Gear Head Thread!!

Angry_Pirate · 08-12-2011, 06:38 PM

I hope I'm not the only car lover on here I haven't seen many posts about cars.. But I guess that has its own forum

Here are my three favorites M3, Nissan Gtr, and Bugatti Veyron SS. Hope to get an M3 in a couple years

WittyUserName · 08-12-2011, 06:42 PM

CARS!!!! I am also a fan of the M3 and pretty much any german car. I have an 09 VW GLI with Stage II ECU flash and fuel pump. I miss her...

EDIT: Here is an old picture with winter stance. Sorry for the crappy pic, it was my iPhone.

Fordman4ever · 08-12-2011, 06:44 PM

here are some of my favorites. The Dodge Viper, Saleen S7, and the Ultimate AeroTT

Angry_Pirate · 08-12-2011, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Fordman4ever

here are some of my favorites. The Dodge Viper, Saleen S7, and the Ultimate AeroTT

The viper is a classic!!

Fordman4ever · 08-12-2011, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Angry_Pirate

The viper is a classic!!

I love the pre-2003 models. They look the best IMHO

Angry_Pirate · 08-12-2011, 06:50 PM

VW makes some great cars. I was watching an old episode of Top Gear on the BBC and VW shoved a W-12 from a Bentley in to a GTI. It was pretty bada** but like most great concepts it will never make production.

WittyUserName · 08-12-2011, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Angry_Pirate

VW makes some great cars. I was watching an old episode of Top Gear on the BBC and VW shoved a W-12 from a Bentley in to a GTI. It was pretty bada** but like most great concepts it will never make production.

I have seen that car in person. I am a member of a VW club in DC called Capital Dubs, and the VW of America HQ is near there. They have sponsored car meets at their facility and bring out the fun factory vehicles. It is loud as hell, but does not run very well. The last time I was there it was broke down

Angry_Pirate · 08-12-2011, 06:58 PM

[quote=WittyUserName;1372346]I have seen that car in person. I am a member of a VW club in DC called Capital Dubs, and the VW of America HQ is near there. They have sponsored car meets at their facility and bring out the fun factory vehicles. It is loud as hell, but does not run very well. The last time I was there it was broke down

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It's a scary concept a engine that big in a car that small. It would be a sight to see and hear and I'm sure an engineering nightmare!!

Apoco · 08-12-2011, 09:18 PM

I work in the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, TN. We do make some awesome cars

EDIT: I work in finance/cost controlling. I am down on the plant floor every day keeping track of various stuff. The passat really is a nice car.

chachee52 · 08-12-2011, 09:39 PM

This is my dream car. I had the greatest opportunity to get my dream car when I was young and able.
1967 Mustang with the original 289 in it. I try to do a little to the car every year to keep it to the era, and drivable.

T.G · 08-12-2011, 09:41 PM

Being from Verplanck, New York, I <heart> my Yugo GV.

Scothew · 08-13-2011, 12:01 AM

Im a huge automotive enthusiast. I love just about all forms, specially fond of Mustangs and also road racing type events.

Heres the last project car we built (with sponsors helping of course) for the enthusiast site I run. It was built for show, but it had plenty of go as well. Well rounded package including speed, handling and braking.

And my former car, 1996 Mystic Cobra. It was well on its way to being a track only car, but with it being a sort of rare Mustang, I decided to stop where I was and sell it before I went too far. Also having a baby and buying a house had alot to do with it as well

chachee52 · 08-13-2011, 04:53 PM

Nice Stangs!! The Mystic is a rare one. I've seen a few and always cringed when people over modified them.

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Originally Posted by Scothew

Im a huge automotive enthusiast. I love just about all forms, specially fond of Mustangs and also road racing type events.

Heres the last project car we built (with sponsors helping of course) for the enthusiast site I run. It was built for show, but it had plenty of go as well. Well rounded package including speed, handling and braking.

And my former car, 1996 Mystic Cobra. It was well on its way to being a track only car, but with it being a sort of rare Mustang, I decided to stop where I was and sell it before I went too far. Also having a baby and buying a house had alot to do with it as well

Scothew · 08-13-2011, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by chachee52

Nice Stangs!! The Mystic is a rare one. I've seen a few and always cringed when people over modified them.

Yup, a good part of the reason i ended up selling it. I didnt want to go much futher than I had, plus the car was gonna need a paint job (previous owner apperently didnt believe in wax).... therefore it would have cost more than the car was worth to get the paint from BASF.

chachee52 · 08-14-2011, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Scothew

Yup, a good part of the reason i ended up selling it. I didnt want to go much futher than I had, plus the car was gonna need a paint job (previous owner apperently didnt believe in wax).... therefore it would have cost more than the car was worth to get the paint from BASF.

That paint it SUPER expensive!!! Good call and letting the next guy pay for it!

SvilleKid · 08-13-2011, 12:22 AM

My son still rues the day I sold my 1969 Chevelle SS. I kinda miss it occasionally myself!

WittyUserName · 08-13-2011, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SvilleKid

My son still rues the day I sold my 1969 Chevelle SS. I kinda miss it occasionally myself!

I feel his pain. A few years ago my dad sold his 70 Chevelle Malibu

/cry

Aporschaguy · 08-14-2011, 08:24 PM

This is my old speedster built by intermechanica. It had a Porsche 901 gearbox and a 2.1 lt flat 4. I miss this car.

My 88 Carrer back dated to a wide body RSR. Sold to fund other projects.

I've had this car for almost 6 yrs. I hope to keep Her forever.

08-12-2011, 06:42 PM	#2
WittyUserName WOOOHOOO Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Adam Location: Virginia Posts: 1,455 Trading: (15)	Re: Gear Head Thread!! CARS!!!! I am also a fan of the M3 and pretty much any german car. I have an 09 VW GLI with Stage II ECU flash and fuel pump. I miss her... EDIT: Here is an old picture with winter stance. Sorry for the crappy pic, it was my iPhone. Last edited by WittyUserName; 08-12-2011 at 06:48 PM.

08-12-2011, 06:44 PM	#3
Fordman4ever Redneck driving a ricer!! Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Earl Location: A place too cold to smoke outside Posts: 2,508 Trading: (26)	Re: Gear Head Thread!! here are some of my favorites. The Dodge Viper, Saleen S7, and the Ultimate AeroTT

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Angry_Pirate Traveler Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: J.T. Location: Indiana Posts: 903 Trading: (40)	Re: Gear Head Thread!! VW makes some great cars. I was watching an old episode of Top Gear on the BBC and VW shoved a W-12 from a Bentley in to a GTI. It was pretty bada** but like most great concepts it will never make production.

08-12-2011, 06:58 PM	#8
Angry_Pirate Traveler Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: J.T. Location: Indiana Posts: 903 Trading: (40)	Re: Gear Head Thread!! [quote=WittyUserName;1372346]I have seen that car in person. I am a member of a VW club in DC called Capital Dubs, and the VW of America HQ is near there. They have sponsored car meets at their facility and bring out the fun factory vehicles. It is loud as hell, but does not run very well. The last time I was there it was broke down [/QUOTE It's a scary concept a engine that big in a car that small. It would be a sight to see and hear and I'm sure an engineering nightmare!!

08-12-2011, 09:18 PM	#9
Apoco Nerd with social skills Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Alex Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,286 Trading: (37)	Re: Gear Head Thread!! I work in the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, TN. We do make some awesome cars EDIT: I work in finance/cost controlling. I am down on the plant floor every day keeping track of various stuff. The passat really is a nice car.

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chachee52 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Todd Location: Tyngsboro, MA Posts: 399 Trading: (2)	Re: Gear Head Thread!! This is my dream car. I had the greatest opportunity to get my dream car when I was young and able. 1967 Mustang with the original 289 in it. I try to do a little to the car every year to keep it to the era, and drivable. __________________

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T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Gear Head Thread!! Being from Verplanck, New York, I <heart> my Yugo GV. Last edited by T.G; 08-12-2011 at 09:47 PM.

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Scothew CA Scott #2658 Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Scott Location: AL Posts: 580 Trading: (5)	Re: Gear Head Thread!! Im a huge automotive enthusiast. I love just about all forms, specially fond of Mustangs and also road racing type events. Heres the last project car we built (with sponsors helping of course) for the enthusiast site I run. It was built for show, but it had plenty of go as well. Well rounded package including speed, handling and braking. And my former car, 1996 Mystic Cobra. It was well on its way to being a track only car, but with it being a sort of rare Mustang, I decided to stop where I was and sell it before I went too far. Also having a baby and buying a house had alot to do with it as well __________________ Bráithreachas Thar Gach Ní

08-13-2011, 12:22 AM	#16
SvilleKid Yes I am a Pirate Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 33°46′08″N 86°28′16″W / 33.76895°N 86.471037°W Posts: 2,776 Trading: (52)	Re: Gear Head Thread!! My son still rues the day I sold my 1969 Chevelle SS. I kinda miss it occasionally myself! __________________ Ceilin' fan it stirs the air, Cigar smoke does swirl. The fragrance on the pillow case, and he thinks about the girl. Thanks, JB, 1975.

08-14-2011, 08:24 PM	#18
Aporschaguy Two sheets to the wind! Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Adam Location: Great white north Posts: 218 Trading: (0)	Re: Gear Head Thread!! This is my old speedster built by intermechanica. It had a Porsche 901 gearbox and a 2.1 lt flat 4. I miss this car. My 88 Carrer back dated to a wide body RSR. Sold to fund other projects. I've had this car for almost 6 yrs. I hope to keep Her forever. __________________ "He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire."