Car Enthusiasts

[Ignition]

Car enthusiasts, they're deserving of a thread. A great topic.
Please discus on any automotive tangent

[Drunk With Hate]

Dumb question. Since I just bought new tires that cost about a grand I really need to know. Does power sliding in the snow hurt the tire? I don't think it would, drastically. I've killed my tires pretty good power sliding on dry pavement.

Your telling me! and why are you taking off your spoiler, it sutes the car. Unles of coarse your going to be replacing it.

Better gas mileage. Less attention from cops and assholes. I'll replace it eventually. For now it is getting me too much attention.

[Ignition]

Because I don’t spend like you I prefer to do it in snow, or at least on wet pavement but yes. nothing drastic but yes. And depending on what kind of donuts you do you can do serious damage to your struts.

[Drunk With Hate]

I would be getting less than a year out of these tires if I drove like I wanted to on dry pavement. They should last 3 years. I'm gonna have some fun in the snow though. I've only driven a minivan before this :bigsmile: . I'll be afraid that it's going to flip over, probably.

[Ignition]

I'll be afraid that it's going to flip over, probably.
It wont. If the snow is good (I'll teach you how to know) then all you should do is slide out. Trust me your more likely to flip over on concrete then in snow.I would be getting less than a year out of these tires if I drove like I wanted to on dry pavement.
Hell if I drove the way I wanted to in a car like yours I'd be lucky if my tires lasted half as long as that.
I've only driven a minivan before this
I empathize for you, I learned to drive in an 02' Civic SI tippity top of the line.

[Ignition]

You know I just noticed that you kept referring to your car as an “EVO” it took me until now to realize that you mean an evolution the Mitsubishi is your car. I thought you where trying to sell your Mitsu’ in order to buy one of these (http://www.evo.co.uk/) “EVO's”. I will admit that it sounds stupid, and when you showed me the pictures you said you where trying to sell it which threw me farther in the wrong direction. Don’t forget I’m a car enthusiast I thought you where talking about this and that’s why I felt it to be so far out of reach for you. It was totally impossible

I’m on to you now. ; )

[Drunk With Hate]

lol, yeap. about 271whp. I want to double that number by the time the car is paid off.

[Ignition]

Good luck with that. If and or when you do that. Your really pouring your life into that car arnt you? I like to see that kind of stuff but where are you going to go after school? I'd have a car like that but I have an education and rent to pay for now as well.

542whp, *shigh
still stock, and will msot likely stay that way. 177whp

[Ignition]

Do you have anyting in mind for farther down the road, like a dream car you can mod the hell out of and keep for the rest of your life? Even though I'm more then sure that your planing on driving your mitsu for a good number of years. I plan in the next year or 2 to get a 99' Acura Integra LX. Black or course and that will be my dream car. It will be the one I mod, seeing as my Civic is just a POC right now it's just my "get around" car.

I'd like to see THIS (http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/7720360/?qo=144&q=acura+integra&qh=boost%3Apopular+age_sigma%3A24h+age_scale%3A5) race. ; )
*drools (http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/31123090/?qo=88&q=acura+integra&qh=boost%3Apopular+age_sigma%3A24h+age_scale%3A5)
*drools again (http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/27698623/?qo=89&q=acura+integra&qh=boost%3Apopular+age_sigma%3A24h+age_scale%3A5)
*and again (http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/37178968/?qo=68&q=acura+integra&qh=boost%3Apopular+age_sigma%3A24h+age_scale%3A5)
*pudle forming (http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/25593438/?qo=51&q=acura+integra&qh=boost%3Apopular+age_sigma%3A24h+age_scale%3A5)
*lake forming (http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/28513034/?qo=83&q=acura)

[Ignition]

I don’t really feel I need to apologies for both necroing and multiple posting in this thread but I probably should any ways. Sorry.

It is perfect out tonight. I had to let out my joy out to some one some how, seeing as no one else was out tonight. It’s the first night all week the rain has let up enough to go for a good spin. I mean literally the asphalt is perfectly saturated for drifting, power sliding, drifting and all that stuff that makes my life my life.
I was sort of hoping that when I went threw town that, that Integra would be some where in some back parking lot or something. I haven’t had time to get any good challenges in since I moved to this little college town, there is literally NOTING here (If the college shut down the town would die). From what I have seen the Acura looks like a 95’-98’, Black with sides skirts, front and rear bumper build, decant rims and muffler. I have no idea as to what experience the driver has but I’m sure a few good revs from me and they may realize it’s a clange. One of these days I will get that race and I’m sure I’ll fill in any other enthusiasts with the juicy details on this thread.
Any ways all I realy wanted to say was I got a good adrinalen rush tonight

At the start of the week I also got my new camera the Fuji FinePix S6000fd. I decided to take my camera and tripod along for the ride (granted the tripod bouncing around in the back). I went up right next to the high way and got some pretty sweet blurring images, mostly because you have to use a slow shutter speed due to the darkness. If you want you can PM me and I’ll send you some links. They will also be in my signature link, when I get them sorted through them.

[PSP Lover]

Hello. I have a Dodge Caravan. I need 1 more year to be able to drive it. I love it so. :wub:

[Ignition]

Yet another pour sole who learned to drive in a minivan.

This reminds me of a question I was going to ask you Eric. If you learned to drive in a minivan, and assuming it was an automatic. Then how did you really learn to 0-60 in a little under 5 seconds, with in less then a week of getting your new car? Unless you some kind of super learner then I’m not entirely sure that can be true. Does you family also have a standard car? You must have had previous experience with a clutch.
I’m curios Dirka, please fill me in.

And for any one who is intersted here are the only photos I took the time to put on the host.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a70/Kyl02/Photography/UnderpasingDream.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a70/Kyl02/Photography/LightsThree.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a70/Kyl02/Photography/LightsTwo.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a70/Kyl02/Photography/LightsOne.jpg

[Drunk With Hate]

Aside for on a fourwheeler, which is utterly different, I had no prior experience. Thing is, only gotta shift into second to get to 60, so it's one shift. I am a fast learner when it comes to cars though.

[Ignition]

I figured that much. That's why I knew it deep down when you said you beat the viper you really didn’t I have never seen any one try to win a 0-60 race, Sure you could have beet him to the 60 mark but I’m sure he stomped you after that. It’s almost always “to the end of the road” or “from here to the next highway exit”. So sure your car has the power to accelerate but you where still not very experienced with the clutch. So the viper would have stomped you on the quarter mile or even 0-100.

[Drunk With Hate]

Granted, I didn't go further than 60. I let off the gas at 60 and it kicked up to about 70, then I let the car slow down when the viper pretty much high tailed it to the next country. I've already got enough speeding tickets.

Anyway, I got some modifications lined up. It should do 1/4 mile in 10 seconds by the end of next year, and in two years it should do it in 7.5 seconds at 190mph.

[KickAssPlaya]

I am learning to drive in a hyndae(sp?) santa fe and a ford f-150.. =\

[Ignition]

Granted, I didn't go further than 60. I let off the gas at 60 and it kicked up to about 70, then I let the car slow down when the viper pretty much high tailed it to the next country.
Ya I figured
I've already got enough speeding tickets.
This is the one and only plus side to moving to the middle of absolutely no where: there is absolutely nothing, including RCMP.(police)
I really shouldn’t say “No police” but there are so few of them present I pretty much have free rein over the place. There are only 2 RCMP cruisers for all 3 of the local counties combine LOL!
Anyway, I got some modifications lined up. It should do 1/4 mile in 10 seconds by the end of next year, and in two years it should do it in 7.5 seconds at 190mph.
By then I'll have my Integra all lined up and I'll probably be looking for a turbo. I might just have to find out where you live if it gets serious enough. Perhaps take a road trip in the summer.

I am learning to drive in a hyndae(sp?) santa fe and a ford f-150.. =\
your family has 3 vehicals? Or is one "soon to be yours"

[Drunk With Hate]

What I really need to do is find a big pile of cash under my bed, which I'm planning on any day now.

[the gray]

What I really need to do is find a big pile of cash under my bed, which I'm planning on any day now.

Let me know when you do, 'cuz I'll look for one under my bed too.

The day will come . . .

[Ignition]

You almost make it sound like you lost your "for the car" stash.

[Drunk With Hate]

You almost make it sound like you lost your "for the car" stash.

Naw, just really need to find a big pile of cash. There has to be one somewhere around here. Maybe in my friends houses. :dry:

[Ignition]

Are you falling behind on your car payments eric...

[KickAssPlaya]

your family has 3 vehicals? Or is one "soon to be yours"
No, just two. A santa fe and a f-150. And we possibly might be getting a new car, leaving me one of those (santa fe and f-150) to be mine. Which I would like seeing as I won't be buying a car anytime soon. :)

[Drunk With Hate]

Are you falling behind on your car payments eric...

Naw, lol... need more alcohol money!

[Ignition]

You know as well as I do that
drinkig + kick ass car = too much fun for the law.

what would be your wepo..Drink of choise?

[Drunk With Hate]

Well, my drink of choice is Alcohol. That's the sucky part, having a nice car, I'm always the designated driver.

[Ignition]

=/

[Jeffery]

Well, my drink of choice is Alcohol. That's the sucky part, having a nice car, I'm always the designated driver.
It's called RENT A LIMO

[Drunk With Hate]

It's called RENT A LIMO

My car is still nicer than a limo. For that matter, a taxi would do. They just love my car and nobody else can drive standard. Can I rent someone to drive my car?! lmao

[Wizzy`]

It's called RENT A LIMO

I'm scared to rent one, now knowing that you drive them. :p

[Ignition]

It's called RENT A LIMO
It's called support Jeffery...

I feel your hate Eric... Almost no one I know can drive stick and it pisses me off. I dont get how any one could posible like auto more then standard!?

[Dove]

MAJOR car enthusiast. So much so that I'm pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering to specialize in automotive design.

And, since it should be on the forefront of every automotive discussion: the Tesla Roadster. I don't know if it's been discussed here or not, but it's worthy of being discussed again. As long as the company maintains good contact, support, and maintenance with their customers, this could be the way of tomorrow.

Not only is the Tesla's fully electric sports car an answer to the questions of whether or not electric cars will ever be fun to drive as well as economical, but it is also the answer to whether or not sports cars will live on when emissions standards tighten and/or alternate fuel supplies become necessary in order to keep commuting. It may not be the immediate future, but dinosaurs just aren't dying and becoming fuel like they used to.

I may sound very enthused about it, but it's difficult to tell whether it will be a staggering success or a devastating failure, pushing the idea of an electric car backwards even farther. However, if it is a success, I can't wait to rev up my 300 horsepower electric roadster someday, slam it to 14,000 rpms with the accompanying sound of a jet engine turbine from behind me and coast to 60 in >4 seconds, all while saving the 3 legged jackalopes.

[cs_zero]

I am learning to drive in a hyndae(sp?) santa fe and a ford f-150.. =\

yea! go F150! *high5*
i also learned how to drive in an F150.

me, my dad, and my brother all have different styles of F150's, and love 'em.

[KickAssPlaya]

yea! go F150! *high5*
i also learned how to drive in an F150.

me, my dad, and my brother all have different styles of F150's, and love 'em.
Umm, yeah I had a typo.. it is a Ford Ranger. -_-

[Ignition]

MAJOR car enthusiast. So much so that I'm pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering to specialize in automotive design.

And, since it should be on the forefront of every automotive discussion: the Tesla Roadster. I don't know if it's been discussed here or not, but it's worthy of being discussed again. As long as the company maintains good contact, support, and maintenance with their customers, this could be the way of tomorrow.

Not only is the Tesla's fully electric sports car an answer to the questions of whether or not electric cars will ever be fun to drive as well as economical, but it is also the answer to whether or not sports cars will live on when emissions standards tighten and/or alternate fuel supplies become necessary in order to keep commuting. It may not be the immediate future, but dinosaurs just aren't dying and becoming fuel like they used to.

I may sound very enthused about it, but it's difficult to tell whether it will be a staggering success or a devastating failure, pushing the idea of an electric car backwards even farther. However, if it is a success, I can't wait to rev up my 300 horsepower electric roadster someday, slam it to 14,000 rpms with the accompanying sound of a jet engine turbine from behind me and coast to 60 in >4 seconds, all while saving the 3 legged jackalopes.
I really don't think the sports car will live on to what it is now when we do change over. And I know for sure that the mussel car is as good as dead. Sure the new generation will have the toque and hose power but where is the sound the feel and nostalgia?
I personally will press the jackalopes into extension if it ever comes to that. I just feel as though all the cars of the future will be very very chick carish

[Ignition]

Just got some cool videos in. I now have proof of my 30'ish pace burn out. That's right I left a 30'ish step long raceing stripe. Just check out the link in my signituer

[Ignition]

Some of you may not believe it but I just got to test drive a Pontiac Solstice… Though I did do more then just take pictures of it. I got to parade around the school showing it off to all my friends and such. Afterward I took her onto the highway for a session, lets say passing a neon at 180KM/H at 6,500RPM in a kick ass car is more then enough of a rush in it’s self. There was an oncoming semi that I had to dart around as well. Regardless the expression on the neon drivers face was priceless. I whish I had taken my camera along for the ride… Either way I have a few good pictures and videos of it. I’ll try to host a quick video of me doing a doughnut with some E-breaking at the end. Man that is one peppy ride, though don’t get me wrong I’m much rather have a Honda S2000, but a nice car nun the less.

Video:
- http://media.putfile.com/Fun-car - If this one is not working try downloading it in the next link
- http://putstuff.putfile.com/11805/1085548

Picture:
- http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a70/Kyl02/Car/DSCF0181.jpg
- http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a70/Kyl02/Car/DSCF0177.jpg
- http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a70/Kyl02/Car/DSCF0178.jpg
- http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a70/Kyl02/Car/DSCF0179.jpg

[Pieface1337]

Cool.

deja vu? I just read that in the RDT.

[Blood And Gore]

yea! go F150! *high5*
i also learned how to drive in an F150.

me, my dad, and my brother all have different styles of F150's, and love 'em.

Wow... you're pretty rich there. If you have 3 different type of Ferrari F150's than why are you wasting your time here? if I were you, I would be out buying things, trying things that not too many people could.

[Hatchet Klown]

Wow... you're pretty rich there. If you have 3 different type of Ferrari F150's than why are you wasting your time here? if I were you, I would be out buying things, trying things that not too many people could.

/bitch slap.

F150 is a domestic pickup truck.

Also KAP, It's Hyundai. It's a Korean car company.

[KickAssPlaya]

/bitch slap.

F150 is a domestic pickup truck.

Also KAP, It's Hyundai. It's a Korean car company.

Yeah, that is what I said.. :rolleyes:

[Ignition]

He must have been thinking of the F1 that is a McLaren any ways...
I recommend googleling before your try to sound like you know what your talking about.

[Ignition]

Here is my shpeal about my Integra obsession.
Try the link blow, which also has a link at the end of it for a desktop I made.
It’s the on tilted “The Acura Integra” at the top of the list.
http://mic-kyle.deviantart.com/journal/

[Ignition]

It’s done and here. The start to my video tutorial deriving lesions. The link to our first class is in my signature. I will also post the link here for any other reasons:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDbY6XsMGug

I have also got something new for my little baby. I got a new big shiny air intake and filter. I also got an engine brace so more of my handling goes into the suspension, and to prevent twisting the frame from hard turning at high speed.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a70/Kyl02/Car/DSCF0298.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a70/Kyl02/Car/DSCF0296.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a70/Kyl02/Car/DSCF0297.jpg
Tell me what you guys think of both.

[Ignition]

My father now has an s2000. Will provide much much much more soon.

[FiReBrAnD]

My father now has an s2000. Will provide much much much more soon.

Like I said earlier if I was maybe 6-7 inches shorter I might like that car. Otherwise It would be like trying to put me on one of those minature crotch rockets, isn't happening.

[dirka dirka]

Like I said earlier if I was maybe 6-7 inches shorter I might like that car. Otherwise It would be like trying to put me on one of those minature crotch rockets, isn't happening.

Thats pretty.. dumb. I can be anywhere from an inch away from my roof to 2ft away from my roof depending on the way I sit. It all depends on how you sit, which can be adjusted, and the seats.

[Ignition]

I guess you haven't sat in a REAL sports car have you?
I'm exactly 6' tall and with the seat the hole way back its about an inch from being comfortable.

[dirka dirka]

I guess you haven't sat in a REAL sports car have you?
I'm exactly 6' tall and with the seat the hole way back its about an inch from being comfortable.

A real sports car? Well, since I got my evo and have been going to some races, I've driven 3 different lamborghinies and a porche 911. I'm exactly 6ft as well and in all those cars what I said was exactly correct. Only difference was that one of the lamborghinies adjusted automatically, lol. What exactly is a real sports car? Anyway, my evo is in the shop, I bent a rim pulling 360ies as well as bent the unibody slightly. Not a big deal, didn't hit anything, just was doing them too often and too fast. I was probably doing 20 a day at 60mph. Someone told me to go faster and it'll slip more and put less stress on the unibody.

[Ignition]

I dont know how true that is, If you get going too fast you might have to start cutting the e-brake or you might roll.

I'm not exacltly sure what a "real" sports car is but I'm pretty sure that both porches and Lambos are "race" cars ;)

FB and I were talking about an '02 s2000

[dirka dirka]

I dont know how true that is, If you get going too fast you might have to start cutting the e-brake or you might roll.

I'm not exacltly sure what a "real" sports car is but I'm pretty sure that both porches and Lambos are "race" cars ;)

FB and I were talking about an '02 s2000

To me, an s2000 is what I call slow. Sports car? It takes more than 5 seconds to get to 60mph. Maybe we have different definitions, but to me a sports car must also be a race car. My car, completely stock, owns that "sports car."

Anyway, I doubt it would roll unless I got going near 100mph. I'm thinking somewhere around 80mph would be ideal to pull it. I would hate to need to use the ebrake though, it's cheap. Can't do it in the snow either, because the overcorrection just makes it drift sideways. The rain helps out a little bit, obviously, but snow is too much. I don't know exactly what I should do. It would appear nobody in the world does what I do either, I can't find any information.

[Ignition]

If you send me a detailed PM about it I can go try it out a few time (if i can with my car) and see what I might think or recommend.

[dirka dirka]

Well, I can't PM, it's turned off. I'll tell ya what I do here.

You need a road with about 30ft in width. This is just an average two lane road with a nice shoulder. That or an empty parking lot if it makes you feel safer. Basically, you turn sharply left and then sharp right. This will get the wheels burning out, right when you get to the side of the road on the right you have to cut left completely, which is the overcorrection. If the car is good for it and you've done it right, you'll just rotate left instead of actually stearing left. The main problem is being timid, you actually have to make the wheels go as far as they possibly can with every action. Another thing is you definitly don't want to keep rotating, after a 360 from 60mph you'll be going about 50mph. If you get down to under 30mph, chances are you'll grip and go right off the road. The rotational centripital force will keep going, so once you've done a 360, you need to hit the brake to get it to stop rotating.

[Ignition]

You don't even down sift to get the RMPs up to the point the tires will spin out easier?
I doubt I'll be able to do this... I don't have power stearing :dry:
I would never get the wheel from full lock left to right any where near fast enough.

The best time to do this is just as it starts to snow, befor too much starts to colect on the ground. It's a little better then rain but much better then 2-3' of snow.

Ice and snow is only fun in a completely empty parking lot going about 1000km/h see how may full spins you can get etc.

[dirka dirka]

You don't even down sift to get the RMPs up to the point the tires will spin out easier?
I doubt I'll be able to do this... I don't have power stearing :dry:
I would never get the wheel from full lock left to right any where near fast enough.

The best time to do this is just as it starts to snow, befor too much starts to colect on the ground. It's a little better then rain but much better then 2-3' of snow.

Ice and snow is only fun in a completely empty parking lot going about 1000km/h see how may full spins you can get etc.

That might be why it's so easy for me. My steering ratio is like 1:4. It's like driving a gokart. My wheel only turns about 170deg. Snow has always resulted in the car drifting and not rotating. Anyway, you might be able to do it with RPMs. Considering I can do it with overcorrection, once the tires let loose, the RPMs goto the rev limiter anyways because the tires just spin.

[Ignition]

Yeah RPMs would be another good way to get the tires loose, sadly I clearly don't have the torque.

I find reverse is most fun for snow. Take her up to RPM governor in reverse, cut the wheel lock up all the wheels and see what you get. Try it for me next time you get the chance. I'm interested to see how a better handling car will... well, handle it.

[dirka dirka]

Yeah RPMs would be another good way to get the tires loose, sadly I clearly don't have the torque.

I find reverse is most fun for snow. Take her up to RPM governor in reverse, cut the wheel lock up all the wheels and see what you get. Try it for me next time you get the chance. I'm interested to see how a better handling car will... well, handle it.

I've done it, only I've gotten it to about 20mph in reverse and just cut the wheel and locked the brakes (which is hard to do because of the anti-locks). Same effect, almost, probably a little bit slower because of the anti-locks. It pulls a 180 and just goes forward, unless I lock the brakes until it starts to turn and then give it gas, in which case it just keeps doing axis spins. I believe you're more talking about the axis spins, which are fun. Reverse donuts, which in my car it actually spins on the axis.

[Ignition]

No. I do those too, but they are more fun on dry pavement. I have a oldy so there is no anti lock, no power stearing, or other traction stability doodads...

I can almost get up to 60km/h in reverce. I'm pretty sure it half kills the car but I can get a 720 almost every time. Doing it forward isn't as great but I have slid over 300 feet by just locking up in the snow. Kinda just went all over the place, but it was ok because I was in an empty lot.

[dirka dirka]

No. I do those too, but they are more fun on dry pavement. I have a oldy so there is no anti lock, no power stearing, or other traction stability doodads...

I can almost get up to 60km/h in reverce. I'm pretty sure it half kills the car but I can get a 720 almost every time. Doing it forward isn't as great but I have slid over 300 feet by just locking up in the snow. Kinda just went all over the place, but it was ok because I was in an empty lot.

Yea, reverse is always great because you are steering with the backend of the car essentially. It's like those lawnmowers that have the backwheels that steer as well. It makes them alot more manuverable(sp). My car absolutely hates to not kick into anti-lock brake mode. I've learned to brake by shifting in the snow, it's actually safer even because its perfectly even distrobution of drag, where as the brakes it might not be (although it is suppose to).

[Ignition]

I wish they could make a separate gear box/ transition for reverse.

"I have a 9 speed :cool: , 5 forward and 4 reverse."

[mantis33]

I think the new Dodge Challenger looks pretty bad-ass. Might consider getting one.

[Ignition]

Lmao!!!!!

[FiReBrAnD]

I think the new Dodge Challenger looks pretty bad-ass. Might consider getting one.

Sounds like a Mini-van?

Wheels (http://www.americanracing.com/wheels/details.asp?wheelid=221&name=Rebel%20Black&style=399&desc=1-piece%20painted/machined%20alloy&section=P#)
Those are the wheels I want to get, I'm kind of undecided at the moment but I know for sure I want black rims.
My Car (http://www.autoblog.it/uploads/honda_civic_si_sports_01.jpg)
This is what my car looks like right now(except black of course)
It is standard shift of course got to do it the manly way!
2.0L I4, 16 valve, 197 hp @ 7800 rpm
* 6 speed manual transmission
* 22 mpg city / 31 mpg hwy
* Navigation system(doing it big!)
* Leather seats
Finish Product (http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/9999/final2006civicchop19bx.jpg)
I've actually just ordered a body kit for my car last night looks exactly like this one, should be in maybe 1-2 weeks they said and then its going to the shop to get fixed up!

[Sangro]

bucknasty is a god...

[Ignition]

can we get a better description of "fixed up"?

You have good taste in cars my friend :cool:

[dirka dirka]

Sounds like a Mini-van?

Wheels (http://www.americanracing.com/wheels/details.asp?wheelid=221&name=Rebel%20Black&style=399&desc=1-piece%20painted/machined%20alloy&section=P#)
Those are the wheels I want to get, I'm kind of undecided at the moment but I know for sure I want black rims.
My Car (http://www.autoblog.it/uploads/honda_civic_si_sports_01.jpg)
This is what my car looks like right now(except black of course)
It is standard shift of course got to do it the manly way!
2.0L I4, 16 valve, 197 hp @ 7800 rpm
* 6 speed manual transmission
* 22 mpg city / 31 mpg hwy
* Navigation system(doing it big!)
* Leather seats
Finish Product (http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/9999/final2006civicchop19bx.jpg)
I've actually just ordered a body kit for my car last night looks exactly like this one, should be in maybe 1-2 weeks they said and then its going to the shop to get fixed up!

I'm sorry man.. but there is still time, you'll get a good car soon.

[FiReBrAnD]

They are going to install the body kit for me. I ordered the kit last night at this local car place over here that "pimps rides" as you could call it. Once it comes in they are going to call me and ask me to bring the car in so they can match the paint and then of course paint the body kit and install. :)

I'm undecided on the rims ATM, not really sure what I want honestly, I have enough money to buy some bad ass ones just can't really find any ones that are just outrageously sexy.

[dirka dirka]

You also need to realize that most rims won't fit most cars. Those rims won't fit your car unless you have gotten new tires, the original equipment tires are 7 to 8in rim width on that and those rims only come in 8.5+. This will cause odd tire wear, poor tire life, and possibly even structural damage to both the tire and wheel.

[Sangro]

fire where do you get the money for a car like that???

[dirka dirka]

fire where do you get the money for a car like that???

Only $22,000 or less brand new.

[FiReBrAnD]

You also need to realize that most rims won't fit most cars. Those rims won't fit your car unless you have gotten new tires, the original equipment tires are 7 to 8in rim width on that and those rims only come in 8.5+. This will cause odd tire wear, poor tire life, and possibly even structural damage to both the tire and wheel.

I said I liked the wheels wasn't sure I was going to get them.. :p
But I'm getting both rims and tires and I'm looking for possibly some 16-18 inch rims.. I found a lot of 18" rims but nothing really too appealing and I think 18" rims might be a litte to big?

Edit: I work at Frank Kent Honda Dealership, I got a really good deal on it actually was $23,000 originally and I got it for $18,500.

[dirka dirka]

I said I liked the wheels wasn't sure I was going to get them.. :p
But I'm getting both rims and tires and I'm looking for possibly some 16-18 inch rims.. I found a lot of 18" rims but nothing really too appealing and I think 18" rims might be a litte to big?

Edit: I work at Frank Kent Honda Dealership, I got a really good deal on it actually was $23,000 originally and I got it for $18,500.

It all depends, it looks like it has semi large disc brakes. You need to consider offset and even spoke design on that. American Racing is infamous for not considering either and if you buy their wheels you'll most likely have to go with hub centric spacers, which I am no fan of.

It does look like 18s would wit, but with the requirement of ZR17 tires you might have a problem matching the two up. What I would do is buy the stock rims off a different sports car that are the same size as what you have now.

[KickAssPlaya]

Well my parents have decided to get a new car. (dunno what yet though still looking) But because of this, once I get my liscense, I get the Ford ranger we have. :p

Not the best, but ima make it look pretty. :rolleyes:

I am not a racer or anything.. so I just want it to look nice. :cool:

~KAP

[dirka dirka]

I am not a racer or anything.. so I just want it to look nice. :cool:

Not yet.

[mantis33]

Sounds like a Mini-van?


Did you really just call the Dodge Challenger a mini-van? :confused:

Are you that clueless?

[dirka dirka]

Did you really just call the Dodge Challenger a mini-van? :confused:

Are you that clueless?

Lets see, hp produced per liter is about 71. For my Mitsubishi Lancer Evo it is about 145hp per liter. You might as well be driving a minivan. Isn't that suppose to be a muscle car? What a joke, lol.

[mantis33]

Lets see, hp produced per liter is about 71. For my Mitsubishi Lancer Evo it is about 145hp per liter. You might as well be driving a minivan. Isn't that suppose to be a muscle car? What a joke, lol.

Does yours run on rice?

[dirka dirka]

Does yours run on rice?

Not sure, does rice produce more hp per liter and therefore more efficiency and more muscle? You got nothing on me. My car is listed as #1 in the top 10 of the fastest cars that sell for under $30k.

[mantis33]

Not sure, does rice produce more hp per liter and therefore more efficiency and more muscle? You got nothing on me. My car is listed as #1 in the top 10 of the fastest cars that sell for under $30k.

Well congratulations. :)

*borrows one of step-uncle's Ferraris.* What now? :rolleyes:

[dirka dirka]

Well congratulations. :)

*borrows one of step-uncle's Ferraris.* What now? :rolleyes:

I still win. I'm still faster with my mods and my car is still a ton cheaper.

[mantis33]

I still win. I'm still faster with my mods and my car is still a ton cheaper.

There's no way your Evo is faster than his Enzo. Cheaper, yes. I'll definately give you that. :p

[dirka dirka]

There's no way your Evo is faster than his Enzo. Cheaper, yes. I'll definately give you that. :p

... 0-60 in 3.3s. My car completely stock did it in 4.22 at the track. The mods I have on it increase the hp by over 200 and the 0-60 is definitly under 3 considering the 0-60 can be accomplished while still in 1st gear. The only thing an enzo has on me is the top speed. Mine is about 200mph and the ezno has about 220mph. I still have more hp per liter. The only difference is I don't drive my car around modded everyday.

[Ignition]

Did matis just say his father has an Enzo Ferrari?

[dirka dirka]

Did matis just say his father has an Enzo Ferrari?

lol, it's sad too.. he can't realize that a slightly modded evo will OWN an enzo

[Ignition]

Too bad if you parked the two next to each other the Enzo's "OMFG!!" factor would pwn your evo.

[mantis33]

Did matis just say his father has an Enzo Ferrari?

Ha, I wish. It's my step-uncle who has the Enzo, and many more. I see him once a year at Christmas.

[dirka dirka]

Too bad if you parked the two next to each other the Enzo's "OMFG!!" factor would pwn your evo.

Depends on what kind of car you like. I would even like the looks of the enzo better. Mine is a rally car, looks come second to aerodynamics that keep it on the road when it is sideways. An enzo has the aero that keeps it on the road only when it is going forward. Try and turn an enzo at 100mph and you'll flip. Try and turn an evo and you'll burn out and go into an axis spin.

[Ignition]

I cant agree, an Enzo is designed to handle at high speeds. your is designed to slide for rally racing. where the Enzo is designed to stick to the road like a mother and handle the hell out of any other street car next to the F1

[KickAssPlaya]

Not yet.

Well I like speeding, but I hardly doubt I'll be a "racer". :p

And I read the rest of the posts.. but all I see is "blah blah blah".. like a foreign language to me. :\

~KAP

[Ignition]

Thats too bad...

It's like music to my ears

[KickAssPlaya]

Thats too bad...

It's like music to my ears

Heh. Well maybe when I start driving on my OWN, I will learn and it'll be music to mine. :p

~KAP

[dirka dirka]

I cant agree, an Enzo is designed to handle at high speeds. your is designed to slide for rally racing. where the Enzo is designed to stick to the road like a mother and handle the hell out of any other street car next to the F1

Rally racing is high speeds and sharp turns. Enzos are designed to go straight at high speeds and stay on the ground.

[Ignition]

Pffffft. Enzos are supposed to and do, go fast over curvy race courses. Your car does not have that kind of down pressure do to aerodynamics, not saying it doesn't have any... but the Enzo is more or less a fancy wedge. It doesn't get much more down forcey then that. I'm wiling to wager that it has much much more stability at high speeds on a paved raceway. Sure rally is high speed, very high speed for the terrain, but they do more sliding and drifting then they do cornering.

[dirka dirka]

Enzos definitely will flip a lot faster than I will. The very point is that I can drift and they almost can't at those speeds.

An enzo has NOTHING ON ME!!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=2DheMlMNLcE

[Ignition]

"The delicate sound of thunder"
"I've never witnessed such savigry"

http://youtube.com/watch?v=n8KuetZuOAc

Sorry Mr. But I'm still pulling for something which sound/looks a bit more like that.

>.> yes I know it's not an Enzo.

[dirka dirka]

"The delicate sound of thunder"
"I've never witnessed such savigry"

http://youtube.com/watch?v=n8KuetZuOAc

Sorry Mr. But I'm still pulling for something which sound/looks a bit more like that.

>.> yes I know it's not an Enzo.

You would rather have a car that looks like it is from the 30th century?

Anyway, 650hp? That's a joke. I had expected a limited edition Ferrari to be MUCH higher than that. I can get that for $35k. A top speed of 218mph? Seriously, I'm not seeing much that I can't get for $35k. What I did see is alot that I don't want. It reduces shift kick back? That's plain dumb. It has a paddle shift gearbox. I hope that was a joke?

Stock cars are funny. Those cars can't be modified any more. My car can.

[Ignition]

Just so we are on the same page. I totally agree. Lower cost cars are by far much more fun, actually changing gears > "button shifting", it just looks hella' lot better stock then your or my car does. Plus you have to admit it would be cool to have a car that you have to be selected to own. not you that you select to own.

[dirka dirka]

Just so we are on the same page. I totally agree. Lower cost cars are by far much more fun, actually changing gears > "button shifting", it just looks hella' lot better stock then your or my car does. Plus you have to admit it would be cool to have a car that you have to be selected to own. not you that you select to own.

Honestly, it would be cool. I'd sell it though. I don't want a car like that. You can't outrun cops, because in 2 weeks they all know where you live. That's just the first reason I have though.

[Ignition]

Wow, never thought of it like that... It would still be pretty bad where I live though (smallish town). There arn't many custom cars here either. So I might as well just be driving one of those.

[mantis33]

Let's just put it this way:

Bugatti Veyron > all (If you ignore the price of course :p)

[Ignition]

I'll just assume you don't know what an F1 is...

[dirka dirka]

You're telling me you would drive a spaceship around? You'd get pulled over in that thing every 2 minutes for public obscenity.

[Ignition]

No. Not really, where I'm staying the nearest cop shop is 30min away (doing the speed limit ;) ). And the best part is they only have 2 cruzers, which I have only seen one of leave the parking lot in the time I've been here... to put that into perspective I go out cruzing about 3-4 times a week, that's not includeing just driving to school and work. Since September of this year I have only seen one once. And I wasn't doing anything that would raise suspicion.

[dirka dirka]

That was actually about the Bugatti Veyron and/or the F1 McDonald's.

[Ignition]

Yeah, that's what I was talking about too... It's really sad how bad the law enforcement is around here. Plus if they did decide to do anything (if I had either car, preferably the F1) they would first have to catch me :cool: Even if they did I'm sure if I was driving a car like that, any fine they through at me wouldn't be too much of a problem

[Ignition]

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/51842349/

I made a comment with it there.

[FiReBrAnD]

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/51842349/

I made a comment with it there.

Should have asked me what to buy.. I use to be addicted to reading up on speakers, kenwood is a decent brand though, they sell better CD players though.. It's all about the alpine baby.

[FiReBrAnD]

Also I got to drive this car around today defiantly the fastest car I have ever stepped foot in.. Could easily burn rubber while going 80 mph on the highway shit is insane on how much power it has.

http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2006/2006-Ford-Tungsten-GT-FA-1024x768.jpg

[Ignition]

Should have asked me what to buy.. I use to be addicted to reading up on speakers, kenwood is a decent brand though, they sell better CD players though.. It's all about the alpine baby.
Bet I know more. when I was growing up my father owned a car audio store ;)
I know all about how bad what I have is but hey, I'm in college, I'm no longer living at home, I drive home every weekend (tunz `o gas), and I'm only working part time. Let me put it this way:
I bot both the amp and sub for less then half what you would pay for the amp that was just one up from that one.
the store my father ran had a branch in the city and they are closeing out on the car audio section and going to computers, HDTV flat screens, cellphones etc. So they were almost giving them to me when I went in to pick them up. your probably thinking "if you got them that cheep why not get something better!?" I was away when they started ripping the old display and stock out... I only caught wind just recently and booted `er down there. that was all that was left.
Also I got to drive this car around today defiantly the fastest car I have ever stepped foot in..Could easily burn rubber while going 80 mph on the highway shit is insane on how much power it has.

http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2006/2006-Ford-Tungsten-GT-FA-1024x768.jpg
Haha the GT, what year was it? 06-07 I presume?


I live in Atlantic Canada and we a website up here for auto traders, shows, parts, videos etc... they have a video archive of some of the best car videos I have ever seen: http://www.lowmotion.org/viewforum.php?f=68
check some of these out people!

[FiReBrAnD]

Haha the GT, what year was it? 06-07 I presume?

Was '06 was white with a blue pin stripe down the middle.. wooo its sick.

[Ignition]

I'm not sure I would have a wagon as my choice vehicle to super.
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/9cd6869c-6501-4b46-b004-9884012931f3.htm


boy would I like to get some of that GT, or anything that's either crazy ass to start or not stock. I envy you and your job fire... even though all you do is cell them :\

Got any new pictures of you with your Civic?

[-Dape-]

I may do a video of me in a Lambo or Ferrari doing some speeds down some roads, i'll have a talk with my step-dad to see if his mate will bring them down to do it.

[Ignition]

Sounds good. I'm pretty sure if I was you I wouldn't be living at home, I've live in that guy's garage.
I strongly recommend you push for that.

[-Dape-]

Sounds good. I'm pretty sure if I was you I wouldn't be living at home, I've live in that guy's garage.
I strongly recommend you push for that.

Lol, I'll speak to my step-dad about it tomorrow, whats the best car have you guys been in?

Mines Astan martin DB9 doing 150 mph it was awesome.

[Ignition]

'06 Pontiac Solstice doing 210 kmph (more then twice the speed limit) passing the classic '98 rust bucket purple Dog Neon on the highway.

I've also "test driven" a top of the line Chrysler 300.... it had rear wheel drive and a hemi, all I have to say about that one.

Passenger seat of a '99 Doge Viper.
Passenger seat of my fathers '03 Honda s200k ;) (I'll sneak it out some time)


NOTE: I'm a small town boy who waited too long to take an interst in cars and can't now work his life around them >:C If I started liking them sooner I'd be taking some kind of mechanics coarse or selling them like FB, hell even washing them.

[-Dape-]

I want to get to be in a Dogde Viper, i think thats one of the cars i haven't been in which i would love to be in.

[-Dape-]

Ferrari F40 Twin Turbo Vs Toyota Supra Twin Turbo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOOlOLeCOww&NR

I was seriously shocked with the Supra.

[Ignition]

Be better if you could understand what they where saying.
So Dape... what other cars does this man of my dreams poses?

[-Dape-]

Be better if you could understand what they where saying.
So Dape... what other cars does this man of my dreams poses?

The cars he has and what i know of are:

Hes got a couple of Lambos, a ferrari, he brought his bro that DB9 for his b-day, then hes just got casual cars like, Two hummers, couple Porsches and some other cars aswell.

This may seem like BS but i'm really not kidding.

[Ignition]

I don't doubt it, what does he do for a living? When I'm rich and famous I'm going to out do J leno's car collection... there just all going to be smexy mods though.

[-Dape-]

I don't doubt it, what does he do for a living? When I'm rich and famous I'm going to out do J leno's car collection... there just all going to be smexy mods though.

He owns his own factorys, out doing J leno's car collection that would be cool.

[-Dape-]

O

M

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http://videos.streetfire.net/video/e411225a-df3d-4d96-8e09-989c002cfe16.htm

That car sounds swwwwwwwwwwwwweeeeeeeeetttttt and looks damn fast.

[Ignition]

You know I know that car has power? It squealed on the dyno for god sakes.
My buddy is picking up some new rims/tires for his '02 Camaro on that site.

[-Dape-]

You know I know that car has power? It squealed on the dyno for god sakes.
My buddy is picking up some new rims/tires for his '02 Camaro on that site.

Could you get a picture?

[Ignition]

Sure, if I remember to take my camera home in two weeks time. I wont be seeing him because I have to work all this weekend.

[-Dape-]

Sure, if I remember to take my camera home in two weeks time. I wont be seeing him because I have to work all this weekend.

Ok, cool.

[Caboose]

For the most part it's still stalk, he just has a kick ass lighting system inside and out along with sound system.

[dirka dirka]

New Xedey racing clutch installed. :bigsmile:

[Caboose]

sadly this reminds me of my car. Earlier this evening I attempted my first break burn or sleeper. Needles to say my car's clutch is much to old and the motor lacks hors power. I think I did a better job burning the clutch then I did the tires. I think I broke something after I got pissed at my inability to really light up the tires and decided to do some access spins and reverse donuts. it's making a creepy noise noise now... I have an appointment set up for 11:30 tomorrow at the local mechanics

*crosses fingers
something little
something little
something little
something little
something little
something little
Oh god please let it be something little, I just saved up enough money for a body job!

[Ignition]

Well after having it up on the lift and taking the entire front passenger side wheel completely apart brakes and all (that's where the sound sounded like it was coming from). He didn't really find anything and now it's decided that it no longer want to make this noise. Although when I got back from the shop my car still smelled of burnt clutch... I hope it's not completely blown and rubs because of normal driving as well :\

[dirka dirka]

Well after having it up on the lift and taking the entire front passenger side wheel completely apart brakes and all (that's where the sound sounded like it was coming from). He didn't really find anything and now it's decided that it no longer want to make this noise. Although when I got back from the shop my car still smelled of burnt clutch... I hope it's not completely blown and rubs because of normal driving as well :\

If your clutch was completely blown, it wouldn't move. You would literally be able to sit still and just move the shifter in and out of every gear without a single grind. Burnt clutch is a normal smell. If you drive like a grandmother, you wouldn't smell it, but in most other situations you should be smelling some clutch.

[Ignition]

Yeah, I know I haven't blown it but I'm sure it's slipping randomly now. Just driving to school (normal driving) the clutch doesn't seem to grab as soon/well as it used to. After arriving I can still smell clutch, and that's even if I drive like a grandma.

[dirka dirka]

Yeah, I know I haven't blown it but I'm sure it's slipping randomly now. Just driving to school (normal driving) the clutch doesn't seem to grab as soon/well as it used to. After arriving I can still smell clutch, and that's even if I drive like a grandma.

What you must have done originally is called a launch. A racing clutch only has 50 or so launches before it is complete garbage. Basically, you have about a month at the most before it goes completely.

[Ignition]

Luckily there not quite as expensive as I thought they where... I've seen a few that where okay for less then 250$ on Ebay.

[Blexican]

http://www.youtube.com/v/0lzqI7wvZvU

my dad had a car same year just not ya know. TWIN TURBOED. Notice that its not ment for 2 they had to make room by cutting out the hood. ridiculous.

[-Dape-]

http://www.youtube.com/v/0lzqI7wvZvU

my dad had a car same year just not ya know. TWIN TURBOED. Notice that its not ment for 2 they had to make room by cutting out the hood. ridiculous.

Yeah i seen that on streetfire.net.

[Ignition]

That's rediculas! He rosts his tires on the dyno?!?

[dirka dirka]

It would be easy to roast tires on the dyno. That car is gonna blow if he keeps abusing it like that. Don't get me wrong, they are made for that, but you don't go all out on a dyno.

[Ignition]

They aren’t free spinning cylinders, they have resistance so that the engine doesn’t blow. So if he gives`er enough of coarse he can squeal a little on the dyno. But that still isn’t completely easy, it clearly cant be a stalk.

[dirka dirka]

I don't know what dyno you've been on, but a dyno is supposed to absorb any power created by the engine while still providing a torque back force so it represents a load. If it burns out, you can't even get an accurate reading.

[Ignition]

I know that, that's just what I said. I was saying they weren't free spinning and that they have resistance. I was trying to say that yes they simulate the weight of the car.
and it's common since that pealing out on it will give a very pour reading.

[dirka dirka]

It is definitely easy, as I've done it with 300hp at 500ft/lb in an awd vehicle.

[Ignition]

:dry:

I wouldn't dream of taking my car on one, for fear of embarrassing myself.

[-Dape-]

http://videos.streetfire.net/search/b16/5/512d574f-b0cf-452c-a4f3-f223ce4956bb.htm

This is the badest car i've seen. (fake that is)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQXDJquIFis

903 HP in Evo.

[dirka dirka]

The AMS Evo is one of a kind. There are a few Evos with over 1khp, but they are backed by rich people. AMS is kinda rich, but at the same time they keep their heads.

[Ignition]

Pfffft...

sure the dyno test is impressive but can they even drive the damn thing?
some one find me a video of some one trying to race a 900HP Evo, that'll be a laugh.

[dirka dirka]

Ehh, most cars with that much HP are squirly. When you're cruising at 40mph in 1st gear though, I'd rather keep it on the track.

[Ignition]

Ehh, most cars with that much HP are squirly.

My point exactly, that's why it would be so amusing to see some one attempt to street race with the thing. All you could ever really do with it is race on a nas car track or on a drag strip.

[-Dape-]

That Evo would fly on a drag strip.

[dirka dirka]

To be fair, it probably only has about 800hp on pump gas.

[Ignition]

Ture, but I'm sure it runs more on Nos then fuel...

It's unfortunate that they would do that to the car. I would much better have two cars that I could actually use the one that's practically useless other then for shows and havening the title "900HP Evo"


-Nec

[-Dape-]

To be fair, it probably only has about 800hp on pump gas.

Thats still alot.

[dirka dirka]

Ture, but I'm sure it runs more on Nos then fuel...

It's unfortunate that they would do that to the car. I would much better have two cars that I could actually use the one that's practically useless other then for shows and havening the title "900HP Evo"


-Nec

AMS is strickly no nos, I double they have nos in that. It probably is meth injected though.

but yea.. the title is worth A LOT.

[Ächilles]

http://img.shopping.com/cctool/PrdImg/images/pr/177X150/00/01/4a/5e/5d/21651037.JPG

That's my sweet ride.

I hate cars though. I ride my bicycle more.

[-Dape-]

I bet that car does 1 min down the drag strip. :rofl:

[Ignition]

http://img.shopping.com/cctool/PrdImg/images/pr/177X150/00/01/4a/5e/5d/21651037.JPG

That's my sweet ride.

I hate cars though. I ride my bicycle more.
I actually have to agree with Ach here, in the summer I bike to work almost every day. But at night and on weekends it's my favorite pastime to just to out cruzing with the guys.

[-Dape-]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eya5fF8z8Ic&mode=related&search=

Insane drifting.

[Ignition]

I've seen better videos.

[dirka dirka]

I've done better drifting, that guy is bouncing the rev limiter like a recovered alcoholic's old bottle of vodka. Time to let go of the safety blanket

[Ignition]

To bad if he was really serious and wanted to do some real drifting he would have little to no RMP governor.

[KickAssPlaya]

To bad if he was really serious and wanted to do some real drifting he would have little to no RMP governor.

English please?

~KAP

[Ignition]

RPM = revolutions/minute your engine is cranking out.
Drifting = Sliding fancy around corners
Governor = Temporarily shuts off/limits your engine when RPM get too high (which is far max when dealing with a stalk governor)

[-Dape-]

RPM = revolutions/minute your engine is cranking out.
Drifting = Sliding fancy around corners
Governor = Temporarily shuts off/limits your engine when RPM get too high (which is far max when dealing with a stalk governor)

KAP still doesn't know what you're talking about...he has to ask his father. :p

[Ignition]

Then let him, every one should know what that is.


EDIT: OMG! this guy knows his cars. see if you cant stand it long enough until he gets to the Honda test drive. it's much better then that silly Supra. He knows it well enough that he even gets stuck on one of the gears, he'll mine even does that some times. The Vetech is the funniest part next to the Nos.

http://videos.streetfire.net/toprated/0/9b2495cc-413a-49ab-909e-980a003e5f46.htm

[Ignition]

Well yesterday I went down to a used car dealership to have another look at some 17 inch rims I might be buying for my car... only to find out that I've arrived an hour too late. The dealer is going to try and put them (with the low pro tires) on another car in an attempt to seal a deal. I told him I have dibs on them if the deal falls though, so I'm holding my breath until Monday some time when he finds out if this other guy is going to by the car with my rims. if not I'm more then sure I'll be getting them, and damn do they look good.

[Blexican]

that car sux dape.

My neighbor has a 69 or 70 mustang mach 1 red, o0o0eeee. Its nice.

he also has a 85 shelby re-built completely. Yum.

Im hoping to inherit my dads 87 buick gn v6 turbo. Barely street legal. its got mods, but im not sure what all hes got. But i know it at least went high 10's in the quarter.

[-Dape-]

that car sux dape.



Which car was you on about...?

[speaker4thedead]

Well I have decided I want to start of a metro, so I brought a metro turbo for £50 of my mums ex husband lol and ive been through some mags and here is some of the stuff I have purchased

New gear knob (http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ProductDetail.asp?cls=ROAD&pcode=SSW3751/B)

New driver and passenger seats (http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ProductDetail.asp?cls=ROAD&pcode=CORFORZAB/V)

New seat belts (http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ProductDetail.asp?cls=ROAD&pcode=HILTLP01)

New steering wheel (http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ProductDetail.asp?cls=ROAD&pcode=MTNM32X3PPAS)

Thats all ive orderd so far ill keep adding in this thread when I decide on what else to get.

[-Dape-]

Theres no point paying all that just for a metro, you'll get bored of it soon and want a quicker and bigger car.

[Ignition]

That's why I waited to get a half decent car I can keep for 3-4 years and then get something to really spend my money on (Integra)

So speaker, is that job coming along well? if your spending this money things must be picking up?

BTW. Nice wheel, wouldn't mind having one like that.

[dirka dirka]

Theres no point paying all that just for a metro, you'll get bored of it soon and want a quicker and bigger car.

Dead wrong. We'll just want to modify our current cars more.

[Ignition]

*trades civic for Eric's Evo*
still feel like moding?

[dirka dirka]

*trades civic for Eric's Evo*
still feel like moding?

the civic? with $20k, a brand new civic, and 100+ hours in labor, I could make them go head to head.

[Ignition]

I could do that too, I just doubt that you or I have $20,000 as of now.

[dirka dirka]

I could do that too, I just doubt that you or I have $20,000 as of now.

Way more than that invested, but I'm not willing to liquidate that type of capitol, so essentially you're correct.

[***Duo***]

I've got a '69 yellow and black Camero.
The body is a little off center, but otherwise, it's pretty nice.
I just wish I had about 10 grand to fix it up, all nice like.


-Duo

[dirka dirka]

don't need 10 grand, need time.. restoration isn't about money, per say

[Ignition]

$10k over 20 years is almost nothing. Totally worth it.

[KickAssPlaya]

RPM = revolutions/minute your engine is cranking out.
Drifting = Sliding fancy around corners
Governor = Temporarily shuts off/limits your engine when RPM get too high (which is far max when dealing with a stalk governor)
I knew what drifting was.. I have played games before. :p And I also knew what RPM was.. was just confused on governor. ;) Thanks though :)
KAP still doesn't know what you're talking about...he has to ask his father. :p

...read above post.

~KAP

[Ignition]

Glad I could help?

[KickAssPlaya]

Glad I could help?

:yes3:

~KAP

[speaker4thedead]

Theres no point paying all that just for a metro, you'll get bored of it soon and want a quicker and bigger car.

Dape if I wanted it to go faster then I could but im not 17 yet and I dont want to attract to much attention as asoon as i start driving.




So speaker, is that job coming along well? if your spending this money things must be picking up?

BTW. Nice wheel, wouldn't mind having one like that.
No ive found a different job only problem is I dont have very much time to my self as of current

And thx well im sure you can buy one and get it imported to you.
Dead wrong. We'll just want to modify our current cars more.
Agreed thats why im sticking with my metro

[Ignition]

Speaking of Metros, Speaker did you see that video of the metro killing on the drag strip?

[speaker4thedead]

Speaking of Metros, Speaker did you see that video of the metro killing on the drag strip?

:eek: No I havent link me please.

[dirka dirka]

Metro's aren't cars, they're.. horse and buggies.

[Ignition]

Not this one, it's clearly just the body of a Geo and thats it.

Link for speaker: http://videos.streetfire.net/search/geo+metro/0/fc6aef78-fa26-4ea9-9a59-bf55c0a43387.htm

[speaker4thedead]

Not this one, it's clearly just the body of a Geo and thats it.

Link for speaker: http://videos.streetfire.net/search/geo+metro/0/fc6aef78-fa26-4ea9-9a59-bf55c0a43387.htm

Haha thats well good.

[Blexican]

dirka has an evo!

*drool*

yay for buick gnx engine

[Ignition]

you just figured this out about Eric just now? :huh:

[KickAssPlaya]

you just figured this out about Eric just now? :huh:

No.. way back when I first posted in this thread. I found out. ;)

~KAP

[speaker4thedead]

ANy 1 remeber Jax'D? Kome e.t.c.... Well he has a skyline...

[dirka dirka]

ANy 1 remeber Jax'D? Kome e.t.c.... Well he has a skyline...

Not if he lives in America and isn't a multimillionaire.

[Ignition]

He fed me that same story along with how he is a semi pro cart driver :dry:

none the less this story car of his sounds nice.

[speaker4thedead]

He used to live in the UK dirka in london not far from me but he moved to france last year and hes dad brought it and hes mentioned the cart thing to me before as well.

[Ignition]

So he's told you about him earning over 400,000 a year and a chance to race in professional open wheel? And now he's changed his story from "I bought the skyline" to something else?

[Ignition]

Like I said, He knows his cars. He even gets his Integra stuck in gear:

http://videos.streetfire.net/toprated/0/5fe68561-befe-4ea3-8099-981b012bd6c5.htm

[dirka dirka]

I've never gotten stuck? I've been rejected because the clutch pedal wasn't tuned just right, where it hits the gear and bounces out, jerking your arm backward. Maybe that is the equivalent to getting stuck in most cars, just on a quicker and higher rpm level.

[Ignition]

mid age Integeras and older Hatch civics have had that problem, just the same as the Civic is known for not having very good radio reception, and a leaky trunk... just something about the Hondas I guess. but what you mention is also true, I have done that a few times before myself.

[FiReBrAnD]

A lot of Honda's have trouble with a leaky trunk espcially the newer model Accord's for some reason.

[Ignition]

Really? I thought it was just older hatch backs o_O... you'd think they'da fixed something like that.

So fire, how's your Civic treating you? Have you got any of your trips to and from the shop done yet? Do you have any pictures or video?

[FiReBrAnD]

Nah, I don't even have a camera or anything like that.. I need to get one from my girlfriend. It runs real damn smooth though, haven't had any problems yet *crosses fingers*

[Ignition]

*crosses fingers for fire* yeah, they look so pretty it'd be a shame for anything to happen to it xD

[-Dape-]

http://videos.streetfire.net/toprated/2/38f167f9-abb4-4e5f-b91c-981b00399708.htm

Very nice.

http://videos.streetfire.net/toprated/2/f5ab01dd-a84a-4e87-964f-81ccf3071a17.htm

:rofl:

[dirka dirka]

That guy sucks at driving.

[Ignition]

I hope to god that's not his F1, he doesn't deserve it.

[Ignition]

Kyle:
Okay, well I'm staying at a room and bored near the campus it's great, all the meals and internet are included in the rent and it is only a 5 min walk from the campus
so I just park my car at the end of the drive way
and leave it there for the week, until I feel like driving or go home for the weekend / go to work etc..
and I get back from class to day and the man who owns the place I'm staying at meets me at the door
he takes me out and shows me what he did while I was in class
guess what happened:

ExpectDeath:
ran into your car?

Kyle:
yep. backed strait out of the garage and right into the FRONT of my car

ExpectDeath:
jeez.

Kyle:
dented the hood all to shit and bashed out a headlight

ExpectDeath:
fuckk

Kyle:
worst part is it only damaged the spare tire cover on the back of his Jeep worst still:
he doesn't want anything to do with insurance because his wife rolled their car a few years back and they just started to pay regular insurance again.

ExpectDeath:
wow.

Kyle:
but at least he's willing to cover all repairs

ExpectDeath:
I am away from my computer right now.

Kyle:
but there is even a catch to that...

ExpectDeath:
whats that?

Kyle:
I was scheduled to take my car in on the 23rd for a body job any ways, because after all it is a 10 year old car and it shows (rush, chip from the highway etc..) so I have to get this single dent appraised so he can cover that portion, and the head light which is almost more bother then it's worth.
hell, if he wasn't such a swell guy I'd make him pay for my hole body job. but seeing as it's going to be close to 2000$ I don't think I'll stick it on the pour guy

ExpectDeath:
haha

Kyle:
he felt terrible, it really showed


ExpectDeath:
:-p


Kyle:
I'd take pictures but if he sees me taking them he would probably feel even worse

ExpectDeath:
haha oh man

go take them now, its dark out

Kyle:
yeah, I'm in my PJs and I live in Atlantic Canada. it's midnight and it's been raining all day it's probably 10 below freezing.

ExpectDeath:
hahah

Kyle:
plus his window faces the driveway, he'd probably see the flash
tell you what:

ExpectDeath:
haha ohh

Kyle:
I'll take it to school and take them there tomorrow
; )

[nads]

I got a personal tour of Jay Leno's 200+ car garage by Burbank Airport.

[Ignition]

Give me time, I'll have more then him ;)

[†Pray To God†]

Im getting my permit this summer! Cant wait
My parents drive a 2006 Nissan Sentra and a 2005 Nissan Maxima. Both very nice cars.
Unfortunetly, my first car will prob be my grandpa's 1994 Ford Tauros. It aint bad, only has 55,000 miles, but its looks and smells old :shocked:

[Ignition]

Hey Act, you know dirka in real life do you not?

Do the two of you ever go cruzing?

[Ignition]

Just got my baby back from the shop after 2 weeks. Last night she arrived home at 10:45pm 100% rust free with a new headlight and a brand spanking new paint job. I'll have before and after photos up as soon as it stops raining and I can get 'after' photos of the car when its dry.

[Tama Drummer]

K, so I'm a car noob. All I want is a CD player. It's not even my car, but I'm going to be driving it a lot until for a while, probably.
It's either a 2001 or 2003 Toyota Echo, I'm pretty sure 2001 though. Anyway, my mom told me there was only like one CD player that would fit (it's her car) and I think I found what she's talking about, but I'd rather something cheaper, if possible...
http://www.toyotapartspeople.com/SearchProduct.asp?Model=Echo&catid=319679311736127&year=01&productdesc=Compact+Disc+Deck

I just effing hate the radio, and need something. I don't care if it's not amazing. Would something like this allow me to use a cheaper CD player I find, even if it's not compatable with an Echo?
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=4555528&productCategoryId=cat08291&type=product&tab=1&id=1051384099285

[Ignition]

Do you think iPod > CD's?
If you do then I know of a gadget just for you, if you have a caste player that is... I would much rather have 2,000 songs then just 20.

This thing here lets you plug your iPod (or anything that plays music through headphone jacks) into your cars cassette tape player.
http://www.alibaba.com/catalog/11356960/CD_MD_MP3_Cassette_Adapter_With_Car_Converter.html

[Tama Drummer]

Do you think iPod > CD's?
If you do then I know of a gadget just for you, if you have a caste player that is... I would much rather have 2,000 songs then just 20.

This thing here lets you plug your iPod (or anything that plays music through headphone jacks) into your cars cassette tape player.
http://www.alibaba.com/catalog/11356960/CD_MD_MP3_Cassette_Adapter_With_Car_Converter.html

The car doesn't even have a cassette player, and I don't have an iPod... :(
The car is actually really basic. My mom got it used, and it doesn't even have a built in clock I think. The previous owner just has some little battery-powered clock that sticks to wherever you put it.

[Hatchet Klown]

Not a car note, but Sergiy just picked up a 2006 CBR 600 F4i... Besides, everyone knows bikes > cars in terms of enjoyment.

[Ignition]

The car doesn't even have a cassette player, and I don't have an iPod... :(
The car is actually really basic. My mom got it used, and it doesn't even have a built in clock I think. The previous owner just has some little battery-powered clock that sticks to wherever you put it.
Do you have a personal CD, MP3, or even just an old school walk-men? If you do you can get an FM transmitter, it does the same thing as the cassette converter, but instead it just generates it's own FM frequency for your cars radio to pick up.
Not a car note, but Sergiy just picked up a 2006 CBR 600 F4i... Besides, everyone knows bikes > cars in terms of enjoyment.
Better acceleration, and better on gas too!

[Tama Drummer]

Do you have a personal CD, MP3, or even just an old school walk-men? If you do you can get an FM transmitter, it does the same thing as the cassette converter, but instead it just generates it's own FM frequency for your cars radio to pick up.

Damn, I didn't even think of those. I knew there was one for an iPod, but for some reason I never thought that they might be made for other stuff too. No way I'm dishing out $200 on a cd player that's not even for my own car now. :)

[dirka dirka]

Besides, everyone knows bikes > cars in terms of enjoyment.

Car: Two broken ribs, concussion, broken leg in 4 spots, broken arm.
Bike: Dead.

[Ignition]

Honda bikes have airbags.

[Hatchet Klown]

Been riding three years now and I've only dumped the bike at about 5mph due to me completely being a jackass and not paying attention while turning. If you're not an idiot, you'll live and have no injuries. No Injuries > "Two broken ribs, concussion, broken leg in 4 spots, broken arm."

The bike I'm riding around to/from work during these nice days is actually an '06 R1.

[Ignition]

Nice! I know some one who has one of those, and his girlfriend got him a camera mount for the gas tank. yeah he's pretty much asking to die with some of the stuff he does on that thing.

[FiReBrAnD]

I stay away from Motorcycles.. I did too much damage to myself when I had a dirt bike couldn't imagine what would happen on a road.

[Ignition]

Pffft. I'll stick with my petal bike. Back in the day before they filled in the old dirt quarry we had some good dirt ramps, berms, woopdi doos, and other dirt track racing components for BMX, Dirt Jump, and Sprint.

I went off the 3rd table top into the side by side time trial track with a friend and my wheel cought a rock on the lip and I landed with my front wheel almost side ways. I think by now you can Imagen how many flips I did before coming to a stop on my head I was wearing a helmet though.

[dirka dirka]

Honda bikes have airbags.
So do cars.

Been riding three years now and I've only dumped the bike at about 5mph due to me completely being a jackass and not paying attention while turning. If you're not an idiot, you'll live and have no injuries. No Injuries > "Two broken ribs, concussion, broken leg in 4 spots, broken arm."
Not getting into an accident is a different story. The fact that when you get into an accident, the danger is a hundred times worse is the story.

[Ignition]

So do cars.

o_O !??!!?

Rly? that's l3et do0D!

[Ignition]

These are all my "before" photos. As some of you may know I recently got a body, and full paint job done. When It stops raining and I get to wash and wax it I'll get all my "after" photos.

I would also like to point out that old Hondas and some mini vans head lights fade, fog, and yellow over time. I had that problem and tried to polish that out, Then when Dave smashed one with his spare tire. Now I have two brand spkaning new head lights, along with new ultra bright lights.



The two below are pictures of the damage caused by my land lord backing into my car with his brand new jeep.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a70/Kyl02/Car/DSCF2711.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a70/Kyl02/Car/DSCF2710.jpg


This is all stuff that came with the car.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a70/Kyl02/Car/DSCF2708.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a70/Kyl02/Car/DSCF2707.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a70/Kyl02/Car/DSCF2706.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a70/Kyl02/Car/DSCF2704.jpg

[FiReBrAnD]

Looks like you have a Honda Civic hoopty. :p

[Tama Drummer]

These are all my "before" photos. As some of you may know I recently got a body, and full paint job done. When It stops raining and I get to wash and wax it I'll get all my "after" photos.

I'd like to see those then. :) I don't know anything about cars, but I like looking at the stuff people do with them.

Haha, I feel so funny driving around in this. Especially now that I'll be blasting death metal in it... (got an FM transmitter :D).
http://echo.toyota.com.au/TWR/content/static/1940.jpg

Not my car, but almost exactly what it looks like.

[KickAssPlaya]

One of my friend's has that car.. it's really small. But she isn't that big so it suits her. :p

~DTD

[Tama Drummer]

It actually has a lot of room for stuff considering how puny it looks... my whole drum set (gigging set, anyway) easily fits in it.

[Ignition]

Looks like you have a Honda Civic hoopty. :p
A hoo...wa??
Especially now that I'll be blasting death metal in it... (got an FM transmitter :D).
Glad I could help.

Trust me Tama, I'm much more excited to see what it'll look like all cleaned up now that I've had it re-done.

[Ignition]

Screw you Dirka...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4UJ2yLI31c&mode=related&search=

[dirka dirka]

you mean.. you love me.. my car

[KickAssPlaya]

I want an Evo 8 MR

Or whatever the hell that was. :p

~KAP

[Ignition]

you mean.. you love me.. my car

I think the only part that is really appealing to me is the 0-60, and the fact that it wont let go of the road. He was doing something like 80 around a turn with one wheel in the air and it still held on. For that, and that reason alone I will consider an Evo.

Could you fill me in with some statistics of slightly older models? will a 3-4 year old Lancer Turbo still be able to pull that off?

"one finger power sliding!" -at this point I was cracking up.

[kegsworth]

I have yet to get any pictures of my new ride.

I gotta get on it . . .

[Ignition]

Still waiting...

[KickAssPlaya]

Still waiting...

~KAP

[Dape1]

Anyone got any new video links for cars (lambos, ect) on motorways or anything?

[Ignition]

If you look up I had a video clip posted. It's a portion of top gear where they push an Evo 8 to out preform a Lambo.

[Dape1]

One finger powersliding, lol.

Very nice video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m06_tR8DoxM&NR=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-ppGiwc0wQ&mode=related&search=

R1 with turbo, pretty neat.

[Lonely Tylenol]

Help! Looking for a car to get me to college!

Looking at the local papers for a decent car to buy that isn't overpriced at the dealer's. Found two that I'm particularly interested in, but I'm not sure which one to buy!

The first car is a 1997 Nissan Altima, in good condition and with automatic everything (or so the ad says). Priced at $3200.

The second is a 1992 Cadillac (doesn't specify on whether it's a Seville or Brougham model), ad says almost nothing about the car actually, except that it's been kept in good condition. Priced at $3500.

Now, the prospective buyer in me is saying the 1997 Nissan Altima is a decent car model, gets good mileage and runs quite well, all at a fairly cheap price. The child in me, however, wants to cruise around in a freakin' Cadillac!

Which car would be better? I'm not that big on autos and I don't really NEED anything too flashy, but it's a Cadillac! Come on!

Should I do what's right or what's expedient here? Should I even get a car at all (I don't need one for a few more months anyway)?

Edit: I'm seeing some cheaper models in the papers here too, but nothing particularly good... I'll edit with anything else I find.

[ACHANGEL]

Is this a post were you tell what cars you own i have a few classics like a 71 chevel and 69 mustange a few more but they dont run
:D

[Ignition]

Help! Looking for a car to get me to college!

Looking at the local papers for a decent car to buy that isn't overpriced at the dealer's. Found two that I'm particularly interested in, but I'm not sure which one to buy!

The first car is a 1997 Nissan Altima, in good condition and with automatic everything (or so the ad says). Priced at $3200.

The second is a 1992 Cadillac (doesn't specify on whether it's a Seville or Brougham model), ad says almost nothing about the car actually, except that it's been kept in good condition. Priced at $3500.

Now, the prospective buyer in me is saying the 1997 Nissan Altima is a decent car model, gets good mileage and runs quite well, all at a fairly cheap price. The child in me, however, wants to cruise around in a freakin' Cadillac!

Which car would be better? I'm not that big on autos and I don't really NEED anything too flashy, but it's a Cadillac! Come on!

Should I do what's right or what's expedient here? Should I even get a car at all (I don't need one for a few more months anyway)?

Edit: I'm seeing some cheaper models in the papers here too, but nothing particularly good... I'll edit with anything else I find.

Go for the import. Domestic tend not to hold them selfs together as well after the 10 year mark. I would personally not buy a car under $4,000 simply because they tend to be more expensive for the better condition they are in (but where as I'm Canadian the price may be close).

I would actually recommend you look at a Toyota or Honda before the Catty because the large lugsury(sp) domestics tend to make selling points of weight and horse power. Neither of which is good on a students monthly gas bill.

That's why I'm even going to recommend a 2 door before a 4 door, simply because if you don't need the extra weight then don't get it.


When looking at a new vehicle I would recommend you look for rust, that's going to be your biggest problem when looking to resale. If it's already started simply maintaining the vehicle will not stop it from further damaging it, unless large amounts of time or money are spent repairing it. Timing belts are one other thing that tend to go after every 100,000Km. Be sure to confirm that the undercoating is still adiquit for the next winter, some of these sleazy car guys brining out the cars with no undercoating in the summer months. Finlay in imports you want to check to see if the catalytic converter is still good or getting bad, which tends to happen around the 10 year 200,000Km mark any ways.

One of the best selling points your going to be looking for is the age to millage ratio on older vehicles. That and the amount of visible rust.

[Ignition]

So a friend of my fathers came over in his 20 year old Porcha to take a ride in my fathers brand new s2000. Kinda funny I thought. Any ways it's sitting parked out front so I decided to take some photos of it, it's not a very nice day out so the lighting is kinda gloomy. If any one is interested I can post them here.

[KickAssPlaya]

So I ended up getting the 2001 Ford Ranger from my parents for a 1 G. I had 1600 saved.. so I have a couple hundred to play with for a system and speakers.. wanna go check my thread and help me out? :p

~KAP

[Tama Drummer]

So a friend of my fathers came over in his 20 year old Porcha to take a ride in my fathers brand new s2000. Kinda funny I thought. Any ways it's sitting parked out front so I decided to take some photos of it, it's not a very nice day out so the lighting is kinda gloomy. If any one is interested I can post them here.

If you still have those pics, post them. :) I've always liked how Porsche cars look. And the Lotus Elise.

[Ignition]

It's kinda late tonight but if I think of it to morrow I'm sure they are some where in my 20 GB of photos on my external hard-drive.

[Excaliber]

I eventually want to get a nice photography camera when I go off to college...
In a few years that is...

[Ignition]

Yep. They are pretty fun.