TalesinOur own little well of hateJoin Date: 2002-11-08Member: 7710NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators
edited July 2005
Well, managed to get the GSX back. The rebuild cost way too much, but I figured that I might as well replace the bearings and rings while it was open. After all, the heat that warped the head probably screwed them too, and I don't want my bottom end dropping out a month later. Have to head in (actually should already be there) to have the turbo oil feed line replaced, as it's leaking now.. but I'm covered for all engine work for a year. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> Gonna baby it for the first 800, then let it loose, see how hard it'll pull at 6800rpm once the new bits have had a chance to settle in.
On another note, be careful with that 944. It's a stone PAIN to get new engines for them... they tend to be worth more than the car. Or at least cost more... and two of the ones that've rolled through Harvey's place had cracked blocks. Other bits he has laying around are three or four 968s, a couple 944s, and one 911 Turbo. Also has an apparently very limited run drop top, but I'm not sure which model it is... he's rebuilding it for himself, apparently it was the victim of an engine fire.
Oh, and I get to work on a second gen RX-7 turbo tomorrow. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> Brake job, but I'll get to watch him replacing the apex seal. ^_^
Yeah it's always wise to do the bottom end it you're doing the top. I also heard the 944's were high maintenance. But Chrono either has or is going to unload it for another MR2, so he sayeth...
<!--QuoteBegin-Chrono+Jul 14 2005, 07:29 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Chrono @ Jul 14 2005, 07:29 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> nothing drives like a porsche <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> thats like saying: nothing drives like a mercedes, because well only a porsche drives like a porcshe i say thats pretty darn obivus
<!--QuoteBegin-Metalcat+Jul 19 2005, 03:59 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Metalcat @ Jul 19 2005, 03:59 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Chrono+Jul 14 2005, 07:29 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Chrono @ Jul 14 2005, 07:29 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> nothing drives like a porsche <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> thats like saying: nothing drives like a mercedes, because well only a porsche drives like a porcshe i say thats pretty darn obivus <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Well, I could easily say my Lexus has the most luxurious ride in the world, and not be to far from accurate. <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
<!--QuoteBegin-Depot+Jul 19 2005, 03:07 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Depot @ Jul 19 2005, 03:07 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Metalcat+Jul 19 2005, 03:59 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Metalcat @ Jul 19 2005, 03:59 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Chrono+Jul 14 2005, 07:29 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Chrono @ Jul 14 2005, 07:29 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> nothing drives like a porsche <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> thats like saying: nothing drives like a mercedes, because well only a porsche drives like a porcshe i say thats pretty darn obivus <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Well, I could easily say my Lexus has the most luxurious ride in the world, and not be to far from accurate. <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
It's all a matter of perspective. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> thats not what i mean, its like saying nothing drives like a lexus, well thats kinda clear when its a lexus right? then it shouldnt be driving like a audi
<!--QuoteBegin-Depot+Jul 19 2005, 03:12 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Depot @ Jul 19 2005, 03:12 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I'm sure what he meant was, he feels his Porsche handles better than any other car.
Got it? <!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/confused-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> yeah i just tried to make a joke but failed big time
<!--QuoteBegin-Metalcat+Jul 19 2005, 04:13 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Metalcat @ Jul 19 2005, 04:13 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Depot+Jul 19 2005, 03:12 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Depot @ Jul 19 2005, 03:12 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I'm sure what he meant was, he feels his Porsche handles better than any other car.
Got it? <!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/confused-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> yeah i just tried to make a joke but failed big time <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> It's not always easy to tell when someone is joking on the internet. Hence the need for emoticons or silly acronyms. <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
<!--QuoteBegin-Depot+Jul 19 2005, 03:14 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Depot @ Jul 19 2005, 03:14 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Metalcat+Jul 19 2005, 04:13 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Metalcat @ Jul 19 2005, 04:13 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Depot+Jul 19 2005, 03:12 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Depot @ Jul 19 2005, 03:12 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I'm sure what he meant was, he feels his Porsche handles better than any other car.
Got it? <!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/confused-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> yeah i just tried to make a joke but failed big time <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> It's not always easy to tell when someone is joking on the internet. Hence the need for emoticons or silly acronyms. <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> they wouldnt make my joke any better you know <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
TalesinOur own little well of hateJoin Date: 2002-11-08Member: 7710NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators
Actually, I got a chance to drive a supercharged MR2, as well as a couple of the Porsches at the shop. All in all, the SC MR2 is MUCH more nimble, and accellerates quite a bit quicker than even the 944 turbo. Not as comfortable a ride, but the tradeoff is well worth it, IMO.
If it were a choice, I'd go with the MR2 and stiffen up the front to reduce the likelihood of oversteer. Porsches are money-pits, from what I've seen over and over.
talesin Im getting another supercharged mr2 a 89 this time the previous owner used it as a track car (so its been pushed quite a bit) but its only 90,000 miles and it has a ton of mods already on it.
TalesinOur own little well of hateJoin Date: 2002-11-08Member: 7710NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators
Nifty! Sounds like it'll be a lot of fun, Chrono. Just make sure you do all the standard maint stuff (t-belt, water pump, oil change, plugs + wires) and if you're mechanically inclined, might want to pull the head, just to give the internals a good eyeballing. If it's seen track time, it's quite possible that the cams saw too much overlap, and might be slightly bent.
Heh. Had a chance to put the Eclipse up against a customer 944 Turbo, Chevy Nova SS with a 454 dropped in, and a couple of tweaked 240SXes. The Nova could walk me a bit on the straights, but other than that... may have just been the drivers, but none of them could get away or keep up on the Crest.
There is a definate lack of Jeep love in here <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/sad-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
1988 Pontiac Firebird Formula, wasn't too bad except for being a land yacht / death cage / gas guzzler. It's for sale <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
I had a 86 jeep cherrokee, but the transmission = gone <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/sad-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Chrono, I'm finding out where you live, killing you, and stealing your new car. I want it <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/sad-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> Come pick me up I wana see it <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
One of my friends in the car club has a friend coming down from michigan to show off his evo, he said it pushes 700HP. Hes selling it to get a skyline, which i would ALSO love to have but lack the money thereof.
<!--QuoteBegin-Depot+Jul 30 2005, 06:53 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Depot @ Jul 30 2005, 06:53 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Yeah I'd like to see more Jeeps in here - I see an awful lot of them living in Florida, and many are tricked out nicely. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> theres alot of ugly ones too though :/ dont really like jeeps
<!--QuoteBegin-Drfuzzy+--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Drfuzzy)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> One of my friends in the car club has a friend coming down from michigan to show off his evo, he said it pushes 700HP <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Would love to see the engine bay, just to see if he even knows what hes talking about. :-)
TalesinOur own little well of hateJoin Date: 2002-11-08Member: 7710NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators
If he's selling off a 700hp Evo for a Skyline, I've got a Mirage to sell him instead. He's most likely a rice-headed moron.
First, it's INCREDIBLY difficult to handle 700hp. Most people don't understand that it isn't a linear increase in control difficulty (and most don't even realize how hard it is to control a 200hp car).. it's a geometric increase in difficulty.
Plus, with the amount of money he must have dumped into that Evo, I highly doubt he'd want to ever sell it, barring severe mechanical issues, if he actually had what he says he does..
<!--QuoteBegin-Talesin+Jul 31 2005, 09:38 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Talesin @ Jul 31 2005, 09:38 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> If he's selling off a 700hp Evo for a Skyline, I've got a Mirage to sell him instead. He's most likely a rice-headed moron.
First, it's INCREDIBLY difficult to handle 700hp. Most people don't understand that it isn't a linear increase in control difficulty (and most don't even realize how hard it is to control a 200hp car).. it's a geometric increase in difficulty.
Plus, with the amount of money he must have dumped into that Evo, I highly doubt he'd want to ever sell it, barring severe mechanical issues, if he actually had what he says he does.. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Control with that much power would also go down with front wheel drive, correct?
<!--QuoteBegin-NumbersNotFound+Jul 31 2005, 08:42 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (NumbersNotFound @ Jul 31 2005, 08:42 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Talesin+Jul 31 2005, 09:38 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Talesin @ Jul 31 2005, 09:38 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> If he's selling off a 700hp Evo for a Skyline, I've got a Mirage to sell him instead. He's most likely a rice-headed moron.
First, it's INCREDIBLY difficult to handle 700hp. Most people don't understand that it isn't a linear increase in control difficulty (and most don't even realize how hard it is to control a 200hp car).. it's a geometric increase in difficulty.
Plus, with the amount of money he must have dumped into that Evo, I highly doubt he'd want to ever sell it, barring severe mechanical issues, if he actually had what he says he does.. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Control with that much power would also go down with front wheel drive, correct? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> its realy a mixed bag sadly
with high powered frontwheel drive you gas it too much youll lose traction in the front and understeer
with high powered rearwheel drive you gas it too much youll lose traction in the rear and oversteer
and now i have a tough decision to make...
to get my mr2 painted black or white? i provided 2 pics so you guys can give me your opinions (the white one is my old mr2)
Black, hands down and without a doubt. It's a manly color. <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
<!--QuoteBegin-Depot+--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Depot)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Black, hands down and without a doubt. It's a manly color. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Oh, yes, so manly. Little black dress anyone?
<!--QuoteBegin-Chrono+--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Chrono)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> its realy a mixed bag sadly
with high powered frontwheel drive you gas it too much youll lose traction in the front and understeer
with high powered rearwheel drive you gas it too much youll lose traction in the rear and oversteer <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Too bad Evos (Lancers) are AWD, although if I remember correctly it is a 60/40 split.
<!--QuoteBegin-Chrono+--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Chrono)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> and now i have a tough decision to make...
to get my mr2 painted black or white? i provided 2 pics so you guys can give me your opinions (the white one is my old mr2) <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> If you do it correctly, Pearle White, as that is the prettiest colour I have seen on an MR2 ever.
<!--QuoteBegin-Cyndane+Aug 2 2005, 08:06 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Cyndane @ Aug 2 2005, 08:06 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--><!--QuoteBegin-Depot+--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Depot)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Black, hands down and without a doubt. It's a manly color. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Oh, yes, so manly. Little black dress anyone?<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> We're referring to a car here, Cyndane,<b> NOT</b> girly wear. Must you compare apples to oranges? *rollseyes*
Of course, you'll say "yes", so to that rebuttal I would reply, "the little black dress is only so popular because it's sexy, and black is sexy". So Crono should go for black not only because it's manly, but because it's sexy. <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
If you're into ultra-high maintenance, go with the white, as it's guaranteed you'll have to wash it twice as often as any other color if you want it to look good. Also, if you're going for aftermarket rims anytime soon, no body color sets them off better than black.
Of course, there is one exception. If you wish to forego style for practicality, a lighter colored car such as white would suit you much better <b>IF</b> you live in a hotter climate, such as the deep south, and leave your vehicle exposed to the hot sun frequently. If this is the case, a white car would stay <i>relatively</i> cooler inside than a black one.
Something to consider before having the car done is how good the body work under the paint is at the moment and how much you're willing to spend on having it done. A black car will show every imperfection in the body work underneath and so will cost a lot more in labour to do properly than white will, as white shows them the least of all colours (or shades, whatever). For example, a black MGB I recently helped prep took 2 weeks of work while a Porsche 912, which was in a slightly worse condition and is being painted in white has taken 4 days so far, needing just one more day to finish before painting. When done, both will look on a par for quality.
Kouji_SanSr. Hινε UÏкεεÏεг - EUPT DeputyThe NetherlandsJoin Date: 2003-05-13Member: 16271Members, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue
Why not dark blue like the standart colour on a Subaru Impreza's. Dunno, I just like that colour, and car btw ^^
@Metalcat's sig: So you wish the earth was flat or something <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
<!--QuoteBegin-big jim+Aug 2 2005, 08:56 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (big jim @ Aug 2 2005, 08:56 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Something to consider before having the car done is how good the body work under the paint is at the moment and how much you're willing to spend on having it done. A black car will show every imperfection in the body work underneath and so will cost a lot more in labour to do properly than white will, as white shows them the least of all colours (or shades, whatever). For example, a black MGB I recently helped prep took 2 weeks of work while a Porsche 912, which was in a slightly worse condition and is being painted in white has taken 4 days so far, needing just one more day to finish before painting. When done, both will look on a par for quality.
That said I'd choose black everytime. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> all of the body work is being fixed also in the proccess <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> my dad is a freak about keeping cars in perfect condition so he wants to get that all fixed
<!--QuoteBegin-Kouji San+Aug 2 2005, 02:48 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Kouji San @ Aug 2 2005, 02:48 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> @Metalcat's sig: So you wish the earth was flat or something <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> wish i wouldnt have to stay up late night to talk/play with my favorite internet people <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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Have to head in (actually should already be there) to have the turbo oil feed line replaced, as it's leaking now.. but I'm covered for all engine work for a year. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Gonna baby it for the first 800, then let it loose, see how hard it'll pull at 6800rpm once the new bits have had a chance to settle in.
On another note, be careful with that 944. It's a stone PAIN to get new engines for them... they tend to be worth more than the car. Or at least cost more... and two of the ones that've rolled through Harvey's place had cracked blocks. Other bits he has laying around are three or four 968s, a couple 944s, and one 911 Turbo. Also has an apparently very limited run drop top, but I'm not sure which model it is... he's rebuilding it for himself, apparently it was the victim of an engine fire.
Oh, and I get to work on a second gen RX-7 turbo tomorrow. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> Brake job, but I'll get to watch him replacing the apex seal. ^_^
thats like saying: nothing drives like a mercedes, because well only a porsche drives like a porcshe i say thats pretty darn obivus
thats like saying: nothing drives like a mercedes, because well only a porsche drives like a porcshe i say thats pretty darn obivus <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Well, I could easily say my Lexus has the most luxurious ride in the world, and not be to far from accurate. <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
It's all a matter of perspective.
thats like saying: nothing drives like a mercedes, because well only a porsche drives like a porcshe i say thats pretty darn obivus <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Well, I could easily say my Lexus has the most luxurious ride in the world, and not be to far from accurate. <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
It's all a matter of perspective. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
thats not what i mean, its like saying nothing drives like a lexus, well thats kinda clear when its a lexus right? then it shouldnt be driving like a audi
Got it? <!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/confused-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Got it? <!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/confused-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
yeah i just tried to make a joke but failed big time
Got it? <!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/confused-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
yeah i just tried to make a joke but failed big time <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
It's not always easy to tell when someone is joking on the internet. Hence the need for emoticons or silly acronyms. <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Got it? <!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/confused-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
yeah i just tried to make a joke but failed big time <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
It's not always easy to tell when someone is joking on the internet. Hence the need for emoticons or silly acronyms. <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
they wouldnt make my joke any better you know <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
If it were a choice, I'd go with the MR2 and stiffen up the front to reduce the likelihood of oversteer. Porsches are money-pits, from what I've seen over and over.
talesin Im getting another supercharged mr2 a 89 this time the previous owner used it as a track car (so its been pushed quite a bit) but its only 90,000 miles and it has a ton of mods already on it.
Heh. Had a chance to put the Eclipse up against a customer 944 Turbo, Chevy Nova SS with a 454 dropped in, and a couple of tweaked 240SXes. The Nova could walk me a bit on the straights, but other than that... may have just been the drivers, but none of them could get away or keep up on the Crest.
<3 AWD
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1998 Wrangler Sport, 6cyl, 5spd, just got it a few weeks ago.
Edit: I got it off craigslist and these were the pictures the guy posted, I'm too lazy to take my own.
And this is my old ride
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1988 Pontiac Firebird Formula, wasn't too bad except for being a land yacht / death cage / gas guzzler. It's for sale <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Chrono, I'm finding out where you live, killing you, and stealing your new car. I want it <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/sad-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> Come pick me up I wana see it <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
One of my friends in the car club has a friend coming down from michigan to show off his evo, he said it pushes 700HP. Hes selling it to get a skyline, which i would ALSO love to have but lack the money thereof.
theres alot of ugly ones too though :/ dont really like jeeps
One of my friends in the car club has a friend coming down from michigan to show off his evo, he said it pushes 700HP
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Would love to see the engine bay, just to see if he even knows what hes talking about. :-)
First, it's INCREDIBLY difficult to handle 700hp. Most people don't understand that it isn't a linear increase in control difficulty (and most don't even realize how hard it is to control a 200hp car).. it's a geometric increase in difficulty.
Plus, with the amount of money he must have dumped into that Evo, I highly doubt he'd want to ever sell it, barring severe mechanical issues, if he actually had what he says he does..
First, it's INCREDIBLY difficult to handle 700hp. Most people don't understand that it isn't a linear increase in control difficulty (and most don't even realize how hard it is to control a 200hp car).. it's a geometric increase in difficulty.
Plus, with the amount of money he must have dumped into that Evo, I highly doubt he'd want to ever sell it, barring severe mechanical issues, if he actually had what he says he does.. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Control with that much power would also go down with front wheel drive, correct?
First, it's INCREDIBLY difficult to handle 700hp. Most people don't understand that it isn't a linear increase in control difficulty (and most don't even realize how hard it is to control a 200hp car).. it's a geometric increase in difficulty.
Plus, with the amount of money he must have dumped into that Evo, I highly doubt he'd want to ever sell it, barring severe mechanical issues, if he actually had what he says he does.. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Control with that much power would also go down with front wheel drive, correct? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
its realy a mixed bag sadly
with high powered frontwheel drive you gas it too much youll lose traction in the front and understeer
with high powered rearwheel drive you gas it too much youll lose traction in the rear and oversteer
and now i have a tough decision to make...
to get my mr2 painted black or white? i provided 2 pics so you guys can give me your opinions (the white one is my old mr2)
<a href='http://www.thrill2kill.net/web/chrono/Aw11.jpg' target='_blank'>black?</a>
<a href='http://www.thrill2kill.net/web/chrono/mr2.jpg' target='_blank'>white?</a>
Black, hands down and without a doubt. It's a manly color.
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Oh, yes, so manly. Little black dress anyone?
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its realy a mixed bag sadly
with high powered frontwheel drive you gas it too much youll lose traction in the front and understeer
with high powered rearwheel drive you gas it too much youll lose traction in the rear and oversteer
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Too bad Evos (Lancers) are AWD, although if I remember correctly it is a 60/40 split.
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and now i have a tough decision to make...
to get my mr2 painted black or white? i provided 2 pics so you guys can give me your opinions (the white one is my old mr2)
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If you do it correctly, Pearle White, as that is the prettiest colour I have seen on an MR2 ever.
Black, hands down and without a doubt. It's a manly color.
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Oh, yes, so manly. Little black dress anyone?<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
We're referring to a car here, Cyndane,<b> NOT</b> girly wear. Must you compare apples to oranges? *rollseyes*
Of course, you'll say "yes", so to that rebuttal I would reply, "the little black dress is only so popular because it's sexy, and black is sexy". So Crono should go for black not only because it's manly, but because it's sexy. <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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If you're into ultra-high maintenance, go with the white, as it's guaranteed you'll have to wash it twice as often as any other color if you want it to look good. Also, if you're going for aftermarket rims anytime soon, no body color sets them off better than black.
Of course, there is one exception. If you wish to forego style for practicality, a lighter colored car such as white would suit you much better <b>IF</b> you live in a hotter climate, such as the deep south, and leave your vehicle exposed to the hot sun frequently. If this is the case, a white car would stay <i>relatively</i> cooler inside than a black one.
That said I'd choose black everytime.
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That said I'd choose black everytime. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
all of the body work is being fixed also in the proccess <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> my dad is a freak about keeping cars in perfect condition so he wants to get that all fixed
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