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Post by Enforced on Nov 16, 2009 22:32:38 GMT -8
Hey guys. I don't post much around here but I figured after like...what 9-11 years maybe I should post more often. Anyone here into automotives? Old, new, domestic, foreign? I myslf grew up with Japanese import bias, but after working in a Ford dealership for my apprenticeship...even I can appreciate older muscle. Anyways..heres a pic of my current project. Its Mazda convertible..I always wanted one when I first sat in one that is equipped with force induction with around 220whp. It may not seem much, but for a sub 2200 pound car. It will for sure be on par with a 5.0 Mustang. Anyways. Here she is... Its yellow like my toolbox. And...I get enough gay comments as it is so I won't mind. Surprsingly for a 'chick' car, I mainly get thumbs up for the older folks. The younger crowds don't even know what it is!  Aftermarket springs, struts, 2.5" exhaust system w/ Magnaflow dual pipes...Powered by a T25 turbo from a Nissan 240sx. Currently its parked in the garage and I'm starting to tear it down to install its new aftermarket engine computer. Going to do some body work during the winter...and pulling the engine to do a mild rebuild. Anyways here she is. I hope you guys post up your rides whether or not its a sports car or a yellow chick car..for that matter. Or even if you aren't into these things. Just put it in the thread! |
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Post by Anjel_Few on Nov 16, 2009 23:24:13 GMT -8
i'll have to get shadow to link some pics of our 2007 Saab 9-3. Very nice lil miata there man  |
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Post by Enforced on Nov 17, 2009 1:46:06 GMT -8
Thanks Anjel. Its scary driving this thing... since my head is almost level with the rear bumpers of larger trucks and suvs. If I get in a really bad rear end. My head might be chopped off  |
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Post by KAZ_Few on Nov 17, 2009 8:23:45 GMT -8
any car that can beat a 5.0L gets my vote even if it was built for gurls LOL
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Post by HuheyGroove_Few on Nov 19, 2009 14:09:36 GMT -8
The Miata is a great weekend road-tripper. And if it hauls ass, even better. I'm ashamed to admit I'd never have the time to do this.
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Post by Synthetic on Dec 1, 2009 19:41:50 GMT -8
Thats awsome, Enforced! I didnt realize you were a mechanic. I just started with a mechanic and am pretty much doing an apprenticeship as well, but I never went to tech school first or anything. I've just always worked on my own cars. Shop books and getting my hands dirty. But since working at a full-service garage (Grunmiere Fleet Maintenance Solutions) I've grown my knowledge ten times what it had before and I just started two weeks ago. I have a 99 Cherokee 4x4 with the 4.0L str8 6. Now that I am making money and have use of a real shop with multiple lifts, I'm going to be doing some upgrades to make my jeep a beast. We'll have to keep our projects posted. Although, you are already way ahead of me.  I'm finishing up replacing an engine in a '98 Chevy Z-71. I used to like chevy until i started having to work on 'em... |
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Post by Enforced on Dec 4, 2009 2:14:56 GMT -8
Synthetic, thats great to hear! Automotive mechanics is pretty fun and especially satisfying when you do finish the repairs. I started off doing lube/oil maintenances/tires for a year and a half then started getting to the real stuff. I'm still green with 3 years of experience though. I'm looking for a new employer right now since I quit at a bad time. Its still slow around here in Alberta but hopefully it'll pick back up. I applied just about everywhere... Throw some pics up of your rides will ya? Can't have an automotive thread without em  |
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Post by KAZ_Few on Dec 4, 2009 8:06:28 GMT -8
Throw some pics up of your rides will ya?  |
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Post by Enforced on Dec 4, 2009 10:08:44 GMT -8
Kaz, that is slick. I got my motorcycle license a year ago. I bought a piddly small ass bike to start off...CBR.....wait for it...wait for it... 125. lol going on the highway was nuts. I'm barely hitting 95kms/hr bouncing off the rev limiter on the 6th gear while other cars for zooming by at 110-120km/hr. It was funner in the city though. I loved it. I can't wait to get my hands on a bigger bike.
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Post by Humpa_Few on Dec 9, 2009 8:28:01 GMT -8
Kaz, that is slick. I got my motorcycle license a year ago. I bought a piddly small ass bike to start off...gsxr.....wait for it...wait for it... 1300. lol going on the highway was nuts. I'm barely hitting 275kms/hr bouncing off the rev limiter on the 6th gear while other cars for zooming by at 110-120km/hr. It was funner in the city though. I loved it. I can't wait to get my hands on a bigger bike.
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Post by KAZ_Few on Dec 9, 2009 9:21:17 GMT -8
Kaz, that is slick. I got my motorcycle license a year ago. I bought a piddly small ass bike to start off...gsxr.....wait for it...wait for it... 1300. lol going on the highway was nuts. I'm barely hitting 275kms/hr bouncing off the rev limiter on the 6th gear while other cars for zooming by at 110-120km/hr. It was funner in the city though. I loved it. I can't wait to get my hands on a bigger bike. YA I was wondering when you were gunna get rid of that Busa and buy a real bike |
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Post by Humpa_Few on Dec 9, 2009 22:46:12 GMT -8
A GSXR 1300 is a Hayabusa you silly sourcocky owner but this year I did by a 2006 yamaha MT01 seriously fun 1700cc vtwin naked sport bike and a 1973 750 kawasaki H2 triple ring ding that needs some work but not too much and the Valkyrie is still in the garage waiting to race you to Whistler and back
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Post by KAZ_Few on Dec 11, 2009 17:44:44 GMT -8
A GSXR 1300 is a Hayabusa you silly sourcocky owner but this year I did by a 2006 yamaha MT01 seriously fun 1700cc vtwin naked sport bike and a 1973 750 kawasaki H2 triple ring ding that needs some work but not too much and the Valkyrie is still in the garage waiting to race you to Whistler and back Once I have enough money built up in my "Speeding Ticket" fund I will call you but against a Valkyrie should I maybe start in Hope to give you a chance  |
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Post by Humpa_Few on Dec 12, 2009 3:14:15 GMT -8
Once I have enough money built up in my "Speeding Ticket" fund I will call you but against a Valkyrie should I maybe start in Hope to give you a chance ................................................................................................. well at least you put the words "hope" and "chance" in that post which is good cause you'll need lots of both
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Post by atomsmasher on Dec 30, 2009 10:42:15 GMT -8
I just picked up a 94 Supra TT. (well I have had it for a year) I'm about to sell the prelude I hate to see it go  The supra is in the middle  |
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