Preston: I've hot-rodded VW's since about 1970. I've had a few "interesting" ones along the way.
What kinda 1:1 cars do slot car racers drive?
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Posted 07 April 2011 - 12:21 PM
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Posted 07 April 2011 - 12:26 PM
'74 SuperBeetle in the garage. We have had VWs in our family for years.
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Posted 07 April 2011 - 12:55 PM
John,
I guess we should have talked VWs when we were at the R4!
My first non-antique car was a 1965 Beetle. My first new car was a 1971 Super Beetle.
I think you know we just purchased a 2011 Jetta TDI for Mrs. Cheater; it's her fifth consecutive Jetta daily-driver and our fourteenth VW.
Back when I was an editor at Car Collector, I traveled to shows in an unusual non-poptop 1970 Westphalia Campmobile that was hotrodded to the point it would cruise at an indicated 100 MPH on level ground.
Preston, we've had VWs for years, too.
I guess we should have talked VWs when we were at the R4!
My first non-antique car was a 1965 Beetle. My first new car was a 1971 Super Beetle.
I think you know we just purchased a 2011 Jetta TDI for Mrs. Cheater; it's her fifth consecutive Jetta daily-driver and our fourteenth VW.
Back when I was an editor at Car Collector, I traveled to shows in an unusual non-poptop 1970 Westphalia Campmobile that was hotrodded to the point it would cruise at an indicated 100 MPH on level ground.
Preston, we've had VWs for years, too.
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Posted 07 April 2011 - 01:05 PM
2002 Ford Focus SVT
Handles great.
Fairly quick.
Super-practical with the hatchback.
Horrible gas mileage on my .36 mile commute to work.
If there is a small car with a crappier turning radius, I haven't found it.
Handles great.
Fairly quick.
Super-practical with the hatchback.
Horrible gas mileage on my .36 mile commute to work.
If there is a small car with a crappier turning radius, I haven't found it.
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Posted 07 April 2011 - 01:16 PM
Amigos,
The Mad Mexican was terrorizing the streets of Cleveland, OH, with this 1993 Chevy Z28 form 2000 to 2006. Was a cool ride. When I get back to work, I'd like to get another Z28.
Right now I driving a 1995 Grand Prix when I bought it only had 48,000 miles on it and was a steal for $3,500
Adios, Amigos.
The Mad Mexican was terrorizing the streets of Cleveland, OH, with this 1993 Chevy Z28 form 2000 to 2006. Was a cool ride. When I get back to work, I'd like to get another Z28.
Right now I driving a 1995 Grand Prix when I bought it only had 48,000 miles on it and was a steal for $3,500
Adios, Amigos.
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Posted 07 April 2011 - 02:14 PM
My daughter has a 1990 Mitsubishi Galant that has the turning radius of a '66 Cadillac... it's ridiculous for such a small car.2002 Ford Focus SVT
Handles great.
Fairly quick.
Super-practical with the hatchback.
Horrible gas mileage on my .36 mile commute to work.
If there is a small car with a crappier turning radius, I haven't found it.
I've got a 2004 Focus with the 2.3 Mazda engine. SVT suspension going in as soon as the weather warms up. I need an SVT interior though; the seats suck!
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Posted 07 April 2011 - 02:15 PM
Nice!!! I have "just" the engine for it.'74 SuperBeetle in the garage. We have had VWs in our family for years.
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Posted 07 April 2011 - 02:45 PM
As an aside, the 2011 Jetta we bought has just about the smallest turning radius I've ever seen. The car will darn near do a U-turn in its own length. It is so impressive that the VW salesmen make a point of demonstrating it during test drives.
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Posted 07 April 2011 - 02:53 PM
There's semi-tractors that have a smaller turn radius than the SVT.
Luckily, to balance it out, my #2 vehicle is a zero radius Cub Cadet lawnmower.
Luckily, to balance it out, my #2 vehicle is a zero radius Cub Cadet lawnmower.
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Posted 07 April 2011 - 03:15 PM
My daily driver is a diesel Chevette that gets mid 50s for MPG and in the garage I have a Fiero for nice days.
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Posted 07 April 2011 - 03:16 PM
Here's my sweet lil' "Huggie."
She's a 1999 Camaro SS in Hugger orange. Ordered her new in December of '98 and waited til May of '99 for delivery.
Six speed, NO T-tops, several GM and SLP options. A little intake and exhaust work and a carbon fiber driveshaft.
Dyno'd at 314 rear wheel HP.
Unbeliveable gas mileage of 21 around town and 28-32 highway!
Weather permitting, still my everyday driver with 102,000 miles. Just a super cross-country cruiser.
My foul weather ride is a 2002 Chevy Blazer ZR2.
Huggie's been to the East coast, West coast, and to the "top of the world."
Here's a pic from the top of the world.
14,200 feet, the top of Mount Evans here in Colorado.
She's a 1999 Camaro SS in Hugger orange. Ordered her new in December of '98 and waited til May of '99 for delivery.
Six speed, NO T-tops, several GM and SLP options. A little intake and exhaust work and a carbon fiber driveshaft.
Dyno'd at 314 rear wheel HP.
Unbeliveable gas mileage of 21 around town and 28-32 highway!
Weather permitting, still my everyday driver with 102,000 miles. Just a super cross-country cruiser.
My foul weather ride is a 2002 Chevy Blazer ZR2.
Huggie's been to the East coast, West coast, and to the "top of the world."
Here's a pic from the top of the world.
14,200 feet, the top of Mount Evans here in Colorado.
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Posted 07 April 2011 - 03:19 PM
Nice!
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Posted 07 April 2011 - 03:31 PM
Thank you, Philippe! 
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Posted 07 April 2011 - 04:06 PM
Rob,My daily driver is a diesel Chevette that gets mid 50s for MPG and in the garage I have a Fiero for nice days.
My wife and I had a Fiero GT that I had picked up used. It went pretty good for a V6 but when it rained it didn't want to run!! To this day, I was never able to figure out why.
I changed out the wires, cap, plugs, you name it!! It was a fair weather car in every since of the word.
I still wish I had mine today though.
Vic
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Posted 07 April 2011 - 05:19 PM
In the summer I drive my 68 Z28 Camaro I restored!! My hot rod!!
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Posted 07 April 2011 - 05:48 PM
It's for sale if you would like to see that motor in it.Nice!!! I have "just" the engine for it.
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Posted 07 April 2011 - 05:50 PM
I use to have two Caddys but I got rid of my '88 Brougham. I was second owner.
Did cash for clunkers and got my slot car commute box.
Still got my old '68 Caddy conv. I'm second owner to it.
Nesta
Did cash for clunkers and got my slot car commute box.
Still got my old '68 Caddy conv. I'm second owner to it.
Nesta
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In this bright future you can't forget your past.
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United we stand and divided we fall, the Legends are complete.
I'm racing the best here at BP but Father time is much better then all of us united.
Not a snob in this hobby, after all it will be gone, if we keep on going like we do, and I have nothing to prove so I keep on posting because I have nothing to gain.
It's our duty to remember the past so we can have a future.
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Nesta Szabo
In this bright future you can't forget your past.
BMW (Bob Marley and the Wailers)
United we stand and divided we fall, the Legends are complete.
I'm racing the best here at BP but Father time is much better then all of us united.
Not a snob in this hobby, after all it will be gone, if we keep on going like we do, and I have nothing to prove so I keep on posting because I have nothing to gain.
It's our duty to remember the past so we can have a future.
Pistol Pete you will always be in my memory.
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Posted 07 April 2011 - 07:57 PM
I would take the bus if it was not that slow? 
Just give me a jet on the track and I'm happy.
Nesta
Just give me a jet on the track and I'm happy. Nesta
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Nesta Szabo
In this bright future you can't forget your past.
BMW (Bob Marley and the Wailers)
United we stand and divided we fall, the Legends are complete.
I'm racing the best here at BP but Father time is much better then all of us united.
Not a snob in this hobby, after all it will be gone, if we keep on going like we do, and I have nothing to prove so I keep on posting because I have nothing to gain.
It's our duty to remember the past so we can have a future.
Pistol Pete you will always be in my memory.
Nesta Szabo
In this bright future you can't forget your past.
BMW (Bob Marley and the Wailers)
United we stand and divided we fall, the Legends are complete.
I'm racing the best here at BP but Father time is much better then all of us united.
Not a snob in this hobby, after all it will be gone, if we keep on going like we do, and I have nothing to prove so I keep on posting because I have nothing to gain.
It's our duty to remember the past so we can have a future.
Pistol Pete you will always be in my memory.
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Posted 07 April 2011 - 08:04 PM
Nesta, did fly girl make you ride in the trunk ??
Alright, who cut the cheese?
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Posted 07 April 2011 - 08:04 PM
I'm sick of youse guys' Smug Weather shots.
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Posted 07 April 2011 - 08:44 PM
Duffy, you don't need to get sick, just move out here and enjoy and I have to tell ya solder melts faster here! 
Nesta
Nesta
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Nesta Szabo
In this bright future you can't forget your past.
BMW (Bob Marley and the Wailers)
United we stand and divided we fall, the Legends are complete.
I'm racing the best here at BP but Father time is much better then all of us united.
Not a snob in this hobby, after all it will be gone, if we keep on going like we do, and I have nothing to prove so I keep on posting because I have nothing to gain.
It's our duty to remember the past so we can have a future.
Pistol Pete you will always be in my memory.
Nesta Szabo
In this bright future you can't forget your past.
BMW (Bob Marley and the Wailers)
United we stand and divided we fall, the Legends are complete.
I'm racing the best here at BP but Father time is much better then all of us united.
Not a snob in this hobby, after all it will be gone, if we keep on going like we do, and I have nothing to prove so I keep on posting because I have nothing to gain.
It's our duty to remember the past so we can have a future.
Pistol Pete you will always be in my memory.
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Posted 07 April 2011 - 09:54 PM
My other car:
Lousy economy - 4 MPG.
Lousy economy - 4 MPG.
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Posted 07 April 2011 - 10:01 PM
Cool, but if I lived in Australia I would try to find a Falcon XB. Not sure how many were made, and how many are still around but to me they're sort of a cross beween a Ford Torino and Mustang?
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Posted 07 April 2011 - 10:13 PM
Rob, I don't know how you do it but that car is way sweet. 
Heck I'm a Mopar guy because my old man was but I love Bowties.
Nesta
Heck I'm a Mopar guy because my old man was but I love Bowties.
Nesta
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Nesta Szabo
In this bright future you can't forget your past.
BMW (Bob Marley and the Wailers)
United we stand and divided we fall, the Legends are complete.
I'm racing the best here at BP but Father time is much better then all of us united.
Not a snob in this hobby, after all it will be gone, if we keep on going like we do, and I have nothing to prove so I keep on posting because I have nothing to gain.
It's our duty to remember the past so we can have a future.
Pistol Pete you will always be in my memory.
Nesta Szabo
In this bright future you can't forget your past.
BMW (Bob Marley and the Wailers)
United we stand and divided we fall, the Legends are complete.
I'm racing the best here at BP but Father time is much better then all of us united.
Not a snob in this hobby, after all it will be gone, if we keep on going like we do, and I have nothing to prove so I keep on posting because I have nothing to gain.
It's our duty to remember the past so we can have a future.
Pistol Pete you will always be in my memory.
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Posted 07 April 2011 - 10:30 PM
Nesta:
That's not my car. If I lived in Australia I would probably try to find one.
I might buy a 1938 Buick that I can get a deal on
That's not my car. If I lived in Australia I would probably try to find one.
I might buy a 1938 Buick that I can get a deal on
