A test of Car wits. . . Maybe just useless info we have that will never use elsewhere
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When was the first Cadilac Eldorado built?
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yeah your turn!
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Developed exclusively for Aston Martin, the advanced paddle shift gear change incorporates electronics matched to hydraulics to facilitate instantaneous gear changes.... does that count?
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250 milliseconds.
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Thanks!
What was the suggested price for the 1964 Mustang?
What was the suggested price for the 1964 Mustang?
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your 68 bucks off but ask away!
Ok I was desperate....I'm better when it comes to skylines....
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300-ZX Turbo 1994
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so 1994 was the year or not?
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I thought the mclaren won in 95 
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Originally posted by skylineGTR_guy
I thought the mclaren won in 95
It won overall, but there's more than one class at Le Mans. And a class win is a win.
Anyway, it seems it was harder than i thought. Here's the answer:
Yep, the good old, underrated, unloved NSX. 8th overall at Le Mans in 1995, 1st in the GT2 class (which is the equivalent of today's GTS class). Honda had built a twinturbo NSX for the GT1 class too (which were composed of McLaren F1s and such), but the car experienced clutch problems early in the race.
If someone wants to ask a question, go ahead!
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Since PR gave the go-ahead, I have one. One of Germany's premier auto companies used be considered to be of the same ilk as Toyota is. Their cars were of the same percieved quality as the Corolla, and Camry.
They almost went under in the '80s, Why?
So: identity of the company,
Why they nearly went under,
What's changed significantly since then?
ANY two out of three takes it!!
They almost went under in the '80s, Why?
So: identity of the company,
Why they nearly went under,
What's changed significantly since then?
ANY two out of three takes it!!
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Actually, no on both counts.
Do you remember the "phenomenon" of "unintended acceleration". (part b of question) It was said to occur spontaneously in Audis. Research showed the position of the brake pedal was more likely the problem. Audi did massive recalls and retrofitted a pad to the brake pedal to make it higher off the floor than the accelerator.
(part c of original question) Now, Audi is considered a "prestige" car, much like a BMW, or Lexus.
Incidentally, the Unintended Acceleration thing is the reason that all newer cars with automatic trannys have to be shifted into a drive gear while the brake is pressed.
It's also the reason that manual tranny cars now will not start unless the clutch is depressed.
Do you remember the "phenomenon" of "unintended acceleration". (part b of question) It was said to occur spontaneously in Audis. Research showed the position of the brake pedal was more likely the problem. Audi did massive recalls and retrofitted a pad to the brake pedal to make it higher off the floor than the accelerator.
(part c of original question) Now, Audi is considered a "prestige" car, much like a BMW, or Lexus.
Incidentally, the Unintended Acceleration thing is the reason that all newer cars with automatic trannys have to be shifted into a drive gear while the brake is pressed.
It's also the reason that manual tranny cars now will not start unless the clutch is depressed.
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A friend of mine (rich girl) had an Audi 4000 Fox, back in 1981. It was quite reliable, quick and fun to drive.
I was fairly impressed.
When all this business of Unintended Acceleration was going on, I was totally unimpressed by Audi.
However, with the research I did into the phenomenon, I learned that almost every instance could be traced back to "driver error."
I've even seen the phenomenon at work first hand.
My son was moving my Escort on my very steep drive way. When it started to roll too fast he tried to stop it and ended up with the back of my car resting against a tree across the street.
"I put on the brake, Dad, I'm sure of it."
We eventually surmised that he hit the "brake" pedal thats furthest to the left.
I was fairly impressed.
When all this business of Unintended Acceleration was going on, I was totally unimpressed by Audi.
However, with the research I did into the phenomenon, I learned that almost every instance could be traced back to "driver error."
I've even seen the phenomenon at work first hand.
My son was moving my Escort on my very steep drive way. When it started to roll too fast he tried to stop it and ended up with the back of my car resting against a tree across the street.
"I put on the brake, Dad, I'm sure of it."
We eventually surmised that he hit the "brake" pedal thats furthest to the left.
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ok doug give us one of your fasion related car questions!...my first guess is GUCCI!...ok post.
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My apologies for butting in with a question, but it seems i miss all the action thanks to time zones, so my humblest apologies to whoevers toes it am about to jump on 
But I'll make it easy...
Q: What does the moniker SL as in 500SL stand for - as intended by the manufacturer?
But I'll make it easy...
Q: What does the moniker SL as in 500SL stand for - as intended by the manufacturer?
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