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Been using Pistonheads for ages, even brought and sold a couple of cars through the site, but only recently started using the forums. I'm always interested to see other peoples cars, so thought i'd post up the cars that i've had since I started driving back in 2000.
Started with my polo, loved it to bits, polished it as much as I drove it. Went quite well for a first car, lighter than you would think. Sold this to my best mate and he put it in a wall...gutted
Next was my Pug 309 GTI. Always wanted one of these, 3 door in black, loved it. I had it while I was at uni, and it ate all of my money. Still, it went well, and I thought it looked hard as nails. Had over 160k on the clock when I sold it.
Got annoyed with the Pugs gremlins, so decided to get a Renault 19 16v. This was a great car, one of the later phase 2 ones, and it never really missed a beat in the 2 years I had it. The engine was sweet as a nut, and for it's 137bhp it went well. Started to get into track days at this point, so it took a bit of a battering.
Finished uni, got a job and decided it was time for some more POWER! So picked up my Nissan 200sx. Always liked the look of these, especially the s14a with its angry nose. Searched for a while for a mint example. Over the 2 years I had it power rose to about 270bhp with a few mods. Did a fair bit of track work with it, and also a trip to the nurburgring. I was also doing a 75 mile a day commute in it, so the miles piled on. Absolutely loved this car and learnt a lot about car control.
Decided to leave the jap scene and experience a fine british sports car. The elise was amazing machine, and on the right road/right day it is just the best. Did some more track work in this, and also a 2,700 road trip round europe taking in Monaco! Not the car for you if 1) you like to be be inconspicuous, or 2) you like your creature comforts!
The need to raise a deposit for my flat meant that the elise had to go after 18 months of ownership. I was going to just get some boring grey car, but I picked up a bargain of an MR2 and intend to run it for a year or so until funds allow for something else. I only brought it as a run around, but i've kind off taken to it. There is a lot to be said for a car that owes you nothing, and if it can still make you smile, happy days. Plans for the future?? I'd love a 350z, and I still have a Skyline itch that needs scratching!
Started with my polo, loved it to bits, polished it as much as I drove it. Went quite well for a first car, lighter than you would think. Sold this to my best mate and he put it in a wall...gutted
Next was my Pug 309 GTI. Always wanted one of these, 3 door in black, loved it. I had it while I was at uni, and it ate all of my money. Still, it went well, and I thought it looked hard as nails. Had over 160k on the clock when I sold it.
Got annoyed with the Pugs gremlins, so decided to get a Renault 19 16v. This was a great car, one of the later phase 2 ones, and it never really missed a beat in the 2 years I had it. The engine was sweet as a nut, and for it's 137bhp it went well. Started to get into track days at this point, so it took a bit of a battering.
Finished uni, got a job and decided it was time for some more POWER! So picked up my Nissan 200sx. Always liked the look of these, especially the s14a with its angry nose. Searched for a while for a mint example. Over the 2 years I had it power rose to about 270bhp with a few mods. Did a fair bit of track work with it, and also a trip to the nurburgring. I was also doing a 75 mile a day commute in it, so the miles piled on. Absolutely loved this car and learnt a lot about car control.
Decided to leave the jap scene and experience a fine british sports car. The elise was amazing machine, and on the right road/right day it is just the best. Did some more track work in this, and also a 2,700 road trip round europe taking in Monaco! Not the car for you if 1) you like to be be inconspicuous, or 2) you like your creature comforts!
The need to raise a deposit for my flat meant that the elise had to go after 18 months of ownership. I was going to just get some boring grey car, but I picked up a bargain of an MR2 and intend to run it for a year or so until funds allow for something else. I only brought it as a run around, but i've kind off taken to it. There is a lot to be said for a car that owes you nothing, and if it can still make you smile, happy days. Plans for the future?? I'd love a 350z, and I still have a Skyline itch that needs scratching!
_dobbo_ said:
Excellent car history there!
Those wheels really suit the MR2 - they look like they are from a Supra?
Yep - they are the 16's off the supra. It was a bit of a game fitting them as spacers were required, but they fill the arches spot on being 8" up front and 9" at the rear. The car sticks to the road like glue in the dry, which is quite a different driving style compared with the waggy tail of the 200sx, but good all the same! Those wheels really suit the MR2 - they look like they are from a Supra?
Jag-D said:
y2blade said:
Jag-D said:
I dont care if I'm labelled a chav for this, but....
I love the 309GTi AND the R19 16V
same here I love the 309GTi AND the R19 16V
I love the old Pug GTIs and the sporty Renaults
y2blade said:
Jag-D said:
y2blade said:
Jag-D said:
I dont care if I'm labelled a chav for this, but....
I love the 309GTi AND the R19 16V
same here I love the 309GTi AND the R19 16V
I love the old Pug GTIs and the sporty Renaults
jamiebae said:
Nice selection there, and I totally agree about the Elise, I took mine to Monaco a couple of years ago and was getting photographed more than the people in Ferraris driving round there. One day I will have another one!
Tell me about it! Our road trip trio consisted of 3 Elises, all of which were Silver...created quite a stir on Casino Square!
Buzzkill said:
What did you think to the 200sx as standard just out of interest?
When I got mine it was completely standard, and i'd of described it as a good 'touring' machine in that there was power available, but the delivery was smooth and progressive. I remember at the time that i'd often find myself going faster that I thought I was, as the ride and setup was just so. I chucked a few mods at the car and it was transformed to what I was really looking for. Something a bit more punchy, but still very usable. With a few mods (filter, colder plugs, bigger fuel pump etc) I was able to run another 4 or 5 psi of boost. I also ditched one of the cats and stuck a nice stainless system on the car, oh yeah, and some new shockers and springs, strut braces etc. Power delivery was now a bit more frantic as the boost built up, all the better for flicking the back end out!
All in all, I thought it was a great car to work on, and the gains are huge with just a few subtle mods. The sxoc.co.uk is a great community to boot!
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Thought i'd chuck up a couple of pics of my old mans MGB GT V8. Not to everyones taste I know, but I think it's a sweet looking thing, especially when viewed from the rear, great roof line drop-away…and of course, the added bonus is the sound of that beautiful 3.5l rover v8
It's recently had a nut and bolt rebuild on the original shell, and also a complete engine rebuild. My dads had it since 1979, still used almost daily. I've had a few goes in it over recent years, and it really does provoke a different style of driving - massive steering wheel, slow in, and to be honest, fairly slow out, but when she's straight and true you can surprise a modern hot hatch or two by dropping them. Really though, it my view, it's all about pottering around with the windows down, listening to the burble!
It's recently had a nut and bolt rebuild on the original shell, and also a complete engine rebuild. My dads had it since 1979, still used almost daily. I've had a few goes in it over recent years, and it really does provoke a different style of driving - massive steering wheel, slow in, and to be honest, fairly slow out, but when she's straight and true you can surprise a modern hot hatch or two by dropping them. Really though, it my view, it's all about pottering around with the windows down, listening to the burble!
Edited by rowey200 on Sunday 6th May 22:34
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