Post Your Previous Rides

[Justin Fox]

Post'em up! I love seeing what kind of cars people used to drive, and what they thought of them. It's usually a great insight into the person behind the wheel :)

I'll start:


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VIRAGO
My first motor assistend vehicle was this monstrosity. A Yamaha Virago 250cc. I'm short so I felt comfy on it as I could very easily get both feet flat on the ground. It couldn't corner though. I ended up scraping the hell out of the foot pegs and often wandered into the wrong lane on long sweepers.


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SRV250
I sold the Virago to buy this. A Yamaha SRV250. Same engine as the Virago, lovely little bike. I never got comfy on the bike though, soon after this I bought a car (well, my parents bought it for me primarily to get me off the bike!).


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CELICA
This was my first car. 1st year uni, it was 2nd hand, automatic and I loved it. I ended up getting the springs cut (ahahahaha). The BBS wheels which came off a VR6 Golf (!). I painted the tail lights black and had a crappy custom exhaust too.


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ALFA 147
I traded the Celica in on this Alfa not too long after I finished university. I did a whole lot of stuff to this car. Tracked it a few times too. It was a Selespeed (clutchless manual like DSG). I loved it lots.


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R32 GT-R
I bought the GT-R whilst still owning the Alfa. I soon sold the Alfa though (I still own the GT-R).


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AE86
I then scored this fantastic AE86 GTV. Pretty rare, brought into the country for rally purposes only, and only for Toyota staff. It was going to cost me way too much to get it to the condition I wanted to take it to though so I sold it.


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EG CIVIC
I then found a really clean EG Civic. SOHC VTEC!


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MR2
I took my sisters car for a while too, an MR2 Spyder. It also had a funny clutchless gearbox. I also had a Kia Mentor at some stage, it was an attempt to stop modifying cars and just have a daily drive. I almost broke the car though and I sold it a week later (lol). I also had my Mum's old 318 BMW in there somewhere as well, too heavy and slow for my liking so I sold that quick smart.


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DC5R
I then bought this thing and absolutely hated it. It had decent power but no feel and look at it! Damn that's one ugly car.


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DC2R
I sold the DC5R and bought the real deal DC2R. Liked it, didn't love it, but I thought it was a pretty cool car, shame about the boy racer image though.


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MX-5
I then found a lovely MX5 Clubman and modified it with a lot of love. Massive love affair with this car. Have never driven anything quite as amazing. Super intuitive and balanced. Massive respect for these. I tracked it lots and it is the car that taught me how to drive.


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TME
I also bought a fantastic Evo 6.5 Tommi Makinen Edition. The car allows me to comfortably push it to 8/10ths out on the track. Definitely like playing a Playstation game. It was faster than the GT-R and it was stock. It was so good I had to sell it.


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JAZZ
My 1st Honda Jazz. I bought it new and took it straight to the workshop for bracing parts then straight to the track. I tracked it a lot, not sure why, just loved having the foot to the floor 90% of the time on the track, felt great!


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S2K
My old S2000. Loved it, not as friendly and fun as the MX-5 but it was a challenge to drive fast and commanded a lot more respect. Amuse kit, AP2 tails, Mugen exhaust, Mugen hard top too.


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JAZZ
My 2nd Honda Jazz. Auto. Daily and carried my mountain bikes really well.

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JAZZ
My 3rd Honda Jazz had a K20A engine from a DC5R Integra Type-R, 6 speed gearbox too. It was insane, louder than the GT-R. Definitely the craziest car I've ever owned.


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ED CIVIC
Suga and I bought this ED Civic for her to learn manual on. The way I've modified it is more of a joke than anything else. It's super low to the ground, the wheels are way too big for it and best of all it's got a very strong B16A engine swap which makes it heaps of fun to fang.


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V35
And this is my last car. An auto Nissan Skyline V35 350GT.

[SUGA]

Justin you forgot the civic we owned for 10seconds! .. and I have a feeling the Skyline would probably be faster than the R32 :(

Anyways...

Here's my first baby. When I look back on photos now I realise how much I was blinded by love (Intergra DC5). However, I still love the fact that she was white!

http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/8261/dsc04760copy.jpg

After having a go at front wheel drive I decided I would have a go in a rear wheel drive convertible!!
You can see why I went with black wheels on the R32! Lots of good times in this one.

http://www.buddyclub.com.au/2007/gotbuddyclub/images/suga1.jpg

[JohnnyG]

My lovely MINI Cooper S

Which I spent a fortune on modding

BIG Brake kit 8 Pot and Coilovers supplied and fitted by Peak RPM who now have the dealership for D2 Racing Sport in Australia.

Special thanks to Nick Peak who spent so much time getting the big buggers to fit, a 10mm spacer with a combined centering hub needed to be specially made by Michael (Machinest) and racing studds instead of the standard wheel bolts

More Photos Here (http://photos.newsys.com.au/Cars/Mini-Mods/D2-Racingsport-Brakes/4608202_niunt/1/271798581_chH3F)

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[JohnnyG]

All Show No Go ... Lacked Torque

Our new British made Honda Civic 2007 Type R GT
World wide production number R-05541
Purchased 17th August 2007

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[JohnnyG]

Our BMW X5 4.8L 2007 (Current)

Man for a four wheel drive this baby handles, I've kept up with MINI's on the Macquarie Pass corners

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Photshoot HOOTERS Chicks (http://photos.newsys.com.au/Events/Hooters/Hooters-Photoshoot-BMW-MINI/6022919_y4gzt#376882095_u5r6E)

[Byza]

damn Justin, yo have some good taste... i need to find some more pics of some of my old cars..

had everything from 11sec VL turbo, E36 BMW on 19"s, 3 x Fb holdens, Mercedes ML on 24"s LOL, xy falcon etc..

here is a quick few i had pics of...

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work pig for laughs..

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i still have this one...

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[Frenchie]

You boys have def gone through alot of cars !!! I'll see if I can track down my pics.

[Justin Fox]

I really really really wanted a black X5 with black rims. I just couldn't afford one though so I got the V35 350GT Skyline instead. I still want an X5, so bad!

[10d]

Justin, that is one crazy car collection. Blown away.

I don't get the fascination with the X5. It's a stunning looking 4x4, actually, one of the best looking 4x4s, but isn't it overkill for city commuting? Unless you've got the whole family in it I guess. Whenever I see one, there's only 1 person in it.
You being sarcastic again, dude.

[Cam]

Wow Justin that is an incredible collection.
Johnny the mini is awesome. How long did you have the Civic for before you got rid of it?

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First car:
92 Laser Ghia. All the options pretty much, power windows, power mirrors, 1.8L engine, sports exhaust (not a wanky exhaust but it had a noice note to it :P). Had just over 300,000kms when I traded it in. It was a great car.

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Second car:
2008 Hyundai i30 SLX CRDi. Bought brand new, but had nothing but problems with it so got rid of it with just over 4000kms on the clock. Damn shame because it was a nice car.
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Third car:
2007 2.0 TDI MKV.
Which I absolutely loved!!! Beat the pants off the Hyundai in every way.
:cool:

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Current is the MKV GTI.
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And............I'm only 20 LOL.
If I didn't have so many problems with the i30 I might have still had it. Although Dad had his car before I got the i30 and the first time I drove the GT sport I fell in love with it. I think I would have ended up buying a VW anyway hehe.

[Justin Fox]

I'd so be one of those yuppies in the X5, alone. Muahahahhaha. Yew!

And damn Cam you're on a good path there!!!!

[shida]

1972 Volkswagen Superbug
This was it - it was my dream car and I had gotten it just like that at 16! Alas, life is not that easy!! I had a minor accident in this car and spent a weekend with the help of my lovely brother patching the front left guard with fibreglass (gahhh it hurts!!). I didn't have this for long enough, because it was a Superbug, it had the fat fat wheels and 1.6 engine. I had great difficulty driving this car. It was a serious challenge whilst also learning how to drive manual. But I loved it so so much. It was time to get my P's though, so onto my next....
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2001 Mitsubishi Mirage
This was my birthday present from my dad, the car I would thrash like crazy and absolutely enjoyed driving. There were so many plans for this car, I joined JDMST soon after owning it and met some pretty amazing people that have shaped my life in so many different ways in the past few years. JDMST is also where I met Brendan (Serial Killa) my partner. Sadly, this car was stolen and it was a pretty public and painful experience to go through. I couldn't believe how much it hurt - I think it was because I was only just beginning to learn so much more about the way I drive and how to look after a car mechanically.
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1980 Toyota Corolla KE55
Ahhhh - back to almost old school! I bought this off Ebay for $1500 on a whim. I then spent a tonne of cash on its suspension and drove it around the way it was for a year and a bit. It was one of the most fun cars i've ever owned. Fun to drive, fun to own. It started everytime - maybe not the first time, but it started!! This car was also where I first learnt how to change a clutch with the help of a great friend who committed his time and knowledge to my car. This car was loud and FUN. It was a rust box though.... and I soon realised I couldn't hang onto it much longer, I didn't have the cash to look after it the way it needed to be.
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2007 Mazda 2 Neo
I've been driving it for almost a year now and I enjoy it as it gets me from A to B with no hassles. No more clunks, no more rattles, no more questions in my mind "will this car start... please start?". My only issue with this car is its lack of power and handling. It will soon be time to upgrade again methinks!
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That's it for now.... But soon... my love for VW's will be re-ignited!!!!

[Howie]

OK my turn!

Started off with a HONDA CIVIC ED 1991 HATCHBACK:
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In 2001 it was well worn and fantastic little car but it was not without its problems. I broke a radiator, head gasket, starter motor, etc. Basically all the little things that keep the damn thing running. Being my first set of wheels it was my ticket to freedom and at the age of 21 it didn't come soon enough! I kept it for a year because of all the problems... and swore never to buy a used car again.




In 2002: HONDA INTEGRA TYPE R (DC5R) 2002:
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Despite being disappointed with the severely watered down version of the JDM DC5R, I bought it new in 2002. I had spent half a year looking for a mint DC2R in Championship White but there weren't any around! Using it as a daily commute and for track work it was still an extremely capable track car, regardless of what the motoring journos said. It was by far the best FWD chassis on the market at the time. I loved it...

Actually, I loved it soooo much that I couldn't admit to myself that I loathed the damn thing.

The suspension was mismatched for Australia; the dampening was way too stiff for the springs and the ride height was just insane. Oh how I tried to fix it by slapping on HKS hipermax II coil-overs, putting on semi-slick tyres and trying to make up for the power taxed by 10% for Australia by modifying the intake but I was just too disappointed. I just really wanted the DC2R! (Hmm sounds like an echo in here, Justin?)

I put up with it for 5 whole years and sold it after deciding that the piss-weak torque and uninspiring chassis feel was just too much to bear. Another car by then had caught my eye...




2008: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MKV .:R32 3DOOR DSG
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Upping up the displacement from 2.0L to 3.2L was always going to impress, but what really got me into the seat of this little hot hatch was that spine tingling V6 bark and AWD traction. It was more doughy and heavier than the DC5R but this was a car that wasn't pretending to be a track car. It was a grown up hatchback with serious ability. Whilst not as agile as the GTI, this car with all its standard equipment was actually a great bargain. The torque delivery is FAT and bulbous, hitting you with its peak torque harder and lower than ANY production Honda has or since ever made.

I still have this baby, but we needed another grocery getter for the household and having being so impressed by the VW stable, in 2009 the Golf 6 was just around the corner...




2009: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MKVI 118TSI DSG
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Picked up new in 2009, I knew right from the start that this car was gonna go places. I was right. Having won European COTY and Australian COTY this car was the perfect everyday small family car. It makes a decent noise too: Low down supercharger whine followed by the spooling of that tiny snail, it's 1.4L displacement really feels like an atmo 2.5L. Impeccable fit and finish plus cushy but still capable ride and handling. This is a deserving winner.

And it was hard to let it go. After only being in our stables for 8 months we had decided on another car so I put the decision to my missus. She could choose the R32 or TSI as HER car... and it was done. She's now enjoying the R32 and I had already purchased another beast from a cousin of the VW group...




2009: PORSCHE 911 997 MARK II CARRERA C2 PDK
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Decided to help out the local Porsche dealership after the GFC... I bought it new while we still had the TSI.

That's all I can really say about this car because I'm still finding the words to describe this feeling....

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:>D>D>D>D:cool::cool::cool::cool:

[SUGA]

Howie, your Porsche is INSANE!!!!!

[VR53KS]

2009: PORSCHE 911 997 MARK II CARRERA C2 PDK

I looked at that and went "I'm SORRY?!?!" I was already impressed by the time I saw the R32, you didn't have to hit me with a double whammy! :lol:

I'd love to get on-topic but it's really not physically possible.. I've had the one car, and the one car only so far. It's treating me well though (despite something breaking every time you look at it with your head tilted) so I don't think I'll be able to update this post for another few years.. And when that time comes, who knows, Mk4 R32? :)

[JohnnyG]

Johnny the mini is awesome. How long did you have the Civic for before you got rid of it?

Thanks the MINI was supurb and Civic Type R sold after owning it for 11 months

Some pics of my BMW E36 M3 SMG

http://photos.newsys.com.au/Cars/BMW-M3/DSC0777/793208640_deUpz-L.jpg

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[JohnnyG]

Howie, your Porsche is INSANE!!!!!

I second that

[Justin Fox]

^ Always been curious about those M3's with the old SMG. I've been on carsales so many nights looking for a clean one but never took the risk of buying one (probably never will too).

Shida I had no idea you 1st car was a Beetle! How awesome! :)

Howie's the man. He let me drive his DC5R before I bought mine. He took Suga and I for a long drive before Suga decided to buy her R32 too. And the Porsche. He handed me the keys and let me boot it. I mean seriously. I'm in debt my friend. That's an accelerating experience I'll not forget too quickly! :)

[Serial Killa]

I haven't got pics of all of them but i'll use googled images in their place :)

Number 1:

197X Datsun 120Y (not the actual car, but same colour and level of awesomeness)

My mum gave me this car. She bought it the year I was born and kept it till I inherited it :D

Loved it to bits and wish I still had it :(

Your car has been crushed into a cube, you have 30 minutes to remove your cube :(

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Number 2:

My first turbo car!

1980something Turbo Charade

I bought it when I was still in highschool so was the only cat in year 12 with a turbo car. God amongst men, really :P

It was at this point that i realised that old FWD cars with too much power really really suck

http://www.japanese-usedcars-export.jp/_cp/tmp_photo/m/1194967395_1.jpg (not it, but similar to)

Number 3:

My first (real) Nissan :)

1990 Nissan S13 Silvia

Originally came with a CA18DE but at least it was manual :)

Had it for a while and converted to SR20DET but eventually sold it to move out of home

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u121/EssOneFive/Brendans-Car-1.jpg

Number 4:

Cressida.... don't wanna talk about it

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y25/orestes1984/IMG_3951.jpg (same as this one)

Number 5:

Lancer Wagon

Yeah whatever

http://www.caradvice.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/2001lancerwagon.jpg Like this but white, and RHD

Number 6:

The best one!

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[Howie]

Thanks the MINI was supurb and Civic Type R sold after owning it for 11 months

Some pics of my BMW E36 M3 SMG

Six throttles.... Droool....

The straight-six from BMW must be the best six cylinder engine ever conceived...

[Howie]

Howie's the man. He let me drive his DC5R before I bought mine. He took Suga and I for a long drive before Suga decided to buy her R32 too. And the Porsche. He handed me the keys and let me boot it. I mean seriously. I'm in debt my friend. That's an accelerating experience I'll not forget too quickly! :)

Sorry man for leading you astray with the Integra R. Seriously. I blame the hondah fanboi riceness in me for that. Still love the Hondas from the 80s and 90s though. But unfortunately, no more hondas for me.

[Justin Fox]

But unfortunately, no more hondas for me.

I say this to myself EVERY SINGLE TIME I sell a Honda. :rolleyes: :lol:

[JohnnyG]

^ Always been curious about those M3's with the old SMG. I've been on carsales so many nights looking for a clean one but never took the risk of buying one (probably never will too).

Shida I had no idea you 1st car was a Beetle! How awesome!

SMG was good very fast but with one major problem BMW has a 3 faults and the car goes into engine protection mode that happened to us to often, just the door being ajard reversing was enough to trip it and on several ocasions went to turn right at the lights, engine went into protection mode again F..K that, they couldn't fix it either

Ahh Beetle great car except mine was 6 volt and everything like a radio needed a stepup transformer & battery under rear seat took me ages to get rid of the acid spill, water = aqua plane :eek: Shida can you relate to any of these things or is your one newer?

I see you've been over on Watercooled forum, I was thinking of transfering that info to VWGOLF

[Howie]

I say this to myself EVERY SINGLE TIME I sell a Honda. :rolleyes: :lol:

Hahaha oh how many times have I seen you go through that phase?

No more hondas for me means no more NEW hondas. They make nothing inspiring anymore. Everything from Tochigi went to the shitters soon after Shoichiro Honda died. The last true honda was the S2000 and it should've been axed in 2002, rather than letting it die a slow, painful and undignified death.

[shida]

Ahh Beetle great car except mine was 6 volt and everything like a radio needed a stepup transformer & battery under rear seat took me ages to get rid of the acid spill, water = aqua plane :eek: Shida can you relate to any of these things or is your one newer?

I see you've been over on Watercooled forum, I was thinking of transfering that info to VWGOLF

oh god...... Don't even remind me of the battery under the seat.. what was Ferdinand thinking?! WHAT WAS HE THINKING?! I had serious wiring issues with my battery and spent a great deal of time holding the wiring to start my car....I lived in a world of dodgy cars back then! My next Bug will definitely be a keeper though - zero rust!!! :lol:

[dopey]

damn Justin, yo have some good taste... i need to find some more pics of some of my old cars..

had everything from 11sec VL turbo, E36 BMW on 19"s, 3 x Fb holdens, Mercedes ML on 24"s LOL, xy falcon etc..

here is a quick few i had pics of...

http://i49.tinypic.com/24ya72d.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/34s111i.jpg




Dude that's absolute win!!! I love it!! Please find more pics :)

[dopey]

Well I've got an interesting history of shitboxes...

I started off with this as my first car, purchased it while I was still on my L's. Had some alright bits on it but it never ran as it should have, I eventually got sick of the hassles and sold it. Had a rebuilt 13B turbo mild port with mild upgrades. The usual suspension mods, etc. Made all the power I needed at that age (and then some).
http://ichiyon.net/images/mycars/DSCF0193.jpg

When the RX7's engine blew up (surprise surprise, typical rotary) I needed a daily fast to get to work. Bought this off a mate from Canberra for $500. Drove it for a week then realised it sucks even as a car just for getting to work temporarily, so sold it for what I paid for it. Featured Integra wheels and furry seat covers. Yeah baby.
http://ichiyon.net/images/mycars/1.jpg

So as soon as the Gemini left I bought this off another mate, and it was a great little car. Near 300,000km on it but never left me stranded once. I even took it to Narooma once (about 4.5hrs to get there) and it didn't skip a beat. Really should have kept it a lot longer, I'd be rich by now. Came with BBS Rims, aftermarket exhaust including headers (but standard muffler on the rear so quiet as a mouse) and new shocks so it drove fairly well for what it was.
http://ichiyon.net/images/mycars/DSC00050.JPG

Then I started doing a lot of driving in traffic so wanted a lazy auto. With the RX7 gone, I decided the Pintara should go too and bought this - a 2001 Mitsu Verada XI. Had lots of luxury bits, was quite comfy to drive. I added a nice sound system to it, replaced the shocks and springs (which improved the handling bigtime) and that was about it.
http://ichiyon.net/images/mycars/verada1.jpg

Little things started to break on the Verada and the fuel bill was quite big due to a o2 sensor playing up, rather than spend a fortune on little bits I decided I might go for something smaller and manual. Bought a Nissan Tiida thinking there's no way I'd be tempted to spend money modifying such an ugly chicks car... wrong.
http://ichiyon.net/images/mycars/IMGP0849.jpg
http://ichiyon.net/images/mycars/IMGP1142.jpg

I spent a fair bit on it - AEM Intake, Full exhaust (including a stainless cat), lowered springs, genuine Work CR Kai 18" rims with Federal 595SS, Work wheel nut set, full stereo system, dark tints, debadged, and I kept it nice and clean as I really liked the colour. Only had 80kw @ the front wheels but that was ok for a 1.8L Tiida I thought.

After moving in with my now fiance, two cars became unnecessary as her work was within walking distance of our house. Since I was spending money left right and center like a retard on the Tiida for very little gain, I demodified it and sold it for a fair loss. I then transferred the stereo to her 2005 Corolla and drove that around for a good 6 months which was great as I was saving a lot of money. Unfortunately the company she was working for went bust and so an unscheduled job change came up. I figured that I would get something cheap and fun as the bug was biting...

We made a trip down to Melbourne to purchase this, it's a 1994 Nissan Silvia (S14) which was a personal import from Japan. You can catch the full story on this car *here* (http://blog.ichiyon.net/). This is how it currently sits (with newly acquired track rims fitted)
http://ichiyon.net/images/s14/30012010335.jpg

After that got broken into, I decided that I don't want to keep it at my apartments parking lot any more and bought a cheap shitbox in a hurry. I figured that I couldn't go wrong with a Camry but it sure has given me plenty of dramas. It will be going soon. Can't be bothered finding pics but it's a 1994 Vienta V6 nugget - you can kinda see it in the background of the above pic.

Late last year we bought the latest addition to the stable, a 118TSI with Sports Pack. We sold the Corolla and bought this in it's place.
http://ichiyon.net/images/golf/02112009291.jpg

So, now I have the S14 Silvia, a 94 Camry and the 118TSI.

A weird mix of cars no doubt :lol:

[burgs]

A couple of my previous rides:

2003 Model 323 Protege:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b53/PRO2JE/My%20car/IMGP0684.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b53/PRO2JE/My%20car/IMGP0713.jpg

First car i a modified, just did the normal P plater thing wheels, exhaust, stereo etc

2006 Liberty 3R Spec B:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/Burgs/Lib/IMGP2348.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/Burgs/Lib/3rb_sti_3.jpg

All asthetic mods as the H6 was expensive to get power out of

2007 WRX Sedan:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/Burgs/Lib/IMGP2348.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/Burgs/Lib/IMG_1278EDSML.jpg
Carbon Front Lip, 18X7" Work Emotions, Eibach and Whiteline Handling Goodies, 3" Turbo Back Exhaust, Ecutek Custom Tune and Alpine Stereo.

Current Car MK V GTI:

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/Burgs/VW%20GTI/IMG_6647EDSML.jpg

[zz2]

my first ride...

mums old 306 XSi... i loved that car, handled brilliantly and was so smooth. was dam tight inside and had a crap driving position but i still managed to get up to no good in it

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=26084&stc=1&d=1210816072

next was the famous 2006 BMP 'lemon' GTI...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2006/2355920373_23d03ed58f.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2269/2330586602_96370c882f.jpg

it was pretty unusual as it had the factory beige leather interior. a lot of people didnt like the colour but i loved it! looked great contrasting with the black exterior. however the leather was the only good thing about that car. it was a total and utter lemon. after only 18 months of ownership i traded it in for my CW GTI

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk63/zz2_gti/IMG_0898.jpg


im still currently on my first motorised 2 wheeled machine...

2007 Hyoflung GT250R. a lot people hang shit on the hyo but its a great bike, comfortable, fast (kinda), doesnt look half bad and sounds decent. i only have another 3 months left untill i can get my unrestricted license and get something bigger .... GSXR 600, R6 ??

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs151.snc3/17853_308225482622_565322622_3937184_7410859_n.jpg

[Frenchie]

I love your mama's 306 XSi - Looked liked you were doing a ''Fast and Furious'' scene !!

[Cam]

Lol love the first pic.
Looks like you were racing Vin Diesel or something.
:D

Nice bike.

Shame about the BMP. I was reading your post on mkv about everything that went wrong with it. That was a huge list.
:(

[Justin Fox]

I was reading your post on mkv about everything that went wrong with it. That was a huge list.
:(

Can someone please point me to that post?

[Justin Fox]

Ah just found it WTH!

well on the old BMP GTI 'lemon'....

- new turbo
- new engine mounts
- new front passenger door trim (that took 8+ months to arrive)
- new front drivers door trim that resulted from fuel realease switch breaking. that took 2 wrong door trims to arrive
- entire computer malfunction with all the door modules shitting them selves
- new side repeater on mirror
- new PCV valve
- new fuel regulator
- whole new LED high mount brake light on the spoiler which required removal of the glued on spoiler.. which they then screwed up
- whole new spoiler because of above
- second new LED brake light for the new spoiler (see above)
- new centre compartment near hand brake (it jammed shut)
- new centre change compartment near gear lever
- new window switch on passenger front door (soft touch pastics fucked up)
- new handles on both front door trims (soft touch plastics scratching off again)
- 2 new rear tail lights


my new CW GTI has only had the following

- broken torque arm gear box mount
- replaced mechatronics
- 3 broken oil caps (no joke)
- new steering rack

Are GTI's this unreliable?! I'm dreading the thought of owning one without warranty now!!!!

[Frenchie]

I would say this particular one was an exception - I have never heard of so many problems with one VW !
What a list, gives me goosebumps.

[Capercat]

My last ride, I really miss it. :(

http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/1209/gtiside.jpg

[zz2]

Are GTI's this unreliable?! I'm dreading the thought of owning one without warranty now!!!!

well i dont want to put them down but we have had over 6 Peugeots in our familly and my GTIs have had more issues than all of them put together :(

my sister has had her MY06 GTI from new and the shes only had 2 issues, broken door actuator and a problem with the front fog light wiring loom.

as far as im concerned the reputation of VW reliability is a myth.... not that it would stop me from buying another

[G-rig]

Hi guys, these are a few of my previous rides which I was meaning to put up, as it's an interesting thread.

They are in chrono order, I will edit with a brief description when i can be bothered :)

1983 BMW E30 318i:
http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/8076/bmw318i.jpg

2000 Honda Civic VTI-R:
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/3703/copyofvtircoupeback1.jpg

Honda VFR400:
http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/5892/vfr400side.jpg

2001 (i think) Type R Integra:
http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/4710/sicr1.jpg

1997 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro (better build quality than MK5, no f'king rattles):
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/6673/editofimg1135.jpg

http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/6703/resizeofimg1139.jpg

2008 Golf R32:
http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/7577/resizeofdscf1493.jpg

[chris32]

First Car Hyundai Accent 2000 model:
Not the one pictured but same colour and a 2 door
http://www.compuconsultations.com/photos/h6.JPG

Second car Mazda SP23 2004 model:
http://www.compuconsultations.com/photos/h2.JPG

Third car My r32:
http://www.compuconsultations.com/photos/h3.JPG


But i've also had 2 suziki sierra's for weekend 4wding

First Sierra soft top 1985 model:
http://www.compuconsultations.com/photos/h4.JPG

Second Sierra LWB 1990 model:
Still own
http://www.compuconsultations.com/photos/h5.JPG

[Justin Fox]

Bump for all the new members :)

[burgs]

I thought i knew your user name from TGZ, I used to love your old car :)

[random]

will have to find some pics... but nothing really special or modded.

306XT was a hand me down car from my brother when i got my Ps when i was 16 (2001)... i then got a 2nd hand 1997 Porsche Boxter 986 when i turned 18 (2003), had alot of bad luck in that car and eventually a tree landed on it, then I got the IS200 in 2004 brand new, it was a nice drive, and in 2006 i went and got a mx5 NC because i missed driving a convertible. In 2009 i traded the IS200 in for a BMW 135i and in 2010 i traded the mx5 NC for the pirelli.

Car i really miss is the Mx5, even though it was only a few months back, that was a really good car. I've also driven my dad's nb and na both were really good as well.

I also briefly drove a 1971 MG Mk2 for a couple of months as well, it was my mates, and he went overseas for a while and i had a garage.

[stephen8512]

I thought i knew your user name from TGZ, I used to love your old car :)

Thanks dude. I miss it....such a nice car to drive daily that was.....

what car did u use to have? was it up on tgz?

[Jig]

I'll have a go at this but dont have pics for everything.

1965 Mustang 3.5L V8 (no pic)
1977 Opel Manta 1.6L V4 (no pic)
1995 Ferrari F355 3.5L V8 (pic but on a different computer)
1997 Saab 9000CD 2.3L V4 (no pic)
1998 Saab 9-3 Talladega 2.0L V4 (no pic)
2001 Peugeot 206XT 4 Door 1.6L V4 (no pic)
2001 Peugeot 206 GTI 1.6L "i think" V4 (no pic)
2000 Saab 9-3S 2.0L V4 (no pic)
2001 Saab 9-3 Viggen 2.3L Turbo V4
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/Previous%20Cars/vig-2.jpg
2004 Peugeot 307 SW 2.0L V4 (no pic)
2006 Alfa Romeo 156 2.5L V6
http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/Previous%20Cars/Alfa-2.jpg
2006 Maserati Gransport Coupe 4.2L V8 (pics but on different computer)
2006 Porsche Cayenne S 4.5L V8 (pics but on different computer)

[10d]

Jig, your list: EPIC WIN!

[G-rig]

1995 Ferrari F355 3.5L V8

I loved those, red or yellow?


2006 Maserati Gransport Coupe 4.2L V8 (pics but on different computer)
2006 Porsche Cayenne S 4.5L V8 (pics but on different computer)

Baller, look forward to pics of these!! See you have a soft spot for the Pug's and Saab's too. My uncle had a 9000 Turbo, was a very nice car!

[Jig]

I loved those, red or yellow?



Baller, look forward to pics of these!! See you have a soft spot for the Pug's and Saab's too. My uncle had a 9000 Turbo, was a very nice car!


Thanks 10D, G-rig. Is there any other color with Ferrari's? Red of course. It was a manual and loved it but the one bug bear for me with this car was I could not get the gears into the right slots as you need to get it in the precise slots and if you miss, you hear this clank off the gear base. It was frustrating. Rather have normal manual without the gates. People said your hands will get used to it but not driving it all daily took a lot longer in getting used to it. The idle rpm also sat at 1500rpm so you constantly hear the engine, just beautiful but yep, drank a lot of petrol. A gentlemen from QLD bought it and QLD seem to be the mecca for Ferrari owners. Must be the weather up there.

I have a soft spot for Saab's until GM ruined the marque. My Viggen was 240Kw ATW on a FWD and was fully modified by AbbottRacing. A gentlemen from Melbourne bought it.

The pug's were bought because although my wife had a driving license, she never used to drive so I wanted her to learn on a small car to lessen the stress. So we started with the XT then the GTI was for me to play with. Too rough on the roads so got rid of it. Then when my wife's confidence group, i upgraded her to the 307. She got better than went all out and got her the Cayenne. She loved it esp the height but drank too much, costly to maintain et al. She now has the R36 and is just perfect. She likes the Audi RS6 station wagon now, so who knows.

[Capercat]

You have a large carbon footprint Jig, all those petrol guzzlers haha.

The guy next door owned a F355 so I know all about the idle @ 1500rpm, couldn't get away with that sort of that fuel consumption these days.

[Justin Fox]

I love Alfa's. How did you like the 156 Jig? Lovely car I thought.

[Jig]

I love Alfa's. How did you like the 156 Jig? Lovely car I thought.

I have an opposite view on the Alfa's Justin. Great looking cars, best leathers(Italians know leather). The car was underpowered for a 2.5V6, the suspension crashes if pushed, the A/C was awful and the stereo was like a tin can. The dealer service cost the same as my Maserati and I could not figure that out. The turning circle was frustrating. Alfa's are famous for this. It drank and drank petrol like there is no tomorrow but it had a beautiful looking engine though. There are'nt many Alfa Tuners out there as well that really know Alfa's except in Europe. I bought the car out of impulse. I loved the red leather!

http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae266/jig69r/Previous%20Cars/Alfa-1.jpg

[Justin Fox]

Totally with you Jig. My 147 was tiny but had a shocking turning circle. Yes the leather was awesome, interior was awesome full stop. HEAPS of rattles though I had the dealer pull off the entire dash twice to fix the rattles. Engine sounded amazing (better than it went!) and the Bose Stereo in my 147 was AOK, better than anything I'd ever had I suppose. Despite all it's flaws I loved it so much :lol: I've driven a few 156's. I got very "in" with the dealer and they always lent me a 156 as a courtesy cars (that was a very nice service touch I thought). Love them lots, especially the look of the 156GTA.

[Jig]

The 147GTA is hot looking as well. I nearly bought the Brera as well but it only came in manual at that time. Now that is a beautiful looking car alongside the GT.

[chewy7]

That's some awesome cars Jig!!! Dang!

I'm a big Alfa fan at heart, love the Autodelta tuners. They have made a monster 3.6L V6. Not sure if you guys have seen it, but type: autodelta 147gta and there are some epics vids.

I nearly bought a 147GTA instead of my R32, but the 147GTA had these common faults:
- The front diff will explode(not a matter of if, but when). All the owners recommend getting the Q2 LSD upgrade.
- The early models had poor Brembo brakes which suffer from cracking, the later 05 onwards got the larger 326mm discs to support.

There were more, but thats all i could remember...I still really want one though :D :D

[kaoticice]

There's just something about afla that all petrolheads love :)

[ml16]

First Car: 1987 BMW 318i sedan in gold. Crashed into a lightpole after aquaplaning :(
2nd Car: 1990 toyota corolla seca
3rd car: 2002 subaru forester GX
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/SKYHIONPSI/Forester/frontside.jpg
4th car: Holden commodore 2002 SSII complete with wanker number plates...
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/SKYHIONPSI/RYTONQ/P1290002.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/SKYHIONPSI/RYTONQ/P1290001.jpg
5th car: 2004 subaru forester XT
http://i452.photobucket.com/albums/qq243/Foz-thunder/RAC%20skidpan%20day/RACskids027.jpg
http://i452.photobucket.com/albums/qq243/Foz-thunder/RAC%20skidpan%20day/RACskids078.jpg

[Justin Fox]

Nice Marty. I was looking for a Forester before buying the V35.

And chewy. I still want a 147GTA too. I want one even more after hearing this:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qv5d7JdaCZU
Kreissieg FTW!

[scotty1991]

Before my golf

2001 BMW 330ci
-Beige leather interior
-5 speed auto
-Premium Hi-Fi

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs390.snc3/23810_387281755145_511095145_4512349_3993433_n.jpg

[Androo]

Previous car was a MY02 BMW 330Ci Sports pack with all options - 5speed auto steptragic transmission. I miss the car :(

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=37930&stc=1&d=1233187656

[Garth]

I cant participate in this thread becuase i have only ever owned one car

but in regard to awesome sounding alfas:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX93trcL57o

oh my god...

[en.elle]

MK4 Golf

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1122/1459129778_d5931b7810.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/61/222875891_ed0ea38a01.jpg

[minijet]

Recent Cars:

Alfa Romeo 156 2.5V6
Peugeot 306 XR
Peugeot 307 XSI
Alfa Romeo 156 GTA
http://www.smugmug.com/photos/856436967_AcjeV-L.jpg
VW Jetta TFSI 2.0T
http://www.smugmug.com/photos/856436915_6SM8G-L.jpg
BMW 135i (Not latest pic)
http://www.smugmug.com/photos/856436941_5avxT-L.jpg

Looking to sell the 135i and get back into a 5DR Golf

[derek]

135i is epic.

[Justin Fox]

156GTA is so much more epic!

[zz2]

4th car: Holden commodore 2002 SSII complete with wanker number plates...
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/SKYHIONPSI/RYTONQ/P1290002.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/SKYHIONPSI/RYTONQ/P1290001.jpg


dude i know where you live hahah

and are those genuine BBS CHs.. oh wait.. advantis :eek:

[G-rig]

Looking to sell the 135i and get back into a 5DR Golf

Nice cars there minijet.. Did you find the 135i is a bit small in the end?

[minijet]

its actually a great car if it was just my wife and i as the front seats have heaps of room, but as we are expecting a bub soon so its muchbetter to get a 5 door car.

[ml16]

dude i know where you live hahah

and are those genuine BBS CHs.. oh wait.. advantis :eek:

Na, Genuine fake copies.

Yeah, I'm sure you do, its a pretty recognisable area, haha. Did you ever see me gettin' round the GT?

[zz2]

Na, Genuine fake copies.

Yeah, I'm sure you do, its a pretty recognisable area, haha. Did you ever see me gettin' round the GT?

no i didnt, but i think i saw you droppin skidz in the SS haha

im often in your area. mate of mine lives on Clement Street... im sure you would have seen him getting around in a black mini cooper S JCW with OZ rims

[G-rig]

OT: Love the avatar pic Mark, I haven't even taken a photo of my own of my car yet.

[ml16]

no i didnt, but i think i saw you droppin skidz in the SS haha

im often in your area. mate of mine lives on Clement Street... im sure you would have seen him getting around in a black mini cooper S JCW with OZ rims

Skidz a plenty on the triangle! Not sure about your mate? I don't take too much notice, i've seen you plenty of times around the area though, mostly near claremont shoppe

[mikinoz]

1969 Sunbeam Imp Sport

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/3252/nigelhoneyphotosmichael.jpg

[SUGA]

That plate is missing a "P" in front of it mikinoz!

[mikinoz]

Haha. So true!

http://gallery.me.com/mikinoz/100183/NigelHoneyPhotos-MichaelsImp-20-95-20of-20100-/web.jpg?ver=12348295280001

http://gallery.me.com/mikinoz/100183/NigelHoneyPhotos-MichaelsImp-20-40-20of-20100-/web.jpg?ver=12348296230001

And the family shot before they got adopted out.

http://gallery.me.com/mikinoz/100087/DSCF1292_1/web.jpg?ver=12530172270001

[XXX-1.8T]

my old A3 Turbo next to the 356 i used for my wedding:

http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~xxx18t/images/2.JPG

http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~xxx18t/images/5.JPG[/

[nath_mk6]

Wow now thats sex, got any more pics of the 356?

O yeah nice A3 too >D

[XXX-1.8T]

Wow now thats sex, got any more pics of the 356?

O yeah nice A3 too >D

http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~xxx18t/images/8.JPG

http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~xxx18t/images/9.JPG

http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~xxx18t/images/22.JPG

One day i will own one the car is a dream to drive!

[zz2]

OT: Love the avatar pic Mark, I haven't even taken a photo of my own of my car yet.

cheers Greg! you better get onto that son!


Skidz a plenty on the triangle! Not sure about your mate? I don't take too much notice, i've seen you plenty of times around the area though, mostly near claremont shoppe

haha yeah im around there a bit. ive been on the lookout for you! theres a white GT with Xenons i keep seeing but it has private plates MP**WA. usualy has a lady driving it. you have standard issue plates dont you?



That plate is missing a "P" in front of it mikinoz!

i thought you were gonna say "G"

ive seen your imp before Mike and it looks so cool! what was the specs on it? they fast?

[AusScare]

1st car, mk2 Golf GTI, I learnt to drive in this, was nice to look at but very rough around the edges being 20yrs old. Killed it soon after getting my license :'( Live and learn I guess.

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/1767/dumped.jpg

2nd car, currently drive 2003 Pug 206 GTi, it drives very nicely, have had to spend about $3.5k in maintenance since buying it though, the previous dude did nothing for it.

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/2675/003qv.jpg

I really want another VW to play with, but really love Subaru's (impreza, forester and liberty downstairs in the garage), plus I have no money for modifying cars at the moment, don't know how some of you guys have had so many cars (looking at you Justin haha). The plan with the Pug was to buy it so I couldn't modify it. So far so good, I will probably keep it for another 1-2 years until I'm off my P plates.

[Frenchie]

That 356 is such a sexy machine !

[AP]

Love the 356 porsche!! Beautiful

[Byza]

Yep my dream car above everything else is a 356... one day one day....

[tomtom_r32]

Justin, your old 147 GTA look hawt. It was on my list of cars I wanted when I was in the market for my .:R.

My turn :>

1st - got this car for free from a mate. Great bulletproof G13b engine which I practiced driving manual in.
Swift GTI MK2
http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/gti-1.jpg

2nd - really liked this little Mazda, very cruisey laid back car. Looked nice for its time. After installing headers and a bigger exhaust, it was farting didn't like it after that. Bad investment!!
Mazda 323 Astina
http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/323-1.jpg

3rd - my all time favourite car, spent so much $$ in this and loved every bit of it. But it was getting old and things were wearing and didnt want to put any more time and money. Upgraded the turbos to HKS 2510's and it rocked at 250kwatw on stock ECU. Miss her dearly.
R32 GTR
http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/GTR_rear_view-1.jpg

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/gtr-1.jpg

4th - my 1 week runaround after I got rid of the GTR. Was in pristine condition. Buyer was impressed.
SSS Pulsar
http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/SSS-1.jpg

5th - my gf wanted one of these for yonks. Great car, head turner. VTEC was awesome, chewed oil like crazy. A lil impratical at times.
AP1 S2000
http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/s2k-1.jpg

Current love - Really enjoying this car at the moment, no plans for another car for a while....:rolleyes:
MK4 .:R32
http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/4084456145_41a408a0d9_o.jpg

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee356/tomtom_r32/My%20R32%20Album/IMG_1514-1.jpg

[XXX-1.8T]

That 356 is such a sexy machine !

hey what about the A3!

:lol::lol::lol:

[elisiX]

Thought I might chuck up my ride history - though I don't have pictures for them all - only the TT.

1997 Mistubishi Mirage (Passed onto Sister)
2000 Mitsubishi Lancer (Sold in 02)
2002 Alfa 147 (When I met Justin - Sold in 04)
2004 Holden Monaro CV8 (Sold in 06)
2006 Audi TTQ (Sold in 08)
2007 Mazda 3 SP23 (Current car - bought while we still had the Audi)

I sold my TT because I was getting the train to work for about a year. We bought the Mazda for my girl to commute.

Since then i've been driving to work for the past year with the Mazda and it's been a great car - but I needed something new and i've got a new loaded GTI coming in 3 weeks.

Am still waiting on R pricing as I will most likely be switching - i've got 3 weeks to work this out so hurry up VWA!!!

The TT was modded - suspension, wheels, stereo + a few bits n pieces.

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/IMG_0089.jpg
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/IMG_0087.jpg
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/IMG_0093.jpghttp://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/elisix_album/IMG_0097.jpg

[tomtom_r32]

Very clean TT. I'm also curious on the pricing and package of the new R!!

[Jig]

That's a nice looking TT. Is that Axis wheels. looks good mounted.

[XXX-1.8T]

my old A3 Turbo next to the 356 i used for my wedding:

http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~xxx18t/images/2.JPG

http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~xxx18t/images/5.JPG[/

Forgot to add the 76 Golf i bought for the wife:

http://home.people.net.au/~xxx18t/images/DSC00668.JPG

http://home.people.net.au/~xxx18t/images/DSC00664.JPG

http://home.people.net.au/~xxx18t/images/DSC00667.JPG

http://home.people.net.au/~xxx18t/images/DSC00669.JPG

[AusScare]

What are the 147 V6 Alpha's like? Maintenance would be a bitch now I'd imagine, but alot of power through the front wheels and not a bad zorst note..

[minijet]

What are the 147 V6 Alpha's like? Maintenance would be a bitch now I'd imagine, but alot of power through the front wheels and not a bad zorst note..

The old 3.2L V6 were a gem of an engine, not exactly technologically advanced but it sounded awesome, looked great and for me was quite reliable.
Its unfortunately the rest of the car that was unreliable tho, ie drivetrain, electronics etc etc.

[Foolio]

Just curios as to what your tastes are in Rides..

Previous Rides in order:
*Suzuki GTI, she was my first modded and it was a true hot hatch
*Toyota Celica ZR twin round lights, Great sports tourer
*Honda CBR 250RR always wanted two wheels, Reved to 19K
*Toyota Corolla, I went sensible for little while after losing my licence twice
*Golf GTI mkv APR 2+, Got rid of the rolla and got something sensiable and sportier

Next Rides:
*Mazda MX5 NA8, i want to build a track car and learn to drive better hence RWD
*Audi TT-S, When i have some money would love a tts, they're sexy and i will go GIAC Extrem tune on this!
*BMW M3 e92, When im better financial situation I will get one, I dont like kids anyway..

[technopato]

My previous Rides:

- 1977 Civic Semi Auto 2 Door Hatch (Love this case to death) No Pics
- 1988 Nissan Pulsar Q in Canary Yellow - No Pic
- 1995 Suzuki Vitara 2 Door Soft Top - No Pic
- 1998 Mitsubishi Pajera 2 Door (Awesome car for the dunes down at Kurnel!) - No Pic
- 2002 Mk4 GTi (Owned it since new for 3 months and then it was stolen just as i was about to get my Oettinger Stage 1 Tune) - No Pics
- 2002 Mazda 323 SP20 (This thing handled so damn well for what it was) No Pic of the car intact but i do have a pic of it written off after being rammed into a wall!
- 2003 Toyota Corolla Sportivo - I loved the power band in this thing! Was just awesome. Like a mini vtec!! - no Pic
- 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer (Did a little saving at the time after selling the Corolla) - No Pic
- 2002 Holden Astra (Bought this car solely to tow my boat at the time) - No Pic
- 1998 Holden Barina 2 Door - Still got it as a run around car
- Current Car is a VW Golf Mk5 GTi APR Stage 2+ My Pride and Joy!

Looking at getting a 3rd Car for the growing family, possibly some small to mid sized 4WD or Station Wagon..

[geralis32]

My first ride

R32 MKV 3 Door DSG most option besides the recaro seats
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa51/geralis11/DSC_7170-1.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa51/geralis11/back.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa51/geralis11/side.jpg


Then i got my second car
2009 Jeep wrangler sports Black 2 door
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa51/geralis11/jeep.jpg

Then i bought my favourite of the lot
1983 MK1 GTI 3 Door
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa51/geralis11/Mk1.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa51/geralis11/20869_1439855470767_1064452856_31275391_6177729_n. jpg


The MK4 R32 #151
Amazing car and totally different to the mk5
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa51/geralis11/IMG_0173_4_5_tonemapped.jpg

and now from march this year i finally turned 21 and now don't have any power restrictions on what cars i drive so i bought a

2008 Audi S3 8P 3 Door manual
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa51/geralis11/IMG_1380.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa51/geralis11/IMG_0347.jpg

[technopato]

My first ride

R32 MKV 3 Door DSG most option besides the recaro seats
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa51/geralis11/DSC_7170-1.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa51/geralis11/back.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa51/geralis11/side.jpg




Then i got my second car
2009 Jeep wrangler sports Black 2 door
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa51/geralis11/jeep.jpg

Then i bought my favourite of the lot
1983 MK1 GTI 3 Door
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa51/geralis11/Mk1.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa51/geralis11/20869_1439855470767_1064452856_31275391_6177729_n. jpg


The MK4 R32 #151
Amazing car and totally different to the mk5
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa51/geralis11/IMG_0173_4_5_tonemapped.jpg

and now from march this year i finally turned 21 and now don't have any power restrictions on what cars i drive so i bought a

2008 Audi S3 8P 3 Door manual
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa51/geralis11/IMG_1380.jpg
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa51/geralis11/IMG_0347.jpg

Nice rides there!
Espescially for a 21 YO!!! Very impressive indeed. Im with you there i like the Mk1 the best! Sexy looking machine..

[fuzion]

My old mk4! .. I miss it, pitty couldn't keep it!

http://brumue.smugmug.com/Other/20-Feb-2010/DSC6412/792870531_Nn95C-XL.jpg

http://brumue.smugmug.com/Other/20-Feb-2010/DSC6192/792865353_nEviB-XL.jpg

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/6016/frontwarehouse.jpg

[john2204]

Too many cars too list lol, here is a few.

http://home.iprimus.com.au/john2204/11.jpg
http://home.iprimus.com.au/john2204/12.jpg
http://home.iprimus.com.au/john2204/v2.jpg
http://home.iprimus.com.au/john2204/v7.jpg
http://home.iprimus.com.au/john2204/wrx.jpg

[Footguy]

Christ, 5 cars by the age of 21....Sweeeet.

1996. Mitsubishi Lancer Gl. 1.5l Carb. Awesome little car to learn on. Got some good rubber on it, handled great for a 7K car.

1999. Mitsubishi Mirage. Aqua green with evo body kit, 16 inch superturismo style wheels, lowered and a loud exhaust (Had aftermarket extractor but doubt it actually made any more power... God the exhaust was loud and drony. Could hear it from miles away.

2002. Silver 99 Mazda Mx-5. Brilliant car. Wish i still had one.

2005. 2003 Liberty GT wagon. Goes well once the turbo spools. Hard ride. Expensive parts and service. Wifes car now.

2009 Mk6 Gti. Nuff said.

edit: just realized this is in the appearance gallery. Will get some pics up....

[D-limo]

Too many to remember but this is the one I miss and regret selling the most :(

Over 25k spent on mods in Japan.

1988 A31 Nissan Cefiro

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n289/Drift_Limo/Picture_126.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n289/Drift_Limo/Picture_143.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n289/Drift_Limo/post-15238-1149857454.jpg

[Mr Scruff]

Only just come across this thread.

First car was a 1987 MK2 Golf C, bottom of the range, no equipment, shitty blue colour and i hated it. Sold it after 2 months, but made a profit.

Bought a Citreon AX GT. Tiny 1.4 engine but was super light weight, lift off oversteer & had proper flimsy french build quality. Loved it, but ran it into the ground. (Picture for illustration, not actual car)
http://www.carsplusplus.com/pictures/1987/95215/photo.jpg

After i killed the Citreon i went to Uni & ran my second favourite car to date Peugeot 205 GTI 1.9 in black. Awesome little car, handled so nicely (lift off oversteer again :D ). Being a student i ran out of money & had a choice, carry on partying or keep the 205. Sold it. (Picture for illustration, not actual car)
http://www.playtoymotorsport.com/images/race_peugeot205gti3.jpg

Went for a few years without a car as i lived & worked in London then went off to travel Europe for a while. After i got back i got a sensible car....
An Alfa Romeo 155 Sport 'Widebody'. Super cool car. They're homologation specials for touring car racing. 1.8 16v engine that loved to rev, super sharp steering with only 2 turns lock to lock. Loved it but it was killing me by breaking all the time. (Picture for illustration, not actual car).
http://cdn.images.pistonheads.com/aimg/2756/2756948-3.jpg

Sold the Alfa & got bitten by the MK2 bug, so bought an Atlas Grey Golf GTI. Favourite car i've owned so far.
http://i525.photobucket.com/albums/cc335/walshy1981/allan_mk2-1.jpg
Excuse the ride height, it was in 'winter mode' and was usually a lot lower :D

Then the travel bug bit again so i got a job on the Queen Mary 2 cruise liner, travelled the world for a few months, met a beautiful Aussie woman & decided to emigrate to Australia. So the MK2 was sold to guy who put a VR6 engine in it. Then wrote it off....

That leads me to my current project/daily MK2 that i can't seem to part with. Love this little car but it drives me nuts :D
http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt242/walshy1891/100_1079.jpg

[frazza]

This is my last one, 2008 Evolution X MR, TMR Street & Track springs, Turbo XS Full system + custom tune 192.3kw atw

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu137/Frazza01/EVO_X_Fraz_Hilite.jpg

Oh and i still got the bike, won't be getting rid of it :D

2009 Yamaha YZF-R1, Metzler K2 tyres (Very sticky) & Akrapovic Titanium exhausts with carbon tips

http://i641.photobucket.com/albums/uu137/Frazza01/Fraz_Akro_R1.jpg

[J.T]

I just realised i havnt posted in this thread, lol.

1st car was a 1991 N14 Nissan Pulsar (No Photos of it that I can find)

2nd Car: 1990 NA6 MX5 w/ HKS Turbo kit (really miss this thing, soo much fun to drive)
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x11/JT1600/MX53.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x11/JT1600/MX58.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x11/JT1600/MX510.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x11/JT1600/MX56.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x11/JT1600/MX59.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x11/JT1600/MX55.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x11/JT1600/MX51.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x11/JT1600/MX52.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x11/JT1600/MX54.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x11/JT1600/MX57.jpg

[Justin Fox]

You'll always miss an NA MX5! and crazy bike Chris, looks suicidal!

[technopato]

My old mk4! .. I miss it, pitty couldn't keep it!

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/6016/frontwarehouse.jpg

Thats a sweet looking Mk4 Pierre!! Would love to see more pics of it...
Are they the headlight housings off the Mk5 Xenons??

Sooo cleannn!!!

[crazyray]

last memories of my little rice box.....

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y240/crazyray28/last%20memories/DSC_0555151.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y240/crazyray28/last%20memories/IMG_0576Large.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y240/crazyray28/last%20memories/IMG_0053Large.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y240/crazyray28/last%20memories/IMG_0375Large-1.jpg

[vanboy]

My first car

'94 Toyota Hiace (inherited from dad who used it for work)
2.4L of carby goodness
16s off a R32 GTST
Lowering blocks
Altezzas
Backyard spray paint
Random crap from Autobarn and Kmart :D :D
Drove it around for about 7 years

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/227912_10150241830960409_579135408_8953510_287237_ n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/224207_10150241830995409_579135408_8953511_8063386 _n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/223407_10150241830940409_579135408_8953509_2758994 _n.jpg

Then shared a Mazda3 hatch with the wife.. now the Golf.

[Justin Fox]

Damn that Jazz rocks out Ray! Nardi and all! I love it!

[crazyray]

Damn that Jazz rocks out Ray! Nardi and all! I love it!

Your yellow one was cooler :)

[Ideo]

First car was a 1995 BMW 318is in alpine white with mtech suspension. Installed a Nakamichi CD700, some morel elates and a nice amp plus a small sub. Enjoyed that car. But didn't get it until I was nearly 20 - I was a poor student who couldn't afford a car before then.

When I was 23 I traded up to the Audi S3. 2001 model. Silver, black leather, sunroof. Great car.

Had that for 3 years and then bought the Golf R.

[markwid]

Some of my rides. AR 156 with "Sillyspeed". Loved it when it worked. Had to get rid of rid after 2 years; it was falling apart.
http://img.skitch.com/20110506-x5x21aysdwpj34yndkir72sfhn.jpg

Next up 325i. Liked the I6 engine. Great for that corporate image thingie.
http://img.skitch.com/20101204-mippsi43r6bksy54fm6a3496wb.jpg

Current ride. GTI. Loving it.
http://img.skitch.com/20110324-x2eqct3brmy69ys4tddcb2pbt8.jpg

[Shonen]

Love that Jazz !!

Only saw this thread today, here is my contribution :)

I have a little story to go with it as well, with two very freaky "coincidences"


First car was a 1999 Green 1.6L corolla sedan in manual, stock as a rock (no pics of actual car)

Basically the same as this (stole a pic off google search)

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/8127/greencorolla.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/217/greencorolla.jpg/)


Second car was a 2000 model Silver 1.8L Corolla sedan again in manual, this one was lowered with rims and exhaust.

Same as this except with those minor mods.

http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/5926/silvercorolla.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/683/silvercorolla.jpg/)


Here is where things get a bit freaky, back in 2001, I had just pulled up into Auburn maccas with my mates after a random day out and we saw a black R34 GTT pull up. My friend took a photo of it and you can see my silver corolla in the background. This is infact the only photo I have of the corolla.

In 2003 I bought a black R34 GTT, it wasn't until a YEAR after I bought the car, my friend that took the photo showed me the picture and alas it was the SAME car we saw at the maccas 2 years prior to my purchase.

This car went through several stages of modification, including 2 bodykits, 2 intercooler setups, 3 exhaust systems and 8 sets of wheels lol.

http://img802.imageshack.us/img802/6480/82683328.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/802/82683328.jpg/)


http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/8242/59978538.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/7/59978538.jpg/)


http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/4526/dsc2575r.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/3/dsc2575r.jpg/)


http://img847.imageshack.us/img847/7497/img1404z.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/847/img1404z.jpg/)


http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/60/img1387k.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/850/img1387k.jpg/)


http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/5504/10971188.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/42/10971188.jpg/)


Next was a V35 2004 Premium model with Brembos and 6 speed manual. Loved it, but after the R34 it felt very similar in the way it drove ie Big rwd coupe. Sold the car to a JDMST member after a year.

http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/5105/anzac.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/696/anzac.jpg/)


http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/7804/dhcv.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/545/dhcv.jpg/)

After hanging around a honda workshop for too long I really started to get into Hondas and bought my first Honda in 2008. A 2004 mode EP3 Type R (Face lifted model). LOVED the K20a motor, just so happy and willing to rev. Cannot wait to put one of these into a Series 2 Elise.

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/5756/img2379k.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/4/img2379k.jpg/)


http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/2535/img5425q.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/842/img5425q.jpg/)


I had someone offer me a price I couldn't refuse so I ended up selling it then buying a 2004 model EVO 8 MR in Gunmetal with the optional BBS wheels.

Only owned this car for roughly 4 months, besides a few niggling issues with the car after I bought it, I didn't really connect with the car at all. It was just ridiculous how fast you can corner in these things, I felt the electronics were doing all the work and after awhile it became a little bit "boring". As Steve puts it, its like playing a video game in "god mode".

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/4628/dhcp3.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/171/dhcp3.jpg/)


Now to finish off, around 7 years ago when I still had the R34 a regular customer of mine at work had a really mint EK civic with personalised number plates. We used to have discussions about what mods we wanted to do to our cars and I recall he wanted to deck out the EK in all Mugen gear.

I had not seen him for almost 4 years and it's only in the last 3 months that I have seen him again, he now owns a VW Passat wagon and he kept his personal plates from the EK. The night I picked up the EK I was rummaging through the owners manual and I see his name and number plates on the ORIGINAL service manual.

Two weeks ago I caught up with the original owner of the EK and he freaked out and could not believe the transformation the car had gone through.


So the EK and the 34 were two cars I saw, touched and admired several years before I even bought them.

Fate or coincidence ??

[Justin Fox]

Nice Mark. Huge fan of Alfa Romeo's when they work (I had a 147 Selespeed and always loved the 156 shape).

And Thomas! Ahahha awesome. Here's a video of Thomas and I at Eastern Creek:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ix-Fz8Z1-go

[Shonen]

Memories !!!!

Im so glad you were recording this, it's the only vid I have of that wastegate on full song !

http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/5951/jfvsdhcvsevoqd5.png (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/703/jfvsdhcvsevoqd5.png/)


http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/6584/dsc2934y.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/34/dsc2934y.jpg/)

[Blu32]

Most of mine I don't have digital images so in most cases these are images of very similar cars.

In no particular order, here are some of the more interesting ones over the years (heaps more I could share but not as much fun):

First race car - Escort twin cam in bright orange - very quick little car:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2644/5692159051_f9097300a1.jpg

Fave road car (loved it - only sold it coz my then wife hated driving it) - Porsche 1973 2.8 RSR replica:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2241/5692728406_943e2df1e8_b.jpg

First sports car - in my early 20's - turbo'd, caged, SCARY fast but early turbo unreliable - also in bright orange:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2295/5692158475_a548cb4762_z.jpg

The original Zed's grandson - this my actual car, last one before the Golf. Nicely tweaked to circa 250Kw, a very nice car down a twisty bit of road:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3195/5692728206_d74b83b14c_b.jpg

Capri RS3100 - intended to compete in it but swapped it in on the twin cam above - the TC a better car on track - RS was a good thing for its day though:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2046/5692728004_26b8da6e8f.jpg

Golf Gti Mk 1 - bought this for my wife when she insisted that I sell the Porsche - good little car, took it on a few big trips:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2491/5692727764_d0c9e334ba.jpg

Audi Quattro Sport - this is what I bought for myself when I sold the Porsche - Left Hand Drive (lived in UK for a few years) but what a weapon - such a fantastic machine and scared other traffic out of its way on sight!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3483/5692157643_bee2b16b78_b.jpg

The Aussie "right of passage" - big tank, all the trick gear. Best fuel consumption was 6mpg - be worth a shedload of money now - Falcon GTHO Phase III:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3349/5692158009_9ef451deee.jpg

Caterham - built one as a toy in the UK - quick with a BDG fitted and quite a few trick bits -just SO direct and so ideal for the back roads throughout the UK:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3397/5692727714_f764bb730e_b.jpg

Subaru STi - my actual car. Modified of course and just so much fun - limits ridiculously high and hammered through the revs so hard on boost that I still have a habit of changing up out of first early. Made way for the Zed:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3117/5692157893_80efd3c2c9_b.jpg

[10d]

^Nice collection of car you got there, Tony

[Justin Fox]

Audi Quattro Sport!

[frazza]

Man some of you guys have the most bizzare car history, good but bizzare :D

I guess if i listed all mine it would seem bizzare to you guys, LOL!

[stephen8512]

Memories !!!!

Im so glad you were recording this, it's the only vid I have of that wastegate on full song !

http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/5951/jfvsdhcvsevoqd5.png (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/703/jfvsdhcvsevoqd5.png/)


http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/6584/dsc2934y.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/34/dsc2934y.jpg/)

I got to drive thomas's R34 GTT before he sold it, fresh from the panelbeaters with full genuine BN kit and jet black respray. The car was about 90% complete in total (only little tidbits that needed to be done to make it "complete"...major one was coilovers and bride buckets if I recall correctly?). Such an awesome (and scary) car. He forgot to to tell me he had a screamer pipe and it scared the living shit out of me! (thinking back to it, still does!). Quality mods through and through...up till then, I've never met such a meticulous owner like thomas and mods were basically best of the best JDM goodies to make any diehard JDM fan salivate...even down to the smallest detail. HKS turbo and full engine rebuild made this car such a fun car to drive...but overtime it would have been a bit harsh to drive on a daily (which thomas did anyway! hahah!). I always said to him if I bought if off him, I'd finish it off and first thing i'd do is change the exhaust! As nice as it sounds, that fker was loud!!!!!! I miss that car also....was in a sad state of affairs when we last saw it on carsales (out at mt druitt, with the engine bay gone to shit!) :(


Audi Quattro Sport!


^Nice collection of car you got there, Tony

x2! GTHO phase III?!?!?!!!! arent they ridiculously expensive?! Wow...aussie muscle! love it! And that STI, club spec evo 3? I sitll love the Oldskill GC8 rexys......went downhill after the MY03-05 in my opinion....

[Blu32]

Yep, the Quatt (short wheelbase Quattro - get it) was an amazing thing for it's time - WAY quicker than the Porsche but not as much fun.

Phase III - they were worth a whole lot less when I had mine - $15K was strong money for one then - wish I still had it - could set myself up in fine style if I did!

The Sti is one of the 400 four doors brought in from model year 00. There were 400 two door cars the year before. The club spec cars sold here later were ( I think) a Rex rather than a full blown Sti.

[stephen8512]

Yep, the Quatt (short wheelbase Quattro - get it) was an amazing thing for it's time - WAY quicker than the Porsche but not as much fun.

Phase III - they were worth a whole lot less when I had mine - $15K was strong money for one then - wish I still had it - could set myself up in fine style if I did!

The Sti is one of the 400 four doors brought in from model year 00. There were 400 two door cars the year before. The club spec cars sold here later were ( I think) a Rex rather than a full blown Sti.

woops I didnt read the STI part? haha I guess I jumped to conclusions because the colour is so similar to the club spec evo 3. did you repaint it?

and re: the 2 doors....its actually 399 that got delivered if I recall correctly. One fell off the ship or the docks or something at Yokohama in Japan.... :)

[Footguy]

Damn Tony, you have some great rides under your belt....A lotus elise or exige would fit well with that list :)

Really hope Audi do bring back the Quattro....Would be a perfect fit for a generation of petrol heads moving up from WRX's, Evo's and now Golf R's. I'll be putting my hand up thats for sure..

http://images-2.drive.com.au/2010/09/30/1957123/67828_widenative-408x264.jpg

[Nathan_b]

1st car: 1997 Lancer MR - Bolt on Turbo kit running a TD04. Lasted 11 months before i sold it due to Police/EPA pressure :(

2nd car: 1996 BMW E36 318is - had for 4 years, good fun, handled well and quite easy to drive as power was minimal (1.9L) Wheels were not to everyone's taste but it was my car and i liked them. Car was purchased stock - so much wasted coin went into her!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/nbendy/front-1.jpg?t=1306066165

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/nbendy/rear-1.jpg?t=1306066168

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/nbendy/cabin1-1.jpg?t=1306066651

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/nbendy/stereo.jpg?t=1306066662

Stripped it and was sold within 40 minutes on carsales so was quite happy!

3rd car: i was the owner of a MKIV R32 (DBP) for 1 night, before the owner decided to refund me the purchase price as he's wife wouldnt allow him to sell it and wanted more $$$ - I couldnt be bothered arguing as the whole purchase arrangements around the car didnt feel right and spotted a MKV on the net for marginal amount more. (MKIV remained on the net for another 12 months and listed 3k less then our original deal = greed doesnt pay!)

4th car (really 3rd!): MY07 MKV r32 3 door w/DSG. Flew up to Sydney couple days after MKIV fell over and drove this home - purchased stock, have played and never stopped smiling!

Will hand this down to the mrs in a couple of years and see whats available next, be intersted to see what C63's go for in the next 24 months...

[ikprojekt]

Holy fucking god! So many cars! Justin I thought I was watching MTV cribs for a second with all of the cars you've had in the past LOL.

1st Car: 2011 Ford Fiesta LX

This was my first car I ever bought. It was fantastic in fuel efficiency, only having 1.4L engine I was driving all over the place and not filling up till next week. It had a lot of great features and I loved the small 16" honeycomb rims. Unfortunately I had a really bad accident which my car was a 'Write Off'. The bill was excess of $15,000+, due to damage to chassis from the front. The whole axle was ripped completely and the front ally wheel was bent by 20 degrees! Was very happy that I got away with only a saw thumb from the airbag. But was all good as insurance gave me a cheque to my agreed value. Decided to go with another car due to lack of performance, comfort and space.

http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/6741/dsc0480s.jpg

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/2551/dsc0485r.jpg


2nd Car: 2005 VW 2.0 FSI

After my crash I really need a car urgently due to high amounts of classes and exams for school, so I decided to have a look at a used Volkswagen. I spotted this Golf at a Mazda Car Dealer with about 130,000KMS. All was good at the time because the car had full service history from VW. Took it for a drive around the corner and was really happy with the car. It was handling well, great acceleration and a lot of wheel spin - lol due to maxxis wheels bahahaha. Anyway put down a deposit down and then few days later came and brought the car. And then I joined the VWGolf.net.au community after finding them on the famous 'GOOGLE' search engine.

I drove it for a while, before considering mods and at one stage I wasn't even interested modifying it at all. I got a few issues at the start with the coil pack frying, but was covered under mazda's used car warranty program. Anyway I'll get to the point. After some time passing by I discovered a place that sells good quality replica look-a-like wheels. I came across some BBS CH Reps with a fell in love with and suited the cars colour very nicely. A few weeks later things turned nasty. Catalyst converter was damaged really badly and unfortunately wasn't covered by Mazda's extended warranty, which really sucked. Despite going to consumer affairs etc: to argue the point about the converter and not being covered by the extended warranty, I decided that I was just wasting my time with this crap! LOL so left it alone.

Last and all I got a Custom Cat Back installed for the car which sounded mint for a NA engine. Fuel though was going through really quickly due to the faulty catalyst and despite driving in sport mode and thrashing the shit out of my car. Finally car decided to come up with a lot of faults and engine not starting first time I decided to check the new Mk6 Golf's out.

http://imageshack.us/m/190/3290/dsc0032lu.jpg

http://imageshack.us/m/808/6681/dsc0083u.jpg


I decided on getting a VW Golf GTI 3-Door DSG in Gunmetal from a VW dealer, until my dad's mate stopped me from getting it. It only did about 30,000KM, but the car was clearly thrashed! The oil was so dark and burnt and the exhaust was just hideous! So I decided to just drop it and continue on.

The Mk6 hit my attentions around late Dec 2010 and reading really good reviews. I had a look at GTI's and took one for a test drive and also a GTD and was sooo happy with both. I was more aiming for the GTI, but unfortunately was just to pricey for me. So I had a look at the 118TSI GT and took one for a test drive. The acceleration was really good and there is soo much torque at low revs and it was fantastic for over-taking. Sport mode was just a killer though. Amazing torque, for a small car. At the time, the price was right just for me so I decided to order one.

And finally since Feb 11" I've driving it and it's all well. Have decided to turn it into a project car and have put some decent EIBACH springs and has slammed the car by 30mm. The car is low its awesome. Finally within the weeks coming up will be getting my ECU and exhaust. So at the moment I'm happy with my car. Although in the near future would like to buy a R.

[shakespeare]

2006 Mazda 6 MPS
Loved the AWD and very torquey motor, was a tad heavy though. However it was an exceptionally great handler and stuck to the road like s**t to a blanket, needed something newer so the R tempted me :)

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu212/shakespearez1/6%20MPS/Redx2.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu212/shakespearez1/6%20MPS/P1010439aLR.jpg

[dainese]

1991 Camry

and then:

2002 Mitsubishi Ralliart Magna
#434 of 500
180kW

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/9195/snc00023t.th.jpg (http://img13.imageshack.us/i/snc00023t.jpg/)

[dainese]

2006 Mazda 6 MPS
Loved the AWD and very torquey motor, was a tad heavy though. However it was an exceptionally great handler and stuck to the road like s**t to a blanket, needed something newer so the R tempted me :)



i really like the 6 MPS....

[glf-455]

My first car:
1990 Holden Rodeo.. Older than I was, my brother got it when he moved from the UK and left it in the driveway when he moved to Melbourne with a blown head, my parents then fixed this and gave it to me, probably to motivate me as I was a bit slack with my L's. I then took this car through my L's and did the 25 hours in 2 weeks (no cheating).
Performance, handling was terrible but I loved this car all the same, for downhill her personal best was driving up Dwellingup (WA) with a trailer holding 17 bikes and 17 people littered between the cab and tray. That and when we were out alone there was nothing better than being young in a rear wheel drive, the lessons that car taught me about how to save yourself will never be forgotton. That and being a P plater the rain was always fun. Oh and she also got from Perth to Albany (about 5 hours) and numerous other long mtb related trips. Wish I could have afford to have kept her really!
I sold this on for roughly the same as the head cost with just under 500K on the clock.
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i324/glf-455/Rodeocopy.jpg

From here I was either going to go for a Civic hatch after reading in a magazine about 2 beautifully done civics with engine conversions, or a golf.

Then after selling the Rodeo before to much money went into it, and riding a lot less mtb I though it was time for something smaller and more fuel efficient. I have always had a soft spot Golfs and my mates back home had some fine examples, so I started looking.
I wanted to rush into a lot of purchases, luckily my dad was there keeping me grounded and making sure I didn't make a mistake, and then my latest love of the MkIV 2.Slow came along. With the obvious things, wheels, suspension and who knows what else will happen.
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i324/glf-455/test-Copy.jpg

Being the 2L and having barely anything to make performance without spending a tonne, it's good, I know I would spend a lot of money if the platform allowed but I do hope to do some travel when I finish TAFE.

And that's my story so far....

[minix3]

First car: 07 mini cooper

http://file035b.bebo.com/15/large/2007/09/17/15/16301254a5575412129l.jpg

07-Current: 2007 NC MX5

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v664/ilubyoO/n517226540_1113781_7300.jpg

2009-2010: '95 Swift GTI

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v664/ilubyoO/030620091414-3.jpg

2010-2011: '92 MR2 SW20 (Turbo)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v664/ilubyoO/19171_307335521590_668021590_3389191_1036100_n.jpg

Last week - present: 2008 Golf TDI

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v664/ilubyoO/IMG00405-20110926-1418.jpg

[zbeasty]

Damn...I'm going to show my age here.

1st: 1979 Mitsubishi Sigma - It was written off when someone decided not to give way and drove into the side of it
2nd: 1978 Chrysler (Mitsubishi) Sigma - was even the same colour as the first car (Metallic Gold :))
3rd: 1986 VL Commodore - One owner with average of less than 10,000km per year when I bought it. Lowered, tint, chasers and a stereo (Marty from FHRX knows the car and system)
4th: 1980 Suzuki Carry Van - This was Canary Yellow and nick named the Venga Bus. It was actually my other car so that the VL didn't sit at Holsworthy Station every day
5th: 1980 Suzuki Carry Van - What can I say the other one was a great car and only sold it because we went to the UK to live for a while. It was another 1 owner car in great condition. Bought it in 2002 and it had 120,000km on it.
6th: 2004 Ford Fiesta Zetec - Black, 3 door that was lowered with 18's, Focus ST170 brakes and a big box with a pair of 15" MTX subs in the boot.

http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af56/zbeasty/IMG_1320.jpg

7th: 2010 Golf R - Getting faster with age.

http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af56/zbeasty/IMG_0408.jpg

[yas786]

I dont have pics of all my previous rides. I put this list up since the Mrs bet I couldnt recall all the cars I've owned......proved her wrong! 44 in total since I was 17 (I'm 36 now). I know most are not what you would call glamorous, but I loved each one equally.

1976 Datsun 180B – White, auto, (handmedown), 1.8
1977 Datsun 180B – Orange, manual, 1.8
1975 Datsun 180B – Black (paint brush), auto, orange door (from orange 180B), 1.8
1981 Holden Gemini – Cream, auto, 1.6
1966 Toyota Corona – White, manual, 1.5
1980 Ford Escort Mk2 – Orange (resprayed Toyota mid blue), manual, 2.0
1980 Ford Escort Mk2 – White, manual, 2.0
1979 Toyota Celica RA40– White, manual, liftback, 2.0
1980 Toyota Celica RA40 – Red (resprayed Ford Cobalt blue), manual, coupe, 2.0
1979 Ford Escort Mk2 – Orange, manual, 2.0
1972 Ford Escort Mk1– Powder blue, manual, 2.0
1982 Mazda 626 – Green, manual, 2.0
1979 Toyota Corolla – Powder blue, auto, 1.3
1998 Nissan Pulsar – Green, manual, 1.6
1998 Nissan Pulsar SSS – Moody blue, manual, 2.0
1985 BMW 323i E30 (co-owned) – Silver, manual, 2.3
1979 Ford Escort RS2000 – Red (resprayed Nissan moody blue), 2.0
1992 Nissan Pulsar SSS – Red, manual, 2.0
1997 Subaru WRX – White, manual, 2.0 turbo
1985 Mitsubishi Pajero – Green, manual, 2.6
1985 BMW 323i E30 – Silver, manual, 2.3
1992 Toyota Corolla Seca SX – White, manual, 1.6 4AGE
2002 Holden Commodore SS VXII– Silver, manual, 5.7 LS1
1998 BMW 318i E46 – Silver, auto, 1.9
1982 Subaru Station Wagon – Beige, manual, 1.8
2003 Holden Commodore SS VY – White, auto, 5.7 LS1
2001 Ford Laser – Bronze, manual, 1.6
1987 Holden Astra – White, manual, 1.5
1995 Daewoo – Blue, manual, 1.5
2005 Subaru Outback – Silver, auto, 3.0
1985 BMW 323i E30 – Silver, manual, 2.3
1991 Holden Nova – Burgundy, manual, 1.6
1986 Toyota Corolla Seca Twin Cam – Red, manual, 1.6 4AGE
1993 Ford Festiva – Red, manual, 1.5
1993 Ford Fairmont ED – Burgundy, auto, 4.0
2007 Toyota Corolla Levin SX – Blue, manual, 1.8
1998 Toyota Landcruiser GXV – Burgundy, auto, 4.7
2008 Toyota Yaris – Silver lining, auto, 1.3
1990 Toyota Camry – White, auto, station wagon, 2.0
1985 BMW 323i E30 – Burgundy, manual, coupe, 2.3
1997 Audi A4 – White, manual, 1.8 turbo
1998 Lexus LX470 – Gold, auto, 4.7
2011 VW Polo GTI – Black, auto, 1.4 turbo / supercharged
2011 VW Golf GTI Mk6 – Red, auto, 2.0 turbo

[sub11z]

I dont have pics of all my previous rides. I put this list up since the Mrs bet I couldnt recall all the cars I've owned......proved her wrong! 44 in total since I was 17 (I'm 36 now). I know most are not what you would call glamorous, but I loved each one equally.

1976 Datsun 180B – White, auto, (handmedown), 1.8
1977 Datsun 180B – Orange, manual, 1.8
1975 Datsun 180B – Black (paint brush), auto, orange door (from orange 180B), 1.8
1981 Holden Gemini – Cream, auto, 1.6
1966 Toyota Corona – White, manual, 1.5
1980 Ford Escort Mk2 – Orange (resprayed Toyota mid blue), manual, 2.0
1980 Ford Escort Mk2 – White, manual, 2.0
1979 Toyota Celica RA40– White, manual, liftback, 2.0
1980 Toyota Celica RA40 – Red (resprayed Ford Cobalt blue), manual, coupe, 2.0
1979 Ford Escort Mk2 – Orange, manual, 2.0
1972 Ford Escort Mk1– Powder blue, manual, 2.0
1982 Mazda 626 – Green, manual, 2.0
1979 Toyota Corolla – Powder blue, auto, 1.3
1998 Nissan Pulsar – Green, manual, 1.6
1998 Nissan Pulsar SSS – Moody blue, manual, 2.0
1985 BMW 323i E30 (co-owned) – Silver, manual, 2.3
1979 Ford Escort RS2000 – Red (resprayed Nissan moody blue), 2.0
1992 Nissan Pulsar SSS – Red, manual, 2.0
1997 Subaru WRX – White, manual, 2.0 turbo
1985 Mitsubishi Pajero – Green, manual, 2.6
1985 BMW 323i E30 – Silver, manual, 2.3
1992 Toyota Corolla Seca SX – White, manual, 1.6 4AGE
2002 Holden Commodore SS VXII– Silver, manual, 5.7 LS1
1998 BMW 318i E46 – Silver, auto, 1.9
1982 Subaru Station Wagon – Beige, manual, 1.8
2003 Holden Commodore SS VY – White, auto, 5.7 LS1
2001 Ford Laser – Bronze, manual, 1.6
1987 Holden Astra – White, manual, 1.5
1995 Daewoo – Blue, manual, 1.5
2005 Subaru Outback – Silver, auto, 3.0
1985 BMW 323i E30 – Silver, manual, 2.3
1991 Holden Nova – Burgundy, manual, 1.6
1986 Toyota Corolla Seca Twin Cam – Red, manual, 1.6 4AGE
1993 Ford Festiva – Red, manual, 1.5
1993 Ford Fairmont ED – Burgundy, auto, 4.0
2007 Toyota Corolla Levin SX – Blue, manual, 1.8
1998 Toyota Landcruiser GXV – Burgundy, auto, 4.7
2008 Toyota Yaris – Silver lining, auto, 1.3
1990 Toyota Camry – White, auto, station wagon, 2.0
1985 BMW 323i E30 – Burgundy, manual, coupe, 2.3
1997 Audi A4 – White, manual, 1.8 turbo
1998 Lexus LX470 – Gold, auto, 4.7
2011 VW Polo GTI – Black, auto, 1.4 turbo / supercharged
2011 VW Golf GTI Mk6 – Red, auto, 2.0 turbo



It looks like a grocery list......
Very nice indeed.

[thedoble]

My car history isn't as wide or as cool as some of yours but I'll contribute -

My first 'real' car - 2003 Mazda RX8

I loved this car, I still miss it, it was just brilliant fun to drive.

http://i.imgur.com/H2LpI.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/KRP8s.jpg

One of my favorite pics, taken by a friend, halfway around a corner with his camera in one hand!

http://i.imgur.com/m7tSZ.jpg

After that, I had my 2006 XR5 Turbo

http://i.imgur.com/VkJbT.jpg

and now, my Golf R :)

[Robby_jai]

44 cars in 19 years if you are 36 now and started owning cars since 17..........thats like 2.5 cars for every year... of your car ownership... hahahaha you either love changing cars.... or you just cant decide what cars you like!!!!

sheeesh i thought i was bad. Are these cars ALL yours ?? as in registered in your name ?? or were some of these family cars!


I dont have pics of all my previous rides. I put this list up since the Mrs bet I couldnt recall all the cars I've owned......proved her wrong! 44 in total since I was 17 (I'm 36 now). I know most are not what you would call glamorous, but I loved each one equally.

1976 Datsun 180B – White, auto, (handmedown), 1.8
1977 Datsun 180B – Orange, manual, 1.8
1975 Datsun 180B – Black (paint brush), auto, orange door (from orange 180B), 1.8
1981 Holden Gemini – Cream, auto, 1.6
1966 Toyota Corona – White, manual, 1.5
1980 Ford Escort Mk2 – Orange (resprayed Toyota mid blue), manual, 2.0
1980 Ford Escort Mk2 – White, manual, 2.0
1979 Toyota Celica RA40– White, manual, liftback, 2.0
1980 Toyota Celica RA40 – Red (resprayed Ford Cobalt blue), manual, coupe, 2.0
1979 Ford Escort Mk2 – Orange, manual, 2.0
1972 Ford Escort Mk1– Powder blue, manual, 2.0
1982 Mazda 626 – Green, manual, 2.0
1979 Toyota Corolla – Powder blue, auto, 1.3
1998 Nissan Pulsar – Green, manual, 1.6
1998 Nissan Pulsar SSS – Moody blue, manual, 2.0
1985 BMW 323i E30 (co-owned) – Silver, manual, 2.3
1979 Ford Escort RS2000 – Red (resprayed Nissan moody blue), 2.0
1992 Nissan Pulsar SSS – Red, manual, 2.0
1997 Subaru WRX – White, manual, 2.0 turbo
1985 Mitsubishi Pajero – Green, manual, 2.6
1985 BMW 323i E30 – Silver, manual, 2.3
1992 Toyota Corolla Seca SX – White, manual, 1.6 4AGE
2002 Holden Commodore SS VXII– Silver, manual, 5.7 LS1
1998 BMW 318i E46 – Silver, auto, 1.9
1982 Subaru Station Wagon – Beige, manual, 1.8
2003 Holden Commodore SS VY – White, auto, 5.7 LS1
2001 Ford Laser – Bronze, manual, 1.6
1987 Holden Astra – White, manual, 1.5
1995 Daewoo – Blue, manual, 1.5
2005 Subaru Outback – Silver, auto, 3.0
1985 BMW 323i E30 – Silver, manual, 2.3
1991 Holden Nova – Burgundy, manual, 1.6
1986 Toyota Corolla Seca Twin Cam – Red, manual, 1.6 4AGE
1993 Ford Festiva – Red, manual, 1.5
1993 Ford Fairmont ED – Burgundy, auto, 4.0
2007 Toyota Corolla Levin SX – Blue, manual, 1.8
1998 Toyota Landcruiser GXV – Burgundy, auto, 4.7
2008 Toyota Yaris – Silver lining, auto, 1.3
1990 Toyota Camry – White, auto, station wagon, 2.0
1985 BMW 323i E30 – Burgundy, manual, coupe, 2.3
1997 Audi A4 – White, manual, 1.8 turbo
1998 Lexus LX470 – Gold, auto, 4.7
2011 VW Polo GTI – Black, auto, 1.4 turbo / supercharged
2011 VW Golf GTI Mk6 – Red, auto, 2.0 turbo

[yas786]

Al mine my friend. Towards the latter part of the list (Yaris, Polo & Golf) the Mrs drove / drives these 90% of the time. For the moment we are a 1 car family.

[PTW]

My old 02STi - loved having no electronic nanny interference.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/pteamwheeler/IMG_5799.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y5/pteamwheeler/IMG_6118.jpg

[BBR32]

bmw 118i 2005

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/4162/dscf0987a.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/194/dscf0987a.jpg/)

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2007 VW MK5 R32 BLACK

http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/503/dscf1097ax.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/841/dscf1097ax.jpg/)

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2008 VW MK5 R32 UG

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/6646/img075qw.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/163/img075qw.jpg/)

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[Seph]

As i said in my intro thread, I was brought home from the hospital when I was born, in a MKII GTI. Subsequently over the years, for work, my dad had a variety of VAG/Porsche cars, including, Audi 100, A6's, A8's, 2x S8's, a 996 and a 997. Most of which I have spent some seat time in. ( we live in different countries)

I guess that formed my automotive path to come.

Car I learnt on: B5 Passat 2.8L V6 Tip - Mum's car.

First Car: 2004 MK4 2.0 Sport

Second: B5.5 Passat 1.8T - Bought this as the Golf was in the shop for some work/repairs, with the intention of then mum taking the passat to replace the older B5. Mum still liked the B5 V6 more, so ended up selling this after 6 or so months. Was a nice car though

Third: 2006 Audi A3 2.0T - First "fast' car. Absolutely love this car, still do. Sold it to a mate of mine a couple of months ago to make space for:

4th (Current) 2012 MK6 Golf R

[Stalker]

My parents bought me the Corolla ($3500) in my last year of high school. This lasted through to the end of my first year of uni when it was written off in a smash (not my fault). I took the insurance check and with some extra cash picked up the yellow Camry (awesome colour) for $4500 which saw me through the last few years of uni and into first year of full-time work. I then grabbed the Vienta V6 ($9500) when the Camry starting leaking oil and was diagnosed with needing its head gasket replaced. The Vienta V6 lasted me a good 4 years or so until I decided to buy the Mazda 3 (my first 'new' car) for $26500 which gave me 5 years of fantasticly reliable FWD fun and pain free car ownership until I decided I wanted more power/performance - which brings me to what's in the garage today. The 2008 R32 from Tassie which was acquired for the very reasonable price of $35500 - excluding transport costs over to WA. No idea what will be next and I am in no hurry to change! ;)

I've played around with low budget, modest performance / car stereo mods on each of the cars - definitely nothing high end or particularly special, I just got a kick out of doing things myself and learning as I went. :)

1st - 1985 Toyota Corolla CS - Will need to look for pics, but nothing special)

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/629/2261/1571130037_medium.jpg
2nd - 1989 Toyota Camry CS - http://www.cardomain.com/ride/157113/1989-toyota-camry

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/1200/3921/2999460194_medium.jpg
3rd - 1996 Toyota Camry / Vienta V6 - http://www.cardomain.com/ride/299946/1996-toyota-camry

http://www.ozmazdaclub.com/signaturepics/sigpic1368_1.gif
4th - 2005 Mazda 3 Maxx Sport

5th - 2008 VW R32. - Check the avatar! :D

[sub11z]

My first car is a 1995 EG VTI - Sorry no Pics

MY00 WRX CLUB SPEC 4 - It turn so much head back then but it also got me into alot of trouble
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v421/sub11z/evo4.jpg

MY02 STI - .
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v421/sub11z/STI/Picture029.jpg
excuse the rice, I was invited by Hybrid to put my car at their stand. I had to rice it up :lol:

While i had the STI, I also experience some other cars
Turbo AE86 - Lots of fun
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v421/sub11z/Other%20car/Picture052.jpg

Corolla Sportivo
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v421/sub11z/Other%20car/DSC_5207.jpg

Civic VTIR
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v421/sub11z/Other%20car/EK4STI.jpg

R34 GTR VSPEC II - The R34 GTR was my dream car when it got release. So I sold everything to get my hand on it. For some reason, I didn't enjoy the GTR as much as i thought i would. But the road presence of this car is amazing. On the road, there are people want to chat to you and give you the thumbs up.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v421/sub11z/GTR/IMG_1433_small.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v421/sub11z/GTR/DSC_4256.jpg

MY00 STI - Sold the GTR and get back into my belove Subie
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v421/sub11z/300kw%20STI/IMG_0715.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v421/sub11z/300kw%20STI/IMG_0709.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v421/sub11z/300kw%20STI/Dyno-1.jpg
Finally crack the 300 mark

EVO8MR - The STI wasn't daily friendly, so I bought another 4WD car
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v421/sub11z/Evo8%20MR/DSC00084.jpg

After the EVO, I really got sick of cars. I was spending way too much money and never look into investing or saving. I need to be more sensible so I sold both cars and bought a euro.

A4 2.0TQ
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v421/sub11z/DSC00154.jpg

And now the R

[Stalker]

Nice journey there sub11z! :)

[walbjj]

here is my list, unfortunately, i dont have pics of all of them, but ill put up what i can
92 honda civic si sedan
my99 wrx sedan
00 black s2000
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j129/yellows2k/s20002003.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j129/yellows2k/s2000.jpg
01 yellow s2000
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j129/yellows2k/SANY0063.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j129/yellows2k/yellows2k.jpg
05 evo9
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j129/yellows2k/SANY0166.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j129/yellows2k/evo1.jpg
95 civic vti with b18c
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j129/yellows2k/IMAG0679.jpg
current car- golf gti
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j129/yellows2k/f0595111.jpg

'11 hilux sr5
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j129/yellows2k/f6ef69d3.jpg
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j129/yellows2k/d1a430ae.jpg

during my ownership, i also had access to cars that my brothers owned, these included
88 landcruiser sahara vw
98 jeep grand cherokee ltd
01 audi b5 rs4
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j129/yellows2k/P9240013.jpg
97 civic with b18c
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j129/yellows2k/IMG_0601.jpg

[Justin Fox]

S2K's are lovely cars aren't they?

[walbjj]

i always tell people that the s2000 was the best car i ever owned. i had the first one for about 2 months and the yellow one for 7 years. i ddint want to sell it but things happen. the evo9 wasnt that great imo.
i would buy another s2000 in the future. its just a great fun car to drive and own.

[Stalker]

Here's something for those who like to keep a low profile (Carsales Link) (http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?trecs=75&tsrc=allcarhome&__Ntk=CarAll&Cr=7&__Ntt=s2000&R=10952962&__Qpb=1&__D=s2000&silo=1011&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_PriceSort_Decimal |1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&keywords=s2000&__No=15&__sid=12CE4B662538&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294965322&__Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&seot=1&__Nne=15&__Dx=mode%20matchany)

[walbjj]

Yeah, that's another reason why I haven't gotten back into an s2000, a lot have been molestered. And it's become somewhat of a idol car for certain groups in society that normally reside in the western suburbs of sydney

[minix3]

i always tell people that the s2000 was the best car i ever owned. i had the first one for about 2 months and the yellow one for 7 years. i ddint want to sell it but things happen. the evo9 wasnt that great imo.
i would buy another s2000 in the future. its just a great fun car to drive and own.

I've heard the evo9 is quite boring. Just too easy to drive fast.

[walbjj]

I've heard the evo9 is quite boring. Just too easy to drive fast.

u sir are correct. like the gtr r35. same shit, different day
my brother summed it up quite succinctly when talking about his 2011 shelby gt500 svt mustang. "sure the gtr is a much quicker car, but i like the exhiliration that comes from knowing that this car can kill me at any time, thats what makes it a dirvers car. im the one thats in control of it, not some computer"

[minix3]

u sir are correct. like the gtr r35. same shit, different day
my brother summed it up quite succinctly when talking about his 2011 shelby gt500 svt mustang. "sure the gtr is a much quicker car, but i like the exhiliration that comes from knowing that this car can kill me at any time, thats what makes it a dirvers car. im the one thats in control of it, not some computer"

This is why I want an Elise

[Justin Fox]

u sir
Carmen is a she.

I thought the same with my EVO 6.5 and sold it after one track day (was just way too easy to drive it hard, harder than I've ever driven around Wakefield), but damn in retrospect it's just amazing what it's capable of. And being able to drive harder with confidence is just mind blowingly awesome if you think about it.

[Stalker]

Isn't that like saying "I once dated a supermodel, but she was simply too beautiful, so I had to break things off?"

[stephen8512]

Isn't that like saying "I once dated a supermodel, but she was simply too beautiful, so I had to break things off?"

Most of the fun is in the chase ;)

Sorta like how pple used to dream about owning an evo, then when they get it it's too easy to drive fast thus lessening its fun factor somewhat as per what Justin said

[Stalker]

Fair enough....

I've got a different mindset to these things. E.g. I always used to play Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter II on 'Easy' mode so I could actually finish the damn game. :D

[stephen8512]

Fair enough....

I've got a different mindset to these things. E.g. I always used to play Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter II on 'Easy' mode so I could actually finish the damn game. :D

Hahahaha I did that too! lol but have to admit, it did get boring after a while.

A good mate of mine had an Evo 8 MR and even he said he felt like it was too damn easy to drive and he didnt feel connected to it at all. I likened it to playing a game in GOD mode. Yeah you have all the weapons, you know you cant die and your virtually unstoppable. It'd be fun killing everything knowing u have all the power, but afterwards it'll get boring and there wont be any challenging aspects of the game. Compare that with you only having a pistol to fend for yourself, knowing you could be killed at any moment. Gets the blood and adrenaline going ;). If we liken GOD mode to the evo 8 MR with its track prowess, etc , then the pistol would be the MX5 with half the power, half the size, next to no electronic aids, but it would be so much more fun and would continue to keep being fun longer than the evo

[scathing]

Isn't that like saying "I once dated a supermodel, but she was simply too beautiful, so I had to break things off?"

No, its more like saying, "I'd rather have a relationship with a girl who occasionally fumbles her way through the sack but has standards, rather than trying to date a ganga and realise she's an easy ride for anyone."

[Stalker]

Meh... I played Doom with all the cheat codes enabled and loved it every single time. :D haha

Maybe a Mario Kart analogy would work better? I.e. For me, it was all about setting the best lap time. You would eventually get to a point where if you got your power slide timing wrong or missed the ideal racing line then you would restart the course and try again. Maybe this is saying more about me then it is about anything else. :D

If I had the time and money I'd happily have an EVO MR, or Nissan GTR for that matter, to blast around the track and see how low I could actually get my lap times. I do understand the challenge and satisfaction associated with actually driving a car though - hence my love of a manual gearbox. ;)

[dainese]

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[Footguy]

I think the issue with cars like EVo's is that the limit is so damn high on the things that you are going seriously fast before the "fun" factor starts to come into play, and hence the consequences are so much greater...

It's why the early model Mx-5's are perhaps the funnest car, the things are going sideways at relatively slow speeds...

[dainese]

Well, then I'd consider the Golf R easy then!

lots of effect from lower (?) amounts of effort from engine and driver. I think its a good thing, not necessarily a bad thing.

Evo's are easier to work on, easier to find parts for, easier to find upgrade parts, and more speed for less.

[TEFF]

Previous VAG cars in order of having them:

Skoda Octavia vRS 2.0TSI (Revo Stage 2)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stefandragnea/IMG00030-20100429-1602.jpg

Audi S3 8P (Revo Stage 2+)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stefandragnea/IMG_0064-1.jpg
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stefandragnea/Picture.jpg

[QIK-R]

ok here goes...

first car i owned was this 92 Mazda 323 sedan, got it off a family friend who looked after it. the plates were mine also, an 18th birthday pressie.
http://i42.tinypic.com/24oye6r.jpg

i did venture to the aussie side, and bought this holden vn, had been tastefully modified, exhaust, lowered, tint, stereo... but at 19 and on my p's, i was cop bait...
http://i41.tinypic.com/161xks4.jpg

sold both of those as i had a company car and needed the cash then changed jobs, and was given this from my mum. 97 bluebird sedan, worst bluebird IMO.
http://i42.tinypic.com/2ns769g.jpg

had above car for about 6 months, then decided i wanted to do up a minitruck... enter hilux 1
http://i40.tinypic.com/15qs1zo.jpg

then swapped hilux 2 for hilux 2
http://i39.tinypic.com/c43cw.jpg

then sold that for cheap, and had company cars for ages in between moving from perth-sydney, was about 2 or so years since i owned a car of my own. then i bought this. 1985 bmw 528i
http://i41.tinypic.com/fk369g.jpg

fuel pump on that shat itself, i changed jobs yet again and got a company car, then decided i wanted a nice car, so bit the bullet and got...
07 Focus XR5
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6219/6334356192_160fa196fa_b.jpg

had this a few months so far, i do enjoy it, but i had a golf R on order back in spril last year and cancelled due to work commitments, and to be honest, i would love to get into a Mk6 next :)

[tuz]

my first car a 2001 Opel Astra CD 1.8 with leather, tricked out with angel eyed hid xenons, audi rs4 replica rims a somewhat awesome looking exhaust tip and custom plates of IVROOM
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/21077_332991324248_735739248_3516412_6515620_n.jpg
brought off a old granny which had done 45k km in dec 2007 after 1 year of solid driving the thing started falling apart...... never trust lil old innocent looking grannies....

replaced that with a new 2008.5 Astra SRi with leather, sri turbo rims, hsv vxr intake, k&n apollo enclosed pod filter, opel badging all around.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/9532_139995234248_735739248_2486788_4153298_n.jpg
After around 10k km holden replaced the gear box and some things in the engine as they had done "missing" as they put it, then some other shit happen.
then mid last year the ecu fucked up the car would run as normal but only the speedo and tacho would work.... new ecu after 4 days of diagnosis.
at 60k km the rear shocks had gone according to two kmart tyre and autos and a independent suspension guy, but holden couldnt fault it but the car did feel alot harder on the road.....

and now onto my fav car my nice sexy CW GTI golf mk6
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/397243_10150501128714249_735739248_8684337_3945769 31_n.jpg

which is soon to have euro plates and stage 1 in 6 months aka tax time!!!! :) :)

[darksigno]

ok well ive only had the one car other than the golf and that was my pride and joy e46 318i bmw

http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff498/darksigno/IMAG0020.jpg
http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff498/darksigno/IMAG0019.jpg
http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff498/darksigno/IMAG0018.jpg
http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff498/darksigno/DSC02775.jpg