What was your previous car?
#1103
Rotors-over-pistons
Same here, didn't even drive stick until I bought my 8 as my first car. Loved it, learned in it, I let those around me have their "I hated my first car" story, I avoided that and went for the best.
#1106
Registered
Well this is my 1st post here. I just recently sold this car and I am using the money to buy an RX8:
-1988 Pontiac Fiero GT
I owned this car for over 12 years and put a lot of time money and fabwork into her.
The drivetrain is a custom-setup consisting of a series-II 3800 V6 engine with a custom turbo setup.
I have run a best of 11.367 and trapped 121.50mph in the 1/4 mile. And even with that, I could still get over 26mpg. It was also pretty bulletproof as I had put of 45 quarter mile passes on the car with virtually no issues.
Here's some pics:
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The powertrain:
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Here's a link to a video of me beating a C6 Corvette Z06 in the 1/4 mile:
[youtube]4tc6Tln6l9I[/youtube]
-1988 Pontiac Fiero GT
I owned this car for over 12 years and put a lot of time money and fabwork into her.
The drivetrain is a custom-setup consisting of a series-II 3800 V6 engine with a custom turbo setup.
I have run a best of 11.367 and trapped 121.50mph in the 1/4 mile. And even with that, I could still get over 26mpg. It was also pretty bulletproof as I had put of 45 quarter mile passes on the car with virtually no issues.
Here's some pics:
![Name: Fieromotorstadt3.jpg
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![Name: FieroZZP1.jpg
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The powertrain:
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Here's a link to a video of me beating a C6 Corvette Z06 in the 1/4 mile:
[youtube]4tc6Tln6l9I[/youtube]
#1109
My last car was a 2004 Pontiac Grand Am GT with the SC/T Performance Appearance Package. Had some problems but it was a little bit of fun. Nothing at all compared to the '8. Not to mention the Grand Am was Pontiac's best selling model so they are EVERYWHERE. I love being unique now.
#1110
Brett Cov
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I was driving a 2002 Lexus IS300. Loved this car and its engine. I would have kept it but someone stole it, took it to Tijuana, sawed off the back and welded a new rear end to it...
But i have to say i am happy that i got my wankle.. its the most fun i can have with 1.3 liters
But i have to say i am happy that i got my wankle.. its the most fun i can have with 1.3 liters
#1113
94' Subaru Legacy
92' Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX - Modded with Evo turbo etc.
04' Dodge Neon - Yeah. Never again.
05' Shinka
I will seriously cry when there are no more '8's.. What's next Mazda?
92' Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX - Modded with Evo turbo etc.
04' Dodge Neon - Yeah. Never again.
05' Shinka
I will seriously cry when there are no more '8's.. What's next Mazda?
#1115
1. 91 GMC Jimmy
2. 92 DA Acura integra coupe
3.92 Toyota tercel
4.91 buick riviera 2 door
5. 91 EF honda civic
6. 05 Mazda rx8
2. 92 DA Acura integra coupe
3.92 Toyota tercel
4.91 buick riviera 2 door
5. 91 EF honda civic
6. 05 Mazda rx8
Last edited by allaboutmoney; 09-21-2011 at 10:30 PM. Reason: error
#1116
Senior Member
Here's a list of the cars I've had...
1. 97 Honda Civic DX
2. 98 Honda Civic DX
3. 94 Acura Integra LS (This is actually my gf's car now)
4. 98 Chevy Lumina
5. 04 Acura RSX
5. 10 Jeep Patriot
6. 04 Mazda RX-8 (Current)
I'm planning on getting a winter beater car pretty soon while the 8 is chillin in the garage, but I'm still not really sure what to get... I'd like a truck for the snow, but then I'd like a car with decent gas mileage for all of those other times...
1. 97 Honda Civic DX
2. 98 Honda Civic DX
3. 94 Acura Integra LS (This is actually my gf's car now)
4. 98 Chevy Lumina
5. 04 Acura RSX
5. 10 Jeep Patriot
6. 04 Mazda RX-8 (Current)
I'm planning on getting a winter beater car pretty soon while the 8 is chillin in the garage, but I'm still not really sure what to get... I'd like a truck for the snow, but then I'd like a car with decent gas mileage for all of those other times...
#1119
Release the twins.
represent *******.
1. 88 FC Silver
2. 88 FC Turbo II Black
3. 89 FC VERT WHITE
4. 89 FC Turbo II Black
5. 89 FC GTU Red
6. 89 FC GTU White
7. 88 10th AE TurboII(still have)
8. 85 GSL-SE. Red (blown now)
10. 90 FC VERT Red (just sitting)
11. 04 Rx-8 Blue. (The DD)
That's right, TEN rx7's, no FD's before i got an 8.
Also a 90 Cadillac Deville, and a 2000 dodge ram, both sold.( traded caddy for TWO FCs)
1. 88 FC Silver
2. 88 FC Turbo II Black
3. 89 FC VERT WHITE
4. 89 FC Turbo II Black
5. 89 FC GTU Red
6. 89 FC GTU White
7. 88 10th AE TurboII(still have)
8. 85 GSL-SE. Red (blown now)
10. 90 FC VERT Red (just sitting)
11. 04 Rx-8 Blue. (The DD)
That's right, TEN rx7's, no FD's before i got an 8.
Also a 90 Cadillac Deville, and a 2000 dodge ram, both sold.( traded caddy for TWO FCs)
Last edited by lastphaseofthis; 10-19-2011 at 03:23 PM.
#1120
represent *******.
1. 88 FC Silver
2. 88 FC Turbo II Black
3. 89 FC VERT WHITE
4. 89 FC Turbo II Black
5. 89 FC GTU Red
6. 89 FC GTU White
7. 88 10th AE TurboII(still have)
8. 85 GSL-SE. Red (blown now)
10. 90 FC VERT Red (just sitting)
11. 04 Rx-8 Blue. (The DD)
That's right, TEN rx7's, no FD's before i got an 8.
Also a 90 Cadillac Deville, and a 2000 dodge ram, both sold.( traded caddy for TWO FCs)
1. 88 FC Silver
2. 88 FC Turbo II Black
3. 89 FC VERT WHITE
4. 89 FC Turbo II Black
5. 89 FC GTU Red
6. 89 FC GTU White
7. 88 10th AE TurboII(still have)
8. 85 GSL-SE. Red (blown now)
10. 90 FC VERT Red (just sitting)
11. 04 Rx-8 Blue. (The DD)
That's right, TEN rx7's, no FD's before i got an 8.
Also a 90 Cadillac Deville, and a 2000 dodge ram, both sold.( traded caddy for TWO FCs)
some one was spoiled....i keed i keed.
1. 98 Subaru Loyal
2. 88 Audi GT
3. 85 Audi Quattro
4. 08 Ford Focus (3dr)
5. 08 Rx8
I put 44k miles on the focus (which taught me how to drift), sold it with 50,002 miles and for $400 less than what i paid for it :D I loved that little peanut
Last edited by Daeity; 10-19-2011 at 04:44 PM. Reason: miles not files
#1121
My previous car which is Honda Accord 1996 give me very hard time. The bad brake gave me no warning. The pads & rotors had to be replaced and the costing is near about 289 dollars. And the extra charges are 150 dollars because some rotors takes a lot more work. That time i decide to change my car.
#1122
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Join Date: Oct 2011
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-Past-
'93 Mazda Miata (Auto :P)my wife's first car at 17 years old
'95 Mazda 626 2.0 my first car at 18 years old
'98 Mazda B2300 2WD to haul my roll away toolbox around
'04 Mazda 6i 2.3 installed trailer hitch and got a 4x8 trailer to replace the truck
'99 Mazda MX-5 Miata for my then girlfriend/now wife with a proper 5-speed
-Current-
'99 Mazda MX-5 Miata to replace my Wife's car that i wrecked on the NJTP like an idiot
'05 Mazda RX-8 Traded my sensible Mazda6i for the slightly less sensible RX-8 which is now our family sedan/truck (also equipped with trailer hitch)
'93 Mazda Miata (Auto :P)my wife's first car at 17 years old
'95 Mazda 626 2.0 my first car at 18 years old
'98 Mazda B2300 2WD to haul my roll away toolbox around
'04 Mazda 6i 2.3 installed trailer hitch and got a 4x8 trailer to replace the truck
'99 Mazda MX-5 Miata for my then girlfriend/now wife with a proper 5-speed
-Current-
'99 Mazda MX-5 Miata to replace my Wife's car that i wrecked on the NJTP like an idiot
'05 Mazda RX-8 Traded my sensible Mazda6i for the slightly less sensible RX-8 which is now our family sedan/truck (also equipped with trailer hitch)
#1124
If ya aint first yer last
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First car: 2004 Mazda 6 (sold)
Current: 2005 Mazda Rx8 GT
The mazda 6 was a lot of fun. FWD kinda sucked but the V6 produced a pretty adequate amount of power and sounded great!
Current: 2005 Mazda Rx8 GT
The mazda 6 was a lot of fun. FWD kinda sucked but the V6 produced a pretty adequate amount of power and sounded great!
#1125
2000 Honda Civic Si, stock Black Pearl
Took me 6 months to find an exhaust so I would not be ricey so I got the Comptech Exhause
Then had the AEM Cold Air for an Integra Type R
CoilOvers and had to add the Si Wing
I had the Mugen Lip and Header but was never able to put them on because I got Tboned by a Cement Truck
Took me 6 months to find an exhaust so I would not be ricey so I got the Comptech Exhause
Then had the AEM Cold Air for an Integra Type R
CoilOvers and had to add the Si Wing
I had the Mugen Lip and Header but was never able to put them on because I got Tboned by a Cement Truck