Other cool cars like the G70

[Toddasaurus]

Yes you can. There is a Canadian company that’ll give you 50 hp for just over $1k.

Apparently musk has allowed it.

The cars get over the air updates…but apparently the tunes continue to work.

Interesting. Had no idea!

What would be really interesting is if aftermarket companies started making replacement components in electric cars. Upgrade to a 1.21 jiggawatt inverter and you'll hit 88 mph in less than 3 seconds.

 

[Slip_Angle]

Yeah! I didn't know that @Beefer - I watched a YT video a few months ago and they mentioned Tesla's could not be tuned or altered at all but I guess they were wrong! That's pretty cool.

 

[Aquineas]

Not my Grandfather's Buick. Not a Grand National either.

 

[2022GenesisG70]

Interesting. Had no idea!

What would be really interesting is if aftermarket companies started making replacement components in electric cars. Upgrade to a 1.21 jiggawatt inverter and you'll hit 88 mph in less than 3 seconds.

New here and just got a 22 G70. Do you have FSM info on how to pull radio from dash and which are the speaker wires? Trying to add amp to base radio as no amp in trunk to splice into since no Lexicon. Thanks.

 

[Slip_Angle]

New here and just got a 22 G70. Do you have FSM info on how to pull radio from dash and which are the speaker wires? Trying to add amp to base radio as no amp in trunk to splice into since no Lexicon. Thanks.

Yep. Send me a DM with your email

 

[average joe]

I'll believe it when I see it lol. Not even the folks at Lexus Enthusiast have said a word about this, and they're always on top of the news.

Like I said, you heard it here first. 56K for the IS500 confirmed!

 

[2022GenesisG70]

Yep. Send me a DM with your email

Will do, seems I’m too new to send a DM yet but will soon as I can.

 

[2022GenesisG70]

Yep. Send me a DM with your email

Still trying to get out of new member status so can send you a DM. Got pretty much all the stuff I need to do the stereo upgrade.

 

[Backslack]

Motor Trend ran a 3-way comparison between the TLX Type S, G70 3.3T, and CT5-V. Guess which they put in last place.

Acura TLX Type S vs. Cadillac CT5-V, Genesis G70 3.3T Comparison Test: Looking Beyond Europe

The TLX Type S, CT5-V, and G70 3.3T all make a compelling case for sport sedans—but which one should you take home?

www.motortrend.com

 

[Redwing]

Motor Trend ran a 3-way comparison between the TLX Type S, G70 3.3T, and CT5-V. Guess which they put in last place.

Acura TLX Type S vs. Cadillac CT5-V, Genesis G70 3.3T Comparison Test: Looking Beyond Europe

The TLX Type S, CT5-V, and G70 3.3T all make a compelling case for sport sedans—but which one should you take home?

www.motortrend.com

Interesting comment about the G's body roll. I find my 2020 pretty tight. I wonder how the CT5 and the G compare on the slalom. I'm sure it's out there, but admittedly, I'm too lazy to look. Of the cons about the G, I find this one a bit off base.

And although they do mention value, that Caddy does sticker out a lot higher. If I was looking to purchase today, that difference with what you get/don't get with the CT5 isn't enough to pull me in. Though as I say that, the domestics tend to offer some sever discounts. No clue if any discounts will be available here.

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[EvilDupa]

Yep. Send me a DM with your email

Is there anyway you can send me that FSM as well. I am trying to figure out how to wire an amp. My 2022 only has the base audio system. Thanks!

 

[EvilDupa]

Yep. Send me a DM with your email

Can you send me the FSM as well, I am trying to wire up an amp as I only have the base sound system. My email is mpinion@gmail.com. I appreciate it very much.
Thanks,
Matt

 

[Aquineas]

I got to take my buddy's Giulia Quadrifoglio on an extended test drive on Saturday, and let me tell you the reviews that praise its handling are spot-on. That thing handles like it's on rails, and the steering feels directly connected to the steering wheel in a way that I haven't experienced in another car; perhaps the Honda S2000 being the exception. This steering felt like a go-kart's steering or something. Despite my friend's urging, I didn't really push it too far as I was on unfamiliar roads and honestly its capabilities lay far behind my abilities as a driver (on a public road), but it felt like it was in a groove.

On the flip-side, he got to drive my G70. His first reaction was he kept making remarks about how nice the interior was, and how good-looking the car was in general. He also drove my car (lol a lot harder than I ever have to be honest) and was very impressed. We agreed that the Giulia handled better but the Genesis was more comfortable, and not far enough behind in the handling department that you'd miss it too much. I'm not saying he was going to trade his beloved Giulia in for the G70, but he was very, very impressed with the G70.

And then I told him the MSRP and his mouth dropped.

 

[Slip_Angle]

Very cool. I've always been a big fan of the QV. I wonder what's next for that platform. BMW has stepped it up with the new M3, so now it's Alpha's turn.

 

[Aquineas]

Very cool. I've always been a big fan of the QV. I wonder what's next for that platform. BMW has stepped it up with the new M3, so now it's Alpha's turn.

It's one of those cars which likes to be pushed to the limit, and frankly I'm not sure if it's entirely happy if it's not being pushed. For example, it's got HUGE METAL paddle shifters that feel amazing to the touch, and my buddy uses them all the time . I have had paddle shifters in three cars and I have probably used them a handful of times in all three cars.

On the negative side, at one point I'd gotten on it a bit and proceeded to back off a bit on the speed (to coast a bit in gear) and the car started "lurching" a bit, kinda like back when you were driving a manual and weren't on the throttle (sorry I don't remember the RPM or gear, but it was probably about 40mph. When I gave it more throttle it was happy.

 

[BadTrainDriver]

I'll start by stating: I cannot afford an $80k car...
BUT, I think the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio is probably the single sexiest four door sedan available today. with performance to back up its looks!

BUT #2, you have this:

After 40,000 Miles with the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, Our Heart Is Broken

We desperately hoped for this enthralling Italian sedan to succeed, but we were consistently disappointed by its unforgivable reliability issues.

www.caranddriver.com

 

[Aquineas]

I'll start by stating: I cannot afford an $80k car...
BUT, I think the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio is probably the single sexiest four door sedan available today. with performance to back up its looks!

BUT #2, you have this:

After 40,000 Miles with the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, Our Heart Is Broken

We desperately hoped for this enthralling Italian sedan to succeed, but we were consistently disappointed by its unforgivable reliability issues.

www.caranddriver.com

I can't afford an 80K car either lol. I know about some of the issues the media vehicles had and frankly I wouldn't spend my own money on one of those things unless a) I was a much better driver than I am, b) money was no object to me, and finally c) I had a fleet of other cars to drive if this one broke down (and he definitely has other cars he can drive, though one of those is an Alfa Romeo 4C, which might defeat the purpose of having a backup vehicle lol).

Orthogonal to any of those points, I paid special attention to the fit and finish of the vehicle, body-panels, etc, and it was very well put together; I'd argue the body panel gaps were more consistent and less than on my G70's trunk.

 

[Wilkinda65]

I'll start by stating: I cannot afford an $80k car...
BUT, I think the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio is probably the single sexiest four door sedan available today. with performance to back up its looks!

BUT #2, you have this:

After 40,000 Miles with the 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, Our Heart Is Broken

We desperately hoped for this enthralling Italian sedan to succeed, but we were consistently disappointed by its unforgivable reliability issues.

www.caranddriver.com

My 2019 Guilia was a living nightmare of reliability issues. Wasn't a QV but it was so sexy and .....Italian like in the color combo I had. Hated to get rid of it but I got tired of it being at the dealer all the time. Even in 2.0T trim it was impressive when it was working

 

[BadTrainDriver]

My 2019 Guilia was a living nightmare of reliability issues. Wasn't a QV but it was so sexy and .....Italian like in the color combo I had. Hated to get rid of it but I got tired of it being at the dealer all the time. Even in 2.0T trim it was impressive when it was workingView attachment 41078View attachment 41079

Reminds me of a sexy supermodel, but she's hooked on crack... Impossible to live with everyday!

 

[Backslack]

lol

2023 Acura Integra prototype is an enthusiasts' icon reborn

Turbo power, a manual transmission and hatchback functionality are just a few reasons why we're excited about the new Integra.

www.cnet.com

I like how "Integra" is pasted in big bold letters just so people don't confuse it with the Civic it's based on. Acura is laughing all the way to the bank.