All relative to experience and how high the first post sets the barOriginally Posted by Fleet 500
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All relative to experience and how high the first post sets the bar
"A woman without curves is like a road without bends, you might get to your destination quicker but the ride is boring as hell'
Rookie
1998 Ford Exlporer XLT
Styling-------------------- 3
Engine:--------------------7(it has some juice for a 6 in a heavy SUV)
Starting------------------- 7?
Response/acceleration----- 7
Fuel mileage--------------- 4
Noise---------------------- 6(nice sound but could be a little less airy sounding)
Vibration------------------- 8
Drivetrain:6
Brakes:8
Steering:7
Suspension:6
Controls:7
Interior:5
Weather protection:5
Quality control:5
General:7
Comfort:9 (leather and foot room do wonders for driving confort)
1987 Pontiac GTA Trans Am (Parked-Project car)
Orange/Cloth
Future ideas:
LS1/LT1 or Twin Screw S/C L98 TPI
True duels/side pipes
2001 Hyundai Tiburon 2.0 (DD)
Black/Black and Grey Leather
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^ Fleet 500, you must be talking about the vast majority of American cars instead of by quality Asian work of genius called a 1982 Honda Civic.Originally Posted by Fleet 500
Somehow, I don't think it would rate a 10 for several things, like acceleration, ride, front/rear seat shoulder and hip room, rear leg room and luggage space, among other things.
We all make mistakes... nobody is perfect.
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I got a better idea: Rate the Driver.
What-------11
Because a ten is so "normal".
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Hmmmm...
Peugeot 206
Styling: 7 (could be a little sportier, but it's a beautiful shape)
Engine: 4 (1.1 does not do acceleration)
Starting: 2 (it takes ages. And has a rough idle.)
Response/acceleration: 6 (zippy enough)
Fuel mileage: 8 (getting there. Heading for 50mpg now!)
Noise: 5 (sounds great in the car, shit outside!)
Vibration: 9 (very refined for a baby)
Drivetrain: 6 (handles input well, good gearing and well-suited to the car)
Brakes: 4 (spongy, and not that great either)
Steering: 9 (full of feel, really well weighted, excellent feedback)
Suspension: 10 (It's French. Rides really well, and comfortable)
Controls: 8 (everything there, all intuitive)
Interior: 9 (comfortable and very spacious for a small car)
Weather protection: 10 (doesn't leak, no rust, no wind noise)
Quality control: 6 (some squeaks and rattles, but hasn't fallen apart yet)
General: 8 (I love it)
Comfort: 10 (supportive, soft seats plus gentle suspension makes for a very nice car to ride in)
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1987 Ford Mustang GT
Styling: 4 (Very Boxy)
Engine: 8 (Modified....375 Rwhp on the dyno)
Starting: 6 (Starts just fine...but the first few gear changes jerk the car)
Response/acceleration: 8 (Great torque monster, 12's on street tires)
Fuel mileage: 3 (Horrible)
Noise: 8 (American muscle)
Vibration: 5 (The car vibrates at idle)
Drivetrain: 7 (5-speed clunk box...but it hasn't broken)
Brakes: 5 (Drums in the back need to go...brakes fade frequently)
Steering: 7 (Better than expected...the steering wheel is chunky though)
Suspension: 7 (Modified, but it still isn't great)
Controls: 6 (I prefer Japanese controls)
Interior: 5 (Very 80's)
Weather protection: 6 (Very dangerous to drive in rain...so I don't)
Quality control: 8 (Nothing broke yet)
General: 10 (I built it up, so I love it.)
Comfort: 6 (Engine noise and vibrations make long drives annoying)[/QUOTE]
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Nice!! What did you do to it to get it that high? Any pics? Post something in User's Rides...
And what's wrong with chunky wheels? If they're quite small in diameter, I love chunky steering wheels. The Pug has a nice steering wheel, so does the E46 M3... beautiful stuff...
Or you could go out and buy a suede-trimmed wheel. You'll get amazing grip on it, as well as it feeling orgasmic beneath your fingers and looking the bomb. Just don't get it in white, because it'll get mucky...
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All relative to experience and how high the first post sets the bar
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A 347 stroker, new cam, intake, aluminum heads...etc. I could write a parts lists but that would be boring. I'll posts pics tomorrow; I'm 80 miles away from the car right now.
Be aware though that I've yet to do major mods to the exterior. Wheels, paint, hood, and Cobra rear bumper are yet to be installed. I haven't had the time lately. It doesn't look like trash, but it isn't final.
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This stuff is getting old. Please stop.
If you should see a man walking down a crowded street talking aloud to himself, don't run in the opposite direction, but run towards him, because he's a poet. You have nothing to fear from the poet - but the truth.
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Hey- street sleepers are to be respected...
I've seen an E46 M3 trundling around badged as a 318Ci. That was an interesting moment.
You did all that yourself? I am impressed.
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I guess you didn't see my following posts.
No, I had the engine machining work and 347 installed at a machine shop. I didn't dyno it myself either...but these are both givens.
Everything else...pulling the engine, installing the parts, putting it back together....was done by me and my father.
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I have seen your following posts. I just wanted to tell you to not do that again, in any other thread.
If you should see a man walking down a crowded street talking aloud to himself, don't run in the opposite direction, but run towards him, because he's a poet. You have nothing to fear from the poet - but the truth.
(Ted Joans)
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Nice one man. You need to get some soundclips of that. If you can... but yeah, a thread would be much appreciated as soon as you can get the required material...
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Assigning a "10" for acceleration, ride, shoulder room, hip room, rear leg room and luggage space for an '82 Honda isn't exactly objective ratings. I put a "9" for shoulder room for my Cadillacs because even though there is plenty (about 63"), some '50s U.S. cars had 66-67".^ Fleet 500, you must be talking about the vast majority of American cars instead of by quality Asian work of genius called a 1982 Honda Civic.
We all make mistakes... nobody is perfect.
And the day I become excited about '82 Honda Civics is the day I stop being a car enthusiast!
'76 Cadillac Fleetwood Seventy-Five Limousine, '95 Lincoln Town Car.
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