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04-11-2013, 01:55 PM
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04-11-2013, 09:20 PM
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Cool thread.
The first brand new motor vehicle I ever bought with my own money, was a motorcycle. I bought it in 1977...a Kawasaki KZ-1000. At the time it was the King (fastest production motorcycle). I had the rotors drilled and installed Lester mags and a Denco 4-into-1 exhaust.
The first car I ever bought, with my own money, I got in 1978. There were 2 others before it ('69 VW bug I got from my Dad; and a '77 Saab 99 EMS that me and 2 buddies bought for rallying and ice racing). This car was all mine (well...mine and the Credit Union's). A 1977 Chevrolet Corvette.
Loved 'em both, but I miss that bike more.
If only I had the gold chains...I coulda been cool.
The first brand new motor vehicle I ever bought with my own money, was a motorcycle. I bought it in 1977...a Kawasaki KZ-1000. At the time it was the King (fastest production motorcycle). I had the rotors drilled and installed Lester mags and a Denco 4-into-1 exhaust.
The first car I ever bought, with my own money, I got in 1978. There were 2 others before it ('69 VW bug I got from my Dad; and a '77 Saab 99 EMS that me and 2 buddies bought for rallying and ice racing). This car was all mine (well...mine and the Credit Union's). A 1977 Chevrolet Corvette.
Loved 'em both, but I miss that bike more.
If only I had the gold chains...I coulda been cool.
04-11-2013, 11:49 PM
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Mustang pic from '95 when we shipped it over to Europe. Car is still in Europe https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-h...90647256_n.jpg
My RZ500 a true giant killer, pic from '91. The Chevette with orange rims was mine too
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M...24292457_n.jpg
My RZ500 a true giant killer, pic from '91. The Chevette with orange rims was mine too
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M...24292457_n.jpg
04-12-2013, 12:25 PM
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My 99 Boxster I bought in 2005 when I was 25 out front of Niagara Falls.
2003 350Z with lots of mods, lowered with 19". 285whp NA
1998 Eagle Talon, fully built motor, 50trim turbo 26psi of boost, 414whp
1995 GTI VR6, NX direct port nitrous system (6 nozzle) spraying 125hp
2003 350Z with lots of mods, lowered with 19". 285whp NA
1998 Eagle Talon, fully built motor, 50trim turbo 26psi of boost, 414whp
1995 GTI VR6, NX direct port nitrous system (6 nozzle) spraying 125hp
04-12-2013, 02:23 PM
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Look, I just found a picture of Glenn when he first got his 911 Just joking Glenn, your car is not *that* old
10 reasons why this can't be me...
#10 - I don't back my car into the driveway
#9 - After spending the first 6 grade school years wearing Lederhosen, I vowed never again to wear short dorky looking pants
#8 - My tires are shinier than that
#7 - Although I did live in California for a while I wasn't old enough to even ride a 2 wheeled bicycle
#6 - German sandals yes, German sandals with socks - definitely not
#5 - Racing stripes to hide paint/body imperfections is not likely (unless it's a winter beater)
#4 - The tie has to each the belt buckle, otherwise I won't step out of the house
#3 - I have never, since allowed to comb my own hair, ever combed it to the side
#2 - I don't think I was even that thin at birth
And the number one reason this can't be me.....
#1 - I couldn't (even today) grow a moustache that full
I have been going through the archives at home, and will post pics shortly to prove the above
04-12-2013, 03:58 PM
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10 reasons why this can't be me...
#10 - I don't back my car into the driveway
#9 - After spending the first 6 grade school years wearing Lederhosen, I vowed never again to wear short dorky looking pants
#8 - My tires are shinier than that
#7 - Although I did live in California for a while I wasn't old enough to even ride a 2 wheeled bicycle
#6 - German sandals yes, German sandals with socks - definitely not
#5 - Racing stripes to hide paint/body imperfections is not likely (unless it's a winter beater)
#4 - The tie has to each the belt buckle, otherwise I won't step out of the house
#3 - I have never, since allowed to comb my own hair, ever combed it to the side
#2 - I don't think I was even that thin at birth
And the number one reason this can't be me.....
#1 - I couldn't (even today) grow a moustache that full
I have been going through the archives at home, and will post pics shortly to prove the above
10 reasons why this can't be me...
#10 - I don't back my car into the driveway
#9 - After spending the first 6 grade school years wearing Lederhosen, I vowed never again to wear short dorky looking pants
#8 - My tires are shinier than that
#7 - Although I did live in California for a while I wasn't old enough to even ride a 2 wheeled bicycle
#6 - German sandals yes, German sandals with socks - definitely not
#5 - Racing stripes to hide paint/body imperfections is not likely (unless it's a winter beater)
#4 - The tie has to each the belt buckle, otherwise I won't step out of the house
#3 - I have never, since allowed to comb my own hair, ever combed it to the side
#2 - I don't think I was even that thin at birth
And the number one reason this can't be me.....
#1 - I couldn't (even today) grow a moustache that full
I have been going through the archives at home, and will post pics shortly to prove the above
11. If the pants warrant a party, so that the ankles may be introduced to the cuffs, then I won't step out of the house.
04-13-2013, 11:01 PM
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Me circa 1988/89 with my new to me 1978 Datsun 280z. I had that car for 24 years. I was really cool with the Sunny Crocket shades eh?
Thought I'd also add one of my earliest pictures of me on the track at Mosport circa very early 90's.
Thought I'd also add one of my earliest pictures of me on the track at Mosport circa very early 90's.
04-15-2013, 11:10 AM
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04-15-2013, 12:09 PM
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It looks cool, but is like an oven with poor air hvac and no a/c.
