Dirty Little Car Secrets - Admit them here

[Tealglow]

Originally Posted by Silmaril

I've always wanted one of these:

I owned 3 of these at the same time

The favourite one had a 1380cc 1100S belt driven monster from a super sedan + 4w drums.

But I always wanted to do this.

[Yaw]

Originally Posted by F6 FOON

Who is this Rus you speak of and where can I find him?

Under the tailgate seals of almost any Territory.

(Rust) not Rus

[Danny]

Originally Posted by AC/DC

I REALLY want a perfect condition Peugeot 205Gti........

Well that's nothing to be ashamed of! Best hot hatch available in Aus until the Renaultsport Clio Cup's came in the early/mid 00's Even now, that GTi and the Clio Renaultsport 182 cup/trophy are considered the best hot hatches ever.

Originally Posted by munkky

i have a thing about vw golf gti's but prices on parts scare me

Nor is that anything to be ashamed of. VW Golf GTI is a wonderful car


My admission?

Well, I guess I've always wanted a very clean Mk1 VW Golf in pale orange done up with a hint of rat style. I probably wouldn't even drive it much. It'd be a thing of beauty - to look at Yeah I'd love that....

[MexicanBatman]

heres mine

smart fortwo 1.0L turbo lowered remapped ecu and lots and lots more mods, faster than a stock 5.0L injected holden (yes for real no bull)terrible economy, lowered handled most corners great, stock was scary... hat the speed limiter reset to a genuine 180km/h and it reached it easy under 900kg with 70rwkw at one stage, not a rocket but quicker across an intersection than my 311rwkw FG turbo, well untill the smart shifted into 2nd anyway (50km/h) seriously i really miss the car, but i could not deal with the attention it got.. nothing like the old model and way way way faster than the non turbo pos they have..


and another

a MAGNA!!

seriously, this car was better in pretty much every way than my current G6Eturbo, just slower in a straight line

5 auto from an evo (nicer box imho than the ZF, more seemless... ZF is a tad over rated)
All wheel Drive, no wheelspin.... except when you stalled it up and launched in the wet... fun, at least it had an lsd in the rear!
and lastly it was supercharged.... the supercharger was also the death of the engine once tuned as was the case with all boosted magnas LOL

should have run 13's but when run in a lower state of tune only pulled 14.4's on 20's full street trim all day long, consistant though (non intercooled 6psi sprintex kit)

[Mechan1k]

The TJs weren't a bad vehicle.
My Mum had a TJII manual VRX in Wasp Yellow. Nice vehicle. And fun to drive as well.
Very smooth and effortless ... and whisper quiet as well for a stocker.

[Bucknaked]

I had one of these about 20 years ago. Wish I still had one and still regret having ever listened to my old man. I've been on the search for it now for many years hoping to buy it back.

[Spudz27]

I don't mind my Camry


I am going to hide now

[Yaw]

Originally Posted by Bucknaked

I had one of these about 20 years ago. Wish I still had one and still regret having ever listened to my old man. I've been on the search for it now for many years hoping to buy it back.

I recall a family friend had a Bronze/Gold colour Gemini Sandman. lol

[XCwillo]

Originally Posted by MexicanBatman

heres mine

Yoou know whats better?
A smart car with a Hayabusa engine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cV4HdsDZX6c

[DJM83]

Ive developed a love for European Fords since owning my Focus but ive always loved the Seirra RS500

[b2tf]

Originally Posted by Spudz27

I don't mind my Camry


I am going to hide now

Refer to your own signature.

My admission is that I am a big fan of the modern Monaros and would have one of the last CV8's any day of the week.

[Ben73]

Originally Posted by MexicanBatman

and another

a MAGNA!!

seriously, this car was better in pretty much every way than my current G6Eturbo, just slower in a straight line

5 auto from an evo (nicer box imho than the ZF, more seemless... ZF is a tad over rated)
All wheel Drive, no wheelspin.... except when you stalled it up and launched in the wet... fun, at least it had an lsd in the rear!
and lastly it was supercharged.... the supercharger was also the death of the engine once tuned as was the case with all boosted magnas LOL

should have run 13's but when run in a lower state of tune only pulled 14.4's on 20's full street trim all day long, consistant though (non intercooled 6psi sprintex kit)

Magna is pretty good. I liked them before I could drive. Got one as my first car, It was FWD but had the 3.5 V6. It went pretty damn good for a family car.
I also some how found out it was faster then a N/A VL
Nothing to brag about, but it was good to know I am faster then these P platers who think the VL is the best car in the world.

[66GT]

[QUOTE=loftie]My dirty little car secret is - I always wanted (and kinda still do) a 1988 Ford KE Laser TX3 Turbo AWD...



Though I wanted to paint it bright/fluro lime green...

Still would love to get my hands on a fairly original one though... they're hard to find in AWD and they are becoming collectable...

Great fun car to drive...

Not as fun as the Clevo 351... ;

I came across a smashed one of these way back when on the lookout for a replacement engine for my Mk1 Cortina. I though it would have been pretty cool to remove & install all running gear etc. to create an AWD Cortina. Didn't happen though.

[Ben73]

I want a E38 BMW 7 Series V8.

Apparently they handle and go great for a 5.2m long car

[Spudz27]

Originally Posted by b2tf

Refer to your own signature.

My admission is that I am a big fan of the modern Monaros and would have one of the last CV8's any day of the week.

I said shoot me if ever I buy another one, that doesn't mean I don't mind the look of the one I have lol.

[CAMS290]

I like the "fooly hectic" look of this taurus

[TheInterceptor]

Originally Posted by CAMS290

I like the "fooly hectic" look of this taurus

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA sorry if your serious!
That made me laugh somthing good!


Ok i have a couple more to confess...from what i posted in the jap cars thread...

Toyota Sprinter

Toyota KE70


Sweeeet rides..

[Coyote mk3]

Originally Posted by CAMS290

I like the "fooly hectic" look of this taurus

...and here I was hoping/praying never to have that abomination disease my screen ever EVER again...
Please let it die.

[SSD-85]

Aside from the drivetrain being a massive POS, my TP Magna was wonderful car to plod around in. Comfortable, quiet, nice suspension & one of the nicest designs to be churned out of the 80s.

[GazzF6]

Originally Posted by snottygobble

don't blame you, recently watched some in car footage of David Cooper's A9X Torana from last year's Targa Tasmania, don't think that thing could sound any better.

+1 Have to agree, bit like the 916 Ducati, will always look great no matter how much time passes... Great to drive as well! (V8's)

[LowEL2XR8]

Originally Posted by snottygobble

yeah some lessons are learnt hard, but don't beat yourself up too much. so long as you got some enjoyment out of it.

Sort of. It was very fuel efficient.
That money back then could of got me a good second hand XR8 that I would probably still own today.

[Trevor 57]

I have owned (and loved) 3 Volkswagens in my past, my first was a '56 Beetle, then a VW wagon, then a '72 Beetle, great cars, very clever technology used.

Plus, I considered buying a Holden Jackaroo once, but I came to my senses after my twin sons said that they would beat the **** outta me if I bought a ******* Holden -

[T3ts50]

I think the TR Magna was the best looking Australian built car in the early 90's, and I'm also considering buying an HSV Senator at the end of the year.

[nuthin' fancy]

Originally Posted by MexicanBatman

heres mine

smart fortwo 1.0L turbo lowered remapped ecu and lots and lots more mods, faster than a stock 5.0L injected holden (yes for real no bull)terrible economy, lowered handled most corners great, stock was scary... hat the speed limiter reset to a genuine 180km/h and it reached it easy under 900kg with 70rwkw at one stage, not a rocket but quicker across an intersection than my 311rwkw FG turbo, well untill the smart shifted into 2nd anyway (50km/h) seriously i really miss the car, but i could not deal with the attention it got.. nothing like the old model and way way way faster than the non turbo pos they have..


and another

a MAGNA!!

seriously, this car was better in pretty much every way than my current G6Eturbo, just slower in a straight line

5 auto from an evo (nicer box imho than the ZF, more seemless... ZF is a tad over rated)
All wheel Drive, no wheelspin.... except when you stalled it up and launched in the wet... fun, at least it had an lsd in the rear!
and lastly it was supercharged.... the supercharger was also the death of the engine once tuned as was the case with all boosted magnas LOL

should have run 13's but when run in a lower state of tune only pulled 14.4's on 20's full street trim all day long, consistant though (non intercooled 6psi sprintex kit)

There has to a limit to your confession, please

I've owned two Commodores (both rubbish) and sold an original XY GS wagon for no good reason I can recall.

[Fled74]

Even though I'm a fan of small cars, I never thought I'd say this: That Smart car is pretty badass.

All my life I've wanted a classic Mini, but this would do in a pinch:

The 2001 Daihatsu Mira Gino "Minilite".



I drove a little Daihatsu van overseas when I was a teenager, and it was virtually unkillable.

[snottygobble]

Originally Posted by DJM83

Ive developed a love for European Fords since owning my Focus but ive always loved the Seirra RS500

lol, the closest i've ever come to one of these (other than small ford sunday) is having a '5spd seirra cosworth' put in my first escort! wasn't too bad either.

[snottygobble]

Originally Posted by Coyote mk3

...and here I was hoping/praying never to have that abomination disease my screen ever EVER again...
Please let it die.

yeah um, that particular picture is a little hard on the eye.

[mikestp]

Not into Holden but I've always wanted a WL Buick Royaum

[Charliewool]

Ok, I'll play...... Seriously contemplating one of these atm.

[SLO247]

Originally Posted by Ben73

Magna is pretty good. I liked them before I could drive. Got one as my first car, It was FWD but had the 3.5 V6. It went pretty damn good for a family car.
I also some how found out it was faster then a N/A VL
Nothing to brag about, but it was good to know I am faster then these P platers who think the VL is the best car in the world.

Third gen Magnas FTW. I can't vouch for the Second Gen, but there have been a TF, two THs and a TL in my family.

All excellent cars, all quicker than a Falcon or Commodore, better put together, the motors actually have a sweet sound and are very responsive and free-revving (unlike the hoary GM V6), they are light, look good, the doors shut with a thump unlike the Falcon which is much heavier, they are economical, and the Veradas are just a class act all round.

Only downsides are FWD, low towing capacity and they are a little smaller inside than the Falcon.

Nothing to be ashamed of with them at all. If they were RWD, perhaps Aussies would have warmed to them more. Although the demise of MMA was probably largely to do with the press and MMC bosses.

Excellent thread. I'd also happily have a Golf GTI of any series, and I'd love a 350Z! Not too keen on the 370 though....