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Propaganda Bob posted:Picked up a new toy/beater/ongoing project: Livin the dream.
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Propaganda Bob posted:Picked up a new toy/beater/ongoing project: gently caress yeah.
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May 19, 2013 03:47
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In response to the lack of Alfas, I might as well post this up. It's a '99 156 2.5 V6 "De Luxe", I've owned it over a year now. It's not my only car, but it is my everyday driver and the newest thing I've ever had. Only thing I've ever had with 6 forward gears too. Interior is tobacco tan leather which looks pretty obnoxious. The engine is still the old Busso V6 from 1979, but by now it's twin cam, 24-valve and fuel injected. Sounds great, but it likes having the oil topped up fairly regularly. The manual actually says oil usage of up to 1 litre per 1000 miles is normal, which is pretty astounding. Mine is nowhere as bad, fortunately. Besides that I'm finding it pretty good, quite economical too (taken in context).
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May 19, 2013 12:39
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Gern Blandsten posted:I bought a new car: Nice! I've been looking around for an Alfetta GT, that might someday provide a new home for the mechanical bits of my 75 Turbo. When it comes to parts, its good to know that all the transaxle Alfas (Alfetta, Giulietta, GTV6, 75, 90, 1972-1992) are mechanically very similar and many of the parts are interchangeable. GTV6 is basically a coupe version of Milano.
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May 19, 2013 17:05
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Propaganda Bob posted:Picked up a new toy/beater/ongoing project: Fuckin' radical, man.
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May 19, 2013 23:58
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Gern Blandsten posted:I bought a new car: I'm jealous, let me live vicariously through you.
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May 20, 2013 01:52
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Crossposting from Subaru thread. 1998 STi Type-RA V-Limited             
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May 20, 2013 02:04
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Gern Blandsten posted:I bought a new car: Looks very clean. Where did you find it? PM if you ever need anything. I have one, and have owned some other transaxle Alfas and know way too much! Edit: Missed your reply. Not a lot of Alfas on here!
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May 20, 2013 02:05
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Augmented Dickey posted:How horrible is it, exactly, to find parts for an old Alfa in the states? I would say relatively horrible, and getting worse. There are some suppliers but some stuff is just gone, even from Europe. Parts cars get raided pretty quickly. I have a pretty good stock of the hard to find stuff I snipe off eBay.
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May 20, 2013 02:08
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Gern Blandsten posted:I bought a new car: I've always lusted after these and their funky dash arrangement. Whenever I've been in a car buying position my searching only really turned up alfasuds and 33s though
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May 20, 2013 03:48
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Propaganda Bob posted:Picked up a new toy/beater/ongoing project: Nice! My first car was an 85 Capri RS with the 10000 lbs hatch. All I bought was gas, oil, and tires.
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May 20, 2013 04:00
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ThirstyBuck posted:Nice! My first car was an 85 Capri RS with the 10000 lbs hatch. All I bought was gas, oil, and tires. Same but 85 LX V6 that I swapped an 8.8 into and it never ran because I bought it as a rolling chassis when I was 15 and didn't have a dad or know anything about cars. Hatch was only 9800lbs due to rust.
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May 20, 2013 05:36
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I learned how to drive on my dad's '88 5.0 LX. I wasn't even really into cars then outside of having Countach posters all over my bedroom, I just thought that's what non-supercars felt like to drive. Then when I got home from school one day to find my mom had made him sell it and gotten a used Camry because she didn't want me driving something without airbags, I realized what a "horsepower" was.
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May 20, 2013 18:35
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davebo posted:I learned how to drive on my dad's '88 5.0 LX. I wasn't even really into cars then outside of having Countach posters all over my bedroom, I just thought that's what non-supercars felt like to drive. Then when I got home from school one day to find my mom had made him sell it and gotten a used Camry because she didn't want me driving something without airbags, I realized what a "horsepower" was. I'm sorry for your loss.
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May 20, 2013 19:19
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Propaganda Bob posted:Picked up a new toy/beater/ongoing project: 4-eye mustangs are the best Fox Bodies. Hopefully build thread turns out better than the last yellow mustang we had around here..
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May 20, 2013 19:27
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MiniFoo posted:I'm sorry for your loss. Oh no worries, ten years after that I was able to get a used Corvette so everything worked out. 16 year olds probably shouldn't have V8's anyway. Although a few years later my sister totaled that Camry on the D.C. beltway so I guess you don't need a V8 to drive like an idiot. Probably been here before but this is my aging fun car: 
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May 21, 2013 21:54
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Finally got it washed.
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May 21, 2013 22:11
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May 21, 2013 22:32
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I'm happy to take anyone that's around Seattle for a spin. It's a hell of a ride.
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May 21, 2013 23:08
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Propaganda Bob posted:Picked up a new toy/beater/ongoing project: drat this car looks nice! Love the color and the way it sets. Very mean looking. To contribute, here's my '99 Cobra with mild mods. Vortech V2 on stock engine, H&R race springs and supporting suspension mods, and some subtle visual mods.   Edit: Comrade Flynn, that GT-R is amazing! Wish I was close, I'd take you up on a ride. Dakotaboy88 fucked around with this message at 03:55 on May 22, 2013 |
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May 22, 2013 03:51
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So clean, and probably a perfect amount of power. I looked up KBB prices for 2001s and my head just about exploded. 52k miles good condition? $18,000.  Who has $18,000 and buys a 2001 cobra? You can practically buy a new v6 mustang with a 6 speed for that price (better handling, better fuel economy.. just no v8 sound and no IRS but still). I remember shopping them 2 years ago and not sure what happened to the kbb, i saw nice examples for $12-$13k all the time.
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May 22, 2013 07:02
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I still see them for that here in FL for 99/01 Cobras
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May 22, 2013 07:08
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I wonder how much my dad's friend's 2001 Saleen Mustang is worth. It has like 8,000 miles on it.
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May 22, 2013 17:18
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Just bought it last week, can't stop driving it.  ('13 Ford Focus ST)
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May 22, 2013 18:03
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Dakotaboy88 posted:drat this car looks nice! Love the color and the way it sets. Very mean looking. I really like those wheels on that Mustang.
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May 22, 2013 18:09
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Decided to get something more practical to haul the kids around in, and actually get driven so I traded the Shelby in last night. I was sad to see it go but here's its replacement. 2008 M3 sedan, silverstone metallic, fox red leather, 6MT, navigation.   And in its new home. This shows how blue the color really is. 
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May 22, 2013 18:27
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God drat I love that interior!
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May 22, 2013 18:34
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Imperador do Brasil posted:new m3 I would love to hear a comparison between your shelby ('12, right?) and this...
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May 22, 2013 18:39
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and you have a drz400sm which is awesome. I loved mine for the three weeks I had it before it was stolen.
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May 22, 2013 20:07
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Oh man did not expect that :-/
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May 22, 2013 20:34
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You know you're doing something right when "more practical" means an M3.
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May 22, 2013 20:48
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There is basically no comparing this and the ('11) Shelby. In the Shelby if I mashed the loud pedal all hell would break loose along with the rear end. It had so much down-low torque that the tires were easily (and often) overwhelmed. The M3 is much less torquey and easier to control but it keeps pulling hard to redline (8500rpm!!!). I drove 100mi each way to get the M3 yesterday and both are awesome highway cruisers that just eat up miles but the M has a better suspension for around town, because of the IRS. So far I am still getting used to the completely different power delivery/handling/clutch/everything but it should be a pretty competent car. The Shelby also got a lot more head-turns, but what car with red stripes and snake emblems doesn't? I am also planning on getting rid of my Integra to get down to just two cars (TSX and M3) and I will be using the M3 as a daily with a set of winter wheels/tires when the white stuff looms.The Big Jesus posted:You know you're doing something right when "more practical" means an M3. Four doors bla bla bla. Wife supports it. 'Nuff Said. Imperador do Brasil fucked around with this message at 20:51 on May 22, 2013 |
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May 22, 2013 20:48
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Bought it yesterday, drove it for the first time today. First time with a stick, too. Not the easiest to learn on I imagine but its pretty darn fun. 04 GT
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May 22, 2013 21:17
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To be honest, wouldn't learning how to drive a manual transmission be easier on a big, torquey engine?
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May 22, 2013 21:42
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MiniFoo posted:To be honest, wouldn't learning how to drive a manual transmission be easier on a big, torquey engine? I learned on an '02 GT. The big torquey engine makes you hesitate too much with the throttle which causes you to buck and stall. With a weaker engine you can mash the pedal and not really be surprised by the sound and acceleration.
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May 22, 2013 22:38
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Jealous Cow posted:I learned on an '02 GT. The big torquey engine makes you hesitate too much with the throttle which causes you to buck and stall. With a weaker engine you can mash the pedal and not really be surprised by the sound and acceleration.
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May 22, 2013 22:49
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coolskillrex remix posted:So clean, and probably a perfect amount of power. I looked up KBB prices for 2001s and my head just about exploded. 52k miles good condition? $18,000. MiniFoo posted:I really like those wheels on that Mustang. Cage posted:Bought it yesterday, drove it for the first time today. First time with a stick, too. Not the easiest to learn on I imagine but its pretty darn fun. 
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May 23, 2013 01:44
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Comrade Flynn posted:I'm happy to take anyone that's around Seattle for a spin. It's a hell of a ride. Can I take you up on that some time?  My girlfriend broke her hand and cut her foot open the other day so I'm taking her to class in Seattle from 5ish to 8ish for the next few days and I have nothing to do.
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May 23, 2013 01:49
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Dakotaboy88 posted:For 18k you can get a fairly decent 03' or 04' with the factory forged and supercharged engine, 6 speed, and beefier IRS.
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Here's my Daily. Simple 4 switch/8 valve air suspension with electric back up and engine driven compressor (No computer controlled ride height, all old-school), 100 spoke 14x7 reverse wires, and the original 283/Powerglide was swapped for a new crate 305/rebuilt TH350 with all original manifolds/carb (Rebuilt). Has not left me stranded once to date Been daily-ing it for about a year now... 
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