Author Topic: What you now drive; what you want to drive (Read 1009 times)

Widewing · « **on:** June 24, 2005, 03:50:56 PM »

What I drive now:

A 2003 Aerio SX, Progress Technology suspension (springs, camber kit and rear anti-roll bar, lowered almost 2 inches), 15x7 SuzukiSport wheels, with 205/50-15 Falken Ziex ZE-512 tires (I stayed with 15" wheels as 45 or 40 series tires would substantially add to the already very harsh ride). Custom Aerodyne rear disk brake kit. A small fortune was dumped into the motor (Whelmann Racing), 182 hp at wheels (stock was 121 hp at wheels, 145 hp SAE net). Badly in need of limited slip... Axle hop and wheel spin up the wazoo... Very little torque steering tho. Much better than my 1986 Shelby GLH-S (recently sold).

It flat-out owns my buddy's 2004 WRX and feels much quicker than my 2003 WRX (also sold). Not a world beater by any stretch, but a quick, superb handling daily hauler. It's one of three Suzukis we own, as well as a 2002 Dodge minivan that my wife is very attached to (I despise the damn thing).

What I want to drive:

Caterham Super Seven RoadSport SV. 202 bhp engine, 1,430 lbs with full gas tank. 0-60 in low 4 second range (3.4 seconds for 250 hp version). Closest thing to a formula car for the street.

My regards,

Widewing

Nilsen · « **Reply #1 on:** June 24, 2005, 03:52:59 PM »

me has Nissan Terrano II.. me wants a Toyota Rav4 or VW Passat stationwagon when they come.

Toad · « **Reply #2 on:** June 24, 2005, 03:54:20 PM »

What I drive now:

What I want to drive:

john9001 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 24, 2005, 03:58:38 PM »

widewing, thats a lotus super seven, i did not know you could still buy them, the lotus was avaible as a kit car, is that one ready built?

JB73 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 24, 2005, 03:59:22 PM »

1995 buick skylark. mine is dark green with silver side skirts

fantasy ride:
Lamborghini Countach

"realistic" desire:
honda S2000

Widewing · « **Reply #5 on:** June 24, 2005, 04:07:15 PM »

Quote

Originally posted by john9001
widewing, thats a lotus super seven, i did not know you could still buy them, the lotus was avaible as a kit car, is that one ready built?

Years ago, Lotus sold the tooling and manufacturing rights to Caterham. New, ready to drive Caterhams can be purchased in Europe. Here in the States they are sold as a rolling chassis. You buy the car and the power train from the dealer, but you must assemble the car yourself (or pay someone else to). This is due to the car not being certified to various US requirements.

Since you live in Florida, you may want to visit Caterham South down in Stuart. Here's their website

Perhaps when my two daughters graduate college (one next year, the other in 2008), maybe I'll be able to afford one of these monsters. But, paying tuition and housing costs for two kids limits my expendable income considerably.

My regards,

Widewing

nuchpatrick · « **Reply #6 on:** June 24, 2005, 04:14:06 PM »

Well..my 94 Mazda Miata 90% ready to be full track ready!!

And I just picked up my 05 Cadillac CTS w/Sport Package. I just love the dang thing and it's quick too! It's been raining so dang much I haven't even been able to take a photo or wax it.

My dream cars..

Lotus Elise (The best track car around!) & a Cadillac CTS-V A 4-Door Vett.

nuchpatrick · « **Reply #7 on:** June 24, 2005, 04:23:22 PM »

Widewing.. you should look into the Locost kit. I'm pondering after finishing my track car to sell it and get the Locost Kit..

Since I know how the work on the mazda BP 1.8L motor and the rest of the car. It would be a snap to work on..

Sandman · « **Reply #8 on:** June 24, 2005, 05:07:55 PM »

I have this:

I want this:

I also have this:

...and I want this:

RightF00T · « **Reply #9 on:** June 24, 2005, 05:17:17 PM »

This:

Want this:

Nilsen · « **Reply #10 on:** June 24, 2005, 05:18:37 PM »

That Cannondale is sweet Sandy!

How much?

Sandman · « **Reply #11 on:** June 24, 2005, 05:35:15 PM »

That's a Cannondale Prophet Team Replica... runs for about $3,500 US.

I've not test ridden one, but I've tested the Cannondale Jekyll and a Bionicon.

The Jekyll is also sweet and it's only $1,900 or so.

The Bionicon Edison is probably the most comfortable mountain bike I've ever ridden.

It's about $3,500. The interesting thing in the Bionicon is the ability to adjust the front and rear shocks on the fly simply by pressing a button and leaning forward or back. The shocks share an air reservoir.

AmRaaM · « **Reply #12 on:** June 24, 2005, 06:17:21 PM »

just sold my 1300 Hayabusa after spending 18 hours in jail(worst part was the food, gave me the shiits and taking dumps as female sheriffs and DA assistance wander past is a bit embarassing since its a clear plastic paneled holding area)....172mph on the freeway, got tagged for only 144mph though.. bastage was on frontage road at 5:45am trying to follow me but had to call ahead to vector in other units to me.

so now i'm just stuck with a new maxspeed miata5x 172hp turbo which someone promptly cut the top and stole my 1050 $ radio and one bose speaker and did 6200 $ damage to interior and top stealing it...thank god for insurance and 100$ deductibles.

and my trusty 02 jetta v6

what is my DREAM car ???..... stretch Humvee white limo with 3 bigtit blonds as chauffers...sorrrrry cant find a pic.

Saurdaukar · « **Reply #13 on:** June 24, 2005, 06:18:03 PM »

Current:

Thinking of trading for (upon release):

StarOfAfrica2 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 24, 2005, 06:24:03 PM »

What I drive now..........

98 Honda Accord

What I WANT to be driving.........

84-86 Mustang SVO. I actually had one, and it was an early 84 model. Ex-wife talked me into trading it for a 91 Grand Am after our son was born (and then we were split up 6 months later lol).

Or actually, my ultimate dream car..........

34 Ford 3 window. Gawd I love those things. I always wondered what it would be like with a little intercooled turbo engine like the SVO had, with the killer suspension setup as well.