Interesting details in cars you like.

[TexRex]

On the topic of unconventional top and trim as above, here's a paisley Plymouth.

 

[05XR8]

That's fly.

 

[Roo]

It would be going a bit far to suggest this a car I like, but the boot opening mechanism on the Mitsubishi Lancer WRC04 is interesting. The rear spoiler was moved forward on the bootlid for aerodynamic reasons, but this ment when equipped with a regular boot hinge the spoiler hit the rear window, so a new mechanism had to be designed.

 

[TexRex]

This grill assembly.

 

[TexRex]

'70-2 Skylark/GS tri-shield mirror.

Definitely my preference over the sport mirrors.

 

[TexRex]

C4 Corvette "Tuned Port Injection" fender molding.

 

[Tornado]

Definitely a lot better than the alternative:

 

[CyborgGT]

I really love the door handles on the new Lincoln Continentals. So much elegance and beauty! It makes the rest of the door very clean even with the limited edition model with suicide doors dubbed the "Coach".

Haven't seen this thread yet, so I was looking back, and boy do I disagree strongly with this particular detail. Absolutely gorgeous car otherwise, I agree with another poster's sentiment that it does the luxury look better than the German big 3... but that looks like a fridge handle, or something you'd see in a commercial-grade kitchen. I've just always admired these cars, and I never noticed this before, so your 'reveal' post surprised the hell out of me.

 

[TexRex]

Definitely a lot better than the alternative:

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I was today years old when I learned cross-fire injection carried over into the C4s.

 

[shadow0460]

Center section of an 09 to 14 F-150's front bench seat lifts up to reveal storage and access to the yaw sensor.
I also like the bold design of the 96 1/2 to 2004 F-150 and the 97-98 F-250. No other truck looks quite like that.
On a Ford you can access OBD2 with a smartphone for some limited stuff or you can access it with a laptop to do more advanced stuff.
Also some Ford radios are interchangeable, so your next upgrade might be sitting at Pull A Part.
And the best I can think of ATM: my own truck, a '13 F-150 STX, has blackout trim both inside and out so you don't get the sun glare from chrome bezels inside.
Honorable mention goes to the vinyl seats in a 1972 Olds Vista Cruiser. You can't sit on them in the summer but you can fry an egg on one. No butt warmers were needed.

 

[Roo]

It's not a car I have strong feelings for either way, but the doors on the Kaiser-Darrin are interesting; they slide forward into the front wings.

 

[Liquid]

When I think of growing up with cars in the 90s, for some reason I have a strange fondness for cars that had wipers on the headlights.

(As if I needed any more reasons to love a Volvo 850.)

 

[Venom800tt]

Never noticed the attention to detail on the ND MX-5's instrument cluster startup sequence till after I had the car for 2 years lol...

 

[TexRex]

'73-up Dodge/Plymouth A-body coupe 3/4 (or "canopy") vinyl tops.

 

[Greycap]

When I think of growing up with cars in the 90s, for some reason I have a strange fondness for cars that had wipers on the headlights.

(As if I needed any more reasons to love a Volvo 850.)

Extremely thinly weatherproofed electricals behind a structure that leaks like a sieve, with plastic cogs and apparently non-stainless steel metal parts. What could go wrong. The owner of two '90s Volvos speaking.

 

[MIE1992]

When I think of growing up with cars in the 90s, for some reason I have a strange fondness for cars that had wipers on the headlights.

(As if I needed any more reasons to love a Volvo 850.)

Ah, I used to drive my dad’s 850, and it had these, too. It also was the front-wheel drive saloon rather than the estate.

 

[Darla Starch]

The second compartment in the glovebox for the first-gen Fusion/Milan/MKZ is big enough for a couple CD jewel cases.

 

[Liquid]

Extremely thinly weatherproofed electricals behind a structure that leaks like a sieve, with plastic cogs and apparently non-stainless steel metal parts. What could go wrong. The owner of two '90s Volvos speaking.

I saw plenty of water-filled headlights on cars with headlight wipers but they still look awesome.

 

[Roo]

Another car I have no interest in but appreciate a detail. Walked past a Ford EcoSport the other day and did a double take: the boot door release handle is in the right rear light cluster and mirrors the reverse light.

 

[Dylan]

Another car I have no interest in but appreciate a detail. Walked past a Ford EcoSport the other day and did a double take: the boot door release handle is in the right rear light cluster and mirrors the reverse light.

When I was a lube tech in the Quicklane where I work, one of my favorite things was to ask new guys where the door latch was when we had one come in, and see how long it took them to find it.

 

[Roo]

When I was a lube tech in the Quicklane where I work, one of my favorite things was to ask new guys where the door latch was when we had one come in, and see how long it took them to find it.

Did you do the same with the second gen Ford Focus bonnet release? I spent far too long trying to find it the first time when I worked in a scrapyard...

It's behind the front grille badge, for those who haven't experienced it:

 

[SVX]

Just like U13 Bluebirds/Altimas!

 

[TexRex]

I was reminded last night that the Dodge Magnum GT had a rather unique hood stripe option.

I've so rarely seen them with any stripes at all, and the side and roof stripe packages without hood seem more common than with.

 

[TexRex]

Front indicator bumperettes on the original Lusso.

Such pretty, pretty cars.

 

[TexRex]

Also this GS is on BaT right now and I'm in danger.

 

[GranTurNismo]

• The first generation 86 (and BRZ and FR-S) had a cheat code called the “pedal dance” by owners to fully disable traction control. This was removed from the second generation.
• Porsche helped Volvo develop the engine (mainly cylinder head) and interior of the 850 T-5R. They used Amaretta on the seats, steering wheel, door cards, and arm rests and even used a Porsche yellow exterior paint.
• The Porsche 959 had hollow spoked magnesium wheels, an extreme measure to minimize weight.
• The 992 Porsche 911 has little microphones in the wheel wells to automatically put the car into Wet Mode if the car "hears" rain or puddles.
• The AMC Pacer’s doors are asymmetrical. The passenger door is slightly longer to allow for easier rear seat passenger ingress and egress.
• The McLaren F1's side mirrors are from a VW Corrado.

 

[Pupik]

Another car I have no interest in but appreciate a detail. Walked past a Ford EcoSport the other day and did a double take: the boot door release handle is in the right rear light cluster and mirrors the reverse light.

That tricked me the first time I received one as a rental car. Luckily I was traveling light and my carry-on luggage easily fit in the back seat.

 

[kidkat]

For me the Mazda gives details into count and being distinct from the rest. The RX7 packs a great varied driving experience. My first Mazda was a Mazda 3 GT. And now I redeemed myself and got back what I care.

 

[TexRex]

 

[GranTurNismo]

• The 2007-2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser has three front windshield wipers.
• The 1959 and 1960 Buick models had a speedometer that was viewed via a tilt adjustable mirror.
• The design of the tailpipes on the 2001-2006 Mini Cooper were inspired by the bottom of a beer can.
• The fuel door on the Toyota GR86 is modeled to look like a Toyota 2000GT headlight.
• The name, "Camry" from Toyota is an English transliteration of the Japanese word, "Kanmuri" which is a crown worn by emperors and noble class in Japan.
• The battery in the Chrysler PT Cruiser is under the air cleaner.
• The audio control system for the 2000-2005 Buick Lesabre Buick LeSabre are located on the steering wheel. When you use the switch on the steering wheel to increase or lower the volume on the radio, the actual volume knob on the radio on the dashboard also rotates at the same time.
• Aston Martin's famous AML V12, first used in the '99 DB7 and subsequently in the Vanquish, DB9, Rapide, and others...was based on the Ford Duratec V6 and shares many parts.
• Rolls Royce used GM automatic transmissions from 1953-2002. Hydra Matics, th400, and 4l80e.
• Late model W140 S-Class models have their climate control temperature sensor on the roof by the lights, to sense and compensate for temperature changes from opening the sunroof.
• The Lamborghini Miura was the first production car to use fake tailpipes.
• The Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1 and 2 had one of the most over-complicated braking systems in all of automotive history. Instead of using electricity to power the assist cylinder, there was an additional cam lobe on the back of the engine with an additional pushrod and lifter that powered the brake system.
• The 2004 V10 TDI Touareg has 15 fuel pumps. 10 injection pumps, 2 high pressure pumps, 2 lift pumps, and one last pump for the diesel fired webasto boiler.
• The Honda S600/800 was chain driven just like a Honda motorcycle.
• The Audi A2 has two Millenium-Falcon style 'smuggling' cubbies in the sandwich floor under the front floor mats. One has the fuses taking up a little bit of space but both can house anything you want to a depth of about 3 inches and has a nice rubber sealed alloy lid with rotating latches
• The Koenigsegg CC8 and CCR use the same naturally aspirated 4.6L V8 engine as the 2002-2005 Lincoln Aviator.
• McLaren F1 side mirrors are from the VW Corrado.