I've seen a few user names on here that refer to cars and such, so I've got the feeling that there are a few of my car guy brethren around here. It'd be cool to find out what kind of company I'm keeping and find some more bonds in this group.
I've got a 93 NA Toyota supra with a full suspension mods and a few go-fast parts. Also have a 90 NA Toyota supra with a twin turbo engine swap and a few other mods. Trying to sell the '90 to pick up a Civic Hatchback or a 240SX. I'd be happy to share more details if necessary :D

Yup,

SVT Chris for

SVT Cobra

http://svtchris.no-ip.com/pics/cars/WEB%20PICS%202-17-03/cans.JPG

I used to have an LT1 Z. So I guess Chris and I are sworn enemies. :D In all fairness, those new Cobras are pretty amazing. Gone are the days when a stock Z could take out a stock Cobra. Now, even the Vettes might have some trouble. :tucool:

The Cobras and the new Corvettes are amazing. That's a ton of horsies getting put out, and they're pretty cheap as compared to a Viper or something.

I actually have a soon-to-be-once-I-can-convince-my-fiance-that-a-turbo-is-a-better-investment-than-a-wedding miata. Nowhere near as fast as the above cars, but it is nothing less than a street legal go-kart, and nothing (to me) is more fun at the autocross or going up a mountain road.

Import guy here. Have built a CRX, Civic Hatch and a Miata. I currently have a Hybrid Jetta....Half GTi...half Jetta.....lot's of goodies. Good to see other car guys around!
J

Yeah, I've noticed the car-guy trend as well. AWD Envy and Evil Hx Coupe have yet to check in. I use this same name on Honda-Tech (the best Honda resource on the net), where I'm a fairly regular poster. I drive a turbo Integra LS with about 220ish whp @ 9 psi.

alright! I wasn't sure if any of you guys would actually check OT, but I'm glad you did.
Mahdimael: Miatas are cool, and turbo Miatas are cooler. You should check out the spec-miata racers. I work for NASA once a month and it's always a great race watching them out on the track. Miatas are hella fun for the AutoX as well
Glad to see there's a good mix of domestic and imports in here. Let's not start any fights about it though. We're all here for one reason or another, but it isn't to fight over who's car is better. Not much representation from the Euro-cars though, where you guys at?
I'm amazed at the new mustang coming. Can't wait to see how the SVT/Shelby version turns out.

Hi chaps,

Just a short note to stick up for Non Yank cars.


I've just got a Mazda RX8 (231ps).
Technology does really rule....

1.3 litre engine, but 231 bhp (178 bhp per litre) and no turbo/super charger, simply proper induction for a Wankel engine)

Red line 9200rpm.

Air-con, dashboard 6 cd changer, heated leather seats, trick rear-opening rear doors(suicide type), 6 speed gearbox (and thankfully no nasty auto, a PROPER transmission), and a swanky Bose sound system.

All that, and it's as easy to drive as you like.

Also, unlike many American cars I have driven, it can actually turn around corners, and can cope with the occasional bump in the road.

Andrew

The RX8 does look pretty awesome, and the redline is insane. I'm eager to drive one- maybe I'll do it next time I'm at the Mazda dealer

Hi chaps,

Just a short note to stick up for Non Yank cars.


I've just got a Mazda RX8 (231ps).
Technology does really rule....

1.3 litre engine, but 231 bhp (178 bhp per litre) and no turbo/super charger, simply proper induction for a Wankel engine)

Red line 9200rpm.

Air-con, dashboard 6 cd changer, heated leather seats, trick rear-opening rear doors(suicide type), 6 speed gearbox (and thankfully no nasty auto, a PROPER transmission), and a swanky Bose sound system.

All that, and it's as easy to drive as you like.

Also, unlike many American cars I have driven, it can actually turn around corners, and can cope with the occasional bump in the road.

Andrew

Two Miata:

1991, Greddy exhaust, hi flow cat, 16" SSR Comp's, RX-7 intake, bumped up timing. Saving some cash to upgrade suspension to some Bilstein & Adjustable coilovers

2002 - Titanium Silver SE, stock.

Maybe one day turbo, but probably not for a while.

Definitely a car enthusiast... looking forward to seeing the new Mustangs on the road, as well as the C6 corvette.

-CP

2000 Blue Subaru Impreza 2.5RS here, used to be my fave money pit, till i lost my job. i still maintain the texas subaru owners group so it's a parttime hobby for me now! =]

Not much representation from the Euro-cars though, where you guys at?

VW Gti/Jetta hybrid here
I got the Euros covered
J

Glad you like your RX-8, but I think the auto-enthusiast community at large is greatly disappointed in it. To name it RX-8, implies it being the next RX-7, which unfortunately it is not. I'm waiting/praying for Mazda to restart production of that REAL sports car.

Glad you like your RX-8, but I think the auto-enthusiast community at large is greatly disappointed in it. To name it RX-8, implies it being the next RX-7, which unfortunately it is not. I'm waiting/praying for Mazda to restart production of that REAL sports car.

It's honestly the best I've driven. Not the fastest, not the nimblest, not the swankiest. But it has something. Very easy to bimble about in, but can give you a magnificent grin when you press the loud pedal.

Andrew

I've got a 2000 Audi S4 Avant - 2.7l bi-turbo quattro, and before that I had a 2000 Subaru Impreza Turbo - I like the security of 4 wheel drive after a few nervous moments in my previous Nissan 200SX (200bhp & RWD)

The S4 is a monster.

I had a spin in a RS6 a little while ago (sadly didn't drive) and was simply astounded by the power.

Andrew.

Not much representation from the Euro-cars though, where you guys at?

I have a 01 BMW 330Ci. It doesn't have any modifications yet, but then again, does it really need any? :)

Glad to see more people from Honda-Tech.com here...

I drive a 96 Honda Civic 2dr..... Turbo is getting installed as soon as I get sometime off work and school....

PPPPPPPPPsssssssssshhhhhhh.... :claphigh:

i'm a former accord owner, was on ATi -> Honda-Acura, which spawned HT, and off-shoot OT.net/com.

some of my good friends still run mod @ honda tech and ot.

small world indeed! =]

Hey guys, noticed the thread thought I would post since I'm new..

I guess I'm a car guy.. I have a parts business for imports/SC's. I have a '93 Lexus SC300. Not much for parts right now. It's getting ready for a motorswap before spring. It's nice to see car guys on here. Makes me feel more comfortable about this I guess. :tu:

Hey guys, noticed the thread thought I would post since I'm new..

I guess I'm a car guy.. I have a parts business for imports/SC's. I have a '93 Lexus SC300. Not much for parts right now. It's getting ready for a motorswap before spring. It's nice to see car guys on here. Makes me feel more comfortable about this I guess. :tu:


o0o0o...2JzGTE? :D.


say yes...SAY YES! :tucool:

Well, I guess you can say I'm a car guy. I spent 6 years working for some NASCAR teams here in Charlotte. I worked with Richard Petty, Jeff Gordon and Ryan Newman, among others. I did everything from fabricate the cars to doing the data aquisition and engineering during the test sessions. We won some race, and I met some great people, and some of my idols as well. It was a great experience, even though it was like doing a tour of duty in the military. I got burned out with the hours and the demands so I left the sport a while back.

As far as my vehicles go, it's pretty boring stuff. The way I look at it, once you've ridden in a full blown Winston Cup car, why bother trying to fool yourself into thinking that any other vehicle will give you the same thrill? Compared to that, the "fast" cars that are available to the public are a joke, so I just went for reliability and basic transportation with a small Nissan pickup and a '03 Honda Civic. :tu:

Well, I guess you can say I'm a car guy. I spent 6 years working for some NASCAR teams here in Charlotte. I worked with Richard Petty, Jeff Gordon and Ryan Newman, among others. I did everything from fabricate the cars to doing the data aquisition and engineering during the test sessions. We won some race, and I met some great people, and some of my idols as well. It was a great experience, even though it was like doing a tour of duty in the military. I got burned out with the hours and the demands so I left the sport a while back.

As far as my vehicles go, it's pretty boring stuff. The way I look at it, once you've ridden in a full blown Winston Cup car, why bother trying to fool yourself into thinking that any other vehicle will give you the same thrill? Compared to that, the "fast" cars that are available to the public are a joke, so I just went for reliability and basic transportation with a small Nissan pickup and a '03 Honda Civic. :tu:
Ahhhh, but there be other ways of going fast than the giant oval ;). I'm a road course fan myself; winding down twisty roads at full throttle and passengers holding on tight is the greatest thrill to me. Plus I've found that it is probably the one with the most applications to daily driving (with the exception of AutoX being the most educational, though I kinda group autoX in as a teaching instrument for road racing) Drag is alright, I guess, though the true skill there is launching properly. ALL of them require thier own set of skills, but I've found my personal favorite to be the road course. However, I have done the oval there at Lowe's as part of our road course (basically a lap of the infield+ a lap of the oval) and I must say that the nascar banking is truly an experience :)
H-T is the place to be for any kind of info you would want on Honduh's (I'm also a member and peruse on occaision)
Sadistic: Are you doing to the GTE swap or something else? I'm saving up to do the same once I get another beater to replace my 1JZ mkIII (it's for sale now), so I'd be interested in knowing how it goes for you.

Well, Winston Cup is not only ovals. We do the sporty car courses also. My favorite races were going to Watkins Glen and Sonoma. Most road courses are usually situated in beautiful countryside.

Actually my favorite type of racing is go-karting. I did that for a few year. Going around a banked oval at 170 mph with 750 HP pulling you is one thing, but when you drop yourself into a go kart running 65 just inches off the ground with no seat belts or roll cages, now that is a thrill. At least it was thrilling until just after I got thrown into the wall. I decided to give it up after a few years , after breaking the same rib three times. I finally got it through my thick head that my body was trying to tell me something.....

im a car person:) bunch and of friends and i drove down to NOPI!!!! past two years. it was awesome.....i love my car a mazda 323 gtx 89. friends are richer. one of them just got an STI!!!!!!!

o0o0o...2JzGTE? :D.


say yes...SAY YES! :tucool:

Most definitely. In the process now of finding the donor car. Since I'm going to be switching over brakes, rear-end, transmission, motor, and other misc parts, it just seems more reasonable to buy a trashed Supra and strip it down.

Dave: I thought quite a bit about going with a 1J vs 2J. And what it came down to was basically, I'm not the JDM type of guy. I'd rather build what I'll enjoy rather than trying to score points at a show. I've had a few Z32TT's and already done the 4cyl thing. It was time to hop on the other side of the fence and be a Toyota guy for awhile. And all in all I'm very impressed. In the works now is a MKII with a 1UZ engine. And my other partner has a pretty hot MKIII. So it was fitting that I buy a Toyota this time. How much are you asking for your 1J MKIII? After talking to Reg on the phone a few times inquiring about the 1J-MKIII, I was almost sold. But, I decided on the SC-2J setup at the last minute. So any info on yours would be appreciated.

As to the other conversation about track. I've always been a drag racing guy. I had a '92 DSM AWD that I built for drag years ago. The JZZ will most likely end up being some sort of drift car. I don't want to strip it down for drag. And I'm not too big into auto-x. So I figured I can get my dose of speed with drifting, and I don't have to destroy the "Lexus" aspects of the car to do it. But then again.. Who knows what it will end up being in the end.

Boo hoo.

Just sold my Toyota MR2. Saving to buy a house which is not so cheap here in London but I'll be back, oh yes. I'll be back.

I bought a new Toyota MR2 Spyder in December. It is sweet! ;)

I'm all into cars/performance. I've got an 02 Subaru WRX with just about every bolt on you can get except for a new turbo and fuel system. It pumps out approx 310-315 hp. It's also got some body mods, like shaved antenna, trunk, and corner lights. It's sooo fun to drive!

Here's a pic:


http://mywebpages.comcast.net/djerickd/pics/Move_011.jpg

Awesome car. I used to hate the hood scoop, but now I kind of like it.


I'm all into cars/performance. I've got an 02 Subaru WRX with just about every bolt on you can get except for a new turbo and fuel system. It pumps out approx 310-315 hp. It's also got some body mods, like shaved antenna, trunk, and corner lights. It's sooo fun to drive!

wingless with subzeros, nice. i like the front lip aswell, smooth, sti scoop?

Yup STi scoop and STi V.2 front lip.

thanks for the comments! I've put a lot of work (I do all my own work, except for bodywork and paint and the alignment, oh and mounting the rims onto the tires) into it.

Yup STi scoop and STi V.2 front lip.

thanks for the comments! I've put a lot of work (I do all my own work, except for bodywork and paint and the alignment, oh and mounting the rims onto the tires) into it.

right awn. :tucool:

do you take her out for autox'ing or infield road courses?

I gave up modding my RS, i'm going to finish school, eventually, and invest in a Legacy Turbo.

well i want to auto-x it as it SCCA used to do it near my house BUT they moved the track an hour away. :(

Used to be.........

97 Mitsu VR4 currently for sale
http://cinci97vr4.netfirms.com/AdvanPics/newwheel2.jpg

95 BMW M3
Car nut myself but bimmers are big huuuuge money pits so I'm staying out of the modding part of it and sticking to repairs only for now. :)

heh, figure I ought to revive this thread in case any new car guys are comin in. Nice to see we have a nice spread of different types of car enthusiasts in here.
Sadistic: I'm trying to get $7500 for the mkIII as it is. It runs fine and was wicked fast, but it's developed a stutter (I believe it just needs a new FPR) and I am really intent on not spending any more money on it (I've already got about 14k into it). I'm not really into the JDM thing either. I wish I had done my suspension work on the car before I started the swap, and I would have dumped the whole project. I know it is hard to believe with the project I did, but I chose the 1J cuz it would be pretty much drop in for converting an old NA mkIII into a powerhouse car and I wasn't really interested in fabbing a whole lot of shit for the swap. Furthermore, it is only slightly less powerful than the 2J, and has a ton of potential, so I was easily convinced. The car just handles like a boat to me (I've been spoiled rotten by my IV) so I just can't bring myself to drive around a car that doesn't really feel nimble any more.
Needless to say, the next step for my IV is an engine swap; since I've already got incredible braking and handling, just need to make it go fast enough to actually put them to use. So far the only thing in my HPDE groups that have been able to keep up with me was a well-driven Boxster S and an 04 M3. Not bad considering I passed an SL500, an STi with bolt ons and a $3k suspension, several corvettes and ITRs, and a GT mustang pushing 10 psi (the faster of these cars would catch up to me at the end of the straight, but had to brake earlier I would just leave them completely on the corner carving).

WIMPS!!!! ALL OF YOU! :D

Car guys driving this foreign s__t! What's wrong with you?

I have a 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 325hp, numbers matching and cherry. It's probably closer to 375 hp after some minor engine modifications (headers, cam, carb, intake, ignition). With a 3:73 rear end it won't do much over 100 mph, but it will get there very quickly. It gets 6 mpg if you're very gentle with it.

My daily driver is a Honda Element. 160 hp but I love the ugly thing.

Car guys driving this foreign s__t! What's wrong with you?


Sorry dude, but you couldn't buy an american car if you wanted too. I used to work as a production engineer at a GM plant and I hate to break it to you, but there are so many foreign parts in a GM vehicle, you can't even imagine. You might as well buy a Honda, because its probably got more american made stuff in it than the GM cars do, and most of them are assembled in the states!

Sorry dude, but you couldn't buy an american car if you wanted too. I used to work as a production engineer at a GM plant and I hate to break it to you, but there are so many foreign parts in a GM vehicle, you can't even imagine. You might as well buy a Honda, because its probably got more american made stuff in it than the GM cars do, and most of them are assembled in the states!


I know, I was just throwing in some american-made prejudice from the Chevelle forum that I frequent. No offense intended.

Cars are all so mixed up now who knows where the money goes. I do drive a Honda, my first and I love it. I've also owned a Mazda RX-7 and a B-2000 pickup (after the RX-7 got squished). Both were excellent vehicles.

But nothing replaces the grunt of the big block.

Sorry dude, but you couldn't buy an american car if you wanted too. I used to work as a production engineer at a GM plant and I hate to break it to you, but there are so many foreign parts in a GM vehicle, you can't even imagine. You might as well buy a Honda, because its probably got more american made stuff in it than the GM cars do, and most of them are assembled in the states!
You have a point, but you make it sound as if the majority of the parts are imported. Some of GMs largest suppliers are in Mexico and Canada. Yes those are other countries, but I can't consider it imported if it is still made in North America. Some GM cars are also assembled in Mexico or Canada, but I believe Ford has more factories outside of the US.

Of course, I can't buy into any type of "import bashing". Most of the cars that people complain about (the Honda Civic, for example) are actually assembled in the US - this means that those "import" car companies are employing American workers - because of that, I would have no problems giving them my money, because I know so much of it is being spent to employ Americans. The import vs domestic line is much more blurred then most people know.

Oh and yes, I am also a "car guy", in case nobody noticed from my name and/or signature. I run (well, at least the technical aspect) the GM Enthusiast Network, which at this time consists of www.j-body.org (Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire) and Ecotec Power (Saturn Ion and soon to be Chevrolet Cobalt, as well as a few other cars). We are also adding z-body.org (Saturn S-series) and gmiron.net (old school GM muscle) in the coming weeks. I myself own a Cavaler that has seen many thousand$ in modifications, and a Sunfire, which won't see as much, but will see a fully built turbo engine, in the 300hp range. The Cavalier will be sold soon in favor of something a little bigger (but not an SUV, I have a personal hatred of gas guzzlers, may they all see early deaths for causing our gas prices to skyrocket). The Sunfire will remain because I always need a car to tweak.

I became interested in cars when I was twelve but for logical reasons, I didnt care about speed. Most of the time I dont have time to run down to the tack and I like to obey the law: NO TICKETS NEVER BEEN PULLED OVER :tu:

Anyways I am way more interested in gas efficiency and aesthetics. And for 9grande this is what I came out with:

Am I the only truck freak here?!?! Got a 2001 Z71 Extended Cab Silverado. Flowmasters, some billet stuff on the front end, escalade handles and some misc painting. Planning on throwing on a body lift and maybe a turbo when I get out of school and can afford it.

Also have a 1970 Chevy C-10, 65,000 miles on her, also waiting to get out of school to rebuild/hot rod that thing. Trying to work out the scematics of putting twin turbos on the 350, a la Troy Trepanier, but we'll see about that!

Follow the shool webpage link to "Random Pics"

I like my cars. Pride and joy is currently an Improved Production Datsun 1600/P510.

http://www.group3j.com/pictures/Racecar_FP2.jpg

Most of the car is no longer standard - hopefully be a mid-field runner when we get back on the track. :) It's running an NA SR20, close ratio box, low ratio LSD, modifed suspension...blah,blah,blah,blah,blah. :) I won't babble on, if anyone's interested the website is www.group3j.com

Hey new member here. Pic of my bimmer.

http://ramstein.com/transit/roja2/DSCN8084.JPG

dean thats looking effin' nice, bro.

As for me i'm trying to purchase a 1st gen RX7...man I love those rotaries..:-D

That BMW is hawt!

I've heard that the 1st gen rx-7's can have engine troubles, especially if they have lots of miles on them

As for trucks, I like em, except when they're lowered. For some reason, it seems to defeat the purpose of a truck.

Sweet Datsun, and that BMW is nice, too. Aren't you afraid of your tires with wheels that big? (how much do those things weigh, anyways)

checkin-in, Owner of allmotor.net

Dodge Viper RT/10

Aren't you afraid of your tires with wheels that big? (how much do those things weigh, anyways)

Not sure if you were asking me that question or not?? No problems with my tires on running 18's. A little rough ride but thats expected on 40 series tires. I think the rims weigh only 24-25 pnds.

Here is a cool pic I took with my wide angle lens.
http://www.ramstein.com/transit/roja2/DSCN8091.JPG

What are those rims? RO_JA?

I'm on 18's with 225/40's no problems here!

What are those rims? RO_JA?

I'm on 18's with 225/40's no problems here!

Yes they are ROJA Formula 7's.

24 lbs!? That's unreal to me. My stock ones are only 13 lbs, and I'm been looking at some SSR C's that are 9lbs! Well, they look great, nonetheless

24 lbs!? That's unreal to me. My stock ones are only 13 lbs, and I'm been looking at some SSR C's that are 9lbs! Well, they look great, nonetheless

Actually I was wrong. I looked it up and they weigh 23 pds each for 18's. Hey but they are a 2 piece forged wheel.

Hi chaps,

Just a short note to stick up for Non Yank cars.


I've just got a Mazda RX8 (231ps).
Technology does really rule....

1.3 litre engine, but 231 bhp (178 bhp per litre) and no turbo/super charger, simply proper induction for a Wankel engine)

Red line 9200rpm.

Air-con, dashboard 6 cd changer, heated leather seats, trick rear-opening rear doors(suicide type), 6 speed gearbox (and thankfully no nasty auto, a PROPER transmission), and a swanky Bose sound system.

All that, and it's as easy to drive as you like.

Also, unlike many American cars I have driven, it can actually turn around corners, and can cope with the occasional bump in the road.

Andrew

You have an RX8!

So.very.jealous.

:cool:

Glad you like your RX-8, but I think the auto-enthusiast community at large is greatly disappointed in it. To name it RX-8, implies it being the next RX-7, which unfortunately it is not. I'm waiting/praying for Mazda to restart production of that REAL sports car.

Hmm... I'm curious about this. Now, I haven't read any of the reviews you may be referencing, so this is just a shot in the dark. Maybe they don't like it because it requires one to drive differently.

I guess what makes me think this is that I ride a 1996 Triumph Tiger, an 885 dual purpose bike. I get really tired of seeing the Tiger done down by some journalists. In on of the last issues of Ride, it was very clear to me that the editor riding the Tiger didn't like it because he expected it to handle like a sportsbike, and lo and behold, it doesn't, Einstein. If more journalists would quit wanting the Tiget to act like a Duc or a Hyabusa, and instead get on it expecting to to be on a big dualie, I am sure they'd love it as much as I do.

So maybe some of these folks just aren't down with driving a rotary engine.

Just a thought...

Don't get me wrong, they're cool. The SSR's I want are forged as well, and I've read good things about them- the downside is that they're 300 bucks per wheel. And, especially for a miata, weight is important- the lighter the better

Actually I was wrong. I looked it up and they weigh 23 pds each for 18's. Hey but they are a 2 piece forged wheel.

This isn't my car but I had one just like it. It is sad, I cannot even say I'm a car guy anymore because I don't own a car right now but at one point I had this car and a Shadow and an F250.

well, one guess what I drive. :)

I've had a huge range of cars from a 1961 Rambler Classic with tailfins, no heater, a little grunty six-cylinder engine and a 3-on-the-tree (WTF it always ran) to the present Passat GLS 1.8t and all kinds of things in between: American, European, Japanese. I don't have a particular affinity for any one brand although I got the VW last summer after weeks of looking at everything and not finding anything else out there that did much for me, except for the Mini Cooper S which I really wanted but I didn't want to wait six months for it.

my last car was a 1997 Saturn SL2 which I bought new and wanted to keep for another few years but the transmission blew its seals which for a stickshift was kinda surprising and disappointing at only 85,000 miles.