The cars and bikes thread!

[Raza]

April Fools!



More pictures to come later, but I absolutely love it. Looks great, the shadow line trim is very subtle compared to the standard chrome, the M Sport pack means it drives like a BMW should, the clutch and shifter are great, and it looks, feels, and drive like a new car still.

Also, it has a freaking HUD that also does the navigation, so that’s fantastic.

[Raza]

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[geoffbot]

Aw hell yeah dude!

[Samanator]

In the US, Jag isn’t the most anything car. It barely still exists. I saw an XF at the dealer this morning and I was shocked to see a place that still sells Jag. I miss when they had character. The Lexus-style XJ was the beginning of the end of the Jag I knew and loved.

According to the latest issue of Car and Driver TaTa is killing off Jaguar. All of their planned models including the EV replacement of the XJ were canceled over a year ago. Since SUV are king now Land Rover is growing well and is the surviver of the British pair.

[Raza]

According to the latest issue of Car and Driver TaTa is killing off Jaguar. All of their planned models including the EV replacement of the XJ were canceled over a year ago. Since SUV are king now Land Rover is growing well and is the surviver of the British pair.

That’s so sad. Less choice, less character in the world. Just like when Saab died.

[Raza]

I was a little worried about how the massive key fob would work with my Orbitkey, but it works a treat. And, unlike my Z4’s key, no worries about sticking myself with the pointy end.

[mlcor]

I was a little worried about how the massive key fob would work with my Orbitkey, but it works a treat. And, unlike my Z4’s key, no worries about sticking myself with the pointy end.

Hey, Raza, tell me about the Orbitkey, I've been thinking about getting something like that. Pros? Cons?

[Raza]

Hey, Raza, tell me about the Orbitkey, I've been thinking about getting something like that. Pros? Cons?

I love it. I had the V1, which was excellent, but this new V2 is above and beyond. They took everything that needed to be improved about the V1 and improved it. Now you have a quick access tab for your most used key (my front door, for example), it’s not completely toolless to take apart or tighten and loosen (before you needed something like a coin to turn the screw), and the keyring is now captive rather than free floating. I think the only con that I can think of is that if you have a lot of keys, you will have to add an extension post, but they’re cheap and easy to install, so it’s really not bad. I also have a Chipolo tracker on mine, so it syncs with my phone and I can make it ring out if I ever misplace them and my phone alerts me if the keys ever get left behind. Easily the best keyfob/keyring I’ve ever used. And no more jingle jangle, no getting stabbed by your house keys, I love it. Can’t recommend it highly enough. I don’t know if they still sell the V1s, but definitely get the V2.

Honestly, if there’s a company that’s beating Orbitkey for thoughtful, useful design, I can’t think of one. Everything I own from Orbitkey (the fob, the A5 Compendium, and the Nest V2) is the best product of its kind that I’ve ever owned. Last night, when going to bed, I was able to fit both keys, fob, my wallet, an extra charging cable, my Apple Pencil, my AirPods Pro, and my Black Bay GMT into the Nest V2 with just a little bit of organizing. Perfect tool for travel and for doubling as a valet when you’re away from home.

Key Organizer Pro is what they call it, my mistake, not V2:
https://www.orbitkey.com/collections...-organiser-pro

And 25% off right now isn’t bad. I backed their Kickstarter campaign, so I think I paid even less for it than that, but for me, it’s the only keyfob I’d ever use.

[mlcor]

I love it. I had the V1, which was excellent, but this new V2 is above and beyond. They took everything that needed to be improved about the V1 and improved it. Now you have a quick access tab for your most used key (my front door, for example), it’s not completely toolless to take apart or tighten and loosen (before you needed something like a coin to turn the screw), and the keyring is now captive rather than free floating. I think the only con that I can think of is that if you have a lot of keys, you will have to add an extension post, but they’re cheap and easy to install, so it’s really not bad. I also have a Chipolo tracker on mine, so it syncs with my phone and I can make it ring out if I ever misplace them and my phone alerts me if the keys ever get left behind. Easily the best keyfob/keyring I’ve ever used. And no more jingle jangle, no getting stabbed by your house keys, I love it. Can’t recommend it highly enough. I don’t know if they still sell the V1s, but definitely get the V2.

Honestly, if there’s a company that’s beating Orbitkey for thoughtful, useful design, I can’t think of one. Everything I own from Orbitkey (the fob, the A5 Compendium, and the Nest V2) is the best product of its kind that I’ve ever owned. Last night, when going to bed, I was able to fit both keys, fob, my wallet, an extra charging cable, my Apple Pencil, my AirPods Pro, and my Black Bay GMT into the Nest V2 with just a little bit of organizing. Perfect tool for travel and for doubling as a valet when you’re away from home.

Key Organizer Pro is what they call it, my mistake, not V2:
https://www.orbitkey.com/collections...-organiser-pro

And 25% off right now isn’t bad. I backed their Kickstarter campaign, so I think I paid even less for it than that, but for me, it’s the only keyfob I’d ever use.

Thanks! I still use old-fashioned keycases (I know, I know, but I don't get holes in my pockets), but I'd like to try something like this. Plus, the perfect gift from kids who throw up their hands trying to find a present for Dad.

[mlcor]

Good news and bad news--good news, Lotus gives up on going all electric in the near future. Bad news, apparently no plans for a future light hybrid sports car, only luxury sedan and SUV.

https://www.motor1.com/news/741724/l...p5KKXcBpjE-IVg