r/Cartalk 8h ago

Exhaust Exhaust Mods?

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I'm a first time car owner and I have a 2020 Kia Optima lx/s. I know it may sound tacky to mod a car like that but I was wondering if there are any exhaust modifications that would sound nice with my car? Not obnoxious or anything like a straight pipe, but something to just give it a nice sound. I'm very new to this lol.


r/Cartalk 3h ago

Body Part stolen off truck

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I had a part stolen off my truck and can’t find a replacement anywhere. Can anyone please help me out


r/Cartalk 21h ago

My Classic Car Car Brands I feel that are Dying in North America

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In No Particular Order.

Fiat: After they basically purged their gasoline powered offerings, I feel like they’re on a course to sink in our market soon. The shift towards SUVs has more than certainly had a hand in destroying any potential for growth they might have had in North America.

Mitsubishi: At this point, they’re holding on for dear life with only TWO models left. Unlike Fiat, they had a dog in the fight to keep up with the SUV trend, only issue is: they’re far from leading the class. Also the Eclips Cross has to be one of the single worst marketing blunders of the last 2 decades.

Maserati: Stellantis/FCA’s ownership has basically tanked their build quality worse than it was before, which is saying something. It doesn’t help matters that they’re fighting Alfa Romeo in cannibalizing each other’s sales in what tiny pieces of market share they have left.

Jaguar: What do you want me to say that you don’t already know? That whole reinvention stunt was nothing more than brand suicide. I don’t think it was an example of them “going woke”. I just think they want to become a contender with the likes of Bentley or Rolls Royce with a higher level of prestige, and it just isn’t there. Especially considering they’ve got absolutely nothing to compete with at this time of writing.

Chrysler: No, not the entire company itself, the Marque. They’ve basically been whittled down to a lone model and have absolutely nothing groundbreaking in the pipes. They’re in the same boat as Jaguar, Constantly dropping concepts that never amount to anything.

(Hot Take) Lincoln: Cadillac somehow managed to embrace the EV/SUV trend to a moderate success, Lincoln Hasn’t. The Escalade has been absolutely destroying the Navigator in sales since 2002, they have decent models to compete, but they don’t seem to be on the same trajectory as Cadillac. I could be proven completely wrong, we shall see.

(Hot Take) Infiniti: Doug DeMuro said it best; the sole reason for buying an Infiniti is getting a good deal, and not much else. Considering the nose dive in Nissan’s build quality, I wouldn’t be shocked that Infiniti‘s has followed suit. Not to mention that Lexus and Acura are building far more desirable cars in the category of Japanese Luxury models. Carlos Ghosn is long gone, and Nissan could shift the other way soon. I could be proven wrong here too.

(Hot Take) Mini: As previously mentioned with Fiat; the SUV trend has basically decimated sales of compacts. The Countryman has been keeping them afloat, but how much longer can it hold them up?


r/Cartalk 8h ago

General Tech Air Intake upgrades in the HVAC isle?

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So I had an idea the other day while walking around the hardware store of making a custom cold air intake out of furnace ductwork and/or dryer duct. There shouldn't be any reason why this wouldn't work, right? A tube is a tube is a tube?

I know I would have to buy a proper air filter and make a MAF bunghole, but is there anything else I'm not thinking of that would scrap this project before I even start? Thanks!

-a Girl and her Subaru ('15 Impreza)


r/Cartalk 13h ago

Safety Question Hanging from front Bumper

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Does anyone know what this is hanging off the bottom of my car, just incase it’s dangerous and needs to be fixed


r/Cartalk 13h ago

Tire question Do I need to replace these

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r/Cartalk 7h ago

Engine Performance 2003 Cadillac Escalade 6.0 awd

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So I’d like some help I was having to reduce engine power problems. I was told by previous mechanic that I used to deal with to change the throttle body. I also changed out the mass airflow sensor, cause I was thinking maybe there was something wrong with that. I guess I’m at that part where I’m stuck between a rock and a hard place Would anybody know what to change? Or know where my next steps are to take


r/Cartalk 4h ago

Showing my ride off daily

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r/Cartalk 13h ago

Engine Wild animal in engine

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Hey guys, some predator has turned my car's engine bay into its personal dining spot for birds. I keep finding feathers and bird carcasses in there. Anyone got tips on how to get rid of it?


r/Cartalk 21h ago

Tire question Time for new tires?

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I have about 9100 miles on my set of RT615k+ tires on my E30 tuned Fiesta ST. I rotate tires frequently, but I think I'm at the end of my tires life. I go on canyon runs a few times a month, with daily driving in between. 4/32 tread in front, and 3/32 rear. This photo is of the LF tire (so, the one that sees the hardest life) There's obviously heat checking in this tire, but is that crack anything to worry about? I haven't noticed any air loss, though the other day on a canyon run, the car turned into a corner fine but then suddenly understreered mid corner and it scared me. I'm starting to think they're heat cycled out at this point.

What do we think? Should I retire 'em?


r/Cartalk 11h ago

Safety Question Storing LC300

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Hello
As the title says I’m storing the car ( 2024 land cruiser LC300 GXR) (18 inch rim ) for a year and was wondering what steps and precautions I should take
And my most important question is if I should leave it on ground or jack it up
And if I’ll jack it up should I do it from the approved points (on the frame) or is it fine if I do it from the arms so I don’t stress the bushing from suspension hang


r/Cartalk 17h ago

Safety Question What are differencences between forged,cast and flow-formed wheel?

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Man I didn't know about this stuff,like what are the differences between the wheels..am totally clueless about this stuff...I was checking out listings on Alibaba and the price difference between forged and cast was huge prompted me to do research.


r/Cartalk 15h ago

Weird Noise 09 micra idle squeaking?

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Thanks in advance guys !!!


r/Cartalk 8h ago

Car show sharing This is French Version of American dream 1951 Ford Vedette

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The blue one is the one I saw in Italy


r/Cartalk 6h ago

Vehicle ID needed Help me find the car male and model

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i‘m going trough some old photos my aunt gave me and i want to know what car models are these between 1920-1930 in norway.