The Mentalist Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 It's not that bigga deal. Most Saleen's aren't S7's... Didn't know that. I just thought the S7 was their only car. I'm a bit gutted now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopypants Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 hxxp://www.scottsdaleexoticcarclub.com/ nuf said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Didn't know that. I just thought the S7 was their only car. I'm a bit gutted now. I only know this because I live in Orange County, near the Saleen plant and shop, and I had a friend that owned one of those "fixed up Mustangs". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker01 Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Here's a few more pics from my scrapbook. My twin turbo RX7 that was a pure racecar right out of the box. Here's a pic of it after being modified for SCCA... had an undefeated season What the hell were you wearing, a Gen Baby Casio??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Speaking of fast cars, does anyone recognize this one? I parked near it at the Irvine Spectrum recently. I looked it over carefully, and couldn't find any recognizable marque (but it definitely had a professionally produced, and not custom built look to it). Looks seriously fast, and it's street legal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slai Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Here's my fun car. This is the luxury interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Speaking of fast cars, does anyone recognize this one? I parked near it at the Irvine Spectrum recently. I looked it over carefully, and couldn't find any recognizable marque (but it definitely had a professionally produced, and not custom built look to it). Looks seriously fast, and it's street legal. Looks like an Ariel Atom - fast ass machine ">" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350"> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slai Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Speaking of fast cars, does anyone recognize this one? I parked near it at the Irvine Spectrum recently. I looked it over carefully, and couldn't find any recognizable marque (but it definitely had a professionally produced, and not custom built look to it). Looks seriously fast, and it's street legal. Ariel Atom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omega1 Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 EDIT: dluddy and Slai beat me to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 That didn't take long...Thanks for ID'ing it. (Unfortunately, I don't get Top Gear from my cable co.) 2.8 sec. to 60!!! Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slai Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Here's a few more pics from my scrapbook. My twin turbo RX7 that was a pure racecar right out of the box. Here's a pic of it after being modified for SCCA... had an undefeated season [ig]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/Billy182/Rockingham01.jpg No cage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted February 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 No cage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrgod Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Ahh.. Lots of Mazdas in this thread! Here is mine.. Hairdressers special! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 I don't know, guys...After watching the video, and reading up on that Ariel Atom, there's really not much that anyone can post that can impress my anymore That thing is the balls... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 Nice ride. Almost went for Z06 a while back. An ESS Vortech V2SQ Supercharger is in the works! And yes, driving fast is, uhhh, like watches to me--never enough. So far, approx. 160-165. Does 50-140 in a blink of an eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted February 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 Nice ride. Almost went for Z06 a while back. I have pretty much finished modding this car... 3.91lsd, etc... Still waiting for the full CSi kit. An ESS Vortech V2SQ Supercharger is in the works! And yes, driving fast is, uhhh, like watches to me--never enough. So far, approx. 160-165. Does 50-140 in a blink of an eye. Very nice Eunomians! Is that an 850CSI? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 She's an 840Ci V8. Chose the V8 since supercharging is a viable option. Also, engine software tuning is a cinch. Overall a lot more options to modify with way way more brake horsepower results. The other choice was to drop in a 6.0L Racing Dynamics V12. But that will be saved for the next 8 that I pick up down the road. This car now is a daily driver, reliable, mint showroom condition, fast and, well, fassst! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted February 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 Another great car: YES is coming to America!!! Funke&Will AG introduced the second-generation Yes! Roadster at the Auto Motor International Show in Leipzig. The new Yes! Roadster 3.2 and 3.2 Turbo keeps the same approach of an "uncompromising driving machine" which results in "pure driving pleasure". Like its predecessor, the Roadster 3.2 is being built around an aluminium spaceframe chassis with GRP panels. The whole car weighs just 900 kg. It is powered by a new Audi-sourced 3.2-liter V-6 engine, capable of 255 hp. The result is an acceleration time of 4.9 seconds for the 0-100 km/h sprint. The 3.2 Roadster Turbo has a max speed of 281 km/h, courtesy of its turbocharged 355 hp engine. Safety is a key aspect of the car. Optional equipment includes airbags and ABS. Convenience features include chrome and leather trimmed interior and a hi-fi sound system. Each car can be customized according to the buyer's wishes. Compared to the original Yes! Roadster, the new 3.2 has a longer wheelbase, more front and rear overhang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banshee35 Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 Are you sure? I don't know, guys...After watching the video, and reading up on that Ariel Atom, there's really not much that anyone can post that can impress my anymore That thing is the balls... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 (edited) Are you sure? Yeah, that thing looks ridiculously fun! But there's a BIG difference between a shifter kart with an overgrown powerplant, and a street legal racing machine (a suspension system, for starters ). Edited February 15, 2008 by avitt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 (edited) Some serious machines! I've outgrown fwd and stopped modding my SE-R after the basics from nismo (i/h/e/etc..). For years Ive wanted a 240/silvia for a project car. Someday. This is my daily driver- Edited February 15, 2008 by P4GTR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 (edited) She's an 840Ci V8. Chose the V8 since supercharging is a viable option. Also, engine software tuning is a cinch. Overall a lot more options to modify with way way more brake horsepower results. The other choice was to drop in a 6.0L Racing Dynamics V12. But that will be saved for the next 8 that I pick up down the road. This car now is a daily driver, reliable, mint showroom condition, fast and, well, fassst! I love your 840Ci...you've kept that thing in fantastic condition. You know that I had an E34 540i, which had the same engine, but weighed over 500 lbs less than the 8 (so a much higher power to weight ratio). The only power mods were a Jim Conforti engine chip, Dinan tranny chip, and Dinan air box. Even with all that, the car seriously lacked low-end grunt...It was very quick once the revs came up, but it wasn't competitive with most modern sports cars off a line. I don't think it ever got much under 7 seconds to 60. The best thing that you could have done for your 8 was that new differential. That really helps take advantage of the V8 torque (at the expense of full time fuel economy...but you can't care about that if you want performance ). I managed to kill the slushbox at about 120k miles. Am now sporting a 2007 G35 sedan. The suspension is not as compliant as the old bimmer, but it's a world quicker...Point and squirt. Edited February 15, 2008 by avitt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UB7 Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 My 400hp baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdorman Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 My current toy. We give away one every year for charity: www.londoncobrashow.com In 2009, it will ba a Daytona Coupe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 I love your 840Ci...you've kept that thing in fantastic condition. You know that I had an E34 540i, which had the same engine, but weighed over 500 lbs less than the 8 (so a much higher power to weight ratio). The only power mods were a Jim Conforti engine chip, Dinan tranny chip, and Dinan air box. Even with all that, the car seriously lacked low-end grunt...It was very quick once the revs came up, but it wasn't competitive with most modern sports cars off a line. I don't think it ever got much under 7 seconds to 60. The best thing that you could have done for your 8 was that new differential. That really helps take advantage of the V8 torque (at the expense of full time fuel economy...but you can't care about that if you want performance ). I managed to kill the slushbox at about 120k miles. Am now sporting a 2007 G35 sedan. The suspension is not as compliant as the old bimmer, but it's a world quicker...Point and squirt. I do recall that you had an E34--great ride (G35 is no slouch either, great car!!). The easiest way to get the M60/M62 engines faster off the line is software mod (Wokke 2000 rips over Conforti - especially at standstill starts) & differential like you said. Limited Slip helps, too. My gas mileage has not really changed. The engine does rev a little higher but only over 100mph, so the compromise is great. If I could cut out 1500lbs, I would. My solution is the E34 ESS Supercharger I'd love to have an E34 M5, but might end up with either an E24 M6 or an E9 project car. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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