What do you drive?

[Triple]

I looked through all the old threads and was surprised to learn no one had started this already.

Which cages are in your garage / carport / driveway? Daily drivers, toys, whatever.

Mine: 2006 Dodge Dakota ST - 4.7L V-8 w/ 6-speed manual

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-11/1101556/dakota.jpg

The wife's: 2009 Toyota Camry LE - 2.4L 4-cylinder w/ 5-speed automatic

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-11/1101556/camry.jpg

I have a 1995 Mazda Miata up on jack stands, too... soon to be for sale, after I install the new timing belt.

[Bluestreak]

2004 Dodge Ram 1500. 4.7L V8. Horrible gas mileage. 4X4 with 392 gears.

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff29/cgarber1/Random/04ram.jpg

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff29/cgarber1/Blizzard%202010/stuck1.jpg


Wife has a 2007 Honda Odyssey to haul our 3 kids around in. No pictures of it yet.

[derf]

I drive a 2004 Chevy colorado
In this pic you also see my old Lotus which I no longer own.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-ash1/v120/40/56/652142395/n652142395_315148_4888.jpg


And the wife drives a 2010 Honda Fit

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs145.ash2/40577_1491449059691_1637947434_1203528_4290436_n.j pg

[MILK]

Bleech boring 02 V6 Camry with a bazillion miles on it. Runs great though. If I ever sell my summer home (code for the house the ex and I had together) I'm getting another car !!

[dubbs]

My 3 cars right now.. Not sure what I want to do with all of them.. The truck is just used to carry shit, pull shit out of the ground, and get around in feet of snow..

The 2003 Honda S2000 is fun to drive however I've had it for 3 yrs and might be looking for something new soon.

And the Beater (92 Honda Civic LX) is at 191,000 miles and still kickin strong. I love that it averages me 40mpg city and highway combined with a respective 40/60 mix.

[CasterTroy]

The family truckster (seats 7) and tow rig

2004 exploder: V8 3.73 gearing, 3row seating, dual air


http://www.troybaker.com/ex/ex4.jpg

Daily Driver

528i

http://www.troybaker.com/bmw/528/52801.jpg


Saturday night special

Z4

http://www.troybaker.com/bmw/z4/z401.jpg

[dReWpY]

2002 WRX hybrid
2.5L EJZ257
TD06-20G
Too many parts to list, full suspension, sways, mounts etc...
Tuned by Forged Performance
Puts down ~mid 300, which is a wild ride on a light all wheel drive car

[azoomm]

2004 Ford F250:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b56/azoomm/ed129313.jpg

2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b56/azoomm/Nov_13_2010_8735.jpg

2011 BMW M-135i
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b56/azoomm/7b4c82d0.jpg

All of them have goodies... lots and lots of goodies...

[shmike]

Daily Driver

328i

http://www.troybaker.com/bmw/528/52801.jpg


You've finally succumbed to suburbia when you don't remember that your 3 series is really a 5 series.

Don't try to "tough it up" with your Explorer 3.73 talk.

Bring back the Bronco or the Hot Rod, Nancy.

[Dave]

Me:
1992 gmc safari van

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b369/Khajjathefang/1108091412_01.jpg

Vic
1998 jeep grand cherokee limited

Derelict:
1995 buick park ave ultra supercharged (for sale)

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b369/Khajjathefang/0311082342.jpg (has since been rattlecanned flat black)

1987 dodge daytona shelby z (t-top)

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b369/Khajjathefang/DSCN0072.jpg

Garage:
1973 datsun 240z (also for sale)

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b369/Khajjathefang/DSCN0995.jpg

1992 acura nsx.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b369/Khajjathefang/DSCN0351-1.jpg

All the fun ones have been fiddled with ;) cept the datsun which is very stock

[smileyman]

1983 Pontiac Firebird 'Bird of Pray' Pray it starts, pray it runs, pray it stops when you get there'
Bought it in 94 for 700 bucks and it drives daily, here it is today...

[Particle Man]

07 Kia Optima (winter rat) - almost 70,000 miles with no issues.
05 Subaru Legacy - over 50,000 with no issues.

[Riceaholic]

Me-1990 Chevy Suburban 2500. 3/4 ton straight axles straight bulletproof. About to turn 200k with no issues.

The wife-2006 Nissan Titan LE crew cab.

[Dave]

I feel the need to mention that there's a pedobear sticker on the back of my van :lol:

[Riceaholic]

forgot the pic...

[CasterTroy]

You've finally succumbed to suburbia when you don't remember that your 3 series is really a 5 series.

Don't try to "tough it up" with your Explorer 3.73 talk.

Bring back the Bronco or the Hot Rod, Nancy.


:lol:

busted! Friggin koolaid is GOOD bro! Have a sip :rockwoot:


I do miss that damn bronco

http://www.troybaker.com/bronco/6inch3.jpg

[TYEster]

2008 Nissan Titan - stock, waiting for install magnaflow dual chamber muffler and PRG leveling kit... Waiting on a bank robbery to afford some 20"s + 33MTs

Next truck will be the Pro4X or whatever 4x4 Titan is out by the time I get another.

[Mikey]

Me:
1995 Firebird Formula- 6-speed, t-tops, chameleon paint, lightly modded; ~90K
1992 F-150 extended cab- 4.9L straight six; ~173K and runs like a champ (parts hauler)

Wife:
2001? Kia Sportage 5-speed

[racedoll]

My daily driver is a 2009 Subaru Legacy GT
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j197/racedoll/Cars/Subarufamilyportraits005.jpg

Prior to the Legacy, my daily driver was 1995 Ford Probe SE. Now this is the spare family car.
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j197/racedoll/Cars/Probepics004.jpg

Erik has a 2008 Subaru Outback 2.5i
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j197/racedoll/Subaru%20Family/Subarufamilyportraits018.jpg

[dReWpY]

subi love...

[JoJoYZF]

2006 Acura RSX w/ a 5 speed

Not my car but identical to it...
http://images.americanlisted.com/nlarge/2006_acura_rsx_16363663.jpg

[pauldun170]

06 Mazda 6 wagon -Family car
02 Camry - station car

[Porkchop]

2002 Ford Taurus LX

A soccer mom, grocery getting, rust bucket. Already.... and it only rolled over 77k the other day. :panic:

Pic related, but not mine.....

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:l_mRJmEefUUbhM:http://images.dealercarsearch.com/Media/2368/PH1024_17.jpg&t=1

[Hydrant]

04 Chevy 1500 Crew Cab

Z71 offroad package, magnaflow exhaust, cold air intake. This winter will probably be, re-tuned ECM, new cam, headers, port and polish the heads.



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/Hydrant/108.jpg

[Dave]

edited my post to add pics

[101lifts2]

2010 VW Golf 5speed Base

1986 Isuzu Trooper II 2.3L 5speed

Looking to buy a Camaro next year tho.

[101lifts2]

edited my post to add pics

Wanna sell the NSX?

[Dave]

Wanna sell the NSX?

Not presently. The only car I really lust for over it would be an old 70's aussie falcon. Not too many of those imported :lol:

[Razor]

2009 Dodge Ram 2500 Cumins

[derf]

2009 Dodge Ram 2500 Cumins

I read this and the first thought in my head was "yeh thats about right for him"

[dubbs]

Not presently. The only car I really lust for over it would be an old 70's aussie falcon. Not too many of those imported :lol:

When did you get it and how much did you pay(if you don't mind)? Any more info on it, like what was done and miles n such?

Also, I've heard a few people who went from s2000 to NSX and went back to the s2000.. Have you driven an S.. Thoughts on both?

[Dave]

When did you get it and how much did you pay(if you don't mind)? Any more info on it, like what was done and miles n such?

Also, I've heard a few people who went from s2000 to NSX and went back to the s2000.. Have you driven an S.. Thoughts on both?

I think I bought it back in 06'. It was all stock and I paid 24k for it. I've since added (from front to back)
Cc carbon front lip
Sos short shift stalk w short shift adapter and mugen knob + nsx r boot
Carbing strut brace
Cc headers (taitec knockoff)
Punched cats
Cc gt light exhaust (taitec knockoff)
Rc 250cc injectors
Taitec rear diffuser (dumb people think my bumper is missing)
Buddy club 10k/12k coilovers

In this state its dyno'ed 270hp 210tq and run a best of 13.1 @ 108 @ atco

It gets attention, but not as much as you think. Lot of people think its a camaro (black roof) handling is excellent and she's very well balanced. Only real fault is the american spec five speeds have a crazy long second gear.

Former roomate had an ap2 and we used to swap cars once in a while. Handling is almost as good, little more confidant being an fr vs an mr. Doesn't sound as cool. Nowhere near as fast or as torquey. Engine always felt like it was being held back by something. Maybe flywheel weight, idk. Cool car but I wouldn't swap :)

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b369/Khajjathefang/2781819990053772090vAyyHW_fs.jpg

[racedoll]

subi love...

:)

2006 Acura RSX w/ a 5 speed

2010 VW Golf 5speed Base

1986 Isuzu Trooper II 2.3L 5speed

Guess I could add that all of mine are 5 speeds too, which surprises most people.

My daily driver is a 2009 Subaru Legacy GT

Prior to the Legacy, my daily driver was 1995 Ford Probe SE. Now this is the spare family car.

Erik has a 2008 Subaru Outback 2.5i

[Particle Man]

:)





Guess I could add that all of mine are 5 speeds too, which surprises most people.
Our Legacy is also a 5-speed - we had to get the dealership to look all over the northeast for one. What a PITA but we didn't want it in auto! It's really fun to drive

[TYEster]

2010 VW Golf 5speed Base

1986 Isuzu Trooper II 2.3L 5speed

Looking to buy a Camaro next year tho.

After all the crap you talk about GM being the best car company ever, these are what you drive? :lol:

[SteveP]

Just an old truck.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y271/HotRodedXXX/IMG_0934.jpg

[Dave]

Just an old truck.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y271/HotRodedXXX/IMG_0934.jpg

Pimp ass old truck

[101lifts2]

After all the crap you talk about GM being the best car company ever, these are what you drive? :lol:

Crazy isn't it.redflip

The Malibu lease expired and I needed a new cheap lease. Wanted the Cruze, but it was 6 months too late. Prolly get a Camaro next year if I can swing it. Maybe I can get the 3500 cash for clunkers pseudo deal for the Trooper. lol Thing is cool as shit though...tuff little SUV. When Japan made full frame tuff trucks with tough suspensions.

[Ninjakel]

I have a 1998 Ford F-150 extended cab ( you can take the girl out of the country)
its got like 160,000 miles on it. Runs like a champ still 4.6 V-8

Leon pimps his 02 Caddy Deville...

[SteveP]

Pimp ass old truck


She's a survivor. 140k on the stock 305 and trans. Runs better than my 99 Tahoe did.

[zlicius]

my pimptacular DD, school bus

ed here

http://i49.tinypic.com/akwp55.jpg

she drives an '03 maz protege5, she works further away and i drop off the kids in the morn.

[karl_1052]

02 Elantra GT daily(no pics)

06 Mustang GT
http://i51.tinypic.com/2vwuuj5.jpg

[z06boy]

The bikes...

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/z06boy/IMG_0055-1.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/z06boy/R6withmods.jpg


The Supercharged Z06...and had the Jeep Cherokee 4x4 in the back ground but traded it for a new Jeep Liberty 4x4.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/z06boy/11.jpg

The new Jepp Liberty 4x4...

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/z06boy/IMG_0421.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/z06boy/IMG_0424.jpg

The little Turbocharged Neon SRT4...

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/z06boy/136_3662.jpg

Oh and while I'm at it...if not on the bikes or in the cages I usually can be found in this when it's warm out...

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/z06boy/New%20Boat/139_3912-1.jpg

[Gas Man]

Am I the only one that hates Z06boy now?

My daily driver is 2010 HHRSS (left) and Uma's 2011 Fiesta SES (right)
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Vechicles/NewNew2010002a.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Vechicles/NewNew2010005a.jpg

Backside
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Vechicles/NewNew2010008a.jpg

We're enjoying the smaller cars with better MPG.

[wildchild]

i don't hate him, but i sure want to go visit him and cruise in the boat. LOL

here my DD is an '08 Wrangler
hers is an '07 HHR
hunting and hauling is handled by an '02 F150

i have a boat as well but nearly as pretty LOL it's a '79 Avenger 15 ft speed boat.

[JoJoYZF]

Am I the only one that hates Z06boy now?


Nope, I have since I first learned about all the toys he has.

[Adeptus_Minor]

Am I the only one that hates Z06boy now?


I don't hate him, but I damn sure want his job or one that pays like it. :lol:

[racedoll]

Our Legacy is also a 5-speed - we had to get the dealership to look all over the northeast for one. What a PITA but we didn't want it in auto! It's really fun to drive

Mine had to come from WV, the next closest was NC or SC, then NY. I wanted a certain color too but was a little willing to give on that as long as I had the manual.

Am I the only one that hates Z06boy now?

I'm there too! Now I really wished I would have met him but I see why he didn't have time for me - too many toys!! LOL.

[Gas Man]

Exactly. I say we all just make a rally at his house.

[Sean]

Cayman S
Avalanche Z71
91 325i project retro shitbox

[wildchild]

Exactly. I say we all just make a rally at his house.

i know i could talk the better half into that one, she's from NC. always good to go visit family right?

sooooo who's going to start a new thread about the upcoming rally at z06's house? think we should ask him first?

nah easier to get forgiven rather then permission

[Bluestreak]

nah easier to get forgiven rather then permission

Now we KNOW you're married!!! :lol::lol:

[acalliste]

My 4 wheeled baby - '07 Nissan Frontier LE

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m23/acalliste/nftpics/Nissan.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m23/acalliste/jgp/2007/DSCI0001.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m23/acalliste/nftpics/IMGP2295.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m23/acalliste/nftpics/IMGP2322.jpg

[Tmall]

06 Pontiac G6 with the 3.5 has than 50k miles on it.
03 Focus whatever with the zetec engine has about 130k miles.

[Sixxxxer]

2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 It gets 18MPG and drives like a Truck, Because well Its a Truck...But I love it.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs704.snc4/62486_451935147896_674207896_5343647_4658708_n.jpg

The Woman has a 2010 Hyundai Elantra...Its the Gas Sipper Compared to my Beast.

http://static.vehix.com/homenetmedia/10511.1/KMHDU46DX9U719765_1.jpg

[CasterTroy]

Oh and while I'm at it...if not on the bikes or in the cages I usually can be found in this when it's warm out...

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/z06boy/New%20Boat/139_3912-1.jpg

What do you pull this with?

Do you keep it docked at Norman?

Ski any? or is the back too fubar'd for that?

[Mikey]

i know i could talk the better half into that one, she's from NC. always good to go visit family right?

sooooo who's going to start a new thread about the upcoming rally at z06's house? think we should ask him first?

nah easier to get forgiven rather then permission

The man is clearly doing well financially and lives in NC. I'd be willing to bet he has a pretty serious arsenal. I'm not showing up at his place unannounced.

[HurricaneHeather]

2005 Scion xB the Toaster. 150k miles and still truckin. I love that stupid thing.
2002 Mazda B3000 piece of shit but it runs....most the time.

Next year we plan to add a Subaru Outback. It just sucks because to get a manual, you have to get the smaller engine. Oh well. I don't exactly require a lot of horsepower. :lol:

[Particle Man]

2005 Scion xB the Toaster. 150k miles and still truckin. I love that stupid thing.
2002 Mazda B3000 piece of shit but it runs....most the time.

Next year we plan to add a Subaru Outback. It just sucks because to get a manual, you have to get the smaller engine. Oh well. I don't exactly require a lot of horsepower. :lol:

Get the turbo if it's available. You won't miss the extra displacement, believe me.

[wildchild]

The man is clearly doing well financially and lives in NC. I'd be willing to bet he has a pretty serious arsenal. I'm not showing up at his place unannounced.

he's a biker, the sound of anything on two wheels gets him to let down his guard. Show up on bikes then we sneak in to "talk bikes" after that it's all fair game. LOL

[racedoll]

Get the turbo if it's available. You won't miss the extra displacemer, believe me.

They did away with the XT for 2010. So she'd have to find a 2009 or older.

[dReWpY]

They did away with the XT for 2010. So she'd have to find a 2009 or older.

its worth it, that engine loves to be force fed

[Particle Man]

They did away with the XT for 2010. So she'd have to find a 2009 or older.

Damn. Well the '09 is still very nice...

[pauldun170]

its worth it, that engine loves to be force fed

Hows the transmission feel about all this business?

[dReWpY]

Hows the transmission feel about all this business?

i have had to replace a clutch recently, but other then that as long as you are not a complete idiot and clutch drop, doughnuts or other shit to try and beat it up, its held up nicely, esp since the 2002, 2003 were known to be weaker i havent had a issue, the newer trannys were improved in 2004

[HurricaneHeather]

I actually really like the look of the 09. Will keep that in mind.

[Gas Man]

i know i could talk the better half into that one, she's from NC. always good to go visit family right?

sooooo who's going to start a new thread about the upcoming rally at z06's house? think we should ask him first?

nah easier to get forgiven rather then permission


Agreed... better to do and beg for forgiveness later.

[Cutty72]

01 F-250 diesel

Got 11 mpg pulling this to KS and back

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa150/Cutty72/Kansas%20trip/DSC03097.jpg

GF drives a 04 Grand Am GT

[Gas Man]

That's allot of truck

[Cutty72]

That's allot of truck

Yes it is, and I love it. Got reminded again today why I drive it. Went in to work and didn't feel a thing with the winds. Got in the g-ride ('10 Grand Caravan) and just about got blown off the road! Amazing how 8k worth of pickup will keep you glued to the road. :rockwoot:

If you ever have problems with your fiesta, just give me a shout. I'm sure the two of us could throw it in the box and get you wherever you need to go! :lol:

[101lifts2]

its worth it, that engine loves to be force fed

Subaru boxer lower ends aren't very good because the bearings are fairly small. Force feed it and it exacerbates the issue.

[Gas Man]

Yeah right Cutty, but you're a little out of the "need help" zone.

[Particle Man]

Yeah right Cutty, but you're a little out of the "need help" zone.

He'd do it just to drive the beast there :lol

[Cutty72]

Yeah right Cutty, but you're a little out of the "need help" zone.

He do it just to drive the beast there :lol

True story!

And besides Gas, you know you like to get lost from time to time. :lol

[Porkchop]

Cayman S
Avalanche Z71
91 325i project retro shitbox

What year Avalanche? I want one of the new ones BAD, in white. I just dont want to pay 40k+.

Cayman S is a hell of a car too. One of my customers has one, he let me sit in it and start it up once. No drivey drivey tho....

[z06boy]

What do you pull this with?

Do you keep it docked at Norman?

Ski any? or is the back too fubar'd for that?

Just saw this...been away from here for the last week. Some of these replies are :rofl:.

I think the pic makes it look bigger than it actually is. :lol:

I have not pulled it with anything...when I traded my last boat and trailer in I did not purchase a trailer for this particular boat since I rarely ever used the last one.

It is dry docked at a marina on Lake Norman. Believe it or not the Liberty I bought can tow it although I wouldn't want to tow it often with that vehicle. It has a 5,000 lb. towing capacity and this boat with a trailer would be less than 4,000 lbs. Yes you can ski behind it. I've pulled skiers but I'm not a big skier...I'm fine with one of those canvas covered tubes and such. :lol:

It's a tad over 25' with the added swim platform and would have been 23' without it.

Here it is at the marina being put away...

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/z06boy/BoatPics037.jpg

Here is where it sleeps...on the top row so I don't have to worry about other boats leaking crap on mine.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7dc26b3127ccec01a04e12c5800000010O08AcMWjly5cNA e3nww/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/


It's just a punk when running with the big boys...NASCAR guy's...banker's...doctor's...lawyer's...etc. that live around here...:lol:

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/z06boy/New%20Boat/ChristmasatPapaHuffs12-20-09013.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/z06boy/New%20Boat/ChristmasatPapaHuffs12-20-09005.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/z06boy/New%20Boat/ChristmasatPapaHuffs12-20-09018.jpg


As far as the other comments...don't hate :lol: We don't have kids...I'm older than most of you here and I usually find good deals on stuff luckily. He11 the cars are kind of old now anyways but they're in good shape and paid for so we keep them. :idk:

I've seen some of the stuff other members have posted in various threads and :dribble: often !! :rockwoot:

[dReWpY]

Subaru boxer lower ends aren't very good because the bearings are fairly small. Force feed it and it exacerbates the issue.

if im not mistake doesnt the EJZ257 engine have the larger bearings, and thats what the XT uses?

[CasterTroy]

Here it is at the marina being put away...

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/z06boy/BoatPics037.jpg



Is that the one that can be seen from 77?

[z06boy]

Is that the one that can be seen from 77?

No this is Westport Marina off of Hwy 16 between Charlotte and Denver.

[CasterTroy]

Wow...Norman is so much more populated than when we had OUR place down there as a kid.

We were WAY up north near the mouth. (long island) and there were very few houses ON the water up that way back then....had to travel down into the coves to see houses.

We had (have) a 21ft dixie in the bottom of pops basement that we use to take out and play on. But it hasn't seen the water in 3 years :skep: And that was down at their place on tuckertown.

[z06boy]

Wow...Norman is so much more populated than when we had OUR place down there as a kid.

We were WAY up north near the mouth. (long island) and there were very few houses ON the water up that way back then....had to travel down into the coves to see houses.

We had (have) a 21ft dixie in the bottom of pops basement that we use to take out and play on. But it hasn't seen the water in 3 years :skep: And that was down at their place on tuckertown.

You are right about that !! I bought this boat from Long Island Marina. You would think the land is gold now...expensive as all get out and yes getting way over populated.

The wife and I just closed on a couple of acres yesterday closer to the mountains on a small lake (Rhodhiss). It sits between Lake James and Lake Hickory and they aren't nearly as populated as Norman. Luckily Norman is large and I know it well enough to get away from people when I want to.

[Sean]

What year Avalanche? I want one of the new ones BAD, in white. I just dont want to pay 40k+.

03. It's having problems, I absolutely abuse it and it's all caught up with it. Looking at an 05+ Titan or 09+ Ram. Very versatile truck, does the work of a much larger truck without needing the giant parking spaces.

[Homeslice]

I think the pic makes it look bigger than it actually is. :lol:


And then you post another pic that makes it look even bigger :lol:

[z06boy]

And then you post another pic that makes it look even bigger :lol:

Sitting on a fork lift ? If anything that should show that it must NOT be that big...right ? :lol:

Judging by some of the comments in this thread...some may have thought it was bigger/more expensive than it actually is. :idk:

It's a decent boat/toy for the $$ and we really enjoy it but it's sure no Cigarette boat for sure. :lol:

[OneSickPsycho]

Me - 2008 Honda Ridgeline RTL
ONSSP - 2002 Buick LeSabre Limited

[101lifts2]

if im not mistake doesnt the EJZ257 engine have the larger bearings, and thats what the XT uses?

Good question..don't know. I'd have to ask my bud who is a Subaru nut...

[CasterTroy]

Me - 2008 Honda Ridgeline RTL


How do you like that? How's it on gas?

I really liked them when they came out and tried to encourage my FIL to get one....but he heard they were worse on gas than a full size chevy :tremble:

[z06boy]

The Ridgeline's fuel economy is not so great but neither is my Liberty's...about 17 mpg combined I believe.

The Ridgeline 4x4 is another vehicle I considered when I bought my Liberty. I checked out another forum members Ridgeline and overall liked it pretty much. It has some cool features I liked...plus the fact that it's a Honda.

[Apoc]

Currently im driving an '06 Impala. Looking to trade that for an older 4x4 truck, and since im finally going back to work in 2 weeks, im planning on selling the bike and buying a 4 wheeled coffin. '96-'99 vipers (Both the GTS and RT10) are going for around 25k (+-3k) (cdn), with very low mileage up here, and I want one, bad.

[z06boy]

4 wheeled coffin :lol:...I guess with that much power/torque and no traction control...that makes sense. The GTS and RT10's are some badazz rides. :rockwoot:

The only Viper I've driven was an SRT10 and had a blast. It stuck like glue too. The only thing I didn't like was the interior heat...hot as fvck inside the car BUT being up in Canada that won't be as big of an issue anyways.

I swung by a local car get together a few weekends ago and this thread reminded me of a few Vipers that were there...

Crap...just realized I screwed the first pic up bigtime...oh well... :wtfru:

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/z06boy/IMG_0415.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/z06boy/IMG_0375.jpg

[Apoc]

I had the pleasure to sit in one with a 2 inch down, 2 inch back seat modification. Im 6'4", and there was plenty of room. The conversion was only 500$. Started looking around, and saw that the prices were much, much lower then I expected, on cars with anywhere from 7-20k Kilometers on them.

Selling my harley would pay 70% of that, I can finance the rest. I'm in love.

[defector]

Work:2008 F150 Crew Cab
Personal:2007 Silverado Crew Cab

[z06boy]

I had the pleasure to sit in one with a 2 inch down, 2 inch back seat modification. Im 6'4", and there was plenty of room. The conversion was only 500$. Started looking around, and saw that the prices were much, much lower then I expected, on cars with anywhere from 7-20k Kilometers on them.

Selling my harley would pay 70% of that, I can finance the rest. I'm in love.

I'm only around 6' so that seat modification sounds like the ticket for you.

Sounds like a good plan to get an awesome ride. :cheers:

[Apoc]

I'm only around 6' so that seat modification sounds like the ticket for you.

Sounds like a good plan to get an awesome ride. :cheers:

Ya, well, tbh, I dont find my HD that much fun, wont get another 1000cc sportbike until im old enough to be scared of it, but really need a summer toy.

Then I met buddy with the viper, sat in it, went home to change my cumstained underwear, and started checking out autotrader.ca and a few other sites, lol.

[z06boy]

:rofl: :rofl:

[Apoc]

:rofl: :rofl:

I found one with an ROE supercharger, and ROE forged internals, upgraded breaks, suspension, airbox, clutch... 820HP, 785lb/ft torque. 40k USD, down in goergia. If only I had 40k and was allowed in the USA.

[z06boy]

I found one with an ROE supercharger, and ROE forged internals, upgraded breaks, suspension, airbox, clutch... 820HP, 785lb/ft torque. 40k USD, down in goergia. If only I had 40k and was allowed in the USA.

:rofl:

Humm...maybe I'll go check it out...just kidding but since some think I'm money bags ...I WISH !!!

That would be a fun toy for sure. A local company modifies them. They used to do mainly Mustangs...then Vipers...then Ford GT's and now are into the Lambo's. :dribble:

www.undergroundracing.com

Viper...
http://www.undergroundracing.com/vehicles/dodge-viper.html

[OneSickPsycho]

How do you like that? How's it on gas?

I really liked them when they came out and tried to encourage my FIL to get one....but he heard they were worse on gas than a full size chevy :tremble:

Gas is the only thing I don't like about it... The trunk is killer and it's a damn comfortable ride...

I average about 14mpg, but I can't keep my foot out of the thing... it helps that it's a bit under-powered. My old man gets around 17mpg on average around town... 20mpg on the highway.

[Apoc]

:rofl:

Humm...maybe I'll go check it out...just kidding but since some think I'm money bags ...I WISH !!!

That would be a fun toy for sure. A local company modifies them. They used to do mainly Mustangs...then Vipers...then Ford GT's and now are into the Lambo's. :dribble:

www.undergroundracing.com

Viper...
http://www.undergroundracing.com/vehicles/dodge-viper.html

Italian Supercars are amazingly beutiful, but you'd literally tear the shit out of it at legal speeds in Eastern Canada. The roads are too bumpy. Where a corvette or viper as 4 inches of clearance stock, an Enzo has less then half of that. Cold weather = cracked pave. Cracked pave = dead supercar.

[Apoc]

:rofl:

Humm...maybe I'll go check it out...just kidding but since some think I'm money bags ...I WISH !!!

That would be a fun toy for sure. A local company modifies them. They used to do mainly Mustangs...then Vipers...then Ford GT's and now are into the Lambo's. :dribble:

www.undergroundracing.com

Viper...
http://www.undergroundracing.com/vehicles/dodge-viper.html


Oh man, if only I had the cash. It is stunning. Its a 99 GTS, red, and sexy as hell. But my price range is between 25-30k (of which there are plenty out there), and its gonna be at least 6 months before everthing is straightened out and I can sell the HD. Though its worth quite a bit more then I owe right now, ill have a year left to pay in March.

[Apoc]

Send me $40K and I'll pick it up / deliver it for you.

Promise.



You missed two important parts.

1. I dont have 40K.

2. I wouldnt let you drive a bicycle.

[Apoc]

Fortunatetly for us, the Viper has four wheels.

I wouldnt give you a big wheel or a barbie car either.

[Tmall]

Currently im driving an '06 Impala. Looking to trade that for an older 4x4 truck, and since im finally going back to work in 2 weeks, im planning on selling the bike and buying a 4 wheeled coffin. '96-'99 vipers (Both the GTS and RT10) are going for around 25k (+-3k) (cdn), with very low mileage up here, and I want one, bad.

With the way you drive, I'd buy something with a forged steel body, not fibreglass.. :lol

[Apoc]

With the way you drive, I'd buy something with a forged steel body, not fibreglass.. :lol
Ya, well, your not having fun if your not smashing anything...

[101lifts2]

....http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/z06boy/IMG_0375.jpg


Love the 2door Volvo 240GL.

[Dave]

Love the 2door Volvo 240GL.

those can be monsters. seriously.

[Porkchop]

03. It's having problems, I absolutely abuse it and it's all caught up with it. Looking at an 05+ Titan or 09+ Ram. Very versatile truck, does the work of a much larger truck without needing the giant parking spaces.

Lol, well any vehicle will have problems if you abuse it.

I think I decided im going with a truck for my next vehicle. Its still up in the air whether I want the Avalanche, the Ram 1500, or the newer Tundra. My neighbor has an 05 or 06 Titan in the metalic maroon color. He absolutely loves it. I am waiting to see if they update here in the next year or so, its getting a little long in the tooth....

It's a decent boat/toy for the $$ and we really enjoy it but it's sure no Cigarette boat for sure. :lol:

Those cigarette boats are awesome, but so finicky. We have a lakehouse on Erie and a bunch of our neighbors have them. One of the more famous ones around the great lakes is JAWS. It is acually in the next channel over from us. If it means anything.... the lift that it sits on costs $240,000. Yea. :panic: There is another in the channel that is jet engine propelled. When it warms up it sounds like an F16 sitting on the tarmac, hazing jet fumes and all. There is nothing else like it when it takes off. I heard these two tangled on the water one time and they got up to about 140mph and then JAWS walked right away. I also heard the jet one goes to Detroit often, takes him just about a half hour. :panic:

I rode on one of the #1 Cigarette boats once. The guy was working out an engine kink and some new props. 95mph scared the ever living fuck out of me. This coming from a guy who did 85 the first time he was on a motorcycle. At one point we did a banked 180 degree turn so fast at such an angle i could have put my hand out and touched the water. We stopped out in the middle of the water and he opened the back end to check the oil consistency, 2 big ole monster V8s. All he said was "Eh..... still not right. These damn new props have me down 8-9mph. We'll get it fixed though...." :lol: Wayyyy too fast on water, im used to the pace in this.

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/7074/dsc049860.jpg
http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/5699/dsc04987gf.jpg

[Apoc]

A surgeon about a half hour from here has a $750k Cigar boat. I've never been on it (or within a hundred feet of it), but that thing is the meanest looking boat i've ever seen. He traded his sailboat on it (that was another huge, beautiful boat) 2 summers ago.

Nice days in june/july/august, him and his friends like to race around Herron Island (about a mile long), and the sound that comes from them is nothing short of earth shattering.

I dont know the guy, never talked to him, but I do know a student who works at his marina that said a 1300$ fillup lasts him less then 4 hours.

[Porkchop]

A surgeon about a half hour from here has a $750k Cigar boat. I've never been on it (or within a hundred feet of it), but that thing is the meanest looking boat i've ever seen. He traded his sailboat on it (that was another huge, beautiful boat) 2 summers ago.

Nice days in june/july/august, him and his friends like to race around Herron Island (about a mile long), and the sound that comes from them is nothing short of earth shattering.

I dont know the guy, never talked to him, but I do know a student who works at his marina that said a 1300$ fillup lasts him less then 4 hours.

Oh, no doubt. On the Sea Ray it takes about that much to fill up one of the two tanks. BUT, filling both tanks will last half a summer at the rate that the boat is used. The Sea Ray pictured has 2 Caterpiller turbo deisels. So they sip fuel a little better than a gas running Cig boat. I don't want to know how much fuel Mike's boat uses, i'd probably shit a brick. Because he runs his almost every week.

[Apoc]

Oh, no doubt. On the Sea Ray it takes about that much to fill up one of the two tanks. BUT, filling both tanks will last half a summer at the rate that the boat is used. The Sea Ray pictured has 2 Caterpiller turbo deisels. So they sip fuel a little better than a gas running Cig boat. I don't want to know how much fuel Mike's boat uses, i'd probably shit a brick. Because he runs his almost every week.

Im no thief, but if I was gonna steal a vehicle/toy for a night, I think that would be the one.

But.. Only because i'd have an Enzo wrecked within blocks.

[z06boy]

Nice vessals !! Wish I could afford something like that...man I love boats like that !! :rockout:

I can only imagine what's all around the Great Lakes...I mean there are some nice boats on Lake Norman here and although it's a decent size for a lake it's still just a pond or even a puddle compared to that. :lol:

Now when visiting Ft. Lauderdale/Miami...OMG !!!!!! *drool*

[z06boy]

Love the 2door Volvo 240GL.

Good catch !! :cheers:

Anybody notice the engine in the yellow Cobra (replica) ?

[CasterTroy]

Anybody notice the engine in the yellow Cobra (replica) ?

Old Skool 5.0?

[z06boy]

Old Skool 5.0?

Yep...if I remember correctly it was a Factory Five Racing replica.

http://www.factoryfive.com/

There were several more there that day that had bigger engines but I'm pretty sure all of them were one type replica or another and no originals.

Of course that's not surprising when you look at what originals are going for these days...GEEZ !!

[TommyHotWheel]

Old Skool 5.0?

Real old school 5.0 runs a 580 Holley carb...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v738/TommyHotWheel/P6063575.jpg?t=1291842972

My daily driver is a 2004 Jeep Liberty Limited and the wife has a 2001 Honda Accord.

[wildchild]

Nice vessals !! Wish I could afford something like that...man I love boats like that !! :rockout:

I can only imagine what's all around the Great Lakes...I mean there are some nice boats on Lake Norman here and although it's a decent size for a lake it's still just a pond or even a puddle compared to that. :lol:

Now when visiting Ft. Lauderdale/Miami...OMG !!!!!! *drool*


I visit my dad by 10,000 islands in florida. man some very nice boats going through there. lots of eye candy on the decks to.

[z06boy]

I visit my dad by 10,000 islands in florida. man some very nice boats going through there. lots of eye candy on the decks to.

I'm hearing the theme song from Miami Vice in my head right about now just thinking about stuff like that. :lol: :cheers:

[wildchild]

I'm hearing the theme song from Miami Vice in my head right about now just thinking about stuff like that. :lol: :cheers:

I hear you. I used to go down every year to visit him, now days seems I'm always swamped and haven't been in a few years. I have to find time soon.
I don't know what is more impressive the eye candy on the boats or the sound of the engines as they idle by. he lives just close enough to open water you can hear it when they leave the "channel" and open 'em up. OMG!!!!
I'm hoping to step up to something in the 21-23 foot range next year but I'd love to score just a ride on one of those cigarettes one day.

[quackPOT]

I drive a 2009 Scion xB

[quackPOT]

Yeah true, but my wheels are better :D

[CasterTroy]

I drive a 2009 Scion xB

Dude I like that A LOT! :rockwoot:

[Gas Man]

I like the Toasters... but I think I like the older square one more.

[quackPOT]

I like the Toasters... but I think I like the older square one more.

I had a 2006 Gen 1 for about 25k miles. It was great. But, some dude wasn't paying attention in traffic and rammed me, totalling my poor little toaster oven.

[z06boy]

I had a 2006 Gen 1 for about 25k miles. It was great. But, some dude wasn't paying attention in traffic and rammed me, totalling my poor little toaster oven.

Well I just saw the picture and immediately was going to post..."You're probably going to get cracked on about aerodynamics but..." :rofl: :rofl: Too late I guess.

I had a Jeep Cherokee Sport which is about like a brick in the wind and my Liberty isn't much better. :lol:

I've never driven one but just from seeing them around...cool looking little ride man. :cheers:

[wildchild]

my better half wanted the Gen I version but wound up with the HHR instead. I can't say shit about aerodynamics I have a Wrangler. LOL

[Gas Man]

I had a 2006 Gen 1 for about 25k miles. It was great. But, some dude wasn't paying attention in traffic and rammed me, totalling my poor little toaster oven.
Yeah that is sad, especially when you know you can't replace it with the same thing.

my better half wanted the Gen I version but wound up with the HHR instead. I can't say shit about aerodynamics I have a Wrangler. LOL
I love my HHRSS. But I'm worried how the 290hp/390tq is going to be in the snow.

[wildchild]

I love my HHRSS. But I'm worried how the 290hp/390tq is going to be in the snow.

should bring new meaning to the words EASY!!! when applying throttle. the non nascar version seems to do pretty well in the snow, although she does tend to steal my truck on the really bad days.

[quackPOT]

Here's a before/after of my Gen 1 xB, may it Rust in Peace...

I had slowed to about 5MPH, to yield to a LEO with his lights on, but the dude behind me in a Dodge Ram P/U was chatting to his passenger and didn't see the LEO or me. He hit me doing about 30ish MPH.

[caveman]

Here's a before/after of my Gen 1 xB, may it Rust in Peace...

I had slowed to about 5MPH, to yield to a LEO with his lights on, but the dude behind me in a Dodge Ram P/U was chatting to his passenger and didn't see the LEO or me. He hit me doing about 30ish MPH.

and that totalled it? Well, thats why I don't buy roller skates to drive on the road.:dvrofl:

[quackPOT]

and that totalled it? Well, thats why I don't buy roller skates to drive on the road.:dvrofl:

Yeah, I was a bit surprised when they totalled it. The guy pushed the trunk into the rear passenger bench area. Good thing I had no one back there, especially on the passenger side, they would have been hurt pretty bad I think.

[OneSickPsycho]

and that totalled it? Well, thats why I don't buy roller skates to drive on the road.:dvrofl:

Yeah, I was a bit surprised when they totalled it. The guy pushed the trunk into the rear passenger bench area. Good thing I had no one back there, especially on the passenger side, they would have been hurt pretty bad I think.

Unibody construction... safer, but are totalled way easier...

[Particle Man]

Unibody construction... safer, but are totalled way easier...

the fact that the back got pushed into the passenger seating area (where child carseats reside) doesn't really seem to support the "safer" theory...

[OneSickPsycho]

the fact that the back got pushed into the passenger seating area (where child carseats reside) doesn't really seem to support the "safer" theory...

4,500lbs at 30mph plus the height difference... but if you ran the fucker into a wall it'd be safer than a non-unibody!

[101lifts2]

and that totalled it? Well, thats why I don't buy roller skates to drive on the road.:dvrofl:

That thing actually does look like a roller skate. redflip

[Porkchop]

Nice vessals !! Wish I could afford something like that...man I love boats like that !! :rockout:

I can only imagine what's all around the Great Lakes...I mean there are some nice boats on Lake Norman here and although it's a decent size for a lake it's still just a pond or even a puddle compared to that. :lol:

Now when visiting Ft. Lauderdale/Miami...OMG !!!!!! *drool*

Are you talking about mine or the cigs I was talking about? (Well, not mine but...:lol:) Its older than you think it is, but i guess boats dont age like other vehicles do. I have been thinking about getting my own soon, but I hear they are giant money pits.

The great lakes are great. Whats amazing is they are all different. Temp, depth, fish.

[Gas Man]

should bring new meaning to the words EASY!!! when applying throttle. the non nascar version seems to do pretty well in the snow, although she does tend to steal my truck on the really bad days.

That is the truth. I have no noticed today that even the salt provides just enough "something" under the tires... Get it rolling, halfway thru the intersection, more throttle... spin em up!

390 lb-ft? What have you done to it?

Factory rating is 250 hp / 260 lb-ft with the 5-speed (222 lb-ft w/ the auto).

It's doing about 20# of boost with the Stage 1 upgrade. Even with the limited slip diff in the front end, it's an F'in handfull. Torque steer all over the place. You need to have a good grip on the steering wheel.

Unibody construction... safer, but are totalled way easier...

Exactly. Todays cars are basically self sacrificing.

Particle... that is what I'm talking about. Nice toaster. I always liked them. They look so sick if you bag em. Of coarse, what doesn't right?!?

[101lifts2]

That is the truth. I have no noticed today that even the salt provides just enough "something" under the tires... Get it rolling, halfway thru the intersection, more throttle... spin em up!



It's doing about 20# of boost with the Stage 1 upgrade. ....

Is that PSIA or PSIG boost?

[Hydrant]

Are you talking about mine or the cigs I was talking about? (Well, not mine but...:lol:) Its older than you think it is, but i guess boats dont age like other vehicles do. I have been thinking about getting my own soon, but I hear they are giant money pits.

The great lakes are great. Whats amazing is they are all different. Temp, depth, fish.




They are money pits. Between tune ups, outdrive work, trailer tires, life jackets, tubes, ski ropes, ski's, wakeboards, competition slalom ski's, and the great thing called gas. My boat holds 55 gallons. They are great, but if you get one, go find one thats about 5 years old that some family never uses anymore.

Here is what I currently have. A 22' open bow Sea Ray, with a 350 Chevy motor.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/Hydrant/103_0374.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/Hydrant/103_0389.jpg



But I'm saving my pennies for either this houseboat. ( I took these a couple years ago at the Lake Cumberland Poker Run)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/Hydrant/Lake%20Cumberland%20Poker%20Run%2007/DSC00181.jpg

Or one of these 3 Outerlimit's. Each one is over $1,000,000

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/Hydrant/Lake%20Cumberland%20Poker%20Run%20%2008/DSC00339.jpg

[z06boy]

Are you talking about mine or the cigs I was talking about? (Well, not mine but...:lol:) Its older than you think it is, but i guess boats dont age like other vehicles do. I have been thinking about getting my own soon, but I hear they are giant money pits.

The great lakes are great. Whats amazing is they are all different. Temp, depth, fish.

The cigs. Although the other boat you posted a pic of is an awesome boat too no doubt.:rockout:

[Gas Man]

Is that PSIA or PSIG boost?

Good question. Not sure. Will need to ask. I'm going off my boost gauge in the dash.

[Porkchop]

They are money pits. Between tune ups, outdrive work, trailer tires, life jackets, tubes, ski ropes, ski's, wakeboards, competition slalom ski's, and the great thing called gas. My boat holds 55 gallons. They are great, but if you get one, go find one thats about 5 years old that some family never uses anymore.

Here is what I currently have. A 22' open bow Sea Ray, with a 350 Chevy motor.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/Hydrant/103_0374.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/Hydrant/103_0389.jpg



But I'm saving my pennies for either this houseboat. ( I took these a couple years ago at the Lake Cumberland Poker Run)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/Hydrant/Lake%20Cumberland%20Poker%20Run%2007/DSC00181.jpg

Or one of these 3 Outerlimit's. Each one is over $1,000,000

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v127/Hydrant/Lake%20Cumberland%20Poker%20Run%20%2008/DSC00339.jpg

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

That houseboat wasn't expensive or cool enough with ONE helecopter... so they added 3.... Just wow. Those outer limiters are nuts. If I get a chance next spring I'll get some pics of the ones at the lake.

Nice boat though. :rockwoot: Thats kinda what im looking for. My neighbor has an awesome little boat. I forget what brand.

[Hydrant]

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

That houseboat wasn't expensive or cool enough with ONE helecopter... so they added 3.... Just wow. Those outer limiters are nuts. If I get a chance next spring I'll get some pics of the ones at the lake.

Nice boat though. :rockwoot: Thats kinda what im looking for. My neighbor has an awesome little boat. I forget what brand.

I've got a pic somewhere with 4 helicopters on that boat. My uncle has a boat in the same marina as that houseboat, and from what he tells me, is that the owner lives in Florida. He will fly his personal plane to either the Lexington or Somerset airport, then take the helicopter to the houseboat.

I've gone to the Lake Cumberland Poker Run every year (except this past summer) since 98 so I have quite a few pics of various power boats. I love it, love being around the noise and the speed of those. Fastest I've been on a boat was about 125-130 ish on a 38' Skater Catamaran.

[Adeptus_Minor]

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

That houseboat wasn't expensive or cool enough with ONE helecopter... so they added 3.... Just wow.

The owner and friends probably go up and have mock dogfights... or fly around the lake and snipe people with paintball guns. :lol:
What else would you do with three mini-copters like that?

[Porkchop]

The owner and friends probably go up and have mock dogfights... or fly around the lake and snipe people with paintball guns. :lol:
What else would you do with three mini-copters like that?

I can think of too many things to go wrong in that scenario...

"Oh shit, Steve's going down. Steve's going down!" *splash*:lol:

[Adeptus_Minor]

I can think of too many things to go wrong in that scenario...

"Oh shit, Steve's going down. Steve's going down!" *splash*:lol:

That'd only be funny if Steve was in...

.
.
Wait for it...
.
.

CHOPPER 4!!!

[TommyHotWheel]

I've got a pic somewhere with 4 helicopters on that boat. My uncle has a boat in the same marina as that houseboat, and from what he tells me, is that the owner lives in Florida. He will fly his personal plane to either the Lexington or Somerset airport, then take the helicopter to the houseboat.

I've gone to the Lake Cumberland Poker Run every year (except this past summer) since 98 so I have quite a few pics of various power boats. I love it, love being around the noise and the speed of those. Fastest I've been on a boat was about 125-130 ish on a 38' Skater Catamaran.

I would love to see some of those boats.

[Porkchop]

I had a Jeep Cherokee Sport which is about like a brick in the wind and my Liberty isn't much better. :lol:

I can't say shit about aerodynamics I have a Wrangler. LOL

We have family friends who owns 3 Jeeps. 2 four door Wrangler Unlimited Xs, and one Grand Cherokee SRT8. The Grand Cherokee is like an aerodynamic god compared to the Wranglers. And it rides hella better. Me and a buddy drove one of the Wranglers from the guys Florida house back to Ohio. Those things are so flighty on the highway. Is almost scary.

[HurricaneHeather]

Here's a before/after of my Gen 1 xB, may it Rust in Peace...

I had slowed to about 5MPH, to yield to a LEO with his lights on, but the dude behind me in a Dodge Ram P/U was chatting to his passenger and didn't see the LEO or me. He hit me doing about 30ish MPH.

Poor thing. :(

How do you like the Gen II compared to I? I got mine in 04 and now have 140K on it. We've done nothing but maintenance on it up until this last weekend. The water pump's got a leak, so we have to replace that. I love that stupid thing, but we need to upgrade. I prefer the look of the old one to the new, but at the price I'd consider getting a new one.

[wildchild]

We have family friends who owns 3 Jeeps. 2 four door Wrangler Unlimited Xs, and one Grand Cherokee SRT8. The Grand Cherokee is like an aerodynamic god compared to the Wranglers. And it rides hella better. Me and a buddy drove one of the Wranglers from the guys Florida house back to Ohio. Those things are so flighty on the highway. Is almost scary.

it's an acquired taste on the highway. LOL you get used to it although I wouldn't want to travel in it. 50 miles one way to work is enough.

[Porkchop]

it's an acquired taste on the highway. LOL you get used to it although I wouldn't want to travel in it. 50 miles one way to work is enough.

Haha, aquired taste like a fine wine? No thanks. We drove through the tennessee mountains during a torrental downpour with winds. I though the damn thing was going to catch air on us. :lol: Now you couldnt beat it while we were in florida. Roof back, 4 doors off, rolling to the beach.

[z06boy]

We have family friends who owns 3 Jeeps. 2 four door Wrangler Unlimited Xs, and one Grand Cherokee SRT8. The Grand Cherokee is like an aerodynamic god compared to the Wranglers. And it rides hella better. Me and a buddy drove one of the Wranglers from the guys Florida house back to Ohio. Those things are so flighty on the highway. Is almost scary.

:lol: Yea my Liberty is actually pretty decent on the highway. My older Cherokee wasn't bad either. I've never driven a Wrangler so I can't speak for that. The Grand Cherokee is definitely more aerodynamic.

Ther SRT8 is badazz BUT I'd probably take the Trailblazer SS over it because for one...you can put a trailer hitch on the SS but with the center exit exhaust on the SRT I don't see how you could haul anything....except azz. :rofl:

[quackPOT]

Poor thing. :(

How do you like the Gen II compared to I? I got mine in 04 and now have 140K on it. We've done nothing but maintenance on it up until this last weekend. The water pump's got a leak, so we have to replace that. I love that stupid thing, but we need to upgrade. I prefer the look of the old one to the new, but at the price I'd consider getting a new one.

I like the Gen II in that is feels more like a real car and less like a pizza box. Don't get me wrong the original xB is a great little car. The Gen II is all the nice things (except fuel economy) the original was, but faster, and it has a little more space inside. I'm glad I made the upgrade.

[Porkchop]

:lol: Yea my Liberty is actually pretty decent on the highway. My older Cherokee wasn't bad either. I've never driven a Wrangler so I can't speak for that. The Grand Cherokee is definitely more aerodynamic.

Ther SRT8 is badazz BUT I'd probably take the Trailblazer SS over it because for one...you can put a trailer hitch on the SS but with the center exit exhaust on the SRT I don't see how you could haul anything....except azz. :rofl:

Because that's all you should be hauling when you buy something like that. :lol: the thing is loaded. Almost more so than the 300c SRT8 that he owned.

[Cutty72]

:lol: Yea my Liberty is actually pretty decent on the highway. My older Cherokee wasn't bad either. I've never driven a Wrangler so I can't speak for that. The Grand Cherokee is definitely more aerodynamic.

Ther SRT8 is badazz BUT I'd probably take the Trailblazer SS over it because for one...you can put a trailer hitch on the SS but with the center exit exhaust on the SRT I don't see how you could haul anything....except azz. :rofl:

The $850 reciever hitch kit that Jeep offers for it relocates the exhaust to side exit, and gives you a 5,000 lb tow rating.

And yes, I did actually install one for a guy. Had to get his jet ski's to the lake somehow!

[t-homo]

Damn, you guys are lucky. Lake of the Ozarks you have to have a 30 foot boat just to survive. I've seen a few of those catamarans blazing through the main channel with a probably 150 foot rooster tail behind em.

[CasterTroy]

Seeing the talk about the hitch kit for the SR8 made me remember this comment by Randy

the Liberty I bought has a 5,000 lb. towing capacity

Then remember a liberty incident a few months ago.

When I went to FL to pick up the GSXR I rode down with a buddy of mine. He was driving and we were just rollin down 95 when we started to pass a Liberty pulling a pop-up camper. It was a pretty BIG pop-up for one that collapsed. I thought to myself it's the biggest one I'd seen. My next thought was "man that Liberty is squatted down pretty low, I wonder what kinda tow rating those things have"?

About that time, we're RIGHT next to this setup going about 80 when, AS I'M LOOKING AT the rear end of this liberty squatted, the back two bolts securing the Class III hitch snap from the frame of this Liberty and the whole tow bar setup hinges down to the ground in a blaze of glory and sparks :tremble:

Jason looks over and pegs the throttle to get outta there and I look back to see the guy safely pull it off the road with the pop-up following it with it's tongue planted on the ground.

Weirdest thing I'd ever witnessed THAT close.

[z06boy]

Seeing the talk about the hitch kit for the SR8 made me remember this comment by Randy

Then remember a liberty incident a few months ago.

When I went to FL to pick up the GSXR I rode down with a buddy of mine. He was driving and we were just rollin down 95 when we started to pass a Liberty pulling a pop-up camper. It was a pretty BIG pop-up for one that collapsed. I thought to myself it's the biggest one I'd seen. My next thought was "man that Liberty is squatted down pretty low, I wonder what kinda tow rating those things have"?

About that time, we're RIGHT next to this setup going about 80 when, AS I'M LOOKING AT the rear end of this liberty squatted, the back two bolts securing the Class III hitch snap from the frame of this Liberty and the whole tow bar setup hinges down to the ground in a blaze of glory and sparks :tremble:

Jason looks over and pegs the throttle to get outta there and I look back to see the guy safely pull it off the road with the pop-up following it with it's tongue planted on the ground.

Weirdest thing I'd ever witnessed THAT close.

Wow that had to be a trip to see and even more of a trip for the owner of that rig !! I know some of the Liberty's are rated at 3500 and some at 5000. I would never plan on pushing the limit on any vehicle to be honest. I wonder if it was installed on the vehicle from the factory or some DIY yo yo just bought one...grabbed his drill and didn't really install it properly ?

Mine is rated for 5,000 but of course that is MAX. I almost never pull a trailer except maybe an enclosed trailer now and then with our two bikes which isn't that much. I don't haul my boat around BUT if I wanted to 'every now and then for a short distance' I'm pretty sure I could without too much concern. I would not have bought a Liberty if I had plans to haul it very often or very far though. Since it has the tow package it also has a higher capacity cooling system...power steering cooler...and a anti trailer sway feature and a 'tow mode' setting for the transmission.

Damn, you guys are lucky. Lake of the Ozarks you have to have a 30 foot boat just to survive. I've seen a few of those catamarans blazing through the main channel with a probably 150 foot rooster tail behind em.

We have some friends that live in Columbus, Mo. that have a cabin on Lake of the Ozarks that have invited us out so we hope to make it this coming season...heard some good stuff about that place. :lol:

The $850 reciever hitch kit that Jeep offers for it relocates the exhaust to side exit, and gives you a 5,000 lb tow rating.

And yes, I did actually install one for a guy. Had to get his jet ski's to the lake somehow!

Good to know...I wasn't aware of this. Now I wouldn't immediately run for the SS when comparing them. :lol: I like the ability to tow a motorcycle trailer if I choose too. :cheers:

Because that's all you should be hauling when you buy something like that. :lol: the thing is loaded. Almost more so than the 300c SRT8 that he owned.

:lol: Well most of the time anyways...see above...I want the option to tow a motorcycle trailer. :yes:

Yea I've driven the 300 SRT8 as well as several other SRT's including the Viper at a driving school...fun stuff !!! :rockwoot:

[Gas Man]

Is that PSIA or PSIG boost?
For BOOST on my model the Tech2 shows PSIa. The gauge, PSIg. I reported gauge psi about 20psi. It use to do 23 or so. I need to have the dealer check the waste gate...

[dReWpY]

For BOOST on my model the Tech2 shows PSIa. The gauge, PSIg. I reported gauge psi about 20psi. It use to do 23 or so. I need to have the dealer check the waste gate...

welcome to owning a turbo...

[dReWpY]

Yeah that is sad, especially when you know you can't replace it with the same thing.


I love my HHRSS. But I'm worried how the 290hp/390tq is going to be in the snow.

have u dynoed it yet?

[Gas Man]

welcome to owning a turbo...

I like it. However it's not without questions.

Like, prior to inproperly installed #2 piston ring eating the motor, and GM putting in a whole new motor. The turbo was making about 23psig. Replaced the motor, rinsed out the turbo bearing, and bolted it back to the new motor. New motor only makes 20psig. I made them test it for a week. They found nothing and could only come up with, maybe the old motor, while eating oil faster than all hell, created more boost. Any insights?

have u dynoed it yet?

Nope... eventually... though I had 31XX miles on it when the motor went puht. Now I only have 55XX miles on the car. Not even 3k on the new motor.

My drag buds want me to go to the strip with it next year. I may... use the fancy launch control.

[squidward]

2009 Silverado LTZ extended cab 4wd with the 6.0L L76 and 6-spd auto. 20k trouble free miles. Averaging about 19mpg now. Only mod is window tint since this picture.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v495/wonder91178/Silverado/newwhip001.jpg

2009 VW GTI with DSG tranny. 40k trouble free miles. Averaging just over 30mpg now. Just like the Silverado, the only mod is window tint since this picture.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v495/wonder91178/VW/HPIM2811.jpg

[Particle Man]

Squid, what happened to the Avalanche?

[neebelung]

No pics handy, but:

Me - 2007 WRX Wagon
Him - 2004 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner

We definitely drank the Subie kool-aid... I can't tell you how much we love that car. :lol:

[Rider]

2005 Expedition Eddie Bauer and the 1997 Maxima. Looking to replace the Maxima with either an Audi A4 or A6 or a Subie of some kind. With the longer commute to work now I want something that is AWD with decent MPG.

[squidward]

Squid, what happened to the Avalanche?

http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthread.php?t=10037

[dReWpY]

Ebs?The sbuie koolaide is great when served properly..
You on NASIOc neebs

[101lifts2]

For BOOST on my model the Tech2 shows PSIa. The gauge, PSIg. I reported gauge psi about 20psi. It use to do 23 or so. I need to have the dealer check the waste gate...

I've read 22psi above ATM is the highest achieved...which is really alot of boost for a gaser.

[dReWpY]

im pushing 21-22 and im running the ragged edge of big turbo...

[dReWpY]

im pushing 21-22 and im running the ragged edge of big turbo...

correction, the turbo has more, my set up isnt ready for it yet

[Gas Man]

I've read 22psi above ATM is the highest achieved...which is really alot of boost for a gaser.
Can you explain this? What do you mean ATM?

[derf]

I managed to fit a ton worth of driveway stone in my half ton truck this week. I couldnt make it into the driveway because I would hit the hitch on the sidewalk, had to shovel some out to get in.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs694.snc4/63441_471356302395_652142395_6227661_8223970_n.jpg

[neebelung]

Ebs?The sbuie koolaide is great when served properly..
You on NASIOc neebs

Heh heh heh... You drank it, too? :lol:

Oh yeah - same screenname. I haven't been on there in ages (I neglected it just as much as my other forums this past year). I don't venture out of the southeast area much, though our local guys (known as JMS - Jax Mod Squad on there) are great. Good local Subie peeps.

[acalliste]

Neebs! :luvu:

[neebelung]

Neebs! :luvu:

HI!!!!!! :hug:

[LeeNetworX]

Me: '04 Xterra SE supercharged
Wife: '07 Altima SE 3.5 V6 6-speed manual

[Krypt Keeper]

Commuter car 07' Charger 3.5l V6 Couldn't see buying a Hemi to use as a daily driver, but enjoy the comfort of this size car. 94 miles daily for work.


trash hauler/hunting truck
99' Ranger 4.0l V6 with a bunch of toys added over the years. 3 inch lift added early on in its life and been on 33X12.50's for most of its life.

[Cutty72]

Can you explain this? What do you mean ATM?

Atmospheric maybe?

My 7.3 pushes about 24 at max right now, bone stock.

[DLIT]

2007 Ridgeline RTL. Hate the gas mileage, love everything else.

http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u58/DLITALIEN/8224_167077264472_700399472_2732-1.jpg

[Homeslice]

2009 VW GTI with DSG tranny. 40k trouble free miles. Averaging just over 30mpg now. Just like the Silverado, the only mod is window tint since this picture.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v495/wonder91178/VW/HPIM2811.jpg

Nice.......how does it compare to the 2010/2011?

[Particle Man]

Finally got the chance to wash the cars this past weekend.

Forgive the crappy steel winter rims.

http://prtclmn001.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots/smugshot1128004/1145538515_BFoJF-L.jpg

[Gas Man]

Atmospheric maybe?

My 7.3 pushes about 24 at max right now, bone stock.

Maybe...


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2007 Ridgeline RTL. Hate the gas mileage, love everything else.


I didn't know those tail gates swung out? Do they also hinge down?

[DLIT]

Maybe...


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I didn't know those tail gates swung out? Do they also hinge down?

Yup.

[dReWpY]

Atmospheric maybe?

My 7.3 pushes about 24 at max right now, bone stock.

ATM is a scientific measure of pressure equivalent to about 14.6959488 pounds per square inch. Its is a measurement of how much pressure the atmosphere exerts on an object at sea level (where the pressure would be 1 atm). It is basically allowing us to convert from different elevations to a baseline so all results and measurements can be normalized.

[Porkchop]

2009 VW GTI with DSG tranny. 40k trouble free miles. Averaging just over 30mpg now. Just like the Silverado, the only mod is window tint since this picture.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v495/wonder91178/VW/HPIM2811.jpg

Nice, how do you like it? I've been looking at last years jetta with a manual. The new 2011 jettas are cheapened, downgraded, ugly, and bigger. You said its been trouble free? The VWs have ben getting a bad rap for electrical problems lately. But I transported a family friends beetle convertible and loved it (yes que the gay jokes). I think it was the fit and finish that did it for me. Just everything crisp and clean, nice features.

[101lifts2]

Can you explain this? What do you mean ATM?

ATM = Atmosphere....or atmospheric pressure. If you use the scan tool, you need to subract out the BARO to get the actual boost that would be read on a needle gauge since the BARO changes based on altitude.

[101lifts2]

ATM is a scientific measure of pressure equivalent to about 14.6959488 pounds per square inch. Its is a measurement of how much pressure the atmosphere exerts on an object at sea level (where the pressure would be 1 atm). It is basically allowing us to convert from different elevations to a baseline so all results and measurements can be normalized.

Yes...above.

[squidward]

Nice.......how does it compare to the 2010/2011?

Mechanically, they are pretty identical from what I've been able to ascertain. Looks to be mostly aesthetic changes from 2009 to 2010+ models.

[squidward]

Nice, how do you like it? I've been looking at last years jetta with a manual. The new 2011 jettas are cheapened, downgraded, ugly, and bigger. You said its been trouble free? The VWs have ben getting a bad rap for electrical problems lately. But I transported a family friends beetle convertible and loved it (yes que the gay jokes). I think it was the fit and finish that did it for me. Just everything crisp and clean, nice features.

We like it enough that the two current cars in the running to replace it when the time comes are a new GTI or a new Audi A3. The hatchback configuration has been really practical for us and we just flat out enjoy driving this car. I finally have something to complain about with it though. The struts that hold the hatch open are starting to weaken and allows the wind to blow the hatch shut on me every now and then. Looks like I'll be replacing those. That said, we have used the hell out of that hatch in the little over 2 years that we've had it.

We just did a 2600 mile round trip drive to see my parents and averaged right around 30mpg with my lead foot through Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and West Virginia as well as a bunch of rural Southeast Ohio driving. Not a hiccup one and it made for a pleasant trip.

[Gas Man]

ATM is a scientific measure of pressure equivalent to about 14.6959488 pounds per square inch. Its is a measurement of how much pressure the atmosphere exerts on an object at sea level (where the pressure would be 1 atm). It is basically allowing us to convert from different elevations to a baseline so all results and measurements can be normalized.

ATM = Atmosphere....or atmospheric pressure. If you use the scan tool, you need to subract out the BARO to get the actual boost that would be read on a needle gauge since the BARO changes based on altitude.

Fuck all that... you guys just gave me a headache.

[DLIT]

Fuck that place. Nice whip.

[101lifts2]

Sean nice Porsche....what do those things run money wise? I always thought they looked like timeless cars in that they will look good for a long long time (and mostly because Porsche makes modest design changes).

[dubbs]

Just put a deposit down on this to replace my 1992 Honda Civic as a Daily Driver..

2012 VW GTI w/ Sunroof, Navi, & 6spd.

Should go unnoticed by the police right?

[Homeslice]

Very nice.... Can't go wrong there, although I think the wheels on those cars are a bit too large because they force you to spend big bucks on tires.

[dubbs]

Very nice.... Can't go wrong there, although I think the wheels on those cars are a bit too large because they force you to spend big bucks on tires.

Yeah.. The ones that are on it are 225/40/18 I guess it all depends on the type of rubber too. That plus needing super means it will cost a bit extra, but I bought it for the fun factor along with the practicality. At least they throw in 3 yrs maintenance for free. Not bad.

[Cutty72]

Shoulda got a diesel.

[Homeslice]

Shoulda got a diesel.

VW charges too big a premium for the TDI.

[Cutty72]

Never looked at new ones, what's the price diff?

[Dave]

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b369/Khajjathefang/IMG_20111002_111835.jpg

Got myself another Shelby z to fuck around with. $900

[dubbs]

Never looked at new ones, what's the price diff?

They start out around the same price as the GTI.

True you get 10-15 more MPG but diesel is just expensive as premium around here and you get none of the fun you get with the GTI. I contemplated MANY vehicles before getting the GTI and the golf diesel was one of em.

[Sean]

Latest project:

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x3/ignatius_reilly/a52a25f2.jpg

[Gas Man]

Do they even make a diesel GTI?

I looked at a GTI and went with the Volvo instead... personal preference.

[Homeslice]

Do they even make a diesel GTI?


No......and I don't think you'd want one, because of the torque curve that falls on its face after 3 or 4K. It just wouldn't suit a car like that, IMO.

Plus they'd probably ask $30K for it.

Sean is that your new race whip? Are those Comp T/A R1's?

[Gas Man]

I've drove a Jetta diesel and it was slower than dog shit!

[Homeslice]

I've drove a Jetta diesel and it was slower than dog shit!

Yeah, its got tons of torque, but if it can't rev then it's not getting a good quarter mile time

[Sean]

Sean is that your new race whip? Are those Comp T/A R1's?

Street. It was gonna be a Spec E30 but I liked driving it on the street so much I painted it. Those are Dunlop Direzza Star Specs. I don't think anyone has run Comp T/As since the 90s redflip

[dubbs]

Street. It was gonna be a Spec E30 but I liked driving it on the street so much I painted it. Those are Dunlop Direzza Star Specs. I don't think anyone has run Comp T/As since the 90s redflip

Noice tires.. Have the same ones on my S2000..

Very very sticky..

Do they even make a diesel GTI?

I looked at a GTI and went with the Volvo instead... personal preference.

Aren't the comparable Volvo's more money though?

[RACER X]

I don't think anyone has run Comp T/As since the 90s redflip

right,thats when i ran them...:lol

[pauldun170]

Latest project:

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x3/ignatius_reilly/a52a25f2.jpg

Thats sweet.

[Corey]

I drive a piece of shit. It's a literal lump of feces on wheels worth more than the car. But it's paid for, so I'll drive it until it fucking explodes in a burning paper bag.

[Homeslice]

Street. It was gonna be a Spec E30 but I liked driving it on the street so much I painted it. Those are Dunlop Direzza Star Specs. I don't think anyone has run Comp T/As since the 90s redflip

Don't know why I said R1's....more like KDW's, they kind of look like them

[Switch]

2005 GTO with sum stuff dun.
http://i.imgur.com/7z8AI.jpg

[Cutty72]

I still think those look like a 2 door bonniville. Performance isn't bad, but the styling... Pontiac went from the '02 T/A to that... :no:

[Switch]

I still think those look like a 2 door bonniville. Performance isn't bad, but the styling... Pontiac went from the '02 T/A to that... :no:


Yeah, performance isn't too terrible (400hp/400tq LS2).

I like the sleeper look. I think I'm going to get the wing removed. It looks tarded.

[Homeslice]

Something like BBS RK's would look good on that car

[Gas Man]

Noice tires.. Have the same ones on my S2000..

Very very sticky..



Aren't the comparable Volvo's more money though?
Nah they are close... all depends on how much stuff you add on to it.

[Sean]

New toy

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x3/ignatius_reilly/a9f6c29f.jpg

[Scot]

Fiat 500C

[RACER X]

Fiat 500C

pics? likes/dislikes?

[derf]

New toy

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x3/ignatius_reilly/a9f6c29f.jpg


Hotness

[azoomm]

New toy

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x3/ignatius_reilly/a9f6c29f.jpg

Nicely done!

[Porkchop]

My new ride. I forgot to introduce it a bit back.... I will do a 5000 mile write up in my old thread.

2011 Kia Soul +

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/BRbaseball52/IMG_0908.jpg

[Scot]

pics? likes/dislikes?

It's a 101hp and 2400lbs. It's about what you expect from a car with those stats.

Fit/Finish is better than what you'd expect. Or better than what I expected but what I paid for this car I could have bought a very sweet used car.

It's a lounge convertible with NAV, leather, and everything else they offered.


http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6227/6295768562_8d5ba96f68_b.jpg


It's sitting on Eibach prolines and sparco Assetto Gara in 17 inch. I plan on swaybars and better shocks when they become available. I'm not doing the exhaust/intake/ecm thing because I'd end up scoring about the same horsepower as a corolla.

Gas mileage could be better. It's the 6 speed auto. I average about 30 but using the eco-drive I've seen 35. I have a friend with the 5 speed manual and he sees 41mpg in mixed driving.

[Particle Man]

My new ride. I forgot to introduce it a bit back.... I will do a 5000 mile write up in my old thread.

2011 Kia Soul +

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/BRbaseball52/IMG_0908.jpg
Had one as a rental. Pretty neat cars! I'm eyeing a Sorento myself (got almost 90k on the Optima now and planned on keeping it to at least 200k but I've needed more space more times than not the past few months - plus, the 2006.5 Optima is NOT rated for towing at all even though the 07 is identical and IS rated for towing small trailers.

Towing comes in handy with the snowmobile.

[Gas Man]

I love those new fiats!!

[Scot]

I'd like to add that I ordered this car well before their marketing retardation. Back in may. The 500C wasn't even out yet.

[RACER X]

I'd like to add that I ordered this car well before their marketing retardation. Back in may. The 500C wasn't even out yet.

i like that green

thats a mid $25k ?

Z wants something sporty and convert. was thinking camaro SS conver but kinda trailerish and $30k+, Lexus IS (250/30) C , but even a used 250 is $30-35k, 350 = $35-40k USED, infinity G37c $35k+

i think that lil 500 looks like a barrel of monkeys and the kids would luv it too.

[Scot]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6510604517_f725766f46_o.jpg


that may be an understatement.

[RACER X]

dats what i'm talkin about.......and weeeee.......

great pic!

[Particle Man]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6510604517_f725766f46_o.jpg


that may be an understatement.

haha - that's awesome, dude.

[Dave]

New toy

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x3/ignatius_reilly/a9f6c29f.jpg

Id rather have that blue FB behind you. love me some rotarys

[Corey]

Bought myself an sweet old truck. Started out looking for a Chevy, but ended up with a nice Ford.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SCW-aXng9bs/T0won_trgfI/AAAAAAAAB50/iSPD8glM6U8/s640/truckasaurus.JPG

1978 Ford F150 with the 400ci V8 and a long bed.

My timing could have been better, what with gas heading towards $4 a gallon, but this was what I was looking for at a really nice price.

[azoomm]

Woa, nice truck.

[Corey]

Woa, nice truck.

Thank you :cheers:

[Cutty72]

Nice find. If it was 4x4, I'd say lift it and go w/a 351 Windsor.
Since it's not, drop it and keep the 400 or up to a 429 (if you can find one).
Build a solid C6 and you'll be golden.

[Gas Man]

Love the old truck!!!

[Sean]

The market is up, I was bored...came home with this one day. 2002 Saab Aero 5-spd wagon. 260hp, crazy torque, great brakes, handles...um did I mention it's got great torque! Got it STUPID cheap because it had a cracked tail light & fog light, the tailgate struts were done and the shocks were totally shot. $40 for a salvage tail light, $40 for a set of tailgate struts and a set of Koni FSDs and I have something that can carry many cases of wine back from the Santa Ynez Valley at crazy speeds. It was a blast passing 5-6 cars at a time in the mountain pass up from Santa Barbara. I got 24 mpg doing it too.

This thing is retarded. I look like an idiot driving it. Fuck you, I don't care. I think. Maybe.

[Homeslice]

So is that the turbo V6?

I was thinking about those cars a year ago, they look nice, but the magazines never compared well against BMWs/Audis etc.......But for the price you can get them for, it doesn't matter

[Sean]

The base engine is a small turbo 4 (185hp), the middle engine is a oddly, slightly boosted v6 (~200hp), and the fastest motor is a big turbo on the 4 again (250/260hp). That's what I got.

It doesn't handle as well as a 5-series. But it's more comfortable and costs about a third as much. I don't need a fast car, I have a race car to get my jollies in.

[pauldun170]

The market is up, I was bored...came home with this one day. 2002 Saab Aero 5-spd wagon. 260hp, crazy torque, great brakes, handles...um did I mention it's got great torque! Got it STUPID cheap because it had a cracked tail light & fog light, the tailgate struts were done and the shocks were totally shot. $40 for a salvage tail light, $40 for a set of tailgate struts and a set of Koni FSDs and I have something that can carry many cases of wine back from the Santa Ynez Valley at crazy speeds. It was a blast passing 5-6 cars at a time in the mountain pass up from Santa Barbara. I got 24 mpg doing it too.

This thing is retarded. I look like an idiot driving it. Fuck you, I don't care. I think. Maybe.

Thats a really nice wagon.
Too bad the company is gone for good.

Wonder if thats a Saab specific block or if its shared with other cars in the GM portfolio of that era.

[Captain Morgan]

Still driving the 97 Camry. It will have 250,000 miles on it within the week. It will likely have 500,000 miles on it before I get rid of it, if I get rid of it.

[Scot]

I sold my Fiat and bought another Fiat.

[RACER X]

abarth?

[CasterTroy]

abarth?

Panda

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/33/Fiat_Panda_II_Alessi_001.jpg

[RACER X]

needs a set of these

http://www.vdat.org/images/mnews/ronal_URS_silber_14Zoll_pers_450.JPG

[Scot]

Abarth ain't out yet. Not sold on those anyway. I like them...but if I wanted a fast car (and the abarth to me isn't a fast car) I'd buy a really fast car. Not a little eco car with 60 more HP.



I bought a sport model with a 5 speed. I like it.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7188/6941338455_c32e999e89_o.jpg

[CasterTroy]

I'm diggin those teddygram wheels Ed.....they'd fit the fiat well

[RACER X]

i think they fit scott better then the fiat, lol

i sold a set when i sold tires way back, went on a white rabbit convert. , yeah a chic and chic car.

they were made by Ronal, 4x100 which fit most ft wheel dr small cars back then and even nowadays even.

[Homeslice]

They look 50 lbs each, lol

[CasterTroy]

My last vehicle purchase....at it's favorite place:

http://www.troybaker.com/f350/f35039.jpg