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esfir.a 08-14-2016 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smoothie. (Post 8780209)
^ perhaps what you need to do is first buy the wife driving lessons.

or just not give her the key....?

Just trust me on this man, she's a lost cause

There was backing into a fence, being rear-ended at a yield (thankfully ruled not at fault, but she began to go then stopped with no cars coming, guy behind hit her as he shoulder checked), turning left into a parking lot and T-boning a reversing car, driving over a cement parking block (all 4 wheels), and several collisions before i met her

edit forgot sliding into a curb at 20kph on ice with wheel cranked and wrecking a front left suspension/fender/skirt, 2 years ago


The 1m sounds very interesting, looks like it holds value extremely well also

Timpo 08-14-2016 04:35 PM

Toyota Chaser

http://image.carcast.jp/article/original/12489.jpg

Timpo 08-14-2016 04:38 PM

Toyota Origin

http://img1.kakaku.k-img.com/images/...0000287771.jpg
http://d2i6c6y1xqgf7t.cloudfront.net...O_ORIGIN03.jpg

Timpo 08-14-2016 04:42 PM

Mitsuoka Galue

http://images.caradisiac.com/logos/1...olet-97301.jpg

Timpo 08-14-2016 04:45 PM

Mitsuoka Orochi

http://blog.bespokeventures.com/wp-c...oka-orochi.jpg

Timpo 08-14-2016 04:47 PM

Mitsubishi Dignity

http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/koyapop2/...a/7aac1cb9.jpg
http://cdn.motorshout.com.s3.amazona...34/805/1_r.jpg

Timpo 08-14-2016 04:49 PM

OOOPPPSS!!

I didn't see the "MT" part. :fuuuuu:

bcuzracecarz 08-14-2016 05:21 PM

I have no words

Suprarz666 08-14-2016 05:27 PM

1993 RX-7 FD3S LHD - LS3 Swap Complete Build
?

jasonturbo 08-14-2016 05:34 PM

Jesus and you're in Calgary??? Why wouldn't you buy my NSX lol

Z3guy 08-14-2016 05:42 PM

^ lol! Cause he wants something somewhat reliable

tegra7 08-14-2016 05:43 PM

This thread is going nowhere., Just buy jasons turbo NSX.

Gucci Mane 08-14-2016 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonturbo (Post 8780250)
Jesus and you're in Calgary??? Why wouldn't you buy my NSX lol

because its a bloody queen. OP needs something he can beat on and actually have fun with.

westopher 08-14-2016 06:14 PM

Jason's NSX can probably handle being driven. What exactly makes it a queen? Because its nice?

R. Mutt 08-14-2016 06:29 PM

Id also recommend an Evo 8 or 9. The issues with the STI are not like the Evo. The 4g63 is a much stronger motor out of the box than the ej25 and will make more power per buck. They are easy to tune, reliable when done right and the limits of the car will go beyond most peopl le's driving abailities. Like others have said you could buy a mint low mile lhd 8 or 9 and modify it to make big power and have a fantastic suspension setup on pump gas. Alternatively you could buy a really well built one from a reputable US shop that specializes in them such as English racing, ETS, CBRD, burschur or STM. Only thing I'd say is go with the 5 speed, the 6 speed gearbox is weak and will give you problems down the road.

punkwax 08-14-2016 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timpo (Post 8780233)

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7...0/flip-e.0.jpg

Z3guy 08-14-2016 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R. Mutt (Post 8780268)
Id also recommend an Evo 8 or 9. The issues with the STI are not like the Evo. The 4g63 is a much stronger motor out of the box than the ej25 and will make more power per buck. They are easy to tune, reliable when done right and the limits of the car will go beyond most peopl le's driving abailities. Like others have said you could buy a mint low mile lhd 8 or 9 and modify it to make big power and have a fantastic suspension setup on pump gas. Alternatively you could buy a really well built one from a reputable US shop that specializes in them such as English racing, ETS, CBRD, burschur or STM. Only thing I'd say is go with the 5 speed, the 6 speed gearbox is weak and will give you problems down the road.

Let's face it, anything beyond intake, exhaust, and springs, the car is not going to be reliable compared to Oem performance. The op lives in a rural community where he will have travel at least one hour for any decent aftermarket shop to service a heavily modded car

westopher 08-14-2016 09:15 PM

Calgary?

Z3guy 08-14-2016 09:46 PM

^ the op said he will be in qualicum. But Calgary is still pretty rural! Haha!

Hcoreposer 08-14-2016 11:43 PM

BRZ/FR-S or E90/92 M3.

gramser57 08-15-2016 05:40 AM

Cadillac CTS-V

flagella 08-15-2016 07:35 AM

Seriously, buy Jason's nsx.

esfir.a 08-15-2016 11:24 PM

moving from calgary->qualicum
timpo none of those man

got any link on this nsx

Manic! 08-16-2016 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esfir.a (Post 8780610)
moving from calgary->qualicum
timpo none of those man

got any link on this nsx

Buy a Miata and spend the rest on a membership here: Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit

Timpo 08-16-2016 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manic! (Post 8780613)
Buy a Miata and spend the rest on a membership here: Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit

I know this is just each to their own, but...

Why the hell people buy membership for a race track and drive passenger vehicles? With all the luxury features, sound system, leather interior, etc?

I've seen people buying basic/entry level formula cars like F1600 and F2000 and race them on weekends, which made sense to me.
Also those small Racing Karts are cool too.

But if I bought a BMW M3 or Lexus IS-F, I'd just drive on the street(as it meant to be). Especially considering how much it's gonna cost to buy a membership.


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