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What Car do you drive in Real??

Discussion in 'Ready, set, go - Start your engines' started by dRead_SolJah, Sep 8, 2015.

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  1. dRead_SolJah

    dRead_SolJah New Member

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    As i just buyed a Audi TT Quattro 1.8T with chipped 265HP, i am curios what cars you guys and girls drive??

    Btw i am thinking of getting an Subaru Impreza WRX STi in the next few years, anyone have one and can give me some advice, experiences, some sort of buying guide? That would be great, thx!!
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  2. f1iceman

    f1iceman Why So Serious ? ( The Joker )

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    Not sure i should put this one ! lol
    I own lots of cars no amazing ones but my daily driver and prob one of my favs car for getting around local is my trusty Reva G Wiz pennies to get around tho ;-)

    Now it can only get better from now on hey :) lol

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    Mazda Eunos track car, Ford Fiesta mk2, Mercedes Clk200, Deawoo Matiz, Vauxhall Zafira B, Austin Mini Red Hot, GMC G20.
    Just sold my gsxr bike :-( as high performance is far too expensive nowadays and getting caught being naughty thats why im expanding my sim :)

    I really want a MK2 Escort tho.
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  3. bsft

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    1999 Ford Falcon AU , 5 speed manual, 4 ltr 6cyl engine. Handles well, not lightning fast, but has good power, 180kw from memory in 1.4 t car.
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    Ive had RX7 13b bridgeport, Ford Fairmont XC 351 cleveland V8 4 speed in the past as well.
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  4. noorbeast

    noorbeast VR Tassie Devil Staff Member Moderator Race Director

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    Supra:

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  5. bsft

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    Has it got a 2J engine in it?
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  6. dRead_SolJah

    dRead_SolJah New Member

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    WOOOW I love that Supra´s :)

    Can you tell us some details about it, horsepower, tuning, story?? A friend of mine also had one, i think he got it pumped with 500-600 horsepower?!!? Totally crazy thing!!

    Ahh and here´s my Audi TT 1.8T Quattro (265 HP, make:2000)
    [​IMG]
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    It was my youngest son that wanted a Supra for his first car. My response was that I am a liberal parent but the short answer is no, but I would be willing if he met 3 criteria.

    The first was learn to drive properly and he did the required Australia 100 learner driver hours in the Supra and has been eligible to do his license for 5 years but has not yet bothered.

    The second was learn to look after it. He helped out a bit in detailing it for his prom, but that was about it.

    The last was to budget to run it and so far uni has taken precedence as he has done a dual degree and is currently working on his Masters.

    So thus far it is still 'daddy's car' and he will get it once those criteria are met.

    The deal also meant I got to choose the actual car. Hence it is non turbo and is completely stock other other than suspension work (lowered coil overs) and wheels. It had 80K when purchased and still only has 120K on it.

    These are from Mat's prom:

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  8. supraman

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    In real life I drive several lol

    I own the following right now, sadly just sold my supra's :(

    1983 mustang gt turbo ( restoring )
    1989 nissan 240sx ( drift car )
    1990 eagle talon tsi fwd ( ongoing project car )
    1991 eagle talon tsi awd ( winter warrior )
    1997 ford f150 5.0L ( dads old truck that was passed onto me )
    1998 gmc 1500 5.3L ( hauling rig )
    2002 subaru wrx wagon ( was going to daily )
    and just sold my 2014 mitsubishi mirage so I could get a 2013 ford f150 5.0L
    also just sold my two supra's one was a 94 and the other a 97.
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  9. bsft

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    must be a big garage
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  10. noorbeast

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    What a list, you need your own private car lot @supraman!
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  11. supraman

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    well its a big yard anyways, the garage was only big enough for my favorite supra lol. Now the Subaru takes its place in the garage until its ready. And yea I have way to many, basically selling everything except my dads truck and my new ford truck, then I will be looking to get me a 98 Toyota Aristo with a twin turbo 2jz and build that for a fun daily driver. Supra's will always be my favorite car but around where I live it catches alot of heat from the cops just from the looks alone, so im hoping the aristo will be a nice in between haha.
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  12. Historiker

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    2015 Ford Transit Connect 30 miles per gallon :)

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    1990 Chevy Silverado 2wd with a dragster motor.....4 gallons per mile :(


    The Chevy spends a lot of time parked next to my shop, lol.
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    Traded in my Monaro on a Jag in 1977, had Jags ever since GRACE SPACE and PACE hehe :grin:grin!! My latest and probably last one (I'm 88 this year) S-Type Jag S.JPG
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    I have a WRX STI Spec R (it is not stock :)). Advice - if you are ever going to track the car get the STI, - strong six speed box, front/ back limited slip diffs and Brembo Brakes. Mine also came with Recaro Seats - Worth it. If not, just get it check out by someone who knows Subaru.
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    I have Audi TT Quattro 1.8T also @dRead_SolJah , but not chipped and a year older. It's a fun little car especially at winter.
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  17. dRead_SolJah

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    Yeah i´m just coming home from driving my TT, had problems with turbo-leakage but now its mostly solved and he´s going like hell :) But still have some minor problems especially not under full pressure/power, mainly at 2000-3000 rpm you can feel that he´s not constantly and linear on throttle...maybe something to do with my new Forge Pop-Off and had to find the correct spring for it :)

    Btw Ville Pesonen, your profile pic reminds me at beavis & butthead LOL (no offense, looks funny hehe :) )
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    In Australia, a 99 model is about $10k, up to $70 k for last years model.
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    1995 f15o with a cummins 4bt swap... Sold my factory five cobra 5 years ago.. That was my last "fun" car.. I might build the new 818
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    Got any pictures of your old Cobra...that would indeed be a 'fun car'!
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