paime Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 A thread for car related stuff, such as estate and van porn.I'll start this off with my beloved Capri 1.6 Laser. One of the most awesome cars i've ever owned and i should never have sold it. I'm definitely going to buy another one in due course. This, Mr Chris is proof that great cars don't have to be expensive; it only cost me £750 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 There's a great orange Capri that used to be parked outside the Chinese supermarket, just off Mounthooly. So much want for that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Owl PhD Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 There's a great orange Capri that used to be parked outside the Chinese supermarket, just off Mounthooly. So much want for that one.Is this it? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroopy121 Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 A thread for car related stuff, such as estate and van porn.I'll start this off with my beloved Capri 1.6 Laser. One of the most awesome cars i've ever owned and i should never have sold it. I'm definitely going to buy another one in due course. This, Mr Chris is proof that great cars don't have to be expensive; it only cost me £750 What the fuck is in the boot? Looks like she's trying to pop a wheelie!xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paime Posted December 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Capri's are genuinely awesome cars. People used to wave at me and take pictures when i was stopped at traffic lights. It was a little bit tail happy, mind and i spun it a few times but luckily it was always on roundabouts and i managed to not hit anything. EDIT: Oh god, it's a spinning capri.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paime Posted December 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 What the fuck is in the boot? Looks like she's trying to pop a wheelie!xxThis isn't actually my car, rather an image robbed from Google. I don't have any pictures of my beloved Even if i did i wouldn't know how to put them up on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 I'll start this off with my beloved Capri 1.6 Laser. it only cost me £750 How much did it cost you to keep it running though? Does a car like that not need constant attention? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paime Posted December 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 It needed a little bit of TLC when i first got it but the parts only cost £50 and then it needed no more. The engineering is so simple and the engine bay so massive that there wasn't anything you couldn't do. Insurance was cheap, too due to it's low value and wee engine.There are heaps of cheap cars you can get that are great:Toyota MR2 mk1 (the mk2 ones are cheap, too but the turbos cost a bit more)Landrover Series 2, 2a and 3Renault Clio WilliamsMG Midget / MGB V8Even some yank tanks can be cheap. This one isn't so cheap but you know what im getting at: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1978-PONTIAC-TRANS-AM-6-6-V8-AUTO-T-TOP-CLASSIC-STYLE-/330842719522?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4d07c34522 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Even some yank tanks can be cheap. This one isn't so cheap but you know what im getting at: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1978-PONTIAC-TRANS-AM-6-6-V8-AUTO-T-TOP-CLASSIC-STYLE-/330842719522?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4d07c34522Now we're talking! Though I'd be more tempted by a mustang like this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Mustang-1965-coupe-Rust-Rot-free-Fresh-Californian-Import-Solid-Car-/271108971267?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3f1f5a9b03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davetherave Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 I always fancied a Mustang or Firebird, the sound of a rumbling v8 is music to my ears The capri is a classic, anyone remember the professionals? I owned one of these back in the day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HateEvent Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Yay car thread!I'm just about to leave work so I'm not going to stay and write up big descriptions and specs (yet!) of my previous car nor my current one. I'll post a couple of pictures of them though Previous (first) car was a Volkswagen Golf mk5 1.4 FSI with a few visual changes:At its best:-Almost the same but with different wheels (as I sold it):-Sold it and bought my current car - 1994 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo. It has quite a few bits done so far but doesn't look OTT (got new bits waiting to go on though so it'll be different come April).At present:Got one of these carbon fibre rear diffusers ready to go on (to a new rear bumper with no horrific fog light):These sideskirts are also waiting to go on:And this new carbon fibre front lip waiting to go on: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 A couple of photos of my achingly practical Volvo V50, portaging belongings like a champ.This next one is NSFW. Make sure your supervisor is out of range.Phwoar! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 I'm currently rocking a terribly responsible Ford Focus, but its the TDCi, 1.8 diesel; in James Bond baddie black. It has a bit of guts on the dualers and motorway and achieves a pretty consistent 55 MPG, so really cannae complain. The electrics of the car are pretty senile, which is pretty common in the model, but that's my only real complaint. Next I want to get something totally stupid, like a Golf R32, or a Focus ST. The Leon Cupra's are meant to be fun as well, for a bit less dosh. After that I'll probably just settle into a Vauxhall Insignia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Ford Ka 1.3. Basic model, no add-ons. Get THAT up ye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkaline Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Ford Ka 1.3. Basic model, no add-ons. Get THAT up ye.You sir, have the car of a rapist. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 You sir, have the car of a rapist.Nonsense. There's nowhere near enough room in the boot of a Ka for an Eastern European student with her wrists and ankles taped together.EDIT - I originally typed "his" instead of "her". Freudian slip much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboy Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 I love cars, still need to get my licence tho hahaI'm eyeing up a project at the momentfound very cheap G-reg mk3 fiesta needing little work done to the back arches. But for a car over 20 years old its only done 43k and is fresh. It's got an old fashioned manual choke and a 4 speed box.once insurance goes down i'll see about upgrading the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Currently nipping around in a 2005 (seventh generation) Honda Civic 1.6i VTEC Sport. It's my second Civic, had a 1998 (sixth generation) hatch before that. Dunno what to do next, because I think Honda have ruined the Civic now. It's not a problem right now, but cars don't last forever. Also finding myself more and more looking for a sixth gear.Before that I had two Mk. 2 Fiestas. The first one was a 957cc van which was converted into a car (windows and back seat put in). Got a Ghia centre console for it and thought it was awesome It met a violent end wedged between a lorry and some railings on the A947. The car didn't have an undamaged body panel but thankfully my sister (who had kinda inherited it) was unharmed. The second one was a 1.1L. It wasn't as good as the ex-van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Nonsense. There's nowhere near enough room in the boot of a Ka for an Eastern European student with her wrists and ankles taped together.EDIT - I originally typed "his" instead of "her". Freudian slip much?Have you considered putting down the back seats and using some potato sacks to hide the body from sight? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 I love cars, still need to get my licence tho hahaI'm eyeing up a project at the momentfound very cheap G-reg mk3 fiesta needing little work done to the back arches. But for a car over 20 years old its only done 43k and is fresh. It's got an old fashioned manual choke and a 4 speed box.once insurance goes down i'll see about upgrading the engine.My first car was a 1984 Ford Fiesta Mark 2. 1.1. Maroon. Beige interior. Cost me £300. Manual choke, 4 gears. Fucking rusty piece of shit, but I loved it. Comfiest seats ever. Amazingly I even had some sex in it. I also drove it into a wall once. Looked like this, but with a dent, and jizzier seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkaline Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Nonsense. There's nowhere near enough room in the boot of a Ka for an Eastern European student with her wrists and ankles taped together.EDIT - I originally typed "his" instead of "her". Freudian slip much?Prop her/him up in the front seat held in place with a seat belt whilst they snooze in a GHB induced kip on the way to your venue of choice then chop said "victim" into bits with a saw and pop them in the boot on your way to your preferred disposal site. Job's a good 'un. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skacel Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Smert. I like the colour.I'm currently driving a Mk 6 Golf TSi. Nice motor. Solid ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboy Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 I like cars to be kept at least nice looking with subtle modification that improves the overall look of the carthis is a ruined version of a mk3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabbage Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 There are heaps of cheap cars you can get that are great:Landrover Series 2, 2a and 3remove the "great" and your nearly there! Hows about a Capri engined Series 3..... mines been in the shed for going on 5years now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paime Posted December 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 remove the "great" and your nearly there! Hows about a Capri engined Series 3..... mines been in the shed for going on 5years now....Have you got a capri or a series 3? My old man used to have a series 3 and i've got lots of great memories of it. My brother eventually inherited it as his first car and wrote off a mini and a fiesta with it (in two separate occasions, landy unharmed) before destroying the gearbox with his amateurish gear changes.How on earth do you post pictures from you hard drive on this forum???EDIT: I've worked it out....EDIT EDIT: No i haven't.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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