Special interest cages??? What do you drive?

[noche_caliente]

Originally Posted by HKr1

You bug him every day? I gotta hood scoop, & you dont? LOL

It kills him that my car is faster... but I do let him drive her quite a bit - and he gets all kinds of compliments on her when he does... most of the time he even fesses up that it's MY car But his VW does have its uses... it's how I REALLY learned to drive a manual - I 'knew' how before, but wasn't terribly proficient - not the case now! And being a hatchback, it comes in handy to haul things from time-to-time, but if it's too big we just use mine with the trailer, so it's only marginally useful

[zartan]

Originally Posted by noche_caliente

Well, I have an '04 WRX, but for the life of me can't figure why you would trade a perfectly good-looking '07, in the correct color I might add, for an '08.....

I traded my wrx 07 in also, Got an 08 STI too! Picts eariler in the tread.

Love it love it!! I rack tons of miles and try to change them out abit sooner then most.

250's and Subies go together!

[Reddoak]

Originally Posted by noche_caliente

Well, I have an '04 WRX, but for the life of me can't figure why you would trade a perfectly good-looking '07, in the correct color I might add, for an '08.....

See, it's like this... I was in getting new free front brake rotors and pads last month, under warranty (1,000 miles on the bumper to bumper, good wear warranty on those Subies) and I had heard they were trying to sell the remaining 08's off. Since I had a bit of time to kill, I went and took one for a ride, and jokingly told the saleskid I would take one if they could keep me in the same payment.

They gave me $29,000 for my 07 with 35,000 miles on it, sold the 08' basically at invoice, and I got 0% financing. My payment stayed the same, I got a car with 35,000 less miles, and I'll pay it off 4 months sooner.

To tell the truth, I like the interior and the ride of the 08 much more. The 07 was a prettier car, no doubt. I couldn't get a blue one in the hatchback style, it just didn't look right, so Dark Grey Metallic it is.

The 07 had an APS intake, Catless DP, SPT cat back, big TMIC, lightweight flywheel, and an open-source tune. It made 297 HP to the wheels and 330 FtLb or so of Torque. For a stock turbo car, it was stupid fast, but fun! The 08, other than a tune, is still stock. Quick, but not as scary as the old one... yet.

Originally Posted by zartan

I traded my wrx 07 in also, Got an 08 STI too! Picts eariler in the tread.

Love it love it!! I rack tons of miles and try to change them out abit sooner then most.

250's and Subies go together!

I saw it, the white looks awesome, but I could never keep it clean
Welcome to STI ownership... Hang on!

I bought my 250 after I had the Suby. The 250 is my economy ride, but turns out it's quite a bit of fun to ride, too. They do make a good combo, the 250 for everyday commutes, the Suby for a fast blast or rainy day.

[zartan]

Haha I went in to get a fog light replaced. I got the cowlings off and everything but could not see how to get the fog light out and didn't want to force it. It was warranteed so I took it in and yes the rest is the same story!

My dealership sold about 16 of them in a week. That dark grey is sweet.

[workdaddy]

Wow Y'all Have/Had Nice rides... I am almost embarrassed to even mention the past vehicles I have owned... But here they are, sorry no pics unless I can Find them. They are all on the old way of having pictures (hard copy's) never had a computer till recently.

'86 Dodge D50 Pick up, '85 Ford ranger (Lifted), '97 Jeep Cherokee (Lifted), '00 Ford Ranger (Lifted), '00 Ford Explorer, 4 Suzuki Samurias '87-'88 (All where Lifted), '94 Toyota Pick Up, '05 Xterra, '94 Jeep Cherokee (Lifted), and current is '08 Pathfinder (for the wifey and kids) & '92 Ford Ranger (for the winter).
Wow... I did not realize how many vehicles I have had over the past 12 years of driving...
Lifted most of them, well MOAB is so Close man! Adventure at it's best...

[kkim]

Originally Posted by workdaddy

'92 Ford Ranger (for the winter).

I see you did find a truck that you were looking for!

[workdaddy]

Originally Posted by kkim

I see you did find a truck that you were looking for!

Yeah he hooked me up pretty good too. So I was able to pay cash and not have to worry bout another car payment and a 4x4 that works great ( I had to use it yesterday and this morning on my way to work @ 5a.m. We got about 6 inches just yesturday and they say it's to snow for the rest of the week.
~ Man I could only imagine the looks I would have gottin not only cleaning 6 inches of snow off the bike, but also riding it home in the slushy wet streets.. Yup, would have if I did not get the truck

[zartan]

If you paid cash for any truck you are ahead. And it sound like you have a great time modding them the way you want.

We got bored a couple of weeks ago and shopped around for fun at the Toyota dealer. It is obscene what they want for a Tacoma now days.
We were just goofin off but man so crazy in the price or should I say overpricing...

[workdaddy]

Originally Posted by zartan

If you paid cash for any truck you are ahead. And it sound like you have a great time modding them the way you want.

We got bored a couple of weeks ago and shopped around for fun at the Toyota dealer. It is obscene what they want for a Tacoma now days.
We were just goofin off but man so crazy in the price or should I say overpricing...

Yeah the best part is I got it for about $400 under book... I kind of look at myself as a city boy redneck... Just the big trucks part, but mainly it was for the trips to MOAB... Losts of fun down there. Plus here I am only like 20 minutes away and you are in the mountains.... Losts of trails!
The Wifey and I were lookin' at the 4 door tacomas with a 4 inch lift (new off floor) they were priced around $40K.. Get lost huh? Love them trucks but not that much... Wait a few years and find a used one...

[camaroz1985]

Originally Posted by Reddoak

What's with 250 owners and Subarus? Can't you guys pick an original car?

We have good tastes

[workdaddy]

Originally Posted by Reddoak

What's with 250 owners and Subarus? Can't you guys pick an original car?*SNIP*

Originally Posted by camaroz1985

We have good tastes

Like this guy? LOL! Saw it and wanted to share the laughs....

[camaroz1985]

Originally Posted by workdaddy

Like this guy? LOL! Saw it and wanted to share the laughs....

Yeah man! Look at how the diaper brings out his eyes

[workdaddy]

Originally Posted by camaroz1985

Yeah man! Look at how th diaper brings out his eyes

Good thing you answered HIS EYES... J/K

[Cochese]

I've always had an attachment with the Chrysler Conquest TSi.

My first was a 1989.



Then I picked up this beater 87 for $300.



Had a 1993 Talon TSi AWD with a 16G turbo. No pics left.

Looked like this one.



Bought this new in 2004. Best pickup I've ever owned.



Wife is driving the Ranger now, but we are probably selling it when the first kid comes along, for either a Trailblazer SS or an Audi Allroad 2.7TT...

My new toy... a 1987 Dodge Raider.

The day I bought it for $1500.



It's coming along nicely. I bought the Ninja because I am downing the truck this summer for a full restoration. The motor is the same 2.6L that comes in a Conquest but N/A and carbed.

I'm building a forged monster 2.4L Mitsubishi wideblock 4G64 with a 2.0L DSM head with all the trimminngs. Garrett GT-30R turbo. DSM EFI with an EEPROM ecu burn and everything that goes along with it.

New body work, fresh interior, full Old Man Emu suspension, ARB bull bar with Warn wench.

It is going to be a monster.

[Syphen]

wow.. you all have such nice cars. I drive a junky 2005 Toyota echo hatchback (Vitz/Yaris). Its not even worth posting pics of it.

Before that I had a 1993 Civic Si coupe, and a 1994 Civic VX hatch.

[CRXTrek]

Here is my fowl weather transportation
91 Honda CRX-Si that i purchased new
Put a whole 147,000 miles on it so far
If the weather is nice i ride my Trek bicycle
and my lil' ninja

[NJD022588]

Originally Posted by CRXTrek

Here is my fowl weather transportation
91 Honda CRX-Si that i purchased new
Put a whole 147,000 miles on it so far

Wow, another 18 year old one owner vehicle. My mom bought a 1991 Honda Accord brand new and gave it to me a few years back because she was too lazy to sell it. I've always used it when my car is torn apart, but am really considering selling it soon. It's starting to have too many problems for me to fix.. now has 188,000 miles.

How's yours holding up? Any major issues? These Honda's last forever

[CRXTrek]

Originally Posted by NJD022588

Wow, another 18 year old one owner vehicle. My mom bought a 1991 Honda Accord brand new and gave it to me a few years back because she was too lazy to sell it. I've always used it when my car is torn apart, but am really considering selling it soon. It's starting to have too many problems for me to fix.. now has 188,000 miles.

How's yours holding up? Any major issues? These Honda's last forever

Only problems...CV Joints / My fault -Jack rabbit starts
Altenator and Battery replaced once-Real fun to replace
Brake caliper seized -not driven for too long
Exhaust system rusted out-also because not driven enough

I spent 15 years of it in Va Beach or i'm sure it would have some major rust

Overall ...Best car i've owned !!! Wish i had another one for the next 20 years

[NJD022588]

Originally Posted by CRXTrek

Altenator and Battery replaced once-Real fun to replace
Exhaust system rusted out-also because not driven enough

Ah ha, I was wondering if there would be some common problems. Alternator only lasted about 10 years. Yeah, real fun job.. we had to drop the axle and remove just about everything to get it out.

About 3 years ago it sounded like there was a fart can on the back and to pass emissions you need a sealed exhaust. When I took that thing out to replace it the resonator was in 2 pieces!

[Sailariel]

It`s really funny that ever since I got int bicycling in 2004, I have really lost interest in cages. When I got my 250R in June, cars were not something that I had any interest in. I have an old Escort Wagon with 200,000mi on it. I plan to get my wife a new Focus Wagon this spring. I prefer to ride my bikes. My Merckx bike is pure pleasure to ride. I set up a Cross Bike to ride this winter with studded tyres. Of course this spring the Ninja will be the way to go--although I will still ride my bikes at least an hour a day.

[CRXTrek]

''I set up a Cross Bike to ride this winter with studded tyres''

I could never do that .
But i do love to spin everyday that is nice and warm.

[DirtyBoy]

[Reddoak]

Originally Posted by CRXTrek

Here is my fowl weather transportation
91 Honda CRX-Si that i purchased new
Put a whole 147,000 miles on it so far
If the weather is nice i ride my Trek bicycle
and my lil' ninja

Bwuk, bwuk bwuk bwuk

I used to have an '85 CRX. It was like a street legal go-kart, all fun, all the time!

[CRXTrek]

This is one of the many reasons i still keep it

[Sailariel]

My neighbor has a Red CRX that he stuffed a Prelude Si in. That is a true "Rice Rocket"

[CRXTrek]

The Prelude has an H series motor...very nice.
But put a K-20 or K-24 with a supercharger .
Then the real fun would begin.

But i'll stay with the stock D-16 and i expect to see at least
another 100,000 miles of service from it

[stroked59]

here is a pic of my 04 si that i used for the socal solo II events

[Broom]

i've wanted a wrx for years and have come close to pulling the trigger. problem is i need something to haul around the toys.

my current ride at the track. had to act quick to stuff my tent under the truck when i learned that careflight was about to land next to my camp. it was just a demo this time though...

[noche_caliente]

Originally Posted by Broom

i've wanted a wrx for years and have come close to pulling the trigger. problem is i need something to haul around the toys.

Well, I don't have a problem pulling the bike on the trailer behind my WRX

[Broom]

yeah, thats what i was going to do. i even have a trailer already... i guess the biggest thing that got me in the end was the price tag.

[camaroz1985]

They are coming down in price now, or if you are mechanically inclined (and very patient) you could buy an older impreza and swap the wrx engine into it for pretty cheap.

[Broom]

how does the new STI compare to the old one?

[OldGuy]

Well my first car (in 1960 kids, and no there weren't horses on the street) was a 1932 Chevrolet four door sedan, long block six, 4.75 x 19 tires on wire wheels, spare tires in the front fenders on both sides, shades and flower holders in the back seat.

Would do the 1/4 mile in 18.7 at 62 mile per hour. Hey stop laughing out there.

[camaroz1985]

Originally Posted by Broom

how does the new STI compare to the old one?

Everyone says it is more refined and has lost some of its edge. I can't say for sure as I have only driven the old one (2005).

[leanandmean]

The women love it when I drive by on this!

[kkim]

fill that up with beer and the men would be chasing you down the street as well!!

[Bsmith]

I'll play... I have a first year '01 supercharged Nissan Frontier 4x4 Crew Cab. It's "desert Sand" ooooo. It's got leather, power everything except seats and sunroof. It was a really big thing for that year. It's funny I test drove that truck when I was putting in a phone system for the car dealership and later on ended up buying it from the second owner. It's a lot of fun to play around in. I can give most normal "ricers" more than they bargained for, and the SC sounds so nice when it's at full song.

[muffinman]

Whoo, I spy some sexy STI's... diggin Kurosaki's Supra, as well.

I'm more into the Euro tuning scene... my current daily:







... and of course Quattro + Snow = WIN



MOD LIST:
- Catback AWE Exhaust
- 19" VMR V708's and 18" BBS CH's
- Lowered on Stasis Streetsport Coilovers
- Window Tint
- REVO Teknik Tuning Chip
- Blackout Grill
- OEM Navigation Retrofit (not pictured)
- Headlight Clear Corner
- S4 Door Blades (not pictured)
- CF DTM Rear Spoiler (not pictured)
- LED Interior
- Front Splitter
- Debadge
- Xenonmatch Fogs

Currently pushing approx. 250 hp / 290 torque

.. but all future mods have been put on hold so I can save up for my new Ninjette

[Matty E]

I don't have it anymore but this was my last cage.

[TnNinjaGirl]

Everyone has such nice cars, I feel like a loser. But hey, it was free and I did all the work on it myself. New head gasket, some various interior pieces, had someone else tint the windows though. Next it gets a new exhaust due to a clogged cat and leaky sections. $100 a month because of occasional repairs is alot better than a $300 a month car payment to me. Besides, you would not believe all the cars I get to drive from work and just asking people.