Author Topic: Found On The Internet - II (Read 1385691 times)

Sir Osis of Liver · « **Reply #2500 on:** October 23, 2017, 11:48:51 am »

^ I forgot about that!

Firm · « **Reply #2501 on:** October 23, 2017, 11:51:16 am »

Quote from: Arthur Dent on October 23, 2017, 10:22:42 am

I had a better Pizza Planet truck

Epic!!

I must have missed that one, what was the story there?

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #2502 on:** October 23, 2017, 01:40:35 pm »

It was a high mileage pile of poo that I bought really cheap (cheap even for me). Ran and drove but body wise rusty. I chopped it up and was going to use the frame under the world's worst Honda S600 as a funky hot rod. Ran out of time, talent and money sadly. The Honda was truely awful as it had seen duty as a drag car in the 70s - someone crudely stuff a Chevy V8 in it and the axle was welded solidly to the frame. Sold the Honda as a parts car. The Toyota drivetrain went to another and some of the small parts sold to others. I still have a few bits of the Toyota. Made a small profit on the Toyota and a small loss on the Honda. Such is life.

ChaosphereIX · « **Reply #2503 on:** October 23, 2017, 03:25:48 pm »

just found out about these guys....

Delta Integrale x3, Alfa 155 Ti-Z Zagato [one of 20!], a fully done up Larini 155 Ti DTM replica, 2 [!] SZ Zagatos [stupid rare], and a Lancia Thema 8.32 with the Ferrari V8.

when I am back in country, I must pay them a visit in my humble 155 V6 LE...

I might have found a new importer for my next Alfa

Scaerio · « **Reply #2504 on:** October 23, 2017, 04:16:05 pm »

The Zagatos may be rare, but boy are they ugly. The pre-catalyst Thema 8.32, at least from the factory, was only about 0.4 seconds faster from 0-100 than the Thema Turbo and the post-catalyst version and the Turbo had the same time, but the 8.32 cost a lot more. I am sure that tuning could squeeze much more out of the Ferrari V8.

ChaosphereIX · « **Reply #2505 on:** October 23, 2017, 04:31:45 pm »

Quote from: Scaerio on October 23, 2017, 04:16:05 pm

The Zagatos may be rare, but boy are they ugly. The pre-catalyst Thema 8.32, at least from the factory, was only about 0.4 seconds faster from 0-100 than the Thema Turbo and the post-catalyst version and the Turbo had the same time, but the 8.32 cost a lot more. I am sure that tuning could squeeze much more out of the Ferrari V8.

yep, no argument there. "Il Monstro" certainly was ugly, but that is part of it's charm for me. So ugly it is interesting. Certainly not boring. Drove damn well and sounded fantastic with that 3L Busso V6:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5iuDW9p5gU

As for the Thema 8.32, yeah it was not really any faster than the turbo. But it sounded a hell of a lot better at least:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=082gW-jC7fU

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #2506 on:** October 24, 2017, 05:07:24 pm »

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/calgary/super-micra/1307795362?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

Shame no pictures of the engine. This thing would be a hoot with 120hp or so. They weight almost nothing. Price seems cheap.

Bubba · « **Reply #2507 on:** October 24, 2017, 05:24:15 pm »

Quote from: Arthur Dent on October 24, 2017, 05:07:24 pm

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/calgary/super-micra/1307795362?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

Shame no pictures of the engine. This thing would be a hoot with 120hp or so. They weight almost nothing. Price seems cheap.

The add-ons probably doubled the weight of the car.

revalations · « **Reply #2508 on:** October 24, 2017, 08:33:16 pm »

How on earth could that Micra be right here in my small town and I've never seen it?

Blueprint · « **Reply #2509 on:** November 01, 2017, 09:07:06 pm »

Here's another one for Firm's F-Body fleet:

https://www.lespac.com/sherbrooke/vehicules-antiques-collection/belle-camaro-1985-a-vendre_46955368D0.jsa?searchCriteria=L3NlYXJjaC9yZXN1bHRzLmpzYT9sPTEmaT0xJmRoPTAmaz0xJmU9NDUuNTI1MDAmZj0tNzMuNTU4MzMmaD0xJmc9MTc1NjcmYj00NTImZGY9NDUyJnc9Q0FSX21ha2Umaj0x&navigationInfo=YT0wJmI9NjU4JmM9NDczMzk4MzRTNDc2OTM4MDZTNDY5NTUzNjhTNDc4MDA4MzRTNDc4MDE3OTNTNDc4MDQwNDBTNDY5NTUyNzVTNDc4MDE3ODdTNDc4MDE4MzFTNDc4MDE1MDUmZD0w&requester=SCH

V6 auto, but look at that interior!

BWII · « **Reply #2510 on:** November 02, 2017, 11:28:02 pm »

Wee bit o' hail damage, US priced car...32% exchange...so ballparkish for something similar here.
2016 Ford Mustang GT performance package over $10000 in extras free! - $29000
"After all mods, it now makes 105hp over stock, dyno proven!"
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/cto/d/2016-ford-mustang-gt/6329874838.html
I even like the colour.

And check out the list of mods...yikes.

RTR tech 7 wheels 20x9.5 20x10.5 with Nitto tires 255/35/20 and 295/35/20
-Koni Adjustable dampers
-BMR minimal drop springs
-BMR aluminum differential bushings
-BMR delrin cradle bushings
-BMR vertical links
-BMR adjustable toe links
Boundary billet oil pump gears
-MMR billet timing gear
-MMR/romac harmonic balancer
-Nguage with lund custom e85 tune
-A pillar guage pod with autometer digital oil temp guage
-GT350 intake manifold
-stock throttle body with GT350 adapter
-PMAS intake system with sound tube delete and front grill honeycomb opened up
-Pypes stepped long tube headers
-Corsa exhaust with borla pro-xs resonated x-pipe
-BMR adjustable motor mounts
-whiteline transmission mount stiffening insert
-Reische 170 degree thermostat
-Oil sandwich plate adapter for oil temp guage sender and future turbo/supercharger oil feed
-Ford Performance oil catch can
Foose shift knob.
Other-
-Hoosier 28x10x17 slicks (brand new, never mounted)
-DSS heavy duty axles (brand new, never installed)

Yup, I'd think that might be a good deal with all the go-fast stuff added in. Now...where am I going to find $40 Cdn...

Or, 3rd Marauder in the last month. This one's in AB instead of US. But, I wonder if it isn't over-priced. Though the other two seem to have disappeared rather quickly, so maybe not? US examples are higher priced than the other two. Just not sure a supercharger is worth $10-15,000 more on this car...being used. Anyway...
2003 Mercury Marauder Supercharged $25,000
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/calgary/2003-mercury-marauder-supercharged/1301958644?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
...the previous owner had a Trilogy Motorsports super charger installed bringing the HP from 302 up to 460hp.

OTOH you can get a 2007 Merc Grand M for under $3000 US in nice shape...and supercharge it, or Hell Cat swap it (or Coyote if you want to keep the family bloodlines pure...and cheaper. Maybe a Cummins

).

Gurgie · « **Reply #2511 on:** November 03, 2017, 12:30:29 pm »

Damn tempting....

http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Porsche/911/TORONTO/Ontario/19_10381208_/?showcpo=ShowCPO&orup=68_15_79

I like this one better tho... has the full leather package & sports seats

http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Porsche/911/MONTR%c3%89AL/Quebec/19_10338830_/?showcpo=ShowCPO&orup=66_15_79

johngenx · « **Reply #2512 on:** November 03, 2017, 12:47:23 pm »

The silver car is the pick for me. C4S with a stick and what appears to be a loving owner. It's not a super-special car, and priced like a base C-Class, I'd put some snow tires on it as DD it year-round. Early 997s are bottoming out now, and I don't see them selling for under $40K. Good time to buy - they can be had with low kms and in immaculate condition and you could drive it for 5 years and recoup the purchase price. Service is expensive, but not horrendous.

Gurgie · « **Reply #2513 on:** November 03, 2017, 01:28:00 pm »

^I've seen a few in the $32k - $39k range as well... mostly 2005's which I'd stay away from because of the potential IMS issue. But I agree with you that their price point seems to be down that the bottom right now & like you said it could be something I'd be able to drive for a few years & re-sell for what I paid. I still love my 951 and the damn thing turns heads still (don't think these 911's will get the same reactions), just might be time to move on from it & onto something else... like rrocket said at some point, life is shot & it would be great to own a few interesting cars in that time

Like this one http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Porsche/911/Toronto/Ontario/5_35569947_ON20071119110435530/?showcpo=ShowCPO&orup=2_15_33

Or this one that had it's engine replaced in 2014 http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Porsche/911/MOFFAT/Ontario/19_10391953_/?showcpo=ShowCPO&orup=4_15_33

Gurgie · « **Reply #2514 on:** November 03, 2017, 01:36:18 pm »

WTF!?!? $120k http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Porsche/911/LONDON/Ontario/19_10406756_/?showcpo=ShowCPO&orup=33_15_33

OliverD · « **Reply #2515 on:** November 03, 2017, 01:44:13 pm »

From that ad:

Quote

This car has been stored in a climate controlled glass box that was specifically made in the garage for the car, hidden from sunlight and any elements, stored under its cover and on tire cradles to prevent the original tires uneven tire wear from storage.

LOL

Gurgie · « **Reply #2516 on:** November 03, 2017, 01:45:49 pm »

Quote from: OliverD on November 03, 2017, 01:44:13 pm

From that ad:

Quote
This car has been stored in a climate controlled glass box that was specifically made in the garage for the car, hidden from sunlight and any elements, stored under its cover and on tire cradles to prevent the original tires uneven tire wear from storage.

LOL

Yeah, but it's okay to park in the field of dandelions & drive on gravel roads (see some of the other pics)

johngenx · « **Reply #2517 on:** November 03, 2017, 02:06:22 pm »

The 2005s aren't worth the savings from a 2007. That 2007 C4S is still the pick of the litter imo.

The $120K guy needs a new bag of crack as his has gone bad.

Railton · « **Reply #2518 on:** November 03, 2017, 02:11:55 pm »

Quote from: johngenx on November 03, 2017, 02:06:22 pm

The 2005s aren't worth the savings from a 2007. That 2007 C4S is still the pick of the litter imo.

The $120K guy needs a new bag of crack as his has gone bad.

^^Agree, but the 07, 08 and 09 997.1 units still have the IMS bearing issue unless it's been replaced.
Railton

johngenx · « **Reply #2519 on:** November 03, 2017, 02:18:01 pm »

All M96 engines are IMS issue engines, but the 2005 997s seem particularly prone to blowing up. No idea of why. I know there is an engine number cut off, but not sure what year it was in.