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Old 11-27-2006, 01:37 AM   #1
Favorite import car?
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I Drive: Audi A4 S

My Project: 190E
What is your favorite import car?

Mine is an easy choice....the Mazda RX-7.
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Old 11-27-2006, 01:44 AM   #2
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I Drive: C6, M3, Jeeps-JK TJ YJ CJ

My Project: new house, shop and wife!
Well, I've always been partial to the Euros, on two and four wheels.
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Old 11-27-2006, 01:46 AM   #3
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I Drive: Audi A4 S

My Project: 190E
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Well, I've always been partial to the Euros, on two and four wheels.
Let's see some pics of your M3!
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Old 11-27-2006, 01:57 AM   #4
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I Drive: C6, M3, Jeeps-JK TJ YJ CJ

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I'll get some up this week. Let's see yours too!
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Old 11-27-2006, 02:05 AM   #5
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I Drive: 1989 mazda 626, project 180sx
my baby...being my 1991 nissan 240sx...converted to JDM 1994-1998 type X spec...i still got alot of work to do and need to get a couple updated pics sinse i've got all the glass back in it...









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Old 11-27-2006, 02:07 AM   #6
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I Drive: Audi A4 S

My Project: 190E
awesome pics! keep us updated on the project, please.
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Old 11-27-2006, 02:08 AM   #7
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I Drive: 1989 mazda 626, project 180sx
theres more pics of it in earlier stages on my myspace page...
http://www.myspace.com/sr20det180sx
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Old 11-27-2006, 10:02 AM   #8
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I Drive: 1990 Accord EX

My Project: 1990 Accord EX
you guys are gonna think I'm crazy but either a Lexus IS300 with the lexus Gray finish(forgot the specific name of the paint color) or a 99 honda accord ex v6 coupe (gunmetal gray of course). Sick sick stuff man.
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Old 11-27-2006, 10:39 AM   #9
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I Drive: Depends on the day...

My Project: '47 Crosley roundside pickup
I don't think you're crazy, that IS300 is a sweet looking machine..

I am partial to German engineered cars..

Love our '06 GTI.
I really miss my 911S....bad!
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Old 11-27-2006, 11:44 AM   #10
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I Drive: C6, M3, Jeeps-JK TJ YJ CJ

My Project: new house, shop and wife!
Didnt know you had a 911 Mark, way cool. Have any pics of it?
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Old 11-27-2006, 11:50 AM   #11
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I Drive: BMW E30

My Project: 03 BMW 530i
My favorite import is the 2002-2003 BMW M5.

Japanese market would have been owned by my old Integra Type-R, but I hated the fact it was a FWD. RWD would have made it a legend.

Awesome looking ride, misfit. It's coming together!
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Old 11-27-2006, 11:53 AM   #12
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Didnt know you had a 911 Mark, way cool. Have any pics of it?
I have plenty of pics...just no digital ones...guess I'm gonna have to learn how this "scan" doohicky works huh???:D
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Old 11-27-2006, 11:58 AM   #13
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I Drive: 2006 Yamaha R6, 1991 nissan 180sx, 95 neon sport beater

My Project: Pulled the sr20det for the second time and winter modding time
I like my 91 nissan 180sx but it's too loud and rough of a ride to be my favorite overall. There are just too many amazing imports. In a sub 50k vehicle I love the Evo 9 MR and the r34 skylines. Latley i've been looking for a new car for my wife and 02+ Audi S4's fit the bill along with the Volvo S60R's. A good combination of easily attainable 300 hp with a chip and luxury.
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Old 11-27-2006, 12:36 PM   #14
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I like my 91 nissan 180sx but it's too loud and rough of a ride to be my favorite overall. There are just too many amazing imports. In a sub 50k vehicle I love the Evo 9 MR and the r34 skylines. Latley i've been looking for a new car for my wife and 02+ Audi S4's fit the bill along with the Volvo S60R's. A good combination of easily attainable 300 hp with a chip and luxury.
The S-4 is a fantastic machine....I prefer the later model with the V-8, but the 2.7 twin turbo goes pretty good too...
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Old 11-27-2006, 12:51 PM   #15
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I Drive: nothing of intrest yet

My Project: to get something of intrest
Misfit great color!
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Old 11-27-2006, 01:57 PM   #16
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The S-4 is a fantastic machine....I prefer the later model with the V-8, but the 2.7 twin turbo goes pretty good too...
Yea, I'm still tempted to get that rs4.

All-wheel drive and 4 door practicality ( that's what I keep telling myself anyways )
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Old 11-27-2006, 02:06 PM   #17
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I Drive: 2006 Yamaha R6, 1991 nissan 180sx, 95 neon sport beater

My Project: Pulled the sr20det for the second time and winter modding time
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Yea, I'm still tempted to get that rs4.

All-wheel drive and 4 door practicality ( that's what I keep telling myself anyways )
I'd go rs4 too if i had the cash. S4 with 10k into it would be quite the daily driver.
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Old 11-27-2006, 05:23 PM   #18
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Going to have to say my '91 Toyota truck. :p
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Old 11-27-2006, 05:50 PM   #19
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gotta go with my ///M3, as my only other import was a civc hehe
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Old 11-27-2006, 06:38 PM   #20
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I Drive: 1989 mazda 626, project 180sx
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Misfit great color!
the pictures do the color no justice...i added a shit load of gold pearl to the batch when i made the paint...get it out in the sunlight and it really jumps out at you...thanks for the input this project has taken alot of my spare time..haha...the front end was alittle fuckered but got it all straitened out on the frame rack and squared away...
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Old 11-27-2006, 06:39 PM   #21
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I Drive: 1989 mazda 626, project 180sx
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I like my 91 nissan 180sx but it's too loud and rough of a ride to be my favorite overall. There are just too many amazing imports. In a sub 50k vehicle I love the Evo 9 MR and the r34 skylines. Latley i've been looking for a new car for my wife and 02+ Audi S4's fit the bill along with the Volvo S60R's. A good combination of easily attainable 300 hp with a chip and luxury.
andrew did you ever get your idle figured out? i got to thinking about it and have you had your igniter checked out or did you buy a brand new one when you did your SR swap?
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Old 11-27-2006, 08:45 PM   #22
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I Drive: 2006 Yamaha R6, 1991 nissan 180sx, 95 neon sport beater

My Project: Pulled the sr20det for the second time and winter modding time
Ben the timing chain is stretched. It idles perfectly but once it revs to 1500-2,000 rpms the timing chain was slapping on the guide. I had a small leak out of my front cover as well so I pulled the engine/tranny last night and I'm goign to re-gasket the engine and replace the timing chain/tensioner/guides as my winter project while the roads are too slick for the 1.5 way limited slip and the r6.
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Old 11-27-2006, 09:52 PM   #23
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I Drive: 1989 mazda 626, project 180sx
awsome...i still wanna see that thing..haha
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Old 11-27-2006, 10:55 PM   #24
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I Drive: 2001 Grand Cherokee

My Project: My house
Any M5
Any M3
new 2007 335 is awesome
Big fan of the Integra Type R
3rd Gen RX-7 is pretty cool too
oh and the 3.0Si Z4 roadster
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Old 11-28-2006, 01:35 PM   #25
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^^ yay for typie!

obv a favourite, but i'm biased

and in no particular order
mkiv supra
fd rx7
m3 (any gen)
lotus elise
miata (90+, not the new ugly ones)
ae86 corolla
s2000
sti
evo mr
...
anything italian :) :)
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Old 11-28-2006, 01:39 PM   #26
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I Drive: You're mom and sister wild...at the same time

My Project: Getting enough money for an M3
one import, favorite....if I could only have one car, probably an STi. If I had several, a 993 turbo would kick serious ass.
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Old 12-11-2006, 01:19 AM   #27
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I Drive: V70 T5

My Project: Buying a newer model V70R
Volvo V70 series in general, I like the evolvement of the 850 body as well as the current style.

I have a 98 T5, and I love it. Comfy, safe, handles pretty good, light (dry = only 3700lb), the cops never look twice unless you are WAY over the limit. And the thing is surprisingly fast, stock. I have blown away a few 'faster' cars with it because it is such a sleeper.

Wanting to get a current generation V70R though, I will lower it probably 1", and put some goodies from IPD on it, that would be my favorite attainable import for me.
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Old 12-11-2006, 09:21 AM   #28
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I Drive: Depends on the day...

My Project: '47 Crosley roundside pickup
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Didnt know you had a 911 Mark, way cool. Have any pics of it?
Ok Kevin...now that I have figured out how to run this scanner thingamubob...I rounded up a few pics. Not the best ones...couldn't find those. But these will do.

1977 911S. Stock except for Borla exhaust, Carerra chain tensioners, pop-off valve, Momo steering wheel....thats all I can remember.

I wish I'd have never sold this car. It had 22K one owner miles on it when I bought it. 33K when I sold it. It was flawless. Absolutely perfect. Stupid. Just plain stupid.





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Old 12-11-2006, 12:13 PM   #29
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I Drive: 03 E46
My Fav import is Honda/Acura...yeah..i know...

My Current ride
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Old 12-11-2006, 10:14 PM   #30
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I Drive: You're mom and sister wild...at the same time

My Project: Getting enough money for an M3
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I wish I'd have never sold this car. It had 22K one owner miles on it when I bought it. 33K when I sold it. It was flawless. Absolutely perfect. Stupid. Just plain stupid.
Ah, you're a low mile guy. My dad has a 1970 911T (there's no Touring about it anymore) that we figured out had over 300K on the chassis now, and has yet to lose a wash and shine competition (unless you're showing old racecars on the eastcoast, you can't win a concours).

Way cool car



In Portland for the PCA Porsche Parade 06



Just a few already in my photobucket.
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Old 12-12-2006, 01:06 AM   #31
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I Drive: 96 240SX 90 300ZXTT

My Project: 96 240SX with Full JIC FLT-A2 Susension, Sr20DET, 300ZX brake kit, etc
Twin Turbo 300ZXs, G35 Coupes, R32,33, and 34 GTR Skylines,
240s with a good LSD and turbo, Oh yeah, did I mention TTZs?
This is a great sight to leave someone with at 150+ Especially the
600cc bikes that think they can top you, as you walk off of them at 155ish.
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Old 12-12-2006, 01:55 AM   #32
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I Drive: C6, M3, Jeeps-JK TJ YJ CJ

My Project: new house, shop and wife!
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1977 911S. Stock except for Borla exhaust, Carerra chain tensioners, pop-off valve, Momo steering wheel....thats all I can remember.
Thanks for posting those, very nice!

I'll be down to KTM after the holidays, I'll stop in and we can BS about old cars, bikes, women etc....:D
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Old 12-13-2006, 02:25 PM   #33
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My Fav import is Honda/Acura...yeah..i know...

My Current ride
Good lookin' car, Mookie.
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Old 12-13-2006, 08:34 PM   #34
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I Drive: 03 E46
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Good lookin' car, Mookie.


Thx, its my baby for now

I had a brand new Acura Rsx Type S but sold it : (
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Old 12-14-2006, 10:54 AM   #35
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Just about any late model Subaru. Those cars are genius. We just bought a new Forester (Yeah, yeah, shut up.) it's fun to drive and keeps my wife happy.
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Old 12-14-2006, 11:22 AM   #36
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I Drive: 2003 Mustang 3.8l 5spd

My Project: Mustang, Bandit
My favorite has got to be the Lotus Elise. I'm not big on any of the Japanese cars except for the likes of the Skyline, Supras, and any of the Z's. Maybe the older MR2's also.
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Old 12-16-2006, 01:46 PM   #37
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I Drive: V70 T5

My Project: Buying a newer model V70R
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Volvo V70 series in general, I like the evolvement of the 850 body as well as the current style.

I have a 98 T5, and I love it. Comfy, safe, handles pretty good, light (dry = only 3700lb), the cops never look twice unless you are WAY over the limit. And the thing is surprisingly fast, stock. I have blown away a few 'faster' cars with it because it is such a sleeper.

Wanting to get a current generation V70R though, I will lower it probably 1", and put some goodies from IPD on it, that would be my favorite attainable import for me.
Well unfortunately it looks like I will be getting a another Volvo sooner rather than later.

Coming home from Whistler yesterday traffic stopped fast in front of me, I stopped fine, just had time to sit back and relax when 2003 Lincoln Navigator smashed into us.
Totalled the car, luckily we were in a Volvo;) Today I am a little sore in my neck an upper back, but considering the impact force I am not doing to bad.

We had the back of the car filled almost to the roof with ski gear and other stuff, but because of the built-in cargo retention net that goes from the back of the rear seats and hooks into the roof, nothing flwe forward at all.


The damage:
Blew out the rear window, crushed the rear load floor a bit, smashed the liftgate so there is no way it is going to open. Smashed the passenger side rear window, and partially stuck the rear passenger door closed. The roofline on the pasenger side is bent down as a result of absorbing the impact.

We had some glass all over the interior, but nobody ended up hurt. Luckily the kids weren't with us at the time. It was my wife, and my friend and his wife that had gone skiing with us, nobody was injured other than being a little stiff and sore.


I will try and post pics within the next day or two.
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Old 12-16-2006, 11:17 PM   #38
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I Drive: You're mom and sister wild...at the same time

My Project: Getting enough money for an M3
that sucks. were they insured? have you found out if it's an official total or not yet?
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Old 12-17-2006, 02:25 PM   #39
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I Drive: 96 240SX 90 300ZXTT

My Project: 96 240SX with Full JIC FLT-A2 Susension, Sr20DET, 300ZX brake kit, etc
I heart Volvos. I just sold my 03 S60
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Old 12-18-2006, 03:35 AM   #40
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I Drive: BMW 323is | 69 Chevelle SS 427 | R1 | R6
I miss my acura integra :( Sucker had like 170K on it, never drank a DROP of oil and i dang near, or DID redline her at least 5 times a day. I beat the crap outta this car, and it just never broke. EVER. Never even replaced a battery. Dumbest mistake EVER to let this car go for what i did. I'd give my bimmer away anyday to get this car back. Its in auburn/kent somewhere. *sigh*

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