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the Dragon Drive we took on 02/06/05
http://www.burdell.org/~brizzo/Cherohala%20Deal's%20Gap%20Run%202-7-05/
ARCHER
02-09-2005, 01:04 PM
the Dragon Drive we took on 02/06/05
http://www.burdell.org/~brizzo/Cherohala%20Deal's%20Gap%20Run%202-7-05/
I love your car. :cool:
Did you back-to-back compare it against the Subie?
Edit: I spent some time in my brother's old CRX (Westguard Pass) between Bishop,CA. and Vegas. That was a very fun little car to drive.
Cool Pics!! :D Looks like a FUN drive.
Could you tell me a little more about the CRX?
I bought an Si new back in 91 and put a lot of money into the suspension and stereo. The car was on rails but way underpowered.
I can see from the front shot there is a nice intercooler peeking out. :?
Turbo charged maybe? :cool:
lemming
02-09-2005, 01:06 PM
when you hit traffic like that accord, do you pull over and wait it out to keep your sanity?
ARCHER
02-09-2005, 01:13 PM
when you hit traffic like that accord, do you pull over and wait it out to keep your sanity?
Never fails. Seems every time I get seat time in the mountains I manage to find a slow-moving convoy of RVs.
Cool Pics!! :D Looks like a FUN drive.
Could you tell me a little more about the CRX?
I bought an Si new back in 91 and put a lot of money into the suspension and stereo. The car was on rails but way underpowered.
I can see from the front shot there is a nice intercooler peeking out. :?
Turbo charged maybe? :cool:
Yes, it has a turbo. He purchased the car cheap and did various mods for nearly nothing. Puts out over 200hp. Also has Konis on it. It's not his daily driver (toy). He has a Jeep GC with the 5.7 and his wife drives an Acura TL.
when you hit traffic like that accord, do you pull over and wait it out to keep your sanity?
Surprisingly most people pulled over for us. :shock:
Did you back-to-back compare it against the Subie?
No, I didn't. Friend that owns the Subie is more anal then myself. No one drives his car. He's putting out nearly the same hp as a STi.
lemming
02-09-2005, 01:22 PM
Did you back-to-back compare it against the Subie?
No, I didn't. Friend that owns the Subie is more anal then myself. No one drives his car. He's putting out nearly the same hp as a STi.
that's kind of nice that people pull over. i would, too, to let the crazies on by.
:-)
it's not difficult to get a wrx up to STi power levels. probably pretty fun to do, too, since a lot of people do it now and there are many choices about how to do it.
my favorite exhaust sound, though, right behind that of a gurgling v8 (flat crank or otherwise) is the flat-4 thrumming along at full boost.
my favorite exhaust sound, though, right behind that of a gurgling v8 (flat crank or otherwise) is the flat-4 thrumming along at full boost.
Throughout the day many people were surprised to learn that the E30 M3 has a 4 banger in it, as it does not sound like one.
The car is gorgeous, Sean. I think white flat-out works best on that car. I am truly jealous.
May there still be clean copies when I can afford to have one as a toy.
The car is gorgeous, Sean. I think white flat-out works best on that car. I am truly jealous.
May there still be clean copies when I can afford to have one as a toy.
Thanks Tom and everyone else.
I would have preferred Zinnoberrot, Brilliantrot or Lachssilber metallic but, this one was almost too good to be true. I would have been a fool to pass it up.
I'll sell it to you in a few years. ;)
rumatt
02-09-2005, 02:31 PM
Sweet.
lemming
02-09-2005, 02:38 PM
The car is gorgeous, Sean. I think white flat-out works best on that car. I am truly jealous.
May there still be clean copies when I can afford to have one as a toy.
Thanks Tom and everyone else.
I would have preferred Zinnoberrot, Brilliantrot or Lachssilber metallic but, this one was almost too good to be true. I would have been a fool to pass it up.
I'll sell it to you in a few years. ;)
yeah. you got a prime example. lotta e30m3 beaters out there.
it's nice to hear/read that you're driving the car instead of letting it get garage rot.
it's nice to hear/read that you're driving the car instead of letting it get garage rot.
Well...that's really not the case. Purchased it last April and have put approx. 700 miles on it, including driving it home 200 miles from NC. Current mileage is 37,5XX.
Roadstergal
02-09-2005, 03:48 PM
when you hit traffic like that accord, do you pull over and wait it out to keep your sanity?
Surprisingly most people pulled over for us. :shock:
That's often been the case the times I've been there. There seem to be two distinct roadblocks on the Dragon - people who know that others are trying to do fast runs and will get out of your way, and people who know that others are trying to do fast runs and will intentionally stay in your way.
I think white looks way better than any other E30 M3 color; I'm not a fan of Henna or Cinnebar. Good choice. :)
The car is gorgeous, Sean. I think white flat-out works best on that car. I am truly jealous.
May there still be clean copies when I can afford to have one as a toy.
Thanks Tom and everyone else.
I would have preferred Zinnoberrot, Brilliantrot or Lachssilber metallic but, this one was almost too good to be true. I would have been a fool to pass it up.
I'll sell it to you in a few years. ;)
And I'll make every effort to be in a position to buy it.
That's one car I really want to own, at least for a few years. There aren't many legendary cars and even fewer that can be purchased by mere mortals.
I maintain your suckitude. Others may enjoy these pics and say "nice car," but all I see in my mind is pure, unadulterated hate.
Your car sucks.
:kickmyselfintheballs:
really.....really......sucks.
Roadstergal
02-09-2005, 04:46 PM
:kickmyselfintheballs:
:needpic:
That's quite a trick...
That's quite a trick...
Oh, it can be done... under special circumstances, but it can be done.
And I'll make every effort to be in a position to buy it.
That's one car I really want to own, at least for a few years. There aren't many legendary cars and even fewer that can be purchased by mere mortals.
You summed it up perfectly. Especially the part about owning one for a few years. I don't foresee owning it more than 3-4 years. I had intended to keep it forever but, I am uncertain about that plan now.
rumatt
02-09-2005, 07:44 PM
I had intended to keep it forever but, I am uncertain about that plan now.
Because of maintenance costs? :dunno:
I had intended to keep it forever but, I am uncertain about that plan now.
Because of maintenance costs? :dunno:
Hardly...the preventive maintenance done on my car for 16 years is beyond belief.
Boredom mainly.
undefined
02-09-2005, 08:51 PM
Boredom mainly.yeah, if it was sitting in the garage doing nothing for that long it should be bored.
go drive the stupid thing
Boredom mainly.yeah, if it was sitting in the garage doing nothing for that long it should be bored.
go drive the stupid thing
Classic Car insurance limits that (mileage) and the replacement value is too high.
undefined
02-09-2005, 09:18 PM
so get real insurance on it
I really love your car, Sean, but one of the reasons I didn't get an M3 in "100%" condition is because of your conundrum. I'd estimate mine to have been in the 85%-90% area, and I had an absolute blast. Of course, I'd have to check my records...but I think you've already driven yours more than I drove mine. :cry:
If I ever bought one (even one as pristine as Sean's), I'd still drive it like it was meant to be driven. Regularly and hard.
zcasavant
02-09-2005, 10:11 PM
If I ever bought one (even one as pristine as Sean's), I'd still drive it like it was meant to be driven. Regularly and hard.
:thumbup: :thumbup:
lip277
02-09-2005, 10:42 PM
Boredom mainly.yeah, if it was sitting in the garage doing nothing for that long it should be bored.
go drive the stupid thing
Classic Car insurance limits that (mileage) and the replacement value is too high.
Hagerty NEVER checks the odometer even though theyhave that 'requirement' as you mention (other insurance companies doing those style of policies do ask for odometer readings.....)
Replacement costs? Then why did you get it? Drive the bugger and enjoy it. You can't live in a cave all the time. Even going out to the street to get you mail carries certain risks..... he he
Keep your head about you and enjoy it responsibly. Seriously. The 'value' of that car isn't really all that great. It's not like it is some 1929 Duesenberg Model J or something.....
:D
so get real insurance on it
No can do! Regular insurance will not reimburse what I paid for the car. :roll:
If I ever bought one (even one as pristine as Sean's), I'd still drive it like it was meant to be driven. Regularly and hard.
Hmm...maybe but, many of you if, not most of you would not have paid what the original owner was asking and btw, his price was nonnegotiable, firm.
This car has a documented history from day one, every record, bill of sale, window sticker which was never even affixed to the car because the original owner picked the car up at port himself, the mods it has has, all OEM parts were included to replace mods if so desired, and the car was on display in the Zentrum for 2 years.
undefined
02-09-2005, 11:39 PM
If I ever bought one (even one as pristine as Sean's), I'd still drive it like it was meant to be driven. Regularly and hard.
Hmm...maybe but, many of you if, not most of you would not have paid what the original owner was asking and btw, his price was nonnegotiable, firm.
This car has a documented history from day one, every record, bill of sale, window sticker which was never even affixed to the car because the original owner picked the car up at port himself, the mods it has has, all OEM parts were included to replace mods if so desired, and the car was on display in the Zentrum for 2 years.
who cares about all that stufff if it sits in your garage constantly?
If I ever bought one (even one as pristine as Sean's), I'd still drive it like it was meant to be driven. Regularly and hard.
Hmm...maybe but, many of you if, not most of you would not have paid what the original owner was asking and btw, his price was nonnegotiable, firm.
This car has a documented history from day one, every record, bill of sale, window sticker which was never even affixed to the car because the original owner picked the car up at port himself, the mods it has has, all OEM parts were included to replace mods if so desired, and the car was on display in the Zentrum for 2 years.
who cares about all that stufff if it sits in your garage constantly?
:dunno: that stuff mattered to me when I bought mine. But yeah, it's better to drive it often. Maybe that's Sean's point -- it's so nice that it's hard to justify driving the paint off of it every weekend.
The car is only 3 years short of classifying as an antique. It will qualify for a TN antique tag, a one time fee.
undefined
02-10-2005, 12:32 AM
:dunno: that stuff mattered to me when I bought mine.
yeah but yours sat in the garage for so long because there wasn't an engine in it :smile:
The car is only 3 years short of classifying as an antique. It will qualify for a TN antique tag, a one time fee.
Are you allowed to use old license plates, provided the number is not currently registered? I don't know what a 1987 TN plate would look like, but that would be neat.
Maybe that's Sean's point -- it's so nice that it's hard to justify driving the paint off of it every weekend.
We have a winner! :smile:
undefined
02-10-2005, 12:40 AM
so, what's the point again?
The car is only 3 years short of classifying as an antique. It will qualify for a TN antique tag, a one time fee.
Are you allowed to use old license plates, provided the number is not currently registered? I don't know what a 1987 TN plate would look like, but that would be neat.
Hmm...very good question. Probably not as the county that you resided in used to be the first number. For many years now the county Id has been sticker at the bottom of the tag.
so, what's the point again?
The point? It was my money spent, it is my car, so I will do with it as I please. :smile:
We agree to disagree. ;)
so, what's the point again?
So when are you going to take that Elise to the track?
so, what's the point again?
So when are you going to take that Elise to the track?
That's a rethorical question, right?
so, what's the point again?
So when are you going to take that Elise to the track?
That's a rethorical question, right?
Probably. So what was the point?
so, what's the point again?
So when are you going to take that Elise to the track?
Excellent point.
While I do think it's a shame that Sean's M3 isn't seeing more duty (although I understand his situation), it's just as big of a waste (if not bigger) for a car like the Elise to be used a commuter, never seeing a track or autox.
so, what's the point again?
So when are you going to take that Elise to the track?
Excellent point.
While I do think it's a shame that Sean's M3 isn't seeing more duty (although I understand his situation), it's just as big of a waste (if not bigger) for a car like the Elise to be used a commuter, never seeing a track or autox.
:twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: So True.
rumatt
02-10-2005, 11:54 AM
So when are you going to take that Elise to the track?
OWNED!
undefined
02-10-2005, 12:23 PM
the point was to buy the most fun car to drive that I could find, and drive it as often as possible :dunno:
still waiting to hear what sean's point was though...
so, what's the point again?
So when are you going to take that Elise to the track?
Excellent point.
While I do think it's a shame that Sean's M3 isn't seeing more duty (although I understand his situation), it's just as big of a waste (if not bigger) for a car like the Elise to be used a commuter, never seeing a track or autox.
:twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: So True.
2nd that.
the point was to buy the most fun car to drive that I could find, and drive it as often as possible :dunno:
still waiting to hear what sean's point was though...
:lol: :kekeke:
Blah, Blah, Blah...
Around town/city? If you reside in a metropolitan area what's the point? You can't truly enjoy the cars full capabilities .
It's posted above. :twisted:
Furthermore...you act as if I am the only person who doesn't drive their E30 M3 on a regular basis. Ever heard of the bubble E30 M3? The owner of the E30 M3 SIG has one. I know of at least 3 E30 M3 owners who also rarely drive their car, one of them happens to be our local CCA chapter Prez.
Simmer Down Now! :cool:
undefined
02-10-2005, 12:56 PM
Furthermore...you act as if I am the only person who doesn't drive their E30 M3 on a regular basis. Ever heard of the bubble E30 M3? The owner of the E30 M3 SIG has one. I know of at least 3 E30 M3 owners who also rarely drive their car, one of them happens to be our local CCA chapter Prez.
Simmer Down Now! :cool:
yeah, those people are :crazy: too
:twisted:
Furthermore...you act as if I am the only person who doesn't drive their E30 M3 on a regular basis. Ever heard of the bubble E30 M3? The owner of the E30 M3 SIG has one. I know of at least 3 E30 M3 owners who also rarely drive their car, one of them happens to be our local CCA chapter Prez.
Simmer Down Now! :cool:
yeah, those people are :crazy: too
:twisted:
Can you be anymore of an arrogant asshole? Seriously, get over yourself! :flipoff:
undefined
02-10-2005, 01:08 PM
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lip277
02-10-2005, 03:04 PM
Blah, Blah, Blah...
Around town/city? If you reside in a metropolitan area what's the point? You can't truly enjoy the cars full capabilities .
So by that logic all us urbanites should all drive Totota Corolla's then, right?
:?
Gotch ya!
:lol:
rumatt
02-10-2005, 03:07 PM
Can you be anymore of an arrogant asshole? Seriously, get over yourself! :flipoff:
:shock:
You guys both have points. Everyone gets enjoyment out of their vehicle in different ways.
That said, Bonoboy needs to take his to the track. :twisted:
Roadstergal
02-10-2005, 03:14 PM
That's a rethorical question, right?
What's so great about rhetorical questions, anyway?
Roadstergal
02-10-2005, 03:15 PM
So by that logic all us urbanites should all drive Totota Corolla's then, right?
Most of the people I know with Toyota Corollas don't drive them anywhere near their limits. :paranoid:
That's a rethorical question, right?
What's so great about rhetorical questions, anyway?
Thank you, spellcheck! :D
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