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(Message started by: ElizabethFL on Jul 2nd, 2006, 2:26pm)
Title: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by ElizabethFL on Jul 2nd, 2006, 2:26pm
Post your mechanical pride and joy!  ;;D

Here is mine. 2002 Dodge Stratus R/T coupe. My baby, have done quite a bit on the suspension and some on the motor:

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/2875/side3resized8px.jpg

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/3074/frontresized4je.jpg

http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/6605/frontresized20ni.jpg
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by Racer1_NC on Jul 2nd, 2006, 3:41pm
Nice! I'm afraid practicality keeps me from purchasing both the Viper and Corvette I desire. Until such time as I can rationalize such a car, I make do with a mundane Dodge truck......
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/Racer1_NC/DSC00537.jpg

Bill
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by Jonny on Jul 2nd, 2006, 3:48pm
I drive a shit box, I pay one forth what you pay in insurance and have no payments, but I always get there.....LOL ;;D

(And back)  ;)
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by Mattrf on Jul 2nd, 2006, 3:59pm
Now this is a car, 1977 original Porsche 930 Turbo.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h209/mfranzen/Porsche05C.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h209/mfranzen/Porsche05D.jpg
I got this car about six years ago and completely restored it, the car was beautiful inside and out.
The sad news is at 190K miles on it the engine started to smoke and after having several mechanics look at it, it was decided that it needed to be rebuilt. Anyone want to take a guess on what it costs to rebuild an old turbo Porsche?
From 15k too 18k, they say it can cost as little as 10k but these old turbo’s have a bad habit of braking parts when you pull them apart so the estimate has a large swing.
As much as I loved that car and the fact that it was my dream car since the 7th grade, I had to let it go, I could just not justify spending that much money on it and I am far from financially flush enough to take that kind of hit on my car. The good news is I was able to sell the car for 19.5k even needing a rebuild, you guys in the UK may see it running around, the guy who baught it said he was sending it back home in England.
Dam I miss that car, it was my therapy, no matter how bad I felt, a quick spin and I would feel much better.
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by ElizabethFL on Jul 2nd, 2006, 4:51pm
Nice rides :)

Trust me, I know about spending money on a car, it becomes an addiction. I am already in the 2k range in modifications and little "extras". I think for now I am done with the big stuff, just going to keep her nice and maintained for the next year or so. I definitely have my eyes on a 04 GTO, preferrably the LS1 - better gas mileage, better on insurance and you can pick one up for around 20k with low miles.

Nice Porche! Maintaining/installing forced induction can definitely become expensive. A few fellow Eclipse owners have turboed their cars, and they get up into the $10k range when all is said and done. To me it is not worth it to spend that much $$ on a car that in the end will only do 14's in the 1/4 mile on a dragstrip.

I'd rather start with something forced induction out of the box and add extras, etc.

BTW - if anyone was confused about the Eclipse comment, my Stratus R/T is the exact same engine/transmission/interior, etc. as a 3rd generation Eclipse, only real difference is cosmetics and mine is on the Galant platform (15.5 inches longer).

My modifications are :

Eibach Pro Kit Springs
KYB GR-2 shocks/struts
Suspension Techniques rear sway bar
Deyeme Racing poly motor mounts
AEM Cold Air intake
ADR Sokudo 17" wheels wrapped in Federal SS595 245/25/17 tires
R1 Concepts drilled/slotted rotors

The rest is just exterior/interior stuff, to give some character.


Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by marlinsfan on Jul 2nd, 2006, 4:58pm
I'm not much of a photographer so I can't post a pic of my silver 2005 Nissan 350z. It has 6 speed manual transmission, 287 HP, and is fast as hell! I haven't done many mods at all, other than HID headlights and replaced the stereo (put in a head unit, 6 1/2 component speakers in the front, 6 1/2 sp in the back, 10 in sub in a custom box mounted under the strut bar in the trunk, and an amp behind the driver's seat). It's really fun to drive.

With the new baby in the house, I'm hoping I can keep it. It's a two seater, and does not have an on-off switch for the passenger side airbag, so I can't put the car seat there. So far I haven't had to, but if/when the time comes I may have to part with it  :'(
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by ElizabethFL on Jul 2nd, 2006, 5:17pm

on 07/02/06 at 16:58:09, marlinsfan wrote:
I'm not much of a photographer so I can't post a pic of my silver 2005 Nissan 350z. It has 6 speed manual transmission, 287 HP, and is fast as hell! I haven't done many mods at all, other than HID headlights and replaced the stereo (put in a head unit, 6 1/2 component speakers in the front, 6 1/2 sp in the back, 10 in sub in a custom box mounted under the strut bar in the trunk, and an amp behind the driver's seat). It's really fun to drive.

With the new baby in the house, I'm hoping I can keep it. It's a two seater, and does not have an on-off switch for the passenger side airbag, so I can't put the car seat there. So far I haven't had to, but if/when the time comes I may have to part with it  :'(


Very nice ride! I looked into one for my next car. Just like the GTO I am thinking about getting, you can get a 04-05 350z for around 20k with fairly low miles.....BUT.....my insurance would skyrocket if I got one.

The GTO, on the other hand, would make my premiums decrease! Go figure.......  [smiley=laugh.gif]
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by kayarr on Jul 2nd, 2006, 7:49pm
These are ours.  The '67 has a 460 that we put into it:)  Vroooommmmm
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6d923b3127cce8abd415decad00000010100Act2jJm4ZsmPA

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6d923b3127cce8abd415a6d9a00000010100Act2jJm4ZsmPA
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by Mastifflvr28 on Jul 2nd, 2006, 9:02pm
Had to get this:
http://www.maplefallswebdesign.com/misc/kia2sm.JPG
to replace this:
http://www.maplefallswebdesign.com/trooper/trooprec/trooprec5.JPG
http://www.maplefallswebdesign.com/trooper/trooprec/trooperrec.htm

I loved my '84 trooper.  I think it was the oldest running trooper on the road :)
Pulled the engine 3 times, here's the story:
http://www.maplefallswebdesign.com/trooper/trooper.htm
Mast
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by Weatherman on Jul 2nd, 2006, 10:41pm
Very sweet '67 Kayarr!!! Very sweet!

I have an '02 Civic 4 dr!! Is that any good?  
me>>> [smiley=looser.gif]

Doug
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by kayarr on Jul 2nd, 2006, 10:46pm
As far as I'm concerned anything that gets ya there is good!!!!

Cute little thing, huh?  It has been fun.  We even did the headliner:)  (several hours but not as much cussing as the internet instructions mentioned...lol.)

You a Ford guy at heart.   Cathi04 is all about Chevrolet.....and she should stop by the house so we can do a car comparison:)
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by alchemy on Jul 2nd, 2006, 11:43pm
I've got a 2002 monte carlo, bought it last year with 10k on it. for some reason people want to race me all the time. there's a couple of guys around here who get all butt hurt if i pass they're vetts. not racing they're just going slower than me until i pass then they have to catch up and blow by.  
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by Guiseppi on Jul 2nd, 2006, 11:51pm
I had a mid life crisis after both kids left for college and bought a mini van. My oldest daughter said, and I quote, "I hope you enjoy driving your invisible kids around town, loser.".................sigh, they can cut soooo deep!

Guiseppi
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by unsolved1 on Jul 3rd, 2006, 12:01am
Don't laugh !

http://www.musclecars.faketrix.com/content/joke-pics/original/funny-pig-custom-car-comedy-pic.jpg


What do you think ?

UNsolved  [smiley=laugh.gif]
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by Jonny on Jul 3rd, 2006, 5:28am
http://www.azcentral.com/business/pics/0701dodge.jpg
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by ElizabethFL on Jul 3rd, 2006, 5:36am

on 07/03/06 at 05:28:47, Jonny wrote:
http://www.azcentral.com/business/pics/0701dodge.jpg


[smiley=heart.gif]

Yum. Did you know that they are officially going to be producing that in 2008? Absolutely beautiful......but I am waiting to see what happens with this as well:

http://www.conceptcar.ee/chevrolet/camaroconcept/image01.jpg

Hopefully the words "It's a Go" will ring true for the new Camaro, too. :)
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by zwibbs/Scott on Jul 3rd, 2006, 7:17am
I have always loved the Bentley, but I'll never ever have the chance to own one. I'm like Jonny--I own a tuna can on wheels, but I always get to my destination with my seat belt on.
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by Melissa on Jul 3rd, 2006, 8:52am
I own a 97' Pontiac Bonneville SSEI.  It's enough power for me 8).  Hubby is still looking to purchase a 98' Trans-Am to replace the 84' he sold a month ago.  It'll be nice to own, as it has the T-Tops like our old one, and A/C (which I LOVE). ;;D  

His youngest brother bought the old one, so we still see it around. ;)
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by JeffB on Jul 3rd, 2006, 10:38am
Toyota Sienna

chicks dig the minivan! 8)
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by Richr8 on Jul 3rd, 2006, 11:17am
1998 Dodge RAM (work horse)
2002 Nissan Maxima

and my baby

BMW 540i Sport

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h215/richr8/DSC01712_2.jpg
This picture was taken at Phoenix International Raceway.  The only way to legally  unleash this beast.  ;;D
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by Racer1_NC on Jul 3rd, 2006, 11:58am
BMW before I-drive..........nice!
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by BobG on Jul 3rd, 2006, 12:34pm
I have a hot rod with no motor.

Six months ago I put some parts in the dishwasher for a good cleaning. They're still in there. Wife hasn't even noticed yet.
The only reason we have a kitchen is because it came with the house.
::)
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by john_d on Jul 3rd, 2006, 1:17pm
Sweet beamer  :)  All nice cars and trucks.

I was going to get an Acura TL but ended up getting a silver Honda Pilot.    I am getting way too practical these days.   But at my height, I really needed something roomy for once in my life.  I am glad I did though, I love it.

(stock photo but same as mine)
http://automobiles.honda.com/images/2006/pilot/customize/base_car/SI_ex_34FRONT.jpg
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by Richr8 on Jul 3rd, 2006, 1:31pm
Sweeet!

No need for an SUV these day. but they're awesome
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by Linda_Howell on Jul 3rd, 2006, 1:44pm

My car is the pink 67 Mercury.  The Mustang is my brothers.


http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g61/LindaHowell/CrescentCity2003092.jpg


Linda
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by zwibbs/Scott on Jul 3rd, 2006, 3:49pm

on 07/03/06 at 13:44:26, Linda_Howell wrote:

My car is the pink 67 Mercury.  The Mustang is my brothers.


http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g61/LindaHowell/CrescentCity2003092.jpg
                                                                                                                                                                                         We've got a 2003 White Stang....We have something in common !!!

Linda

Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by medic1852 on Jul 3rd, 2006, 3:55pm
http://www.mcbg.org/ems/ambulance.jpg

;;D
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by Mattrf on Jul 3rd, 2006, 5:05pm
Rich that is a nice BMW, I have a friend with an M5 that he let me have for a weekend, dam now that is the ultimate family car! I think it is like over 400 HP and I can tell you from experience that it will brake them loose all the way into third gear and it is supposed to handle as well as a C5 corvette, man would I like to have one of those!
This is what his looks like.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h209/mfranzen/M5.jpg
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by BobG on Jul 3rd, 2006, 6:44pm

on 07/03/06 at 13:44:26, Linda_Howell wrote:

My car is the pink 67 Mercury.  The Mustang is my brothers.
Linda

Hey Linda, Wanna rent me your brother's Mustang? Or you Merc? I need an old, pre-smog Ford to rip the motor out of to get a title for my hot rod. You can have it back when I'm done. Promise.
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by Richr8 on Jul 3rd, 2006, 7:31pm

on 07/03/06 at 17:05:10, Mattrf wrote:
Rich that is a nice BMW, I have a friend with an M5 that he let me have for a weekend, http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h209/mfranzen/M5.jpg

Yeah- A two ton luxury family sedan that'll do 0-60 in 4.9 sec and bury a 160mph speedo is way cool!  Oh, and although no Carerra, it's pretty sweet in the twisties as well.

The 2006 model is switchable (literally)between 400 and 500 horsepower just in case it's raining or something.


Ever try to get 5 people in a vette?
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by Mattrf on Jul 3rd, 2006, 8:29pm
OK so this is not a car but if the boat starts falling apart that motor will go in one.
This boat was given to my wife and I by her parents, it’s a 1968 Mandela V-Drive and get this it has a Chevy 427 out of a 1968 Corvette in it, and it is not stock, it is an 80 MPH boat and as old as it is, it still screams. It is a hell of a lot of fun, no one looks twice until you turn the key then everyone looks.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h209/mfranzen/IMG_1501.jpg
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by Linda_Howell on Jul 3rd, 2006, 10:02pm


Quote:
Hey Linda, Wanna rent me your brother's Mustang? Or you Merc? I need an old, pre-smog Ford to rip the motor out of to get a title for my hot rod. You can have it back when I'm done. Promise.  



::)I'll put it in the cargo hold of the plane and do a DROP right around Henerson on my way to Milwaukee.

Linda
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by Cathi04 on Jul 4th, 2006, 2:19am
Bob, Linda, we cannot race for pink slips if ya don't have an engine.sheesh.even I know that!
Maffumatt has kindly agreed to post pics of the "twins".........
plenty of pics below, thanks to Matt and Jonny!

ih, and, Kimberly, we need to go cruising one day, very soon!!

Cathi 8)

PS Bob, I can think of a title for your hot rod..........just let me go get my runnin shoes  first and I'll tell ya!!
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by Jonny on Jul 4th, 2006, 12:07pm
Heres Cathi's pictures.

http://shim1.shutterfly.com/procgserv/47b6d925b3127cce98548a76fffb00000018100EbMWLZy1ZMc

http://shim1.shutterfly.com/procgserv/47b6d925b3127cce98548a777eca00000017100EbMWLZy1ZMc

http://shim1.shutterfly.com/procgserv/47b6d925b3127cce98548a74fff900000017100EbMWLZy1ZMc

http://shim1.shutterfly.com/procgserv/47b6d925b3127cce98548a757ec800000017100EbMWLZy1ZMc
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by maffumatt on Jul 4th, 2006, 12:11pm
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid209/p2572fbde09642438942d3c5bc3b28fc3/ee32954d.jpg




http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid209/p03c06ab566bade9890b09d6d804ec949/ee329479.jpg


These are Cathi04's. Sorry I didn't post them last night Cathi.
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by Cathi04 on Jul 4th, 2006, 12:21pm
Thank you, Matt and Jonny, for helping me.....

Linda....The Knoll!  Remember the Knoll?????????????

Anywhooo...you can have ONE 5-seater Beemer...or 3 vettes......then you can take 6 people.........FAST!

Zoom-zoom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cathi
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by Richr8 on Jul 4th, 2006, 12:26pm

on 07/04/06 at 12:21:47, Cathi04 wrote:
Anywhooo...you can have ONE 5-seater Beemer...or 3 vettes


that would have been very practical getting the kids to school.
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by Racer1_NC on Jul 4th, 2006, 12:49pm

on 07/04/06 at 12:26:46, Richr8 wrote:
that would have been very practical getting the kids to school.


That is what school buses are for!  ;;D
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by gore2424 on Jul 4th, 2006, 2:03pm
My WOO  Terry
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b16/gore2424/oliviavideosmisc019.jpg
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by gore2424 on Jul 4th, 2006, 2:06pm
My sons "RIDE"   Dan has been riding BMX and enters contests every weekend or finds places to try something new
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b16/gore2424/58543f02.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b16/gore2424/bikeriding227.jpg
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by gore2424 on Jul 4th, 2006, 2:08pm
My brother -in law Rick traded his 1969 GTO "JUDGE"
for this 1967 GTO even up he got better of deal too Terry
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b16/gore2424/cc5fa56b.jpg
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by paul2006 on Jul 4th, 2006, 3:24pm
Hi all, there's some nice pics up above. Make my old volvo look very sad!

There's a great website out there you might all be interested in  ;) I think its American based and i just found it by accident - as often happens on the internet!

http://www.motortopia.com
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by kayarr on Jul 4th, 2006, 7:55pm
Cathi,
Nice car!!!!!  You make that thing look REALLY good:)  Cruising soon it is....... You should stop by sometime and have pie:)

Kimberly
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by cootie on Jul 5th, 2006, 1:01am
SWEET rides guys......(I esp loved the Dodge truck cuz I love trucks.....nice flame paint job on the GTO and that one boat Mattrf has sure looks scarey for any long hairs to ride in but it sure looks FUN) ......Brad's a Harley motorhead. (we both are) Got a '77 and a 69' Shovelhead (with sidecar) and he loves to fabricate. He loves cars but we both have trucks (safer commute these days). My folks show a '65 redone Rasberry color'd Mustang with white interier and a restored Isetta with a cool flip flop paint job. Dad put a picnic basket and parachute on back of the Isetta and used to dress like that Urkle kid for car shows. He got ALOT of attention with his display. Thrill rider Pam
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by BobG on Jul 5th, 2006, 12:24pm
Going to the MilwaukeeCon?
If'n you get bored the National Street Rod Association is holding their Milwaukee Nationals the same weekend.
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by zwibbs/Scott on Jul 5th, 2006, 1:54pm
After seeing Cathi and Linda's cars, I can only say you are hot chicks !!!  My cobalt is a chick-magnet here. I live near a nursing home.
Title: http://media.bonniRe: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by BobG on Jul 5th, 2006, 6:46pm
It ain't a Beemer but it is the world's fastest...........



lawn mower.



Record set at Bonneville Salt Flats, 80mph.



http://media.bonnint.net/slc/13/1343/134309.jpg
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by Barry_T_Coles on Jul 5th, 2006, 10:40pm
This was my second car; A 1954 FJ Holden ( GMH ) the first production line car manufactured in Australia, how I would love to still have it.

http://f3.yahoofs.com/blog/44a06bd1z28165575/3/__sr_/dbd2.jpg?mg41HrEBAMihbg0F

This model was called the special; you got bonnet ornament, a radio and the word Special written on the side of the bonnet.
Title: Re: Any car enthusiasts in here?
Post by BobG on Jul 6th, 2006, 12:09pm
Barry, those look like a cross between an American Packard and a Plymouth. With Desoto tailfin/taillights.

As for Aussie cars, I think the Utes are cool.


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