Your history of cars
Your history of cars
I think it's always fun to see how people have progressed through cars so I figured I'd start a thread on it. Feel free to list as little or much as you'd like. Pictures are encouraged!
-Alex-
@vexartmedia @odd.cylinders @5cylinder_porsche
Odd Cylinders YouTube Page
1992 Porsche 968 (07K transplant in progress)
1983 Aud UrQ (MC1, GT2871R, IIc)
1985 Audi 4kq
2003 Audi S8 (Avus/Oxblood; DD; 6MT swap)
@vexartmedia @odd.cylinders @5cylinder_porsche
Odd Cylinders YouTube Page
1992 Porsche 968 (07K transplant in progress)
1983 Aud UrQ (MC1, GT2871R, IIc)
1985 Audi 4kq
2003 Audi S8 (Avus/Oxblood; DD; 6MT swap)
Re: Your history of cars
I'll start.
Age: 28
# of vehicles owned: 18 cars, 5 motorcycles
# of vehicles currently owned: 4 cars, 2 motorcycles
History:
--Cars--
1.)
Car Year: 1991
Car Make: Ford
Car Model: Escort
Car Color: Blue
Mod List: 1.9SPI hybrid motor with 60trim T3, #42 injectors, 5.0 MAF and a few other supporting mods
Pics: none
Where is it now: Drove it throughout high school and then parted it
2.)
Car Year: 1987
Car Make: Audi
Car Model: Coupe GT
Car Color: Red (with black fender and door)
Mod List: Blau 272 cam, 2.5" exhaust
Pics: none
Where is it now: Sold as I bought car #3
3.)
Car Year: 1987
Car Make: Porsche
Car Model: 924S
Car Color: Alpine White
Mod List: Stock
Pics:
Where is it now: Traded for car #4
4.)
Car Year: 1996
Car Make: Ford
Car Model: Escort
Car Color: Sapphire Blue Metallic
Mod List: 1.9L SOHC, GT28RS turbo, #42 injectors, 5.0 MAF, SCT ProRacer, Meth Injection, Coilovers, Custom Delrin bushings everywhere, gutted interior, 3" exhaust, 17" OZ Racing Superturismo WRC's, 4 wheels discs, front/rear chromoly chassis/strut braces, Southbend DXD 3puck clutch, and more...
Pics:
Where is it now: Turbo died and I decided to part it and move onto another platform.
5.)
Car Year: 1987
Car Make: Audi
Car Model: 4000CS Quattro
Car Color: Black
Mod List: Hella 1000FF's
Pics:
Where is it now: Scrapped due to above picture...first and only accident so far.
6.)
Car Year: 1980
Car Make: Porsche
Car Model: 924 Turbo
Car Color: Rustoleum Orange
Mod List: Rustoleum roller paint job (paint was severely faded when I bought it so I figured what the hell), gutted interior, 944 turbo sway bars, meth injection, boost controller
Pics:
Where is it now: Traded for car #9 because I bought car #8
7.)
Car Year: 1993
Car Make: Ford
Car Model: Escort GT
Car Color: Black
Mod List: Stock
Pics: None
Where is it now: Bought for a DD since I wrecked my 4000. Sold after I got car #9
8.)
Car Year: 1987
Car Make: Porsche
Car Model: 944 Turbo
Car Color: Alpine White
Mod List: T04E 60 trim, custom FMIC, #72 injectors, Bosch 044, Vitesse Racing piggy back/MAF/boost control, 3" Speed Force Racing exhaust, Custom CGT-style projector headlights, euro fog/driving lights, 944 S2 LSD trans, Custom Engineering Performance semi-solid engine mounts, 18x10/18x8.5 993 Cup replica wheels, zimmerman drilled rotors, GT racing fiberglass splitter, fiberglass front bumper and fenders, 3bar fpr, JGS 40mm wastegate, custom SS wastegate adapters, copper and MLS exhaust gaskets, meth injection, SS braided fuel lines, and more that I'm probably forgetting
Pics:
Where is it now: Parted minus drivetrain to transfer to #14, now #16
9.)
Car Year: 1996
Car Make: Infiniti
Car Model: G20
Car Color: Green
Mod List: Stock
Pics: none
Where is it now: Sold it to buy car #10
10.)
Car Year: 1993
Car Make: Audi
Car Model: S4
Car Color: Green
Mod List: Ben Swann 2.5bar Chip, test pipes, suitcase muffler delete
Pics:
Where is it now: Parted, engine lives on in UrQuattro rally car
11.)
Car Year: 1990
Car Make: Audi
Car Model: Coupe Quattro
Car Color: Pearl White
Mod List: Stock
Pics:
Where is it now: Sold due to purchase of #12
12.)
Car Year: 1995
Car Make: Audi
Car Model: 90QS
Car Color: Black
Mod List: 4.2L 32V V8, VEMS standalone, 3" exhaust, Vogtland/Bilstein suspension, Comp spoiler, RS2 front bumper, Quad-round headlights, Euro tail lights, and more...
Pics:
Where is it now: The Garage
13.)
Car Year: 2011
Car Make: Nissan
Car Model: Frontier Pro4X Crew Cab with 6spd
Car Color: White
Mod List: Stock
Pics:
Where is it now: Traded for #15
14.)
Car year: 1992
Car Make: Porsche
Car Model: 968
Car Color: Alpine White
Mod List: Rolling Shell
Pics: none
Where is it now: Sold after seller screwed me out of the title.
15.)
Car year: 2010
Car Make: VW
Car Model: Toaureg TDI
Car Color: Black
Mod List: Stock
Pics:
Where is it now: In the garage
16.)
Car Year: 1992
Car Make: Porsche
Car Model: 968
Car Color: Midnight Blue...soon to be Continental Orange
Mod List: 07K swap in progress....951 drivetrain and lots of other goodies
Pics:
Where is it now: In the garage
17.)
Car Year: 1987
Car Make: Audi
Car Model: 5000CS Turbo Quattro
Car Color: Sapphire Blue
Mod List: B5S4 Avus, 2.5" exhaust, HPR intlet hose, 710N diverter, strapped IC, Benn Swap 2bar superchip, 1.8bar WG spring
Pics:
Where is it now: Sold
18.)
Car Year: 1987
Car Make: Mercedes
Car Model: 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth
Car Color: Black...soon to be Plastidip red
Mod List: Stockish
Pics:
Where is it now: In the garage
--Motorcycles--
1.) 1980 Honda CM400T -Sold
2.) 1993 Honda CBR600F2 -Sold
3.) 2005 Ducati Monster S2R800 -Own
4.) 1983 Honda CB550SC -Sold
5.) 1990 Honda Hawk GT -Own
Age: 28
# of vehicles owned: 18 cars, 5 motorcycles
# of vehicles currently owned: 4 cars, 2 motorcycles
History:
--Cars--
1.)
Car Year: 1991
Car Make: Ford
Car Model: Escort
Car Color: Blue
Mod List: 1.9SPI hybrid motor with 60trim T3, #42 injectors, 5.0 MAF and a few other supporting mods
Pics: none
Where is it now: Drove it throughout high school and then parted it
2.)
Car Year: 1987
Car Make: Audi
Car Model: Coupe GT
Car Color: Red (with black fender and door)
Mod List: Blau 272 cam, 2.5" exhaust
Pics: none
Where is it now: Sold as I bought car #3
3.)
Car Year: 1987
Car Make: Porsche
Car Model: 924S
Car Color: Alpine White
Mod List: Stock
Pics:
Where is it now: Traded for car #4
4.)
Car Year: 1996
Car Make: Ford
Car Model: Escort
Car Color: Sapphire Blue Metallic
Mod List: 1.9L SOHC, GT28RS turbo, #42 injectors, 5.0 MAF, SCT ProRacer, Meth Injection, Coilovers, Custom Delrin bushings everywhere, gutted interior, 3" exhaust, 17" OZ Racing Superturismo WRC's, 4 wheels discs, front/rear chromoly chassis/strut braces, Southbend DXD 3puck clutch, and more...
Pics:
Where is it now: Turbo died and I decided to part it and move onto another platform.
5.)
Car Year: 1987
Car Make: Audi
Car Model: 4000CS Quattro
Car Color: Black
Mod List: Hella 1000FF's
Pics:
Where is it now: Scrapped due to above picture...first and only accident so far.
6.)
Car Year: 1980
Car Make: Porsche
Car Model: 924 Turbo
Car Color: Rustoleum Orange
Mod List: Rustoleum roller paint job (paint was severely faded when I bought it so I figured what the hell), gutted interior, 944 turbo sway bars, meth injection, boost controller
Pics:
Where is it now: Traded for car #9 because I bought car #8
7.)
Car Year: 1993
Car Make: Ford
Car Model: Escort GT
Car Color: Black
Mod List: Stock
Pics: None
Where is it now: Bought for a DD since I wrecked my 4000. Sold after I got car #9
8.)
Car Year: 1987
Car Make: Porsche
Car Model: 944 Turbo
Car Color: Alpine White
Mod List: T04E 60 trim, custom FMIC, #72 injectors, Bosch 044, Vitesse Racing piggy back/MAF/boost control, 3" Speed Force Racing exhaust, Custom CGT-style projector headlights, euro fog/driving lights, 944 S2 LSD trans, Custom Engineering Performance semi-solid engine mounts, 18x10/18x8.5 993 Cup replica wheels, zimmerman drilled rotors, GT racing fiberglass splitter, fiberglass front bumper and fenders, 3bar fpr, JGS 40mm wastegate, custom SS wastegate adapters, copper and MLS exhaust gaskets, meth injection, SS braided fuel lines, and more that I'm probably forgetting
Pics:
Where is it now: Parted minus drivetrain to transfer to #14, now #16
9.)
Car Year: 1996
Car Make: Infiniti
Car Model: G20
Car Color: Green
Mod List: Stock
Pics: none
Where is it now: Sold it to buy car #10
10.)
Car Year: 1993
Car Make: Audi
Car Model: S4
Car Color: Green
Mod List: Ben Swann 2.5bar Chip, test pipes, suitcase muffler delete
Pics:
Where is it now: Parted, engine lives on in UrQuattro rally car
11.)
Car Year: 1990
Car Make: Audi
Car Model: Coupe Quattro
Car Color: Pearl White
Mod List: Stock
Pics:
Where is it now: Sold due to purchase of #12
12.)
Car Year: 1995
Car Make: Audi
Car Model: 90QS
Car Color: Black
Mod List: 4.2L 32V V8, VEMS standalone, 3" exhaust, Vogtland/Bilstein suspension, Comp spoiler, RS2 front bumper, Quad-round headlights, Euro tail lights, and more...
Pics:
Where is it now: The Garage
13.)
Car Year: 2011
Car Make: Nissan
Car Model: Frontier Pro4X Crew Cab with 6spd
Car Color: White
Mod List: Stock
Pics:
Where is it now: Traded for #15
14.)
Car year: 1992
Car Make: Porsche
Car Model: 968
Car Color: Alpine White
Mod List: Rolling Shell
Pics: none
Where is it now: Sold after seller screwed me out of the title.
15.)
Car year: 2010
Car Make: VW
Car Model: Toaureg TDI
Car Color: Black
Mod List: Stock
Pics:
Where is it now: In the garage
16.)
Car Year: 1992
Car Make: Porsche
Car Model: 968
Car Color: Midnight Blue...soon to be Continental Orange
Mod List: 07K swap in progress....951 drivetrain and lots of other goodies
Pics:
Where is it now: In the garage
17.)
Car Year: 1987
Car Make: Audi
Car Model: 5000CS Turbo Quattro
Car Color: Sapphire Blue
Mod List: B5S4 Avus, 2.5" exhaust, HPR intlet hose, 710N diverter, strapped IC, Benn Swap 2bar superchip, 1.8bar WG spring
Pics:
Where is it now: Sold
18.)
Car Year: 1987
Car Make: Mercedes
Car Model: 190E 2.3-16 Cosworth
Car Color: Black...soon to be Plastidip red
Mod List: Stockish
Pics:
Where is it now: In the garage
--Motorcycles--
1.) 1980 Honda CM400T -Sold
2.) 1993 Honda CBR600F2 -Sold
3.) 2005 Ducati Monster S2R800 -Own
4.) 1983 Honda CB550SC -Sold
5.) 1990 Honda Hawk GT -Own
-Alex-
@vexartmedia @odd.cylinders @5cylinder_porsche
Odd Cylinders YouTube Page
1992 Porsche 968 (07K transplant in progress)
1983 Aud UrQ (MC1, GT2871R, IIc)
1985 Audi 4kq
2003 Audi S8 (Avus/Oxblood; DD; 6MT swap)
@vexartmedia @odd.cylinders @5cylinder_porsche
Odd Cylinders YouTube Page
1992 Porsche 968 (07K transplant in progress)
1983 Aud UrQ (MC1, GT2871R, IIc)
1985 Audi 4kq
2003 Audi S8 (Avus/Oxblood; DD; 6MT swap)
Re: Your history of cars
Something to do:
Age: 33
# of vehicles owned: 12 cars (including leased vehicles)
# of vehicles currently owned: 3 cars
History (not the leases):
--Cars--
1.)
Car Year: 1989
Car Make: SAAB
Car Model: 900 8v
Car Color: Blue
Mod List: LOL! I think I drilled the airbox at some point. Not much you can do to an 8v Saab
Where is it now: Drove it throughout high school, in college after rolling the XJ below, and to the junkyard.
2.)
Car Year: 1989
Car Make: Jeep
Car Model: Cherokee
Car Color: Blue
Mod List: 6" Sjyjacker Rock Ready lift, 35" MT Baja Claws, TJ flairs, intake, exhaust
Where is it now: Rolled it in a snowstorm, parted and dropped it off at the JY.
3.)
Car Year: 1991
Car Make: Audi
Car Model: Coupé Quattro
Car Color: Black
Mod List: It came with a cone filter, I added an exhaust, coil overs, Mance V1 Promounts in the front
Where is it now: Sold it to a guy in CO Springs who sold it to a guy in SLC (Dave knows him).
4.)
Car Year: 196x
Car Make: Kaiser
Car Model: JeepSter Commando
Car Color: Black
Mod List: Waggy 44s with detroit lockers, 38" Interco TSL/SXs, trimming.
Where is it now: Sold the axles and gave the rest to a jeepster guy.
5.)
Car Year: 1958
Car Make: Willys
Car Model: CJ-6
Car Color: OD Green
Mod List: Fabricated frame with mounts for a GM 38000 SII S/C V6. The plan was unimog axles a 700R4 and NP205 with doubler on 40"s.
Where is it now: Sold everything to a few different people.
Trying to find a good pic that is not just parts
6.)
Car Year: 1990
Car Make: Audi
Car Model: Coupé Quattro
Car Color: Red
Mod List: Coilovers, some upgraded mounts/bushings, 034 7aT alpha/beta kit.
Where is it now: Sold to aorsinger (MG) and parted IIRC
7.)
Car Year: 1991
Car Make: Audi
Car Model: Coupé Quattro
Car Color: Red
Mod List: See Below
8.)
Car Year: 1995
Car Make: Audi
Car Model: 90 Sport Quattro
Car Color: Red
Mod List: See Below
Age: 33
# of vehicles owned: 12 cars (including leased vehicles)
# of vehicles currently owned: 3 cars
History (not the leases):
--Cars--
1.)
Car Year: 1989
Car Make: SAAB
Car Model: 900 8v
Car Color: Blue
Mod List: LOL! I think I drilled the airbox at some point. Not much you can do to an 8v Saab
Where is it now: Drove it throughout high school, in college after rolling the XJ below, and to the junkyard.
2.)
Car Year: 1989
Car Make: Jeep
Car Model: Cherokee
Car Color: Blue
Mod List: 6" Sjyjacker Rock Ready lift, 35" MT Baja Claws, TJ flairs, intake, exhaust
Where is it now: Rolled it in a snowstorm, parted and dropped it off at the JY.
3.)
Car Year: 1991
Car Make: Audi
Car Model: Coupé Quattro
Car Color: Black
Mod List: It came with a cone filter, I added an exhaust, coil overs, Mance V1 Promounts in the front
Where is it now: Sold it to a guy in CO Springs who sold it to a guy in SLC (Dave knows him).
4.)
Car Year: 196x
Car Make: Kaiser
Car Model: JeepSter Commando
Car Color: Black
Mod List: Waggy 44s with detroit lockers, 38" Interco TSL/SXs, trimming.
Where is it now: Sold the axles and gave the rest to a jeepster guy.
5.)
Car Year: 1958
Car Make: Willys
Car Model: CJ-6
Car Color: OD Green
Mod List: Fabricated frame with mounts for a GM 38000 SII S/C V6. The plan was unimog axles a 700R4 and NP205 with doubler on 40"s.
Where is it now: Sold everything to a few different people.
Trying to find a good pic that is not just parts
6.)
Car Year: 1990
Car Make: Audi
Car Model: Coupé Quattro
Car Color: Red
Mod List: Coilovers, some upgraded mounts/bushings, 034 7aT alpha/beta kit.
Where is it now: Sold to aorsinger (MG) and parted IIRC
7.)
Car Year: 1991
Car Make: Audi
Car Model: Coupé Quattro
Car Color: Red
Mod List: See Below
8.)
Car Year: 1995
Car Make: Audi
Car Model: 90 Sport Quattro
Car Color: Red
Mod List: See Below
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Re: Your history of cars
Age: 25
# of vehicles owned: 10 cars, 1 boat
# of vehicles currently owned: 7.5 cars, 1 boat.
My girlfriend likes to name some of the cars, so I put their names at the top of each one. If it hasn't been given a name, I put a catch phrase or something generic.
History:
1) The first one
Car Year: 1993
Car Make: Nissan
Car Model: Sentra SE-R
Car Color: Red
Mod List: Stock with some Phoenix Gold speakers. This was a great car in stock form, equipped with LSD and everything. If you don't know about these, go drive one! It's like a FWD E30 M3 lol.
Can't find a picture online, dang :(
Where it is now: This was really my first car even though I didn't own it. Parents sold it a few years after buying car #2.
2) The one that started it all
Car Year: 2000
Car Make: Volkswagen
Car Model: Jetta 1.8t
Car Color: Tornado Red
Mod List: This was the first car I really modified extensively. In the end, it had a T3/T4 50 trim making 3xx whp. Custom intercooler, southbend clutch, built bottom end, all the best stuff I could throw at it. It had stock brakes and suspension though
Where it is now: I was on a quest for power, and FWD wasn't going to cut it. Sold it to a guy in a more northern part of FL. He kept it for a few years, then sold it to another guy who had it on Porsche twists and coils. I haven't kept track of it since, but I don't think the next few owners took very good care of it :(
3) DAS AUDI - My favorite
Car Year: 1991
Car Make: Audi
Car Model: 200 20vt
Car Color: Pearl White
Mod List: Holset H1C, then HX52, now who knows, dry sump soon? You all know the drill. Also has Porsche 911 front brakes, custom coilover suspension, etc.
I always loved that booty
Where it is now: At Marc's shop in NH waiting to be finished (not waiting for Marc)!
4) The E34 - Das old man
Car Year: 1994
Car Make: BMW
Car Model: 530i 5 speed
Car Color: Schwarz II
Mod List: Chip, Bilstein + H&R, cut off muffler, start the car with a code you enter into the radio (ignition switch broke), HID headlights, UUC short shifter.
Where it is now: Bought for $900 with 352k miles on it to use as a daily while working on the 200. Gave it to my friend Justin to drive after I bought my M5. We're kinda partners in it now. It has 362k miles on it. We're hoping to get to at least 400k.
5) The Beast (M5)
Car Year: 2001.5
Car Make: BMW
Car Model: M5
Car Color: Anthracite
Mod List: Muffler Delete, Bilstein coilovers, 19" BB5 LM, MKIV Navigation upgrade. All mods done by the PO. 69k miles when I bought it and nearly flawless. It's such a great machine.
Where it is now: I bought this as a reward to myself for working in Saudi Arabia. It's currently In a barn in Pennsylvania. It'll be going in a car bag soon to keep the critters out while I'm gone.
6) The Shark
Car Year: 1985
Car Make: BMW
Car Model: 635csi (euro import)
Car Color: Schwarz I
Mod List: Lots of rust, and gutted because of it. Custom coilovers, spherical bearing upper control arm bushings, only the best suspension parts. Hope to turbo it soon.
Where it is now: Bought it to have a project while I was working in FL. Currently in FL awaiting a journey North to be stored in a barn somewhere until I have time to drive/fix it.
7) Belle the X3
Car Year: 2012
Car Make: BMW
Car Model: F25 X3
Car Color: Space Gray Metallic
Mod List: None, but recently switched out the crap plastic trim for brushed aluminum. It's a great, simple, and reliable car.
Where it is now: I bought this for my girlfriend because she is/was going to school in Baltimore where it gets icy. Her old Ford truck was dangerous in the winter. She is in love with it and calls "her" Belle. Belle got stolen recently, but was recovered completely unharmed! Currently residing in Baltimore.
8) The mistake
Car Year: 2001
Car Make: BMW
Car Model: E46 330i
Car Color: Schwarz III
Mod List: Stock except some upgraded control arm bushings and shocks. Golf tee mod in the muffler too lol. I bought this to flip (paid $1500). I put about $1500 into it to get it in tip top shape.
Where it is now: I would love to sell it now, but my Dad decided he wanted it instead. He hasn't paid me for it, but I did live with him for free for a year.
9) The legend
Car Year: 1991
Car Make: BMW
Car Model: M3
Car Color: Diamond Schwarz
Mod List: Stock, and staying that way! I may put a Miller MAF on it just to see if that helps get it running properly as it has a rough idle. It runs great at WOT though
Where it is now: Sitting in the garage in FL, waiting for a journey up north. Also waiting for it's value to go up!
10) Gaston
Car Year: 2009
Car Make: Porsche
Car Model: Cayenne Turbo S
Car Color: Sparkly Black
Mod List: 3" cat delete and midsection, EVOMS intakes. Soon: EVOMS 620hp tune, muffler.
Where it is now: With me in Baltimore waiting to transport me to the next rig.
# of vehicles owned: 10 cars, 1 boat
# of vehicles currently owned: 7.5 cars, 1 boat.
My girlfriend likes to name some of the cars, so I put their names at the top of each one. If it hasn't been given a name, I put a catch phrase or something generic.
History:
1) The first one
Car Year: 1993
Car Make: Nissan
Car Model: Sentra SE-R
Car Color: Red
Mod List: Stock with some Phoenix Gold speakers. This was a great car in stock form, equipped with LSD and everything. If you don't know about these, go drive one! It's like a FWD E30 M3 lol.
Can't find a picture online, dang :(
Where it is now: This was really my first car even though I didn't own it. Parents sold it a few years after buying car #2.
2) The one that started it all
Car Year: 2000
Car Make: Volkswagen
Car Model: Jetta 1.8t
Car Color: Tornado Red
Mod List: This was the first car I really modified extensively. In the end, it had a T3/T4 50 trim making 3xx whp. Custom intercooler, southbend clutch, built bottom end, all the best stuff I could throw at it. It had stock brakes and suspension though
Where it is now: I was on a quest for power, and FWD wasn't going to cut it. Sold it to a guy in a more northern part of FL. He kept it for a few years, then sold it to another guy who had it on Porsche twists and coils. I haven't kept track of it since, but I don't think the next few owners took very good care of it :(
3) DAS AUDI - My favorite
Car Year: 1991
Car Make: Audi
Car Model: 200 20vt
Car Color: Pearl White
Mod List: Holset H1C, then HX52, now who knows, dry sump soon? You all know the drill. Also has Porsche 911 front brakes, custom coilover suspension, etc.
I always loved that booty
Where it is now: At Marc's shop in NH waiting to be finished (not waiting for Marc)!
4) The E34 - Das old man
Car Year: 1994
Car Make: BMW
Car Model: 530i 5 speed
Car Color: Schwarz II
Mod List: Chip, Bilstein + H&R, cut off muffler, start the car with a code you enter into the radio (ignition switch broke), HID headlights, UUC short shifter.
Where it is now: Bought for $900 with 352k miles on it to use as a daily while working on the 200. Gave it to my friend Justin to drive after I bought my M5. We're kinda partners in it now. It has 362k miles on it. We're hoping to get to at least 400k.
5) The Beast (M5)
Car Year: 2001.5
Car Make: BMW
Car Model: M5
Car Color: Anthracite
Mod List: Muffler Delete, Bilstein coilovers, 19" BB5 LM, MKIV Navigation upgrade. All mods done by the PO. 69k miles when I bought it and nearly flawless. It's such a great machine.
Where it is now: I bought this as a reward to myself for working in Saudi Arabia. It's currently In a barn in Pennsylvania. It'll be going in a car bag soon to keep the critters out while I'm gone.
6) The Shark
Car Year: 1985
Car Make: BMW
Car Model: 635csi (euro import)
Car Color: Schwarz I
Mod List: Lots of rust, and gutted because of it. Custom coilovers, spherical bearing upper control arm bushings, only the best suspension parts. Hope to turbo it soon.
Where it is now: Bought it to have a project while I was working in FL. Currently in FL awaiting a journey North to be stored in a barn somewhere until I have time to drive/fix it.
7) Belle the X3
Car Year: 2012
Car Make: BMW
Car Model: F25 X3
Car Color: Space Gray Metallic
Mod List: None, but recently switched out the crap plastic trim for brushed aluminum. It's a great, simple, and reliable car.
Where it is now: I bought this for my girlfriend because she is/was going to school in Baltimore where it gets icy. Her old Ford truck was dangerous in the winter. She is in love with it and calls "her" Belle. Belle got stolen recently, but was recovered completely unharmed! Currently residing in Baltimore.
8) The mistake
Car Year: 2001
Car Make: BMW
Car Model: E46 330i
Car Color: Schwarz III
Mod List: Stock except some upgraded control arm bushings and shocks. Golf tee mod in the muffler too lol. I bought this to flip (paid $1500). I put about $1500 into it to get it in tip top shape.
Where it is now: I would love to sell it now, but my Dad decided he wanted it instead. He hasn't paid me for it, but I did live with him for free for a year.
9) The legend
Car Year: 1991
Car Make: BMW
Car Model: M3
Car Color: Diamond Schwarz
Mod List: Stock, and staying that way! I may put a Miller MAF on it just to see if that helps get it running properly as it has a rough idle. It runs great at WOT though
Where it is now: Sitting in the garage in FL, waiting for a journey up north. Also waiting for it's value to go up!
10) Gaston
Car Year: 2009
Car Make: Porsche
Car Model: Cayenne Turbo S
Car Color: Sparkly Black
Mod List: 3" cat delete and midsection, EVOMS intakes. Soon: EVOMS 620hp tune, muffler.
Where it is now: With me in Baltimore waiting to transport me to the next rig.
-Chris
'91 Audi 200 20v - Revver/BAT project
'91 Audi 200 20v Avant
'01 Anthracite M5
'90 M3
'85 Euro 635csi
'12 X3
E34 530i (maybe rear-mount soon)
'91 Audi 200 20v - Revver/BAT project
'91 Audi 200 20v Avant
'01 Anthracite M5
'90 M3
'85 Euro 635csi
'12 X3
E34 530i (maybe rear-mount soon)
Re: Your history of cars
Gaston because it's big, fat, and likes to cook? :-D
Re: Your history of cars
lol no, think Beauty and the Beast. Big, handsom, and manly or tall, dark, and handsome (her opinion, not mine)! The Cayenne is a bit heavy, but don't forget muscle is heavier than fat 
To your credit, the nickname most cayenne owners give their rides is "The Pig." Belle and The Beast are also from Beauty and the Beast, although the typical nickname for the E39 M5 among M5 owners is also beast, so that worked out well.
To your credit, the nickname most cayenne owners give their rides is "The Pig." Belle and The Beast are also from Beauty and the Beast, although the typical nickname for the E39 M5 among M5 owners is also beast, so that worked out well.-Chris
'91 Audi 200 20v - Revver/BAT project
'91 Audi 200 20v Avant
'01 Anthracite M5
'90 M3
'85 Euro 635csi
'12 X3
E34 530i (maybe rear-mount soon)
'91 Audi 200 20v - Revver/BAT project
'91 Audi 200 20v Avant
'01 Anthracite M5
'90 M3
'85 Euro 635csi
'12 X3
E34 530i (maybe rear-mount soon)
Re: Your history of cars
My car history is still in its infancy, but I have no plans to slow down any time soon.
Age: 19
# of vehicles owned: 2 cars, 1 truck
# of vehicles currently owned: 1 car, 1 truck
History:
1.) Partei Wagen
Car Year: 2001
Car Make: Audi
Car Model: A6 Avant
Car Color: Melange
Mod List: Rs6 wheels, LED underglow
Pics:
Where is it now: Sold to buy truck
2.)
Car Year: 1991
Car Make: Audi
Car Model: 200 Avant
Car Color: Indigo Mica Metallic
Mod List: S4 Wheels
Pics:
Where is it now: Driveway
3.) The Beast
Truck Year: 1997
Truck Make: Ford
Truck Model: F250 Powerstroke
Truck Color: White
Mod List: 3" turbo back straight pipe
Pics: None
Where is it now: Driveway
Age: 19
# of vehicles owned: 2 cars, 1 truck
# of vehicles currently owned: 1 car, 1 truck
History:
1.) Partei Wagen
Car Year: 2001
Car Make: Audi
Car Model: A6 Avant
Car Color: Melange
Mod List: Rs6 wheels, LED underglow
Pics:
Where is it now: Sold to buy truck
2.)
Car Year: 1991
Car Make: Audi
Car Model: 200 Avant
Car Color: Indigo Mica Metallic
Mod List: S4 Wheels
Pics:
Where is it now: Driveway
3.) The Beast
Truck Year: 1997
Truck Make: Ford
Truck Model: F250 Powerstroke
Truck Color: White
Mod List: 3" turbo back straight pipe
Pics: None
Where is it now: Driveway
Jake
The Stable:
Winter Beater - 200 20v Avant - Project Thread
The Nice One - 200 20v Avant - Project Thread
1999 Saab 9-3 5-door
2002 Saab 9-3 SE 5-door
1995 Ford F350 Powerstroke CCLB
The Stable:
Winter Beater - 200 20v Avant - Project Thread
The Nice One - 200 20v Avant - Project Thread
1999 Saab 9-3 5-door
2002 Saab 9-3 SE 5-door
1995 Ford F350 Powerstroke CCLB
Re: Your history of cars
loxxrider wrote:lol no, think Beauty and the Beast. Big, handsom, and manly or tall, dark, and handsome (her opinion, not mine)! The Cayenne is a bit heavy, but don't forget muscle is heavier than fat
I was thinking Gasteau (who, I just learned, is based on a real chef named Gaston)
Re: Your history of cars
If I post all the pics I have I'll fill a couple pages so here goes with a list (in approximate order of purchase) with a few comments.
Age: 53
# of vehicles owned: 41 cars, 1 truck, 1 motorhome, 1 open-wheel formula car, 1 Sprint Kart
# of vehicles currently owned: 3 cars, 1 truck
History:
1) 72 Dodge Coronet - Big block ex-patrol car, never have figured out why my dad thought it would be a good first car.
2) 52 Chevrolet 2dr Sedan
3)72 Mazda RX3 4 door
4,5,6) 73 Mazda Rx3 Coupes (3) - First cars I had on track... about 34 years ago.
7)72 Mazda Rx2
8) 72 Mercury Capri
9) 75 Saab 99
10) 64 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88
11) 73 Honda Civic
12) 78 Ford Fiesta
13.14) 69 BMW 2002 (2)
15) 70 Mustang Fastback
16) 64 VW Type III Notchback
17) 65 VW Type III Notchback
18)68 VW Type III Fastback
19) 65 VW Type III Squareback
20) 74 Isuzu 117 Coupe
21) 77 VW Rabbit
22) 84 Red Devil F440 - F440 was an SCCA Club Racing class, now F500
23) 77 Tioga Motorhome (20’)
24) 88 VW Scirocco 16v
25) 72 Porsche 914
26) 73 Porsche 914 2.0
27) 86 Porsche 944
28) 67 VW Bug
29) 90 Emmick Sprint Kart (IKF Yamaha Heavy)
30) 87 VW Golf
31) 80 VW Jetta
32) 85 VW Vanagon Westfalia
33) 84 Audi 4000S Quattro
34) 68 Triumph GT6 (MkI)
35) 67 International 1100B Travelall <~~ Still Have - Was very useful in our recent move
36) 70 Triumph GT6+ (MkII)
37) 87 Toyota MR2
38) 85 Audi 4000S Quattro
39) 88 Audi 90 Quattro
40) 97 Mazda Miata <~~~ Still Have - Turbo track car
41) 97 Toyota Tercel CE
42) 95 Subaru Legacy
43) 90 Audi 90 Quattro 20V
44) 01.5 Audi S4 Avant <~~~ Still Have - DD #1
45) 93 Audi S4<~~~ Still Have - DD/project #2
Bikes
1) 71 Honda CB350
2) 82 Honda CM450E
3) 84 Honda VF500F.
4) 87 Honda CBR600F.
5) 97 Honda VFR750F
Age: 53
# of vehicles owned: 41 cars, 1 truck, 1 motorhome, 1 open-wheel formula car, 1 Sprint Kart
# of vehicles currently owned: 3 cars, 1 truck
History:
1) 72 Dodge Coronet - Big block ex-patrol car, never have figured out why my dad thought it would be a good first car.
2) 52 Chevrolet 2dr Sedan
3)72 Mazda RX3 4 door
4,5,6) 73 Mazda Rx3 Coupes (3) - First cars I had on track... about 34 years ago.
7)72 Mazda Rx2
8) 72 Mercury Capri
9) 75 Saab 99
10) 64 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88
11) 73 Honda Civic
12) 78 Ford Fiesta
13.14) 69 BMW 2002 (2)
15) 70 Mustang Fastback
16) 64 VW Type III Notchback
17) 65 VW Type III Notchback
18)68 VW Type III Fastback
19) 65 VW Type III Squareback
20) 74 Isuzu 117 Coupe
21) 77 VW Rabbit
22) 84 Red Devil F440 - F440 was an SCCA Club Racing class, now F500
23) 77 Tioga Motorhome (20’)
24) 88 VW Scirocco 16v
25) 72 Porsche 914
26) 73 Porsche 914 2.0
27) 86 Porsche 944
28) 67 VW Bug
29) 90 Emmick Sprint Kart (IKF Yamaha Heavy)
30) 87 VW Golf
31) 80 VW Jetta
32) 85 VW Vanagon Westfalia
33) 84 Audi 4000S Quattro
34) 68 Triumph GT6 (MkI)
35) 67 International 1100B Travelall <~~ Still Have - Was very useful in our recent move
36) 70 Triumph GT6+ (MkII)
37) 87 Toyota MR2
38) 85 Audi 4000S Quattro
39) 88 Audi 90 Quattro
40) 97 Mazda Miata <~~~ Still Have - Turbo track car
41) 97 Toyota Tercel CE
42) 95 Subaru Legacy
43) 90 Audi 90 Quattro 20V
44) 01.5 Audi S4 Avant <~~~ Still Have - DD #1
45) 93 Audi S4<~~~ Still Have - DD/project #2
Bikes
1) 71 Honda CB350
2) 82 Honda CM450E
3) 84 Honda VF500F.
4) 87 Honda CBR600F.
5) 97 Honda VFR750F
Bill J
'12 GTI
'88 90 Quattro
'13 Mazda 3 (wife mobile)
2001 Chevy Express 3500
and two tube chassis in progress, Mid-engine 07K '73 Beetle, and Miata powered Locost
'12 GTI
'88 90 Quattro
'13 Mazda 3 (wife mobile)
2001 Chevy Express 3500
and two tube chassis in progress, Mid-engine 07K '73 Beetle, and Miata powered Locost
Re: Your history of cars
Age: 39
Number of cars in history: 19
Number of cars currently: 4
1. 1979 VW Rabbit in pea green - my brother gave it to me in Ocean City MD and told me if I could drive it home I could have it.
2. 1982 Honda Accord Hatchback in "champagne" - I had this through high school and some of college. Went through 2 transmissions and 1 head rebuild.
3. 1988 Toyoya Celica -
4. 1999 Isuzu Rodeo 2WD - I was young okay?
5. Mazda Miata (inherited with the wife when we married - I don't remember the year - not the flip headlight version)
6. 2003 Subaru Impreza WRX
7. 1997 Ford F250 - the crappiest cheapest 250 money could buy
8. 2004 Nissan XTerra (Wife's daily)
9. 2008 Honda Element - I actually liked this one but wouldn't work with two kids - the suicide doors make it imposible.
10. 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid (great gas mileage but I hated it)
11. 1993 Audi 90 CS Quattro - I miss this one
12. 2010 Honda Odyssey - I have kids, they need room okay?
13. 1994 Audi Cabriolet - replaced engine, 5 speed swap
14. 1995.5 Audi S6 - K26 Billet and moderate upgrades...
15. 1994 Audi Cabriolet - I made a huge mistake on this one. only drove it 3 feet.
16. 1993 Audi V8 - Bought this one for its heart...
17. 2014 Buick Enclave (wife's new kid hauler)
18. 2013 Audi A5 Prestige. Stasis Exhaust and chip - the highway animal. I've driven it 14,000 miles since late april.
19. 1990 Audi Coupe Quattro - the V8 project
Number of cars in history: 19
Number of cars currently: 4
1. 1979 VW Rabbit in pea green - my brother gave it to me in Ocean City MD and told me if I could drive it home I could have it.
2. 1982 Honda Accord Hatchback in "champagne" - I had this through high school and some of college. Went through 2 transmissions and 1 head rebuild.
3. 1988 Toyoya Celica -
4. 1999 Isuzu Rodeo 2WD - I was young okay?
5. Mazda Miata (inherited with the wife when we married - I don't remember the year - not the flip headlight version)
6. 2003 Subaru Impreza WRX
7. 1997 Ford F250 - the crappiest cheapest 250 money could buy
8. 2004 Nissan XTerra (Wife's daily)
9. 2008 Honda Element - I actually liked this one but wouldn't work with two kids - the suicide doors make it imposible.
10. 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid (great gas mileage but I hated it)
11. 1993 Audi 90 CS Quattro - I miss this one
12. 2010 Honda Odyssey - I have kids, they need room okay?
13. 1994 Audi Cabriolet - replaced engine, 5 speed swap
14. 1995.5 Audi S6 - K26 Billet and moderate upgrades...
15. 1994 Audi Cabriolet - I made a huge mistake on this one. only drove it 3 feet.
16. 1993 Audi V8 - Bought this one for its heart...
17. 2014 Buick Enclave (wife's new kid hauler)
18. 2013 Audi A5 Prestige. Stasis Exhaust and chip - the highway animal. I've driven it 14,000 miles since late april.
19. 1990 Audi Coupe Quattro - the V8 project
CURRENT
1995 90 Quattro 20VT - 1987 Porsche 924S - 1979 Porsche 928
PAST
1993 Audi 90 CS Quattro - 1990 CQ - V8 - 1986 Audi Coupe GT - 1995.5 Audi S6 - 1994 Cabriolet - 1993 Audi V8 - 2013 A5 - 2011 A4 Avant - 1986 Maserati Biturbo Spyder
1995 90 Quattro 20VT - 1987 Porsche 924S - 1979 Porsche 928
PAST
1993 Audi 90 CS Quattro - 1990 CQ - V8 - 1986 Audi Coupe GT - 1995.5 Audi S6 - 1994 Cabriolet - 1993 Audi V8 - 2013 A5 - 2011 A4 Avant - 1986 Maserati Biturbo Spyder
Re: Your history of cars
Updating mine since I've had a few additions....
Age: 29
# of vehicles owned: 21 cars, 6 motorcycles
# of vehicles currently owned: 6 cars, 1 motorcycles
#18, the Merc was parted out
#3 motorcycle was parted
19.)
Car Year: 1986
Car Make: Audi
Car Model: Coupe GT
Car Color: Alpine White
Mod List: 7A swap, coilovers, euro headlights, red leather interior
Pics:
Where is it now: In the garage
20.)
Car Year: 1995
Car Make: Audi
Car Model: S6 Avant
Car Color: Green
Mod List: Mostly stock. FMIC, chip, LS2 coils, suspension, Boxster brakes, Stromung turboback exhaust, trailer hitch
Pics:
Where is it now: In the garage
21.)
Car Year: 1986
Car Make: Audi
Car Model: Coupe GT
Car Color: Alpine White
Mod List: Stock
Where is it now: In the garage
--Motorcycles--
1.) 1980 Honda CM400T -Sold
2.) 1993 Honda CBR600F2 -Sold
3.) 2005 Ducati Monster S2R800 -Parted
4.) 1983 Honda CB550SC -Sold
5.) 1990 Honda Hawk GT -Sold
6.) 2001 Ducati ST4 -Own
Age: 29
# of vehicles owned: 21 cars, 6 motorcycles
# of vehicles currently owned: 6 cars, 1 motorcycles
#18, the Merc was parted out
#3 motorcycle was parted
19.)
Car Year: 1986
Car Make: Audi
Car Model: Coupe GT
Car Color: Alpine White
Mod List: 7A swap, coilovers, euro headlights, red leather interior
Pics:
Where is it now: In the garage
20.)
Car Year: 1995
Car Make: Audi
Car Model: S6 Avant
Car Color: Green
Mod List: Mostly stock. FMIC, chip, LS2 coils, suspension, Boxster brakes, Stromung turboback exhaust, trailer hitch
Pics:
Where is it now: In the garage
21.)
Car Year: 1986
Car Make: Audi
Car Model: Coupe GT
Car Color: Alpine White
Mod List: Stock
Where is it now: In the garage
--Motorcycles--
1.) 1980 Honda CM400T -Sold
2.) 1993 Honda CBR600F2 -Sold
3.) 2005 Ducati Monster S2R800 -Parted
4.) 1983 Honda CB550SC -Sold
5.) 1990 Honda Hawk GT -Sold
6.) 2001 Ducati ST4 -Own
-Alex-
@vexartmedia @odd.cylinders @5cylinder_porsche
Odd Cylinders YouTube Page
1992 Porsche 968 (07K transplant in progress)
1983 Aud UrQ (MC1, GT2871R, IIc)
1985 Audi 4kq
2003 Audi S8 (Avus/Oxblood; DD; 6MT swap)
@vexartmedia @odd.cylinders @5cylinder_porsche
Odd Cylinders YouTube Page
1992 Porsche 968 (07K transplant in progress)
1983 Aud UrQ (MC1, GT2871R, IIc)
1985 Audi 4kq
2003 Audi S8 (Avus/Oxblood; DD; 6MT swap)
Re: Your history of cars
Age: 24
# of vehicles owned: 6 cars
# of vehicles currently owned: 3 cars
0.)
Car Year: 1986
Car Make: Volkswagen
Car Model: Golf GTI 8S
Pics: No longer have one
The car I was born with, spent all my youth with this car, this should've been my 1st car. My mother did 2 barrel rolls with it 1 year before I had my license (@420.000km)
Where is it now: Scraped
1.)
Car Year: 1986
Car Make: Peugeot
Car Model: 505 Turbo Injection (180hp)
Pics: No longer have one, here is one from the internet, same color, wheels, etc (mine was in worst shape though)
My uncle gave this to me ... One of the WORST CAR EVER to give to a freshly licensed car guy, WHAT A BLAST (huge turbo kick, awful handling), had a lot of good time in this car (unfortunately, as a Peugeot, when it came to reliability, well ...)
Where is it now: Some old guy (without internet) bought it from me a big big price, car's been parted since I think (@280.000km)
2.)
Car Year: ~1989
Car Make: BMW
Car Model: E30 316i
Pics: No longer have one, just imagine a Pink-reddish E30 euro beater
Bought this crap for 200€, with just a year of valid technical inspection. Had a lot of fun with this one, engine died at 0.99 year (@~300.000km)
Where is it now: Scraped
3.)
Car Year: 1994
Car Make: BMW
Car Model: E34 525TDS
Pics: No longer have one
Same as the car above, a beater, from the SAME guy, in almost the same condition. Less funny to drive than the E30 but I enjoyed the comfort & the smooth engine (+ the sound of the L6TD is fine).
Where is it now: Gearbox died almost a year after, the guy bought it back from me, replaced gearbox and sold it again, I assume it still runs, somewhere (@350.000km)
4.)
Car Year: 1991
Car Make: Audi
Car Model: 100 C3 Sport 2.3E
Pics:
Stock. I kind of daily drive it.
Where is it now: In my barn, waiting for some troubleshoot. (190.000km)
5.)
Car Year: 1983
Car Make: Audi
Car Model: 80 CD5S
Pics:
Front / Rear end (incl brakes,) from GT 2.2, Short gearbox from KE CGT, Weber 34 DAT Carb.
Where is it now: In my garage (~250 to 280.000km)
6.)
Car Year: 1995
Car Make: VW
Car Model: Golf III 1.9 TDI (1Z)
Pics: Do I really need to post one ? Pink-Reddish faded paint
Just a beater I bought for less than cheap, sat for 5 years in a backyard, a battery, some diesel, Brake & Clutch Master/Slave Cylinder replaced and it's up and running.
I just keep the engine in good shape, I'd like to swap the 1Z in a diesel B2 if I find one at a decent price.
Where is it now: In front of my house (418.000km)
# of vehicles owned: 6 cars
# of vehicles currently owned: 3 cars
0.)
Car Year: 1986
Car Make: Volkswagen
Car Model: Golf GTI 8S
Pics: No longer have one
The car I was born with, spent all my youth with this car, this should've been my 1st car. My mother did 2 barrel rolls with it 1 year before I had my license (@420.000km)
Where is it now: Scraped
1.)
Car Year: 1986
Car Make: Peugeot
Car Model: 505 Turbo Injection (180hp)
Pics: No longer have one, here is one from the internet, same color, wheels, etc (mine was in worst shape though)
My uncle gave this to me ... One of the WORST CAR EVER to give to a freshly licensed car guy, WHAT A BLAST (huge turbo kick, awful handling), had a lot of good time in this car (unfortunately, as a Peugeot, when it came to reliability, well ...)
Where is it now: Some old guy (without internet) bought it from me a big big price, car's been parted since I think (@280.000km)
2.)
Car Year: ~1989
Car Make: BMW
Car Model: E30 316i
Pics: No longer have one, just imagine a Pink-reddish E30 euro beater
Bought this crap for 200€, with just a year of valid technical inspection. Had a lot of fun with this one, engine died at 0.99 year (@~300.000km)
Where is it now: Scraped
3.)
Car Year: 1994
Car Make: BMW
Car Model: E34 525TDS
Pics: No longer have one
Same as the car above, a beater, from the SAME guy, in almost the same condition. Less funny to drive than the E30 but I enjoyed the comfort & the smooth engine (+ the sound of the L6TD is fine).
Where is it now: Gearbox died almost a year after, the guy bought it back from me, replaced gearbox and sold it again, I assume it still runs, somewhere (@350.000km)
4.)
Car Year: 1991
Car Make: Audi
Car Model: 100 C3 Sport 2.3E
Pics:
Stock. I kind of daily drive it.
Where is it now: In my barn, waiting for some troubleshoot. (190.000km)
5.)
Car Year: 1983
Car Make: Audi
Car Model: 80 CD5S
Pics:
Front / Rear end (incl brakes,) from GT 2.2, Short gearbox from KE CGT, Weber 34 DAT Carb.
Where is it now: In my garage (~250 to 280.000km)
6.)
Car Year: 1995
Car Make: VW
Car Model: Golf III 1.9 TDI (1Z)
Pics: Do I really need to post one ?
Pink-Reddish faded paintJust a beater I bought for less than cheap, sat for 5 years in a backyard, a battery, some diesel, Brake & Clutch Master/Slave Cylinder replaced and it's up and running.
I just keep the engine in good shape, I'd like to swap the 1Z in a diesel B2 if I find one at a decent price.
Where is it now: In front of my house (418.000km)
Re: Your history of cars
54 years old
This is from my thread's first page,
"I've been swapping drivetrains in and out of VW's for 35+ years; the bodies get rusted out or crashed and then it's find another good body & repeat. I've had been exclusive to VW's all this time save for 2 Chevy trucks and a few others; a '58 Apache and a '71 plow truck. I received my first beetle; a '62, for my 12th birthday(thanks Mom). It was my field car. I've owned over 20 beetles, 4 squarebacks, a fastback, a '65 kombi, 3 german rabbits, loved my diesel vanagon, with my favorite cars being the 4 Dashers.
I would put 250 to 300k on each and really preferred the VW B1 inline setup.I loved the German/A2s as well. The '85 Jetta diesel was 1 of the best cars VW ever made IMO; retired one @420k, 44 mpg every tank."
I've owned 54 vehicles in 42 years; driven half of them. I insist the 80q TDI is my favorite. It has what I need. All vehicles were made in West Germany except the trucks.
P.S.I also had 2 CJ2As, 2 '64+'69 Land Rovers.
Current:
99.5 Jetta
'89 80q
'91 80q TDI
2 BMW"s,'85 R80
This is from my thread's first page,
"I've been swapping drivetrains in and out of VW's for 35+ years; the bodies get rusted out or crashed and then it's find another good body & repeat. I've had been exclusive to VW's all this time save for 2 Chevy trucks and a few others; a '58 Apache and a '71 plow truck. I received my first beetle; a '62, for my 12th birthday(thanks Mom). It was my field car. I've owned over 20 beetles, 4 squarebacks, a fastback, a '65 kombi, 3 german rabbits, loved my diesel vanagon, with my favorite cars being the 4 Dashers.
I would put 250 to 300k on each and really preferred the VW B1 inline setup.I loved the German/A2s as well. The '85 Jetta diesel was 1 of the best cars VW ever made IMO; retired one @420k, 44 mpg every tank."
I've owned 54 vehicles in 42 years; driven half of them. I insist the 80q TDI is my favorite. It has what I need. All vehicles were made in West Germany except the trucks.
P.S.I also had 2 CJ2As, 2 '64+'69 Land Rovers.
Current:
99.5 Jetta
'89 80q
'91 80q TDI
2 BMW"s,'85 R80
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'91 80Q m-TDI DD 51.8 mpg-"the oil_can" http://www.theprojectpad.com/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=1529&start=175
'89 80Q shady 80
'99.5 Jetta TDI RC3e/Shine susp. 47-52 mpg
'85 BMW R80 (exploded diagram) next in line
'89 80Q shady 80
'99.5 Jetta TDI RC3e/Shine susp. 47-52 mpg
'85 BMW R80 (exploded diagram) next in line
Re: Your history of cars
Age: 26
# of vehicles owned: 20-25? Lotsa parts cars
# of vehicles currently owned: 3 cars
1.) 1987 Nissan 200sx - I autocrossed and tracked the shit out of this thing. It was SO slow. My 1.6 miata would DECIMATE it in a straight line. But I learned a lot and it built me into a much better and more competitive driver. At my first track day: (note that Corvette was BRAND NEW- like the first C6 I had ever seen... that makes me feel old :( )
2.) 1987 VW GTI - this is really the car that started it all. It's how I was introduced to the local VW/Audi scene where people were building crazy stuff (relatively). Through these people is how I met Dana, Cyrus, and essentially how I got my current job at Rennline as my boss Tom Ritt was also part of that group back in the day.
I still have this one and it's not going anywhere ever
In it's prime 2.0l 3A/8v 13:1, solid lifters, CIS etc. Eventually melted completely through 2 pistons on my way to college
3.)3-4 MK2's and MK3's... and a Fox? All brief and rarely/never driven
4.) 1990 Mazda Miata- I'm sure it's dead now it had 175K on it when I had it back in 2006-07 and had been rolled twice. I continued to beat this thing and we were pretty competitive in the local auto-x scene for a couple years. Was BEAT but was also probably the most fun car I've ever owned. Too bad I don't really fit in them :(
5.) 1990 G60 Corrado: Was a super clean driver, then the HG popped and I decided to turbo convert it with a cross flow head and digi 1. I did eventually get the car running enough for my first taste of boost and ended up trading it unfinished for #6
ABA head on PG block w/ 20vt manifold cut down, K26 and 944 intercooler. This was actually a pretty cool project, sad I never really finished it
6.)1989 Audi 200tqa: How I met you guys What started as a relatively clean 200tqa was my first standalone project and testbed for improving my skills. Went through several iterations, ran a 14.3 @97 with a bad misfire, I'm sure it would have run 13's if I could have pulled off a clean run. Ended up with a Holset/K26 hybrid on Megasquirt, was eventually parted :(
7.)A bunch of 200's... 2-3? Mostly parts cars, I also owned a 5 series BMW briefly, a Chevy Malibu I bought to flip.
8.) The best $500 5k ever- Bought on Megasquirt 1.01 (OG!) w/ 2 piece exhaust mani, H&R/Koni, Euro Lights 15psi and a lot of fun. Was worth more in parts than whole :(
9.) an MK4 I bought, drove a bit and flipped
10.) 2x B6 3.0l's- one is my current car, other got parted/scrapped. Current one is VEMS, HX35, tube manifold, intercooler from the 200, 870cc's Walbro 400, AEB pistons on SCATs, ARP head studs w/ 01E B6. Pretty solid combo.
I'M ON A BOAT
Then this thing which has destroyed me financially and is going to go away (still for a very healthy profit )
And I'm forgetting a bunch... But that was really fun!
# of vehicles owned: 20-25? Lotsa parts cars
# of vehicles currently owned: 3 cars
1.) 1987 Nissan 200sx - I autocrossed and tracked the shit out of this thing. It was SO slow. My 1.6 miata would DECIMATE it in a straight line. But I learned a lot and it built me into a much better and more competitive driver. At my first track day: (note that Corvette was BRAND NEW- like the first C6 I had ever seen... that makes me feel old :( )
2.) 1987 VW GTI - this is really the car that started it all. It's how I was introduced to the local VW/Audi scene where people were building crazy stuff (relatively). Through these people is how I met Dana, Cyrus, and essentially how I got my current job at Rennline as my boss Tom Ritt was also part of that group back in the day.
I still have this one and it's not going anywhere ever
In it's prime 2.0l 3A/8v 13:1, solid lifters, CIS etc. Eventually melted completely through 2 pistons on my way to college
3.)3-4 MK2's and MK3's... and a Fox? All brief and rarely/never driven
4.) 1990 Mazda Miata- I'm sure it's dead now it had 175K on it when I had it back in 2006-07 and had been rolled twice. I continued to beat this thing and we were pretty competitive in the local auto-x scene for a couple years. Was BEAT but was also probably the most fun car I've ever owned. Too bad I don't really fit in them :(
5.) 1990 G60 Corrado: Was a super clean driver, then the HG popped and I decided to turbo convert it with a cross flow head and digi 1. I did eventually get the car running enough for my first taste of boost and ended up trading it unfinished for #6
ABA head on PG block w/ 20vt manifold cut down, K26 and 944 intercooler. This was actually a pretty cool project, sad I never really finished it
6.)1989 Audi 200tqa: How I met you guys
What started as a relatively clean 200tqa was my first standalone project and testbed for improving my skills. Went through several iterations, ran a 14.3 @97 with a bad misfire, I'm sure it would have run 13's if I could have pulled off a clean run. Ended up with a Holset/K26 hybrid on Megasquirt, was eventually parted :(7.)A bunch of 200's... 2-3? Mostly parts cars, I also owned a 5 series BMW briefly, a Chevy Malibu I bought to flip.
8.) The best $500 5k ever- Bought on Megasquirt 1.01 (OG!) w/ 2 piece exhaust mani, H&R/Koni, Euro Lights 15psi and a lot of fun. Was worth more in parts than whole :(
9.) an MK4 I bought, drove a bit and flipped
10.) 2x B6 3.0l's- one is my current car, other got parted/scrapped. Current one is VEMS, HX35, tube manifold, intercooler from the 200, 870cc's Walbro 400, AEB pistons on SCATs, ARP head studs w/ 01E B6. Pretty solid combo.
I'M ON A BOAT
Then this thing which has destroyed me financially and is going to go away (still for a very healthy profit
)And I'm forgetting a bunch... But that was really fun!
-Shawn C.
2001 S4 6spd Avant blk/blk - stock daily
2002 01E B6 A4 Built FYF, Built 1.8T, HX35 ~330whp
1989 MC-1 200 Avant- MS1 -Gone but will never forget her lessons
1987 5ktq Sedan - Best $500 beater ever
2001 S4 6spd Avant blk/blk - stock daily
2002 01E B6 A4 Built FYF, Built 1.8T, HX35 ~330whp
1989 MC-1 200 Avant- MS1 -Gone but will never forget her lessons
1987 5ktq Sedan - Best $500 beater ever
Re: Your history of cars
In order for them to make the list I had them for at least a year and drove them (for at least a year)... I had numerous flips and purchases to bang with Nitrous (most fun was a 1965 for panel van - lived for 3 weeks with a 200 HP plate kit! before it overheated and caught on fire.
Yes I used to have a nitrous fill station and buy it in bulk.
9 bikes and 24 vehicles and some other toys.
Bikes
1) 1980 KX 80
2) 1976 Honda CB 500
3) 1982 GPZ 1000R Eddie Lawson replica (factory) regret selling this still.
4)1984 GPZ 1100 - fuel injected / nitrous
5) 1986 KX 250
6) 1987 KX 250
7) 1989 KX 500
8) 1990 ZX 11
9) 2000 ZX 12r
Cars
1) 1976 Oldsmobile Omega 260 Olds V8 - least powerful vehicle I have ever owned but it did teach me to drive smooth.
2) 1967 Pontiac Firebird - Longest car I ever owned. Ended up with 600 HP (in 1990), Doug Nash 5 speed, 4 wheel disc brakes and 16 inch tires. It was way ahead of it's time - most guys were tubbing their cars doing the pro street thing but useless street cars. Sold it after 20 years due to lack of storage space...
3) 1974 Datsun B210 - Rally beater
4) 1970 F100, 302 4 speed, dirt bike hauler / beater
5) 1971 Plymout Valiant - winter beater
6) 1992 Chevrolet 4X4 sport 1/2 ton - nitrous
7) 1993 Dodge AWD Stealth Twin Turbo - Nitrous - 500 HP
8) 1995 Dodge AWD Stealth Twin Turbo - No rear wheel steer, Turbos and intercoolers 500 HP
9) 1990 Jeep Cherokee
10) 1992 Jeep Cherokee Ltd.
11) 1995 F 150 4X4 regular cab longbox - 450,000 miles in 5 years, one clutch, one transmission
12) 2000 Dodge 4X4 extended cab
13) 2003 Dodge 4X4 Quad cab
14) 2003 Ford Expedition
15) 2007 Ford Expedition
16) 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Still in the stable - not in order of purchase
17) 2007 Dodge 3500 4X4 Cummins
18) 2010 Dodge 4X4 Quad cab - Supercharged - 650 HP and 9 transmissions later I put it back to stock... still my daily winter driver.
19) 2012 Polaris Rzr XP 900
20) 2003 Audi RS6
21) 1991 Audi Coupe eS2 - Super clean 01E 6 speed - http://www.20v.org/s2/home.html
22) 1990 Audi Coupe AAN conversion - Afterthoughts old car
23) 2010 Mazda CX9
24) 2010 Jeep Unlimited
25) 2007 Jeep CRD Liberty - transplanting this into a Hagglund BV 206
Yes I used to have a nitrous fill station and buy it in bulk.
9 bikes and 24 vehicles and some other toys.
Bikes
1) 1980 KX 80
2) 1976 Honda CB 500
3) 1982 GPZ 1000R Eddie Lawson replica (factory) regret selling this still.
4)1984 GPZ 1100 - fuel injected / nitrous
5) 1986 KX 250
6) 1987 KX 250
7) 1989 KX 500
8) 1990 ZX 11
9) 2000 ZX 12r
Cars
1) 1976 Oldsmobile Omega 260 Olds V8 - least powerful vehicle I have ever owned but it did teach me to drive smooth.
2) 1967 Pontiac Firebird - Longest car I ever owned. Ended up with 600 HP (in 1990), Doug Nash 5 speed, 4 wheel disc brakes and 16 inch tires. It was way ahead of it's time - most guys were tubbing their cars doing the pro street thing but useless street cars. Sold it after 20 years due to lack of storage space...
3) 1974 Datsun B210 - Rally beater
4) 1970 F100, 302 4 speed, dirt bike hauler / beater
5) 1971 Plymout Valiant - winter beater
6) 1992 Chevrolet 4X4 sport 1/2 ton - nitrous
7) 1993 Dodge AWD Stealth Twin Turbo - Nitrous - 500 HP
8) 1995 Dodge AWD Stealth Twin Turbo - No rear wheel steer, Turbos and intercoolers 500 HP
9) 1990 Jeep Cherokee
10) 1992 Jeep Cherokee Ltd.
11) 1995 F 150 4X4 regular cab longbox - 450,000 miles in 5 years, one clutch, one transmission
12) 2000 Dodge 4X4 extended cab
13) 2003 Dodge 4X4 Quad cab
14) 2003 Ford Expedition
15) 2007 Ford Expedition
16) 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Still in the stable - not in order of purchase
17) 2007 Dodge 3500 4X4 Cummins
18) 2010 Dodge 4X4 Quad cab - Supercharged - 650 HP and 9 transmissions later I put it back to stock... still my daily winter driver.
19) 2012 Polaris Rzr XP 900
20) 2003 Audi RS6
21) 1991 Audi Coupe eS2 - Super clean 01E 6 speed - http://www.20v.org/s2/home.html
22) 1990 Audi Coupe AAN conversion - Afterthoughts old car
23) 2010 Mazda CX9
24) 2010 Jeep Unlimited
25) 2007 Jeep CRD Liberty - transplanting this into a Hagglund BV 206