Auto Enthusiasts?

Just wondering if there are any other auto enthusiasts on this forum?

I have an automotive engineering degree, and love spending time in the garage wrenching on my vehicle(s).

My current ride:
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A 2007 Subaru WRX Limited
Mods: Carbon Fibre hood, Projector headlights, Mishimoto aluminum racing radiator with red silicone hoses, 18x9 Rota G-Force wheels, and Greddy catback exhaust.

Other vehicles I have owned: a 1980 Chevrolet C10 pickup truck with a 350 small block and turbo 350 transmission with a B&M shift plate(had a lot of work done to it but couldn't afford the fuel bill for it anymore) :(

I currently also have a 1969 Chrysler New Yorker project car that was my grandfather's. He bought it new and it is still all original.

Just wondering if anyone else likes their vehicles, 2 and 4 wheels included.

Am i an enthusiast? No not really. I love my new car though! I plan on doing a few minor things to it, but im not a car guy by any means.

2005 subaru impreza 2.5 RS
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I'm a bit of a auto enthusiast.

My grandfather has an old 1933 Ford Model A that we completely rebuilt/restored. It's got a rumble seat and everything.

It was a multigenerational project was a ton of fun. Unfortunately I don't have any pictures of the engine, or interior but we kept everything as stock as possible.

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I'm currently driving a 2011 Mercedes C300 sports sedan and really like it, though I think I'll be going with a BMW next time around. The new 4 series Coupe looks amazing.

Can't beat the all wheel drive of a Subaru, especially in the snow. ;)

That's a really great looking Model A. Can't beat the memories made when doing a multi-generational resto like that either.

I'm a big car guy. I'm going to college to be an automotive technician. I like Toyotas.

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I just got this 2010 F150 Platinum 4x4 with only 3200 miles. An old man traded it in and it was garage kept. I put my Moto Metal wheels wrapped with 33x12.50 :cens0r::cens0r::cens0r::cens0r: Cepek FC-II, MBRP stainless turndown exhaust, Airaide cool air intake, and a Edge CS programmer.

With the mods it gets better mileage than the 07 F150 Lariat I traded. Running about 15 city and 17-18 highway, if I'm good.

I also have an 07 Victory Tour with aftermarket fairing with 4 speaker stereo, stage one kit, pipes, S&S intake, and enough chrome to keep you busy for a weekend.



WOW, THE NAME BRAND OF MY TIRES GOT CENSORED. That's funny!

Nice Subies!

My current ride is part Subaru. :D
2013 Scion FR-S - Perrin non-resonated Cat back/Perrin Drop-in Filter

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Love trucks, here's my f-350 and our 5th wheel and that little thing with a helmet on is my daughter!


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I'm a big car guy. I'm going to college to be an automotive technician. I like Toyotas.

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Me too...some past rides...

Miss my FJ...traded it in on a Rav-4...much better gas mileage...but not as fun...:tears:

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Toyota X-Runner...

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Your cagers are nice but I like my two wheelers.........................
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But if you are a TRUE auto and gun enthusiast :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
I am one of the auto electricians at TAC: Texas Armored Cars

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That would be a very interesting job! I have always wanted a two wheeler and have been looking at a Triumph Daytona 675 for a couple years, but seeing as there is only 6 months of riding weather here in Canada I haven't yet pulled the trigger on the purchase until I get my finances up to snuff.

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This is me pimpin' what's left of my boyfriend's CTS after I pimped it into a cement barrier (twice) a couple of weeks ago. He wasn't that mad. He's graciously offered to replace it with any car I want up to $1000.
I like all of yours! But it doesn't look like any of them are in my budget.

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This is me pimpin' what's left of my boyfriend's CTS after I pimped it into a cement barrier (twice) a couple of weeks ago. He wasn't that mad. He's graciously offered to replace it with any car I want up to $1000.
I like all of yours! But it doesn't look like any of them are in my budget.

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At least it wasn't a CTS-V. That would truly be a tragedy. :D

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At least it wasn't a CTS-V. That would truly be a tragedy. :D

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Funny you say that, I've been begging for a V. He says, "I've ridden with you and you're lucky you're not driving a '95 Neon. Be happy with what you have." Ha ha!

I wouldn't call myself an enthusiast, but I am passionate about my car and love Mustangs. I have a Saleen supercharged '05 Mustang GT with a full exhaust system and cosmetic mods (drop, aftermarket body kit with spoiler, 19" chrome Bremmas that I want to change out to a staggerd set of black Bullitts, and a custom paintjob that I actually completed myself). I've done auto body repair and custom paintwork but moved on to pursue other career interests.

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I've been begging for a V.

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I'm right there with ya! :bow:

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I wouldn't call myself an enthusiast, but I am passionate about my car and love Mustangs. I have a Saleen supercharged '05 Mustang GT with a full exhaust system and cosmetic mods (drop, aftermarket body kit with spoiler, 19" chrome Bremmas that I want to change out to a staggerd set of black Bullitts, and a custom paintjob that I actually completed myself). I've done auto body repair and custom paintwork but moved on to pursue other career interests.

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Are you even human? Tell the truth.

Im a car guy, but I currently dont own anything special. '07 Audi A4 2.7 TDI. Had to ditch the 05 BMW 545i, couldnt afford the fuel. But I used to work on DSMs and have owned half a dozen first generation eclipses.

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Amen to that brother,

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Are you even human? Tell the truth.

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Yes I am :3

All i have is the pics when I first got it on my tablet. Its the 07 Victory Tour i mentioned in my first post.

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Here is my baby all dirty after I got done installing the D2 coilovers. 05 Cadillac CTS-V

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Mods are K&N intake, OBX longtube headers, Magnaflow cat back, d2 coils, and tuned with HP Tuners by yours truly.

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Here is my baby all dirty after I got done installing the D2 coilovers. 05 Cadillac CTS-V

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Mods are K&N intake, OBX longtube headers, Magnaflow cat back, d2 coils, and tuned with HP Tuners by yours truly.

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Do not let BrandiR drive it!!!

So I'm a gear head through and through..

This is my current ride. Very family friendly
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But here are a few that I use to own and sold before the advent of digital photography. So they are the type of car but not my particular car.

1971 Dodge Demon with a 360 magnum. to quote Handsome Rob. "There's alot of things a woman will do in a car like that"
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1999 Ford Cobra totaled this one 6 months after getting it.
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And my Highschool Car. 1984 Z/28 Mine was even this color.
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And my favorite car ever
1983 Hurst Olds.
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Do not let BrandiR drive it!!!

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Ha HA! As soon as I got done going through these, I was going to ask if I could borrow it for a minute.

There are some good looking cars out there.

One other vehicle I forgot to mention that I had a part in. In University I was part of a group of 18 4th year students who designed and built a race car.
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We used a 599cc engine from a Honda motorcycle, and designed and manufactured pretty much the rest of the car including: chassis, suspension, braking system, body, etc. This is one of my team members in the driver's seat (above).
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The team at an autocross event. The car was capable of 0-60mph in 3.2 seconds, and 1.4 lateral g's in corners.
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Me in the seat with the body off for some testing.

The best 14 months of my life were spent on this car, and then when I graduated we had to leave the car in the incapable hands of the university faculty :(

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Are you even human? Tell the truth.

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I'd certainly hope so, dunno what that would make me if she wasn't.

On topic: I see your cages and 2 wheels and raise you 1 that flies through the air (albeit sometimes I'm not attached to it...)
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Unfortunately this is the only race pic I still have, and it's a proof.

Asking if Daybreaker is human was a compliment. At least that's how I meant it :)

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So I'm a gear head through and through..

This is my current ride. Very family friendly


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I had an '06...quite the comfy cruiser... :)

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