Special interest cages??? What do you drive?

[Jono]

Originally Posted by Surferboy120

The track was in good condition back then but coming on to the drag strip from under the bridge was alway hairy. I had one bad high side there but missed the wall some how. The track was close and affordable so I made due only limited funds. I always dreamed of being at road Atlanta or anywhere else though. But I can't complain to much I learned a lot there.

Yeah that is definitely a turn I would worry about. I went and watched a friend drive at one of the car track days and it was always sketchy seeing the cars get close to that wall. Little room for error. Haha. I don't even want to imagine what that would be like on a bike. I'd say you got very lucky with that high side. And like you, I think if bike track days were still held there I would still go. I could learn a lot and not spend too much money.

[Stingray1000]

Originally Posted by iplante

Had that problem (ceiling fabric) with the 96 Dodge Ram. Tried everything from velcro to that fabric glue thing that's "as seen on tv". Only thing that did the trick was real fabric glue in a tube.

I'm still scratching some off the pair of jeans I wore that day. It's been a year and probably 25 washes

So I went to drive the car the other day and it tried to kill me.... the brakes went all the way to the floor at 40 mph... luckily i made it home took the tags off and returned em to the dmv.... the car is done!

[choneofakind]

Originally Posted by Surferboy120

I always dreamed of being at road Atlanta or anywhere else though. But I can't complain to much I learned a lot there.

Might be time to scratch a Road Atlanta track day off your bucket list

[Surferboy120]

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Might be time to scratch a Road Atlanta track day off your bucket list

I agree!! Once I get a few track days rolling here in TX I will be planning a trip.

[Kurosaki]

Still driving my 1100 dollar MR2.

Best value/smile per mile car I've owned. Probably keep driving it until it gives up the ghost. Cracked the 200,000 barrier earlier this year, original engine and e'erthing.

[Mountain Dew]

MR2s are really sweet. One of my friends autocrosses an aw11 4agze.

The newer body style is hideous though, illustrated here:

[thumper64]

Not too special, a 1993 Civic sedan, with a built Integra GSR engine. I researched all the parts and put it all together, and tuned it. It's not perfect, but it's better than most around here. Unfortunately had to cheap out on a couple little things, so I'll be building another motor that will eventually go in. It will be 2.2 liter instead...when I get money to sleeve it and everything. If only I didn't get into bikes...

[Old Guy on a '08]

Originally Posted by thumper64

. If only I didn't get into bikes...

If only you weren't into cars!

[Jono]

Originally Posted by thumper64

Not too special, a 1993 Civic sedan, with a built Integra GSR engine. I researched all the parts and put it all together, and tuned it. It's not perfect, but it's better than most around here. Unfortunately had to cheap out on a couple little things, so I'll be building another motor that will eventually go in. It will be 2.2 liter instead...when I get money to sleeve it and everything. If only I didn't get into bikes...

Whaaaaa! You made a great decision getting into bikes! Best bang for your buck.

Originally Posted by Old Guy on a '08

If only you weren't into cars!

I know right! Haha.

[himynameisjoe]

Originally Posted by lowdown112

What kind of CAR do you have? Have a v6 94 Camaro T Tops, Flowmaster Exhaust, custom chevy wheels, tv's in my headrests, 2 stealth 10's in my trunk. All that and a stock ugly dark green paint job hahaha. I want to put a LT1 engine in it soon but dont have the finances atm.

BTW Ive raced a ninja 250 in my car and smoked it, learned these are strictly cruising bikes real fast. haha But I wouldnt trade mine for anything

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Yea strictly cruising bikes

I laughed probably a bit too hard at this...

And "racing" doesn't count if you don't turn. I would bet you pretty much life that in a race with corning the car wouldn't stand a chance. Especially not an old american tank. lol

[choneofakind]

Originally Posted by himynameisjoe

I would bet you pretty much life that in a race with corning the car wouldn't stand a chance.

Well, it's got a lot to due with the operator skill, but...

Cars are faster on tracks when railing through turns. They have 4 large points of contact and lots of power. I've seen the damage the prototype cars do to the Keyhole at Mid-Ohio. They corner like they're on rails, and they haul through those turns without any body roll at all. They're very fast.

But however you look at it, bikes have the most performance for the money. Last time I checked, $15,000 doesn't get much car, but it will get you a really nice used 600 and new 250 with plenty of money for mods, or a brand new liter bike.

[himynameisjoe]

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Well, it's got a lot to due with the operator skill, but...

Cars are faster on tracks when railing through turns. They have 4 large points of contact and lots of power. I've seen the damage the prototype cars do to the Keyhole at Mid-Ohio. They corner like they're on rails, and they haul through those turns without any body roll at all. They're very fast.

But however you look at it, bikes have the most performance for the money. Last time I checked, $15,000 doesn't get much car, but it will get you a really nice used 600 and new 250 with plenty of money for mods, or a brand new liter bike.

I was talking about his car in specific though lol

[choneofakind]

Originally Posted by himynameisjoe

I was talking about his car in specific though lol

ah. My b.

Well he was likely talking about straight-line performance we all know that's not the shiny side of the 250's performance specs...

[himynameisjoe]

Originally Posted by choneofakind

ah. My b.

Well he was likely talking about straight-line performance we all know that's not the shiny side of the 250's performance specs...

haha No it's definitely not. But honestly I've just never understood these people that like to go really really fast... in a straight line. Like besides the initial adrenaline rush, where is the fun? Going around a turn faster than you should be, now that's fun. And I've only ever really done it in a car haha Though my first time actually riding a motorcycle when I learned that in cornering you basically defy everything your brain has ever told you is right... also extremely fun!

And now to get back to the actual purpose of this thread I drive a 98 Chevy Malibu LS... not by choice really. It was just cheap, and I'd rather save money for a bike.

[choneofakind]

Hey, if it's got 4 wheels, an engine, and runs, who cares right??

[himynameisjoe]

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Hey, if it's got 4 wheels, an engine, and runs, who cares right??

You've got it! That being said... and I hate to say this because quite frankly it makes me a bit sick... but I think I've sort of fallen in love with her... and that's just not the sort of thing I do with cars.

But it started when I accidentally named her, which is Muisha btw (Pronoucned Mo-EE-sha). She is an inside out orea, white on the outside, black on the inside. After that first came out of my mouth, I knew I was in trouble and was headed for an emotional attachment... But for the most part she's been good to me so I can't complain. And I beat the **** out of her every day. She's basically like an asian housewife, I beat her, she cooks me dinner and lights my cigarette for me I mean within a month of owning it, she got me threw a mud road with soft wet over the axel mud. (Apparently my GPS wasn't aware that I just wanted to go to the store.)

[philup]

2012 cyber metallic grey camaro rs package.. v6 ..

[Old Guy on a '08]

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Well, it's got a lot to due with the operator skill, but...

Same goes for cars and bikes here....

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Cars are faster on tracks when railing through turns.

A lot depends on how tight the turns are... most road courses are not that tight... A well ridden street stock sport bike will smoke any stock street car on a road like "The Dragon" (Link > Tail of the Dragon - Deals Gap, US-218 - Estern NC & TN), 312 curves in 11miles - works out to one curve every 186' with many of the curves being 180 switchbacks with a 40' radius, back to back to back. I've seen bikes PASS Porsches and 'vettes on this road. Granted... I'm not sure the cars were well driven... but the bike sure was.

Originally Posted by choneofakind

But however you look at it, bikes have the most performance for the money.

BINGO!!!! The absolute most bang for the buck is the Ninjetee... look around and find one with damaged bodywork and pick up a NewGen for like $2000K. Nothing that is street legal even comes close.

[choneofakind]

Originally Posted by Old Guy on a '08

A lot depends on how tight the turns are... most road courses are not that tight...

Track.

[Old Guy on a '08]

Let em clarify, most Track Course's, aren't that tight....

[Jono]

I believe this video is relevant to the bike vs car discussion! Enjoy!

Link to original page on YouTube.

[thumper64]

Originally Posted by Jono

Whaaaaa! You made a great decision getting into bikes! Best bang for your buck.





I know right! Haha.

I'm finding that out now, definitely reasonable and simple to work on. Still, somewhat limited in how much I can ride it, but I don't regret it.

And for the car vs bike debate, a bike can maneuver better in tighter spots and the power to weight ratio on a bike is better. I would put my money on a bike, especially if it's being limited to being a completely stock bike vs a completely stock car.

[Jono]

Yeah, you can't just hop on a bike and start dragging knees around corners. It takes time to learn the skills and to have faith in the bike. I am still a noob and have lots to learn! But realized a while ago that bikes are the way to go.


But don't get me wrong. I still love cars! Just not quite as much as bikes.

[choneofakind]

Originally Posted by Jono

I believe this video is relevant to the bike vs car discussion! Enjoy!

Seen it. Great video.

But I'm thinking Prototype race cars or F1 cars vs MotoGP bikes. Those cars have downforce, they brake later, and carry higher cornering speeds than the MotoGP bikes. The first few posts in this thread are relevant and factual. The F1 cars corner faster. http://www.atomclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=3626.0

I know this whole quarrel is OT.

[Jono]

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Seen it. Great video.

But I'm thinking Prototype race cars or F1 cars vs MotoGP bikes. Those cars have downforce, they brake later, and carry higher cornering speeds than the MotoGP bikes. The first few posts in this thread are relevant and factual. The F1 cars corner faster. http://www.atomclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=3626.0

I know this whole quarrel is OT.

Oh yeah I know all this! But it's not relevant to ME.



What I care about is which will be faster in my life. What will be cheaper, faster, and more fun for me. The answer: BIKES!

I will most likely never be able to afford a car that cost over $100,000 dollars and faster than a SS bike around a track. But I will be able to afford a ZX10r or similar, which will out perform almost any sports car in that price range.

And then we get into the cost of trackdays and maybe amateur racing. Which will be cheaper: BIKES! More money for the track means more time on the seat getting experience which equals quicker lap times.


So for me, bikes will always be faster than cars. (As long as my riding skills continue to improve.)

[Mountain Dew]

Looking into picking up a 1974 BMW 2002tii for sale locally here.



(Obviously that's not the particular vehicle in question, but a good representation if what it could look like when I get through with it)

If I do get it, I'll have two amazing vintage machines from 1974

[Jono]

Originally Posted by Mountain Dew

Looking into picking up a 1974 BMW 2002tii for sale locally here.



(Obviously that's not the particular vehicle in question, but a good representation if what it could look like when I get through with it)

If I do get it, I'll have two amazing vintage machines from 1974

DO IT!!!! Such an iconic car.

[kcaja1]

Just picked up a used 06 Cayman S over the weekend. This car's sound is intoxicating. Power and handling are just awesome. This is my fifth 2-seater. I had 91 MR-2 Turbo, 99 Z3 Convertible, 04 Miata, and 07 Z4 Coupe before.

[camaroz1985]

Got a "new" truck. 2006 Silverado 3500 with the Duramax diesel.

[Alex]

Originally Posted by kcaja1

Just picked up a used 06 Cayman S over the weekend.

Nice!

[Blystr842]

I'll try to get some pics posted of the rides soon. Nothing fancy. An 07 Ram reg. cab with McGaughy's 4/6 drop, Spyder halo headlights, smoked tails, Borla muffler, Spectre intake, subs, alarm, etc. 08 Avenger R/T with K&N intake, Mopar cat-back, and KMC Rockstars.

[Blystr842]

Here's my Ram and the (now totalled) Avenger

[Old Guy on a '08]

Originally Posted by camaroz1985

Got a "new" truck. 2006 Silverado 3500 with the Duramax diesel.

A real MANS truck!

[camaroz1985]

That's funny because my cousin always called my Avalanche a girl's truck. So I tried to sell it to her.

[Daks]

This hot rod.

I know it's hard, but try not to be jealous.

270k miles on it, custom exhaust (because the original literally fell out one day), the left blinker stays on forever and it doesn't pass cali smog for ****.

Uphill top speed is a sweet 50mph.


Ladies.

[Mountain Dew]

Sounds like it's time for an LS1 swap.

[Daks]

It's getting sold as soon as I get it to pass smog, which likely entails buying a 200+ dollar CA legal cat for it. And welding it in.

But it got me across the country, I'll give it that. xP

Next car is going to be smaller but roomy. Some sporty hatchback or wagon deal. I can't live with 10-15mpg anymore.

[Zipster]

Been a Corvette guy ever since riding with my uncle as a kid. Now it stays in the garage and I ride the bike. Of course winter is quickly approaching, so my have to enjoy the comforts of heat soon.

[Sound Wave]

Originally Posted by Mountain Dew

Looking into picking up a 1974 BMW 2002tii for sale locally here.



(Obviously that's not the particular vehicle in question, but a good representation if what it could look like when I get through with it)

If I do get it, I'll have two amazing vintage machines from 1974

get the 1974 Pantera instead.

What is your attraction to 1974? Or is it just a coincidence? That was a bad year for performance cars with the gas shortages and stuff.

[camaroz1985]

Originally Posted by Zipster

Been a Corvette guy ever since riding with my uncle as a kid. Now it stays in the garage and I ride the bike. Of course winter is quickly approaching, so my have to enjoy the comforts of heat soon.

Only in Texas can a Corvette be your "winter" car