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rc51 · « **Reply #45 on:** June 06, 2003, 06:38:27 PM »

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Originally posted by funkedup

IMHO 350Z is extremely ricey. It's a sedan platform, but they put a swoopy body on it and try to pass it off as a sports car.

You're full of it.
I Own a 350z and it will run circles around most cars in it's price range.
As far as it being on a sedan platform?
I really don't know that to be true.
But what I do know is tha dam thing sticks to the road like glue.
And is rare in that it is both quick and fast!

XNachoX · « **Reply #46 on:** June 06, 2003, 06:42:48 PM »

I'll just mow the little bastards down.

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rc51 · « **Reply #47 on:** June 06, 2003, 06:46:05 PM »

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Originally posted by funkedup
I can't diss the Lexus coupes, those are pretty nice.

The lexus is just an over priced toyota!!
We bought a new 1997 sc300 for 46k
And guess what it brought in trade?
12.5k
Before you go off on how i got screwed let me explain i am in the car business.
So i might know a few things LOL.
That lexus depreciated like a rock.
If you really want a car worth the money it cost to buy it?
Then you have only one choice.
Mercedes Benz.

funkedup · « **Reply #48 on:** June 06, 2003, 06:51:52 PM »

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Originally posted by rc51
You're full of it.

Not completely. 350Z are nice cars, but they do share the chassis with the G35 sedan and coupe. And there are cheaper cars which are just as quick (WRX, S2000) or quicker (Evo, STi).

DiabloTX · « **Reply #49 on:** June 06, 2003, 07:18:01 PM »

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Originally posted by rc51
The lexus is just an over priced toyota!!
We bought a new 1997 sc300 for 46k
And guess what it brought in trade?
12.5k
Before you go off on how i got screwed let me explain i am in the car business.
So i might know a few things LOL.
That lexus depreciated like a rock.
If you really want a car worth the money it cost to buy it?
Then you have only one choice.
Mercedes Benz.

That may be true but Mercedes rides mostly on its image, their engineering is laughable. How do I know? I managed a MB repair shop for over six years and my 1996 Camaro is a stellar performer in terms of bang and quality for the buck compared to the MB products. I can't tell you how many C's, E's, and S classes we had to send back to the dealer for the stupist little problems. Really, for 80k you'd expect more, but no, MB has been really going down hill since the early 80's...and let's not even start with the W201 chassis'...

funkedup · « **Reply #50 on:** June 06, 2003, 07:52:38 PM »

Hey RC I didn't mean to take the piss there. Z's are sweet cars. I just needed to make a point against the evil anti-ricers. We gotta stick together, especially with uncle-tom ricers like Nuchpatrick sellin us out to tha man!

SunKing · « **Reply #51 on:** June 06, 2003, 08:13:04 PM »

Sounds like Saurdaukar has a date to the movies.

crowMAW · « **Reply #52 on:** June 06, 2003, 08:24:19 PM »

You might be rice if:

Boeing keeps calling you asking you to return the 757 elevator you are using for a rear wing

You have more exhaust decibels than your engine has horsepower

Your mod list includes stereo equipment, shifter handle, MOMO steering wheel, PIA driving lights, exhaust tip, but no REAL engine parts.

You bring an empty Maxwell House coffee can with you to compare size when you shop for an aftermarket exhaust system

You add a hundred pounds of ground effects but have a carbon fiber hood for weight reduction

If your rear spoiler is taller than you are

You want the 'wastegate' sound, but don't want to install a turbocharger

You have stickers for parts you dont have

You can fit a watermelon or other large fruit in your tail pipe.

SKurj · « **Reply #53 on:** June 06, 2003, 08:50:46 PM »

heh my brother just finished installing fuel injection on his corolla GTS (forget which year.. its one of the rwd ones mid 80's i think) (initial D) a couple weeks ago.
This week he installed new spings dropping the car 72mm at the rear from stock (forget what he said at the front)

he has an MR2 engine sitting on a stand in his garage (townhouse garage too eekk ya can only open one door of the car when its in the garage and even then its a squeeze...) He's also got a used turbo which he is waiting to get a manifold built for.

He doesn't street race.. BUT he is off to Shannonville this weekend for what will likely be the only chance his wife lets him go race this year.

Cool little car, think he really enjoys the working on it more than the driving it, though he would tell you different perhaps. Not pushing much in the way of power at the moment but she sure handles nice. The new engine... well he's looking to push 225 or so HP which should make it really scoot +)

As for 2F2F... Michelle rodrigues(sp?) isn't in this one so I'll wait for it to come on video..

Noticed alot of CGI in the trailers... WTF is that??? Steve McQueen likely glad he isn't around to see it...

SKurj

rc51 · « **Reply #54 on:** June 06, 2003, 10:30:40 PM »

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Originally posted by funkedup
Hey RC I didn't mean to take the piss there. Z's are sweet cars. I just needed to make a point against the evil anti-ricers. We gotta stick together, especially with uncle-tom ricers like Nuchpatrick sellin us out to tha man!

NP cat .
It's all in fun

rc51 · « **Reply #55 on:** June 06, 2003, 10:32:36 PM »

Hey my dream car would be the subaru WRX STI.
about 30k.
And man you talk about performance WOW.
300hp. all wheel drive what a fun little buggy that would be.

Saurdaukar · « **Reply #56 on:** June 07, 2003, 12:25:22 AM »

I'd take the Evo 8 over the Sti. Less power, but better numbers. Have to rip off the Altezza lights though.

Funked, what are you putting to the ground with the Crocodile Dundee mobile? Bout 170 or so after drivetrain loss? And you weigh what... a hair over 3,100 pounds I guessing? That right?

Saurdaukar · « **Reply #57 on:** June 07, 2003, 12:25:53 AM »

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Originally posted by SunKing
Sounds like Saurdaukar has a date to the movies.

This joke is over my head apparently.

funkedup · « **Reply #58 on:** June 07, 2003, 02:42:48 AM »

The US version of the Evo doesn't have any numbers over the STi. Some reviewers have said they like the handling of the Evo better, but as far as straight line stuff it's toast. STi also has the active center diff which gives me techno wood, plus front and rear LSD, variable valve timing, and evaporative cooling for the intercooler.

I'm sure either car would be a blast to drive though, really splitting hairs here. Both cars are 4 door sedans based on FIA Group A homologation rules, so they are incredibly similar. It's all academic for me anyways, because I am not going to part with my Impreza any time soon.

3100 lb and 170 whp is pretty close for a stock WRX sedan. It depends on the dyno, etc. The reason the car pulls good times is because of the launch. It's like being shot off a CV if you get it right.

Fridaddy · « **Reply #59 on:** June 07, 2003, 03:03:17 AM »

Its the 6th of June...D-Day.
Lets give thanks for them...not a freakin car movie.

BTW.... I have a dual holley, V-8 Triumph TR-8 at 190BHP.
Anyone in the SF Bay area want to "talk"?