BreatheDeep Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 This is my weekend car, makes me smile every time I get behind the wheel!!!: Hi mate nice car i lie them a lot. I have seen it somewhere around . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cht Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 (edited) wow, a lot of nice cars in here! I see a few other boost lovers here too! I had a lot of fun building this car. Frankenstien high compression motor, full interior swap, etc. I would daily drive my C5 and would took my black car out of the garage on the weekends, no joke! my buddy John's 355 on the left. God, the sound of his car was amazing! My FMIC is no match for the Ferrari stables emblem. rolling on old school mugen. Since I sold the C5, it's now my dd. boosted and gets 35+ on the hiway. best I ever got was 42mpg on my way to Santa Monica CA. (17 km per liter) Edited October 29, 2008 by cht Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphakazi Posted October 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 nice ride but the how dumb are you link almost killed me way too long with all the spam turns out I'm 6% dumb but I feel dumber having went through all forms filling in bogus info and I can't see which one I got wrong - that blows walrus nuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defender110 Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 im changing back to the car thread idea... a few of the FAV's i have owned: Nissan NISMO 300ZX Twin Turbo E300 4-Matic Discovery Series I Discovery Series II Discovery Series III BMW 325i BMW 535i M-Benz ML500 Aprilia RSV1000R LE Honda XX Blackbird FI Suzuki GSXR1000 oh and my gen watch collection outweighs my rep collection... actually i am enjoying the gens more than the reps... however i mostly just collect them.. to me they can be likened more to appreciated artwork. they just sit in a display case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 My first car.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_r Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 im changing back to the car thread idea... a few of the FAV's i have owned: Interesting list - I see we have at least one car in common. For comparison's sake, here's a few of mine, in no particular order: Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo (targa) Nissan/Datsun 280Z (targa) Saab 900 turbo (the original version of the 900 pre GM) Saab 99 EMS Saab 96 Monte Carlo (the old sixties rally-spec one. Incredibly rare even then). Citroen CX GTi turbo M-Benz 230TD estate (I put around 150,000 miles on that one - still drove like new). Mini Cooper S (the original sixties version) BMW M635csi Rover SD1 3500V8 Vitesse What's a little annoying is how many of those cars are now considered classics and are appreciating in value. There's at least three there that I wish I still owned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f5mando Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Interesting list - I see we have at least one car in common. For comparison's sake, here's a few of mine, in no particular order: Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo (targa) Nissan/Datsun 280Z (targa) Saab 900 turbo (the original version of the 900 pre GM) Saab 99 EMS Saab 96 Monte Carlo (the old sixties rally-spec one. Incredibly rare even then). Citroen CX GTi turbo M-Benz 230TD estate (I put around 150,000 miles on that one - still drove like new). Mini Cooper S (the original sixties version) BMW M635csi Rover SD1 3500V8 Vitesse What's a little annoying is how many of those cars are now considered classics and are appreciating in value. There's at least three there that I wish I still owned Ah, yes. I see that sir has contracted the old 20/20 hindsight affliction! I don't think I have known anyone who managed to escape this one. I lived in a third world country for a while, and have never had what could be described as real disposable income, even since returning to the west. I am proud to have owned the following rides (starting in 1982 at age 26 on a visit to the USA en route back to Blighty, and mostly one at a time): Fiat Spyder 850 (knackered, went through 3 clutch cables in the two months I owned it) VW 1200cc Beetle '74 BMW 1502 '73 BMW 2002tii '75 BMW 2002tii '85 Saab 900 Turbo (the only one I part-exed a car for and had monthly payments on) Yamaha XS-250 Custom Kawasaki Z-750 Honda Revere NTV-600 Honda CX-500/C '83 Yamaha XJ-750 Seca '90 Honda VFR-750 BMW R-1100 RS '91 Honda VFR 750 '82 Yamaha XJ-750 Seca '87 BMW K-75 '88 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible '97 Saab 900 SE Turbo Coup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_r Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Ah, yes. I see that sir has contracted the old 20/20 hindsight affliction! I don't think I have known anyone who managed to escape this one. LOL - quite right. Still, that CX would be worth a lot of money now..... Mind you, I would probably have spent twice its current value keeping it running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Why is everyone ignoring the PACER???!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 HEY I HIT 1000 POSTS AND DIDN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzenuub Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Why is everyone ignoring the PACER???!!! that is why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f5mando Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 (edited) HEY I HIT 1000 POSTS AND DIDN Edited October 29, 2008 by f5mando Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_r Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Why is everyone ignoring the PACER???!!! um.... Good question. Next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f5mando Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Why is everyone ignoring the PACER???!!! Why do you ask? I assumed it was for the same reason we drove right past it the first time around.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fido Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 ok, i feel small by now wit all those great cars, mine is not as luxurious as the ones listed here but quite potent and nice (i think) is a vw passat w8, 4x4 i love it !!!! best regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphakazi Posted October 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 hey what's with the cheating and not posting pics - just a list of car's now? without pics, it never happened - y0ou should know better - shame on u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_r Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 hey what's with the cheating and not posting pics - just a list of car's now? without pics, it never happened - y0ou should know better - shame on u Oh, it happened. I have the overdraft to prove it. What I don't have, though, are photos of the various cars I've owned over the years.... More interested in driving them than taking pics of 'em. I'll take a pic of the Benz I buy when and if the damned insurance company ever make a bloody decision (getting mighty [censored] off with 'em, let me tell you). My only consolation is that I managed to persuade them to upgrade my courtesy car from the poverty spec Peugeot heap I've been driving. Only a Vectra, but given that's what got mashed by the tree, it's fair enough, I guess... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 I'll take a pic of the Benz I buy when and if the damned insurance company ever make a bloody decision (getting mighty [censored] off with 'em, let me tell you). I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JohnG Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 Try threatening them with a piece of rebar yet? You could call the adjuster and say, "hey, ever been ass-raped with a 12" piece of rebar?... oooops, sorry, I meant to say, how is my check coming!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailboss Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 John, I doubt very much if that method would work. Satisifying, but not productive. I've had a few nice cars in the past. None ATM, just driving a Subi 4x4 wagon. '86 L series. Leonie wagon to you guys (I think) turbo 1.8. It's fun if you learn to use torque instead of power. A hundred fifty HP can go a long way if theres a bit of grunt behind it and the torque curve on this thing heads skywards and stays there. Basicly standered except for the reprogramed comp, OTB intercooler and 200SX injectors. I'v had a 308 Ferrari for a while, a Marcos, Jag XJS coupe, '89 IROC, 930T amongst others. Most for no more than a year or less. I had a great '78 450SEC for ages. It was an South Africa model with a four speed manual and LSD. The engine had been built by somone who new fast mercs and the 5 litre transplant was puting out 400hp at the rear wheels! It was a benz that performed like a big block Camero. Those benz quad cams are real good engines when built by somone who knows what th're doing. I started out with a string of Minis ending in a Cooper S puting out 120 plus HP. That was fun! I'll try to find some pics but most of the early stuff in on tranny and I don;t have a slide scanner. One day I'll have them all done but it won't be cheap. There's five thousand odd tranparencys there. There is a secret to owning older expensive cars. Buy very wisely and don't get too attached. I have taken months to find the right car. Books are all important. Full documented dealer or specialist serviceing is far more important than the milage on the clock. I would much rather have a higher milege example with a good service history than a lower one thats history is unknowen. Unless you are in a position to pay for potentialy expensive repairs be prepared to start looking for a new drive in a year or two. You spent all that time finding a good car that would give you trouble free motoring. Now sell it while it still does. When this stuff breaks, it costs real money. Ever priced suspension components for a jag? A brake system rebuild? Or, heaven forbid, an engine rebuild? The whole idea is to pass it on BEFORE it gives trouble. Twenty thousand miles or so is quite enough even for a good one.If you bought well and have taken care of your moden classic the drop in value should be minimal. If you'r lucky it may even have appreciated a little bit. The advantage of this is that you get to pick a new car every year or two. The pain of parting with the E30 M3 is soon blunted by the arival of the 928s. Col. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_r Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 Try threatening them with a piece of rebar yet? You could call the adjuster and say, "hey, ever been ass-raped with a 12" piece of rebar?... oooops, sorry, I meant to say, how is my check coming!" Tempting idea. My problem is that this whole mess has to go through our Estate Manager here, who is responsible for managing our company insurance policies and claims (given that there's also a company vehicle to claim on too). Sadly he is, frankly, not staying on top of the issue, which is, I suspect, the reason why the insurance company are on a go-slow. Blood will flow before long. Soo.... I shall use the ass-rape with rebar ploy with him instead. That'll work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphakazi Posted October 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 rusted rebar no less insurance companies are the biggest f.ucking scammers of them all - the longer they take, the more desperate people get - the more desperate people get, the less $ they will take - they have it all figured out to a science - plus the longer they keep the money, the longer they make more money from your money. Rusted Rebar Revenge! ftw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg_r Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 rusted rebar no less insurance companies are the biggest f.ucking scammers of them all - the longer they take, the more desperate people get - the more desperate people get, the less $ they will take - they have it all figured out to a science - plus the longer they keep the money, the longer they make more money from your money. Rusted Rebar Revenge! ftw Amen. You nailed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f5mando Posted October 31, 2008 Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 hey what's with the cheating and not posting pics - just a list of car's now? without pics, it never happened - y0ou should know better - shame on u I don't know about the rest of you, but I (regrettably) do not have photos of most of my beloved ex-cars..nor of my ex-girlfriends, for that matter. This thread was, I believe "What ARE you driving"? Somewhere, someone listed his ex's, and I'm sorry you were offended. I could take some new pics of nice cars (and girls) and post them, but there's not much point in doing that, is there? If I close my eyes and try really hard, I can remember most of the girls' names (all right then, faces..or other..no, I'm going with faces) of ex's..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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