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The Car Thread :)
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Posted by: Bix VT
sweet. I hear good things about the 351c motor. and I loooove the 69-70 fastback look of the mustang. one of my favorite body styles right here:
http://www.mustangclub.fi/pics/69kananoja.jpg
Posted by: harpyhater
Yep, that's the monster... Yellow though... he had the black hood too, but he also had a matching spoiler about 3" off the decklid.
Posted by: Bobaroo
omg omg omg omg!
http://autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?c...rdist=18#vdptop
Posted by: harpyhater
meh... crackerjack toy
buy this instead
http://www.cars-on-line.com/20852.html
Posted by: SpecOpsHoov
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Did you get my PM?
Posted by: Spork Lover
it's gotta be a typo... but the carfax is clean
Posted by: Gerbilo
yeah... if it's too good to be true, it probably is...
Posted by: Bobaroo
Yea i know something has to be wrong. There was also a 1996 A4 with 12k miles for 6900....must be another typo
http://autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?c...sp=y&cardist=25
Posted by: Bobaroo
Mom got a new car...Santa Fe...very nice
Pics tomorrow
Posted by: Bix VT
hyundai? nice car?
right.
Posted by: Bobaroo
its very nice...I would like it even more if it was leather but parents hate that.
10yr/100k warranty is awesome too!
Posted by: Bobaroo
05 Santa Fe GLS, 3.5l V6...tried to get the top of the line but it was in the smaller engine and parents didnt want that. This is still pretty nice
Pics:
http://bobaroo.net/car/DSCF0016.JPG
http://bobaroo.net/car/DSCF0017.JPG
http://bobaroo.net/car/DSCF0018.JPG
http://bobaroo.net/car/DSCF0019.JPG
http://bobaroo.net/car/DSCF0021.JPG
http://bobaroo.net/car/DSCF0022.JPG
Yea, sucky camera and sucky photographer
Posted by: AK47
Cool 
I looked at the new Tuscon for my mother. I liked the looks a bit more than the Santa Fe's and it's really dirt cheap loaded (Compared to everything else in its class). Only thing it's got going against it is the fact that the CR-V's 4 is more efficient than the Tuscon's 6.
Posted by: Merlinmsk
My day wasn't that great along with about 4 other friends, someone went around during the night and spray painted cars/trucks. 4 of us had 'I(heart shape)dick' in black on the side, but that came off easily thankfully. Another friend had it worse, they wrote '**** Mormons' on the side and smashed his windshield. and thankfully, the cops already know who it may be, so justice will be served without me having to go vigilante.
Posted by: mlbz420
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Posted by: Bix VT
nice. what mods do you have on the camaro so far?
Posted by: mlbz420
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Posted by: Gerbilo
Hey kids!
I've got a fun video for ya, unfortunately it's huge, 73mb huge, so, 56k best of luck...
Coupla my friends tagging along at a Porsche mountain run
Yes, it was on a street tune at the time and is only at 2/3 boost
Oh well, have fun
Blake's Supra
Posted by: Gerbilo
I got another video for ya kids!!
My friend's Turbo Integra(only an SE though, so only a DOHC nonVTEC motor)
W00t!
Posted by: Bobaroo
I have no luck trying to buy a car 
Call a guy about a bimmer he has for sale, no asnwer, leave message, no call back....no profit for me
Posted by: Spork Lover
Why the turboZ plates?
Posted by: Bobaroo
post something!
Posted by: Spork Lover
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post something!
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My newest acquisition
http://webpages.charter.net/sporksa...fe/CIMG1832.JPG
Posted by: Bix VT
my car went into the body shop yesterday...I'll post pics of teh sexyness when it gets out.
what brand of tires are those spork?
Posted by: Spork Lover
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my car went into the body shop yesterday...I'll post pics of teh sexyness when it gets out.
what brand of tires are those spork?
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Mickey Thompson
Posted by: Gerbilo
I'll have some good media for all of you real soon!
Posted by: Gerbilo
Well, I was assisting with a little S2000 shoot the other day, my material wasn't going to a magazine so I legally can post it wherever  If I had time and priority I could have some better shots but as stated above, I was the assistant. Oh, and before you ask, it's an 02 S2000 w/ a Comptech supercharger, NOS Nitrous system, and full Veilside everything, plus more
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...G_7952sized.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...G_7956sized.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...G_7958sized.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...G_7964sized.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...G_7972sized.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...G_7973sized.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...G_7996sized.jpg
Posted by: Gerbilo
I couldn't get any interior shots
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...G_7992sized.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...G_7994sized.jpg
Posted by: Gerbilo
and finally some rolling shots
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...G_8025sized.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...G_8016sized.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...G_8015sized.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...G_8010sized.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...G_8008sized.jpg
Posted by: Gerbilo
There ya go, I will have some Formula Drift coverage for y'all soon too.
Posted by: Bix VT
well of course the driver has to be asain, it just fits.
that car is saweet, except for the wheels.
Posted by: Gerbilo
I didn't like the wheels at first, but in person they are awesome $5000+ set of Veilsides
Posted by: Spork Lover
CAll me nuts... but I think that the stock looks of an S2000 is sooo much better and cleaner..... the power mods are cool though
Posted by: Bix VT
I agree on most of the body kit, but I think the stock S2K could benefit from a light ground effects kit. not something as drastic as that rear bumper though.
it looks nice, if not a tiny bit overdone.
Posted by: Bobaroo
bobby wants!
http://autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?c...g=en&cardist=10
Posted by: harpyhater
I'm sorry... I threw up a little in my mouth when I saw "front wheel drive"
You, sir, get a thumbs down.
Posted by: Bix VT
a nice car, but I don't think it's worth 8k, even with the mods...I'd say get it if you can talk him down to 6k or so.
Posted by: harpyhater
remember... little boys drive crackerjack toys...
Posted by: Bix VT
http://www.superstreetonline.com/fe...vehicles/27378/ > your car
800 whp and > 2000 lb = ownage
Posted by: Bobaroo
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a nice car, but I don't think it's worth 8k, even with the mods...I'd say get it if you can talk him down to 6k or so.
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yup thats my plan...8k to much, 6k would be perfect. Sucks how Honda/Acura retain there value so much.
Gerb how does insurance on a GSR treat you?
Posted by: Bobaroo
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Originally Posted by harpyhater
I'm sorry... I threw up a little in my mouth when I saw "front wheel drive"
You, sir, get a thumbs down.
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I am sorry...RWD is very unpractical for me...living up north with all the snow, it just wont work
Posted by: Bix VT
yeah, I'm about to face the same problem when I head up to Idaho for school...I had planned on getting my 5.0, but now I'm considering looking for a cheap NA impreza
Posted by: Spork Lover
2005 Cobalt SS, 611 miles... bonestock. witnessed it with my own eyes.... discuss....for a reference... thats 04,05 srt territory.... 03's dont make that much power stock.
http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/...tssdnyo19te.jpg
Posted by: Bix VT
oh, my parents bought an '02 GT yesterday, I'll post pics when they take em.
Posted by: DemonBob
Well guys, I lost my license for a year, so I figure with all the money I save in gas (work is waling distance) I'll put into my 1996 Altmia. I'll have some pictures up soon I plan on riping the whole car apart from body to engine, and do a complete rebuild.
Specs:
2.4L 4cyl Engine Stock
Evo 3 Body Kit (Broke in alot of places due to a 18 wheel losing rubber infront of me: Kit wa on the car when i bought it.)
4 Inch Exchust, Don't know which kind, was on the care when I bought it.
The only thing is I bought this car out of neccessity, meaning my engine blew up in my eclipse and I needed a ride. So it is an automatic, anyone know of a good manufacure for preformace automatic trannys??
Even thought it was bought out of neccessity, I love this car, it's roomy with out being too big and blocky looking.
Posted by: Bix VT
if you're going to do a tranny swap, why not just with a stick?
Posted by: Bobaroo
GM serverly underrated the SS, every place I have read people are loving these things
Posted by: Spork Lover
Hmmm exciting news. Marko the supra dude is now in the Fbody business... doing what else but turbo kits
Posted by: Gerbilo
Haha, yeah, Marko is nuts. I was just up at Sound Performance the other day but didn't see his car there.... Larry's was there though, I'm still not sure what they are going to do with it.
Oh, bob, I was quoted $1400 every 6 months when I bought the car, my bill just came the other day though. $756 for 6 months. My family has had my agent for 22 years so he tries to give hookups I guess, plus turning 21 dropped it down a bit. Oh yeah, i have full coverage w/ 250/500 deductibles... and it's StateFarm and they love to rape....
Posted by: Spork Lover
Some new bling for me!
http://webpages.charter.net/sporksa...fe/CIMG1884.JPG
http://webpages.charter.net/sporksa...fe/CIMG1885.JPG
Posted by: Bix VT
I bet those will look SUHWEET on your camaro...cant wait to see em on there!
Posted by: harpyhater
Hey hey guys... it's been a while since I posted... but I have some news.
I'm getting another car to drive around while I rebuild my Galaxie.
Brace yourselves, because I'm about to inspire loads of jealousy...
it's a 1977 Datsun 280z.
Unbelievably, though, I can't seem to find 0-60 and 1/4 mile times for a factory stock '77 280z online... anywhere. Plenty for custom z's. Plenty for other years. NOTHING for the 77, and I have no idea why. Does anyone have this info?
Any help would be appreciated.
Posted by: Gerbilo
"IT" is for sale....
The most famous car in Chicago...
Posted by: Bobaroo
:drool:
Posted by: Bix VT
holy 59 PSI, batman!
Posted by: Bobaroo
Turbo lag to the fullest!
Posted by: Gerbilo
not if you know how to drive it 
Posted by: Bobaroo
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true
But supras are known to have lag, and its hard not to with the much boost....wait its an auto, wouldnt that make it harder to control the where the power is
But the car is still sexy
Posted by: Bix VT
hold the brake and the gas = spool a turbo auto
still better with a stick though. or at least a sequential.
Posted by: Gerbilo
brake boosting
Posted by: Canis Lupus
/me checks his savings for $60K
/me finds $6
/me wipes drool and continues to dream...
Posted by: Bobaroo
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brake boosting |
Ya I know that, but how could you do that when the cars moving already...ie 2nd 3rd gear etc
Posted by: Gerbilo
same way as if you were standing still. My friend is really good at it with his civic. You just hear him right behind you in the next lane spooling up but not going anywhere. Then all of a sudden he rockets past.
Posted by: Bobaroo
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same way as if you were standing still. My friend is really good at it with his civic. You just hear him right behind you in the next lane spooling up but not going anywhere. Then all of a sudden he rockets past.
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You can brake boost while moving? Interesting
Posted by: Spork Lover
Brake + Gas while moving = brake boosting... you create a load on the engine by adding the braking resisitance..... and that is when exhaust velocities increase, and boost increases..
Posted by: Gerbilo
bada-bing
Posted by: Bix VT
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Originally Posted by Spork Lover
Brake + Gas while moving = brake boosting... you create a load on the engine by adding the braking resisitance..... and that is when exhaust velocities increase, and boost increases..
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short, yet accurate. ++bonus points
on a related note, anyone know where I can find a nice shift grip for my car? I'm getting a short shifter and the stock knob is way too tall, so it looks all craptastic.
Posted by: Gerbilo
Skunk2 shift knob
It's a nice type R replica and probably what I would get. Nice and heavy for smooth throws.
Posted by: Bix VT
hmm...do they make it in leather? or at least a satin black
Posted by: Bobaroo
do you have a new one Gerb? I dont like the integras knob
Posted by: Spork Lover
Satin Black? You need some bling up in that peice!!!!! I like STi Style knobs.
I also like the GTO knobs...
Posted by: Gerbilo
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do you have a new one Gerb? I dont like the integras knob
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Negative. Mine is still in working order so I've kept it. I was thinking about replacing it for quite some time now though. A real Type R knob from Honda is like $200, the skunk2 one is a replica that is really nice and weighs a lot for smooth throws.
Posted by: Gerbilo
OH YES
This weekend was IDRA: Battle of the Imports at Route 66 Raceway.
I have a buncha pics and videos, but i've used up a shit-ton of bandwidth on my server with them. I'll put some up for you guys soon, for now here is a coupla pics and a video of my friend's car running a qualifying pass. It's a 1g Talon, and mind you it's a daily driver that he drove to/from the track. He ended up winning the Street Tuner class. The Drivers Image MR2 set a world record time of 9.81 breaking their own record of 9.83. Stephanie's Civic ran some hot times winning one of the Pro classes w/ an 8.8
Oh yeah here's the teaser http://gerbilo.com/AMS/
Lotsa pics of the AMS cars since I have a buncha friends that work there.
Posted by: Bix VT
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Originally Posted by Spork Lover
Satin Black? You need some bling up in that peice!!!!! I like STi Style knobs.
I also like the GTO knobs...
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I'll have to take some pics of the interior sometime...it really wouldn't match.
Posted by: Bix VT
this is what it will look like after I get the shifter. this is with the stock knob, btw:
http://imagehost.vendio.com/bin/ima.../Installed2.jpg
you can see why I want to get rid of the stocker, it doesn't look so hot after it's been shortened.
suggestions?
Posted by: Gerbilo
not sure, Honda's have a unique style that I can't see in any other car. You have to be a long time HTer or big into them to even understand what the hell is going on though.
There are tons of styles available, you have to figure out what you want. That knob isn't that bad.
Posted by: Bobaroo
I actually like how it looks
Posted by: Spork Lover
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/sho...#post1552215810
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/sho...#post1552230804
Z06 dyno'd. 441rwhp, 412rwtq Stock with 50 miles.
483 rwhp, 460 rwtq with long tube headers...... amazing.
Posted by: taco_fox
red Z06 http://deuce.made2own.com/~tacofox/stuff/drool.gif
Posted by: Gerbilo
hot z06
My buddies over at AMS just broke the record for world's fastest Evo
http://media.ams-evo8.com/AMS961.wmv
Posted by: Bix VT
C6 Z06 = awesome
Posted by: Spork Lover
Gerb.... I finally registered for IRNN... lol how many months after you told me to do so?
Posted by: Gerbilo
haha, niiice, I just had a few friends and other ppl from HT that registered recently too. Of course right after all this, the owner of the sight said he is starting a lil program for whoever gets the most referrals haha. oh well, hope to see ya over there, it's an interesting community.
Posted by: Gerbilo
p.s. I posted those C6 Z06 links over there too 
Posted by: DemonBob
Well guys, my alty is coming along, bringing the interior back to OEM from the crappy spray paint job that was done to it buy the previous owners. Then it's off to re upoholster the inside, new body kit, new paint, and manual tranny shop. over the next year hopefully if money allows....
Also trying to buy a very nice daily driver for 2k. If I can work out payments that is...
1986 Pontiac Fiero Looks like Attachment, cept all black, no spolier, and 17 inch rims with a Playstation and DVD player Owned by my sisters friend, very clean and very nice. She's selling it mainly because the compresser went out and she wants something bigger like a truck.
Posted by: Gerbilo
A guy I know from the local boards ran a pretty good time last week.
Total Sleeper
Posted by: DemonBob
This guy can drive, and i bet the cops we're pissed
http://videos.streetfire.net/Player...ED886FF531D&p=0
Posted by: Gerbilo
haha, nice, have you seen the one of the cops following a guy that has a car that can actually handle, and the guy takes a turn, the cop follows and goes thru a building.
Posted by: DemonBob
Nope, but shoot the link over to me
Posted by: Bix VT
lol nice
yeah gerb hit us up with the link for that one, sounds good
Posted by: Merlinmsk
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...msk/mustang.jpg
Ford fanboys will hate me for that
Posted by: Bix VT
the HHR officially takes the cake from the Aztek, the PT Cruiser, and the SSR as the ugliest stock vehicle on our roads today. it's also got about the same offroad capabilities as my saturn, so I dont see where they get off calling it an SUV.
http://www.obrecki.pl/chevrolet/img/HHR-1.jpg
http://www.obrecki.pl/chevrolet/img/HHR-2.jpg
http://www.obrecki.pl/chevrolet/img/HHR-3.jpg
PS I hate you merlin
Posted by: Gerbilo
I think the HHR is great compared to the PT cruiser.
Posted by: Bix VT
to it's credit, at least the HHR doesn't suffer from being underpowered. it's engine only has to move 3200lbs, unlike the PT's 4000, which is outrageous for it's size. the HHR also seems to have more interior room, which was one of my other big complaints about the PT Cruiser (leaving all ugliness aside)
Posted by: Merlinmsk
Don't you just love it when someone does something like this and doesn't leave a sorry note or something? I will stab them when I find out who did this.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...sk/DSC01746.jpg
Posted by: Bix VT
holy crap, that's a big one.
Posted by: Merlinmsk
This is how we fix things down in the county 
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...sk/DSC01747.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...sk/DSC01752.jpg
Posted by: TheeMon
hehe yeah! and for smaller ones(that this applys too) a plunger
Posted by: AK47
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I think the HHR is great compared to the PT cruiser.
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Agreed
They could use an LS2 though
Posted by: Spork Lover
The first Trail Blazer SS's have been delivered.... AWD and LS2 power...
Posted by: mlbz420
Does anyone know any good sources of information about using gsx-r throttle bodies on there 4 cylinder street cars? have any pics of the finished mod.
i have heard of a few people pulling this off but havent found much info on performance etc.
Posted by: Gerbilo
www.honda-tech.com
search for it first though.
Posted by: mlbz420
thanks gerb.
Posted by: TheeMon
whats the desiding factors that determine weather a car can travel long distances or not?
also it would stand to reason if a car could make it on a 3hr drive it would make it on a 6hr drive also?
Posted by: Bix VT
what kind of noises is the car making?
Posted by: Gerbilo
lol, didn't you post this same question like a year ago?
Posted by: TheeMon
regular car noises bix, its not making any "weird noises" basicly its a fine running car, but i aint never drove it more then a hours distance...
+ gerb, prolly i have a short term memory and tend to repeat myself over time
Posted by: Bix VT
if it's not making any ticking, grinding, or squeeling noises, it doesn't smoke, and it has enough oil, then you're probably safe for a trip across the country.
just keep your eye out for anything out of the ordinary
oh, and how much oil does it burn?
Posted by: TheeMon
i dont know that answer bix
Posted by: Bix VT
...do you know where the dipstick is?
Posted by: TheeMon
yes, i also just did a oil change but it aint ran enough to check
Posted by: Bix VT
ok well, how often do you add oil to your car?
for example, I have to add roughly 1 quart between oil changes, around 2500 miles into the oil change.
simple way to tell if you're burning lots of oil: what color is your exhaust? does it have a funny smell to it?
oops, I think I just told theemon to sniff exhaust fumes.
Posted by: TheeMon
to ims
Posted by: taco_fox
Yeah so, my third radio got stolen a week ago. Rather than buying yet another $150+ unit, I just want to reconnect the original equipment. Can any of you helpful car guys point me to a website or forum where I can get help on what wires go where on my 1994 Chevy truck? It turns out it's a little more complicated than I thought when I tried to recombobulate it myself. There's some mystery wires that I guess plug into someplace, but I can't find where.
Posted by: Gerbilo
I'll keep my eye open for you... I don't know of anything off the top of my head. I'd suggest searching for one of the larger 4x4 forums or seeing if you can find the chiltons/haynes or a helms manual. I'll let ya know if I find anything.
Posted by: Outcesticide
I have a 1991 Acura Integra LS stock automatic =[
I would like to have a Toyota Trueno (AE86) standard
with:turbo, stroke bar rear and front, injen intake, anti-freeze radiator, black and white paint job (panda), falken tires.........
http://planet.time.net.my/KLCC/birt...nd/trueno02.jpg
Posted by: sislaen
What I drive:
1991 Mercury Topaz
200000 Miles
Transmition Slips
Need's oil change
2.1 liter 4 Cylinder
Bad altenator
What I have but don't drive because of gas:
1988 Cutlass Supreme Classic
Stock 307
8 miles per gallon
0-60 in 45 minutes
Can do a kickass burn out!
Posted by: Bix VT
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with:turbo, stroke bar rear and front, injen intake
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turbo and injen intake dont really go together...
Posted by: Outcesticide
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turbo and injen intake dont really go together...
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I forgot to mention the word, "customized" sorry.......
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/...31/pix/0001.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/...31/pix/0002.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/...31/pix/0104.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/...31/pix/0105.jpg
Posted by: Bix VT
assuming that's an inline 4, how does the turbo make power without being hooked up to the exhaust?
Posted by: Outcesticide
Damn, I forgot to mention it also has a supercharger...I know I know it sounds like a lie but its true here are some pics........(I dont know if you guys can view this pics I am posting because I cant if so tell me so I can just give you a link to the web page)
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/...rgediagram1.bmp
this is if you want it to be a 20 valve
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/...rgediagram3.bmp
Braided steel line is used for the turbo oil supply and oil pressure sender. The knock sensor was converted to bolt into a smaller hole, since its original location behind the supercharger was blocked by a water pipe.
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/...et-20v-left.jpg
Here are some pictures of the intake system.
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Lane/1231/wow.jpg
The engine is virtually done
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/...zet-20v-oil.jpg
Posted by: Gerbilo
i can't see it being worth it to twincharge that car... or just about any car for that matter....
i'll get back to it though hah
Posted by: Bix VT
oh I see...so you have the exhaust routed clear the heck around the other wide of the engine...wouldnt it have been better to just have the turbo mounted on a standard manifold and then route the intake piping instead of the exhaust? it seems like it would make a lot less heat that way.
Posted by: Cant Stop
1989 honda accord lx auto
2.0l(1.95l)
carbed , black box deleted soon to be dual carbs header.
3geez forever
Posted by: TheeMon
hey whats some of the things i cant do to fix my car burning gas too richly? im fixing the exaust like monday
Posted by: Gerbilo
what type of car? Fuel injection or carburator?
Replace your spark plugs(if they haven't been recently) to start, that will help to get an efficient burn.
Posted by: Cant Stop
total tuneup depending on car use factory spec plug wires change air filter
carbed car lean it out there should be a screw to adjust also check your choke is it opening all the way when warmed up?
Posted by: Bix VT
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newer mustangs suck
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thee, you clearly have no idea what you are talking about.
Posted by: taco_fox
The newer Mustangs are great until you get to the fugly retro interior. Retro bodywork is doable, as evidenced by the Mustang (and the Challenger concept looks pretty nice as well), but the seperated circular guages are just annoying.
Posted by: Gerbilo
I think the Challenger concept looks great! I just wish they did that with the Charger instead. The Charger is the Dodge car that I would like to have seen remade in a proper manner. The new one to me I do not like at all... I also am a lil biased when it comes to any Chrysler cars though. Although the SRT-8 300 I really do like... scary. For the new Mustang, it's nice to see they finally replaced that old fox chassis they were still working on up until 04. It's a nice new improvement.
Posted by: Gerbilo
Oh yes, I am also amped because hopefully within the next week I'll be ordering my goodies for spring. new tires and wheels
Wheels are a secret, but I think I'm going with Rays black lugnuts for them. The tires I'm torn between Yokohama Parada spec2 and Toyo T1r. I'd got with Falken Azenis but they don't make them in the proper size.
Posted by: Bix VT
come to find out (over aim) thee was actually talking about the previous generation. he apparently drove several of them from dealer to dealer when that was his job. they were all automatics. he has no idea what size engine was in them. he didn't test the limits of the car. he drove them just like any other car, ergo they felt pretty much just like every other car.
someone needs to go up to ohio in a manual GT and show him what he was missing.
Posted by: TheeMon
no i told you it felt like less then a regular car. it didnt preform in everyday travel well, and no i couldnt go wild with them i was on the clock. i drove it legaly and it sucked like that, better?
Posted by: Bix VT
and I'm willing to bet they were V6s, because those do suck, especially in an auto
Posted by: Bobaroo
BAM! New Car!
1999 Honda Civic Ex
2 door Red Coupe
58,000 miles
5spd
here are some picture.
http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/77...f00291ce.th.jpg
http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/279/dscf00302pt.th.jpg
http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/43...f00325lr.th.jpg
http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/15...f00333da.th.jpg
I need to get the SI wheels, otherwise I am good to go
Posted by: Gerbilo
niiice work bobbbbb. If you need any guidance when it comes to hondas I can help. SI wheels or LSmesh would look good too. Or GS-R Blades are even better, mine are about to go bye-bye though
oh yeah, swap that bitch.
Posted by: Bobaroo
hehe. Any suggestions you have?
Posted by: Gerbilo
lots, it just depends on where you wanna get started.
Posted by: Bobaroo
Heh, thinking to start off cheap for now and see where it takes me
Posted by: Gerbilo
are you looking for power? handling? looks? etc?
Posted by: Bobaroo
Probably power. I have the look i want for now and it seems to handle decently
Posted by: Gerbilo
Well, I'm not sure what is done suspension wise, but that was the first step I went with and I'd say go with an Integra Type R rear sway bar. Biggest suspension upgrade for the money. I forgot what your year civic had for the bar size, but my stock GS-R was 14mm. You'd probably be the same or 12.7mm. The ITR bar is 22mm and a huge upgrade.
For power, well, you already have some of the basic bolt-ons. You're on a Dseries so there isn't all that much else you can do for cheap. Unless you plan to seriously build that motor, a Bseries swap is the way to go.
Posted by: Bobaroo
How much would the sway bar cost? any good places to get it?
A friend of mine also mentioned putting in a short shifter, saying i could get it for very cheap, but i dont even know what I'd get out of one
Posted by: pdnielsen
What I drive right now is a 1994 Saturn SL 2 that I get an average of 42 miles to the gallon on. Granted, it's getting old. But I figure if I can get that kind of efficiency without having to blow money I don't have on a hybrid vehicle then it is very good.
What I would like to drive is a hole in one on a golf course. (Just kidding! I've never golfed in my life!)
What I'd really like to drive is a vehicle that gets the performance of a Viper with the efficiency of something like a Toyota, but they don't make such a car so far. Or a nuclear powered submarine would be nice (even though it comes with energy costs of its own) just to be able to say I did it!
Posted by: Bix VT
right on, man. Saturn FTW.
Posted by: Spork Lover
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What I drive right now is a 1994 Saturn SL 2 that I get an average of 42 miles to the gallon on. Granted, it's getting old. But I figure if I can get that kind of efficiency without having to blow money I don't have on a hybrid vehicle then it is very good.
What I would like to drive is a hole in one on a golf course. (Just kidding! I've never golfed in my life!)
What I'd really like to drive is a vehicle that gets the performance of a Viper with the efficiency of something like a Toyota, but they don't make such a car so far. Or a nuclear powered submarine would be nice (even though it comes with energy costs of its own) just to be able to say I did it!
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Look into corvettes ... depending on what toyota you are talking about vettes can match fuel economy or even get better. I've read of owners of the new C6 Z06 getting as good as 27mpg on the highway..... not bad for a 500HP car.
Posted by: Gerbilo
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How much would the sway bar cost? any good places to get it?
A friend of mine also mentioned putting in a short shifter, saying i could get it for very cheap, but i dont even know what I'd get out of one
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http://www.beaksproducts.com/
That's where I got my stuff at, They use the OEM ITR sway bar and throw in all the parts to install, plus subframe reinforcements.
http://gerbilo.com/random/IMG_7945small.jpg
Mine installed along with the Beaks lower tie bar.
http://gerbilo.com/random/IMG_7941sized.jpg
Stock 14mm GS-R sway bar in comparison to the upgraded 22mm ITR bar.
I wouldn't worry about a short shifter, you've got a civic, they aren't bad in stock form, plus you'd have to replace it if you went with a motorswap anyway
Posted by: pdnielsen
Cool, dude.
Posted by: Bobaroo
mmmm FI
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Stag...060387956QQrdZ1
lol
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Go for it, there is a huge thread on my local forums about that stuff. If you want a manifold that will crack, a turbo housing that will separate and eat it's own seals, a BOV that will explode and a wastegate that will lock a spring, go ahead.
As I told Bix, I'm going to go turbo on my GS-R eventually... but I'm going to do it right, btw, he was somewhat surprised by my count of what doing it right costs... $8000. Yup. If you wanna know specifics, i'll go in detail.
Posted by: Thelby
http://www.valerieserge.com/IMA_pay...en_rickshaw.jpg
I drive a Rickshaw and that's Yo Mama Wantin a ride!!!
Posted by: NoMaD
Lingenfelter C6 I would post a pic but it's kinda big  .
Okay I resized it,
http://img400.imageshack.us/img400/583/c61qw.jpg
Posted by: Bobaroo
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Go for it, there is a huge thread on my local forums about that stuff. If you want a manifold that will crack, a turbo housing that will separate and eat it's own seals, a BOV that will explode and a wastegate that will lock a spring, go ahead.
As I told Bix, I'm going to go turbo on my GS-R eventually... but I'm going to do it right, btw, he was somewhat surprised by my count of what doing it right costs... $8000. Yup. If you wanna know specifics, i'll go in detail.
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haha yeah i know. Doing it right is pricey, going cheap on anything will just cause problems in the end
and what are your details?
edit: and where is bix...not posting much here
Posted by: taco_fox
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Posted by: dawgman
http://cache.gizmodo.com/archives/i...golfcart_04.jpg
i will own this badass... golf cart one day
Posted by: Spork Lover
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Go for it, there is a huge thread on my local forums about that stuff. If you want a manifold that will crack, a turbo housing that will separate and eat it's own seals, a BOV that will explode and a wastegate that will lock a spring, go ahead.
As I told Bix, I'm going to go turbo on my GS-R eventually... but I'm going to do it right, btw, he was somewhat surprised by my count of what doing it right costs... $8000. Yup. If you wanna know specifics, i'll go in detail.
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Save your pennies, and trade the Honduh on a Vette.... c5 Z06 even.... in the end it will be faster, and you dont have to worry about tuning and maintenance
Posted by: Spork Lover
I would be leery of that turbo kit. It doesnt say what brand turbo it is. There has been a ton of cheap chinese turbo knockoffs that die the first time they hit boost.
The ad says the manifold is for a garret.... but when you look at the listed items it doesnt say the actualy brand, nor is there a close up of the turbo housing showing the brand name casted into it.
Posted by: Gerbilo
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I would be leery of that turbo kit. It doesnt say what brand turbo it is. There has been a ton of cheap chinese turbo knockoffs that die the first time they hit boost.
The ad says the manifold is for a garret.... but when you look at the listed items it doesnt say the actualy brand, nor is there a close up of the turbo housing showing the brand name casted into it.
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That kit IS one of the cheap chinese knockoffs.
BTW, I'll stick with my Honda for now, 30mpg and haven't ever had any reliability issues in over 2 years.
Posted by: euphi212
http://www.guythingmag.org/images/car.jpg
I wish I owned this car.
Posted by: pdnielsen
FORGET THE CAR! What about the abode behind it?
Posted by: euphi212
Yeah,
That would be nice too...
Posted by: mlbz420
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b72/mlbz420/1.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b72/mlbz420/2.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b72/mlbz420/a8_1.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b72/mlbz420/a8_2.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b72/mlbz420/a8_3.jpg
Does anybody know how they got the chrome looking paint of the bumper covers to match the polished aluminum of the body so well?
Posted by: euphi212
"Because of the fact that it is impossible to polish plastic parts like front- and rearspoiler, mirror house, side sillboard or also fuel tank cap, they were enameled in a complex way to get a chrome effect. Finaly they were polished with clear varnish." -Taken from the mtm website.
Posted by: Bix VT
bump
Posted by: Gerbilo
I'm still waiting for my god damned wheels, it's starting to piss me off. Grrr Japan.
Posted by: Bobaroo
I want to buy sound system for my car. But I am afraid to have it at school next year
Posted by: Gerbilo
hey, my exhaust just decided to quit it's job. Hooray for open exhaust, it's hella loud haha.
Posted by: Bix VT
bump. wouldn't want to lose this thread, now would we?
took my 2nd saturn out on sunday. had some fun. here's the aftermath:
http://www.tsnhosting.net/bixVT/pic...02/IMG_0231.jpg
the car is usually purple, and looks like this:
http://www.tsnhosting.net/bixVT/pic...02/IMG_0207.jpg
Posted by: TheeMon
nice
Posted by: Qui Gon-Jinn
toss an update here on my vehicular situation..
Lost my 2k dakota to the divorce.. and needed a good economy car w/ decent cargo space and good MPG..
Thought about a toyota Yarris.. yeah.. a pirate car.. but those where hard to get.. then looked at a Dodge Caliber.. not easy to find here.. PT.. hmm maybe.. but in the end I got a toaster.. ok.. a Scion xB..
http://www.golookitupyourdamnself.k...39599831186.gif
Posted by: Spider
2003 VW GTI
1.8L 4-cyl w/Turbo 180hp
I average about 31mpg
Not my car, but similar color/package/rims
Posted by: Bishop
no coincidence that the illegal parking results in a webshaped pattern.
Posted by: TheeMon
i cant belive you got a damn scion
Posted by: Canis Lupus
always scary to think what the price of gasoline can do to most people's automotive interests 
- CL
Posted by: TheeMon
omg speaking of gas, its 2.39$ here... that almost made me pitch a tent
Posted by: Canis Lupus
It's $3.15 at the Shell station down our block....
- CL
Posted by: TheeMon
ok im not from cali... is that good or bad?
(hmmm see's and opertunity to buy and sell gas to cali) (duh im jk)
Posted by: Bishop
Gas prices caused me to invest in teleportation technology.
Several truhorror movies have been filmed with my digital camera and will be hitting the black market soon.
Posted by: Canis Lupus
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ok im not from cali... is that good or bad?
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I pay almost one dollar more per gallon than you... what do you think? 
- CL
Posted by: TheeMon
i got that... but to my knowledge everything out there is expensive, so is that cheap or expensive for you?
Posted by: Bishop
How's that coke habit?
Posted by: TheeMon
pretty good, im up to 500$ a week
Posted by: Spider
Gas is about 2.85 in Denver, that's 85 Octane though. You can't get 85 most places. 87 is regular almost everywhere else.
Posted by: Bix VT
$2.32 today here in metro Atlanta. I'm loving my 36mpg
Posted by: Bobaroo
2.87 last night in NY
I wish i was home in jersey...probably around $2.20 there
Posted by: TheeMon
omg i seen e85 gas in pittsburgh yesterday...
hey i know its made out of corn n shit but how does it rate in a gas area, like we got 87(cheap gas that everyone uses) the like 89 and 93 or something, anyways is e85 better then 87(i know e85 is 85%ethenol and 87 is octane) but i dont like nothing else about it... school me
Posted by: Gerbilo
Whoa, hey kids, how's it goin?
My goodies finally arrived
I haven't had a chance to go out and take any decent pictures, but I did snap a teaser until I can.
6 months later they finally arrive from Japan.
16x7 Rays Engineering GramLights 57c wrapped w/ 205/45/16 Toyo T1Rs(shoulda gone 215 haha)
http://www.gerbilo.com/teaser.jpg
Posted by: Bix VT
dang, looking nice there gerb. do they make clear corners for your car? I bet that would look pretty nice.
Posted by: TheeMon
honostly i think the gold rims look gay, shoulda went with chrome
Posted by: Bix VT
no way, dude. chrome doesn't look good on a car like that. the lightest finish I'd have gone with would have been brushed aluminum, but that wouldn't have looked as good given the rim design. I think gold was probably the best choice.
Posted by: Gerbilo
Of course they make clear corners, I drive a Honda, they make everything for my car.
I went with gold because it's what I have wanted for this car for quite some time. Gold and purple are opposite colors in the spectrum and they come together well on my color car.
If I were to do any chrome it would be a polished lip, which I do want, but couldn't afford. I was also thinking of going with different wheels in gunmetal with a polished lip, but that was also going to get expensive for what I wanted. $1400 is enough for now.
Posted by: Qui Gon-Jinn
Need to post some pics.. but my Toaster got sodimized.. by a Ford Esacpe...
Seems that some lady from New Mexico wanted to be in the space I was in.. and I was there.. Stopped.. waiting on traffic to clear so I could make a right turn.. and BAM!!!.. was a bit pissed.. for about 3 seconds... then concerend for the little kid that I saw when I looked in the rear view.. little head popped up out of the back seat.. thankfully no injury's.. and it cost her insurance like 3k to fix my toaster..
It's all fixed.. new bumper.. new rear liftgate..
Posted by: shadysoldier
wow this thing is still going pg.128.
Posted by: Bobaroo
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2.87 last night in NY
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$2.60! YAY!
Posted by: TheeMon
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omg i seen e85 gas in pittsburgh yesterday...
hey i know its made out of corn n shit but how does it rate in a gas area, like we got 87(cheap gas that everyone uses) the like 89 and 93 or something, anyways is e85 better then 87(i know e85 is 85%ethenol and 87 is octane) but i dont like nothing else about it... school me
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still waiting to be schooled
Posted by: TheeMon
another question, people always say you gotta let your car warm up in the cold right? well why? ive never done it and never had a problem...
Posted by: pdnielsen
Is this the longest thread OTS has ever had yet?
Warming up the car is just a waste of $2.39/gallon these days. With the electronics under the hood that control the engine it really isn't needed unless you have a thick layer of ice on the windshield that you need help melting off with the defroster.
I get slightly higher efficiency with my winter tires than I do with the radials for spring and construction. It's an increase from 36 miles/gallon to 40/gallon. Saturn keeps trying to buy back my '94 so they can get my SSD. They can't have it!
Posted by: shadysoldier
most people warm up their car because , usually when you first enter the car it is very cold.
Posted by: TheeMon
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most people warm up their car because , usually when you first enter the car it is very cold.
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shut up your stupid
other dude about "is this the longest thread?" no in the archives i made this thread called bnet qoutes... its bigger
Posted by: AltronHGX
snap theemon's BRINGIN IT
my car is the junkiest piece of crap ever, and I <3 it.
whenever I shift from drive to reverse, the front of it hops up and down. I also learned how to drive stick thismonthand it wasn't as bad as I thought. though starting out sucked shit.
**** the clutch.
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