# NYSpeed Automotive **URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=11 [Latest](https://forums.speedlife.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.speedlife.net/categories.md) **Page:** 12 --- ## [Ford vs. Ferrari Movie (w/ Matt Damon & Christian Bale)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ford-vs-ferrari-movie-w-matt-damon-christian-bale/1413870)
**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 2:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ford-vs-ferrari-movie-w-matt-damon-christian-bale/1413870 "2019-11-21T14:05:02Z")
Coming this year. Matt Damon as Carroll Shelby, Christian Bale as Ken Miles. --- ## [Paul Walker Dies In Car Accident - New: Documentary](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/paul-walker-dies-in-car-accident-new-documentary/234080)
**Author:** [@OneFastMonkey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OneFastMonkey)\ **Replies:** 285\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2019, 9:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/paul-walker-dies-in-car-accident-new-documentary/234080 "2019-11-20T21:46:17Z")
Single car crash today. He was 40. No more fast and furious. --- ## [500+ horsepower, six-speed manual and AWD](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/500-horsepower-six-speed-manual-and-awd/223948)
**Author:** [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2019, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/500-horsepower-six-speed-manual-and-awd/223948 "2019-11-20T19:40:10Z")
From Volvo? Last month, we found out that Polestar and Volvo were hard at work on a special tune of the S60 that would give the Swedish sedan an attitude for “the performance minded driver” and a right to say to the Me… --- ## [California to ban the darkies](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/california-to-ban-the-darkies/65168)
**Author:** [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 4:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/california-to-ban-the-darkies/65168 "2019-11-17T16:45:27Z")
Dr. DOS what color is your car these days? The specific colors that are currently on the chopping block are all dark hues, with the worst offender seemingly the most innocuous color you could think of: Black. What coul… --- ## [Welp... we are fubar](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/welp-we-are-fubar/45175)
**Author:** [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2019, 5:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/welp-we-are-fubar/45175 "2019-11-11T17:52:54Z")
http://gizmodo.com/368651/new-video-of-bigdog-quadruped-robot-is-so-stunning-its-spooky this thing is nuts… skynet here we come --- ## [Toronto Driver Shuts Down Highway](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/toronto-driver-shuts-down-highway/1413960)
**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2019, 10:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/toronto-driver-shuts-down-highway/1413960 "2019-11-10T22:48:12Z")
I really thought this wasn’t the first time, but I can’t find the thread. Another one of “those guys”; --- ## [Vantage Heating and Cooling Fall Specials!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vantage-heating-and-cooling-fall-specials/274931)
**Author:** [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2019, 10:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vantage-heating-and-cooling-fall-specials/274931 "2019-11-01T22:16:28Z")
Hello everyone! This is John with Vantage Heating and Cooling, some people on here may know that I do heating and air conditioning for a living. Some of the members here I have done work for as well. Well I finally o… --- ## [Nissan Leaf ($25k, 100m Range, 100% Electric) VS. Chevy Volt?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nissan-leaf-25k-100m-range-100-electric-vs-chevy-volt/152434)
**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Replies:** 268\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2019, 12:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nissan-leaf-25k-100m-range-100-electric-vs-chevy-volt/152434 "2019-10-28T12:00:47Z")
The Leaf is for sale this year with preorders starting this April. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/30/AR2010033001693.html?hpid=moreheadlines That $25k price is after a tax credit, but it’s… --- ## [Went out to get myself into something big, black and diesel...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-out-to-get-myself-into-something-big-black-and-diesel/273791)
**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 11:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/went-out-to-get-myself-into-something-big-black-and-diesel/273791 "2019-10-22T23:04:34Z")
… j/k :slight\_smile: My '05 RR was getting up there in miles (252k) and I definitely got my money’s worth out of it so it was time to step into the next gen. At this point I’ve owned MKII, MKIII and MKIV generations… --- ## [All Terrain (AT) Tires (BFG vs. General)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/all-terrain-at-tires-bfg-vs-general/225250)
**Author:** [@double\_j](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/double_j)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2019, 2:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/all-terrain-at-tires-bfg-vs-general/225250 "2019-10-21T14:14:15Z")
I am looking to replace the stock Dunlop Grand Trek tires that came on my 2011 Tacoma. Last winter, I managed to get stuck in a snow drift that was about a foot and a half deep in four wheel drive. They are sketchy on h… --- ## [Car Covers](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-covers/1413955)
**Author:** [@heylick](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/heylick)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 4:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/car-covers/1413955 "2019-10-19T04:40:55Z")
Just picked up a '17 Stingray Z51 convertible and am looking to get a good cover for it while in my garage for the winter. Lot of options out there so just need a recommendation of something good to keep it protected. --- ## [Electric turbos. Real ones. Coming to an Audi near you.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/electric-turbos-real-ones-coming-to-an-audi-near-you/270237)
**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 12:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/electric-turbos-real-ones-coming-to-an-audi-near-you/270237 "2019-10-19T00:58:13Z")
So maybe those crazy kids buying garbage from eBay had it right? Good idea, bad execution? Audi SQ7 sounds interesting too. Valeo has developed an electric turbocharger that it says eliminates turbo lag. The new tur… --- ## [The Pedal-to-the-Metal, Totally Illegal, Cross-Country Sprint for Glory](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-pedal-to-the-metal-totally-illegal-cross-country-sprint-for-glory/37124)
**Author:** [@Schema](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Schema)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2019, 10:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-pedal-to-the-metal-totally-illegal-cross-country-sprint-for-glory/37124 "2019-10-08T22:16:43Z")
Damn. 2,795 miles in under 32 hours?! Where do I sign up! http://www.wired.com/cars/coolwheels/magazine/15-11/ff\_cannonballrun?currentPage=1 --- ## [Mercedes Hydraulic Suspension](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mercedes-hydraulic-suspension/1413738)
**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2019, 5:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mercedes-hydraulic-suspension/1413738 "2019-10-03T17:20:23Z")
On the new GLE. I hope this is an option like Tesla’s party / celebration mode: --- ## [AMC's Breaking Bad](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/amcs-breaking-bad/156536)
**Author:** [@ubengineering](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ubengineering)\ **Replies:** 190\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2019, 12:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/amcs-breaking-bad/156536 "2019-10-02T00:16:46Z")
Tried searching but I never saw a thread started for this show. Anyways, end of 3rd season, so did Jesse kill Gail afterall!?!? God I can’t wait six months =( --- ## [Netflix "Fastest Car"](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/netflix-fastest-car/275116)
**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2019, 1:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/netflix-fastest-car/275116 "2019-09-26T13:47:04Z")
What’s up with this show and why does EVERY AD ON EVERY PAGE I VIEW reference this show? --- ## [“California emissions” no more?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/california-emissions-no-more/1413944)
**Author:** [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 1:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/california-emissions-no-more/1413944 "2019-09-19T13:40:35Z")
This will be interesting. --- ## [Hyperdrive - Netflix](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hyperdrive-netflix/1413931)
**Author:** [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2019, 8:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hyperdrive-netflix/1413931 "2019-09-18T20:46:37Z")
Has anyone watched Hyperdrive on Netflix? It was just put up on Aug 21st. I’ve watched one episode and definitely plan to watch more soon. Very interesting. Drivers from across the world with their own cars. Wh… --- ## [Vote For New York State's Next License Plate](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vote-for-new-york-states-next-license-plate/1413929)
**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2019, 5:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/vote-for-new-york-states-next-license-plate/1413929 "2019-09-18T17:15:33Z")
I don’t really like any of them… I mean #5 if only because it give some representation outside of NYC. I don’t even know what bridge on on #3, lol. --- ## [Dubs in the Buff GTG 2019](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dubs-in-the-buff-gtg-2019/1413943)
**Author:** [@lorge1989](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/lorge1989)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2019, 1:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dubs-in-the-buff-gtg-2019/1413943 "2019-09-18T13:55:57Z")
Shameless plug --- ## [Porsche Taycan / Audi E-Tron GT](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-taycan-audi-e-tron-gt/1413603)
**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2019, 11:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/porsche-taycan-audi-e-tron-gt/1413603 "2019-09-18T11:57:40Z")
Hype hype hype… that rear light animation though: They’re basically saying “don’t worry, if we make an electric car it will still feel like any other Porsche.” --- ## [585 Race Wars](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/585-race-wars/1413941)
**Author:** [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2019, 10:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/585-race-wars/1413941 "2019-09-12T22:10:16Z")
If anyone is looking for somewhere to go race with minimal tech MrSmith, my self and some others have run at these its lot of fun. They do roll racing, 1/8th, and 1/4 they have another event coming up end of the month. … --- ## [Ramsmobile RM-X2](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ramsmobile-rm-x2/1413940)
**Author:** [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2019, 9:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ramsmobile-rm-x2/1413940 "2019-09-12T21:15:30Z")
Offering a staggering 999 hp, though it’s unclear which one does. The first is the same 6.2-liter LT5 V8 gas engine used in the C7 Corvette ZR1, while the other option is the 6.6-liter Duramax diesel V8 normally only use… --- ## [Bugatti hits 300+](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bugatti-hits-300/1413934)
**Author:** [@HouseS2K](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HouseS2K)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 1:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bugatti-hits-300/1413934 "2019-09-11T01:14:00Z")
--- ## [Jessi Combs dies attempting land speed record](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jessi-combs-dies-attempting-land-speed-record/1413933)
**Author:** [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 11:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/jessi-combs-dies-attempting-land-speed-record/1413933 "2019-08-28T23:08:45Z")
I remember her from Overhaulin and several Mythbusters episodes. RIP --- ## [Lancaster Speedway / Dunn Tire Raceway / Elegant Builders Raceway Sold?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lancaster-speedway-dunn-tire-raceway-elegant-builders-raceway-sold/234164)
**Author:** [@ballsout1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ballsout1)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 12:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lancaster-speedway-dunn-tire-raceway-elegant-builders-raceway-sold/234164 "2019-08-16T00:26:56Z")
anybody here rumors of emerling chevy taking over operations of lancaster speedway? --- ## [New Acura Type-S](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-acura-type-s/1413924)
**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 1:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-acura-type-s/1413924 "2019-08-14T13:27:49Z")
Looks great. Has the same forged carbon fiber as a Huracan Performante too :kissing: https://acuranews.com/acura-automobiles/releases/acura-type-s-concept-debuts-in-monterey-brand-s-precision-crafted-performance-take… --- ## [New Ford Ranger Raptor](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-ford-ranger-raptor/1413613)
**Author:** [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2019, 7:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-ford-ranger-raptor/1413613 "2019-08-07T19:54:55Z")
Damn, twin turbo diesel? @Tbirdsc1 Today we caught the first shots (and video) of a production spec LHD Ranger Raptor while testing in Metro Detroit. Up until this point Ford has only shown the RHD version of the truck… --- ## [Chrysler to release Obama Edition 300C](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/chrysler-to-release-obama-edition-300c/71719)
**Author:** [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2019, 9:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/chrysler-to-release-obama-edition-300c/71719 "2019-08-05T21:00:19Z")
just kidding. but they really should. be a huge hit on bailey and similar areas . --- ## [Koenigsegg designs camshaft-free Freevalve engine](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/koenigsegg-designs-camshaft-free-freevalve-engine/228835)
**Author:** [@focusinprogress](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/focusinprogress)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2019, 7:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/koenigsegg-designs-camshaft-free-freevalve-engine/228835 "2019-07-29T19:44:57Z")
This is REALLY interesting stuff. They worked with a company called cargine and developed individual valve actuators to eliminate camshafts and gain the ability to fine tune each individual valve profile to gain 30% mor… [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=10) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/c/nyspeed-automotive/5.md?page=12)