Car Chat

Started by FoMoJo, August 26, 2014, 05:59:31 AM

FoMoJo

This "barn find" recently sold at auction for $290,000.  Would you wash it?

"The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." ~ Albert Einstein
"As the saying goes, when you mix science and politics, you get politics."

Soup DeVille

An Aston? Yes; I'd restore it as correctly as could be done.

Something old and Anerican, or something like an old Land Rover; I'd be tempted to leave it looking a little rough.
Maybe we need to start off small. I mean, they don't let you fuck the glumpers at Glumpees without a level 4 FuckPass, do they?

1975 Honda CB750, 1986 Rebel Rascal (sailing dinghy), 2015 Mini Cooper, 2020 Winnebago 31H (E450), 2021 Toyota 4Runner, 2022 Lincoln Aviator

MexicoCityM3

So what, this is a new chat thread where we can chat only about cars? I love the idea but I'd bet long odds about we getting a political post here within the first two pages. At most.
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Gotta-Qik-C7

 
Quote from: MexicoCityM3 on August 26, 2014, 04:06:34 PM
So what, this is a new chat thread where we can chat only about cars? I love the idea but I'd bet long odds about we getting a political post here within the first two pages. At most.
:lol:
2014 C7 Vert, 2002 Silverado, 2005 Road Glide

FoMoJo

Quote from: Soup DeVille on August 26, 2014, 02:35:59 PM
An Aston? Yes; I'd restore it as correctly as could be done.

Something old and Anerican, or something like an old Land Rover; I'd be tempted to leave it looking a little rough.
I don't see the point of leaving all the dirt on it.  You could never take it out in the rain.  Apparently, there is grass growing in the engine compartment.
"The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." ~ Albert Einstein
"As the saying goes, when you mix science and politics, you get politics."

FoMoJo

Quote from: MexicoCityM3 on August 26, 2014, 04:06:34 PM
So what, this is a new chat thread where we can chat only about cars? I love the idea but I'd bet long odds about we getting a political post here within the first two pages. At most.
Some were grumbling about cars being mentioned in the Reincarnated Chat thread.  I thought a Car Chat thread might be in order. 
"The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." ~ Albert Einstein
"As the saying goes, when you mix science and politics, you get politics."

68_427

Might be buying new front and rear seats for my car on Thursday.  Pretty excited about the possibility.
Quotewhere were you when automotive dream died
i was sat at home drinking brake fluid when wife ring
'racecar is die'
no


FoMoJo

Quote from: 68_427 on August 26, 2014, 06:39:41 PM
Might be buying new front and rear seats for my car on Thursday.  Pretty excited about the possibility.
Same as OEM or something special?
"The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." ~ Albert Einstein
"As the saying goes, when you mix science and politics, you get politics."

MexicoCityM3

Quote from: 68_427 on August 26, 2014, 06:39:41 PM
Might be buying new front and rear seats for my car on Thursday.  Pretty excited about the possibility.

Check out what this guy did with his Merc:

http://carbuying.jalopnik.com/how-to-make-a-used-mercedes-s-class-more-luxurious-than-1626571145/1626623484/+travis
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http://bmwclub.org.mx
'05 M3 E46 6SPD Mystic Blue
'08 M5 E60 SMG  Space Grey
'11 1M E82 6SPD Sapphire Black
'16 GT4 (1/3rd Share lol)
'18 M3 CS
'16 X5 5.0i (Wife)
'14 MINI Cooper Countryman S Automatic (For Sale)

68_427

Quote from: FoMoJo on August 26, 2014, 06:44:46 PM
Same as OEM or something special?

WRX seats for my Outback.
Quotewhere were you when automotive dream died
i was sat at home drinking brake fluid when wife ring
'racecar is die'
no


FoMoJo

"The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." ~ Albert Einstein
"As the saying goes, when you mix science and politics, you get politics."

FoMoJo

"The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." ~ Albert Einstein
"As the saying goes, when you mix science and politics, you get politics."

280Z Turbo

I already have an outlet for my old American iron ramblings.

68_427

WRX seats



Outback seats




Almost no side bolstering in my current seats.
Quotewhere were you when automotive dream died
i was sat at home drinking brake fluid when wife ring
'racecar is die'
no


FoMoJo

Quote from: 68_427 on August 26, 2014, 07:13:10 PM
WRX seats



Outback seats




Almost no side bolstering in my current seats.
I see.
"The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." ~ Albert Einstein
"As the saying goes, when you mix science and politics, you get politics."

68_427

If I'm brave I can do custom door cards as well for under $40
Quotewhere were you when automotive dream died
i was sat at home drinking brake fluid when wife ring
'racecar is die'
no


hotrodalex

Reupholster them with one of those hot wheels car rugs.

MrH

Quote from: hotrodalex on August 26, 2014, 10:33:37 PM
Reupholster them with one of those hot wheels car rugs.
This guy knows the deal. Do it!
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Cookie Monster

Quote from: hotrodalex on August 26, 2014, 10:33:37 PM
Reupholster them with one of those hot wheels car rugs.

Fuck, that is a good idea.
RWD > FWD
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Quote from: 68_427 on November 27, 2016, 07:43:14 AM
Or order from fortune auto and when lyft rider asks why your car feels bumpy you can show them the dyno curve
1 3 5
├┼┤
2 4 R

MrH

Quote from: thecarnut on August 27, 2014, 05:21:43 AM
Fuck, that is a good idea.

:lol:  Wrap some miata door panels

2023 Ford Lightning Lariat ER
2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD
2023 BRZ Limited

Previous: '02 Mazda Protege5, '08 Mazda Miata, '05 Toyota Tacoma, '09 Honda Element, '13 Subaru BRZ, '14 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec 5.0, '15 Toyota 4Runner SR5, '18 Honda Accord EX-L 2.0t, '01 Honda S2000, '20 Subaru Outback XT, '23 Chevy Bolt EUV

FlatBlackCaddy

Speaking of cars......

I hear the GOP wants to pass a law.......damn democrats, bill oreilly, washington talking points, think tanks, presidential cabinet etc

and go!!!!

hotrodalex



711 ci Chevy hemi. Those heads are huuuuuge.

AutobahnSHO

Quote from: 68_427 on August 26, 2014, 07:13:10 PM

Almost no side bolstering in my current seats.

Impreza seats might be cheaper, and look the same bolstering. Can TOTALLY tell difference between my Legacy and wife's Impreza.
Will

AutobahnSHO

Quote from: hotrodalex on August 26, 2014, 10:33:37 PM
Reupholster them with one of those hot wheels car rugs.

+1
Will

hotrodalex



I think a 240z or old 911 should be my next car.

FoMoJo

Quote from: hotrodalex on August 27, 2014, 02:13:59 PM


711 ci Chevy hemi. Those heads are huuuuuge.
Huge intake ports.  What's it used in?
"The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." ~ Albert Einstein
"As the saying goes, when you mix science and politics, you get politics."

hotrodalex

I think it's going in an airboat.

Cookie Monster

Quote from: MrH on August 27, 2014, 07:38:15 AM
:lol:  Wrap some miata door panels



Isn't that shit super thick? If I'm bored enough one day I'll do it. :mask:
RWD > FWD
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2007 Mazda MX-5 | 1999 Honda Nighthawk 750 | 1989 Volvo 240 | 1991 Toyota 4Runner | 2006 Honda CBR600F4i | 2015 Yamaha FJ-09 | 1999 Honda CBR600F4 | 2009 Yamaha WR250X | 1985 Mazda RX-7 | 2000 Yamaha YZ426F | 2006 Yamaha FZ1 | 2002 Honda CBR954RR | 1996 Subaru Outback | 2018 Subaru Crosstrek | 1986 Toyota MR2
Quote from: 68_427 on November 27, 2016, 07:43:14 AM
Or order from fortune auto and when lyft rider asks why your car feels bumpy you can show them the dyno curve
1 3 5
├┼┤
2 4 R

AutobahnSHO

Quote from: thecarnut on August 28, 2014, 06:47:43 AM
Isn't that shit super thick? If I'm bored enough one day I'll do it. :mask:

The carpets are, you can find the print at a fabric shop meant for bedsheets, curtains, t-shirts, whatever in a much thinner fabric.
Will

FoMoJo

"The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." ~ Albert Einstein
"As the saying goes, when you mix science and politics, you get politics."