So, because my truck isn't lifted, I'm ripping off the lifted truck thread. I'm curious to see if anyone here has a fun sports car. I bought this two months ago. 2019 Nissan 370Z. I'm impressed at how quick it is. The six-speed manual is geared nicely. This car also works well as a daily driver.
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Nice ride.
I don't currently have a drive-able sports car. My volvo is a six speed manual turbo, so it's kind-of fun when you put your foot into it. But- it's a "sporty" sedan.
Outside of that, I own a 1965 Mustang (289ci -notchback) that will take about $8K and a lot of man hours to get back to proper sports car status.
It's a half disassembled rusty mess that will probably wait another year at least before I have the time and money to do anything with it.
I once had a 72 Ford Torino station wagon with buckshot holes in the tailgate (which wouldn’t open) and a mattress in the back. It was my shaggin’ wagon. It would do 0 to 100 and back to 0 in less than 12 seconds - if it were driven off a cliff. Good times in that car.
(05-01-2019, 03:53 PM)homebiscuit Wrote: [ -> ]I once had a 72 Ford Torino station wagon with buckshot holes in the tailgate (which wouldn’t open) and a mattress in the back. It was my shaggin’ wagon. It would do 0 to 100 and back to 0 in less than 12 seconds - if it were driven off a cliff. Good times in that car.
Sounds like fun. Is it for sale?
(05-01-2019, 07:22 PM)Jags Wrote: [ -> ] (05-01-2019, 03:53 PM)homebiscuit Wrote: [ -> ]I once had a 72 Ford Torino station wagon with buckshot holes in the tailgate (which wouldn’t open) and a mattress in the back. It was my shaggin’ wagon. It would do 0 to 100 and back to 0 in less than 12 seconds - if it were driven off a cliff. Good times in that car.
Sounds like fun. Is it for sale?
Unfortunately, federal environmental laws forbid it.
(05-01-2019, 02:12 PM)NYC4jags Wrote: [ -> ]Nice ride.
I don't currently have a drive-able sports car. My volvo is a six speed manual turbo, so it's kind-of fun when you put your foot into it. But- it's a "sporty" sedan.
Outside of that, I own a 1965 Mustang (289ci -notchback) that will take about $8K and a lot of man hours to get back to proper sports car status.
It's a half disassembled rusty mess that will probably wait another year at least before I have the time and money to do anything with it.
Thanks. And the Mustang sounds like a fun project car. But indeed, the fun doesn't start until there's adequate funds. Would you be doing a lot of the labor yourself? That in itself saves a ton of money.
(05-01-2019, 08:43 PM)Jagsfan4life9/28/82 Wrote: [ -> ] (05-01-2019, 02:12 PM)NYC4jags Wrote: [ -> ]Nice ride.
I don't currently have a drive-able sports car. My volvo is a six speed manual turbo, so it's kind-of fun when you put your foot into it. But- it's a "sporty" sedan.
Outside of that, I own a 1965 Mustang (289ci -notchback) that will take about $8K and a lot of man hours to get back to proper sports car status.
It's a half disassembled rusty mess that will probably wait another year at least before I have the time and money to do anything with it.
Thanks. And the Mustang sounds like a fun project car. But indeed, the fun doesn't start until there's adequate funds. Would you be doing a lot of the labor yourself? That in itself saves a ton of money.
Yes. I'd ideally do most of it.
Been trying to take a welding class but my travel schedule makes it tough. I'll eventually take one anyway - even if I miss a few days of class.
The mechanical stuff is mostly about having the right tools and some patience. The metal work is something I'll need to learn and probably screw up a few times. Luckily the aftermarket parts for these cars have gotten to be pretty abundant and affordable.