What Car Do You Own?

Tokico HP struts and Tein S-Tech springs. The car feels much more planted now.

Thanks man.

I'm trying to figure out what path I'm gonna' take with mine.:shrug:

Eibach is the way to go in my mind they beat the crap out of any other brand in handling specially in my Focus. For the Peon opps mean Neon I believe they make a pretty good kit for. Specially if you race I would def try them out.

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Eibach is the way to go in my mind they beat the crap out of any other brand in handling specially in my Focus. For the Peon opps mean Neon I believe they make a pretty good kit for. Specially if you race I would def try them out.

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If you're racing, I'd go with the S-Tech's over Eibach Pro-kits or Sportlines. From what I've read, the S-Tech's have a higher spring rate than Eibachs, although I couldn't find any actual spring rate specs. For the Neon, it's 201/197 lbs. front/rear.

I don't race race (someday hopefully) but, I do participate in track day time trials with a car club that I also autocross with.

$$$ is always the problem. What I want to do and what I can afford to do are at complete opposite ends of the spectrum. Ideally, two cars. But that's just not an option right now. So, I'd like to figure out a compromise somewhere between street and track performance....leaning slightly toward track....I do have to commute with the car too.

And then there's this problem I have that I really, really want a rear wheel drive car. So I'm constantly fighting myself dropping $$$ on a real suspension vs. saving it towards a RWD car and just leaving the neon alone.

I hate my indecision:D [/venting]

Chevy Blazer, 2001 i believe

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I don't race race (someday hopefully) but, I do participate in track day time trials with a car club that I also autocross with.

$$$ is always the problem. What I want to do and what I can afford to do are at complete opposite ends of the spectrum. Ideally, two cars. But that's just not an option right now. So, I'd like to figure out a compromise somewhere between street and track performance....leaning slightly toward track....I do have to commute with the car too.

And then there's this problem I have that I really, really want a rear wheel drive car. So I'm constantly fighting myself dropping $$$ on a real suspension vs. saving it towards a RWD car and just leaving the neon alone.

I hate my indecision:D [/venting]

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I'm in the same boat, along with the RWD car lol. I drive this car every day, and ride isn't bad. Definitely more rough than stock, just pay more attention to potholes, bumps, manholes, etc. and you'll be fine.

Here is my baby...

Funny looking car :P

nice gsxr :) auntie has one and it rips my old mans R1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSgaIyHfW-k

cold start on my car .... it sound's a bit like a diesel. :D

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it sound's a bit like a diesel. :D

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What a shame indeed! :D

Got it chipped? :)

No, only 136hp on dyno (vw says 122hp). :D

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@ sysfailur

Damn I love you Subaru STI. The white with the copper color rims are just an amazing combination on the subaru, always thought that would look slick.
And for the record: yes, the hatchback versions are nice. Firstly I was dissapointed with subaru's choice of creating a whole new spectrum for the impreza. But damn look at sysfailurs' one.

The exhausts are nice too m8. Too bad your vid doesnt work here :S would love to hear that sound! :)
just a dream of mine to own such a Subaru!

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Thanks man! I personally love the new style. I've always liked the older models but this one has a little bit more "grown up" feel to it on the inside and out, plus the added space to make it more functional.

Next up on my list of mods is some wheels/tires/coilovers and then it will really be where I want it to be. For now I'll just rock the winter tires--but then again, driving it int he snow is a hoot!

Also, one last thing--try opening the video in VLC media player. It should work fine if you have all the updated codecs.

http://img.3d-nexus.de/main.php?g2_v...serialNumber=3

icecube .... :D

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What the heck are Opel's anyway? Many, many, many moons ago our family took a tour of Europe and we ended up renting an Opel and, if I remember correctly, it was essentially a tricked out Mustang... or Capri... or something. Might even have it mixed up with a GM - was long ago. All I remember is that it went like freakin' snot - man I still have "Dad meets autobahn and thinks he's faster than a Porsche" nightmares.....:eek:

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I knew you folks behind the Atlantic don't know anything about the other world but this was surprising:ROTF:.. Opel is just as old and famous German car manufacturer as BMW, Mercedes Benz or Volkswagen.. GM brand since 1929. Nothing to do With Capris or Mustangs or any Fords.. My Omega MV6 is the same car that has been sold in America under the name Cadillac Catera and Opel Corsa is called Vauxhall Nova in the UK. Also many other Opel models are sold in the US under Chevrolet and Saturn brand.. Here's a small guide http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opel

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I knew you folks behind the Atlantic don't know anything about the other world but this was surprising:ROTF:.. Opel is just as old and famous German car manufacturer as BMW, Mercedes Benz or Volkswagen.. GM brand since 1929. Nothing to do With Capris or Mustangs or any Fords.. My Omega MV6 is the same car that has been sold in America under the name Cadillac Catera and Opel Corsa is called Vauxhall Nova in the UK. Also many other Opel models are sold in the US under Chevrolet and Saturn brand.. Here's a small guide http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opel

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Don't expect too much :D Btw, does your MV6 has a lsd? The MV6 B-Omega is pretty nice but what I have heard they are not that reliable.

ps. Driving a 99 B-Vectra myself :)

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Don't expect too much :D Btw, does your MV6 has a lsd? The MV6 B-Omega is pretty nice but what I have heard they are not that reliable.

ps. Driving a 99 B-Vectra myself :)

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Yes, 45% LSD, rolls nicely both wheels on wet tarmac, sometimes even on dry.. And with automatic transission including winter program it's very good car to go in winter conditions also. About reliability, what can i say, it's Opel :) My problems with the Omega have been small oil and water leaks in engine and transmission. Nothing serious.. Strut mountings i had to change in front, the front wheel supports are a bit too light for this weighted car.. 270 000km already driven so not a miracle if some problems appear.. Rust is ofcourse one little trouble with these over 10year old rides.. But very nice ride when in good shape and nice acceleration in highway speeds, not a 0-100km/h rocket..

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Yes, 45% LSD, rolls nicely both wheels on wet tarmac, sometimes even on dry.. And with automatic transission including winter program it's very good car to go in winter conditions also. About reliability, what can i say, it's Opel :) My problems with the Omega have been small oil and water leaks in engine and transmission. Nothing serious.. Strut mountings i had to change in front, the front wheel supports are a bit too light for this weighted car.. 270 000km already driven so not a miracle if some problems appear.. Rust is ofcourse one little trouble with these over 10year old rides.. But very nice ride when in good shape and nice acceleration in highway speeds, not a 0-100km/h rocket..

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Yeah, I knew when I bought my car that Opel's are not known for great reliability (not the worst but not the best). I like my Vectra but I hate the fact that almost every Vectra (excluding Sport models) have very long gear ratios. That kills the acceleration and doesnt improve the fuel economy that much.

Lancer 2003 1.3L here , 0-100KM in 16.4S (measured)

BMW 745i 2004, and chrystler town and country rustbucket minivan.

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BMW 745i 2004, and chrystler town and country rustbucket minivan.

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You should tint the windows out on the van and spray paint free candy on the side, but that is just my opinion.

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You should tint the windows out on the van and spray paint free candy on the side, but that is just my opinion.

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It were released early 2006 here, the best looking hatchback over here.
Totaly diffrent from all other cars here, put Toyota and all the compeditors one generation back.
This is the rear end of it;
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Goddamnit i want one of those!
A small note about the Fit (USA & Asia), Jazz (Europe); "Honda originally intended to name the car Fitta, but the word's meaning in some languages — in Swedish, Danish and Norwegian, "fitta", "fisse" or "fitte" is a rather crude slang term for vagina — resulted in a last-minute change to Jazz." Thats why it got two names, same car! :ROTF::D

~ Mortis360

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Bored, took a quick shot before work.

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Picked this rig up for $425, not perfect but power everything works, interior is flawless, runs and drives great, it's got a 5 speed, hell the AC works too, something my comfortable to daily drive than my off-road rig.
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