What Do You Drive?

UZi

Here be my the 68' Ford Falcon Sprint, Notice it has the Vinyl top, these are super rare.

It's currently in the shop right now, im doing some work on it.

And yes, it can beat your **** Mustangs. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->

<span style='color:white'>Refer to the original point regarding our bandwith.</span>

Depot

Falcons rock UZi. Can't you shoehorn a 289 into one of them?

UZi

<!--QuoteBegin-kwikloader+Feb 5 2005, 11:39 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (kwikloader @ Feb 5 2005, 11:39 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Falcons rock UZi. Can't you shoehorn a 289 into one of them? <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Already been done ****! <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->

Thats not counting the sound system. All that money man****ing paid off. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->

Depot

Kool on the 289 sittin in there UZi! As to the sound system, I can't relate - my ride has a stock system and I cant use it much above half-volume. <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/sad-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->

Talesin

Bah. I was showing how the new one is an attempt at a pre-riced POS, compared to how a Mustang *should* look. The prior comment was at Flint for posting a pic of a car he just liked.

UZi

<!--QuoteBegin-Talesin+Feb 5 2005, 01:05 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Talesin @ Feb 5 2005, 01:05 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Bah. I was showing how the new one is an attempt at a pre-riced POS, compared to how a Mustang *should* look. The prior comment was at Flint for posting a pic of a car he just liked. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Falcons were the basis for Stangs, Note, I have Mustang parts under the hood, but other then that Falcons have their own awe to them and style. Their latest attempt to make it look like a classic has failed! They need to make it look like classic.

Personally, I like being different, Stangs are like ****, everyone has one. Not everyone has a tricked out Falcon Sprint. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->

Depot

I had a '65 Comet Cyclone with a High Performance 289 and a Hurst 4-speed decades ago ... another sleeper like the Falcon. <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->

Ricey

I'll post my 250HP Civic LX Engine soon, gotta tune it more./

Talesin

*shudder*

Diablus

Nisan Sentra 94 5 speed. It's Tan too

Kouji_San

<img src='http://www.cmd.tech.nhl.nl/users/borgm200/toscana.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
<b><span style='color:white'>Daihatsu Charade, 16v Toscana</span></b>

Lt_Patch

Ahh, enough of the cars!
Seeing as I'm limited to what the UK's licensing people say I can ride, Here's a piccy of my ride (Ride in the literal sense)
(BTW this has been taken from the SYM website, as I can't be arsed to upload a piccy via PSDN)
<img src='http://www.symscooters.co.uk/joyride125_bike_1.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' />

And here's the official line on it... (Again, quoth the SYM website...)

Joyride 125

pleasure tripper

Equally as impressive as its bigger brother the 125 has the proven four valve engine that is frugal yet smooth and powerful. Badged as a ‘Laverda’ in Italy, the Joyride has got be good!


Now THAT's my ride!

Cyndane

Definately shuddering at the thought of a "250" hp civic. lol :-)

Talesin

Also chuckling at the whole concept of VTEC, given that it's just a set of slip-pins that lock into place at 3000 rpms, and alter your cam timing for better mid-range power. Which can be done more efficiently with a dynamic tuning rig, adjusting the cams on the fly. You don't get the dramatic engine-goes-nuts effect... instead, you simply have that power through your entire curve. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->

An update on the Mirage swap. I've located a '90 Eclipse GS (Turbo), and the owner wants to sell it for a grand. I may be able to talk him down, as the turbo is frozen. But I was planning to go with a 16 or 20g turbo anyway. Just not this soon. :b Also, it has 'clutch problems', as one of his friends installed a new clutch... apparently a performance part. But it has problems going into first now, most likely due to the clutch not disengaging fully. I suspect that the friend either misaligned the gap on it (difficult, given it still runs), or simply didn't FULLY bleed the clutch line. So there's air in it, preventing the upgraded clutch (ACT 2100 or 2600 most likely) from fully disengaging, given the stiffer splines.
From what the owner said, it'll burn oil for a quart or so after an oil change, then stop. This is weird, and leads me to think he might not have a clue. No leaks from engine or tranny, if he's not fibbing.
Also, the power steering system may have a minor leak... not a problem, given that the steering stuff will be staying in the Eclipse, which I may sell off as a project car. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->

Ricey

I riced it out, because I had 50 extra bucks, hehe **** **** wing! I WANT MY SPOILER BACK!! Touring at that <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->

<a href='http://digitalrpg.com/dave/civic' target='_blank'>http://digitalrpg.com/dave/civic</a> (REMINDS SELF TO HIDE CAR)

It only has 250 because I don't have enough money for a turbo, and I'd rather not make a home-made one.

Shockeh

I thought for a second you'd have a Type R then Ricey, at which point I'd be insanely jealous.

Currently? Peugeot 206 LX.

Later this year, if everything goes to plan? Astra 2.0 Turbo

duvel

i've got a citroën bx diesel from '91

Tonee

Astra 1.4

Mods;
exhaust
air filter
sound system (not installed)
and bags of nothing in the boot (nest mod ever)

Next car - Civic 1.4 18v, if i don't go to Uni

pardzh

<!--QuoteBegin-Quaunaut+Feb 3 2005, 10:32 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Quaunaut @ Feb 3 2005, 10:32 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> This'll be mine in a few years(not my car, but same model/year):

<img src='http://images.automotive.com/review_images/96camr_.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />

Sure, its a camry, but DAMN this thing can pick up and move if you hit the gas on it. V8 engine, EVERYTHING as good as new, MPG at about 28. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
They make V8 Camry's?

Far as I know, they're a stock 4, and you can get a 6 for extra $$$, but an 8?

Cyndane

What modifications do you have done to get 250.. last I checked Civics only came with 130 at best stock.. and unless you rebuilt the motor.. I don't see 250 coming out of that little 1.4L ... perhaps 1.6 <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->

Talesin

Woo! Pictures of my little car on the first page. The cameraphone my new plan came with was broken... they say it'll be replaced by tomorrow afternoon. :b I should be able to get a few better pictures then. (At least, ones without the dust cover still on)

CplDavis

<!--QuoteBegin-pardzh+Feb 9 2005, 08:34 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (pardzh @ Feb 9 2005, 08:34 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Quaunaut+Feb 3 2005, 10:32 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Quaunaut @ Feb 3 2005, 10:32 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> This'll be mine in a few years(not my car, but same model/year):

<img src='http://images.automotive.com/review_images/96camr_.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />

Sure, its a camry, but DAMN this thing can pick up and move if you hit the gas on it. V8 engine, EVERYTHING as good as new, MPG at about 28. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
They make V8 Camry's?

Far as I know, they're a stock 4, and you can get a 6 for extra $$$, but an 8? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
I have a toyota camery XLE with V6,

It has power everything, and a sun roof.

I love the car, Ive never had any problems with it... Ever.


My whole family drives toyotas, camrys or avalons.

never had any problems with any of them even up in the 160,000 mile range,
<!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
cant say that for the american cars we used to own.

Depot

Anybody out there drive a souped up ricer? Let's see some hawt pix! <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->

Cyndane

I believe I did post my car.. I suppose it isn't considered a ricer when you don't have any body modifications done other then rims and tinted windows. Although the engine is very much not stock. (Sadly since it is winter, it is sitting in a garage at the moment)

Depot

<!--QuoteBegin-WoTLanfear+Feb 20 2005, 11:22 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (WoTLanfear @ Feb 20 2005, 11:22 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I believe I did post my car.. I suppose it isn't considered a ricer when you don't have any body modifications done other then rims and tinted windows. Although the engine is very much not stock. (Sadly since it is winter, it is sitting in a garage at the moment) <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Yeah you did, I was just hoping to see some radical photos. Heck, other than my BBS's my car is totally stock. <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->

My bro (when he used to live in upstate N.Y.) used to put his good car up on blocks every winter, and drive his clunker in the snow. <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->

Cyndane

I should whip out the digital camera and take pics of my clunker.. even that isn't completey stock woot! :-)

Talesin

Donor car obtained. Looking this good, it's almost a shame that the chassis is headed for the junkheap. Hopefully I'll be able to find someone who wants to build their own Eclipse, and/or just needs a body, cheap.

Known down sides:
Turbo is frozen (was going to be replaced anyway)
Clutch master/slave needs replacement BADLY
Power steering pump leaking (onto alternator, fix or swap ASAP)
Front motor mount blown (not used in swap)
Minor oil leak/seep from cam cover

Down sides only now noted:
Engine is giving out white smoke both from the exhaust, as well as just under the cam cover for some reason. Compression/leakdown test came back with an ungodly 2% leakage (new cars usually have between 3-6%, and this is 15 years old!) except on the #3 cylinder, which had a 6-8% leak, as well as weak compression. Assuming that the head gasket has ruptured to the edge (instead of another cylinder), minor and easy fix. I'm wondering how the hell he got it to pass smog. But it's on record. Hopefully it wasn't just a hookup.
<img src='http://www.fenrisweb.com/~talesin/Eclipse-Front.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' /><img src='http://www.fenrisweb.com/~talesin/Eclipse-Back.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />

Depot

@WoTLanfear: Please take some pix for us.

@Talesin: You remind me of my younger "gearhead" days, when I had 2 older Corvettes and wrecked them both. <i>Speed kills!</i>

Slightly off topic: DO Europeans get to watch the Daytona 500 on TV? Or is there no interest in NASCAR outside of the U.S? It's on tv now ... <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->

Talesin

The difference is, my Mirage'll be showing Corvettes the back bumper, once this is all taken care of. But y'know... live fast, die young, and leave a fine mist.

DruBo

I had an eclipse too. But thanks to some considerable flooding, the chassis rusted all to hell and I didn't notice it until one day when I hit a pothole and the <b>muffler fell off.</b>

Sold it to the auto-body guy for $900. Currently carless.