Quote from: kevlar on May 03, 2018, 01:20:34 pmhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmaG_SQpePQ straight pipes review note our local celeb in the video... Fun fact: our in-house "Stig" went out in the pouring rain at the wheel of the (slower) 2.0T 8AT and slashed 1 second off Jakub's winning time. With 2 passengers. Another fun fact: after the media day, we did two more full days of lapping with the cars with our salespeople from across Canada. Using the same 8 cars, we covered well over 150 laps in each. Not one failure, and each still had more than enough brake and tire left. Top speeds on the back straight were just over 200 kph. This thing is a monster.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmaG_SQpePQ straight pipes review note our local celeb in the video...
So Pat, is there going to be some sort of sporty genesis suv in two years that I can replace my wife’s mdx with? G70 but suv And proper midsize? Let’s get it going man
Quote from: Vmango on May 03, 2018, 05:41:48 pmSo Pat, is there going to be some sort of sporty genesis suv in two years that I can replace my wife’s mdx with? G70 but suv And proper midsize? Let’s get it going man+1I will be on the market for a compact-to-mid-size SUV/CUV in less than 2 years. The candidates are RDX, QX50, RX, and 4Runner.Genesis CUV would spring right at the top of the list (as long as it does not look like the concept which is hideous).
Quote from: whaddaiknow on May 04, 2018, 10:26:14 amQuote from: Vmango on May 03, 2018, 05:41:48 pmSo Pat, is there going to be some sort of sporty genesis suv in two years that I can replace my wife’s mdx with? G70 but suv And proper midsize? Let’s get it going man+1I will be on the market for a compact-to-mid-size SUV/CUV in less than 2 years. The candidates are RDX, QX50, RX, and 4Runner.Genesis CUV would spring right at the top of the list (as long as it does not look like the concept which is hideous).Should put the new RAV4 on your list...
Quote from: rrocket on May 05, 2018, 03:25:28 pmQuote from: whaddaiknow on May 04, 2018, 10:26:14 amQuote from: Vmango on May 03, 2018, 05:41:48 pmSo Pat, is there going to be some sort of sporty genesis suv in two years that I can replace my wife’s mdx with? G70 but suv And proper midsize? Let’s get it going man+1I will be on the market for a compact-to-mid-size SUV/CUV in less than 2 years. The candidates are RDX, QX50, RX, and 4Runner.Genesis CUV would spring right at the top of the list (as long as it does not look like the concept which is hideous).Should put the new RAV4 on your list...Anemic 4-banger in a CUV. No thanks.I hate the 2.5 NA in Forester.
Saw one in white , it was Ok, look like any othe sedan out there, not special like a Passat What is with the plastic above the plate ? It covered a bit of the grill
What is with the plastic above the plate ? It covered a bit of the grill The plastic does show on the picture , but it about the same size as the plate
Quote from: Airbalancer on July 04, 2018, 02:47:10 pmWhat is with the plastic above the plate ? It covered a bit of the grill The plastic does show on the picture , but it about the same size as the platethat is where the sensors are (a lot of newer cars do this)...it's for the adaptive cruise and auto braking features.
Quote from: dirtyjeffer on July 04, 2018, 03:31:52 pmQuote from: Airbalancer on July 04, 2018, 02:47:10 pmWhat is with the plastic above the plate ? It covered a bit of the grill The plastic does show on the picture , but it about the same size as the platethat is where the sensors are (a lot of newer cars do this)...it's for the adaptive cruise and auto braking features.Ok, that what I thought , but never notice a piece of plastic covering the grill
Quote from: Airbalancer on July 04, 2018, 03:44:10 pmQuote from: dirtyjeffer on July 04, 2018, 03:31:52 pmQuote from: Airbalancer on July 04, 2018, 02:47:10 pmWhat is with the plastic above the plate ? It covered a bit of the grill The plastic does show on the picture , but it about the same size as the platethat is where the sensors are (a lot of newer cars do this)...it's for the adaptive cruise and auto braking features.Ok, that what I thought , but never notice a piece of plastic covering the grillEngineering choice. Some companies mount it lower in the fascia where it can be hidden, improving aesthetics at the expense of performance (lower line of sight = reduced ability to detect obstacles). Others choose to mount it high for better functionality, but the result is the need for a plastic window like that. Mercedes-Benz puts it right in the tri-star logo, which is ideally-shaped for such an application. Our emblem isn't conducive so window it is.
Engineering choice. Some companies mount it lower in the fascia where it can be hidden, improving aesthetics at the expense of performance (lower line of sight = reduced ability to detect obstacles).
Quote from: Patrick_D1 on July 05, 2018, 08:32:07 amEngineering choice. Some companies mount it lower in the fascia where it can be hidden, improving aesthetics at the expense of performance (lower line of sight = reduced ability to detect obstacles). I don't know if I agree with that. Mine is in a small window right beside the fog light. It "sees"for a real long ways...too far IMO that I have to lower the distance while on the 401. And this is back in 2004.It was later replaced with the sensors in the emblem on the grill.
Quote from: rrocket on July 05, 2018, 02:57:56 pmQuote from: Patrick_D1 on July 05, 2018, 08:32:07 amEngineering choice. Some companies mount it lower in the fascia where it can be hidden, improving aesthetics at the expense of performance (lower line of sight = reduced ability to detect obstacles). I don't know if I agree with that. Mine is in a small window right beside the fog light. It "sees"for a real long ways...too far IMO that I have to lower the distance while on the 401. And this is back in 2004.It was later replaced with the sensors in the emblem on the grill.i'm assuming your car only has adaptive cruise though...a lot of newer cars also integrate pedestrian detection, auto braking/collision warning, etc.