What car do you drive ?

xHaZxMaTx · Post by **xHaZxMaTx** » 15 Dec 2007, 21:08

Well, my mom decided she doesn't want me getting a small car (unsafe in a car accident) or a convertible (not without a roll bar, anyway), so so much for a Miata.

Porsche-AG · Post by **Porsche-AG** » 16 Dec 2007, 01:26

Guess that takes the Celica convertible out of the equation, too. Sorry to hear that HaZ, but I'm sure there are still plenty of options that should fill your criteria.

Post by **TheStig** » 16 Dec 2007, 02:22

something like a Coupe DeVille, it's big so it must be safe, and hÃ© it's not a convertible, but you could install a rollcage to make it even more safe

(in other words, not all small cars are unsafe, and does your mom expect you to flip your car, but then...mothers

)

xHaZxMaTx · Post by **xHaZxMaTx** » 16 Dec 2007, 08:35

My dad brought up a good point, actually: I'm 18, and it's my money - I can buy pretty much whatever the firetruck I want.

boganbusman · Post by **boganbusman** » 16 Dec 2007, 08:43

That's the spirit

Don't let anything get between you and your driving machine.

Grez~Supra_RZ-S · Post by **Grez~Supra_RZ-S** » 16 Dec 2007, 13:05

What Bogan says is the truth. Of course, being your first car you may not notice the inherent problems at first, but eventually you will, and itll annoy the hell out of you. In all honesty, I loved my AW11, but after 3 weeks of driving it hard, I started to wish Id bought a tin-top.

I don't think you can buy a MX5 for such price, I don't know how the price are there but atleast here you have to pay pretty much for a decent MX5.

The problem with MX5s is they fetch such a broad range of prices, and to most people its hard to see why. Generally, a Eunos will go for anywhere from Â£500 to Â£2000, depending on age/condition etc. A UKDM car here usually goes for Â£1500+, and an FI MX5 will fetch around Â£4-5k. Bargains come up all the time, and I recently saw a Eunos with 45'000km go for Â£500 because the soft-top had been knifed. To replace the rag-top with another one is around Â£150...

That's because you don't hear much about the Miata at all

Top Gear reviews MX5

Old TG review of MK1 MX5

In fact, simply typing 'Miata' into google comes up with thousands of reviews, both from the TV and owners of the cars themselves. They have their own racing series, and every weekend, they dominate cars with 3 and 4 times their power in solo events. There arent many people Ive met who dont hold an opinion about the MX5, and Id say more often than not theyre very positive.

Well, my mom decided she doesn't want me getting a small car (unsafe in a car accident) or a convertible (not without a roll bar, anyway), so so much for a Miata

Good news on both fronts there mate. I bought a roll-bar for Â£40 which is a copy of an FIA-approved design. Oh, and 1990 Miata crash test results. In fact, Id say youre safer in one of these than you are in an old Volvo.

y dad brought up a good point, actually: I'm 18, and it's my money - I can buy pretty much whatever the firetruck I want.

Good to see youve grown some stones, buy that Miata, you know you want to.

By the way, awesome sig man. Your ride looks nicer and nicer every time I see a new picture of it.

Thanks mate, glad you like her. Shes in for a full wheel alignment soon that should see some pretty aggressive camber/toe changes.

boganbusman · Post by **boganbusman** » 16 Dec 2007, 13:16

lol, it is possible to delete posts after you've made them: just click the little 'X' next to the 'edit' button.

However it is no longer possible since I have posted after you

Porsche-AG · Post by **Porsche-AG** » 16 Dec 2007, 22:39

Grez~Supra_RZ-S wrote:
That's because you don't hear much about the Miata at all

In fact, simply typing 'Miata' into google comes up with thousands of reviews, both from the TV and owners of the cars themselves. They have their own racing series, and every weekend, they dominate cars with 3 and 4 times their power in solo events. There arent many people Ive met who dont hold an opinion about the MX5, and Id say more often than not theyre very positive.

I can type in "Celica" and get millions of reviews

Maybe it's just where I live, because in Alberta most people are driving massive Ford trucks or SUVs and I actually don't hear or see much about Miatas. And I'm in no way saying they're bad cars, because I have seen 1 show on the Speed Channel dealing with some affordable, fun cars and the Miata was listed as one though often the target of "girl car" jokes.

Grez~Supra_RZ-S · Post by **Grez~Supra_RZ-S** » 17 Dec 2007, 18:24

Meh, I used to get the 'girls car' jokes a lot, especially at work. But the two main guys who do it (one drives a DC2 and the other an EP3) will never come to the track against me, which I think speaks volumes.

Porsche-AG · Post by **Porsche-AG** » 18 Dec 2007, 03:52

A DC2 and EP3? Jeez, they must have been extra cocky or drunk.

Koenigsegg_Rox · Post by **Koenigsegg_Rox** » 18 Dec 2007, 12:33

Straight up. Personally, I don't give a crap whether I don't see MX5s a lot or whether people call them girls cars. When I do see them, they look pretty damn cool to me. Grez's especially. Good stuff, mate, keep up the good work.

steelsnake00 · Post by **steelsnake00** » 19 Dec 2007, 15:05

I'm test diving an Audi RS4 at an Audi stealership later today. I'm not likely to buy this particular one but I wanna see how they drive.

Will let you all know what I think.

xHaZxMaTx · Post by **xHaZxMaTx** » 19 Dec 2007, 16:14

Stealership?

steelsnake00 · Post by **steelsnake00** » 19 Dec 2007, 18:57

xHaZxMaTx wrote:Stealership?

Dealership

Porsche-AG · Post by **Porsche-AG** » 20 Dec 2007, 01:16

@ steelsnake: Lucky you

Are you testing the sedan, convertible or station wagon?

Grez~Supra_RZ-S · Post by **Grez~Supra_RZ-S** » 20 Dec 2007, 11:26

Cant see you being disappointed mate. Only ever driven one in a straight line (dual-carriageway...), but the noise and theatre of it all are very impressive.

Texhnolith · Post by **Texhnolith** » 20 Dec 2007, 12:08

Uhuh

yea.. rims dont come any better then this.
Forged Magnesium:
Rays Engineering Volk Racing Wheels TE37 18" Bronze

Front: 8.5J with Michelin Pilot Sport 225/40 R18
Rear: 9.5J with Michelin Pilot Sport 255/35 R18

steelsnake00 · Post by **steelsnake00** » 20 Dec 2007, 12:34

Porsche-AG wrote:@ steelsnake: Lucky you Are you testing the sedan, convertible or station wagon?

The Avant (touring/estate depending where you're from)

I loved it- lots of presence and plenty of power- pulls better than the M3 does and seems better built, but the suspention could do with a little bit of work. If I'm getting one it's coilovers all the way.

Grez~Supra_RZ-S · Post by **Grez~Supra_RZ-S** » 20 Dec 2007, 22:37

Id forgotten how great TE37s looked...

Post by **TheStig** » 21 Dec 2007, 01:18

very nice Texhnolith, very nice.

@steelsnake, can you tell us what model of RS4 you're looking at, is it the current model or a other model of RS4?

steelsnake00 · Post by **steelsnake00** » 21 Dec 2007, 14:00

TheStig wrote:steelsnake, can you tell us what model of RS4 you're looking at, is it the current model or a other model of RS4?

It's a B5 Avant from 2001, so it's a late model in the previous generation of RS4. 2.7 Biturbo with 380bhp out of the box. The one I test drove had pretty much every option ticked but I'm not so fussed about sat-nav and the like (as I don't tend to get lots that much). The top-end (believe it was Bang and Olufsen) stereo is a must for me, though, as is the right colour- graphite grey, please.

Zero260 · Post by **Zero260** » 22 Dec 2007, 09:01

Damn you, Tex. I'm jealous... They look great man, especially wrapped in those Pilot Sports.

Danyutz · Post by **Danyutz** » 22 Dec 2007, 09:58

oh they look so good Tex.

T-Shine · Post by **T-Shine** » 22 Dec 2007, 14:06

Bang&Olufsen is heaven, Steel. I am currently - slowly, but steadily lol - filling up my room with B&O wares, and it is an absolute pleasure listening to and most certainly also to look at!! But I was not aware of their systems being available for previous Audis?
I am curious to see what you find, anyway - I demand you show us as soon as possible

Oh, and what a beautiful car, Tex

!

Felixkissa · Post by **Felixkissa** » 28 Dec 2007, 15:53

Texhnolith wrote:Uhuh yea.. rims dont come any better then this.
Forged Magnesium:
Rays Engineering Volk Racing Wheels TE37 18" Bronze

Front: 8.5J with Michelin Pilot Sport 225/40 R18
Rear: 9.5J with Michelin Pilot Sport 255/35 R18

Those really are nice (looking) rims. Wouldn't mind having a set of those myself.
Also, what an excellent car you have bought

My S14's current mods are:
Walbro fuelpump
3" exhaust all the way
stainlessteel exhaust manifold
FMIC
HKS adjustable wastegate actuator (boost set to 1bar)
RPS Max Street Organic clutch kit
K&N airfilter
Greddy Type-RS dumpvalve
Pivot electronic boost gauge
H&R springs with KYB AGX shocks
Greddy strutbraces front and rear
Summer: 17" x 8,5" rims with 225/45(front) and 255/40(rear) rubber
Winter: OEM rims with winter tyres

Plans:
Chip + Nismo 740cc fuel injectors (already got these) + MAF-sensor
Better brakes
Engine rebuild
Bigger turbo
Adjustable suspension arms
Better LSD
JDM rear bumper
Some other front grille

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