Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Def Ini-D tax got em good. Funny part is, these ppl who buys it don't know much it cost to keep this thing running. I know a guy who spent well over $45k to restore to a stock form. Even modding it, looking at $10k to get things looking good & actually running again (even w stock 4AG). From there, they find out how underpower & uncomfortable to drive daily.

With that said, I still love AE86. Just Cost/Fun, I prefer the twin or other cars more.

There is far more want then practical need for me. I know I could probably get another beater twin that would far outperform it to drive for as much as I will likely have in this car if I end up with it. But I am in the position in my life that I can afford such things so why not.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

My take on prank is this "Every action have consequences."

Oh I agree, as long as the consequences are sized to fit the crime. Not sure that is the case any longer. Most of what I may have been involved with caused little real damage or money to undo. I'm also not saying I did a LOT of pranks, most of the stuff I was involved with was more like "what were you thinking" type actions than real pranks.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

There is far more want then practical need for me. I know I could probably get another beater twin that would far outperform it to drive for as much as I will likely have in this car if I end up with it. But I am in the position in my life that I can afford such things so why not.

Get MR2! lol

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Get MR2! lol

Not really a fan of them.


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[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

Not really a fan of them.


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Which is kinda surprising, but why?

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

A 2k 86 around here is a mostly non running rust bucket. Even beaters are 4-5k. They have fallen victim to their own popularity as well as the "drift tax."

I've found myself slowly drifting towards the James May "I don't like old cars, its time to move on" club. I would really like a MODERN car that looked like a '69 Camaro SS/RS or an '85 Toyota MR2, but I don't think I want an original one any longer.

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Which is kinda surprising, but why?

I think they are cool, just not really a car that has ever interested me that much. Which is kinda funny cause even a second gen performance wise is a pretty good car. I've just never really been interested in them

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

I've found myself slowly drifting towards the James May "I don't like old cars, its time to move on" club. I would really like a MODERN car that looked like a '69 Camaro SS/RS or an '85 Toyota MR2, but I don't think I want an original one any longer.

Totally understand what you mean. Old cars are not as fun as people think they are.

My BRZ just isn't that fun on the street anymore unless I am being an ass. I'd just like something simple, fuel injected, that is DD'able if a want, and has low limits if I want to do a fun drive without worrying about speeds getting dumb. But I also want that nostalgia box ticked. I won't have a particularly long commute when I get into my new place, about 22 miles, and it can be all twisty backroads if I want. I also don't need this to be a reliable comfortable car for day to day, I have other vehicles for that.


Edit: Oh, and I have never seen Initial D

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

Edit: Oh, and I have never seen Initial D

Hah, yea, me either. Well, not completely true. I did watch the first couple of episodes of it when I first got the MotorTrend streaming service (now unsubscribed).

The problem was it was in Japanese and subtitled. I have never mastered the art of watching a subtitled show and actually WATCHing it rather than reading it. What I ended up doing was making up the story in my head as I watched the video and ignored the subtitles. So, it ended up being as if the show was about Japanese Americans who lived in the Southern US, and sounded like they were on "Kazoku of Hazard" complete with Southern accents. It was entertaining but I think a lot was lost in translation.

(hope that isn't racist, it was the closest thing I could think of to "Duke" in Japan).

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

I think they are cool, just not really a car that has ever interested me that much. Which is kinda funny cause even a second gen performance wise is a pretty good car. I've just never really been interested in them

Edit: Oh, and I have never seen Initial D

I used to don't care for MR2... but after test drive one of friend's MR-S, I like em. W20 def have more mod options, but W30 can be a hellova fun track car without breaking a bank.

As for the Ini-D, you watched it, great. You didn't watch, great. Don't think, it's a gearhead bible vid, but def worth watching it once and call it good... skip love and drama part. Hell just watch the trilogy movies will cut to the chase.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Spuds

And drag racing

meh

[ls1ac]

My cousin bought a restomod 62 corvette. current suspension and engine. Easy to start and drive around. Kind of the best of both worlds. Problem was it was not high performance and it cost a bundle.
Still a fun drive around.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by ls1ac

My cousin bought a restomod 62 corvette. current suspension and engine. Easy to start and drive around. Kind of the best of both worlds. Problem was it was not high performance and it cost a bundle.
Still a fun drive around.

That reminds me of this one... of course, this is Mustang and all

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Hah, yea, me either. Well, not completely true. I did watch the first couple of episodes of it when I first got the MotorTrend streaming service (now unsubscribed).

The problem was it was in Japanese and subtitled. I have never mastered the art of watching a subtitled show and actually WATCHing it rather than reading it. What I ended up doing was making up the story in my head as I watched the video and ignored the subtitles. So, it ended up being as if the show was about Japanese Americans who lived in the Southern US, and sounded like they were on "Kazoku of Hazard" complete with Southern accents. It was entertaining but I think a lot was lost in translation.

(hope that isn't racist, it was the closest thing I could think of to "Duke" in Japan).

Nah, you pretty much got it lol.

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by ls1ac

My cousin bought a restomod 62 corvette. current suspension and engine. Easy to start and drive around. Kind of the best of both worlds. Problem was it was not high performance and it cost a bundle.
Still a fun drive around.

My aunts second husband has his Belair setup as a budget resto mod. Retro air, power steering, power brakes, replaced carb with one of the FI tech fuel injection kits. It still over heats in slow traffic though. He needs to get a better fan setup on it but it is a pretty cool driver.