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  • #31
    Talking Clio, 306, and Escort. But I actually want a RWD... hmm...

    I always wanted a JP car but my gf doesn't like them.
    Anyway, need to see how much I have in the bank!
    P4 Northwood 1.8GHz@2.7GHz 1.65V Albatron PX845PEV Pro
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    • #32
      Who in the name of GOD would hot rod a Renault or Peugeot motor unless it had a Lotus body on it?

      (I raced in a Lotus Europa ages ago, but doubt if my right leg would fit in one now!)

      Dr. Mordrid
      Last edited by Dr Mordrid; 30 May 2003, 13:55.
      Dr. Mordrid
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      I carry a gun because I can't throw a rock 1,250 fps

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      • #33
        WyWyWyWy: don't do it man!! Car modding is destroying my life!! TRUST me man, once you get into car modding, its HARD to stop. I've already spent over $4000 in the past 3 months (money I don't have, HELLO Visa/Credit Line), and I have plans to spend a few more grand before the summer is over. RUN AWAY from car modding!! Save yourself!! Is there a "modoholics anonymous" I could join?
        Bart

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        • #34
          If you don't have a car now, I'm assuming - or is that wrong to do - that you don't need one or wouldn't mind it having down time occasionally. Look for an old muscle car, or even a relatively new muscle car. They can be had for pretty cheap and you can rebuild most of what they have in them with a little bit of elbow greese, junkyard shopping, and cussing.

          I don't know if you have already discovered it, but http://auto.howstuffworks.com/ has some pretty basic stuff for cars that you might be interested in reading.

          Dr. M - How the hell could a honda on 'roids sound good!

          No offense people, but modding fwd for 25 - 30, even 100 hp just seems like a waste to me. I would just assume that if you're buyin a fwd car, your gonna be usin it for a daily driver and crap like that. Why not spend the money you'd spend on body kits, fart-can exhausts and spoilers - don't flame me, I know SOME people actually put real things on those cars, but in LA most people don't - a second car that you can make some real power with. I see these shows on the speed channel about body kits and what nots that go for like, 400, 500 bucks or more (some less), 500+ bucks on rims (easily!), exhaust kits for similar prices, blah blah blah - and for that price, you can buy an entire different car that can sit in your garage for a long time until you finally get it fixed up, but it will blow the "daily driver" out of the water.

          Maybe it's just me.

          Oh, and take the Rock's advice Avoid stereo's as a money losing habit too...
          "The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and all science. He to whom this emotion is a stranger, who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead: His eyes are closed"
          --- Albert Einstein


          "Drag racing is for people that don't know how to brake and downshift at the same time."

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          • #35
            Originally posted by Muad'Dib
            Dr. M - How the hell could a honda on 'roids sound good!

            No offense people, but modding fwd for 25 - 30, even 100 hp just seems like a waste to me.
            1. 1. with an Abarth exhaust a Sears lawn tractor would sound good

            2. you can get up to 400 BHP or more (lots more if you have enough money) with a full shot rebuild in a compact car. Imagine that in an Accord or Civic SI

            Dr. Mordrid
            Last edited by Dr Mordrid; 1 June 2003, 15:59.
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            An elephant is a mouse built to government specifications.

            I carry a gun because I can't throw a rock 1,250 fps

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            • #36
              Originally posted by Dr Mordrid
              1. with an Abarth exhaust a Sears lawn tractor would sound good


              Originally posted by Dr Mordrid
              2. you can get up to 400 BHP or more (lots more if you have enough money) with a full shot rebuild in a compact car. Imagine that in an Accord or Civic SI
              With that kind of money, imo it'd be better to buy different car. But I didn't know they could pull off that kind of power. Thanks
              "The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and all science. He to whom this emotion is a stranger, who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead: His eyes are closed"
              --- Albert Einstein


              "Drag racing is for people that don't know how to brake and downshift at the same time."

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              • #37
                To further scare this man away from car modding, this is what I've spent since I bought my car (2002 BMW 320i sedan):

                Tints - $200CDN
                Clear turn signals (front/rear/sidemarkers) - $650CDN
                18 x 8.5" Breyton Magic rims/235-40-18 tires - $3000CDN used
                Carbon Fibre interior trim - $400USD
                Carbon Fibre shift knob & ebrake handle - $220USD
                High Performance brake pads - $220CDN
                C.A.I. - $225CDN
                Sports Package springs - $440CDN for springs, $465CDN for install

                Its an addiction like no other, and I've done drugs so trust me I know. Worst part: your NEVER done/satisfied. Now I'm looking at a new M3-look front bumper ($900+tax/shipping for the parts, $400-$600 to get it painted, $300-$500 for install), maybe a new exhaust (roughly $700USD for a decent one), etc. SOMEONE SHOOT ME OR SOMETHING!!!! Don't get into this crap man! SAVE YOURSELF!!
                Bart

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                • #38
                  Originally posted by The Rock
                  To further scare this man away from car modding, this is what I've spent since I bought my car (2002 BMW 320i sedan):

                  Tints - $200CDN
                  Clear turn signals (front/rear/sidemarkers) - $650CDN
                  18 x 8.5" Breyton Magic rims/235-40-18 tires - $3000CDN used
                  Carbon Fibre interior trim - $400USD
                  Carbon Fibre shift knob & ebrake handle - $220USD
                  High Performance brake pads - $220CDN
                  C.A.I. - $225CDN
                  Sports Package springs - $440CDN for springs, $465CDN for install

                  Its an addiction like no other, and I've done drugs so trust me I know. Worst part: your NEVER done/satisfied. Now I'm looking at a new M3-look front bumper ($900+tax/shipping for the parts, $400-$600 to get it painted, $300-$500 for install), maybe a new exhaust (roughly $700USD for a decent one), etc. SOMEONE SHOOT ME OR SOMETHING!!!! Don't get into this crap man! SAVE YOURSELF!!
                  Translation = $42.97 American
                  "The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and all science. He to whom this emotion is a stranger, who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead: His eyes are closed"
                  --- Albert Einstein


                  "Drag racing is for people that don't know how to brake and downshift at the same time."

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                  • #39
                    You have no Idea what modding a car costs, until you decide to actually compete.
                    Thank the Lord I have an understanding wife and a decent income.
                    Yeah, well I'm gonna build my own lunar space lander! With blackjack aaaaannd Hookers! Actually, forget the space lander, and the blackjack. Ahhhh forget the whole thing!

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                    • #40
                      GT40: I know. Its crazy expensive, especially on BMWs. Fox Marketing is sponsoring 2 guys from another forum I post on (www.e46fanatics.com). Check out this modded M3:

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                      http://www.foxmarketing.net/johnsbmw.htm


                      That is one amazing BEAST of a showcar.
                      Bart

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