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Old 03-10-2004, 06:45 AM   #161 (permalink)
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I'm not gonna lie, my dad experiencing his midlife crisis led to me being able to drive some amazing cars. So far he's been through a 911 C4, Mercedes S55 AMG, E55 AMG and the SL55 AMG. The Porsche is gone (and boy do I miss her) but the Benz's do their part to help us forget. Regardless, I'm still adamant that my M3 is the most fun to drive of all of them.

Right now we're on the list for the new Mclaren SLR. What they told us was that if you put down the deposit and place an order, you're allowed to test drive any SLR in the world that is currently on the show circuit. So basically, if an SLR comes to town for your local auto show, they'll arrange for you to take her out for a spin. Amazing stuff, eh?


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haha.. why can't my dad have a midlife crisis?? lol

and yes that is very amazing!! i really like hte F-1 inspired look of the SLR. the cars a bit on the heavy side, but i'm not complaining. You're a very lucky guy!!

So why'd your dad get rid of the porsche if you dont' mind me asking?
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Old 03-10-2004, 09:31 AM   #162 (permalink)
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Honestly, I think my dad just got to the point where a raw sports car just wasn't what he was looking for anymore. He still says the 911 was the most fun car he's ever owned, but at the same time a car more compromising in terms of performance vs. luxury was what he was looking for. In that light, what's better than an SL55? The thing is just brutally fast (it would destroy the Porsche in straight line performance). Then you've got the heated/ventilated seats, the awesome sound system, the hard top convertible...and on and on. I think that's why the family has gone on the AMG tip.

However, while the SLR is indeed a rediculous machine, I'm pushing for him to jump into a Carerra GT. The SLR is brilliant, but really I can't help but think of it as an SL55 on steroids whereas the GT is a race car from concept to execution. Plus you could have a GT by the end of the summer as opposed to waiting until the end of 2006 for an SLR.

Either way, you couldn't pry the keys to my 5 year old M3 from my cold, dead fingers. Well, you might be able to relax 'em if you dangled a set of GT keys infront of me.


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Old 03-10-2004, 09:59 AM   #163 (permalink)
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I drive a 1998 VW Passat, V6, unfortunetly family has only two cars, this one and a 2004 Lexus RX330, so I am looking to get a Mini Cooper from myself.
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Old 03-12-2004, 02:34 PM   #164 (permalink)
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Hi, I am 23 yrs old and I have a 1995 Pontiac Firehawk, most people have never heard of it. But it's not stock I have some Edlebrock performer headers and the new Edlebrock power performer LT1 Aluminum Heads.....I Love It!!!
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Old 03-12-2004, 03:32 PM   #165 (permalink)
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Location: Belgium
here is my daily driver:



no, i'm not the wattman, just a passenger...
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Old 03-12-2004, 04:22 PM   #166 (permalink)
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Hi, I am 23 yrs old and I have a 1995 Pontiac Firehawk, most people have never heard of it. But it's not stock I have some Edlebrock performer headers and the new Edlebrock power performer LT1 Aluminum Heads.....I Love It!!!
Ya heard of them, they did Camaro's to...badass cars.
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Old 03-12-2004, 07:20 PM   #167 (permalink)
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Ya SLP did the SS also but in the thousands (per year), so they're more popular Firehawks numbers never exceeded 600 (per year)
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Old 03-12-2004, 10:47 PM   #168 (permalink)
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Location: Orlando, FL
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95 Eclipse GST (with 98 front end)
and 97 Ducati 748 Monoposto

Going fast is my passion.


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Old 03-13-2004, 03:43 AM   #169 (permalink)
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That bike is just dreamy.
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Old 03-13-2004, 08:54 AM   #170 (permalink)
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Ya SLP did the SS also but in the thousands (per year), so they're more popular Firehawks numbers never exceeded 600 (per year)
Oh well thats cool, but the camaro is still a nice and fast car!
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Old 03-13-2004, 09:15 AM   #171 (permalink)
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2001 Civic LX. No mods. Don't plan on any.

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Old 03-13-2004, 09:24 AM   #172 (permalink)
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Location: Orlando, FL
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18 Male Orlando.
2001 Civic LX. No mods. Don't plan on any.
Oh come on... where is your sense of adventure. We could drop in a B18C5, bolt on an intake and exhaust, then slap on a turbo kit and some fuel mods. You'll be keeping up with Mustang Saleens and Corvettes, and will only set you back $9000.
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Old 03-13-2004, 11:25 AM   #173 (permalink)
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Location: Sask, Canada
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Aaron, 32, Orlando
95 Eclipse GST (with 98 front end)
and 97 Ducati 748 Monoposto

Going fast is my passion.

OMG!!! I LOVE THAT BIKE!! lol -drools- sorry just love ducati's

eclipse is very nice as well.. just not very often do you see a ducati.. atleast i dont..
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Old 03-13-2004, 12:24 PM   #174 (permalink)
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Location: Orlando, FL
Since you like the Duc... here are some more.

1997 was the first year Ducati introduced the 748, and only 200 of them were shipped to the US. It was the only year with the silver graphics set low on the sides. On the road today (compensating for wrecks, race bike conversions, etc.) there are only about 140 total in the US that look like mine. Almost as limited as the Neiman Marcus silver edition. Pretty cool.



And a couple with my ex-girlfriend... I miss her
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Old 03-13-2004, 12:27 PM   #175 (permalink)
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Location: san fran
i drive a 98 isuzu rodeo and its pretty sick. Got a hella nice stereo system in it.. and its a sick car. im tryin to get a digital camera so i can take pics of it
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Old 03-13-2004, 12:48 PM   #176 (permalink)
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Ya SLP did the SS also but in the thousands (per year), so they're more popular Firehawks numbers never exceeded 600 (per year)
Yes, but keep in mind they made the LT1 Firehawks every year, from 93 to 97. The LT1 Camaro SS was only made in 96 and 97.

Personally, I didnt feel the need to pay the extra money for the car and insurance so I could have a special build number....
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Old 03-13-2004, 01:05 PM   #177 (permalink)
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Location: San Antonio TX
Money, insuranse and or build numbers were not issues when i bought my car.....I bought the car I liked.
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Old 03-13-2004, 02:20 PM   #178 (permalink)
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Accidentally double posted, see below.
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Old 03-13-2004, 02:21 PM   #179 (permalink)
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This was my 79 Firebird as it looked about 3 years ago.



This pic of the wagon was from shortly after I swapped in its 3rd motor, just after I bought the car 3 years ago. A whoooole lot has changed since then, including a 12pt cage, completely new drivetrain (about to change again), welds all the way around, completely gutted with the exception of a single racing seat and a fiberglass dash. Oh yea, and the primer is now multi-colored.



Anybody here looking to do some paint and body work free of charge if I pay for materials? I'll gladly put your logo on one of the lexan windows
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Old 03-14-2004, 09:32 AM   #180 (permalink)
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Location: San Antonio TX
WarWagon that Firebird is sweet..whats in it?
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Old 03-14-2004, 11:39 AM   #181 (permalink)
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Location: UK
SAAB 9-5 , quick, comfortable and 40mpg
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Old 03-14-2004, 02:46 PM   #182 (permalink)
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SmileyG3: Its a 400 Pontiac, .030, small dome, ported 6x heads, 230ish hydraulic cam, nothing really fancy, but a strong runner. With the 3.42 gears it'll light em up from a 35mph roll, and it just rips on the highway. When I get the cash, I'll be upgrading to small chamber Edelbrock heads, now that they're becoming easier to find on the used market.
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Old 05-10-2004, 04:55 AM   #183 (permalink)
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Finally had time to take some pics and get them hosted.....








1972 El Camino Custom, 402BB, TH400, other than the Cragars and new paint, it's all original w/52K miles.
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Old 05-10-2004, 05:05 AM   #184 (permalink)
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Location: Clarkson U.
Simple really, a 2004 Honda Civic LX. No mods as of yet, but I am still 12 grand in debt. This summer is going to see coilovers and performance shocks added, for a drop as close to 2 inches as I can get. 17" rims Id like to add this summer, but the money may not work out. ANd in a few years after its paid off, and Ive burned through the extended wartantee, I believe a K20 may make its way under the hood....

Anyone got an Acura RSX type S thats been T-boned? As long as the engine and engine compartment are good.
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Old 05-11-2004, 03:46 PM   #185 (permalink)
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Location: north, no south abit, over to the right, getting warmer...there!
1988 Volkswagen Jetta coupe.. 98 Jetta engine swap. Porche 944 turbo and intercooler. New interior(recaro seats, custom turbo gauges, infinity stereo) New exterior(Big bumpers, headlight conversions). And yeah, I love my car.
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Old 05-11-2004, 04:51 PM   #186 (permalink)
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I live in Seattle Washington and drive 1997 Jeep Cherokee.
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Old 05-12-2004, 02:49 AM   #187 (permalink)
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Location: Sarasota
1998 Mercedes SLK 230 Kompressor.
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Old 05-12-2004, 09:42 AM   #188 (permalink)
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1998 Mercedes SLK 230 Kompressor.

you got to much money

nice car!
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Old 05-12-2004, 12:54 PM   #189 (permalink)
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Location: Sarasota
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you got to much money
LOL - If I had more money I'd be driving a 6 year old NSX instead of a 6 year old SLK, or an SLK32 AMG. Now the guys driving brand new SL500's - they have too much money!

Quote:
nice car!
Thanks. I've had it about 2 months and am coming to appreciate it for what it is. It's not particularly fast or great handling compared to other roadsters (eg Boxter) but it's a ton of fun, looks great, and women seem to universally love it. Only a MB enthusiast can tell a '98 from an '04 so it looks like I spent $45k+ when in fact I spent well less than half that. The retractable hardtop *rocks* - better than a ragtop in so many ways.

The big unknown is cost of ownership. I know factory service will be more expensive but if nothing big breaks, if the car doesn't strand me somewhere, well that's what makes me trust a car and love it over periods of years. The jury is out on that one. Time will tell.
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Old 05-12-2004, 08:06 PM   #190 (permalink)
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Location: TucsoN , ARizonA
www.cardomain.com/id/cky76

me and my dad have two second generation Chevy Monte Carlo's, check em out
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Old 05-15-2004, 01:12 AM   #191 (permalink)
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Wow... it's clear there are a lot of beautifully maintained & cleanly modded cars here -- of all makes & years... very nice work...

I own a 97 Acura Integra LS. Second owner, with a tad over 100K.

Mods are as follows-
Chassis: TEIN SS Dampers/ 16" 5Zigen Fighters / Nitto NT555 tires
Audio: Panasonic Headunit / Infinity Component Speakers / BassLink 10" 200W sub.

Drivetrain is essentially stock...with the exception of a 2.5" 4340 stainless steel mandrel-bent exhaust fabricated by a local shop with Magnaflow resonator & universal muffler. It's a tad oversized for the short -term, but the forthcoming Greddy turbo kit will benefit from slightly oversized tubing... [It's just a matter of raising the funds now ]

It doesn't look like TFP supports image attachments...darn. I'll get around to posting a pic or two in the near future.

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Old 05-15-2004, 06:40 AM   #192 (permalink)
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Location: Boston
2002 Chevy Tahoe mods done:
`04 wheels w/285`s
running boards removed
wheel moldings added
tahoe emblems removed
tint 20% on sides and 5% limo on back window and sunroof
K+N filtercharger
ford torsion keys for leveling


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Old 05-15-2004, 09:40 AM   #193 (permalink)
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Whoa, DDDDave's got an El Camino! Excellent
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Old 05-15-2004, 11:56 AM   #194 (permalink)
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2002 Chevy Tahoe mods done:
`04 wheels w/285`s
running boards removed
wheel moldings added
tahoe emblems removed
tint 20% on sides and 5% limo on back window and sunroof
K+N filtercharger
ford torsion keys for leveling

Those trucks are great


EDIT:

Right now im looking at a 02' or 04' Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec-V

Damn nice car for a sedan
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Old 05-17-2004, 04:30 PM   #195 (permalink)
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Location: B.C.
heres a few pix of mine:

1988 Honda Accord Ex-i





Havent done anything major to it, cept the usual stuff. (rims, lowered, exhaust, intake, stereo, etc...)
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Old 05-17-2004, 06:15 PM   #196 (permalink)
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Location: Aliso Viejo, California
im 18, south orange county, california

i drive a 2000 mitstubishi galant.. no problems with it, despite the mitsubishi. lol

no mods yet... waiting for summer. then im probably gonna do something that's halfway between rice and pimp. heh.
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Old 05-18-2004, 03:01 PM   #197 (permalink)
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^^nothing wrong with a Mitsubishi
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Old 05-18-2004, 05:28 PM   #198 (permalink)
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Location: Simi Valley, CA
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I drive a 1997 Tacoma
Extended cab, tonneu(no idea how to spell that) cover, and not much else.
It's my little go-kart.
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Old 05-20-2004, 09:02 AM   #199 (permalink)
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Well if I get the promomtion(mostly likely will) at work I will be the owner of one of the below:



Year: 2003
Make: NISSAN
Model: SENTRA
Model Detail: SE-R SPEC V
Price: $19,995.00
Mileage: 24000 km
Warranty: Available
Features: Manual, 4 dr., 2.5, 4 cyl. , Gas, Silver exterior, Charcoal interior, Alloy Wheels, Sun Roof, Spoiler, Bucket Seats, Air Conditioning, AM-FM Stereo, Compact Disc, Power Windows, Power Locks, Power Mirrors, Cruise Control, Tilt Wheel, Driver Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag

Or this it close to home...accually right arond the corner


Year: 2003
Make: NISSAN
Model: SENTRA
Price: $16,495.00
Mileage: 21000 km
Features: Automatic, 4 dr., 2.0, 4 cyl. , Gas, Front Wheel Drive, pewter exterior, pewter interior, Alloy Wheels, Heated Mirrors, Air Conditioning, AM-FM Stereo, Compact Disc, Power Windows, Power Locks, Power Mirrors, Cruise Control, Tilt Wheel, Driver Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag, Anti-Theft, Keyless Entry

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Old 05-20-2004, 03:53 PM   #200 (permalink)
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Location: Houston, TX
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2000 Prelude 5spd in silver.

No real mods. Rims soon, intake, maybe a turbo?
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