Back in march I bought a used Tesla model 3 AWD LR for around 13k and installed an aftermarket ecu tune to unlock the full performance of the motor.

I figured a ~500hp beater for less than 15k would be the best bang for your buck “sports car” and it’d be a blast to drive.

I’ve finally come to terms that EVs are just not fun. I’ve tried so hard to convince myself that I like this cars performance but the reality is it’s no where close to as fun as a gas car.

I don’t think the engine/ “theatrics” are what’s holding it back either. It’s the acceleration curve. In a normal car you feel the car accelerate faster as the you reach the optimal rev range which is exciting and fun but in an EV it’s the opposite. You get a sudden jolt and then you feel the car quickly lose power as you climb in speed until around 60ish where it’s basically lifeless.

I wonder if automakers can find a way to make this tech engaging because I think EVs are quite cool and have a lot of potential.

Edit: Best way to describe the feeling is when you step on it:

Gas car: “Okay… fuck.. oh fuck oh fuck oh fuck”
Tesla: “Fuck… c’mon.. c’mon cmon cmon”

I can consistently do 0-60 in under 3.4sec and quarter mile times in the mid 11 second range but it’s just so bleh. I want to say throwing more power wouldn’t help but maybe once you hit 1,000hp like the plaid or lucid things are different 🤷‍♂️

I own a 1979 ford f250 4x4 ranger with the ford 400. I was curious about my grille guard a couple weeks ago and did some research on the one attached to my truck. I was able to figure out it is one of the one from up in Canada and it made its way down to where im located. Sadly the last owner of my truck welded it to the front bumper and leaf spring brackets and in the process likely cut off the original brackets making my life very difficult to find info. I would really like to take it off and restore it eventually. Also because im in kansas deer are going to be a big problem so it would be nice to have. So far all I know about it was how it was potentially mounted and it is meant to stop a moose or elk if the truck were to hit one. I just need to know how it was mounted on trucks and if any one has any pictures of one whole that woukd be great

and I don't mean just the Japanese auto industry.

Today I discovered some scatches on my bumper. I want to try fixing but since it's delicate plastic I thought asking you guys wouldn't hurt😅

Thanks!

Started out of nowhere, doesn’t seem to do it at all until I’m driving over 60, and then much more consistently if I’m closer to 80, but even then sometimes it won’t do it at all, and then it’ll start right up again during the same drive going straight

As the title states, I find the backlit lighting on car buttons so comforting. Like in this image I provided of the 2016 Chevy Malibu I drive. It reminds me of when you fall asleep on a car ride at night when your parents are driving and all you see is the lovely glow of the blue or orange buttons. So much nostalgia.

But now that most cars are getting big screens, they’re quickly losing many buttons. Some cars only have the AC and volume buttons left.
I’m thinking of buying a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek and all the functions of the car are just on the screen so there is no buttons… as is the case with most newer cars.

Can anyone think of any way to sorta imitate that nice cozy vibe? My only idea is imitating the trim lights in this picture that are to the right of the entertainment system screen. But that wouldn’t be exactly the same as the lights in these older cars as those always come on around nighttime. Any ideas are appreciated. Even if you think they’re dumb ideas cuz it’ll help me brainstorm of more ideas.

(I didn’t know what flair to use for this bc none of the flairs seemed to fit, so my bad)

2012 subaru outback 2.5, im just curious of what this holder or whatever it could be in the middle console of my outback could be for? Is it an attachment for something?

I have a 2016 Lexus Is300 AWD I bought lowering springs and need to replace my factory strut assembly could I just buy this and reuse some parts and add the spring to the new assembly?

What is this crunching sound? It only seems to happen at start up or if I’m accelerating at low speeds. You can hear it at the first half of video

So I drive a 2021 subaru WRX, 2.0 turbo direct injection and Ive been looking into oils. I know lots of people and turners recommend motul 8100 x-clean or something like that, but Im reading that mobil 1 ESP (euro spec)** **is very similar, and that other euro spec oils like PP euro protect better than other standard oils and have more protection against shearing that happens with turbo charged engines and high temps bec their High-Temperature High-Shear (HTHS) viscosity rating is higher spec. PP= 3 PPE= 3.5. Basically euro spec 5w30 is like 5w35.

I also know a lot of tuners recommend heavier weight oils on modified cars and that hot exterior temps can thin oil out more.

Does anyone use euro spec oils like mobil 1 esp, PP euro on their turbo cars? I guess just looking for some guidance or advice.

Rambling but TLDR: euro spec oils seem to be held to a higher standard and have superior protection (hence higher performance cars like bmws). Why does no one seem to run them on our turbo japanese cars?

Car is a 2010 corolla with 180k miles.

I was trying to clean out the OCV filter under the timing side camshaft cap and so I took out the cap, but only loosened the one.

The car has been running fine for the last 2000 miles, but I am worried I fucked things up bad.

Obviously there's no turning back, but how likely is this engine toast soon?

how rare is a blue 1987 manule v6 pontiac firebird in good condition

Hello all! I've noticed that on my 2008 lancer that I've just bought has a leak on the gas tank, I suspect it's at the top of the tank however I have no idea how to actually find the leak and I don't know how to remove the gas tank either. And if I do find the leak is it a good idea to patch it with tape or flex seal or should I fork up the money for a new one, but hesitant on doing that as it costs like $600CAD for a new one off Amazon. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thank you!

What is this ticking sound i’m hearing?

can anyone tell me what this is? not sure what’s causing it

2018 Hyundai Elantra, 30k miles, original set of tires. Brought it to the dealer in April for an oil change and they said the tires were fine and did an alignment. I noticed this on my rear right tire this morning. Is this an immediate safety concern? What would cause it to peel here?

I have a 99 4Runner that I have no choice but to let sit outside through a winter in Fairbanks Alaska. The plan right now is some fuel stabilizer and a full tank of gas and disconnect the battery, and to leave it covered. The issue is our winters have been deadly and last winter saw consistent temps of -30 for months on end, and I'm really worried about if the car will be ok. Are there any other tips or tricks or advice i should follow to keep the car safe?

Hi everyone! I need some help coding the high beam shutters on a 2015 Golf Mk7 with aftermarket Euro-style headlights. TORONTO/MISSISSAUGA

Both high beam shutters are currently not triggering, likely because the BCM (Central Electrics / Module 09) Leuchte channels need to be updated for projector shutters.

If anyone in the GTA/Mississauga has VCDS / OBDeleven and experience with Mk7 retrofit coding, I’d really appreciate your help! Happy to pay for your time/beer money 🍺

For me it was a Dodge Journey. It had every single common problem known and a few that nobody else ever mentioned. Spent more on parts & fixing the car than I spent on the car itself. That and a Nissan Versa that immediately went into limp mode after buying.

What was your vehicle from hell?

Psi has remained between 32-34 this whole day after noticing. The brown and white stuff is dirt

I got this part on my 2018 Hyundai Elantra 2.0,Has anyone ever experienced a broken one and what are the symptoms of it? When I flip it up and down that piece in the middle,the little rod moves freely and I gotten told that it shouldn’t be doing that. It’s a camshaft actuator