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Old 05-20-2011 | 02:45 PM
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So the following conversation in the Sac thread got me thinking, and I decided to split my question out into a separate thread.

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lol umm, i never waxed a car before, this is my 3rd car, and this car is almost 3 years old haha, my subaru was only coated in dirt 90% of the time,
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youve only had 3 cars....
So, what cars have you owned? Here's mine

71 Chevy Nova 2 door sedan w/307 small block. HS grad present in 1991, was only the 3rd owner, 2nd was grandparents who owned & babied it for about 5-6 years, and 1st owner restored cars and kept it garaged all the time. Still wish I had it

94 Saturn SC2. First new car, thought it was pretty good, it did pretty well on Hwy 1 curves too

98 Saturn SL2. Got married, needed a car with more room. In 2000 was no longer married but kept it for 3 more years. Learned about "import" modding. Small article and some pics of my modding attempts on my site http://www.metallic-raven.com/tmr-ar...43-tmr-sps-sl2

2003 Saturn Ion QC3. Hadn't planned on this one mostly due to credit but end of model year and end of month quotas netted me a 1.9% 6 year loan even with credit issues. Again, some attempts at modding like Recaro seats, article etc. at http://www.metallic-raven.com/tmr-ar...4-tmr-sps-ion3 and seats pic http://www.metallic-raven.com/newseats1.jpg

2008 350Z Base. Was actually looking at rustangs and altima coupes. Thought the Z was out of my price range but ALWAYS liked them. Dec. 2008 I'm at Future Nissan and see a row of Z's with prices like 23,888 on the window. I ask the sales guy "are those used?" and he says no they're new, they're trying to get rid of them to make room for the 370's. Well, the rest is history
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1989 Toyota Corolla GTS
1994 Acura Integra GSR
2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT
2004 Acura RSX Type-S
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T
2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT
2003 Nissan 350Z Base
2006 Nissan Frontier Nismo 4x4
1992 Nissan 240SX SE
1990 BMW 330i
2008 Nissan 350Z Enthusiast
1992 BMW 335i
1996 NIssan 300ZX Turbo

I didn't necessarily trade in one car for the next, just a list based on purchase date. Hopefully my next one will be a 2005+ Porsche Carrera S .
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my first was a 2003 ford focus. the first year the 2.3L was introduced. Saddly, it was a handmedown so, it was an automatic. I did CAI, catback exhaust, tune, body kit, street glow, subs, everything your first rice rocket should be. this was way back in the day tho






then i pulled out of the ricer game. I purchased my first new car, in jan 06 i got my 06 wrx, had 12 miles on it. i did everything but built block on this car.literally... bigger turbo, full supporting mods, tune, coilovers, sways, control arms, prodrive wheels and thats not even touching the big mod list i had... ended up getting rear ended pretty bad and also i blew the motor. i traded it in not long after the new motor for the Z. rarely washed the suby lol. I had an infamous V8 ROFL license plate on it also lol. I actually picked the wrx over an evo and the 6.0 GTO when it just came out. not sure why i went with the subaru over those haha

a straight pipe video clip when changing one of my exhausts. this was before big turbo, just stage 2 protuned. it was one of the most viewed subaru exhaust clips and its crazy how many forums it was posted on:





and now i have my Z. i wont post pics cause they're in my flickr and allll over the place. the Z's mod list isnt too long but got a decent bit. i definitely miss the subaru in winter but spring summer fall i <3333 my Z!

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In order for goes like this

2001 xterra
1989 F150
1995 maxima
1997 maxima
2007 350z
1993 corrado
1996 eclipse GST
1993 corrado
1997 grand prix GTP

I've also had a 83 CB750, 04 R6 and 01 CBR929RR

I'm a bit of a *****

Don't judge lol
Old 05-20-2011 | 03:48 PM
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(1) 1989 Toyota Corolla
(2) 1968 Chevy Impala
(3) 2004 350Z
(4) 1984 BMW 318i

thats my list. i still have all but the Corolla. sold it to throw Flowmasters on the Impala...
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1978 Lincoln Mark 8
1988 Chevy Sprint
1990 Geo Metro
1988 Plymouth Colt
1988 Nissan Sentra Station Wagon
1984 Audi 4000
1984 Chevy Elcamino
1979 Dodge Ramcharger
1993 Ford Escort GT
1991 Nissan 300zx 2+2
1992 Honda Prelude
2004 Nissan 350z Touring
1983 Dodge W350
2008 EX500
2008 ZZR-600

I know, I know, I've owned a lot of cars in 12 years, but, total price on everything is roughly $34,800.
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1961 Renault Dauphine (3 speed manual)
1963 Austin Healey Sprite (4 speed manual)
1966 Ford Falcon (289-4 speed manual)
1969 Chevelle SS 396 (4 speed manual)
1970 Porsche 914 (5 speed manual)
1972 Mustang (4 speed manual)
1973 Thunderbird (automatic)
1973 Camaro (4 speed manual)
1974 VW Dasher (4 speed manual)
1976 Buick Skyhawk (4 speed manual)
1978 Dodge Omni (automatic)
1980 Chevrolet Citation (3 speed manual)
1981 VW Jetta (4 speed manual)
1983 Dodge K Car Station Wagon (automatic)
1986 Chevrolet Celebrity (automatic)
1989 Plymouth Reliant (automatic)
1989 Dodge Daytona ( 4 speed manual)
1991 Plymouth Voyager (automatic)
1992 Dodge Stealth (5 speed manual)
1994 Dodge Caravan (automatic)
1992 Mercury Topaz (5 speed manual)
1995 Dodge Stealth (5 speed manual)
1997 Dodge Neon (automatic)
1997 Dodge Dakota (automatic)
1999 Dodge Caravan (automatic)
1999 Mazda Miata (5 speed manual)
2003 Nissan 350Z (6 speed manual)
2009 Dodge Grand Caravan (automatic)
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1987 Chevrolet, Cavalier / V6 Auto (7 months)
-Paid for it myself @ the age of 17
-First Mod(s) consisted of Split Fire Plugs, MSD Wires, MSD Cap & Rotor and Mobil 1 oil change.
-Second Mod was Alpine Stereo, Amp & Speakers

198? VW Jetta / Manual Trans (1.75 Months)
-Moved to the Bay, new job not much cash
-Broke down 1.5 months later and mechanic wanted more $$ to fix than it was worth
-1 week later I put it on the curb with sign saying "FREE, PINK &KEYS IN THE GLOVE BOX"

1987 Chevrolet, Camaro IROC / 3.5 Auto Trans (2.5 Years)
-Bought off Ebay as a project car, picked up in Petaluma.
-Rebuilt motor to a camed out 383 stroked outmotor mated to a new beefed up 700R4 Tranny.
-Headers & Exhaust, MSD everything, all aftermarket suspension redone.
-Everything was done and ready for paint and then it wouldnt pass smog (no surprise..lol) so I parted it out.

1988 Ford, Licoln Town Car (1 Year)
-Bought from an old man, very clean and well kept.
-It was a car, was still depressed about my IROC so didnt care about this one.

1967 Ford, Mustang Manual (8 Months)
-Bought from a coworker that was moving.
-New Clutch, Was building a 5.0 Cobra Setup + Disc Brakes.
-2 Weeks before my install appointment drum brakes fail and I get hit.
-Sold Car to a guy that owned a body shop.

1999 Cheverolet, Camaro Z28 / LS1 Auto (3 Years)
-Used from Dealer
-Long Tube Headers, True Dual Exhaust, Cam & Tune, Suspension.

2003 Nissan, Altima / 3.5 Auto (4 Months)
-Brother's car, long story and dont want to talk about it but listing it cause I owned it.

2008 Nissan, 350Z / Manual Trans (08-current)
-First New Off The Lot Car I have ever owned
-MOD CRAZY
-Still Modding

1992 Nissan, 300ZX (NA) Manual Trans (Just bought this a couple months ago)
-Bought to DD to keep the 350Z as my toy
-Mods that came with car are Cold Air Intake, Exhaust, 2004 350Z Wheels, Suspension & a decent sound system.
-Planned Mods... my 2008 350Z wheels, Throttle bodies, and tune.
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1991 300zx NA but had T tops
2007 corolla S
2003 350z
1997 Chevy cavalier
2005 corolla LE
2006 GSXR 600
2002 Ford Ranger 3.6l 4x4
2005 GSXR 1000
2001 F250 7.3l Diesel crew cab long bed 4x4
in purchase order.

2007 nissan murano S AWD (wifeys)

Still have the GSXR 1000 the Z and daily the F250. Wife drives the murano. None of the cars/bikes stayed stock... At least something aftermarket was on each of them
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had a piece of **** 1955 ****** truck project that my parents made me get rid of
then shared a jeep zj with my sister
got a supercharged 2002 nissan frontier crew cab long bed
the a 91 240sx coupe for dd/track

traded the frontier for a 98 boxter
had a 92 mr2 for a couple months then sold it
sold the 240 and traded the boxter for the z
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Short list

1993 Toyota Celica - this thing ran like a champ and ran forever, even after I sold it.
1994 Honda Accord - Ricer stage.. but luckily I was too broke to REALLY rice it out.
1992 Nissan 300z N/A - Freakin Sweet
1992 Nissan 300z TT - Car was fun as hell, insurance paid me good for the N/A so I got the TT
2001 Celica GT - Was actually a nice car to drive, looks like a chicks car but the interior was well put together, never had a problem with any part of the car. Had exhaust and wheels on it.
1997 Expedition - Was a tank.. nuff said.
2004 350Z - Loving it since day 1... hopefully driving until the motor gives then I want to swap a LS motor in. Want POWAHHH.... reliable POWAHHH.. and I freaking love the body lines of the Z instead of a camaro/T/A/vette/etc.
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02 Ford Focus - first car, my dad insisted I buy new... I wanted an old Cherokee.
91 Chevy Blazer
74 Olds Omega - omg I loved this car, I miss it every day.
89 lifted Blazer
89 lifted K5 Blazer
97 Chevy Tahoe
02 lifted Chevy Avalanche - my daily driver now
03 350Z
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What kinda power did your LS1 maro make after the cam?
Any 1/4 mile times?
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1987 Chevrolet, Cavalier / V6 Auto (7 months)
-Paid for it myself @ the age of 17
-First Mod(s) consisted of Split Fire Plugs, MSD Wires, MSD Cap & Rotor and Mobil 1 oil change.
-Second Mod was Alpine Stereo, Amp & Speakers

198? VW Jetta / Manual Trans (1.75 Months)
-Moved to the Bay, new job not much cash
-Broke down 1.5 months later and mechanic wanted more $$ to fix than it was worth
-1 week later I put it on the curb with sign saying "FREE, PINK &KEYS IN THE GLOVE BOX"

1987 Chevrolet, Camaro IROC / 3.5 Auto Trans (2.5 Years)
-Bought off Ebay as a project car, picked up in Petaluma.
-Rebuilt motor to a camed out 383 stroked outmotor mated to a new beefed up 700R4 Tranny.
-Headers & Exhaust, MSD everything, all aftermarket suspension redone.
-Everything was done and ready for paint and then it wouldnt pass smog (no surprise..lol) so I parted it out.

1988 Ford, Licoln Town Car (1 Year)
-Bought from an old man, very clean and well kept.
-It was a car, was still depressed about my IROC so didnt care about this one.

1967 Ford, Mustang Manual (8 Months)
-Bought from a coworker that was moving.
-New Clutch, Was building a 5.0 Cobra Setup + Disc Brakes.
-2 Weeks before my install appointment drum brakes fail and I get hit.
-Sold Car to a guy that owned a body shop.

1999 Cheverolet, Camaro Z28 / LS1 Auto (3 Years)
-Used from Dealer
-Long Tube Headers, True Dual Exhaust, Cam & Tune, Suspension.

2003 Nissan, Altima / 3.5 Auto (4 Months)
-Brother's car, long story and dont want to talk about it but listing it cause I owned it.

2008 Nissan, 350Z / Manual Trans (08-current)
-First New Off The Lot Car I have ever owned
-MOD CRAZY
-Still Modding

1992 Nissan, 300ZX (NA) Manual Trans (Just bought this a couple months ago)
-Bought to DD to keep the 350Z as my toy
-Mods that came with car are Cold Air Intake, Exhaust, 2004 350Z Wheels, Suspension & a decent sound system.
-Planed Mods... my 2008 350Z wheels, Throttle bodies, and tune.
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-1990 S13 Hatch





-2007 Z33 Grand Touring




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1973 MG Midget
1968 American Motors AM/X
1966 Chevrolet Chevelle (winter beater)
1969 Jaguar XK-E (still own)
1967 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT Veloce
1972 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
1984 BMW 325e
1985 BMW 535i
1988 BMW M3 (still own)
1988 BMW M5
1980 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (grad school beater)
1974 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce (still own)
1987 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce (still own)
2005 Acura TSX
1992 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce (still own)
2007 Acura TL Type-S (still own)
2008 Nissan 350Z (still own)
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Originally Posted by Fresherest
(1) 1989 Toyota Corolla
(2) 1968 Chevy Impala
(3) 2004 350Z
(4) 1984 BMW 318i

thats my list. i still have all but the Corolla. sold it to throw Flowmasters on the Impala...
good call
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Originally Posted by SE5spd
What kinda power did your LS1 maro make after the cam?
Any 1/4 mile times?
I would have to see if I still have the dyno sheet, I cant remember exactly. I know it was in the 340whp range. The cam wasnt very aggressive and the tune was done by Nick @ Newtech in Hayward. I never took it to the track, it was an auto and my daily driver.
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1992 Acura Integra LS... Sold
1993 Honda Del Sol Si... Sold
1992 Honda Civic DX hatch... Traded for Lexus + Cash
1992 Lexus SC300 5-speed... Sold
2004 Nissan 350z... Still Own
2010 Toyota Yaris... Still Own but will be gone for either a VW R32 or a Subie WRX

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98 honda civic
94 honda prelude
2003 saab 9-3T
2006 mazda speed6
2003 nissan 350Z


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