Post by: olyeller01 on August 03, 2009, 07:41:12 PM
Me, I'm a die-hard Ford man. My baby is a 2002 Mustang GT. I've put a lot of $ and a lot of work into it, and everything short of the exhaust and the gears either I've put on myself or with the help of my buddies. It's got headers, an x-pipe, SLP catback exhaust, K&N cold air, a 75mm throttle body, a Professional Products upper plenum & Typhoon intake manifold, underdrive pulleys, 3.73 gears, MSD coil packs, a Tri-Ax shirfter, & a SCT Livewire programmer. I'm pushing 350-375 horses, and I left it looking bone-stock on purpose, because it sure is funny to see the look on a new Mustang GT or an LS1 Camaro owner's face when they try to mess with me and I kick their butts!
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=203693996&albumID=351296&imageID=1221290 (http://http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=203693996&albumID=351296&imageID=1221290)
Post by: akpayne on August 03, 2009, 07:52:46 PM
Can't beat 1000-1300km per tank of gas.
I also have a '72 VW Bug.
Post by: dodge822 on August 03, 2009, 08:19:18 PM
So im driving my 98 cdillac catera, i love it. next winter im going to try and get it in for some paint, and lowering.
It has 200 horse from stock, with 175 foot pound of tourque to the rear wheels, its got a limited slip differental, and fully loaded, inside the car, and the exust is a true dual with cherry bombs (but its time to replace them, 7 years old now)
im also currently looking for a 95-99 dodge neon 5 speed, for a custom project.
Post by: Canuklehead on August 03, 2009, 08:33:58 PM
Before that, I had an '83 Chevette. That was a great car.
But, I see plenty of rear-drive overcompensator sports cars on the road. Even in winter. Mostly when I'm driving through Toronto or Ottawa. Road salt is the biggest pain for sportscar drivers... the cold doesn't make too much of a difference, I guess.
Post by: olyeller01 on August 03, 2009, 08:48:57 PM
Quote from: "Canuklehead"
But, I see plenty of rear-drive overcompensator sports cars on the road.
Are you saying I'm overcompensating for something? ??? ;D Down here, the overcompensators drive enormous trucks with 33 to 44 inch tires with booming soundsystems that get about 10 miles per gallon.
Don't worry, I'm not offended. I flat love my car, as it has 115,000 miles on it, and the only two problems I've had were 1. a bad alternator and 2. a destroyed third-gear synchronizer. That I destroyed doing a rowdy burnout. And I do not treat the thing nice. Its reached well over 100 mph on deserted backroads many times, and the throttle gets matted at least once a day. Plus, even with all the added power, I can STILL get 24 miles per gallon on the highway. The city, with my driving...well that's another story ;D
Post by: martin-montreal on August 03, 2009, 09:09:06 PM
Martin
Post by: Stealth Viper on August 03, 2009, 11:03:50 PM
My summer car - 08 Chevy HHR SS. 298HP, 345FPT. A hell of a lot of fun to drive.
My family vehicle - 05 Pontiac Montana SV6 Ext. Good van, had it for 4 years and has been great for us
Post by: Canuklehead on August 04, 2009, 07:03:37 AM
Quote from: "olyeller01"
Quote from: "Canuklehead"But, I see plenty of rear-drive overcompensator sports cars on the road.
Are you saying I'm overcompensating for something? ??? ;D Down here, the overcompensators drive enormous trucks with 33 to 44 inch tires with booming soundsystems that get about 10 miles per gallon.
Don't worry, I'm not offended. I flat love my car, as it has 115,000 miles on it, and the only two problems I've had were 1. a bad alternator and 2. a destroyed third-gear synchronizer. That I destroyed doing a rowdy burnout. And I do not treat the thing nice. Its reached well over 100 mph on deserted backroads many times, and the throttle gets matted at least once a day. Plus, even with all the added power, I can STILL get 24 miles per gallon on the highway. The city, with my driving...well that's another story ;D
Haha, no... I'm talking about the needlessly expensive cars. I consider the Mustang to be more of a muscle car than a sporty car. There's a lot of Mustangs year round on the road, up here
We get plenty of over-sized trucks and SUVs... in my neck of the woods, they're mostly driven by farmers. So, I guess they can kind of justify it.
Post by: condor knight on August 04, 2009, 11:02:36 PM
Personnel vehicle is a 1997 GMC Sierra 1500 Ext Cab Short box which needs some body work and paint job this winter if I get the cash.
Post by: Pete The Greek on August 04, 2009, 11:19:22 PM
Post by: BHMike on August 05, 2009, 08:56:35 AM
180,000 km and I hate it.
Post by: canprime on August 05, 2009, 10:24:49 AM
Great car. I love it.
It hit 299,999Km about a month ago. It has been that ever since!!!
Who knew that a digital odometer could conk out?!
I am going to JoeCon with it in KC so I'm hoping it can survive one more road trip!
Post by: morgardee on August 05, 2009, 06:37:15 PM
Post by: olyeller01 on August 05, 2009, 11:20:16 PM
Quote from: "morgardee"
my wife crazy. ;D
LMAO! That's awesome!!! I meant what kind of vehicle but that's just an awesome answer.
Post by: Eradicator on August 09, 2009, 06:11:24 PM
Summer time - 1990 Chev Celebrity Wagon with a dent in the side and a leaky tire. She's my old girl. As long as I get from point A to B I am happy.
Post by: Redmao on August 09, 2009, 08:39:23 PM
Quote from: "martin-montreal"
Nothing beats my BMW... Bus, Metro (the name of the subway here in Montreal) and Walk. ;DSame here.
Martin
Post by: Deadshot on August 10, 2009, 08:50:26 PM
1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. I love the car, but she's really starting to show her age.
Work:
2004 GMC Savana full size Van. Fully laden with regular work materials it weighs in a 3.5 tons and still hums a long like its empty.
Post by: FastFord58 on August 11, 2009, 03:41:22 PM
My summer fun toys are as follows:
This is my GSXR 600. My first bike and pretty fun, though I'm looking to step up in cc now.
(http://http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/FastFord58/newikepaint002.jpg)
This is my 1967 Camaro. Nice clean car, but I'm thinking of selling it as It get very little use.
(http://http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/FastFord58/SDC10240.jpg)
And this is my Mustang project. I transplanted a 2003 Mustang Cobra drive train and interior into it. This car is about 2 weeks off from being finished. It's been my ongoing project for the better part of 3 years.
(http://http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/FastFord58/SDC10186.jpg)
(http://http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/FastFord58/SDC10162.jpg)
I did the custom paint on all of the vehicles pictures. It's what I do in my off time from school and such.
Post by: Stealth Viper on August 11, 2009, 03:46:54 PM
LMK if you do plan to sell it
Post by: dodge822 on August 11, 2009, 04:11:27 PM
Post by: FastFord58 on August 12, 2009, 12:28:28 PM
Quote from: "Stealth Viper"
Love that Camaro...
LMK if you do plan to sell it
The Camaro is for sale, but I might be working something out with my uncle. I don't really want to get rid of the car per se, but I have no room for it. If the deal with my uncle falls through, I will be listing it through the official channels.
Post by: Realboss on August 22, 2009, 02:33:23 PM
My wife drives a Pontiac Sunfire Convertible
And the dog, oh yes the dog has his own van a Dodge Caravan. Did I mention he is a 190 lb Great Dane.
But I love those Mustangs!