Transportation
#1
Posted 11 February 2004 - 12:45 AM
How do you all get from point A to point B, and in your spare time points C-F?
Those of you that drive, what kind of vehicle?
And while I'm at it, if any of you have a "dream car" what is it?
Right now I've got a '95 Monte Carlo with an engine modded to the max. Bought it that way-this thing was obviously a drug-running car. 180,000 miles on the car but les than 40,000 on everything under the hood or around the wheels, and some sealed but well concealed compartments in the trunk.
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#2
Posted 11 February 2004 - 12:51 AM
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[b]so why not? [b]
I don't know.
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Because points C-F give me instant gratification as well as good hair.
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I don't drive. It is sad. NEVER EVER get in a car with TJ. EVER.
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I don't know. Something that runs would be nice.
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#3
Posted 11 February 2004 - 01:02 AM
Secondary vehicle: Beige 1983 Toyota Starlet 2-door hatchback, 5-speed, heated back window, nice tapping noice when running, no power anything, over 200,000 miles but reliable as a rock. Gets around 42MPG but all emissions equiptment has been stripped (it came from Mexico) so it doesn't even get close to passing emissions.
Classic that I'm going to fix up one of these days: White 1970 Ford Thunderbird, Automatic, 428 Thunderjet V8. Fully loaded but presently has no (good) tires and needs a new brake master cylinder. Very low miles and looks pristine.
-Pufer
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#4
Posted 11 February 2004 - 01:09 AM
I like what the guy did with my Monte before me-bored out the 3.4L to a 3.8L, threw on an Eaton M-90 supercharger, tacked on some turbo exhaust manifolds and a vortex air ram. The Bosch platinum 4+ plugs are a nice touch, too. Gets a modest 25-30mpg. Doesn't like running on anything below 94 octane, though.
What do you have planned for that T-Bird? Drive, sell, show off?
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#5
Posted 11 February 2004 - 01:32 AM
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#6
Posted 11 February 2004 - 01:45 AM
Bike, feet, and Bus.
Dream Transportation:
1967 Split-Window VW Bus.
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#7
Posted 11 February 2004 - 10:42 AM
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What do you have planned for that T-Bird? Drive, sell, show off?
I hope to fix it up a bit and use it as a weekend and highway driver as neither one of my "good" vehicles are suitable for highway driving (the Mazda maxes out at around 62mph (minimum speed limits run from 65-95mph out here on the highways, I just can't get up to speed because of the big tires and gearing) and the Starlet, while it can probably hit 65, is a little like driving a small refrigerator down the highway (only with less crash protection than a refrigerator), damn horrifying next to a Freightliner). I'm of the school of "It's a car, it deserves to be driven" and it really is an excellent cruiser. The main problem that I'm facing is a perpetual lack of funding for such an undertaking, which I guess is sort of inherent what with being a college student and all.
-Pufer
<edited for spelling problems>
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#8
Posted 11 February 2004 - 03:52 PM
There's a point B?
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#9
Posted 11 February 2004 - 07:48 PM
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#10
Posted 11 February 2004 - 08:00 PM
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I hope to fix it up a bit and use it as a weekend and highway driver as neither one of my "good" vehicles are suitable for highway driving (the Mazda maxes out at around 62mph (minimum speed limits run from 65-95mph out here on the highways, I just can't get up to speed because of the big tires and gearing) and the Starlet, while it can probably hit 65, is a little like driving a small refrigerator down the highway (only with less crash protection than a refrigerator), damn horrifying next to a Freightliner). I'm of the school of "It's a car, it deserves to be driven" and it really is an excellent cruiser. The main problem that I'm facing is a perpetual lack of funding for such an undertaking, which I guess is sort of inherent what with being a college student and all.
-Pufer
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I understand the refrigorator feeling all too well; my last car was an '86 Ford Crown Vic LTD station wagon, aptly dubbed the "battle wagon". Only this one was more akin to an industrial fridge (or more rather a battleship) and was quite a bit safer versus a semi. Had the old '86 police engine in it too which was fun when people wanted to drag race.
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#11
Posted 11 February 2004 - 10:12 PM
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#12
Posted 12 February 2004 - 12:07 AM
When I drive, it is either a 1996 Dodge Stratus, or a 2003 Toyota Prius (the hybrid thingy). The Prius is Red, and has lots of unbeleivabley awesome gadgets and features, but I prefer the Stratus' handleing (especially acceleration) over all. Prius brakes are better.
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#13
Posted 12 February 2004 - 08:58 AM
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I fold matter, take one step, unfold matter, and am at point B.
I was thinking about that the other day. No more traffic...
1987 Volvo 740 SLE. Probably 9 mpg - 245,000 miles. The thing will probably turn into this shell of a car that still rolls forward. IT WILL NEVER DIE.
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#14
Posted 12 February 2004 - 11:42 AM
Oh and I walk everywhere most times except when going somewhere besides school, snd from school back home.
Oh and my dream car would be a car thats small with good handleing.
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#15
Posted 12 February 2004 - 02:26 PM
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Volkswagen Super Beetle. I don't have my liscence yet, though....
HA. '66 VW Bettle, stock. Tan, and a killer 45 BHP air-cooled engine. Is that not the shibbiest thing you've ever heard of?
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#16
Posted 12 February 2004 - 03:02 PM
This is the shiznit, dawg.
(I don't acually talk like that)
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#17
Posted 12 February 2004 - 03:43 PM
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(I don't acually talk like that)
I don't believe you. I need solid evidence. Now.
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#18
Posted 12 February 2004 - 04:22 PM
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#19
Posted 12 February 2004 - 05:33 PM
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I'm sorry, but one of my easily fired minions at my accounting firm accidentally out the evidence through the paper shredder this morning, so I can't prove anything. You'll just have to believe me.
Riiiight... dawg. Yo schizzle.
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#20
Posted 12 February 2004 - 05:52 PM
I hate it, four years and I'm tired of it. And I'll probably have to use it for up to four more years.
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#21
Posted 12 February 2004 - 06:12 PM
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- "THE VIRGIN MARY WILL GET YOU!!!!" --Jambo
- "Mmmmm...hostess..." -- dude3 & Jambo
-"*Bursts in through door, "I heard there was going to be a fire going on down here, a fire in my pants"*" --ElGato
#22
Posted 12 February 2004 - 07:41 PM
Sometimes I can get rides from friends though.
My dream car is pretty much any reasonably sporty car. I really need a car.
(not shown are my actual shoes)
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#23
Posted 12 February 2004 - 08:30 PM
My dream car: [url="http://"http://www.qv500.com/mclarenf1p3.htm"]http://www.qv500.com/mclarenf1p3.htm[/url]
-glahti
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#24
Posted 12 February 2004 - 09:07 PM
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- "Mmmmm...hostess..." -- dude3 & Jambo
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#25
Posted 13 February 2004 - 07:31 AM
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That "Shaggin Wagon" that you so disrespectfully refer to my dream-mobile as, is a wonderful, beutiful machine.
Hehe....no, you´re right. I guess it is a shaggin wagon. But whatever. It is still the hizzle fo-fizzle bizzle kizzle in the wizzle.
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