
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Salomon Ponte
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F150 ecoboost is a sweet truck. My cousin has a fully loaded supercrew in black with black leather interior. This thing has soo much interior room, it feels like your sitting in a luxurious coach. I was so close to buying one. That would be a nice truck. Too bad they're so freaking expensive! I'd love a nice big turbodiesel with a 6-speed, but, that's just me. Perhaps a Sierra Denali 3500HD, Duallies with the DuraMax.
'92 Talon TSi AWD - 5 Speed/E16G/12.385s @ 115.13mph
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Re: Bryan, Pedro and the Ralliart
[Re: Bryan Lawrence]
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October 05, 2012 04:12 am UTC
October 05, 2012 04:12 am UTC
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Adam Grenon
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Cool video.. Its been so long since I have driven a DSM, now I am comfortable driving my ralliart everyday, it will likely feel like a cave man's car like Reza said once I do hop in it. But I also don't like so much, beating on my new ralliart. The wife has an 11' F-150 Ecoboost which is pretty sweet, although there has been a couple minor issues with missfires/shuddering etc. Computer updates have helped. I am not happy with the paint quality of Ford however. Its literally wearing away, just from water running along the bottom of the cab. The Taurus SHO is $50k not worth it in my opinion too boring at least the truck you can do stuff with and it still blows the doors off hemi's all day.
I find the ralliart handles better the harder you push it, it definitely does not like being driven slow. The narrow stock tires aren't the greatest. Also I am averaging on normal driving about 24-26 MPG, substantially less if your foot is in it for any amout of time, I've been as low as 16 MPG over about 20 kms. Its not that much harder on gas than my Hyundai was in terms of just going to work and back normal driving. Insurance is also cheaper for some reason.
2012 - Lancer Ralliart Octane Blue 1991 - Talon Tsi AWD FP HTA 71 1992 - Talon Tsi AWD on hold
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Re: Bryan, Pedro and the Ralliart
[Re: Bryan Lawrence]
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October 09, 2012 02:17 pm UTC
October 09, 2012 02:17 pm UTC
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Michael Lee
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Wow, I need to fix up my suspension ASAP!
That drive looks amazing.
Great video.
I have that soundtrack as well, but not a big fan.
You guys should go pick up Top Gear's "Seriously Cool Driving Music"
Lots of great tunes on there.
1997 Eclipse GST/X Eat in small amounts. Otherwise be prepared to paint toilet bowls~ Mike Eng
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