David A Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 (edited) 58 minutes ago, Cloth Ears said: I reckon the normal one looks good - but it's much better (and sounds better) in the flesh than the photos. They don't do it justice. But (i.e. WTF?) why don't they release it with a sequential gearbox like they have on the rally cars? Having to spend that extra care and time changing gears is so last century (and sooo slooow). So much more fun just flicking a lever or a paddle - you don't even have to heel&toe! Obviously the 2025 model hasn't been released in Oz yet, but i've seen a current GR Yaris Rallye Edition at a servo and was impressed. They look and sound like a purpose-built rally car. Re: sequential gearboxes, you can shift sequentially at race speeds. But in city traffic, you have to use the clutch which is tricky with a sequential. Also, sequential boxes add a lot of cost. Edited September 4 by David A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloth Ears Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 1 minute ago, David A said: Obviously the 2025 model hasn't been released in Oz yet, but i've seen a current GR Yaris Rallye model at a servo and was impressed. They look and sound like a purpose-designed rally car. Re: sequential gearboxes, you can shift sequentially at race speeds. But in city traffic, you have to use the clutch which is tricky with a sequential. Also, sequential boxes add a lot of cost. Similar to a bike. You don't need a clutch at reasonable speeds, but it makes it much easier when you're stuck in traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 (edited) 7 hours ago, Cloth Ears said: Similar to a bike. You don't need a clutch at reasonable speeds, but it makes it much easier when you're stuck in traffic. Shimano's electronic groupsets don't require a manual clutch for low speeds, and don't cost anything like a good sequential box in a car. Only hypercar manufacturers would use a sequential box in a road car. Porsche, Ferrari, Lambo etc don't use them for good reason. Edited September 4 by David A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakeyb77_Redux Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Cloth Ears said: Similar to a bike. You don't need a clutch at reasonable speeds, but it makes it much easier when you're stuck in traffic. Blew the clutch on my 200B when I was 18. Drove it for a month without while I saved the sheckles to buy the parts…. was a Celica 5 speed box Great car was built by a friend who was a mechanic and QANTAS wrencher Edited September 4 by Jakeyb77_Redux 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudioGeek Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 If you like to mod, there are sequential gearboxes for the GR Yaris. Can run 9's with all the other mods !! I thought the GR was actually more fun at the track than the Focus RS. I did come to this country last century... was told "only sheilas drive autos" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloth Ears Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 4 minutes ago, David A said: Well no Shimano's electronic groupsets don't require a manual clutch for low speeds, and don't cost anything like a good sequential box in a car. Only hypercar manufacturers would use a sequential box in a road car. Porsche, Ferrari, Lambo etc don't use them for good reason. I guess our nomenclature is different. Any dual clutch gearbox is sequential and most of the hypercar manufacturers now use these exclusively. I'm not surprised that motorcycles (bikes) do not, as they're a little more cumbersome than the older style transmission. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 57 minutes ago, Cloth Ears said: I guess our nomenclature is different. Any dual clutch gearbox is sequential and most of the hypercar manufacturers now use these exclusively. I'm not surprised that motorcycles (bikes) do not, as they're a little more cumbersome than the older style transmission. Ok we're on the same page now. I guess I should have clearer in my comment by refererring to a manual sequential box, which I assumed was what you were talking about. I'm also a fan of a well executed DCT like Porsche's PDK or VW's DCT used in the Golf R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 (edited) 1 hour ago, AudioGeek said: If you like to mod, there are sequential gearboxes for the GR Yaris. Can run 9's with all the other mods !! I thought the GR was actually more fun at the track than the Focus RS. As far as I can tell, it's mainly the time attack guys and rally teams that fit those expensive manual sequential boxes to their GR's. And for that purpose, they're excellent. Edited September 4 by David A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ENIGMA Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 6 hours ago, AudioGeek said: What is it? Nilu, 27 A bespoke design made by an ex Bugatti designer who worked on the Chiron. The front nose of the car is one of his Chiron concepts that wasn't adopted. The name Nilu is part of both his kids names - the car is he and his wife's company formed and the car is a limited release with orders already placed at $3.5m a pop. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Posted September 4 Share Posted September 4 (edited) 13 hours ago, ENIGMA said: I've gravitated allot to this car recently - so much about it to like and its a pure analog driving experience. The engine is even made in NZ. That looks like a two seat version of the BAC Mono R. Cool exotica Edited September 4 by David A 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Willco Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 At least you'll be able to see the plumbers on his way! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudioGeek Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 11 minutes ago, Willco said: At least you'll be able to see the plumbers on his way! Nothing new, see it here as well.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McP Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 Porsches on display. Grab your camera! https://www.artneun.com.au/ < SUNDAY 10 NOVEMBER 2024 8am - 3pm ArtNeun This is not Coffee & Cars... this is Car Art. Delivering a community event and curating a setting for spectacular car photography. In 2024 owners will place their Porsche sports cars amongst an active timber yard. ATS Building Products in Braeside provides an amazing backdrop for a deliberately uncrowded environment allowing us to exploit the entire property. Porsches will be thematically arranged and set amongst complimentary backgrounds providing excellent framing opportunities. This event steps up significantly from 2023. The location is 9x larger with its 30,000sqm footprint and cars will be inside all five warehouses. While this is a car owners event you can also expect to see some very rare and important Porsches on display. No ropes or bollards at ArtNeun. Outside will be food vans, a beer and Prosecco vendor, a DJ playing cool tunes, integrated sponsorship and picnic tables with umbrellas to sit and relax. In 2024 this event is ticketed. Adult entry is $20 or $30 if purchased on the day. Kids accompanied by an adult under the age of 14 will be free Significant sponsors prizes on offer. Visit booths their stands for more. > 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fez Posted September 13 Share Posted September 13 Ferrari GTC4Lusso 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joz Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 On 11/9/2024 at 5:44 PM, Ian McP said: Porsches on display. Grab your camera! https://www.artneun.com.au/ < SUNDAY 10 NOVEMBER 2024 8am - 3pm ArtNeun This is not Coffee & Cars... this is Car Art. Delivering a community event and curating a setting for spectacular car photography. In 2024 owners will place their Porsche sports cars amongst an active timber yard. ATS Building Products in Braeside provides an amazing backdrop for a deliberately uncrowded environment allowing us to exploit the entire property. Porsches will be thematically arranged and set amongst complimentary backgrounds providing excellent framing opportunities. This event steps up significantly from 2023. The location is 9x larger with its 30,000sqm footprint and cars will be inside all five warehouses. While this is a car owners event you can also expect to see some very rare and important Porsches on display. No ropes or bollards at ArtNeun. Outside will be food vans, a beer and Prosecco vendor, a DJ playing cool tunes, integrated sponsorship and picnic tables with umbrellas to sit and relax. In 2024 this event is ticketed. Adult entry is $20 or $30 if purchased on the day. Kids accompanied by an adult under the age of 14 will be free Significant sponsors prizes on offer. Visit booths their stands for more. > already purchased Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted to music Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 1 of The neighbours restored units 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakeyb77_Redux Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 Was in a convoy with these today for a while. Beautiful Melbourne day for it. The Maserati guy yelled out “nice number plates to me” I yelled back awesome sounding car! Mazzas always make me smile. The AMG sounded nice too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STROP Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 On 15/09/2024 at 4:51 PM, Addicted to music said: 1 of The neighbours restored units Looks nice...what is under the bonnet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awayward Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 32 minutes ago, Jakeyb77_Redux said: Was in a convoy with these today for a while. Beautiful Melbourne day for it. The Maserati guy yelled out “nice number plates to me” I yelled back awesome sounding car! Mazzas always make me smile. The AMG sounded nice too It’s such a buzz when this happens. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakeyb77_Redux Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 (edited) 1 hour ago, awayward said: It’s such a buzz when this happens. Traffic was crawling at 40 and stopping a lot. But was still nice to hear that Maserati engine growl. Those AMGs sound and look menacing too. I felt a bit lame in my 986 but still fun. I’ve been meaning to give the Boxster some new vocal cords and dropped in to my local exhaust guru and he’s gonna make me up a system similar to this. Helmholtz resonators to combat drone also Edited September 18 by Jakeyb77_Redux 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 2 hours ago, STROP said: Looks nice...what is under the bonnet. Thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 Cars aren't my thing but I did get to hoon around in this car once(in the passenger seat) It had this in it Look at the lift of the Vdub powered by McLaren 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 Here is Colin Bond in the Ignis Alfa Romeo GTV6 dicing with Tony Longhurst in the JPS BMW 325i at Amaroo Park in 1986. This was the re-shelled RHD drive car built after the LHD Luigi Racing-built car was destroyed in the infamous 11 car pile up at the Surfers Paradise ATCC round in 1985. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STROP Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 (edited) 18 hours ago, Luc said: Look at the lift of the Vdub powered by As a VW lover, this fastback I believe never came out of the factory with this motor... But , who is in front being chased by an E49 Charger and a 2 door Le Monaro. Edited September 19 by STROP my mistake..Le Monaro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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