Cappuccino - Not only a beverage, but an interesting Japanese Kei Car

[ChargerX3]

Had to make a visit to Home Depot last evening. Parking got tricky, so the Capo got creative.

[Chris GTO TT]

[Jeff V.]

That's awesome

[mjannusch]

Probably the spot in the lot most immune from cart dings.

[ChargerX3]

[quote=""mjannusch""]Probably the spot in the lot most immune from cart dings. [/quote]

You know what, you're probably right. I do take up most of the space. You would also be safe to adding "car dings" as well.

[Jeff V.]

I showed that pic to a few of my coworkers. Many laughs were had

One guy drives a 15-ish Yaris hatchback. It's over 2 feet longer than your car. That's nuts.

[ChargerX3]

[quote=""Jeff V.""]I showed that pic to a few of my coworkers. Many laughs were had

One guy drives a 15-ish Yaris hatchback. It's over 2 feet longer than your car. That's nuts.[/quote]

Haha, glad they liked it. The guy in the back of the by his truck got a good laugh with his son as well. He was chuckling and said "thats cool man".


In case anyone was worried about side to side room as well...

[ChargerX3]

Parked next to a co-worker today. Man even a moderate sized SUV looks huge.

[Jeff V.]

I don't think you get to do math when parking in those spots.

His oversized truck + your 2/3 sized car != two compact cars.

[ChargerX3]

Haha, maybe 2 full size.

[ChargerX3]

Update, new plates.

[ChargerX3]

Also working on a new door handle. The OEM one digs into your thigh. I was digging through some scrap parts i had lying around and came up with this solution. Not loving the design, but its functionality is better. Im open to ideas.

[Jeff V.]

I like the idea. Maybe replace the metal part with some hinged D-rings. Like this, but nicer.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/OOK-ReadySc ... /202341252

Or, how about this?

https://www.evasivemotorsports.com/stor ... gKplPD_BwE

[ChargerX3]

[quote=""Jeff V.""]I like the idea. Maybe replace the metal part with some hinged D-rings. Like this, but nicer.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/OOK-ReadySc ... /202341252

Or, how about this?

https://www.evasivemotorsports.com/stor ... gKplPD_BwE[/quote]

I like that first option. Minimalistic.

Second option isn't bad but I would still need a second tie in.

[ChargerX3]

Also recently filled up and took account of the mileage.



Not upset, for how much my foot has been in the throttle.

[vr4]

[quote=""ChargerX3""]Also recently filled up and took account of the mileage.



Not upset, for how much my foot has been in the throttle.[/quote]

I was gonna say that's a bit disappointing but if you've been driving it like I imagine it's not terrible.

[ChargerX3]

[quote=""vr4""]I was gonna say that's a bit disappointing but if you've been driving it like I imagine it's not terrible.[/quote]

Yea I’m in boost quite a bit because the car likes to play there. Otherwise it’s unremarkable. The car is the most fun in the turns which I tend to take in 2nd or 3rd gear at full throttle. The car behaves like a go cart and pushes through with minimal over or under steer. I’ve never had a car this predictable in the corners. Probably nothing like Jeff’s Vette but it’s been enough to surprise me.

Also factory estimates for city are 36 and 53 hwy. Maybe one take I’ll tone it down a bit and see what I get. Lol.

[Jeff V.]

This is a prime example of how fun it can be to drive a slow car fast.

[ChargerX3]

[quote=""Jeff V.""]This is a prime example of how fun it can be to drive a slow car fast.[/quote]

I would have to agree. I would have never thought a Kei car would deliver such an experience in relatively stock form.

[Jeff V.]

My SVT Focus remains the best all around car I've ever owned. It was quick enough, fairly fuel efficient, very practical, a blast to drive, and I could get on it without doing zero-to-felony in under 3 seconds.