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Title: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Bobbito on November 17, 2009, 10:39:16 AM
I was just looking at the F-1 thread and have seen the motorcycle thread on here before and it got me asking if anyone on here is into cars (building, racing, etc). I've been into them for as long as I can remember (I'm from Europe and my father is an og f-1 fan) and just purchased my first car 18 months ago and have been obsessed since. Just seeing what people out there on slap are doing carwise.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Sleazy on November 17, 2009, 11:37:03 AM
i like musle cars like this one but don't own one

(http://www.motorheadsperformance.com/J%27s%20%2769%20Chevelle%20SS.jpg)

i'm actually driving a charger rental while my 4runner is in the shop and it's pretty fun to drive but pisses me off because for some reason this new crop of muscle cars they didn't feel the need to make the engine sound gnarly. it's regular. my mom actually commented when i was showing her how much power it has "wow, this thing sounds like a sowing machine..." epic fell guys
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: east is in the house on November 17, 2009, 12:41:17 PM
got my '94 civic, she gets 27-30 mpg on rural roads. backup is a '97 toyota corolla, love that car but its pushing 240,000.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: 1992 on November 17, 2009, 05:22:14 PM
I've had about 30+ cars and trucks since I started driving. Right now I'm working a 1973 Pontiac Grandville 2-door Hardtop. It has a 455 Long Block in it that's pushing about 375 horsepower at the rear wheels with minor upgrades and dual exhaust. It's not as big as some early 70's cars but it is still large. Very fun to drive and super fast. Gas mileage is not good at all. Hopefully that might change after I put the new carb on and tune it perfectly. It's like driving a 120 mph living room.

http://tinyurl.com/ybb3kzc

This is a four-door version of what I'm working with. Mine is Florentine Red with a white top.

Here is a famous car chase scene from the 1973 movie called "The Seven-Ups". The criminals are driving the blue car. I ended finding and buying my car because of this movie. The Blue Grandville gets worked but whatever. That is what it pretty much runs and looks like. Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vACWV5sRcY

Oh.....and East Is In The House. That song is dope. That reminded me of The Coup which I just put in. Thanks man.


Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: east is in the house on November 17, 2009, 05:26:52 PM
1992 your post reminded me of this classic car song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fo_2TE6C56Y
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: pancake man on November 17, 2009, 05:40:18 PM
My cousin introduced me to BMW's and the tuning world  of said cars. I don't own one, but I would like to  buy and fix up either an e30 three series or an e34 five series. Something similar to the picture
(http://www.bmwcoop.com/wp-content/images/2008/09/bmw-e30-m3.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Gnarfunkell on November 17, 2009, 05:53:09 PM
I need an Audi A5

(http://www.baekdal.com/media/content/2008/audis53.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Bobbito on November 17, 2009, 06:25:35 PM
I'd kill to have the Audi and BMW. Personally, I'm riding Hondas dick right now but lately sparked a slight interest in muscle cars after I went to a racetrack with my buddy and his dad. Also, I remember reading about Nick dompierre and mikey Taylor being into this shit too I was psyched on that. Damn I wish I had more time and money for skating and cars...

Pancake man, Ahlee used to have an e30 much like that a few years back so if you do buy one, he'd be the dude to talk to. Those things are sick!
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: pancake man on November 17, 2009, 06:34:19 PM
I wish I could buy one, but still in school at the moment, so money is scarce. One day though, one day. Do you have a personal preference or do you not know BMW's well enough?
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Doctor Handsome on November 17, 2009, 07:28:52 PM
Yes to the e30 and the a5! I'm thinking of getting an a4 soon, probably an 05 or so.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: mcpeepants on November 17, 2009, 07:29:52 PM
I was wondering if there was a car thread on here...

Here's my car. It's a 2000 Miata. Haven't taken it to the track yet :(

Mods:
CAI, Racing Beat Midpipe, Enthuza Muffler, Boss Frog roll bar, Corbeau Forza seats, Hawk HP plus pads, Raceland Coilovers.


(http://i37.tinypic.com/nwyeet.jpg)

(http://i36.tinypic.com/208gxuo.jpg)

after I installed my coilovers...testing how low they could go

(http://i36.tinypic.com/2dk9w5u.jpg)

edit: took my dog for a drive today :)

(http://i46.tinypic.com/2gumm9w.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Mooley on November 17, 2009, 07:48:42 PM
"The Mazda Miata hugs the road like men hug men"
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: mcpeepants on November 17, 2009, 07:50:26 PM
"The Mazda Miata hugs the road like men hug men"

I was wondering how long it'd take for a gay comment ;D
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: ahlee on November 17, 2009, 08:00:25 PM
hell yeaa. heres my mkv like 2 yrs ago.. sold everything.

(http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v140/58/114/675462536/n675462536_165884_4369.jpg)
(http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v140/58/114/675462536/n675462536_165892_2158.jpg)
(http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v375/58/114/675462536/n675462536_884621_3086.jpg)
my first gti.

(http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v105/58/114/675462536/n675462536_165936_2563.jpg)



My cousin introduced me to BMW's and the tuning world  of said cars. I don't own one, but I would like to  buy and fix up either an e30 three series or an e34 five series. Something similar to the picture
(http://www.bmwcoop.com/wp-content/images/2008/09/bmw-e30-m3.jpg)

e30 is where its at man. cars handle so well.. i used to drive this one until a pothole full of water decided to totally take out my oilpan and steering rack.. it was too much of a paint in the ass to maintain after that.

(http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v249/58/114/675462536/n675462536_456742_5672.jpg)
(http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v249/58/114/675462536/n675462536_456747_4193.jpg)
(http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v249/58/114/675462536/n675462536_456743_6037.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: mcpeepants on November 17, 2009, 08:03:58 PM
On another note, here are some more dope miatas.

(http://www.steveandlee.com/galleries/miata/6ul_1.jpg)

(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f123/CE28N/random/2331397371_53f5bba3c0_o.jpg)

(http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k264/miatadam/DSC03117.jpg)

(http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k264/miatadam/DSC03110.jpg)

This one's for you Mooley  :-*

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y167/Jeepster118/92552976au5.jpg)

(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a65/blkrdstr/desktop1.jpg)

(http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/images/mazdaspeed/large/img_mazdaspd_tuning_personal50_lg_06.jpg)

(http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/images/mazdaspeed/large/img_mazdaspd_tuning_personal50_lg_10.jpg)

(http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/AntonioAlvendia/Feature%20Cars/Leonard%20Precedeo%20NB%20Miata/IMG_0693%20copy.jpg)

(http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Jacco%20Willemsen/Car%20Features/MX5%20Kinod/DSC_0232.jpg)

(http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Rod09/drivers%20guests/Roadster%20Life/DSC_0455.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: mcpeepants on November 17, 2009, 08:07:29 PM
Gooood shit Ahlee! What are you driving now?
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Bobbito on November 17, 2009, 08:07:39 PM
I wish I could buy one, but still in school at the moment, so money is scarce. One day though, one day. Do you have a personal preference or do you not know BMW's well enough?
Personal preference for Bimmers would be either the e30 M3 or an e46 M3 they seem so fun to drive. If I'm ever rich, I want to try out a B7 Alpina. I'd love to learn more about them/own one but I'm on your same boat with school and lack of money it sucks.

As for dude with the Miata, it looks fun to drive but I like the older generation better just because of it's form and even lighter and smaller chassis liek the ones above
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: ahlee on November 17, 2009, 08:10:50 PM
Gooood shit Ahlee! What are you driving now?

the same mkv, its just stock... it was in pvw and eurotuner so after that i decided to just part it out.. i went through 2 oilpans on it and got sick of dumping cash into it.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: mcpeepants on November 17, 2009, 08:12:22 PM
Personal preference for Bimmers would be either the e30 M3 or an e46 M3 they seem so fun to drive. If I'm ever rich, I want to try out a B7 Alpina. I'd love to learn more about them/own one but I'm on your same boat with school and lack of money it sucks.

As for dude with the Miata, it looks fun to drive but I like the older generation better just because of it's form and even lighter and smaller chassis liek the ones above

Yeah, I was stuck between the NA (90-97) and the NB (99-04). The pop-up lights from the NA grew on me after I had my NB for a while. I'm still on the hunt for a cheap NA, because I'd love to have both.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Bobbito on November 17, 2009, 08:14:09 PM
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Gooood shit Ahlee! What are you driving now?
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the same mkv, its just stock... it was in pvw and eurotuner so after that i decided to just part it out.. i went through 2 oilpans on it and got sick of dumping cash into it.
And I was worried about my midpipe scraping everything....damn she looked so good though!
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: mcpeepants on November 17, 2009, 08:14:23 PM
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Gooood shit Ahlee! What are you driving now?
[close]

the same mkv, its just stock... it was in pvw and eurotuner so after that i decided to just part it out.. i went through 2 oilpans on it and got sick of dumping cash into it.

Oh ok, cool. That's awesome! Yeah, that's one of the main drawbacks of being so low haha.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: ahlee on November 17, 2009, 08:17:11 PM
i went through a shit ton of oilpans... pay to play. driving a slammed car isnt that hard once you get used to it.. just knowing to ride spines on the highway and take angles and what not.

burnouts!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bjw7WnGSXMI

Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: mcpeepants on November 17, 2009, 08:20:23 PM
i went through a shit ton of oilpans... pay to play. driving a slammed car isnt that hard once you get used to it.. just knowing to ride spines on the highway and take angles and what not.

burnouts!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bjw7WnGSXMI



Once I finally decide on some wheels and get new coilovers I'm gonna slam my car again. I loved being low.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: pancake man on November 17, 2009, 09:07:26 PM
Ahlee, you don't happen to be on bimmerforums? That's where I get my main source of knowledge, and I've definitely seen your white MKV at the northampton skate park
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: ahlee on November 17, 2009, 09:11:51 PM
i used to when i had the car, not so much anymore.. i browse vwvortex.com pretty regularly though..
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Doctor Handsome on November 17, 2009, 09:38:46 PM
I kinda like the Miata mx5.

(http://online.wsj.com/media/miata09_P_20090212171330.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Paper Crane on November 17, 2009, 11:24:51 PM
this one's not mine, but same model. blue devil.
(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1275/1321/3185660003_large.jpg)


stickers!
(http://www.rocknshop.de/images/product_images/info_images/6418_0.jpg)
(http://images5.cafepress.com/product/35408245v2_225x225_Front.jpg)
(http://images3.cafepress.com/product/111500733v2_225x225_Front.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: gutterhead. on November 17, 2009, 11:28:56 PM
my pops has a 68 chevelle SS, 396 block.
one day, it will be mine.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: StokedTaco on November 18, 2009, 01:43:27 AM
Sick ahlee, anyone here get into car audio?
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Commercial D on November 18, 2009, 02:10:44 AM
I've got a Saab 900 S Talladega Edition. I haven't done anything but add a Borla muffler. The hatchback is very practical for road trips but I'm thinking FWD was a mistake.
(http://www.trollhattansaab.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/saab900se-1.jpg)
(http://www.trollhattansaab.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/saab900se-31.jpg)
(not my car but very similar)

Nothing amazing. Though it's got the Talladega spoiler and air dam which set it apart from other NG900s and 9-3s, and best of all no monthly payments.

Next up will probably be a Volvo S60 R (300hp, AWD), or maybe even an Evo. Nowadays even factory NA engines can produce 100hp per liter of displacement (new Civic Si) so I'm thinking that the goal of any forced induction system should be 200hp/L, like one version of the Evo VIII sold in the UK.

Anyone into tuning will definitely dig this anime. There's an arcade game based around it too, Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune 3, which is just amazing if you can find a machine. There's an arcade in Toronto where Cantonese kids 4-way battle well past 4 a.m. every weekend.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a53JyHW8IZY
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Matze on November 18, 2009, 02:47:28 AM
this one's not mine, but same model. blue devil.
(http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1275/1321/3185660003_large.jpg)


stickers!
(http://www.rocknshop.de/images/product_images/info_images/6418_0.jpg)
(http://images5.cafepress.com/product/35408245v2_225x225_Front.jpg)
(http://images3.cafepress.com/product/111500733v2_225x225_Front.jpg)

now we can talk.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Bobbito on November 18, 2009, 06:03:37 AM
Sick ahlee, anyone here get into car audio?
I'm somewhat into it. 2 12s in my hatch. Hatchbacks are the best
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: rawbertson. on November 18, 2009, 07:43:43 AM
i would love to spend money on something nice but just cant afford shit. just got this

(http://www.news-blogs.com/_images/auto/hyundai_sonata_2006.jpg)

i like it a lot but its nothing special its super chill ride though really quiet and smooth
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Sleazy on November 18, 2009, 08:45:16 AM
my pops has a 68 chevelle SS, 396 block.
one day, it will be mine.

real talk, you're a lucky man
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: ahlee on November 20, 2009, 07:15:07 AM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2653/3732423860_9f4a4a52f0_o.jpg)

and this is for sale... twin k04's .. making around 400bhp?

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2448/4033422833_69984a4454_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3508/4033422423_e6ea0b6d98_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: vince the stud on November 20, 2009, 07:44:53 AM
nice tread
im fucking down with car

i hown an 96 honda civic.
even if not that down with civic i have found it with 50k never drive in winter . the old lady who have t before me passed out and i got a deal for it.

im searching for an 64 impala for beating the fuck out of it, right when i got the money i go down California for one.



dream car
(http://www.musclecarclub.com/musclecars/buick-riviera/images/buick-riviera-1973a.jpg)
(http://www.fortunecity.com/silverstone/chrysler/45/71duster.jpg)
(http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp331/vincentdugas02/pontiac-gto-judge-1969a.jpg)
(http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news/local/rodricks/blog/festiva.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Paper Crane on November 20, 2009, 08:48:58 AM
nice tread
im fucking down with car

i hown an 96 honda civic.
even if not that down with civic i have found it with 50k never drive in winter . the old lady who have t before me passed out and i got a deal for it.

im searching for an 64 impala for beating the fuck out of it, right when i got the money i go down California for one.
i lol'd.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: TheFreshSC on November 25, 2009, 10:04:31 PM
bump.

i'll be in the market for a car soon, and because of some multi-level marketing involvement i can have a decent car paid for by the company, as long as it falls in the 25,000 - 40,000 price range. i just found out about this today, and im hella wicked stoked. i'm not really into cars (i currently drive a '97 buick lesabre), and i'm still debating what i want to get. Thinking of purchasing a new infiniti G37, or possibly an '06 bmw 6 series.
what does slap have to say on my potential picks? im open to all suggestions
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: bridgeman on November 25, 2009, 10:49:51 PM
I've been obsessed with cars ever since I was a baby. Love everything about them!

My 1982 Mercury Capri 5.0L:
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r282/bridgener/S6302252.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r282/bridgener/S6302255.jpg)

Dad's 1962 Austin Healey 3000:
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r282/bridgener/S6302293.jpg)

Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: DevilOnEnzyte on November 25, 2009, 10:57:44 PM
I'm a Cadillac mechanic for a living.
Race SCCA Autocross in a 1991 240sx.
I am the go-to guy in Louisiana for building or tuning on Hyundais and Nissans.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Paper Crane on November 25, 2009, 11:11:58 PM
^how do you like the hyundai tiburon? 
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: The Drew on November 26, 2009, 03:38:49 AM


Dad's 1962 Austin Healey 3000:
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r282/bridgener/S6302293.jpg)


i would love to see a pic of this when it is finished
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: rudigarsucks on November 26, 2009, 05:24:11 AM
Not really into cars as in tuning them or anything, but I like them and I love driving. Wish i was more mechanically inclined. I've got this Datsun 510 I used to drive that's off the road now, until i can afford to have some work done to it. It's gotta be a second vehicle too, it's not the most comfortable daily driver. I got the 4runner so i could get out of the city as much as possible.

(http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs035.snc1/3273_69714092073_514742073_1507518_2073306_n.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2625/4135255099_f2e4939423_m.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: kinky john on November 26, 2009, 09:39:37 AM
Not mine, but the closest I could find on the interwebs:

(http://media02.vivastreet.com/classifieds//a3/f/17330933/large/1.jpg)

mk1 golf cabriolet

and off the road but in my heart

(http://www.paulridley.co.uk/Land_Rover_SWB_on_trailer.JPG)

series 3 short wheel base land rover, fucking ace car!
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Bobbito on November 26, 2009, 12:17:50 PM
bump.

i'll be in the market for a car soon, and because of some multi-level marketing involvement i can have a decent car paid for by the company, as long as it falls in the 25,000 - 40,000 price range. i just found out about this today, and im hella wicked stoked. i'm not really into cars (i currently drive a '97 buick lesabre), and i'm still debating what i want to get. Thinking of purchasing a new infiniti G37, or possibly an '06 bmw 6 series.
what does slap have to say on my potential picks? im open to all suggestions
Mazdaspeed 3 wagon. Or an E46 BMW M3 but you're on the right path if you're looking for a 6 series.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: sergioflorez on November 26, 2009, 01:37:48 PM
i was heavy into the design aspect of cars a long long time ago. concept cars, studios like pininfarina, italdesign, etc.

http://www.autodesignmagazine.com/flash/
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: vince the stud on November 26, 2009, 05:25:19 PM
I'm a Cadillac mechanic for a living.
Race SCCA Autocross in a 1991 240sx.
I am the go-to guy in Louisiana for building or tuning on Hyundais and Nissans.
nice
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Inanimate Object on November 26, 2009, 05:31:43 PM
(http://dealerrevs.com/pictures/12877789.jpg)

I drive a station wagon because it was free.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: vince the stud on November 26, 2009, 05:38:19 PM
station wagon are the shit
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Hobo.Joe on November 26, 2009, 06:13:12 PM
does anyone else have an anti-hero sticker on their car and get asked all the time if it's a band?

oh and I have a Ford Ranger
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: bridgeman on November 26, 2009, 06:23:53 PM
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Dad's 1962 Austin Healey 3000:
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i would love to see a pic of this when it is finished

I'll definietly post pics. We're sending it off for paint this winter. It's been around 6 years in the making!
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: red deer. on November 26, 2009, 08:13:08 PM
my dads been building hot rods basically his entire life, hes got a 53 ford f-150 on an 81 camaro frame, supercharged 350 and 200 shot of nitrous.
i have a 96 caprice with an LT1 5.7L v8 in it, she goes. i just bought a cadillac sts with the northstar v8 in it, winter beater
my dad and i are building a rat rod this winter, 32 ford cab, 50 chev box, 455 out of a 70 wildcat, 4 speed standard
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: DevilOnEnzyte on November 26, 2009, 08:28:58 PM
^how do you like the hyundai tiburon? 

I love them, as I have had 2 myself.
My first one was a 2003 GT V6 6spd.
Was very competitive in the type of racing I do.
Great little car, and when I got stupid and drove drunk, It held up great in the crash.
Before the wreck, I never had a single problem with it. Very comfortable, quick, great handling. Overall, a nicely put together car.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y83/sts_skater18/Tiburon/48.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y83/sts_skater18/Tiburon/49.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y83/sts_skater18/damn/1126080957a.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y83/sts_skater18/damn/1126080957.jpg)

My other Tiburon was a 2006 GS 5spd. (2.0ltr 4 cylinder)
I did a full engine build and turbo kit with it. (8.3:1 comp. GT3071R turbo @ 16psi.)
Made 356whp/344wtq and ran a 12.88 @ 108 on M/T's.
I just recently sold this one last week.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y83/sts_skater18/turbo%20tib/l_3cba59a86923429cbb5e39b13d9f6043.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y83/sts_skater18/turbo%20tib/l_cddfbf22140142369e94b588e166c0f6.jpg)


I put in an order for the Tiburon's replacement, the 2010 Genesis Coupe.
I'm getting the 2.0T R-Spec package. It should be in sometime in February :)

I would definitely suggest a Tiburon to anyone looking into them.
I would get another one if a clean 07-08 body style came around.

I don't mean to plug a website, but if you wanna know more about Tiburons, I'm an admin over at www.crookedh.com
My names "I_drive_naked"
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: DevilOnEnzyte on November 26, 2009, 08:30:50 PM
bump.

i'll be in the market for a car soon, and because of some multi-level marketing involvement i can have a decent car paid for by the company, as long as it falls in the 25,000 - 40,000 price range. i just found out about this today, and im hella wicked stoked. i'm not really into cars (i currently drive a '97 buick lesabre), and i'm still debating what i want to get. Thinking of purchasing a new infiniti G37, or possibly an '06 bmw 6 series.
what does slap have to say on my potential picks? im open to all suggestions

G37's are great for the money.
Also look at Cadillac CTS's. Thats the nicest car cadillac has on the road right now, and we have the least amount of problems with the 2008+'s.
Also, Hyundai Genesis Sedan's are very damn comfortable.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: TheFreshSC on November 27, 2009, 06:29:35 PM
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bump.

i'll be in the market for a car soon, and because of some multi-level marketing involvement i can have a decent car paid for by the company, as long as it falls in the 25,000 - 40,000 price range. i just found out about this today, and im hella wicked stoked. i'm not really into cars (i currently drive a '97 buick lesabre), and i'm still debating what i want to get. Thinking of purchasing a new infiniti G37, or possibly an '06 bmw 6 series.
what does slap have to say on my potential picks? im open to all suggestions
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G37's are great for the money.
Also look at Cadillac CTS's. Thats the nicest car cadillac has on the road right now, and we have the least amount of problems with the 2008+'s.
Also, Hyundai Genesis Sedan's are very damn comfortable.

thanks! good picks, ive been diggin the cts wagon for the storage space. the genesis sedan was car of the year 09! damn ill have to test drive one
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Post by: gutterhead. on November 27, 2009, 08:02:33 PM
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my pops has a 68 chevelle SS, 396 block.
one day, it will be mine.
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real talk, you're a lucky man

tell me about it, condition is almost too good,

i'll post a picture when i get around to it
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: vince the stud on November 27, 2009, 09:14:31 PM
torque
(http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp331/vincentdugas02/Torque-1.jpg)
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Post by: DevilOnEnzyte on November 28, 2009, 02:07:02 PM
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bump.

i'll be in the market for a car soon, and because of some multi-level marketing involvement i can have a decent car paid for by the company, as long as it falls in the 25,000 - 40,000 price range. i just found out about this today, and im hella wicked stoked. i'm not really into cars (i currently drive a '97 buick lesabre), and i'm still debating what i want to get. Thinking of purchasing a new infiniti G37, or possibly an '06 bmw 6 series.
what does slap have to say on my potential picks? im open to all suggestions
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G37's are great for the money.
Also look at Cadillac CTS's. Thats the nicest car cadillac has on the road right now, and we have the least amount of problems with the 2008+'s.
Also, Hyundai Genesis Sedan's are very damn comfortable.
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thanks! good picks, ive been diggin the cts wagon for the storage space. the genesis sedan was car of the year 09! damn ill have to test drive one

I just checked in a CTS wagon last week at work.
It's nice, but aside from the extra space, the interior is exactly the same as a regular CTS.

You get a damn good car for the money with the Genesis Sedan.
It has a Lexicon sound system in the fully loaded V8 model. Same audio on Rolls Royce/Bentley.
The sound quality is fucking incredible.
Great ride, handling, plenty of power, good mpg. I hate to be a dick rider, but Hyundai is hard to beat right now.
I drove one last week when I was at the dealership. If I was in the market for a "luxury car", I'd be all over it.
It's quality is comparible, if not higher than the 5-Series BMW and the Lexus IS series.
I just ordered a 2010 Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-spec that should be here in February.
After tt&l and down payment, it cost me $15,680.
So beyond anxious for it to arrive.
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Post by: Doctor Handsome on November 28, 2009, 07:43:21 PM
It's quality is comparible, if not higher than the 5-Series BMW and the Lexus IS series.

But it's a Hyundai. Bleh.
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Post by: Smell Good on November 28, 2009, 10:08:39 PM
(http://www.cardesign.ru/files/forum/part_3/30767/2002turbo.jpg)

This is my dream car, BMW 2002 Turbo. What a delicious little number of a car
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Post by: DevilOnEnzyte on November 29, 2009, 01:06:37 AM
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It's quality is comparible, if not higher than the 5-Series BMW and the Lexus IS series.
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But it's a Hyundai. Bleh.

It's just a name ;)
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Post by: The Drew on November 29, 2009, 04:24:39 AM
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Dad's 1962 Austin Healey 3000:
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i would love to see a pic of this when it is finished
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I'll definietly post pics. We're sending it off for paint this winter. It's been around 6 years in the making!

radical... what colour are you painting??? hopefully a dark sexy colour
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Post by: bridgeman on November 29, 2009, 07:35:06 PM
^we're actually painting it the original blue with white insert. It looks like this:
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/uploads/cars/austin_healey/822883.jpg (http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/uploads/cars/austin_healey/822883.jpg)

that bmw 2002 back there is a badass little machine!
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: mcpeepants on February 25, 2010, 06:46:10 AM
bummmp, pittsburgh had a heat wave yesterday (38 degrees) so I took some pictures of my dirty-ass car.

(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u26/bigdaddygnar/nb1.jpg)
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u26/bigdaddygnar/nb2.jpg)
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u26/bigdaddygnar/nb4.jpg)
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u26/bigdaddygnar/nb5.jpg)
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u26/bigdaddygnar/nb6.jpg)
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Post by: Donkey Lips on February 25, 2010, 07:16:10 AM
got a subaru. always stoked on them. dude run a subaru club around here but that shit's whack. was never into cars that much until i started buying old foresters and legacys and trying to jump them off of hills.
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Post by: mcpeepants on February 25, 2010, 07:17:49 AM
got a subaru. always stoked on them. dude run a subaru club around here but that shit's whack. was never into cars that much until i started buying old foresters and legacys and trying to jump them off of hills.

haha nice. I wish I had a Suby and a Miata. That seems like an ultimate car combo.
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Post by: sweets on February 25, 2010, 07:18:03 AM
I have '64 Rambler American. All original except for the radio and windshield wipers. It was restored in '86 and I plan to do another one this Summer. Trying to get more horses out of the original straight-six (196 OHV) but it's looking like I'm going to have to do a dual carb set-up to do so.
(http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w70/SW33TSphoto/PICT0207.jpg)
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Post by: Donkey Lips on February 25, 2010, 07:21:56 AM
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got a subaru. always stoked on them. dude run a subaru club around here but that shit's whack. was never into cars that much until i started buying old foresters and legacys and trying to jump them off of hills.
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haha nice. I wish I had a Suby and a Miata. That seems like an ultimate car combo.
had a forester and loved it. bitches would call it a grandma car because it was a wagon but usually that's girl talk for "you need to nail me in the back of it for me to appreciate it". got a new legacy not too long ago and can't fuck with it.
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Post by: mcpeepants on February 25, 2010, 07:34:17 AM
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got a subaru. always stoked on them. dude run a subaru club around here but that shit's whack. was never into cars that much until i started buying old foresters and legacys and trying to jump them off of hills.
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haha nice. I wish I had a Suby and a Miata. That seems like an ultimate car combo.
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had a forester and loved it. bitches would call it a grandma car because it was a wagon but usually that's girl talk for "you need to nail me in the back of it for me to appreciate it". got a new legacy not too long ago and can't fuck with it.

Haha yep, exactly. The legacy's are pretty sick lookin. I'd love to get one of the regular ones as a DD and have it look somethin like this..
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_NRSDCBt4i-U/SbrozKIt8EI/AAAAAAAACds/u7lCP4QoT9s/legacy2.jpg
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Post by: rawbertson. on February 25, 2010, 10:36:03 AM
cant believe you guys like Miata's those are for women and fags
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Post by: mcpeepants on February 25, 2010, 10:46:57 AM
cant believe you guys like Miata's those are for women and fags

Never heard that one before! Anyone who actually knows anything about cars knows how great they are for the track, regardless of whether or not they actually like them. But you can just remain ignorant and keep calling me a fag.

What do you drive?
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Post by: floop on February 25, 2010, 08:04:34 PM
I need an Audi A5

(http://www.baekdal.com/media/content/2008/audis53.jpg)

i got this, only in black

(http://www.rijtesten.nl/afbeeldingen/174/big/audi_tt_01.jpg)
(http://www.rijtesten.nl/afbeeldingen/174/big/audi_tt_16.jpg)

i am yuppie scum
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Post by: sweets on February 25, 2010, 08:13:08 PM
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cant believe you guys like Miata's those are for women and fags
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Never heard that one before! Anyone who actually knows anything about cars knows how great they are for the track, regardless of whether or not they actually like them. But you can just remain ignorant and keep calling me a fag.

What do you drive?

Ethan Fowler used to have a Miata he was setting for rally racing. This may confirm or disprove opinions depending on what side of the fence you're standing. I think they're (foreign cars in general) rad but I prefer working on and driving old American cars.
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Post by: sectachrome on February 25, 2010, 08:31:17 PM
Good to see theres some other fags on here!

Mines:

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m320/sectachrome/IMG_2779r.jpg?t=1267158612)

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m320/sectachrome/IMG_2781.jpg?t=1267158645)
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Post by: mcpeepants on February 25, 2010, 08:43:11 PM
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cant believe you guys like Miata's those are for women and fags
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Never heard that one before! Anyone who actually knows anything about cars knows how great they are for the track, regardless of whether or not they actually like them. But you can just remain ignorant and keep calling me a fag.

What do you drive?
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Ethan Fowler used to have a Miata he was setting for rally racing. This may confirm or disprove opinions depending on what side of the fence you're standing. I think they're (foreign cars in general) rad but I prefer working on and driving old American cars.

That's sick. Is he gay or something? I've always wanted to build some sort of old muscle car from the ground up. My buddy and his dad built up this chevelle it's amazing. It was so cool seeing it slowly come together. Thing's a beast!
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Post by: mcpeepants on February 25, 2010, 08:43:46 PM
Good to see theres some other fags on here!

Mines:

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m320/sectachrome/IMG_2779r.jpg?t=1267158612)

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m320/sectachrome/IMG_2781.jpg?t=1267158645)

Nice! Are you on CR or mnet?
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Post by: sectachrome on February 25, 2010, 08:47:21 PM
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Good to see theres some other fags on here!

Mines:

img width=525 height=700]http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m320/sectachrome/IMG_2779r.jpg?t=1267158612[/img]

img width=700 height=525]http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m320/sectachrome/IMG_2781.jpg?t=1267158645[/img]
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Nice! Are you on CR or mnet?

Miata.net but I dont really post on there much.  Good source of information though.
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Post by: mcpeepants on February 25, 2010, 08:49:01 PM
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Good to see theres some other fags on here!

Mines:

img width=525 height=700]http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m320/sectachrome/IMG_2779r.jpg?t=1267158612[/img]

img width=700 height=525]http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m320/sectachrome/IMG_2781.jpg?t=1267158645[/img]
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Nice! Are you on CR or mnet?
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Miata.net but I dont really post on there much.  Good source of information though.

Oh ok cool. Yeah definitely!
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Post by: Doctor Handsome on February 25, 2010, 08:54:51 PM
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I need an Audi A5

(http://www.baekdal.com/media/content/2008/audis53.jpg)
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i got this, only in black

(http://www.rijtesten.nl/afbeeldingen/174/big/audi_tt_01.jpg)
(http://www.rijtesten.nl/afbeeldingen/174/big/audi_tt_16.jpg)

i am yuppie scum

I'm in love with the new RS5 and A8. S5 is sexy too. Don't know about a TT.
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Post by: TheFreshSC on February 25, 2010, 09:05:19 PM
^ my mom drives an S5, my dad installed an exhaust kit and it looks/sounds/drives ferocious

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/metalmaestrosean/Picture25.png)
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Post by: vince the stud on February 25, 2010, 09:28:23 PM
cant believe you guys like Miata's those are for women and fags
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Post by: floop on February 25, 2010, 09:41:40 PM
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I need an Audi A5

(http://www.baekdal.com/media/content/2008/audis53.jpg)
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i got this, only in black

(http://www.rijtesten.nl/afbeeldingen/174/big/audi_tt_01.jpg)
(http://www.rijtesten.nl/afbeeldingen/174/big/audi_tt_16.jpg)

i am yuppie scum
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I'm in love with the new RS5 and A8. S5 is sexy too. Don't know about a TT.

to each their own.  i think A8's are pretty boring looking.  though i would not refuse one if someone wanted to buy one for me
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Post by: Doctor Handsome on February 25, 2010, 09:45:23 PM
They're boring as hell haha but that's why I'd get an RS5 on the side. I just think the A8 interior is amazing. And the fact that it can get to 60 mph in 5 seconds.
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Post by: pancake man on February 25, 2010, 10:02:55 PM
my cousin and i are trying to get an e34 540i/6 at the moment. that would be so fucking awesome, i hope things work out.
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Post by: Bobbito on February 27, 2010, 12:10:02 AM
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got a subaru. always stoked on them. dude run a subaru club around here but that shit's whack. was never into cars that much until i started buying old foresters and legacys and trying to jump them off of hills.
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haha nice. I wish I had a Suby and a Miata. That seems like an ultimate car combo.
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had a forester and loved it. bitches would call it a grandma car because it was a wagon but usually that's girl talk for "you need to nail me in the back of it for me to appreciate it". got a new legacy not too long ago and can't fuck with it.
I like your thinking about the wagons
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Post by: slickrick on February 27, 2010, 01:40:39 AM
old school mazda rotorys , gota love dat pulse!
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Post by: mcpeepants on February 27, 2010, 06:03:16 AM
old school mazda rotorys , gota love dat pulse!

Yeahh buddy! My dad had a late 80's rx7 back in 94-95. That thing was awesome. I was too young to drive, but he'd always let me shift. He also had a 280z and an MGB way before the rx7. I remember the day he sold the rx7... I was pissed haha. He said if he would have known I'd end up being into cars he would have saved all three cars. Dammit!
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Post by: RipGrip on February 27, 2010, 08:56:44 AM
I am probably one of the more insane people on here when it comes to automobiles. I am completely obsessed with anything that moves out quick. I mkae my living as an artist so doing mechanical work balances me out. I love turning wrenches and welding stuff. I'm 31 and I've owned a Grand National, 3 240sx's (two of them turbo), an Evo VIII, a 1968 Mustang, and I am currently wrapping up the build of my '31 Ford coupe. Check it...
(http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k64/thexenolith/mymodela/rod9.jpg)
(http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k64/thexenolith/mymodela/rod7.jpg)
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Post by: Bobbito on February 27, 2010, 09:00:41 AM
old school mazda rotorys , gota love dat pulse!
This isn't his but my buddy's dad has an 82 Toyota Starlet which looks and runs much like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V12NH95EkIQ
just listen to how fast this dude changes gears...
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Post by: RipGrip on February 27, 2010, 09:20:54 AM
hate; come to Jerzee. We'll take it for a spin.
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Post by: mcpeepants on March 12, 2010, 09:27:23 AM
a few new pictures... I know I need spacers  :-[

(http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2010/070/3/b/3be2594b348160517b7a17fa8d35b249.jpg)

(http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/070/c/b/cb1655952f5453733eeacbc968e6b15f.jpg)

(http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2010/070/2/e/2e1d2dfc7458eec2c3062dcb2ce77c87.jpg)

(http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2010/070/7/b/7b608463edc7772a5fb8b4e88ed9f51b.jpg)

(http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/070/c/4/c4efddc527358852e49072e74fba1941.jpg)

(http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/070/c/0/c0d297b0144b3c01ac45dbe6d8e449b1.jpg)

(http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2010/070/b/4/b4c23521d5f46e51a7371e3d14ff68ba.jpg)

(http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/071/f/5/f557fff22302944e7878560a34b41be0.jpg)
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Post by: sweets on March 12, 2010, 09:40:11 AM
hate; come to Jerzee. We'll take it for a spin.

Where? I'll drive my Rambler and we'll trade spins. If you're close to Sayerville, it's a bonus.
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Post by: redrum on March 12, 2010, 04:21:16 PM
(http://designercars.net/biler/VW-Golf-99.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y75/cgjetmech/bestoarngerabbitever.jpg)
(http://www.turbophile.com/feature_cars/drew-datsun-1600-ca18det/drivers-side-lrg.jpg)
(http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1458/1481/3643240059_large.jpg)

i've always liked smaller cars like the ones above and pretty much any good euro cars.
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Post by: Smell Good on March 12, 2010, 04:30:30 PM
^Is that second to last one a Bluebird? I always saw that car as something of a poor man's BMW 2002. Love the vintage Datsuns, especially if they're done up real proper.

I've got huge love for compact/micro cars. Fiat 500s are such nimble looking cars. If they do bring those over here to North America, I certainly hope that it keeps the Fiat badge rather than a Chrysler one.
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Post by: wedgett on March 12, 2010, 04:36:49 PM
^Is that second to last one a Bluebird? I always saw that car as something of a poor man's BMW 2002. Love the vintage Datsuns, especially if they're done up real proper.

I've got huge love for compact/micro cars. Fiat 500s are such nimble looking cars. If they do bring those over here to North America, I certainly hope that it keeps the Fiat badge rather than a Chrysler one.

It's a Datsun 1600
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Post by: bridgeman on March 12, 2010, 05:53:21 PM
god damn that 31 highboy is fucking badass... one day I'll build a hot rod. and a mk1 golf. and a skyline r31. I need to figure out how to make a living doing this shit.

I can't wait, sometime in the next two weeks or so I'll bring my car out from storage!
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Post by: Bobbito on March 13, 2010, 07:53:38 AM
god damn that 31 highboy is fucking badass... one day I'll build a hot rod. and a mk1 golf. and a skyline r31. I need to figure out how to make a living doing this shit.

I can't wait, sometime in the next two weeks or so I'll bring my car out from storage!
I feel ya buddy
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Post by: mcpeepants on March 13, 2010, 08:16:22 AM
i've always liked smaller cars like the ones above and pretty much any good euro cars.

^I'd love to have any of those as a DD.
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Post by: kinky john on March 13, 2010, 09:51:28 AM
I am probably one of the more insane people on here when it comes to automobiles. I am completely obsessed with anything that moves out quick. I mkae my living as an artist so doing mechanical work balances me out. I love turning wrenches and welding stuff. I'm 31 and I've owned a Grand National, 3 240sx's (two of them turbo), an Evo VIII, a 1968 Mustang, and I am currently wrapping up the build of my '31 Ford coupe. Check it...
(http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k64/thexenolith/mymodela/rod9.jpg)
(http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k64/thexenolith/mymodela/rod7.jpg)

Thats quality. Hats off to you sir!
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Post by: mcpeepants on May 14, 2010, 05:01:45 AM
for some reason, my car looks really clean in this picture but I hadn't washed it in weeks.
(http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/110/8/c/8c1027d14e4a074a2b937c8be8a9c5a1.jpg)

and I got bored recently so I painted my wheels bronze.
(http://i43.tinypic.com/2nrk3m8.jpg)
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Post by: Mouth on May 14, 2010, 07:23:04 AM
I'm 32 and I don't even have a license. Weak.

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Post by: Bobbito on May 14, 2010, 08:38:49 AM
just sold my car on Monday :(. I was better of though and now have a low-key gray Camry that has plenty of room and attracts no cops  :).
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Post by: DevilOnEnzyte on May 14, 2010, 04:15:13 PM
for some reason, my car looks really clean in this picture but I hadn't washed it in weeks.
(http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/110/8/c/8c1027d14e4a074a2b937c8be8a9c5a1.jpg)

and I got bored recently so I painted my wheels bronze.
(http://i43.tinypic.com/2nrk3m8.jpg)

Nice Miata.
I did all the work on this MSM.
Tien coils, 15x9 +36 949Racing 6UL wheels, Hydra nemesis ecu, RC 550's, and the Flyin' Miata big enchilada

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4376816787_1edc8eae65_o.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4377622312_41f7d5d988_o.jpg)
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Post by: Bobbito on May 15, 2010, 08:30:41 AM
how much boost is that thing on? looks awesome!!
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Post by: mcpeepants on May 15, 2010, 08:48:44 AM
Nice Miata.
I did all the work on this MSM.
Tien coils, 15x9 +36 949Racing 6UL wheels, Hydra nemesis ecu, RC 550's, and the Flyin' Miata big enchilada

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4376816787_1edc8eae65_o.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4377622312_41f7d5d988_o.jpg)

Thanks :)

and that NB is cleeeeeeean! did you or the owner roll the fenders a bit to fit 9's? I'm really thinkin about getting some 6ul's for my car, but still indecisive on width.
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Post by: pancake man on May 15, 2010, 05:23:34 PM
every time i come to this thread it makes me realize how poor i am, but good looks on those miatas fellers
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Post by: Evil Kraken from the Arctic Sea on May 16, 2010, 12:17:25 AM
This got me stoked: I am currently living in Switzerland but my drivers license is from Austria. I lost it 3 months ago and to get a new one I would have to go through so much bureaucratic bs and also it's only possible to get it back in Austria. I was also scared I wouldn't get a new one because you are obligated to trade it for a swiss one withing one year of moving here. However I filed a lost-report at the police and planned on getting a new one in summer. Then 2 weeks ago my mum called me and told me she got a letter from austrian police in my name and opened it because she was scared I had done something or whatknows. Turns out somehow my lost license travelled back to vienna and she picked it up for me. I was so relieved.

What bummed me out  a bit is that even though I'm the youngest of my brothers I was to first one to get the license and my mom was always hesitant to let me drive her car. This fall my brother got his license and two weeks after he got it, my mom gave him her car and now drives her bike everywhere. Now I make fun of it and say that she loves him more than me... it's a boring looking mazda that is fun to drive though. Once I have money I'll get an Audi though.
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Post by: mcpeepants on May 16, 2010, 06:09:37 PM
every time i come to this thread it makes me realize how poor i am, but good looks on those miatas fellers

thanks!

here's a quick picture of me next to a buddy's evo.

(http://i44.tinypic.com/sl2x6x.jpg)
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Post by: ahlee on May 16, 2010, 06:31:15 PM
this thread makes me miss my car.. shittt.

(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v375/58/114/675462536/n675462536_884615_2018.jpg)
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v375/58/114/675462536/n675462536_892047_5054.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: DevilOnEnzyte on June 16, 2010, 05:01:16 AM
how much boost is that thing on? looks awesome!!

On 12psi with a little timing advance thrown in it, put down 200whp/220wtq
For some reason, I never could figure out, I had a little hiccup around 4,000 rpms.
Ended up being in the Hydra itself, and was able to tune it out.

(http://i39.tinypic.com/2mqj85c.gif)

Quote from: mcpeepants
Thanks :)

and that NB is cleeeeeeean! did you or the owner roll the fenders a bit to fit 9's? I'm really thinkin about getting some 6ul's for my car, but still indecisive on width.

With the 15x9's, the +36 offset was still pretty conservatve.
I gave the rear wheels a touch of negative camber (-1.2, when stock was -0.9) and that made them fit perfect, even when being slammed. Front was a perfect fit, no rub at all.
Eventually did roll the fenders slightly to prevent wheel/fender contact during hard cornering.

He sold that car recently :( to a guy in Connecticut :(
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: sleepypancakes on June 16, 2010, 07:39:16 AM
I drive a 2000 ford taurus. Its a car, I won't complain.
(http://images.dealerrevs.com/pictures/10955194.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: sweets on June 16, 2010, 09:00:40 AM
I want '96 Chevy Caprice with the full 9c1 police package. From my understanding, the whole car (from the engine hoses to a skid plate underneath) was reinforced and heavy duty. Sounds like it would take a beating and be very fast. Something like this:
(http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/3228/1996caprice.jpg) (http://img204.imageshack.us/i/1996caprice.jpg/)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: dlx111 on June 16, 2010, 10:28:28 AM
currently have in yellow with smaller rims and roll cage
(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m17/fallen13-13/Blauwe_240Z_met_Racing_Hart_C2_1_.jpg)

looking to get any 3 series really cause i heard insurance on a 3 series is relatively cheap
(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m17/fallen13-13/MRRGT118-19Black.jpg)

if i get im turning it into
(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m17/fallen13-13/0769281-lg.jpg)

one of my dream cars
(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m17/fallen13-13/porsche_911_gt3_motorauthority008.jpg)


nother dream car
(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m17/fallen13-13/coupe.jpg)

i really wished i lived in the uk though cause you can get rally ready and gt cars for nothing compared to over here.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Smell Good on June 16, 2010, 08:30:41 PM
currently have in yellow with smaller rims and roll cage
(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m17/fallen13-13/Blauwe_240Z_met_Racing_Hart_C2_1_.jpg)
I would love to have a Datsun like that. I'd probably have to move out west for it to not turn to shit considering the winters we have here.


nother dream car
(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m17/fallen13-13/coupe.jpg)

i really wished i lived in the uk though cause you can get rally ready and gt cars for nothing compared to over here.
There's this wealthy dude around where I live who has one of these. I think his kids went to my high school or something, but it is fucking sick. Looks like a shoe.

Anybody here have a short-throw shifter in their car? I like the neat and tidy appearance of a smaller and shorter shift knob/stick compared to my stock one. How easy are they to install? A shorter throw would be a nice benefit too.

Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: mcpeepants on June 16, 2010, 09:44:29 PM
Anybody here have a short-throw shifter in their car? I like the neat and tidy appearance of a smaller and shorter shift knob/stick compared to my stock one. How easy are they to install? A shorter throw would be a nice benefit too.

I installed one in my last car. It wasn't too bad. We had to get under the car, unbolt the shifter, slide the new one in place, bolt it in, and it was done.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Bobbito on June 16, 2010, 10:58:25 PM
I would love nothing more than to have a Datsun like that. I can't wait to have a real job and be able to start dumping serious money into a car build..
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: dlx111 on June 17, 2010, 10:50:47 AM
i just read on a couple forums that insurance for a 240z like mine should be relatively inexpensive even for a first time driver cause im 17 and under my parents. i think anything newer will definetely be more expensive then a 72 hoopty.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: nocomply on June 17, 2010, 11:07:41 AM
currently have in yellow with smaller rims and roll cage
(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m17/fallen13-13/Blauwe_240Z_met_Racing_Hart_C2_1_.jpg)
Awesome. Growing up, a bunch of people in my family had this car, so I have a soft spot for them. My first car was a 280Z that I had to get rid of because of severe frame rot.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Smell Good on June 20, 2010, 06:41:05 PM
Going to take my car to the dealer tomorrow to maybe trade in for one of those new Honda Fits.

Sadly, the trade in value isn't a lot.  :-\

It's a '00 Toyota Celica GT-S. Pretty rare since its got the more powerful engine, 6 speed, drilled pedals...

If I do trade it, I'm gonna miss the little guy. It's so fun to drive. I always like to brag about how the Lotus Elise uses the same engine...
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: HubbaAdsGiveMeBoners on June 22, 2010, 06:59:04 AM
My whips


(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn237/03wrxer/whips.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Bobbito on June 23, 2010, 10:39:18 PM
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currently have in yellow with smaller rims and roll cage
(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m17/fallen13-13/Blauwe_240Z_met_Racing_Hart_C2_1_.jpg)
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Awesome. Growing up, a bunch of people in my family had this car, so I have a soft spot for them. My first car was a 280Z that I had to get rid of because of severe frame rot.
Spotted an orange Datsun like this today AND an Acura NSX. It was like the Earth just knew exactly what I wanted to see today
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: pancake man on June 25, 2010, 09:22:19 PM
does anyone know anything about saabs? I have a 99 9-5 se that produces black smoke and stalls out when stopped at a light. I've read a little and im lead to believe it might be a blown turbo, but i want to see if anyone else has some input.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: red deer. on July 02, 2010, 10:58:45 AM
I want '96 Chevy Caprice with the full 9c1 police package. From my understanding, the whole car (from the engine hoses to a skid plate underneath) was reinforced and heavy duty. Sounds like it would take a beating and be very fast. Something like this:
(http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/3228/1996caprice.jpg) (http://img204.imageshack.us/i/1996caprice.jpg/)
theyre pretty easy to find at auctions and shit, i got mine out of a field and now it looks like this : (http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs411.snc3/24841_437299120096_584775096_5783615_5434748_n.jpg)
i havent really done anything too spectacular to it, exhaust and some minor engine work, lowered it,shaved the hood, trunk, rear doors and antenna and i did all the body work myself.
theyre a pretty cool car, everyone thinks mine is a 96 impala ss, strictly cause of the rims. i also work in the upholstery business so i made these new headrests for it, and changed the whole interior from grey to black.
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs548.ash1/32033_455801690096_584775096_6260828_3037868_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: smally pooperman on July 05, 2010, 06:05:41 AM
any of you guys like rat rods?
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: smally pooperman on July 05, 2010, 06:08:36 AM
another one
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: sweets on July 05, 2010, 06:14:34 AM
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I want '96 Chevy Caprice with the full 9c1 police package. From my understanding, the whole car (from the engine hoses to a skid plate underneath) was reinforced and heavy duty. Sounds like it would take a beating and be very fast. Something like this:
(http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/3228/1996caprice.jpg) (http://img204.imageshack.us/i/1996caprice.jpg/)
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theyre pretty easy to find at auctions and shit, i got mine out of a field and now it looks like this : (http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs411.snc3/24841_437299120096_584775096_5783615_5434748_n.jpg)
i havent really done anything too spectacular to it, exhaust and some minor engine work, lowered it,shaved the hood, trunk, rear doors and antenna and i did all the body work myself.
theyre a pretty cool car, everyone thinks mine is a 96 impala ss, strictly cause of the rims. i also work in the upholstery business so i made these new headrests for it, and changed the whole interior from grey to black.
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs548.ash1/32033_455801690096_584775096_6260828_3037868_n.jpg)


My first thought was it was an Impala. I want to keep as stock (if you can call a police cruiser stock) as possible. They have a no nonsense appeal. Yours looks sick though. Get it, Sun!
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: DevilOnEnzyte on July 05, 2010, 06:36:46 AM
Going to take my car to the dealer tomorrow to maybe trade in for one of those new Honda Fits.

We just ordered my lady a new 2010 Fit Sport.
They did not have the color she wanted any where in Louisiana, so one's coming from Arkansas. lol

(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m17/fallen13-13/Blauwe_240Z_met_Racing_Hart_C2_1_.jpg)

I'm currently re-build a '74 240Z with an RB25DET for a customer.
Built bottom end with a GT3076R turbo ;)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: red deer. on July 06, 2010, 09:51:33 PM
any of you guys like rat rods?
im building a 50 chevy roadster pickup with my dad, 455 buick engine, 6 speed standard, shitll be tight.
and he has a 53 ford f100, it has about 600hp, far from a rat rod but still cool
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: smally pooperman on July 06, 2010, 11:54:24 PM
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any of you guys like rat rods?
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im building a 50 chevy roadster pickup with my dad, 455 buick engine, 6 speed standard, shitll be tight.
and he has a 53 ford f100, it has about 600hp, far from a rat rod but still cool
i like that type of stuff your talkin too i love the rat style stuff cause its about go not show its raw and you can build em on a budget.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: red deer. on July 07, 2010, 04:28:03 PM
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any of you guys like rat rods?
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im building a 50 chevy roadster pickup with my dad, 455 buick engine, 6 speed standard, shitll be tight.
and he has a 53 ford f100, it has about 600hp, far from a rat rod but still cool
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i like that type of stuff your talkin too i love the rat style stuff cause its about go not show its raw and you can build em on a budget.
yeah theyre rad except now every tom dick and harry are building them, not even car guys are into it these days, just cause of fuckin jesse james and that bullshit
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: smally pooperman on July 07, 2010, 11:22:07 PM
lucky its not like that here in australia yet there still kind of a rare oddity over here that time will come but hopfully not for a while most of the car scene over here is jap tuners or stuff like this
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: HubbaAdsGiveMeBoners on July 09, 2010, 05:51:34 PM
lucky its not like that here in australia yet there still kind of a rare oddity over here that time will come but hopfully not for a while most of the car scene over here is jap tuners or stuff like this

That engine is nuts!
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: mcpeepants on July 13, 2010, 06:59:37 PM
took a quick pic in a random lot of buses at some abandoned building.

(http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2010/194/f/c/fcb4915168c2f58902335efabeab2dbf.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: RipGrip on July 13, 2010, 07:17:25 PM
These are all mine... and before you start thinking I'm a spoiled kid or something, I've worked my butt off to get this stuff and to me it's a bit of an obsession. I've dumped girls over cars and it took me a long time to build my hot rod. I made it a point to marry a chick that enjoys nice cars and tolerates my obsession. I've also owned 3 240sx's and a Buick GN and a '68 Mustang. And yes the hot rod is much cooler than the Evo and the 350!
(http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k64/thexenolith/mymodela/ride4.jpg)
(http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k64/thexenolith/mymodela/tsgt.jpg)
(http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k64/thexenolith/mymodela/untitled.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: mcpeepants on July 13, 2010, 07:25:49 PM
^nice rides! My buddy has an 04 RS and it's a blast to drive. Only has an AMS catback right now. We're gonna install the rest of the exhaust soon. Here's a couple pics. We also painted the headlight housing... tails are next.

(http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2010/146/2/c/2c242050f649f9caeb4b95ee61d600c1.jpg)

(http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/146/1/a/1aa449182be90092063a63b6c9c60583.jpg)

(http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/146/5/3/53687c721a3c9533c7f066821a914c3e.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: RipGrip on July 13, 2010, 07:41:41 PM
yeah evos are great cars. Almost unbeatable value/performance. All wheel drive, 280hp, incredible handling. My wife and I bought ours brand new for 30k. Can't beat that 100k mile warranty. We've put 80k miles on ours and we haven't had a problem. Really awesome car.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: red deer. on July 13, 2010, 08:47:46 PM
rad hot rod, the rest of your vehicles i dont care about cause i know nothing about anything that isnt a chevy/not my cup of tea
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: DevilOnEnzyte on August 21, 2010, 06:40:32 PM
..

I got a few for ya buddy.

Bought this today for my lady. Best $27k that could be spent.
2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T

(http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac93/RunAroundNaked/44799_10150258163005173_783310172_14391203_7111235_n.jpg)

And theeeeeeeeeeeen I got this today for me!
1999 Miata
Bone stock, new top, clutch, brakes, battery, etc.
Need to remove the alternator and replace the voltage regulator, it wont charge at idle.
But other than that, OMG Miata's are amazing.

(http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac93/RunAroundNaked/45741_10150258237195173_783310172_14393893_7452873_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: mcpeepants on September 23, 2010, 09:48:23 AM
^ Nice! I actually put a new soft top (black) on mine since I last posted in this thread. Also got a new windshield, because I had a pretty nasty crack in the old one. Oh, and I painted the stock front lip flat black to match the top.

(http://i37.tinypic.com/21al5g.jpg)

Last night/today I was working on my car, and I decided to strip my interior (at least the carpet for now) since I have a new daily driver. Anyways, I started from the passenger side and worked my way to the driver's side. After I got the carpet and center console removed, I pulled the e-brake back up just to be safe. I notice a quarter had fallen into a little gap in the e-brake, so I proceed to remove it... It doesn't budge. Turns out at some point when someone worked on my car I guess they jammed it in there to hold it in place  :o

(http://i53.tinypic.com/29m9fo8.jpg)

Anyways, here's a picture of the progress I've made so far. I'm gonna need to buy a new rubber boot for the shifter, as the stock one is cracked and heat, air, and other random fumes come up through it. I just bought a cheap $10 shift boot to cover it until I get the OEM replacement. I gotta see about making some custom door panels. It's cheaper than buying aftermarket and I figure it'd be an interesting learning experience  ;D

(http://i52.tinypic.com/108e80n.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: TheFreshSC on September 23, 2010, 03:52:11 PM
looking at picking up a new whip sometime soon. right now, i'm looking at a GTI, lancer evo SE, or just going as practical/douchey as possible and getting a prius. I like the DSG/TC-SST transmisisons on the first two, but the gas mileage of a prius is tempting
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Manolo on September 23, 2010, 05:11:22 PM
nice rides in this thread,if i lived in the us i'll get some old school muscle but it's impossible to get or too expensive to buy,feed and maintain over here.

my 1998 mr2

(http://uploads.imagup.com/13/1285286700.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: mcpeepants on September 23, 2010, 09:21:10 PM
looking at picking up a new whip sometime soon. right now, i'm looking at a GTI, lancer evo SE, or just going as practical/douchey as possible and getting a prius. I like the DSG/TC-SST transmisisons on the first two, but the gas mileage of a prius is tempting

You can find a lot more cars that are good on gas and a hell of a lot more fun to drive than the Prius. Well, I guess I should ask what you plan on using the car for... daily driver, weekend cruiser, a little bit of everything?

Edit: Sick MR, Manolo! Thought about getting one before I decided on the Miata. I'd still like to own one some day.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Manolo on September 24, 2010, 03:02:06 AM
thanks man,i first wanted to get a miata or a Mr2,but i still like to own one one day too.both really fun car to drive.
couple daylight pics:
(http://uploads.imagup.com/13/1285322165.jpg)
(http://ups.imagup.com/ano1/1285322233.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: mcpeepants on September 24, 2010, 12:35:14 PM
^ I love how clean and simple you've kept it.

I was bored, so I made a short video of me driving on some local back roads.
Short Driving Montage (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3MM678ufek#)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Omamori on September 24, 2010, 01:03:56 PM
^^^
Nice. I miss driving my car on the back roads in Oklahoma, that's difficult to do here in California.


This is my car but I have white stripes on it
(http://cdn.motors.co.uk/d/used-photos/26936/400x/0/0/RL53FJE.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Omamori on September 24, 2010, 01:06:37 PM
^^^
Nice. I miss driving my car on the back roads in Oklahoma, that's difficult to do here in California.


This is my car but I have white stripes on it
(http://cdn.motors.co.uk/d/used-photos/26936/400x/0/0/RL53FJE.jpg)

In a few years I'm thinking about upgrading to a Cooper S, I just hope they don't fuck the design up on the future models.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: mcpeepants on September 28, 2010, 12:28:56 PM
really considering selling my DD (2000 Sentra GXE Standard) and getting a Mazda b2200..

(http://i54.tinypic.com/1195a9z.jpg)

(http://i56.tinypic.com/2nm2gzq.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Bobbito on September 28, 2010, 04:39:06 PM
really considering selling my DD (2000 Sentra GXE Standard) and getting a Mazda b2200..

(http://i54.tinypic.com/1195a9z.jpg)

(http://i56.tinypic.com/2nm2gzq.jpg)
Those things are tight but I don't know if I'd want to replace a DD sentra for an older mazda truck. I love those things but it would be hard for me to get one and keep it all crusty looking, I'd probably want to turn it into a beauty much like the white one above and end up not driving it on a daily basis. Cant stop looking at this thing though haha
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: mcpeepants on September 28, 2010, 09:01:45 PM
The more I think about it, I'll probably just keep it since it's a 4door. Just get some coilovers, other suspension bits, maybe new wheels, and call it a day. I just can't stand driving a mostly stock car around. It just doesn't feel right haha.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Smell Good on September 28, 2010, 09:14:58 PM
If I had the money and the means, I would so love to swap in a turbo 13B into a yellow two-door Datsun 510.


Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Acrid Avid Jam Shred on September 28, 2010, 10:01:58 PM
I'm too poor to buy a car so whenever I need a car I get to borrow my mom's prius, it fuckin rulz and is basically an iPhone.

If I was going to get a car i would definitely get a 2000ish golf.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: mcpeepants on September 29, 2010, 02:04:39 PM
Got a little further with the interior. I bought some spray-on sound deadening/heat reducing/rust preventing stuff. It actually worked pretty well for the sound/heat so far. I was pleasantly surprised.

(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs342.ash2/62246_122020174520334_100001370559526_122856_2887131_n.jpg)

Got the rear tray as well...
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs703.snc4/62335_122043174518034_100001370559526_122996_5016933_n.jpg)

(http://oi51.tinypic.com/do496h.jpg)

(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs348.ash2/62852_122063811182637_100001370559526_123061_610741_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: pancake man on September 30, 2010, 10:13:07 AM
^ Are those racing seats comfortable? I would think after awhile they'd be unbearable. Also for what it's worth.. pictures from H2O in Ocean City. Ahlee..?

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1534411 (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1534411)

more pictures: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1533800 (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1533800)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: mcpeepants on September 30, 2010, 04:42:50 PM
Yep, they seem be a happy medium between regular seats and racing seats. Been driving with them for about 2.5 years now with no complaints. Longest drive altogether was 8 hours to Virginia and 8 hours back. Didn't bug me one bit.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Bobbito on September 30, 2010, 05:17:57 PM
The more I think about it, I'll probably just keep it since it's a 4door. Just get some coilovers, other suspension bits, maybe new wheels, and call it a day. I just can't stand driving a mostly stock car around. It just doesn't feel right haha.
I feel you man. Although I have to say after having two very stiff and low civics, im so stoked on being able to drive a fully stock camry. No more dodging potholes and harsh angling over speedbumps.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: mcpeepants on September 30, 2010, 06:06:18 PM
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The more I think about it, I'll probably just keep it since it's a 4door. Just get some coilovers, other suspension bits, maybe new wheels, and call it a day. I just can't stand driving a mostly stock car around. It just doesn't feel right haha.
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I feel you man. Although I have to say after having two very stiff and low civics, im so stoked on being able to drive a fully stock camry. No more dodging potholes and harsh angling over speedbumps.

Yeah that's why I'll probably keep the Sentra and just lower it a little bit. Even if I lowered as much as possible, it'd still be high enough where I wouldn't have to worry about dodging things in the street. I just hate looking at the wheel gap  :-[

Edit: Therein lies my problem haha. I get a different car and immediately start making a wish list. Here's what I'd like to do with the Sentra just to make it a more fun/tolerable daily driver.

Coilovers (Gonna need all new stuff soon anyway since the stock shocks are pretty much blown. Thought about getting some stock Spec-V shocks and just some Megan Racing springs.)
20 mm Wheel Spacers
Some cheap 15 or 16" wheels (hopefully from craigslist with tires included)
Mach 1 front lip (Yes, from a Mustang. With slight trimming, it fits.)
Stock side skirts
Custom rear lip
Ditch HKS exhaust
Replace with subtle, stock-looking exhaust
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: mcpeepants on October 01, 2010, 11:40:12 AM
A better shot of the finished (for now) interior.

(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs707.snc4/62771_122483377807347_100001370559526_124361_987712_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: snickers on October 01, 2010, 12:43:43 PM
Currently drinving/restoring a 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Classic with a 350 block. About to put in a new carb, cam and exhaust system, shit will be sounding mean and running even meaner really soon.
(http://c0013479.cdn1.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/x2_29d146c)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: mcpeepants on October 01, 2010, 09:36:31 PM
^Nice! I have a soft spot for big, old cars. My buddy has a 77 El Dorado and that thing's a freakin boat. It's like riding on a couch.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: mcpeepants on November 30, 2010, 04:25:52 PM
Last couple pics before I cover it up for winter :(

(http://i55.tinypic.com/25p1cgk.jpg)

(http://i54.tinypic.com/5nn589.jpg)

(http://i53.tinypic.com/adzzwm.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Omamori on November 30, 2010, 08:58:48 PM
^^
Did you finish the interior?
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: mcpeepants on November 30, 2010, 11:16:37 PM
Not yet. I'm waiting on this company to make door panels, trying to find black pieces to replace the tan, and probably going to remove the Bose system because it's acting up (fairly common in this model).
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: luc on December 01, 2010, 12:48:59 AM
i just bought an 04 325i with zsp and some other crap

(http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee136/dr0psy/_MG_5106.jpg)

havent modded it at all except i bought this: http://www.ecrater.com/p/5563679/elm327-bluetooth-elm-327-auto-diagnostic (http://www.ecrater.com/p/5563679/elm327-bluetooth-elm-327-auto-diagnostic)

gonna tint the windows next week though and maybe a cooling overhaul next year

edit: thats rain not sparkle paint
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: mcpeepants on December 01, 2010, 01:53:57 AM
Hmm, that little diagnostic thing seems pretty cool.. lots of little but helpful features. Might have to pick one up soon.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Hercules Rockefeller on December 01, 2010, 02:23:08 AM
i got this badboy handed down from my parents.

(http://www.autospectator.com/cars/files/images/2008-Citroen-C4-BioFlex-03.jpg)

needless to say, its a chick magnet. they simply dig the remote controlled doors, the manual shift, the spare tire in the trunk, the awesome ukw-radio and last but not least: it has a built in perfume-system.

kachaaam, in your face, mustang cabrios and tuned bmw?s.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: luc on December 01, 2010, 07:50:13 AM
Hmm, that little diagnostic thing seems pretty cool.. lots of little but helpful features. Might have to pick one up soon.

buy the torque app on your droid or iphone and it streams all your cars info/diagnostics to it via bluetooth.. and you can clear codes and stuff.. its freakin rad
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: pmatute on December 01, 2010, 11:33:03 PM
(http://i56.tinypic.com/j79i75.jpg)

Looking to get rid of it soon. I'm trying to get a truck
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: mcpeepants on December 02, 2010, 05:49:50 PM
buy the torque app on your droid or iphone and it streams all your cars info/diagnostics to it via bluetooth.. and you can clear codes and stuff.. its freakin rad

I only have the ENV 2  :'(

On a slighter cooler note, I might be trading my car for this one (minus wheels, seats, and hardtop) *fingers crossed*  :-X

A little bit about it...
-roll bar
-94k on 99 engine
-99 injectors
-fresh paint job only a couple years old
-fresh built 4.10 clutch-type lsd
-agx/ground control combo
-flyin miata swaybars
-russel stainless lines
-ebay header
-apexi gt spec cat back (only one I know of in the states)
-flyin miata high flow cat
-1.8 brakes
-hawk hps front and rear
-awd gauges (stands for artworks dewa, not all wheel drive)
-barchetta shorty center console
-no a/c or p/s

(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g233/sideshow187/my%20miata/DSCN2117.jpg)
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g233/sideshow187/my%20miata/DSCN2116.jpg)
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g233/sideshow187/my%20miata/DSCN07191.jpg)
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g233/sideshow187/DSCN04981.jpg?t=1291250458)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: duffmanshredder on December 02, 2010, 06:14:18 PM
Damn apparently Miatas are like the Half-Cabs and DLX boards of cars
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: mcpeepants on December 02, 2010, 06:21:20 PM
Damn apparently Miatas are like the Half-Cabs and DLX boards of cars

Haha, good comparison  ;D

To the general population, they're "girls cars" or "gay cars." Anyone that has the slightest bit of knowledge about cars knows they're great for racing, autocross, decent for drifting, you name it... They're not the fastest cars, but they make up for it with their handling. The selling point for me was the fact that it's literally like driving a go-kart on the road and there's TONS of aftermarket support.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: duffmanshredder on December 02, 2010, 06:25:29 PM
Oh believe me I'm not knocking Miatas in any way.  I've driven a couple and they're pretty great
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Locbrew on December 02, 2010, 06:26:27 PM
(http://images.dealerrevs.com/pictures/2067698.jpg)

This is what I'm driving, a 2000 Ford Ranger XLT, except mine has a Leonard Truck Bed Liner. Got it two weeks ago.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Omamori on December 02, 2010, 06:28:42 PM
Whats up with that Snaple bottle under the hood?
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: mcpeepants on December 02, 2010, 06:29:31 PM
Oh believe me I'm not knocking Miatas in any way.  I've driven a couple and they're pretty great

Nah I know :) just sayin, it's funny how different people view them. I plan on always having at least one in my garage the rest of my life.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: mcpeepants on December 02, 2010, 06:30:43 PM
Whats up with that Snaple bottle under the hood?

It's a custom coolant overflow ;D A lot of people use funny shit like Gatorade bottles, Heineken cans, etc.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Bobbito on December 02, 2010, 07:18:43 PM
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I only have the ENV 2  :'(

On a slighter cooler note, I might be trading my car for this one (minus wheels, seats, and hardtop) *fingers crossed*  :-X

A little bit about it...
-roll bar
-94k on 99 engine
-99 injectors
-fresh paint job only a couple years old
-fresh built 4.10 clutch-type lsd
-agx/ground control combo
-flyin miata swaybars
-russel stainless lines
-ebay header
-apexi gt spec cat back (only one I know of in the states)
-flyin miata high flow cat
-1.8 brakes
-hawk hps front and rear
-awd gauges (stands for artworks dewa, not all wheel drive)
-barchetta shorty center console
-no a/c or p/s

(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g233/sideshow187/my%20miata/DSCN2117.jpg)
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g233/sideshow187/my%20miata/DSCN2116.jpg)
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g233/sideshow187/my%20miata/DSCN07191.jpg)
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g233/sideshow187/DSCN04981.jpg?t=1291250458)

I miss having a fun car so much   :-\

Once I get a nice job though, game on. I'm gonna build me a 9 second Civic and have a ton of fun
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: snickers on December 02, 2010, 09:35:14 PM
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It's a custom coolant overflow ;D A lot of people use funny shit like Gatorade bottles, Heineken cans, etc.
Haha, I have an orange juice bottle in place of my radiator overflow.

I'm about to get buck with weekend with my Chevy. Installing:
Edelbrock Perfromer carb and intake
Dual Flowmaster Super 40s
15x8 Cragar soft 8s
and wetsanding the body next week.
I'll post pictures as soon as I'm done.

Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: mcpeepants on December 02, 2010, 09:38:06 PM
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Whats up with that Snaple bottle under the hood?
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It's a custom coolant overflow ;D A lot of people use funny shit like Gatorade bottles, Heineken cans, etc.
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Haha, I have an orange juice bottle in place of my radiator overflow.

I'm about to get buck with weekend with my Chevy. Installing:
Edelbrock Perfromer carb and intake
Dual Flowmaster Super 40s
15x8 Cragar soft 8s
and wetsanding the body next week.
I'll post pictures as soon as I'm done.

Haha nice ;D yeah, definitely post pics, I wanna see it!
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: mcpeepants on December 02, 2010, 09:41:48 PM
I miss having a fun car so much   :-\

Once I get a nice job though, game on. I'm gonna build me a 9 second Civic and have a ton of fun

Do it! Cars are my first love, skating is my second ;D
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: luc on December 06, 2010, 01:07:14 AM
US top gear is fucking dumb..
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: dlx111 on December 06, 2010, 05:53:34 AM
^ well said sir. i wish the two gabronis would get kicked off and get replaced by people who actually know how to drive. then the show might be watchable. tanner is the only one who knows what hes doin.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: mcpeepants on December 07, 2010, 09:08:56 AM
I have yet to catch an episode of it, but I've heard nothing but bad things.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Omamori on December 07, 2010, 09:41:03 AM
I have yet to catch an episode of it, but I've heard nothing but bad things.
Its not worth watching. I watch the Viper episode with some helicopter chasing it...after watch it for 5 minutes I turned the TV off. also the host are annoying and boring.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: TheFreshSC on December 07, 2010, 01:49:56 PM
the american top gear hosts are dumb as fuck. their utter lack of any descriptive vocabulary makes sitting through the show torture.
Bipsmound needs to write a script for the show; only then would it be watchable. 
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Blue Fescue on December 07, 2010, 06:00:33 PM
the american top gear hosts are dumb as fuck. their utter lack of any descriptive vocabulary makes sitting through the show torture.
Bipsmound needs to write a script for the show; only then would it be watchable. 

they are on their second try with the australian top gear with new hosts and it is still awful.  fortunately they seem to know that and still show the original
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: TheFreshSC on January 23, 2011, 11:45:05 PM
i couldn't have asked for a better first car. it's truly a tank. coming up on three years of ownership and i still love almost everything about it.

don't know what i would do without my buick.

(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs749.ash1/164034_1569422726928_1576260274_31300266_838479_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Riverside on January 24, 2011, 12:43:54 PM
thought i post a picture of a car i once had

Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: mcpeepants on March 11, 2011, 11:28:03 AM
just a quick picture test-fitting the new wheels.. nothing exciting, just xxr 513's in 15x7 et15. Should hold me over until I can find a set of Watanabes I really want  ;D

(http://i52.tinypic.com/9pmfbb.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: pancake man on March 11, 2011, 11:52:41 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/zooyorker/IMG00010-20110310-1533.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v474/zooyorker/IMG00007-20110310-1532.jpg)

bye bye shaggin wagon
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: grimcity on March 11, 2011, 12:04:08 PM
^
Fuck! Sorry about the wagon... I owned a big old wagon for a few years and it was the best shit.

DevilonE can back me here... I'd wanted this car (& license plate) since '03. This one's an '07 I got a little while back, and is probably the only material thing I give a shit about. I'm thinking about getting the rims blacked out, but the only real mods to it are wiring up all kinds of shit so I can plug in XM, computers, gps, inverters, and whatever else to make it a road trip car / office on wheels.
(http://www.grimcity.com/slap/damerc.png)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Smell Good on March 11, 2011, 12:38:13 PM
There's a kinda rusted and beat up looking red BMW 2002 at one of the skateshops in town

(http://www.latestautoreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/BMW-2002-Red.jpg)

That's not the car, but it's that model. It is one of my dream cars.

E30s are pretty badass too.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: mcpeepants on March 11, 2011, 02:29:46 PM
Nice ride Grim, I'm digging the license plate! My monitor kinda sucks, is your car a greenish silver or is it just silver? If it's greenish, black wheels would look sick. If it's just silver I'd suggest maybe a dark grey as apposed to black.  Also if you do black, it'd look cool to get the white part of the taillights smoked a bit.

Sorry, I get carried away when someone mentions modifying their car  ;D
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: grimcity on March 11, 2011, 02:35:38 PM
Ah, the green is more from the surrounding area... it's hard to explain, it's more silver than anything, but with a slight beige tint... technically they call it metallic pewter. The color's so light & neutral I think it's just picking up everything around it.

I like the smoking out idea... it'll be a while before I do anything to the exterior, but I see what you mean. As for the rims, I'm thinking black because of the tint in the back and the tires... keep the color scheme really simple, you know?
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: mcpeepants on March 11, 2011, 02:41:58 PM
Ah ok, I know what color you mean. Yeah I'm all for simplicity when it comes to anything. That's why I'm not sure if I wanna leave my new wheels silver or paint them bronze again. Silver would look ok, but I like the contrast of the bronze. It's enough but not too much.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: pancake man on March 11, 2011, 03:35:55 PM
just an fyi, if you do the wheels black they'll blend into the tire and make them look smaller. As an example:

(http://www.gmpperformance.com/CFJFiles/GMP/13422.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: mcpeepants on March 11, 2011, 10:19:55 PM
just an fyi, if you do the wheels black they'll blend into the tire and make them look smaller. As an example:

http://www.gmpperformance.com/CFJFiles/GMP/13422.jpg (http://www.gmpperformance.com/CFJFiles/GMP/13422.jpg)


Yeah that's why I'm not a huge fan of black wheels. Especially when people don't use tire shine, because then it just looks weird having shiny black wheels and dull tires.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: mcpeepants on May 24, 2011, 08:57:44 PM
*bump*

finally got my wheels and tires mounted  :D

(http://i54.tinypic.com/jzzdxs.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: pancake man on May 24, 2011, 11:20:55 PM
just throwing this out. Tuesday nights in Western Mass, Hadley to be exact, there's a car meet. Anyone can show up. It's pretty small at the moment, but it's still fun!
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Rayden on May 25, 2011, 12:01:10 AM
been into vw's for awhile. current car

(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/72698_444943747410_698392410_5750604_6727446_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: aWizard on May 25, 2011, 08:09:07 AM
*bump*

finally got my wheels and tires mounted  :D

(http://i54.tinypic.com/jzzdxs.jpg)

There's a miata on ssr mk3s around here that I think you would like.
I'll get some pictures up later if i can.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: mcpeepants on May 25, 2011, 09:36:46 AM
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*bump*

finally got my wheels and tires mounted  :D

http://i54.tinypic.com/jzzdxs.jpg (http://i54.tinypic.com/jzzdxs.jpg)
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There's a miata on ssr mk3s around here that I think you would like.
I'll get some pictures up later if i can.

Is it this one by chance?

(http://dasis300.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/40759_166361180044640_100000122773972_576573_3679749_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: aWizard on May 27, 2011, 06:09:27 AM
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*bump*

finally got my wheels and tires mounted  :D

http://i54.tinypic.com/jzzdxs.jpg (http://i54.tinypic.com/jzzdxs.jpg)
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There's a miata on ssr mk3s around here that I think you would like.
I'll get some pictures up later if i can.
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Is it this one by chance?
http://dasis300.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/40759_166361180044640_100000122773972_576573_3679749_n.jpg (http://dasis300.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/40759_166361180044640_100000122773972_576573_3679749_n.jpg)

No, the car I see has gold SSRs and is forest green. And in Japan.
But they def. look similar.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Chipper on May 27, 2011, 06:39:57 AM
I got an offer from my friends dad for a 1982 volkswagen rabbit. I'm wondering if anyone has experience with this car. But I love the way it looks but I know nothing really about cars.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Rayden on May 27, 2011, 03:33:13 PM
I got an offer from my friends dad for a 1982 volkswagen rabbit. I'm wondering if anyone has experience with this car. But I love the way it looks but I know nothing really about cars.

how much? those cars are pretty sick, and can be made to look even better.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: AllOfTheEverything on May 27, 2011, 04:00:16 PM
Me and my pops have always been into cars. Here's his current whip. Challenge Stradale.
(http://i.imgur.com/x6UDG.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: mcpeepants on May 27, 2011, 08:36:02 PM
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*bump*

finally got my wheels and tires mounted  :D

http://i54.tinypic.com/jzzdxs.jpg (http://i54.tinypic.com/jzzdxs.jpg)
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There's a miata on ssr mk3s around here that I think you would like.
I'll get some pictures up later if i can.
[close]

Is it this one by chance?
http://dasis300.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/40759_166361180044640_100000122773972_576573_3679749_n.jpg
 (http://dasis300.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/40759_166361180044640_100000122773972_576573_3679749_n.jpg)
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No, the car I see has gold SSRs and is forest green. And in Japan.
But they def. look similar.

Oh, nice. Pictures would be greatly appreciated  :D
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Smell Good on May 27, 2011, 10:17:25 PM
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*bump*

finally got my wheels and tires mounted  :D

http://i54.tinypic.com/jzzdxs.jpg (http://i54.tinypic.com/jzzdxs.jpg)
[close]

There's a miata on ssr mk3s around here that I think you would like.
I'll get some pictures up later if i can.
[close]

Is it this one by chance?

(http://dasis300.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/40759_166361180044640_100000122773972_576573_3679749_n.jpg)
Damn, this thing looks nice! Looks like a baby FD RX-7.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Doctor Handsome on May 27, 2011, 10:26:01 PM
Me and my pops have always been into cars. Here's his current whip. Challenge Stradale.
(http://i.imgur.com/x6UDG.jpg)

Your dad's car is awesome and your signature is awesome. I love you. I'm drunk not gay.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: mcpeepants on May 27, 2011, 11:34:03 PM
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*bump*

finally got my wheels and tires mounted  :D

http://i54.tinypic.com/jzzdxs.jpg (http://i54.tinypic.com/jzzdxs.jpg)
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There's a miata on ssr mk3s around here that I think you would like.
I'll get some pictures up later if i can.
[close]

Is it this one by chance?

http://dasis300.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/40759_166361180044640_100000122773972_576573_3679749_n.jpg (http://dasis300.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/40759_166361180044640_100000122773972_576573_3679749_n.jpg)
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Damn, this thing looks nice! Looks like a baby FD RX-7.

Yeah, it's clean for sure. I remember hearing somewhere the FD was the inspiration for the body lines of the NB Miata.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Dr Steve Brule on May 28, 2011, 09:19:31 AM
mine

(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff457/gmgscigmgsci/0520111832a.jpg)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: mcpeepants on May 28, 2011, 10:14:19 AM
^Clean subie. I really like that color.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: AllOfTheEverything on May 28, 2011, 12:55:06 PM


Your dad's car is awesome and your signature is awesome. I love you. I'm drunk not gay.

Of course you're not gay if you love my sig. I appreciate it.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Filip on May 28, 2011, 04:11:58 PM
mine

(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff457/gmgscigmgsci/0520111832a.jpg)

Fuck yeah dude, nice ride!  I had an old Lancer as my first car, now I have 98 Lancia Delta, Ill post some pics tommorow.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Dr Steve Brule on May 28, 2011, 06:29:36 PM
new turbo kit
boost controller
blitz short ram intake
sway bar
blitz blowoff valve
short throw shifter
lowered
new suspension
50K miles my friend sold it to me for 10K
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Bobbito on May 29, 2011, 07:30:24 PM
just throwing this out. Tuesday nights in Western Mass, Hadley to be exact, there's a car meet. Anyone can show up. It's pretty small at the moment, but it's still fun!
who is this and exactly where is this meet? I keep on seeing some people meeting up at Taco Bell here and there so I take it thats it?
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Plan9Customs on October 12, 2021, 09:48:02 PM
Necromancy in progress.
Guess this would be the only car thread from searching. Shitbox revival for the winter and probably longer than that. 31 Chevy that termites have eaten most of so it’s getting steel to replace the wood frame that the body is nailed to and a 3 or 3 1/2” chop. Have a 53 full pressure 235 waiting to be built still looking for a rear end etc.
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZnjqVCK2/D8-BB4-C8-A-C0-BE-4-DF5-AA28-3-D5-D1-B204-E31.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/n9jZLVmG)
(https://i.postimg.cc/bvPvwsYp/A4-EEF0-AD-0348-4-BFD-8-F97-864-E54579-C2-A.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/w1WzWxsG)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: iKobrakai on October 13, 2021, 12:59:51 AM
2016 Fiesta ST200. Stock. Got it about seven months ago.

Really fun car for the price. Horrific interior, zero tech; which is exactly what I want.

Super easy to modify, The Brits have a bunch of tuners (Mountune/Revo) I'm considering. Then again, for a FWD 200 hp is already enough.
Title: Re: American "Wangan" appreciation , road rally shenanigans
Post by: companguero on March 31, 2022, 10:40:01 AM
• • S O U N D T R A C K • • background for post:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtP0ycVMmRg&ab_channel=MishashiSensei

Main Focus : Recently discovered the japanese highway racing cultures, Mid Night (http://"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRt56Y9JMEg&t=45s&ab_channel=DRIVETRIBE") and also the Kanjozoku (http://"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELJW-Bsrnmk&ab_channel=BOWLSFILMS") in Osaka for examples.

Don't race or tune but I enjoy aggressive driving. Do Restaurant delivery , drove a United Independent taxi in my 20's , DoorDash to fill the gaps.
Rented a few sportscars on Turo... saving up to take out a Miata RF (ND) 

Am looking for an online presence of drivers and clubs that discuss driving/racing the american freeways.
Can't seem to find much other than drag racers and Cat'n'Mousers (http://"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRI7DN6JozA&ab_channel=WDriverz") on youtube.

There are a few good loops to time attack in my area of Los Angeles:

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Been making notes for organizing a local Rally around city streets incorporating scavenger hunt type antics.
Working Title was The CARona viRACE when the streets were quiet but still brainstorming a different theme.

Only thing similar I could find was this "Rental Car Rally". Groups costume up and hit interesting spots along a 400 mile route. looks fun.



(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FFtga_xWYAIZFTA?format=jpg&name=4096x4096) (https://www.toledoblade.com/image/2019/02/06/1140x_a10-7_cTC/ODOT-humerous-sign.JPG) (https://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/9839ef19ba6098e98d22b3c5cff9eecc71262c77/c=552-0-4027-2613/local/-/media/2015/10/05/IAGroup/DesMoines/635796589388061377-EL8V6294.jpg?quality=50&width=640) (https://media.tegna-media.com/assets/WATN/images/41748b6e-c625-4b45-acd7-d3115e168c54/41748b6e-c625-4b45-acd7-d3115e168c54_750x422.jpg) (https://www.gannett-cdn.com/presto/2019/10/25/PJAM/14320d71-6798-4606-bf14-b1c5c7fc05eb-100-is-the-temp.jpg?width=640)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Síota on April 01, 2022, 05:41:38 AM
I swear there was another car thread no? Anyways here is my 1990 Mini. 998cc with stage one tuning.
(https://i.ibb.co/tHbsK4j/img-1-1648816607018.jpg) (https://ibb.co/tHbsK4j)
No idea why the picture is cropped..
Anyways it's fun as to rip around town, but I live in the French Alps and going up the mountains kinda sucks, it's under powered and you have to adjust the Carb when you get up them/come down. The plan is to change the reg this year to a classic car reg and then slap a supercharger on it.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Uncle Flea on April 01, 2022, 12:42:39 PM
I love Honda Toyota DSM Mitsubishi the first car I drove was a 280 Zx. I like some euro imports but mostly I’m about Japanese cars.
Australian billet block dreams.

I imagine me in a crx with the swap of my choice

For American cars I like low riders. I like  Daytons Especially lead sleds.

You what is that round thing people put in the windows at vintage car shows? It looks like a bass tube or something. Some people have said it’s a drive in things but idk. I beet to the drive in but never seen one of those outside the low rider magazines.

Of course I love LS motors and stuff.

I like small rims. That kinda like my thing that I dislike about modern car culture. I don’t hate but 20s aren’t for me. I roll on steelies before I even thought about buying big rims unless they already on the car.

These are my first fb photos. In 2009 the homie Danny Carney said you you don’t have FB?!? Let me help you out dude. That’s when I shortly got serious about cars.

I can spin a wrench but I rarely get to.

(https://i.ibb.co/QFKxR5X/A6-F39-B22-3-EC0-47-E7-BB9-B-9-B4-EB82-F79-AF.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wNz2XvY)
(https://i.ibb.co/RDKw5yQ/8-FF21-B87-86-A3-4-E09-986-F-1-A16-E8845-F72.jpg) (https://ibb.co/NyqB4SW)
(https://i.ibb.co/RHTx30w/38-CD85-C8-B6-E9-409-C-8239-BDDD12-C3-A170.jpg) (https://ibb.co/DKfx9C2)

That Honda isn’t mine but it’s near identical to mine was. Mine had the original 14” rims in black and red. He said whatever it looks like you’re car.

I thought I was never going to use fb.

Someday I’ll get another one I hope but I fear it’s too late to get dope civics cheap
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Plan9Customs on April 01, 2022, 09:58:02 PM
@Uncle Flea these?
(https://i.postimg.cc/3J4gcrL8/3-D34-F51-A-4-C8-B-4-FCA-BA73-8-B2-A4-EFEF570.png) (https://postimg.cc/ZCmB9mt2)
Thats proto air conditioning. Fill it full of ice and the wind from driving blows cool air into the cabin.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Uncle Flea on April 02, 2022, 07:47:16 AM
@Uncle Flea these?
(https://i.postimg.cc/3J4gcrL8/3-D34-F51-A-4-C8-B-4-FCA-BA73-8-B2-A4-EFEF570.png) (https://postimg.cc/ZCmB9mt2)
Thats proto air conditioning. Fill it full of ice and the wind from driving blows cool air into the cabin.

Yes!!! Thank you.

Oh my god look at that ride.

Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: iKobrakai on April 02, 2022, 07:55:23 AM
Tried Focus RS 2016... damn, it was fun! Almost better than STI.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Uncle Flea on April 02, 2022, 08:16:24 AM
I like rotary motors too.

It’s a shame that everyone I’m friends with gave up on them and went LS swap.

I knew that coolant seals and apex seals would get better.

I want to bridge port a rotor to see if I can pull it off sometime. I learned from watching youtube and think it would be fun to see if I can actually do it
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Síota on April 02, 2022, 10:46:33 AM
I like rotary motors too.

It’s a shame that everyone I’m friends with gave up on them and went LS swap.

I knew that coolant seals and apex seals would get better.

I want to bridge port a rotor to see if I can pull it off sometime. I learned from watching youtube and think it would be fun to see if I can actually do it

Nothing beats the sound of a rotary. One day I'll get an old rx7. The sound of the old Mazda group c 767 B is the best sounding car I have ever heard in my life.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Orangepulp1000 on January 30, 2024, 05:36:06 AM
Replying to this old thread was going to start a new one but eh this is already here.

Here’s my 1969 Holden hb torana long list of things done to it…
Basically a resto mod, car weighs 950kg, put a 3.8ltr v6 from a 2002 Holden commodore, built th700, built and shortened diff from a vl commodore, cut out and fabbed up a trans tunnel, made engine mounts all that stuff. Redone interior, resprayed (roof is original) fun cruiser n she moves pretty well with the power to weight. Still a lot more I’d like to do just something to chip away at hopefully this yr.

(https://i.imgur.com/vSQ8YXA.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/qzbRu0y.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/4ZSH6cg.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/CVRlu2m.jpeg)
(https://i.imgur.com/WtcD6Qw.jpeg)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Síota on January 30, 2024, 06:42:52 AM
That's sick dude! Proper sleeper also! Been tinkering on my mini, getting it ready for a control technique (like this safety check every two years here).
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: IUTSM on January 30, 2024, 01:49:17 PM
jist finished a JDM ej253 swap
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: GardenSkater77 on January 30, 2024, 02:33:25 PM
@Orangepulp1000

Never heard of a Holden, but at first glance I thought it was a Chevy Nova sedan. Love the headliner work.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Velcro Wallet on January 30, 2024, 02:34:11 PM
Man, I could talk about cars all day. And anyone saying MX5’s are girls cars have obviously never driven one. One day I will have one..

It’s a good “getting to sleep” trick. Each night I pick a different model car and modify it while I’m trying to get to sleep… for example I’ll think of a stock car (an original first RS2 Audi wagon and slowly in my mind make it lose half its value but which engine upgrades, which rims rotiform rims (Llantas 17x9,5).

Then I start modifying the engine and interior etc. and it works!!!! I know I’m not the only one who does this.

Last nights new Raptor R was a cainer!!! I didn’t want to go to sleep. But 10 minutes in I’m asleep

I’m weird as fuck.

Barra the world
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Orangepulp1000 on January 30, 2024, 04:27:07 PM
That's sick dude! Proper sleeper also! Been tinkering on my mini, getting it ready for a control technique (like this safety check every two years here).

Thanks man appreciate it, definitely been a labour of love with the odd bit of hate thrown in haha. Yeah sick! Love the mini’s!
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Orangepulp1000 on January 30, 2024, 04:30:30 PM
@Orangepulp1000

Never heard of a Holden, but at first glance I thought it was a Chevy Nova sedan. Love the headliner work.

It’s was an Australian GM company but they stopped making them a few yrs ago now. The  Pontiac g8 is actually a Ve holden commodore ss they shipped over to the states. They have a deep history and some nice muscle cars. Worth a look at.
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Orangepulp1000 on January 30, 2024, 04:33:24 PM
Man, I could talk about cars all day. And anyone saying MX5’s are girls cars have obviously never driven one. One day I will have one..

It’s a good “getting to sleep” trick. Each night I pick a different model car and modify it while I’m trying to get to sleep… for example I’ll think of a stock car (an original first RS2 Audi wagon and slowly in my mind make it lose half its value but which engine upgrades, which rims rotiform rims (Llantas 17x9,5).

Then I start modifying the engine and interior etc. and it works!!!! I know I’m not the only one who does this.

Last nights new Raptor R was a cainer!!! I didn’t want to go to sleep. But 10 minutes in I’m asleep

I’m weird as fuck.

Barra the world


Ahaha nah I do the same thing aye. Spend way too much time on car sales looking at cars I’ll never get.

Love a Barra! Had a G6e turbo as a daily for a bit. That thing chopped
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Velcro Wallet on January 30, 2024, 08:40:34 PM
Australia has the best car scene in the world. It’s not Japan or close but we have the fastest Skyline GTR title and a MASSIVE import scene when we get spoiled with amazing HSV and FPV’s of the showroom.

But the best car culture if you’ve into super rare imports is NZ. Everywhere is getting waaaay more $$$ but :(

The hatch below wasn’t named a GTR for nathan.

 
(https://i.ibb.co/vJ9Xdbd/E954915-D-BA87-40-FB-96-F7-5-EE6-DABD7-F95.png) (https://ibb.co/vJ9Xdbd)
Title: Re: Anyone into cars?
Post by: Velcro Wallet on January 30, 2024, 08:43:02 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/DMqhMMW/9-C078-BEA-90-A9-4769-97-B2-C1-E7-F5706366.png) (https://ibb.co/DMqhMMW)


Different subject of cars but does anyone here follow IROZ and their Audi madness?