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Any petrolheads on there forums?


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I ran a heavily-modded Datsun 280ZX Targa for a while some years ago - replaced it with a Nissan 300Z TT. Loved both cars, but in recent years I've started to act my age and am going for comfort these days. Current ride is an Audi A8 4.2 Quattro - quick, quiet, handles well and is incredibly comfortable for long journeys...

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this is a dumb question but is petrolhead a common term for car lovers or is it for faster cars/bikes? i have never herd this term before, im a petroleum engineer is why i checked this thread out.

:good: Petrol head is a generic term for someone who likes motors which use Petrol to run. Thats how i see it but im sure different people will have their own meanings i suppose.

p.s) did a quick search

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=petrolhead

Greg - I love the 280Z and the 300Z... infact all the Z cars i like. :) Would love a 280 with a LS corvette engine in it. :wub:

Wimpie - is that the new R golf?

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yes i am a petrohead too, or as the US guys call it gearhead, or so i heard :whistling:

i have a 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 SW and love it as a wintercar

in the summer i have this Kit car that i build my self - a Porsche 356 speedster.

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I ran a heavily-modded Datsun 280ZX Targa for a while some years ago - replaced it with a Nissan 300Z TT. Loved both cars, but in recent years I've started to act my age and am going for comfort these days. Current ride is an Audi A8 4.2 Quattro - quick, quiet, handles well and is incredibly comfortable for long journeys...

Wow, I did'nt realise there were Z fans here!

I currently sold my Uber rare 2000spec 300zx Slicktop NA a few months ago.

I was thinking of replacing the zed with an E46 M3, but it would'nt be too sensible to spend most of my savings on another car :bangin:

I'm currently looking at the DC2 type r but it's impossible to find one that the boy racers haven't got to!!

T200

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Wow, I did'nt realise there were Z fans here!

I currently sold my Uber rare 2000spec 300zx Slicktop NA a few months ago.

I was thinking of replacing the zed with an E46 M3, but it would'nt be too sensible to spend most of my savings on another car :bangin:

I'm currently looking at the DC2 type r but it's impossible to find one that the boy racers haven't got to!!

T200

Get on th itr-dc2 forum as thats where i found mine. Impressive and very capable car but i missed my mid rear turbo setup of the MR2's so sold it. :bangin:

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Get on th itr-dc2 forum as thats where i found mine. Impressive and very capable car but i missed my mid rear turbo setup of the MR2's so sold it. :bangin:

Hey Fizz,

Do you have any sites on the internet that you can purchase discounted Honda Integra parts from?

Also, what do you think of the NA sw20 Mr2? (Do you have any places that sell cheap spares/parts for this car as well?)

If you own a Nissan Zed, the best source is: conceptzperformance,com :thumbsupsmileyanim:

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Dont know of any specific honda parts sites but i know there are some MR2 specialists about.

What do i think of the MR2 NA, well its like driving a Broken MR2 Turbo as im always waiting for the boost to kick in but never does. lol

Thats a biased opinion though as i have owned 2 MR2 turbos before so this was bound to be a slow car in comparrison. Having said that the NA is so much easier to throw around the bends due to its predictable power band. There is a kick from about 5200 rpm when you get some more power similar to the modern VVTI engines.

MPG is about 25 which aint nothing special but what is special is the Mid engine Rear wheel drive setup. In the dry you cant fault it and in the wet once your used to the car you can have some tail out action. :)

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