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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Currently had to go sensible and go for a dad car. Swapped my type R out for it which I loved!
Had a pretty ridiculous audio car before that which I also miss!  |
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over a year ago
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"Currently had to go sensible and go for a dad car. Swapped my type R out for it which I loved!
Had a pretty ridiculous audio car before that which I also miss! "
Oh god I feel for you, gotta love a Type R  |
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over a year ago
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I'd class myself as one, had 5 cars over the past year or so. 3 of which have been BMWs which I loved. Currently on a Subaru with 330bhp which is fun but always want more.
Need to get my bike test done too so I can upgrade my 125 to my 650 in the garage |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Currently had to go sensible and go for a dad car. Swapped my type R out for it which I loved!
Had a pretty ridiculous audio car before that which I also miss!
Oh god I feel for you, gotta love a Type R "
I promised myself another one, but the FK2 just isn’t coming down in value! I wanted them to come under £15k before getting one.....they’re holding at around £19k |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Currently on a Subaru with 330bhp which is fun but always want more.
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How often does it break? 
I’ve never known a guy who is good at fixing Subaru’s who isn’t always fully booked, hilarious cars but they are bloody awful for breaking |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Funnily enough I've owned it 20k miles now as my daily and only thing that's broke was an O2 sensor which was an easy fix.
I just avoid doing hard launches and it's fine, always rolling starts  |
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"I'd class myself as one, had 5 cars over the past year or so. 3 of which have been BMWs which I loved. Currently on a Subaru with 330bhp which is fun but always want more.
Need to get my bike test done too so I can upgrade my 125 to my 650 in the garage "
Full bike test done. On with getting a bike at the moment. Just deciding what to get |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Any ideas on what bike you'll get?
My mate had a SV650 as his daily ride and said it was amazing. Swapped it for a CB500 and enjoys this more for spirited rides but cannot compare to the comfort of the SV. I |
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By *andm_69Couple
over a year ago
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I would like a real car toy (FN2 Type R please) but the missus said no so I settled for the FN1 1.8 Type S.
My real passion tho is the Yamaha XJR1300 sitting in my garage waiting for an MOT (bikes over cars anyday) |
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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago
All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest |
I love my decked out gen 7 Toyota Celica. Not the fastest, but corners great, looks fabulous, gobbles up km effortlessly and has bulletproof Toyota reliability. A classic in the making |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I'd class myself as one, had 5 cars over the past year or so. 3 of which have been BMWs which I loved. Currently on a Subaru with 330bhp which is fun but always want more.
Need to get my bike test done too so I can upgrade my 125 to my 650 in the garage
Full bike test done. On with getting a bike at the moment. Just deciding what to get "
H2 
On a serious note an older 2001 ish cbr600 |
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Erm.... few in mind... fz1 fz8 fzs600 xsr900 bandit 12 or 6 to name a few. Pretty open at the moment going to do a couple of test rides. Test and trainibg was on sv650 and er6f
gsx750 inazuma testing on monday |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Erm.... few in mind... fz1 fz8 fzs600 xsr900 bandit 12 or 6 to name a few. Pretty open at the moment going to do a couple of test rides. Test and trainibg was on sv650 and er6f
gsx750 inazuma testing on monday "
Is it a toy or a commuter?
If a commuter consider a vfr800 |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Currently got a BSA Lightning sat in the garage which might be a bit of fun, but will probably lack the 'need for speed' and will cave for a nice naked bike, not a fan of sports.
(did think about buying a H2R on release as an investment, probably should've) |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Just an everything if weathers nice work and back.if not jump in car. ( definatly not for this thread caugh **landrover freelander** ahem) But definatly weekend fun long rides out. "
Z1000sx is a good modern all rounder. That engine goes like a missile. But for me was a bit too upright i need a more forward lean to take weight off my back. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have a bmw 530e petrol, needless to say it can out run most and when I press the electric boost thing people stop bothering
Not that great around a corner at speed mind! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"To be fair i recon costs going to play the bigest role in the decision "
Cbr600 old one 2-3k does everything great for fun but balanced enpugh to be comfy on tge road unlike an r6 |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Any other petrol heads on here? I live my toy but she is off the road at the moment and I miss her soooooo much xx
I drive a diesel car, does that count?"
Don’t underestimate a modern diesel, a BMW M3 can’t outrun a mapped BMW 335D |
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Yes I have a highly modified civic coupe which all the boy racers mistake for an evo or a Scooby tho I don't take it out much only to work as I've a honda sex wagon now oh sorry honda stepwagon lol x |
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By *opsy71Woman
over a year ago
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"I'd class myself as one, had 5 cars over the past year or so. 3 of which have been BMWs which I loved. Currently on a Subaru with 330bhp which is fun but always want more.
Need to get my bike test done too so I can upgrade my 125 to my 650 in the garage
Full bike test done. On with getting a bike at the moment. Just deciding what to get "
Just buy something that will be forgiving if you make a mistake instead of wanting to spit you off every 2 minutes. Like anything when you first graduate to a bigger machine you will always make tiny errors till you gain experience and confidence.
The sv is a great all rounder bike that isn't itching to kill you. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Any other petrol heads on here? I live my toy but she is off the road at the moment and I miss her soooooo much xx
What do you drive when shes on the road ?"
She is a 1992 Mk1 mitsi GTO she sounds ace lol |
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"Any other petrol heads on here? I live my toy but she is off the road at the moment and I miss her soooooo much xx
What do you drive when shes on the road ?
She is a 1992 Mk1 mitsi GTO she sounds ace lol "
I see why you miss her 
What u in while shes off road |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Any other petrol heads on here? I live my toy but she is off the road at the moment and I miss her soooooo much xx
What do you drive when shes on the road ?
She is a 1992 Mk1 mitsi GTO she sounds ace lol
I see why you miss her
What u in while shes off road"
Daily drive is an 07 plate civic type s 2.2 diesel which is pretty fun xx
Its the noise of the v6 engine tho, gives me butterflies when I hear her start up  |
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By *opsy71Woman
over a year ago
Sheffield |
"Sorry just chipped in then I could talk bikes all night
Talk away "
OK if you want my honest opinion I'd do a bit longer on the sv650 or go to a zx6 or a gixer
Avoid the r6 it's not a good bike in my humble opinion the zx6 far outweighs it.
You want something comfy and smooth and not snatchy with a good power ratio so you don't easily get bored. Get your miles clocked up before playing with the nutter bastard bikes.
Or the nutter bastard riders, ride within your limits not past them there will be many more years once you have experience under your belt. Sorry I'll Shurrup now
Lol ?? ?? ?? ?? |
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"Sorry just chipped in then I could talk bikes all night
Talk away
OK if you want my honest opinion I'd do a bit longer on the sv650 or go to a zx6 or a gixer
Avoid the r6 it's not a good bike in my humble opinion the zx6 far outweighs it.
You want something comfy and smooth and not snatchy with a good power ratio so you don't easily get bored. Get your miles clocked up before playing with the nutter bastard bikes.
Or the nutter bastard riders, ride within your limits not past them there will be many more years once you have experience under your belt. Sorry I'll Shurrup now
Lol ?? ?? ?? ?? "
Dont.... keep going lol
Im thinking more a naked bit more upright like i say hoing to do some test rides. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Sorry just chipped in then I could talk bikes all night
Talk away
OK if you want my honest opinion I'd do a bit longer on the sv650 or go to a zx6 or a gixer
Avoid the r6 it's not a good bike in my humble opinion the zx6 far outweighs it.
You want something comfy and smooth and not snatchy with a good power ratio so you don't easily get bored. Get your miles clocked up before playing with the nutter bastard bikes.
Or the nutter bastard riders, ride within your limits not past them there will be many more years once you have experience under your belt. Sorry I'll Shurrup now
Lol ?? ?? ?? ?? "
R6 is 100% meant to be on a track its a very nice maxhine but horrible on the road. Every bump wants to take it off course and its pretty underpowered in the bottom half of the rev range.
My h2sx is bizarely the best behaved bike ive ridden. I still miss my vfr800 and thst gesr driven cam whine |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'd class myself as one, had 5 cars over the past year or so. 3 of which have been BMWs which I loved. Currently on a Subaru with 330bhp which is fun but always want more.
Need to get my bike test done too so I can upgrade my 125 to my 650 in the garage
Full bike test done. On with getting a bike at the moment. Just deciding what to get "
cb500r the dogs bollocks |
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By *opsy71Woman
over a year ago
Sheffield |
"Sorry just chipped in then I could talk bikes all night
Talk away
OK if you want my honest opinion I'd do a bit longer on the sv650 or go to a zx6 or a gixer
Avoid the r6 it's not a good bike in my humble opinion the zx6 far outweighs it.
You want something comfy and smooth and not snatchy with a good power ratio so you don't easily get bored. Get your miles clocked up before playing with the nutter bastard bikes.
Or the nutter bastard riders, ride within your limits not past them there will be many more years once you have experience under your belt. Sorry I'll Shurrup now
Lol ?? ?? ?? ??
Dont.... keep going lol
Im thinking more a naked bit more upright like i say hoing to do some test rides. "
Oh if your fancying something naked get a 600 bandit and street fighter it, Jack it up change the bars and put a double lamp on it they look so sexy!! |
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"Sorry just chipped in then I could talk bikes all night
Talk away
OK if you want my honest opinion I'd do a bit longer on the sv650 or go to a zx6 or a gixer
Avoid the r6 it's not a good bike in my humble opinion the zx6 far outweighs it.
You want something comfy and smooth and not snatchy with a good power ratio so you don't easily get bored. Get your miles clocked up before playing with the nutter bastard bikes.
Or the nutter bastard riders, ride within your limits not past them there will be many more years once you have experience under your belt. Sorry I'll Shurrup now
Lol ?? ?? ?? ??
Dont.... keep going lol
Im thinking more a naked bit more upright like i say hoing to do some test rides.
Oh if your fancying something naked get a 600 bandit and street fighter it, Jack it up change the bars and put a double lamp on it they look so sexy!! "
Was just looking at a bandit 12 come in bike shop near me today already tein lamps on front did look rather sexy |
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"Didnt think I would be a petrol head but then i bought a dodge avenger - only 1 of 22 of its type in the UK - its a pain to get parts for but I love it and have had it for 2 years now "
I looked at a dodge avenger and a chevy too. (Too many trips to the usa)
Lack of dealers put me off but always wanted one. |
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"Didnt think I would be a petrol head but then i bought a dodge avenger - only 1 of 22 of its type in the UK - its a pain to get parts for but I love it and have had it for 2 years now
I looked at a dodge avenger and a chevy too. (Too many trips to the usa)
Its worth it - suprisingly kwik fit has been amazing for parts when needed
Its only a 2.6 but does make a nice bit of noise
Lack of dealers put me off but always wanted one. "
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"Didnt think I would be a petrol head but then i bought a dodge avenger - only 1 of 22 of its type in the UK - its a pain to get parts for but I love it and have had it for 2 years now
I looked at a dodge avenger and a chevy too. (Too many trips to the usa)
Its worth it - suprisingly kwik fit has been amazing for parts when needed
Its only a 2.6 but does make a nice bit of noise
Lack of dealers put me off but always wanted one. "
bet it goes well too |
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Yes, cars and bikes too.
The Mitsubishi is a great choice, the Japanese manufactures were really on top of their game in the 1990s and part of the fun is digging out the less well known cars.
They’ve done it more recently with the spaceship Honda Civics too, while everyone else is buying Audis and BMWs, Honda come up with the Type S Civic that’s not quite as bonkers as the R but just mad enough while still subtle. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Loving the sports bikes but I have to admit that I am more of a Harley fan if I could buy any bike no matter the cost it would be a the Harley fat boy in full matte black with the shorter matte black exhaust pipes... God they make me so wet lol  |
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"Loving the sports bikes but I have to admit that I am more of a Harley fan if I could buy any bike no matter the cost it would be a the Harley fat boy in full matte black with the shorter matte black exhaust pipes... God they make me so wet lol "
Ill have to get one and come get you then haha
I like the look of them just not sure about the forward controlls and the seating position |
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Yeah, I love cars and have a few old BMWs of various shapes and sizes. I like other brands too but I'm a nerd for 90s BMs. I did have an EP3 Civic Type R for a short while but it wasn't a very good one so I sold it without ever getting a chance to enjoy it properly. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Love cars, and love driving. Alas I don't own a sporty car, I do have a 1.9 Fabia, is quick enough though I miss the ooomph.
Last fast car I had was a Vectra, 2.0 TDi.
My son also shares my love of cars he swapped his Honda Civic type S, to a Civix type R. Beautiful!
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Love cars, and love driving. Alas I don't own a sporty car, I do have a 1.9 Fabia, is quick enough though I miss the ooomph.
Last fast car I had was a Vectra, 2.0 TDi.
My son also shares my love of cars he swapped his Honda Civic type S, to a Civix type R. Beautiful!
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Fantastic, God I love driving too xx this year I want to learn how to drift
Type R is lush xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Love cars, and love driving. Alas I don't own a sporty car, I do have a 1.9 Fabia, is quick enough though I miss the ooomph.
Last fast car I had was a Vectra, 2.0 TDi.
My son also shares my love of cars he swapped his Honda Civic type S, to a Civix type R. Beautiful!
Fantastic, God I love driving too xx this year I want to learn how to drift
Type R is lush xx"
Just got to keep on top of the oil with them. And get some uniroyal rain sport tyres on the front! They are horrendous for corners when its even slightly wet.
The difference between a S and an R is fantastic, the type S is only a trim level. They’re no faster than the standard models, they’ve just got a few extra sporty bits stuck on. |
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Life long petrol head here. Had 4 magazine features 2 of which were front covers of previous modified cars. Now have a semi sensible daily and an E46 M3 track car that I've just had a roll cage and new seats fitted too ready for this years track day events. |
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"Life long petrol head here. Had 4 magazine features 2 of which were front covers of previous modified cars. Now have a semi sensible daily and an E46 M3 track car that I've just had a roll cage and new seats fitted too ready for this years track day events."
OMG I bet that's stunning!!!! |
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"Life long petrol head here. Had 4 magazine features 2 of which were front covers of previous modified cars. Now have a semi sensible daily and an E46 M3 track car that I've just had a roll cage and new seats fitted too ready for this years track day events.
OMG I bet that's stunning!!!! "
I'm waiting to get it vinyl wrapped as I'm competing in a charity road rally around Europe in August. Hopefully will be done in time. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Life long petrol head here. Had 4 magazine features 2 of which were front covers of previous modified cars. Now have a semi sensible daily and an E46 M3 track car that I've just had a roll cage and new seats fitted too ready for this years track day events.
OMG I bet that's stunning!!!!
I'm waiting to get it vinyl wrapped as I'm competing in a charity road rally around Europe in August. Hopefully will be done in time."
That's epic, what sort of wrap you going for? Full wrap?
How all goes well, sounds awesome fun x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"TVR fan here.. currently have a 4litre HC V8 Chimaera ... no driving aids or fancy gadgets... just pure power and it's totally British made (yeah it's not very reliable) .... but massive fun "
The unmistakable sound of a v8 tvr  stunning!!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Love cars, and love driving. Alas I don't own a sporty car, I do have a 1.9 Fabia, is quick enough though I miss the ooomph.
Last fast car I had was a Vectra, 2.0 TDi.
My son also shares my love of cars he swapped his Honda Civic type S, to a Civix type R. Beautiful!
Fantastic, God I love driving too xx this year I want to learn how to drift
Type R is lush xx
Just got to keep on top of the oil with them. And get some uniroyal rain sport tyres on the front! They are horrendous for corners when its even slightly wet.
The difference between a S and an R is fantastic, the type S is only a trim level. They’re no faster than the standard models, they’ve just got a few extra sporty bits stuck on. "
Exactly, this was whe he wanted to upgrade, his Type Slow was quick, but fuck me, his Type R is a beast. You are right when you say about the wet, he is in the process of sorting out tyres etc. Beautiful car tbf. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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My toy is also.currently off the road.
Pulled the engine and gearbox out to do a rebuild.
Loads of other little jobs to do on her over the summer.
Do miss driving it though |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"My toy is also.currently off the road.
Pulled the engine and gearbox out to do a rebuild.
Loads of other little jobs to do on her over the summer.
Do miss driving it though"
What do u have? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I have too many cars.
72 Oldsmobile v8
66 ford cortina
92 ford seirra
69 royal Enfield motorbike
00 Harley Roadking
Love all vehicles especially classics"
That is a pretty epic collection!!!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Bought a black 56 plate premier edition type R last year.
Don't think I'll ever sell it, too much fun, love it when the vtec kicks in  "
Have a look online at the turbo conversions
£7000-£8000 will get you a 500bhp or 700bhp type R
TDI north built a couple and they are beyond ridiculous |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Life long petrol head here. Had 4 magazine features 2 of which were front covers of previous modified cars. Now have a semi sensible daily and an E46 M3 track car that I've just had a roll cage and new seats fitted too ready for this years track day events.
OMG I bet that's stunning!!!!
I'm waiting to get it vinyl wrapped as I'm competing in a charity road rally around Europe in August. Hopefully will be done in time."
If you need a co-driver just holla!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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My motorbike is off the road atm. God I miss riding! Followed a few bikes down to the beach last weekend, and was actually CRYING because my bike is fooked. I would get one that works if I had the dosh - but I don't. Not riding is very physical for me. It physically hurts when I can't. Also it helps my mental health a lot. It's about the only thing that takes me out of my daft head.
So I totally get the petrol head vibe. Grew up around racing cars and rally cars. Swear it's genetic! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"My toy is also.currently off the road.
Pulled the engine and gearbox out to do a rebuild.
Loads of other little jobs to do on her over the summer.
Do miss driving it though
What do u have? "
96 Pontiac Firebird |
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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago
All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest |
"My toy is also.currently off the road.
Pulled the engine and gearbox out to do a rebuild.
Loads of other little jobs to do on her over the summer.
Do miss driving it though
What do u have?
96 Pontiac Firebird"
Very nice. Love that car! Classic piece of Americana |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Any other petrol heads on here? I live my toy but she is off the road at the moment and I miss her soooooo much xx
Hey what car you got?
Mine too, but she’ll be home shortly!!!!
Can’t wait"
1992 mitsi GTO xx what do you have? |
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