Let's see your ride

[CPP]

You’re right! The new look grew on me. I’ll be honest, I don’t care for the coupe. Too much of a humpy back. Now the convertible....that’s another story. It reminds me of the 360 Spyder. Of course, the salesman said, “if I bring 10 people in here, 9 will choose the coupe”. I guess I’m the “1”.

Its a heck of a car Mike.

[crwilli]

Just finished the annual refresh of my Ceramic Pro 9H coating with CP SPORT. Love the Ceramic Pro. Even after 15 months it was still beading water like crazy and this refresh with keep it that way. For another day are the interior and removal and cleaning of the inside of the wheels.

[Mike]

Gorgeous! Love it. The car is a total chameleon - from 29 MPG comfortable ride tourer in economy or touring modes to ravage animal in sport or track with wicked tight suspension and grip. Handling and braking as good as it gets to boot.


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[FRO]

Wow - Do you really remove your wheels to clean the insides???

[Audioseduction]

Big congrats Mike on your vet! We need to attend some Cars & Coffee events soon!

[mauidan]

[asindc]

Just finished the annual refresh of my Ceramic Pro 9H coating with CP SPORT. Love the Ceramic Pro. Even after 15 months it was still beading water like crazy and this refresh with keep it that way. For another day are the interior and removal and cleaning of the inside of the wheels.

Sweet color!

[Alpinist]

Gorgeous! Love it. The car is a total chameleon - from 29 MPG comfortable ride tourer in economy or touring modes to ravage animal in sport or track with wicked tight suspension and grip. Handling and braking as good as it gets to boot.


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That’s amazing gas mileage for a Corvette. So, it sounds like you are really liking it.

Ken

[Mike]

That’s amazing gas mileage for a Corvette. So, it sounds like you are really liking it.

Ken

I’m loving it Ken! Drove it all day today. Just parked it 5 minutes ago. Brilliant car. 10/10 for braking, steering, handling, acceleration, sound and fun factor!


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[Cincy2]

1930 Model A. Ford 420 HP 347CI V8. It's in the shop getting an new interior, a nitrous system, wheels / tires, a few fender mods and a muffler upgrade. Should be ready in a few months.

Cincy

[crwilli]

This to FRO’s question above - Not normally but I was invited to a ‘show’ this Saturday and feel that would be good to do.

[crwilli]

1930 Model A. Ford 420 HP 347CI V8. It's in the shop getting an new interior, a nitrous system, wheels / tires, a few fender mods and a muffler upgrade. Should be ready in a few months.

Cincy

cool car. Ah, the 30 over stroker?

[Cincy2]

cool car. Ah, the 30 over stroker?

This with a few tweaks.

https://blueprintengines.com/collect...essed-aluminum

Cincy

[crwilli]

This with a few tweaks.

https://blueprintengines.com/collect...essed-aluminum

Cincy

Nice. We are running a 40 over stroker in our ‘65 Ranchero in the 24 hrs of LeMons endurance racing series. No fuel injection, Holley 650. Edelbrock intake and heads, ‘mildly cammed’ and some other ideas stolen from the ‘60’s era Shelby Cobra racing teams.

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[CPP]

cool car. Ah, the 30 over stroker?

Awesome

[Sean]

After a wash.


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[chops]

[Elberoth]

I like those Nismo wheels.

[chops]

I like those Nismo wheels.

Likewise, hence why I bought them. Strong, lightweight, great looking and plenty of room for some fat rubber.

[Priaptor]

Audi RS3 in "red"

2017-audi-rs3-test-review-car-and-driver-photo-693407-s-original.jpg

I am embarrassed to list the cars I have wasted money on, but as I get older, I have chosen to scale down the extravagances. As my hip has been degenerating the cars I could easily get into has narrowed. Getting it fixed on November 12

Make a long story short, I found this car in 2017 and as a whim went to check it out. LO and Behold because of the steering wheel squarish bottom, it made it very easy for me. Dealer tried the 10K over list because they only make 250 and as I was leaving made me a "deal" at MSRP.

Is this better in all aspects than any of the Porsches, Ferrari, Aston, Shelby, Vipers, etc that I have flushed my money down the toilet over the last 30 years? No, but it is an awesome everyday driver. Putting it into S mode turns this 5 cylinder relatively docile beast into a true beast. Driving it with paddle shifters is one of the best experiences I have ever had with a paddle shifter and this thing really responds.

This is not expensive by Cayman standards but not expensive as it's competitors, assuming you can find one. Highly recommended to bring a BIG smile on your face.

[Audioseduction]

Excellent stance!

[chops]

Excellent stance!

Thank you George for the great compliment!

If you remember, I had lowering spring on it before and they lowered the Z too much. When I installed the fully adjustable coilovers a couple months back, I raised the ole' girl back up some. I think I still might go up another 0.25" from where it sits now. I want to make sure I have plenty of clearance when I up-size my tires and install 15mm spacers front and rear. The tires are currently stock Nismo sizes, 245/40-19 front and 285/35-19 rear. When it's time for new tires, I'm going with 265/35-19 in the front and 305/30-19 in the rear. And these Nismo wheels will easily accept those tires.

On that note, ride quality is much better with the coilovers and with the shocks set mid-point on damping, it's pretty flat through the corners while still maintaining a comfortable ride.

[NorthStar]

I saw some cool looking cars in this thread.

[chops]

[nicoff]

Honda?

[Mikado463]

Honda?

a 'ricer' for sure .......

[FRO]

[Phishphan]

I just bought a 2017 BMW X5 with the 4.4L twin turbo V8. White with mocha leather. I traded in my 2016 550 xdrive (same engine)


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[chops]

Honda?

No.

a 'ricer' for sure .......

Quite "clueless" for sure...

[Mikado463]

Quite "clueless" for sure...

Oh well, I thought it was a Japanese vehicle..... so what is it ?

[nicoff]

Maybe it is a Cadillac. They have that kind of vertical lights on the front.

[Mikado463]

Maybe it is a Cadillac. They have that kind of vertical lights on the front.

ahhh, good guess, ATS perhaps ??

[chops]

Oh well, I thought it was a Japanese vehicle..... so what is it ?

That would a rice burner then, not a ricer. A ricer is a Japanese car with a bunch of garish spoilers, wheels, noisy exhaust and graphics slapped all over it with virtually no performance mods of any kind. Cheaply done and all for show.

A HUGE difference between calling a car a ricer and a rice burner.

[Mikado463]

That would a rice burner then, not a ricer. A ricer is a Japanese car with a bunch of garish spoilers, wheels, noisy exhaust and graphics slapped all over it with virtually no performance mods of any kind. Cheaply done and all for show.

A HUGE difference between calling a car a ricer and a rice burner.

Ok.......whatever, my generation obviously is out of touch, LOL ! so what is it then, Cadillac ATS ?

[chops]

Nissan 370Z...

[Dguitarnut]

I have owned a 260Z and a 280Z with the latter being one of my fave rides ever.
Love the color and wheels!
congrats

[chops]

I have owned a 260Z and a 280Z with the latter being one of my fave rides ever.
Love the color and wheels!
congrats

Awesome! I'd love to have an old 240, 260 or 280. And I notice you're right near by in St Pete. Small world! I'm 50 miles east of you in Lakeland.

[Mikado463]

Nice looking 'Z' (rice burner) Charlie !

[chops]

My name isn't Charlie.

[Mikado463]

My name isn't Charlie.

Chuck ?

[chops]

What's your problem man? Are you 8 years old or something? You sure act it.

[Mikado463]

What's your problem man? Are you 8 years old or something? You sure act it.

LOL...... I asked because I have several friends named 'Charles' and none them go by Charles, most go by Charlie, one goes by Chuck. Now is that to hard for you to comprehend ?

[CPP]

LOL...... I asked because I have several friends named 'Charles' and none them go by Charles, most go by Charlie, one goes by Chuck. Now is that to hard for you to comprehend ?

Got to agree, my neighbor across the street is Chuck, given name, is Charles. Another down the road, given name is Charles he goes by, Chip

[chops]

Anyone with a little bit of common sense would figure out that if I wanted to go by anything else other than Charles, I would have that name in my signature below. Apparently, common sense is scarce around here.

[Mikado463]

Anyone with a little bit of common sense would figure out that if I wanted to go by anything else other than Charles, I would have that name in my signature below. Apparently, common sense is scarce around here.

Wow .........touchy little thing aren't you. How about 'Sir Charles', is that Ok ? ....

[Bobvin]

There's just one "Sir Charles" and that would be Charles Barkley. I always loved that guy when he played ball, and I love him as a commentator too.

[Mikado463]

There's just one "Sir Charles" and that would be Charles Barkley. I always loved that guy when he played ball, and I love him as a commentator too.

I should have known better Robert, oops, I meant 'Bob', sorry ............

[dimfer]

There's just one "Sir Charles" and that would be Charles Barkley. I always loved that guy when he played ball, and I love him as a commentator too.

love his golf swing as well

[Mikado463]

Got to agree, my neighbor across the street is Chuck, given name, is Charles. Another down the road, given name is Charles he goes by, Chip

alright, lets get this thread back on track. Chris, what the latest with your C2 / resto-mod project ?

[CPP]

alright, lets get this thread back on track. Chris, what the latest with your C2 / resto-mod project ?

still work in progress. yep its going to be a resto. So much frame rust and the block after a magnaflux showed a crack, so its going to get a LS3 and a Art Morrison Sport chassis. But of course waiting on some funds.