dan_t - From England to Maple Ridge [Archive]

dan_t

11-19-2010, 12:33 PM

Hey Guys & Gals, just thought I'd introduce myself!

My name is Dan, I'm 25 (26 next week) and I've just moved from England UK to Maple Ridge. I've been a petrol head for the last 10 years and appreciate all sorts of vehicles be it Import or Domestic etc!

I was a Fuel Injection Tuner/Mapper back in England working on everything from the grunty TPI Chevy's to screaming Nissan Skyline RB's. I always tuned my own cars and it grew from there at first with friends and then phone calls from out of the blue!

I'm currently driving a 1985 Corvette (Its on a slow boat at the moment!) with a 383 (6.3) Small block running a 90's Fuel Injection system with aftermarket heads & cam etc.

Previous cars include a Honda CRX, A handfull of Civics, S14 Silvia's (x4 I really like these and the SR20 is an awesome engine!), Toyta Starlet GT Turbo and a big fat VIP'ed Lexus LS400...

Very much into the JDM/Drift Scene as well as GT Racing

As I'm new to the area I'm keen to meet some like minded people and find out what really goes on over here! It seems quiet?? or just well hidden? :D

Hoping to pick up a Cheap-Cheap Toyota Cressida that needs some work maybe! We didn't have these in England but look like they could be some fun!?

Dan

EDIT: Some pics of my old cars

http://www.autobitzonline.co.uk/dan_t/dtcars3.jpg http://www.autobitzonline.co.uk/dan_t/dtcars4.jpg http://www.autobitzonline.co.uk/dan_t/dtcars1.jpg http://www.autobitzonline.co.uk/dan_t/dtcars2.jpg http://www.autobitzonline.co.uk/dan_t/dtcars5.jpg

Berzerker

11-19-2010, 12:40 PM

Welcome how come you have never owned a Escort Cosworth? Most of us over here would have killed for one of those ;)

Berz out.

InvisibleSoul

11-19-2010, 12:40 PM

Welcome... what brings you to Canada?

punkwax

11-19-2010, 12:42 PM

Welcome!

Enjoy RS.

CorneringArtist

11-19-2010, 12:43 PM

Hey Guys & Gals, just thought I'd introduce myself!

My name is Dan, I'm 25 (26 next week) and I've just moved from England UK to Maple Ridge. I've been a petrol head for the last 10 years and appreciate all sorts of vehicles be it Import or Domestic etc!

I was a Fuel Injection Tuner/Mapper back in England working on everything from the grunty TPI Chevy's to screaming Nissan Skyline RB's. I always tuned my own cars and it grew from there at first with friends and then phone calls from out of the blue!

I'm currently driving a 1985 Corvette (Its on a slow boat at the moment!) with a 383 (6.3) Small block running a 90's Fuel Injection system with aftermarket heads & cam etc.

Previous cars include a Honda CRX, A handfull of Civics, S14 Silvia's (x4 I really like these and the SR20 is an awesome engine!), Toyta Starlet GT Turbo and a big fat VIP'ed Lexus LS400...

Very much into the JDM/Drift Scene as well as GT Racing

As I'm new to the area I'm keen to meet some like minded people and find out what really goes on over here! It seems quiet?? or just well hidden? :D

Hoping to pick up a Cheap-Cheap Toyota Cressida that needs some work maybe! We didn't have these in England but look like they could be some fun!?

Dan

Welcome to RS! come out to our next meet, whenever the hell they plan it.

Head to craigslist. There's a few Cressidas kicking around right now.

dan_t

11-19-2010, 12:44 PM

Ahh the old Escort Cozy! Never had a chance - a half decent one will make crazy money and the rest aren't worth having. I'd have rathered the Serria Cozy I think?

My Partner is lived over here for many years before we met in England. Her parents still live over here in Port Moody. Just had the opportunity to come over (with there support!) so here we are!

Good job I'm used to this rain eh?!

dan_t

11-19-2010, 12:47 PM

Head to craigslist. There's a few Cressidas kicking around right now (and one that I'm thinking of trading my Passat for...).

Ahh the 2 or 3 cheap ones on there are all SOLD! How annoying that the adds don't get removed. I had one that I was going to go and see, called the guy at like 10 in the evening said I'd be over at 8 in the morning and he managed to sell it inbetween! SOOO annoyed. You have to be quick with Craigslist I see!!

Ended up getting an S-10 Blazer for the moment, was cheap and needed some a bit of work - just waiting on some parts to arrive if the bloody postman ever comes!! It'll make an OK family wagon I think.

jpark

11-19-2010, 12:48 PM

i live in ridge as well! we shall meet soon

dan_t

11-19-2010, 12:50 PM

Sweet looking ride! I keep thinking about similar wheels for my Vette... when I get rich :S LOL

satek

11-19-2010, 04:23 PM

Do you have an awesome British accent? and welcome to Canada!!

dan_t

11-19-2010, 04:24 PM

British accent yes... Awesome? Ha wouldn't have said so!

TheStig

11-19-2010, 04:25 PM

Welcome Dan, what part of England are you from?

murd0c

11-19-2010, 04:26 PM

Welcome to the site mate, I must say this is one of the better intros that have been made.

dan_t

11-19-2010, 04:27 PM

I'm from right down on the south coast in Dorset.

greendb7

11-19-2010, 04:28 PM

Welcome to RS, you'll fall in love with this forum rather quickly

Lomac

11-19-2010, 04:36 PM

Welcome! I almost made the exact opposite move (from here to England), though to go to school over there. :lol

Looks like you've had some pretty nice looking cars in the past. However, dump that 90's FI crap out of the C4. You'll find some much better, and far more reliable systems over here. I can help point you in the right direction for older 'Vette stuff if you ever need something.

Lomac

11-19-2010, 04:37 PM

Welcome to RS, you'll fall in love with this forum rather quickly

Love or hate. Mind you, there's often a very thin line between the two... :D

spoon.ek9

11-19-2010, 04:43 PM

welcome to RS! there are a lot of local car clubs with weekly and monthly meets. i'm sure you'll make your way to some of them soon.

tofu1413

11-19-2010, 04:44 PM

DiiCii

11-19-2010, 04:52 PM

welcome! you got quite the collection :D there's a revscene spring meet next year, hope to see you there!

dan_t

11-19-2010, 04:59 PM

donjalapeno

11-19-2010, 04:59 PM

i live in maple ridge aswell....welcome to rs

dan_t

11-19-2010, 05:03 PM

map tuning.. i could use a tune for my ITR.. :D

welcome to forums! (nobody has mentioned the NWS section yet..)

found a 72' crown custom on craigslist:

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/cto/2053056520.html

and a 90's cressie

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/bnc/cto/2066610370.html

Cheers for the links - after spending money on the Blazer I'm pretty skint right now :(

What ECU is in your ITR just stock?

MindBomber

11-19-2010, 05:06 PM

Welcome to RS, how do you like it here so far?

I've wanted to do the opposite move for a few years now.

tofu1413

11-19-2010, 05:06 PM

give it some time... cressidas pop up on craigslist all the time.. majority of them under 1000.

if you're really into older toyotas, join Dori kaze. lots of locals running around with ae86's and a couple of old toyotas here and there.

yes, my car is running the factory USDM ecu.. and running a apexi VAFC (air fuel controller) thats it. i know the car could use a tune pretty bad... running 1mm extra bore and higher comp with factory map.. its not good.

DiiCii

11-19-2010, 05:09 PM

not a cressida, but great project!
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/cto/2056482823.html

dan_t

11-19-2010, 05:10 PM

Welcome to RS, how do you like it here so far?

I've wanted to do the opposite move for a few years now.

Yeah its going OK - will feel a whole load better when I have some wheels!!!! This must be the longest I've not driven since I passed my test!

I've converted to being a full time Daddy since my partner has got a job just up the road as I'm not able to work right now. Wow is it tougher than I gave her credit for!

dan_t

11-19-2010, 05:12 PM

I did email the guy about the Silvia - sounds like it might be more poorly than stated IMO...

All those shape Silvia's are long rusted out by now in England but a good one makes serious dollar over there!

dan_t

11-19-2010, 05:18 PM

I'm not dead set on a Cressida (althought they do look pretty cool slammed with a set of rims)... just looking for the cheapest car with RWD, a bit of power... Much fun to be had ;)

tofu1413

11-19-2010, 05:22 PM

the thing is... majority of the cressies are auto.. so you need to swap. turbo'ed MK3 supras arent too expensive.

and theres a starlet forsale on craigslist.. for 500 bucks. in pretty good shape. that car is begging for a twin cam 4AG swap.. running twin webers.

dan_t

11-19-2010, 05:26 PM

Yeah I saw the starlet too!! Damn I need to get more "settled" before I fill my garden with Cars hahaha

I also have to keep the BOSS happy LOL.

I'm sure something will come along that HAS to be bought at some point!

Do cars make more money over here in the summer or can cheap cars be had all year round?

tofu1413

11-19-2010, 05:31 PM

winter is usually cheaper...

i picked up my 944 two years ago around the same time.. for 1700. HAHA

Jgresch

11-19-2010, 06:26 PM

Hey man, welcome. :)

JSALES

11-19-2010, 07:18 PM

Welcome to RS!

murmur

11-19-2010, 09:43 PM

cheers mate welcome to canada
now if you don't mind me asking:
what is your favourite football team? :p

and a friendly reminder, 4:30am there will be the north london derby: arsenal vs. tottenham :D

nack

11-19-2010, 09:46 PM

welcome to RS!

ae101

11-19-2010, 10:37 PM

cheers mate welcome to canada
now if you don't mind me asking:
what is your favourite football team? :p

and a friendly reminder, 4:30am there will be the north london derby: arsenal vs. tottenham :D

arsenal is going to win for sure, plus i want lotus 7 or atom from UK

orgasm_donor

11-20-2010, 12:43 AM

Welcome to Revscene. See you at the spring meet!

1exotic

11-20-2010, 01:31 AM

Welcome, mate.

If you're looking to buy, it's a good time now.... best prices during this time of year usually.

dan_t

11-20-2010, 09:38 AM

Ahh football SUCKS :P I'm a Rugby guy personally...

Cheers for all the warm welcomes!

donjalapeno

11-20-2010, 09:45 AM

dan t ..........get this please http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/cto/2063155851.html

mb_

11-20-2010, 10:12 AM

Is it weird that I was reading your posts in a British accent? :rofl:

Welcome to RS! :)

Edit: If you didn't already know, my avatar is the logo of the Vancouver Canucks ;)

Qmx323

11-20-2010, 10:16 AM

^ so its not just a whale-mermaid

ps. Welcome Dan :)

BeeBeeAhn

11-20-2010, 10:25 AM

Ahh football SUCKS :P I'm a Rugby guy personally...

i like this comment.

Welcome!

you're from dorset eh? my bf is from an island east of dorset :D

dan_t

11-20-2010, 10:34 AM

dan t ..........get this please http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/cto/2063155851.html

Yes no problem... did you want my Paypal address so you can send me the funds?? :D :thumbsup:

Island east of Dorset.... hmm Isle Of White?

essel

11-20-2010, 10:34 AM

Welcome to RS!

BeeBeeAhn

11-20-2010, 10:41 AM

Island east of Dorset.... hmm Isle Of White?

yep. Isle of Wight!

bloodmack

11-20-2010, 11:23 AM

Ahh football SUCKS :P I'm a Rugby guy personally...

Cheers for all the warm welcomes!

Yay, a legit Virgin thanks!

Welcome to Canada, we always need more gear heads! :P

StylinRed

11-20-2010, 11:27 AM

hey parents are in Ridge im basically there more than my place so welcome to my neighbourhood :P

dan_t

11-20-2010, 11:30 AM

Ahhh... I'll think you'll find is MY neighbourhood now!!! Mwuahaha

LOL!! Cheers peeps! :D

tofu1413

11-20-2010, 11:36 AM

instead of soccer hooligans.. we've got hockey hooligans.

:p j/k.

moky

11-20-2010, 11:42 AM

if you are looking for parts for cressidas, these local guys have a ton of em and they have some of the sickest cressidas in the west coast.
http://www.serialnine.com/
drift/vip'd cressidas. there're also tons of cressidas from washington down south.
here's some inspiration http://vipstylecars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14829

Death2Theft

11-20-2010, 03:08 PM

OI mate fancy a good buggering do ya?

dan_t

11-20-2010, 03:34 PM

dan_t

11-20-2010, 03:38 PM

OI mate fancy a good buggering do ya?

Aww well thats soo sweet of you! :blush: Maybe we should have coffee first? Then maybe a picnic somewhere followed by a nice walk? :rofl:

TypeRNammer

11-22-2010, 07:02 PM

Am I the only one that read the first post in an english accent?:rofl:

maxx

11-22-2010, 10:53 PM

I'm from right down on the south coast in Dorset.

Dorset?? That's where Top Gear filmed their caravan destruction holiday!!!!

Welcome.

dan_t

11-23-2010, 10:13 AM

I lived no further than 1km from the camp site they used :) - no one locally knew that they we're there though. SHAME!

Glad to see you know Top Gear!! :D

rslater

11-23-2010, 10:30 AM

My best friend drives cressidas so if you have Amy questions in finding one etc etc pm me and I and I can give you his contact info
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ruthless

11-23-2010, 11:27 AM

you said you were into the drift scene..check this out
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/cto/2070172009.html
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd13/TurboMazdaSpeed/IMG00284-20101117-1300.jpg
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd13/TurboMazdaSpeed/IMG00288-20101117-1301.jpg
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd13/TurboMazdaSpeed/IMG00251-20101115-1245.jpg

dan_t

11-23-2010, 12:48 PM

Awesome looking Hatchi but WAYYYY over my price range. Think I'm going to settle with the Blazer for the winter and see what I can scape together in a few months :)

tofu1413

11-23-2010, 01:02 PM

that one was sold a while ago. someone on rs owns it
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ruthless

11-23-2010, 01:17 PM

that one was sold a while ago. someone on rs owns it
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really? the dates 2010-11-19, 7:38PM PST

Selling my corolla i recently bought, i have too many old cars, and realised after spending alot of money fixing this one up after i bought it that i hate old cars, and want something from the year 2000+ and up lol.