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Kill-9 posted:Just had a new toy delivered last weekend. This replaced my old D-90. Quite a change I think. Just made my jaw drop when I was scrolling by. I love me some old T-birds. Any shots of the engine bay?
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Hashal posted:Just made my jaw drop when I was scrolling by. I love me some old T-birds. Any shots of the engine bay? Here's a shot under the hood. 390ci/6.4l of unburnt gasoline stinking fury.  I need to clean it up a bit. The valve covers should really be a kind of champagne/gold instead of chrome and the air filter is all wrong. It should look like this:  I started to polish the left valve cover and it'll shine right back up. I don't like the air filter though. I'll need to track down something more stock. Since the car is already not the stock color I'm not going to worry to much about making it 'original'.
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Nov 7, 2012 15:59
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Incredibly clean FD you have there sir. I'm currently in the market for one.
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kimbo305 posted:Even if it feels like it, these modern Falcons are unibody cars, so unrelated to the Panther. The sedans are butFalcon utes are cab-chassis, I don't think they're a unibody. Still, totally unrelated to Panther cars.
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2006 VW Jetta TDI. Bought in late September with ~120k miles, put on almost 3k of my own so far. 
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kimbo305 posted:Even if it feels like it, these modern Falcons are unibody cars, so unrelated to the Panther. 2ndclasscitizen posted:The sedans are but Falcon utes are cab-chassis, I don't think they're a unibody. Still, totally unrelated to Panther cars. Good to know, thanks! Seat Safety Switch posted:At first I thought you were still in Canada and started to literally vibrate in my chair with excitement.  I will console myself with plenty of hooning around  in a manner that's unlikely to get me deported (i.e. sanctioned events if I can find any... Baskerville is local and the Hobart Sports Car Club meets next week).
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Got rid of the 370z. It was having too many costly problems. I wanted more space, AWD, better modding potential and turbo. The result? Brand new 2012 Evo X MR with Premium/Navi! Yes the gas mileage is a turd but it's not that much worse than my Z. I already have the following that will be installed Monday: ETS v2 Quiet CBE ETS Intake ETS Test Pipe Grimspeed 3-port boost controller Pro-tune by reputable local shop Loving the hell out of it so far, probably the most precise steering and cornering of any car I have driven. Can't wait to get all the parts on! More pics here! http://imgur.com/a/EIXDx
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Well...that's one way to satiate your craving for boost. Absolutely love the exterior color/wheel option you're using. Do you miss anything about the 370?
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Nov 9, 2012 22:28
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Somewhat Heroic posted:Well...that's one way to satiate your craving for boost. Absolutely love the exterior color/wheel option you're using. Do you miss anything about the 370? The presence it exuded. That thing just screamed SPORTS CAR(it was yellow too), also the sound when it was modded was amazing. The wheels and brakes as well but that's about it. Ok kicking the back end out on turns are nice too. After I have my mods on I will enjoy the car even more. I got a useable trunk, rear seats and leather/suede Recaro's that are better than pretty much all "sport" seats I've had.
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Nov 9, 2012 22:44
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I posted my car a good while back, but I did a dumb thing to it today and felt like sharing Woodgrain Winter Wheels
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Nov 10, 2012 00:24
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Diocletian posted:The presence it exuded. That thing just screamed SPORTS CAR(it was yellow too), also the sound when it was modded was amazing. The wheels and brakes as well but that's about it. Ok kicking the back end out on turns are nice too.
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Nov 10, 2012 01:24
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intheflesh posted:Woodgrain Winter Wheels The ultimate in style and sophistication.
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intheflesh posted:I posted my car a good while back, but I did a dumb thing to it today and felt like sharing I think I love you.
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Diocletian posted:Got rid of the 370z. It was having too many costly problems. Mind outlining the issues you were having with the 370Z?
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2011 Ford Ranger Sport. I bought it with 1200 miles on it and I think someone may have died in it, but I love this truck.  
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Nov 10, 2012 17:33
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Wow that front fender is not even close to a circle. How big of a tire are they hoping for under there exactly
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Nov 11, 2012 00:36
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Replacing my old Lexus GS400 (RIP); went with the most practical option after coming close to a few crazier purchases.   Totally gonna save up some pennies and pretty her up when the snows melt. Mild drop, Work or Vossen wheels, new front end, tints, exhaust. Then twin-turbo to drive it 'til it dies when I get bored in a few years 
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coolskillrex remix posted:Wow that front fender is not even close to a circle. How big of a tire are they hoping for under there exactly I don't know, I'd never really noticed how undersized until now.
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Nov 11, 2012 21:04
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I bought an adult car.
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MrSaturn posted:I bought an adult car. Awesome! I had a first gen -V that I really loved. I can only imagine how much better the 2nd Gen is.
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Nov 17, 2012 04:13
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This is mine for like a week. One of my pals is a huge vintage Mazda fan. I found this on CL here in the bay area and scooped it up for him today.    1980 Mazda 626. All original (other than the wheels), garage kept, 90k miles. Thing is a dream car. Looks brand new in ever way.
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Nov 18, 2012 05:12
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Holy poo poo, how much was that?
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Nov 18, 2012 05:33
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There was one of those in my old neighborhood but the owner was a crazy dude with a jacket from the 80s to match.
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toaster_pastry posted:This is mine for like a week. One of my pals is a huge vintage Mazda fan. I found this on CL here in the bay area and scooped it up for him today.  Thats rad as gently caress.
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Nov 18, 2012 06:41
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Finally got my hands on a JDM hood scoop.
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Nov 18, 2012 15:48
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Rhyno posted:Holy poo poo, how much was that? $3,900 Well worth it, IMHO. This thing is a perfect time capsule and belongs in a museum. I don't think its ever seen rain before.
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Nov 18, 2012 18:29
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toaster_pastry posted:$3,900 drat, that's crazy.
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Nov 18, 2012 18:58
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There was a gorgeous one like that in my old neighborhood but it wasn't that nice. That's incredible.
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Lt. Jebus posted:Awesome! I had a first gen -V that I really loved. I can only imagine how much better the 2nd Gen is. Same here, I just hope it isn't more of this:
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MrSaturn posted:I bought an adult car. Fantastic! I debated getting one of these back in 2009. Heated and AC Recaro seats, full suede interior... it was WONDERFUL. It was super quick and handled great. Unfortunately I decided to buy a C5 Z06, and keep my daily. I LOVED the CTS-V, but the gas mileage killed it for me. It would have been my daily, and it would have gotten headers, exhaust, smaller pulley and a blower cam. I get roughly 30mpg with those same mods in my Z06, and better mileage every day in my beater car. Every time I see one of those or the coupes on the road though, a little piece of me dies inside and regrets that decision. However if you can afford to drive it daily (or keep it as an expensive weekend toy) then more power to you sir, it's a fantastic car! How do you like it so far?
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Those CTS-V's with blacked out rims and tints are just mean looking, although the fact that you can get better gas mileage with a Z06 is a little nuts.
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Bob NewSCART posted:Those CTS-V's with blacked out rims and tints are just mean looking, although the fact that you can get better gas mileage with a Z06 is a little nuts. It's something like 1100 lbs lighter than the CTS-V.
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Das Volk posted:It's something like 1100 lbs lighter than the CTS-V. Thinner plastic.
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Picked up an 07 SLK55 AMG with 32k miles on it a couple of days ago and it's a blast! Luckily the weather has been cooperating and I've been able to drive it several times with the top down without freezing to death. The sound of the V8 is great and with the top up it feels like driving any other car.   
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Das Volk posted:Same here, I just hope it isn't more of this: Every time I walk back to my Z06, I'm surprised that the little GM badge on the side is still there.
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Das Volk posted:Same here, I just hope it isn't more of this: RIP Honk N Ralph
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Nice car, but what is going on with that antenna?
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meatpimp posted:Nice car, but what is going on with that antenna? Yeah, there's a shorter one available that I've already bought and I'm waiting for it to get here, not sure why they decided it needed to be 20 ft long.
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Dizman posted:Fantastic! I debated getting one of these back in 2009. Heated and AC Recaro seats, full suede interior... it was WONDERFUL. It was super quick and handled great. Unfortunately I decided to buy a C5 Z06, and keep my daily. I LOVED the CTS-V, but the gas mileage killed it for me. It would have been my daily, and it would have gotten headers, exhaust, smaller pulley and a blower cam. I get roughly 30mpg with those same mods in my Z06, and better mileage every day in my beater car. Every time I see one of those or the coupes on the road though, a little piece of me dies inside and regrets that decision. However if you can afford to drive it daily (or keep it as an expensive weekend toy) then more power to you sir, it's a fantastic car! How do you like it so far? Well, It's going to be my daily driver, but I suppose that's a bit of an odd definition. I travel nearly fulltime for work (by plane), so I'll really only drive it as often as a weekend warrior. For reference, I put about 1500 miles on my last car since May. I guess mileage doesn't matter much to me  I will be using it for road trips when the mood strikes for sure.I LOVE it so far, but as luck would have it, I picked it up Friday morning, and headed to the airport right after... so I've only driven it the 40 minutes back from the dealer. Super, super fast compared to my '54 Chevy! Can't wait to get out in a bit more, it has far, far too much power and too many bells and whistles for someone like me.
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