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Originally Posted by privated
my old 2002 mbz c320 still in very good shape...however, thinking to get the porsche or newer mbz e350....
Bnzfixr, is there any good for purchasing a buyback mbz car from a dealer or auctions? Appreciate |
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Originally Posted by YorkToros27
No, he does not use it for a Limo service.
It's his daily driver. He says it gives a "air of success". I'll take pictures of our families other vehicles later... Right now, I'm just off to hockey. |
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Originally Posted by RawImpact
use peice of paper and write your hofo username, include it in your pictures. (dont mean to be a d*** or anything, but i call bull).
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Originally Posted by SANYO200
I drive a 2006 Pontiac G6
Knock on wood - absolutely no problems - not even an alignment since I bought the car in October 2005. Very comfy! Good gas mileage(for a mid-size) but really stinks in the city. |
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Originally Posted by MikeHunt2099
Unless he/they have drivers, should have gotten a Bentley.
Bentley's you drive, Rolls you get driven in. |
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Originally Posted by edkwon
You're close, but thats not quite right, the expression goes
The Rolls Phantom you drive, the Maybach you get driven in. The Phantom is actually a quite nice car to drive, believe it or not http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJEx-xUHe94 |
| "You drive a Bentley, but you are driven in a Rolls-Royce," opined John Crawford, the Public Relations Director for Rolls Royce and Bentley Motor Cars in North America, when asked about the differences between both brands. |
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Originally Posted by BeaverLiquor
mine black '07 impreza 5 speed wagon
the others grey '07 mazda3 sport auto |
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Originally Posted by Smeech
update with my latest addition to the car..look for the shiney object underneath the car
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Originally Posted by Tylerc161
Here is the most recent pics
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Originally Posted by 91RS
I wants to be able to weave in traffic like teh Fast and Furious!
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Originally Posted by Tylerc161
Thats NOT my objective, but im assuming you're pretty redneck considering you have a South flag, a new camaro, and a 3rd gen camaro all in your sig (not to mention your lack of spelling correctly); which also brings me to assume you hate Hondas or anything to do with imports. Am I right? Perhaps that was your reasoning for the Fast and the Furious joke.
If you'll notice one BIG difference between the fast and the furious and me its that im not a ricer. I dont have R34 kits all over my car with a million stickers and cheap ebay parts. I spent the extra money for the NICE accessories and tried to make my car a CLEAN ride, not a riced out POS. Oh, and dont be too upset when my 4 cylinder STOCK could woop the **** out of 3rd gen camaro such as in your sig. |
Jk man, that's one nice and clean ride! I like that CF hood look, like it's been worn out! Nice!!
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Originally Posted by Tylerc161
Thats NOT my objective, but im assuming you're pretty redneck considering you have a South flag, a new camaro, and a 3rd gen camaro all in your sig (not to mention your lack of spelling correctly); which also brings me to assume you hate Hondas or anything to do with imports. Am I right? Perhaps that was your reasoning for the Fast and the Furious joke.
If you'll notice one BIG difference between the fast and the furious and me its that im not a ricer. I dont have R34 kits all over my car with a million stickers and cheap ebay parts. I spent the extra money for the NICE accessories and tried to make my car a CLEAN ride, not a riced out POS. Oh, and dont be too upset when my 4 cylinder STOCK could woop the **** out of 3rd gen camaro such as in your sig. |
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Originally Posted by B0000rt
The engine police called, your engine is mounted the wrong way!
Jk man, that's one nice and clean ride! I like that CF hood look, like it's been worn out! Nice!!I don't particularly like your choice in Motor oil though. GC, Amsoil, Redline or RP or go home! |
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Originally Posted by 91RS
You have a little more HP, but I have a little more torque.
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Originally Posted by jPoD
I love the Camry Hybrid
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Originally Posted by Sfkn2
Wow, the pics from the N95 is great!!
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Originally Posted by mickeyyeety
Nothing special, but here goes....
Pics taken by Nokia N95 07 Camry Hybrid 08 Subaru Outback 2.5 Limited mickey |
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Originally Posted by AgeNt B
I going to be getting my license soon and I mite get 1 of 3 cars depending on my parent's mood. 1) My mom's 2005 Cr-v(if she winds up getting a new car by then) 2) My uncle's 1993 Dodge Caravan 4WD 3) My sister's 1995 Ford Windstar
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just trying to be optimistic.
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Originally Posted by Skylinepilot
On the bright side you don't have to consider option 4)Getting a job and paying for it yourself.
I don't see a problem with kids receiving a free car as long as they don't complain about it. And no, I'm not saying you are complaining just trying to be optimistic. |
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Originally Posted by jPoD
I'm sure you're used to it, living in the OC.
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Originally Posted by Skylinepilot
Used to it? Yes.
Given a first car? No. But the reason I am ok with teens being given cars (or money for cars) is because I know working and going to school is hard to do and there was a lot of study time lost due to working. Considering you are that age only once, I would have also liked to hang out with friends than working for peanuts. At least its a humbling life lesson. |
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Originally Posted by Tylerc161
Just for my sake as one last reply to the matter; I would still win.
My car weighs ~2300lbs. 183whp, 162wtq (to the ground mind you), would even get your 3rd gen from a DIG, even though you have more tq. Lets put it this way, 3rd gen camaro's are slower then (early)4th gen ones correct? LT1's? Im sure all would agree. Well I pull a LT1. MAYYYYYBE if you were full bolt on geared, and tuned we'd be even, but not til then. BUT: I dont care to be made look like a ricer with arguing with any of you about how my Honda > * so consider that my last post on the matter. |
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Originally Posted by jPoD
I wasnt implying that you were or were not given a first car. I meant the fact that your geographic location is a prime place for kids who would complain about it.
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Originally Posted by Sfkn2
I'd eat both the Prelude and the Camaro.. but that's besides the point.
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Originally Posted by Sfkn2
Are you comparing those numbers with my car?
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Originally Posted by dsigma6
Don't confuse what a motor vehicle can do with what you can do.
Your car would eat the Prelude and Camaro. Your car (Mass produced, readily available to anyone) F your "mods." |
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Originally Posted by Skylinepilot
No worries, I got you the first time
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Originally Posted by 91RS
He's talking to me. I wasn't going to bother replying because I really don't believe his 180hp can beat an LT1. Besides, I said what I had to say when I replied the first time.
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Originally Posted by Tylerc161
There isint a LT1 I havnt raced that I've lost to in my area. I've raced about 3.
And to add to the fact, my header was ordered and will be here in 4 weeks. That will put me just over 200whp and 175wtq (after tune). LT1s only make 275 at the fly, which is about 255 at the ground; with their much added weight does it not make sence. I've raced all 3 from rolls (street) so as you would see I have some advantage I guess. Now I'll admit, early 4th gen's from a dig are harder to get, seeing as some can run 13.9 with a good driver. Then the late 4th's I cannot beat (LS1). |
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Originally Posted by jPoD
I dont understand that...Why dont you just buy a nice car?
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Originally Posted by jPoD
obviously you.
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Originally Posted by jPoD
Not really. I dont see a point. I personally find car 'modding' ridiculously excessive.
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Originally Posted by jPoD
Not really. I dont see a point. I personally find car 'modding' ridiculously excessive.
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Originally Posted by perzbenz
Its my lifestyle and my hobby.
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Originally Posted by clauretano
A lot of people find house 'modding' ridiculously excessive as well.
Don't knock on it just because it isn't what you like to spend your money on. Some people drop cash on wild home theatre setups, or on a really nice house, or on a sweet education.. what is so wrong about spending money to make a car unique? |
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Originally Posted by jPoD
I wasnt aware that car modding constituted as a 'lifestyle'.
I will knock it because I have every right to express my opinion. Spending money on a nice house or a good education serves more of a purpose than on car parts. JMO. |
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Originally Posted by perzbenz
Its a lifestyle when cars become your business. I am in the industry.
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Originally Posted by jPoD
Spending money on a nice house or a good education serves more of a purpose than on car parts. JMO.
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Originally Posted by clauretano
Some people just do it as a hobby (me).
yes, I know investing 15k dollars (no labor included in that price.. because I've done _all_ the work myself) into a Protege5 is a bit ludicrous to some, but the car is a blast to drive and no new car compares (they've all gotten too heavy) to the dynamics of driving this car.. yes I know it adds no value to the car and such, but the excessive maintenance on the car doesn't hurt... the car looks positively new with 90k miles on it, inside and out ..plus it's a hobby in another way in that I use the car for racing.. autocross and track days are so fun! |
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Originally Posted by jPoD
Not really. I dont see a point. I personally find car 'modding' ridiculously excessive.
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Originally Posted by crowesfan
That's because you're not a car enthusiast like we are, we're passionate about modding our cars, it's our hobby. Car modding is expensive when we are working on euro cars, domestic and JDM are cheaper to mod therefore cost is relative. I mod my car to stand out from all the other stock models as mine. It is an extension of my artistic endeavor and I enjoy admiring it as well.
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Originally Posted by Sfkn2
The P5 is a fun car (I had one.. search on the forums and you'll find pics!), but I don't know if I'd throw $15k on it... How well do you do in that car?
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Originally Posted by Skylinepilot
That's just silly, you don't have to mod a car in order to be a car enthusiast.
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Also had a magazine shoot for a Japanese magazine this morning
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Originally Posted by crowesfan
Ok, you're right, wrong terminology, I should have said you're not as fanatical about cars as we are.
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Originally Posted by mike5411
headers? since it looks shiney near the front wheels?
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Originally Posted by Smeech
yep, added long tubes and had it tuned. 362rwhp/362rwtq for now, until I get the Fast90, 90MM throttle body, 3.91s and a cam this fall.
I also picked up a DD, 2006 Sonata, but don't have any pics.. |
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Originally Posted by perzbenz
If anyone was at Hot Import Nights Los Angeles... I took home Hottest Benz
Also had a magazine shoot for a Japanese magazine this morning |
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Originally Posted by crowesfan
I do have something artistic but your tone dissuade me, how about this Jr? if you show yours then I shall comply.
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Originally Posted by Skylinepilot
I have already shown mine, it is in my signature. I really don't care to see your car, nor see you post in here. I am slightly amazed at your arrogance and your condescending nature that is also hypocritical.
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Originally Posted by spdyevo02
Perzbenz your car is definitly sick. i do the same thing as you and believe the same things that you are saying. i build my car so that it is unique from anything else out there and i don't mind spending the money on it cause it is what i enjoy. Are you with a team or just by yourself? i am with Team Hybrid so i have probably seen your car at shows.
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Originally Posted by perzbenz
Aha, im with europrojektz. Hank, Mike sam, and d. huang know me. Were you @ HINLA?
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Originally Posted by Smeech
yep, added long tubes and had it tuned. 362rwhp/362rwtq for now, until I get the Fast90, 90MM throttle body, 3.91s and a cam this fall.
I also picked up a DD, 2006 Sonata, but don't have any pics.. |
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Originally Posted by Skylinepilot
Smeech, have you taken your car to the track yet? I am pretty sure you ran your GT on the quarter mile before, right?
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Originally Posted by Smeech
Nah not yet.
I took the stang to infineon once a few years back... only ran twice and did 14.4x@98...I think it was stock, maybe a catback back then. If I took the gto now, I'd be happy with high 12s around 108mph... |
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Originally Posted by fearthedreadlox
Wow the riced out benz actually don't look as bad as I would have thought reading from the posts.
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Originally Posted by spdyevo02
yah i was and i show with them..
here is a pic from HIN SD |
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Originally Posted by Smeech
Nah not yet.
I took the stang to infineon once a few years back... only ran twice and did 14.4x@98...I think it was stock, maybe a catback back then. If I took the gto now, I'd be happy with high 12s around 108mph... |
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Originally Posted by perzbenz
Aha, yep. Iv seen your car around at shows. ****ing Chula Vista show, I was sooo pissed I lost. Its funny because the same car that beat me there... I took him out @ HIN LA
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Originally Posted by Sfkn2
Let me know when you're ready. I want to try my Evo there, too.
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Originally Posted by 91RS
What's wrong with Mobil 1? According to technilube.com, it is not hydrocracked.
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Though this girl will never see the track, so we'll never know!
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Originally Posted by Skylinepilot
Congrats on the new car B0000rt
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Originally Posted by clauretano
lol people love those jdm squash air fresheners. I've seen group buys pop up on all sorts of car forums for them haha
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Originally Posted by Dain
Well you have to be well educated on a DSM to really comprehend the probs. 7 bolt motors are what are prone to Crankwalk. all 95-99 DSMs had 7bolts and some 92.5-94 DSMs had them too. ANY car can crankwalk, just something with the desing of a 7bolt does it haha.
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Originally Posted by clauretano
I'd definitely call it a good engine. Aren't the Evos pushing over 900whp (as well as the stock ones of course) running the 'oldie but goodie' 4G63?
I'd pay good money to have the engine in my car. My engine (Mazda FS-DE 2.0 .. from back in the MX-6/Probe days, then the 626, and laid to rest with the 3rd gen Protege) pops if you boost it much over 200whp (which to be fair is double the stock wheel horsepower). silly weak rods and pistons, and an ancient engine overall |
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Originally Posted by 661omar
I drive a 2004 BMW 325i... have an enormous amount of miles on it and it still drives like a dream. Best car I've ever owned. I'd like ti think that I'd still be able to stick to BMW when the time comes for my next one.
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Originally Posted by Dain
Only probs with Evos right now are the trannies |
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Originally Posted by Caligula
I have heard a lot of conflicting things on BMW's and longevity.
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Originally Posted by 661omar
I will admit that I have had a few problems.... Examples include the outside mirrors malfunctioning, the Anti theft alarm malfunctioning however, I did experience most of those during the warranty period = no cost to me.
Since then, it's been only wear and tear related repairs due to the fact that I do a lot of driving for work. So I wouldn't classify them as longevity issues. All in all, it's a great car to drive; it retains its value better than most other cars... |
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Originally Posted by Sfkn2
Yes, that's what most people think. The tranny in the Evos are fine.
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Originally Posted by CellphoneFreaks
I drive a 2005 cadillac cts. love the ride!
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Originally Posted by dsigma6
If only the CTS was really a Cadillac.
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. But, since I bought a bmw e60 recently and the CTS just sitting in my garage waiting to be trade in
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Originally Posted by dsigma6
If only the CTS was really a Cadillac.
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Originally Posted by B0000rt
RWD, Nurburgring tuned, available 400hp V8.
You're right, it's not really a Cadillac of old, FWD, poor handling, too much torque steer, but it's a NEW Cadillac CTS is nothing like the Catera man! I don't know how you could put those two in the same sentence! Catera was horrible exercise of badge engineering, like the Cadillac Cimarron... The new CTS is smoking, though my only complaint is the grill looks too big. BTW I wouldn't call the CTS, "compact" it's a mid sizer that's aimed to compete with the 5-series! BLS is Caddy's "compact" car.. Can't wait to see the new V8 Ultra that will replace the Northstar, and debut with the DTS/STS replacement.. |
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Originally Posted by dsigma6
Glad you didn't take my comment as an attack! I don't mind the CTS, but it's sort of like the new Catera...never got respect from the old Cadillac crowd. The new CTS is lookin' pretty sweet, huh?
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That's right, the new CTS looks bigger and meaner, you can tell they are marketing for a younger crowd, I mean their designs are more up to date and the quality are comparing to European automobiles, to me that's a good direction. Again, thanks for your comment
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Originally Posted by CellphoneFreaks
Catera is more like a entry level vehicle, but the CTS is quite powerful and that's right, tuned by Germans! Too bad too many problems with it, I bought it brand new 2005 and already got 2 factory recalls and it's still having the same problems.... I realized you have to get the V-series instead of the regular model for the quality or may be I'm just bad luck with this one.
What I mean by compact is comparing to my brother's bmw 3 series and my friend's c-class, which they all fall into Europe sports compact model. CTS does have the most room, front and back, plus I love the design, much more tougher than a 3's or a c's. By the way, when you mention BLS, I checked online only available in Europe right? Very interesting. Thanks for your comments! |
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Originally Posted by B0000rt
RWD, Nurburgring tuned, available 400hp V8.
You're right, it's not really a Cadillac of old, FWD, poor handling, too much torque steer, but it's a NEW Cadillac |
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Originally Posted by dsigma6
Dude! We never mentioned CTS-V! That's a whole other animal.
Cheater! If I could find one in good condition, I'd take a '91 STS over any new Cadillac (you probably don't believe me). However, I'd take an early 2000's DTS gladly. BTW, I loved the torque steer on the '91 lol. 275 ft/lbs torque felt nice! Here's my old white diamond '91 on 17" chrome DTS wheels and those beautiful Vogue's... http://memimage.cardomain.net/membe...160_54_full.jpg Of course, this appeals only to the select few. : P |
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Originally Posted by Skylinepilot
Wow, still getting 36mpg with mods? amazing!
Its amazing how Imprezas and evos have really made a presence at auto-x and rally-x events this decade. The WRX's can actually obtain a good boxer rumble with just a catback. The deep rumble noise they make is because of the unequal length headers they have. But there are a lot on the street running catless. Performance wise it actually helps quite a bit since running catless relieves a lot of back pressure off the turbo. |
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Originally Posted by dsigma6
I can't believe that's HER truck!!
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This was her truck before I got her the bus.Gotta love a woman thats into Mustangs,Trucks and Diesels 
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Originally Posted by The Mac Ace
whiskey
tango foxtrot... is that a ford engine in that volvo?!? |
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Originally Posted by Skylinepilot
Hmmm Turbo on the Lightning eh
HP/Tq Figures? Timeslips? Just wondering |
my turbo makes so much heat under there. That's why I don't use the mitsu rain guard.|
Originally Posted by clauretano
I joined the thread probably in the spring and can't say I've seen them. Pics of any of the cars in your sig would be welcome
P.s. since I like asking evo drivers this.. does the hood on my car make you want to kill me? So far 7 out of 9 laughed and called me a ricer. I got the hood because it's functional my turbo makes so much heat under there. That's why I don't use the mitsu rain guard.Plus if I was a ricer I would probably have left it unpainted (it's a full carbon fiber hood, frame and all), and I wouldn't have spent the money on Fiber Images. Plus there is power to back up the looks, unlike what most people call a ricer. my feelings won't be hurt either way, I just like to collect sample data :P |
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Originally Posted by clauretano
I joined the thread probably in the spring and can't say I've seen them. Pics of any of the cars in your sig would be welcome
P.s. since I like asking evo drivers this.. does the hood on my car make you want to kill me? So far 7 out of 9 laughed and called me a ricer. I got the hood because it's functional my turbo makes so much heat under there. That's why I don't use the mitsu rain guard.Plus if I was a ricer I would probably have left it unpainted (it's a full carbon fiber hood, frame and all), and I wouldn't have spent the money on Fiber Images. Plus there is power to back up the looks, unlike what most people call a ricer. my feelings won't be hurt either way, I just like to collect sample data :P |
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Originally Posted by Sfkn2
I don't mind that hood. It's pretty cool, but I think you should still put the waterguard in there.
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Originally Posted by vinvam
sfkn2's got some history with the preludes
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Originally Posted by Sfkn2
Wirelessly posted (P990: Opera/9.50 (J2ME/MIDP; Opera Mini/4.0.9751/208; U; en))
I picked up an SW20 a while ago. Just a dd, n/a. That's a good looking Prelude. I used to frequent preludeonline.com and bayareaprelude.com - but don't be surprised if you see pics of the construction of the angel eyes. I'm not really on other Prelude sites, but the pics have been posted by others. |
I could've moved on to a different car by now, but I've gotten to the point now that I will likely keep the Prelude until the wheels fall off, even if I do find a better one down the line. I'm on preludeonline.com as well (been a moderator there since '01, under SN "Jacques"), admin at www.stlpreludeclub.com, and frequent honda-tech.com (they have a large autocross/track following). I guess I should do a search of pics of the "angel eyes"!
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Originally Posted by jsarino
Thanks for the compliment.
I could've moved on to a different car by now, but I've gotten to the point now that I will likely keep the Prelude until the wheels fall off, even if I do find a better one down the line. I'm on preludeonline.com as well (been a moderator there since '01, under SN "Jacques"), admin at www.stlpreludeclub.com, and frequent honda-tech.com (they have a large autocross/track following). I guess I should do a search of pics of the "angel eyes"! |
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Originally Posted by kubus_stroinski
I drive a 1991 Camaro RS with a LS1 motor and T56 tranny sitting on C6 rims
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I love all the improvements they made on the new models.. so nice!
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Originally Posted by 91RS
Sup, man! I didn't know you were on here to! I'm compuwiz1937 on TGO.
I haven't put up a picture of my car in a while. |
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Originally Posted by kubus_stroinski
I drive a 1991 Camaro RS with a LS1 motor and T56 tranny sitting on C6 rims
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Originally Posted by 91RS
Sup, man! I didn't know you were on here to! I'm compuwiz1937 on TGO.
I haven't put up a picture of my car in a while. |
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Originally Posted by kubus_stroinski
I drive a 1991 Camaro RS with a LS1 motor and T56 tranny sitting on C6 rims
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Originally Posted by jsarino
What kind of mods do you have on the Galant?
Edit: Not sure why my sig sometimes show on some posts, and disappears in other posts. *scratches head* |
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Originally Posted by jsarino
What kind of mods do you have on the Galant?
Edit: Not sure why my sig sometimes show on some posts, and disappears in other posts. *scratches head* |
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Originally Posted by Baldilocks
Your signature only appears ONCE per page.
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Originally Posted by MrJaYdEeOnE
I'm too lazy to type them all out but here is a list on another forum where I am currently car of the month
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Originally Posted by R3ADi7
just got this last weekend for 6K. it has 106K miles on it and the engine is just awesome. my 98 firebird formula. the paint looks a little weird but its just some condensation.
my LS1 |
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