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RV of the car world
- Thread starter Chino Tom
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mark manda
Well Known Member
I agree. A big torquey 3.6 circa '95 always reminds me of a hot rod Lycoming four banger acceleration.
cjensen
Well Known Member
All you turn in your man cards right now!
Miata is not the RV of the car world.
These are air/oil cooled with horizontal cylinders that slide off just like your Lyc. most of all it has a wing and it'll fly!
Now THAT one wins this HANDS DOWN in my book! I LOVE the C4S Calvin! I'd have one if I could...for now, I get around in this...
dtreadwell
Member
Costly web site
There are some web sites that can be expensive to visit for one reason or another. They might steal your identity or give your computer a virus, but VAF has given me more ideas on ways to part with money than any other site. I'm still working on the RV-6 tip-up, I'm still trying to find a router that is compatible with the HP home server, but the MX-5 we bought last week has returned driving to the level of FUN. I owned a Honda S-600 back in 1969 that was a blast to drive. http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/photos/gallery#item=84348 Leno's Garage has one and I looked like a clown driving that car. Like Jay, my height did not match the typical Japanese driver the car was designed for. Now I have air conditioning, a convertible hard top, and a lot of fun whenever I drive. My wife loves to drive it also:
The N number is already assigned but we could still put it on the car.
There are some web sites that can be expensive to visit for one reason or another. They might steal your identity or give your computer a virus, but VAF has given me more ideas on ways to part with money than any other site. I'm still working on the RV-6 tip-up, I'm still trying to find a router that is compatible with the HP home server, but the MX-5 we bought last week has returned driving to the level of FUN. I owned a Honda S-600 back in 1969 that was a blast to drive. http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/photos/gallery#item=84348 Leno's Garage has one and I looked like a clown driving that car. Like Jay, my height did not match the typical Japanese driver the car was designed for. Now I have air conditioning, a convertible hard top, and a lot of fun whenever I drive. My wife loves to drive it also:
The N number is already assigned but we could still put it on the car.
rodrv6
Well Known Member
I guess fun cars go hand in hand with fun airplanes!
My non-RV toys are a 66 Porsche 911 that I took down to a bare metal shell and rebuilt between 1981 and 1990, and an 85 Porsche 944 that I'll be starting to rebuild as soon as the RV is out of the basement. I've also enjoyed a few Pontiac Fieros (NO, they don't all catch fire....) and I currently have an 88 Fiero GT that I totally rebuilt about 8 years ago. Hmmm......no wonder I never have any spare time or money..........
My non-RV toys are a 66 Porsche 911 that I took down to a bare metal shell and rebuilt between 1981 and 1990, and an 85 Porsche 944 that I'll be starting to rebuild as soon as the RV is out of the basement. I've also enjoyed a few Pontiac Fieros (NO, they don't all catch fire....) and I currently have an 88 Fiero GT that I totally rebuilt about 8 years ago. Hmmm......no wonder I never have any spare time or money..........
mandm1516
Well Known Member
In my opinion the only car that matches an RV would be the Ultima GTR. I sometimes refer to my RV7 build as the "airborne Ultima"
(7,0l V8 685hp weight around 2,000lbs, 0-60 in 2,6s) - the car that is...
And yes, I built them
When I saw the title to the thread my first thought was it must be an Ultima GTR. Beautiful cars--I especially like the white one. When I finish the RV this is on my short list of 'next' projects to schmooze the wife for.
Well, as much as I like MX-5s/Miatas I'm not so sure they equate to the sbs airplanes quite as well as one of these
Its an absolute hoot to drive, and puts nearly as much of a grin on my face as the RV, its also kinda practical - if we can get the stuff in the Mini we will probably get it into the RV.
Pete
PS, Oh how I wish I had saved my pennies and bought an Elan S4 when I nearly could 20 years ago ...
Its an absolute hoot to drive, and puts nearly as much of a grin on my face as the RV, its also kinda practical - if we can get the stuff in the Mini we will probably get it into the RV.
Pete
PS, Oh how I wish I had saved my pennies and bought an Elan S4 when I nearly could 20 years ago ...
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the_other_dougreeves
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Interestingly enough, the MINI was on my shopping list when I got my Miata. It's a fun car, manuverable, powerful in the "S" version (fairly gutless in the regular version), compact and useful. Downsides (for me, anyway) are FWD and its associated problems, price and complexity/reliability.
If I lived in the city and wanted a performance car, it'd be a MINI.
TODR
MedFlightDoc
Active Member
The NEW Fiat 500???
Getting rave reviews in Europe at the "Mini-slayer"...
(although I will be curious to know if it will overcome the companies "Fix it again Tony" reputation in the US?!?!)
Ryan in Madison
Getting rave reviews in Europe at the "Mini-slayer"...
(although I will be curious to know if it will overcome the companies "Fix it again Tony" reputation in the US?!?!)
Ryan in Madison
Fiat 500 is certainly very popular - especially in "Arbarth" trim. FWD used to be a problem, but the projectile above has 175+ turbo'd bhp turning the front wheels and is so much more manageable than my 1984 XR3i that only had 105bhp. I don't know what electronic trickery is at play, but it is a real pleasure to drive. I test drove a 2 litre MX-5 a year ago, the Mini definitely has the performance edge and is very close on handling.
Pete
Pete
Hey guys,
I recently joined the forum and am surprised to find my first posting having to do with cars. As a former owner of a MINI and a current owner of a 2001 miata LS, I felt the need to respond to some of the miata bashing on the site. Yes, if you want straight line performance than the miata in it's factory form is not the car for you. However, if you want a car that can give you more driving enjoyment than anything else under $50,000 than the miata is for you. How many cars offer four wheel independant suspension with unequal length A-arms? (the corvette has a leaf spring up front) Or how about TWO different manual transmissions? (a five speed stick and a six speed stick) How about an optional limited slip differential? Or 50/50 weight distribution? Anyone know what the most raced automobile is in North America? Yes, it's the mazda miata. I must also point out that there are numerous aftermarket sources to augment the power and handling of the miata, most notably BEGI in Texas. There is a reason the miata makes just about every major car magazines equivalent of a "top ten cars" list every year, because it is a fun, tossable car with a fantastic gearbox and great weight distribution. I would also like to add that there was an english car in the 60's that was the equivalent of a "hairdresser's car" until a texan shoe-horned a V8 between the front wheels.
Sean
I recently joined the forum and am surprised to find my first posting having to do with cars. As a former owner of a MINI and a current owner of a 2001 miata LS, I felt the need to respond to some of the miata bashing on the site. Yes, if you want straight line performance than the miata in it's factory form is not the car for you. However, if you want a car that can give you more driving enjoyment than anything else under $50,000 than the miata is for you. How many cars offer four wheel independant suspension with unequal length A-arms? (the corvette has a leaf spring up front) Or how about TWO different manual transmissions? (a five speed stick and a six speed stick) How about an optional limited slip differential? Or 50/50 weight distribution? Anyone know what the most raced automobile is in North America? Yes, it's the mazda miata. I must also point out that there are numerous aftermarket sources to augment the power and handling of the miata, most notably BEGI in Texas. There is a reason the miata makes just about every major car magazines equivalent of a "top ten cars" list every year, because it is a fun, tossable car with a fantastic gearbox and great weight distribution. I would also like to add that there was an english car in the 60's that was the equivalent of a "hairdresser's car" until a texan shoe-horned a V8 between the front wheels.
Sean
EchoCharlie1
Active Member
Combat Veteran's Car
2007 Mazda MX-5 Gran Turismo - Dark Blue with tan soft top.
2005 F-250 SD CrewCab Lariat FX4 6.0L Diesel
2000 Golf Cart w/4" lift kit and "Bubba" tires (airpark transportation)
Car traded in for the MX-5: 2002 Audi TT ALMS Special Edition.
Both (MX-5 and TT) listed as "hairdresser car". Let's see some of them in the bad places that I've seen in combat and then maybe we can compare.
By the way, I do enjoy all the benefits of the "adult go-cart" without the $300 oil changes of the Boxster. Just like all the speed of a Cirrus, at 1/5th the cost with my RV6.
2007 Mazda MX-5 Gran Turismo - Dark Blue with tan soft top.
2005 F-250 SD CrewCab Lariat FX4 6.0L Diesel
2000 Golf Cart w/4" lift kit and "Bubba" tires (airpark transportation)
Car traded in for the MX-5: 2002 Audi TT ALMS Special Edition.
Both (MX-5 and TT) listed as "hairdresser car". Let's see some of them in the bad places that I've seen in combat and then maybe we can compare.
By the way, I do enjoy all the benefits of the "adult go-cart" without the $300 oil changes of the Boxster. Just like all the speed of a Cirrus, at 1/5th the cost with my RV6.
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