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

Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2022 3:12 pm
by ChargerX3
Had to make a visit to Home Depot last evening. Parking got tricky, so the Capo got creative.

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

Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2022 3:16 pm
by Chris GTO TT
:rofl:

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

Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2022 3:23 pm
by Jeff V.
:rofl: That's awesome

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

Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2022 3:25 pm
by mjannusch
Probably the spot in the lot most immune from cart dings. ;-)

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

Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2022 3:44 pm
by 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. :D

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

Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2022 3:48 pm
by Jeff V.
I showed that pic to a few of my coworkers. Many laughs were had :lol:

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

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

Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2022 3:59 pm
by ChargerX3
[quote=""Jeff V.""]I showed that pic to a few of my coworkers. Many laughs were had :lol:

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". :p


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

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

Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2022 8:50 pm
by ChargerX3
Parked next to a co-worker today. Man even a moderate sized SUV looks huge.

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

Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2022 8:55 pm
by 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.

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

Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2022 9:26 pm
by ChargerX3
Haha, maybe 2 full size.

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

Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2022 8:04 pm
by ChargerX3
Update, new plates.

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

Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2022 8:07 pm
by 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.

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

Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2022 8:18 pm
by 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

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

Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2022 8:34 pm
by 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.

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

Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2022 8:38 pm
by ChargerX3
Also recently filled up and took account of the mileage.

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

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

Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 2:42 am
by vr4
[quote=""ChargerX3""]Also recently filled up and took account of the mileage.

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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.

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

Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 3:08 am
by 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.

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

Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 5:26 pm
by Jeff V.
This is a prime example of how fun it can be to drive a slow car fast.

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

Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 5:40 pm
by 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.

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

Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2022 5:45 pm
by 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. :lol: