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I'm sure you gamers can't help but fiddling about under the hood

Here's my current love baby:

Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9 1989

Stage one gas-flow head
K&N 57i
Uprated outlet manifold
Straight-through de-cat exhaust system

Runs around 185 bhp in a 860 KG shell.

0-60 a shade under six seconds.

 

[Tommie Hu$tle]

What have I done to it? Not had it turn in this mostly

 

[Folder]

What have I done to it? Not had it turn in this mostly

Fixed


Good luck with that not getting blown up thing. Really.

 

[djtiesto]

My car (fairly large)

Done nothing to it myself - some kid bumped into my bumper and scratched it up... he paid for repairs and now it looks good tho.

 

[mrklaw]

piss off :/

Anyway, drive a 2001 BMW 325i saloon in black. No changes to it because insurance on mods is a killer. It did come with 18" M wheels though

Very nice, but still doesn't match up to my old love.....sob

03 WRX in black mica
Prodrive backbox
STI foglamp covers
STI spoiler
Lester front spoiler
colour coded side skirts
18" Oz superleggara
PZero Nero rubber
detangoed front and rear lights (removes smashing orangey bit)

 

[golem]

01 Audi S4 2.7L Twin Turbo V6 6-spd

GIAC X/XR Tuned ECU
KONI Euro-spec Coilovers
Flik Artic 18x8.5 + Toyo Proxes T1-S
AWE S-Flo Intake + Darintake Mod + ITG Cone Filter
UUC Motorwerks VM3 Dual 60mm Exhaust
Red Alcantara Seat Inserts
Valeo Euro Xenon Housings + Philips Silvervisions
Piggie Downpipes w/ modified-cats (not installed at the moment)
AMS Polymount, Bosch 110 BPVs, Greddy FA Turbo Timer
35% Tinted at Sprewell Racing ;P


~320hp/370tq on 91 craptane

 

[Kung Fu Jedi]

Here's my new ride. I've had it about a month and a half and I'm loving it so far. It's the 2005 Nissan Xterra with the redesign across the board. Nice vehicle for getting outside and off the road. The new 265 horsepower engine doesn't hurt much on the highway either.

 

[Lucky Forward]

2003 Infiniti G35 6-speed.

Stock, except for the tinted windows. And no, he doesn't get to ride in it.

 

[Cooper]

No modifications. We did completely spec and custom order both of them, however. Waited 4 months for the base Cooper and about 9 months for the S.

 

[AntoneM]

Contour SVT, but very unfortunately I don't have any recent pics, my car has over 200 HP and ~ 2900 LB curb weight and I do have a chip on my shoulder

I gues this is as close to my car as I could find, only substitute those rims for 8 spoke rims:

 

[Nightbreeze]

98 civic si

Looking to trade it in for an 06 Eclispe though. We'll see what happens.

 

[Dilbert]

Wow...some beautiful cars in this thread, especially the Acura TL.

I don't have a photo of my actual car, but it basically looks like this:

 

[MrAngryFace]

(not my pic)

2000 Focus, Manual. Thats not my pic Taken me to hell and back, love this car. Wont get rid of it till its beyond my help.

 

[bionic77]

2001 BMW 325xi.

No changes done to it. I am thinking about getting nicer tires though, that is about the extent of what I will do to change my car. I don't really care about how fast I can go from 0-60 anymore, as long as I like the way my car looks and the way it handles I am happy.

I regret going with the automatic sometimes though, but not when I am stuck in a traffic jam. And this way my fiance can drive it too.

 

[darscot]

Mines not white but you get the idea.

 

[moist]

Mine looks pretty much exactly like this except it has a bug deflector.

 

[Lucky Forward]

moist, did you get your name from Dead Like Me?

 

[BooM235689]

Mines not white but you get the idea.

are u kidding??

 

[SpectreRT]

Dont have any pictures to link at the moment, but you can just do a search and on Google or something and find plenty of pictures.

2004 SRT-4

Mopar Stage-1 Turbo Upgrade
Mopar Short-Throw Shifter
DIY Catch-Can
Spring-Wastegate Mod

Last 0-60 run was 5.8 seconds - I should be getting lower times, but I am still adjusting to the car.

 

[thom]

98 civic si

Looking to trade it in for an 06 Eclispe though. We'll see what happens.

Goddamn shame if you traded an Si for a shit Chrysler DSM.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

1992 Subaru SVX (the pic is not mine, but thats pretty much what it looks like)

as for what i've done with it? Well, i just got it smog checked today! AND IT PASSED!
**high fives self**

 

[Vormund]

2004 Mazda3 SP23 Manual Velocity Red Sedan

Mods: Stubby antenna, adds extra 40kw.
I'll be getting a TWM shortshifter and possibly a strut tower brace soonish.

 

[moist]

moist, did you get your name from Dead Like Me?

Nope, never seen the show before. I suppose i should check it out now though.

 

[robox]

car is in dire need of lowering. but that's money i don't have right now. besides that, it's gonna need new brakes and tires before summer.

 

[Blacklion]

My project car

Bought her for 500 bucks....I've put a little under 2 grand in her so far... that was expected.

Next I've got some bondo-ing to do on the rear right side wheel well. RUST KILLZ
Soon I'll put in new carpet and a head liner repair... maybe 2000 jetta leater seats but i need a special bracket for that.
On the not so important side I went with a Sony MP3 player and 6 speaker reinstall

Worst thing has been the power steering going up ... I thought she threw a rod from the sounds she made...However, the engine runs strong; she got a clean Bill of health from My mechanic. (knocks on virtual wood)

These are pics before I got the work done

 

[Jdw40223]

thats my "G" ride.. the sad thing is that my g/f looks waaaaay better in it than me. I look like a sardine stuck inside a rollerskate. arghh!

 

[darscot]

are u kidding??

Nope had for about a month.

 

[Outlaw]

2003 Mach 1

 

[Jim Bowie]

i call dis da pimp mobile

one tiem i got dis shit up to 85 yea yea

 

[Lil' Dice]

I drive this now. I've added a rear spoiler, white mud-guards, a custom grille and dark tint al around. No more chrome rims for me.

This is what i hope to be driving after the weekend:

 

[Cerebral Palsy]

05' Sidewalk for teh win

 

[Marty Chinn]

2002 Acura RSX Type-S

No mods cuz I figure what's the point. I won't race it. That's money that could go into games or home theater equipment.

My old love, god rest her soul....

1966 Ford Mustang

 

[Loki]

Mines not white but you get the idea.

I believe in Norway they call that car "Instant Death." Seriously though, you had better pray that you're never involved in an accident. That car looks like the "after" picture of crash test trials, no offense.

 

[Dyne]

It's this, except white.

If this van's a rockin', don't come a-knockin'. The back windows are nicely tinted, too. It's my university shag-van. Once I'm out of school with an actual income, it'll be a good car with even more tinted windows.

 

[fart]

hay dc5s buddy

car nerd notes:

so many awesome autos, but...

05 TL Tsssss! SO HOT. please tell me it's a 6spd

i'm still going to kill you for getting rid of that sti mrklaw

the 06 eclipse is not a DSM

please tell us more about your SMART darscot

man, your svx looks really good. maybe half of the svx's i've seen (5 max in total) are beat to shit

ok now mine ('05)

 

[Marty Chinn]

Did they change the 2005 RSX?

 

[fart]

yah. minor facelift + power bump + wider wheels (17x7.5) + some other stuff

 

[Lumix]

1987 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3

INTAKE / EXHAUST:
K & N Filtercharger
Remus Sport Exhaust


SUSPENSION:
Bilstein Sport Shock Absorbers
H & R Sport Spring Set


WHEEL:
AMG Monoblock II 17 x 7.5 (x4)


TIRE:
Kumho Ecsta 711 215-40-17 (x2, Front)
Bridgestone Potenza RE730 215-45-17 (x2, Rear)


EXTERIOR:
Hella Front Turn Signals


INTERIOR:
Pioneer MEH-9000R MD Receiver
Pioneer CDX-P1250 12 Multi-CD Player
PPI 40.1 Coaxial (x2)






1985 Toyota Corolla SR5

INTAKE / EXHAUST:
HKS Sport Exhaust


SUSPENSION:
Tarmak Negative Camber Roll Center Adjusters
Tokico HP
Espelir Active Super Down Springs
Project Mu Dura DTF-01 Height Adj. Pillowball Upper Mounts
Cusco Vacanza Rear Stabilizer
Battle Version Adjustable Lateral Rod


CHASSIS REINFORCEMENT:
Cusco Strut Tower Bar (Front)


BRAKE:
Project Mu NS Front Brake Pads
Aerodyne Industries Brake Master Cylinder Stopper


WHEEL:
Hayashi Type ST 14 x 7, +7 (x4)
Weds Autobahn Mesh 14 x 6, +15 (x2)


TIRE:
185/60/14 Falken Ziex ZE-512 (x4)


INTERIOR:
Sparco Evo Full Bucket Competition Seat
Sparco Seat Track Set
Wedge Engineering Seat Bracket
Willans Super Sport 4x4 Saloon Harness and Pads
Nardi Classic 360mm Steering Wheel
WJR Universal Steering Boss
TRD Shift Knob
TRD Quick Shifter
Cusco Spin Turn Knob
Pioneer KEH-P1010 Cassette Player / Receiver
Pioneer CDX-P1280 12 Multi-CD Player
Sony MD Walkman MZ-R700


EXTERIOR:
OEM Zenki Trueno Grille
OEM Zenki Trueno Front Bumper
OEM Zenki Levin / Trueno Rear Bumper




1985 Toyota Corolla GT-S

ENGINE:
AE82 / AE92 Zenki 4A-GELU Engine
TRD Oil Filler Cap
TRD Spark Plug Cord Set
Aerodyne Industries Engine Stabilizer
Aerodyne Industries Aluminum Radiator Plate
Koyo Aluminum Radiator
Cusco High Pressure Radiator Cap
Cusco Oil Catch Tank


INTAKE / EXHAUST:
A'pexi Power Intake & AFM Adapter (for SW20)
TRD 4-1 Exhaust Manifold
5Zigen Catback Piping
Signal Auto CB Muffler
RS*R Silencer


DRIVETRAIN:
OS Giken Super Single Clutch Set
Earl’s Braided Clutch Line
TRD 2-way Limited Slip Differential


SUSPENSION:
Tarmak Negative Camber Roll Center Adjusters
TRD AE92 / AE101 Race SS 5-way Adj. Shock Absorbers (Tokico, Front)
TRD AE86 Race SS 8-way Adj. Shock Absorbers (KYB, Rear)
TRD Race 6.5kg/mm Coil Springs (Rear)
Cusco 8kg/mm Coil Springs (Front)
Cusco Height Adjustable Coilover Sleeves
Cusco Pillowball Upper Mounts
Battle Version Adjustable Lateral Rod
Battle Version Adjustable Rear Traction / Control Arm Set (4-Link)


CHASSIS REINFORCEMENT:
Cusco Front Strut Tower Bar, Type ALCOS
Cusco Rear Strut Tower Bar
Cusco Tension Rod Bar
Jubiride Center Monocoque Bar
Aerodyne Industries Chromolly Rear Pillar Bar
Technosquare 4-pt. Roll Bar w/ Side Impact Beams


BRAKE:
Endless Blue Panther SSS-S Brake Pads
Brembo / Bradi Slotted Rotors
Earl's Braided Brake Lines
Aerodyne Industries Brake Master Cylinder Stopper


WHEEL:
SSR MK III 14 x 8, 0 (x2) & 14 x 7, 0 (x2)
SSR Star Formula 14 x 7, 0 (x2)
Hayashi Command 14 x 7, +2 (x4)
Advan A3A 14 x 6, +6 (x2)


TIRE:
195/60/14 Falken Azenis RT-215(x4)
185/60/14 Falken Ziex ZE-512 (x2)
185/60/14 Yokohama AVS ES100 (x6)


INTERIOR:
Bride Brix Reclining Super Seat (Passenger Side)
Bride Super Seat Rail, MO Type (Passenger Side)
Bride Zeta III Full Bucket Super Seat (Driver Side)
Bride Super Seat Rail, FO Type (Driver Side)
Bride Tuning Pad Set
Bride Seat Back Protector
Takata MPH-340R 4-pt. Full Harness
Takata SP-301 Shoulder Pad Set
Nardi / Personal > Momo Hub Adapter
Momo Hub
TRD Nardi Torino 350mm Steering Wheel
C's Short Stroke Shift
Signal Auto Spin Turn Knob
Boston Acoustics 4" (Front x2)
Polk Audio (Rear x2)
Panasonic CQ-DFX983U WMA / MP3 CD Player / Receiver
Panasonic CX-DP880U 8-Disc CD Changer
Panasonic SJ-MJ55-R Portable MD Player


EXTERIOR:
Cibie H4 Headlight Housings
Osram / Sylvania Silverstar Halogen Bulbs, Type H4
Osram / Sylvania Silverstar Amber Bulbs, Type 1156
Sift Tow Hook Set
OEM Levin Door Visors
OEM Zenki Trueno Front Bumper, Emblem, & Lip Spoiler
OEM Zenki Trueno Taillights
OEM Kouki Levin / Trueno Rear Bumper
OEM Kouki Trueno Front Turn Signal Lights
OEM Kouki Trueno Front Side Markers
OEM Kouki Trueno Grille
j-blood FRP Front Bumper Spoiler
j-blood FRP Front Bumper Stays
j-blood FRP Side Steps
j-blood FRP Rear Under Spoiler
j-blood FRP Rear Spoiler Type 2
j-blood CFRP Bonnet Type 2 (signed by Katsuhiro Ueo, "desu kara desu ne")
Sparco Hood Pin Kit

 

[Brian Fellows]

I dont have a pic but I drive a 2001 maroon Monte Carlo.

 

[element]

man, what do some of you do for a living!!

I drive a 98 Subaru Legacy Outback. I'm looking to trade it in.

Vormund, how is the Mazda3?

 

[robox]

hey lumix, how do you find compteting in sm with the sr5? don't you have to contend with vtec+turbo and supercharged m3's? and i noticed that you didn't list any R tires...

 

[Lumix]

My daily driver SR5 wasn't really competitive in Street Modified. Slow acceleration, and no limited-slip.


I used it in that class because:

1) I had to save the GT-S for another event the following day.
2) The GT-S is my normal car in SM class, with my points card. I have to run in that class to earn points for the regional championship season. Otherwise, I would be listed as ROC (Run out of class) and not earn any points for SM.
3) The Japanese bumpers were illegal for the normal classes (DSP, STS). So I would not be able to run in those classes, anyway.


Also... I do not really use an R Compound, because I kind of have a deal with Falken Tire Corporation. So, I still use sets of Azenis RT-215.
I would like to try the new RT-615, when it is available in size 185/60/14.

I also good things about Kumho V710s, though. I might be looking into getting a set in 195/55/14.

 

[robox]

haha, figures...
hold on, i thought body kits were allowed in sts but not dsp. not like that matters when you wanna earn points...

sponsorship... grrrr..... ::green eyes::

are they still making the rt-215s? i plan on getting a set soon but it seems everybody's changing over to 615's, which cost a bit more

 

[Funky Papa]

I'm sure you gamers can't help but fiddling about under the hood

Here's my current love baby:

Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9 1989

I knew you were a fucking chav at heart :lol

I believe in Norway they call that car "Instant Death." Seriously though, you had better pray that you're never involved in an accident. That car looks like the "after" picture of crash test trials, no offense.

Smarts are safe cars man.

 

[Vormund]

Vormund, how is the Mazda3?

excellent. It's a lot of fun to drive.

 

[DeEJaYMiND]

I Love it If i could i would buy this kit:

 

[element]

excellent. It's a lot of fun to drive.

i need something better then that. how does it handle? how is the MPG? any problems?
I'm trying to decide either Mazda3i or Mazda6 5 door.

 

[tedtropy]

130HP of economy-class gas-conserving DOHC power. Whoo!

Only modifications I have done are to the audio system. Three 8" JL subs in the back, MBQuart speakers in the front, a Clarion receiver in the dash, and a pack of gum in the center console.

 

[darscot]

I believe in Norway they call that car "Instant Death." Seriously though, you had better pray that you're never involved in an accident. That car looks like the "after" picture of crash test trials, no offense.

You can watch all the crash test film online. The thing is just as save or more save then any other compact car. I love when they show it go head on with a full size Benz. Then the guy rolls over and click the doors open and the cockpit is still perfect intact. The whole front of the Benz is crushed but the Smart is ok. It has no real crumple zone so it hits hard but it maintains it's shape.

 

[Folder]

You can watch all the crash test film online. The thing is just as save or more save then any other compact car. I love when they show it go head on with a full size Benz. Then the guy rolls over and click the doors open and the cockpit is still perfect intact. The whole front of the Benz is crushed but the Smart is ok. It has no real crumple zone so it hits hard but it maintains it's shape.

You're right, Smarts don't break in crashes. And you can make them go fast!
A good friend of mine had a Garratt uprated turbo (T26?) with an ECU mod, switchable TCS and wide front wheels to stop that chronic understeer they suffer. A lot of fun.
Lumix. Having two Truanos is just greedy! Nice rides, I really covet those Japanese FR hatches. And we have an S13 in the thread too! Good times.
A bit surprised I'm the only one running a bit of French rallying love...
C'est la vie!