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swoope 06-30-2007 11:26 PM

that photo is soooooooo burg va..

to funny...

beers :beer:

eviltwinkie 06-30-2007 11:54 PM


Originally Posted by swoope (Post 1950816)
quicker than you???? what are the odds:dunno:

beers :beer:

Apparently clever-er-er too...heh

Rhawb 06-30-2007 11:54 PM

Despite the fact that this thread seems to have gone way off track, I'm going to offer up my Tiburon experience: I got a chance to drive a friend's friend's top of the line V6 Tibby, which had nearly all the options aside from a few frivolous bits.

Well...in short, it was honestly probably the worst "sporty" car I've ever driven, and almost the worst car period, but I have driven a Kia Spectra, and that thing completely dominates the "shitty newish car" category. Anyway, this Tib accelerated like a dump truck, the beltline was way high (though it could just be that I'm short), and the thing handled like it weighed 6000 lbs.

Since I don't really care to get into details, I'll put it this way - it's the only car that has EVER taken me more than 2 swings to line up straight in a parking space, and I've owned and/or driven LOTS of cars in my day. It took me FOUR swings - the handling was so dead that the steering inputs never seemed to match what the car was doing, plus the turning radius was approximately even with the circumference of the moon.

God, I hope that car was messed up somehow, otherwise I feel bad for all the Tiburon owners around the world. :(

Droptop13B 06-30-2007 11:57 PM

Yes, it is isn't it. Whatcha gettin' at? Am I gonna have to send Biff, Larkin and Thad after you?:evil_laug You won't be able to miss them. They're driving a 3 Series BMW Convertible and they'll be wearing pastel Izod sweaters tied around their necks and Polo Chinos....

Sorry to Hijack the thread. I' done now, you can have it back:naughty:

eviltwinkie 06-30-2007 11:58 PM


Originally Posted by Droptop13B (Post 1950826)
You're right about burning the front wheels. If I ever see an 8 doing that, something evil this way comes...

But you know what I mean.

I don't know what I want to do with the 8 yet, as I haven't gotten one yet, but I'm sure it won't be too extreme.

I would advise you test drive the car and be sure you understand what you are purchasing...

If the tuning bug hit you back then, I am sure that you have failed to learn from your mistakes (as we all do) and WILL succumb right back into the same old habits. Then you shall proceed to blow all your time and money into boosting the hell outta the RX.

swoope 07-01-2007 12:03 AM


Originally Posted by Droptop13B (Post 1950864)
Yes, it is isn't it. Whatcha gettin' at? Am I gonna have to send Biff, Larkin and Thad after you?:evil_laug You won't be able to miss them. They're driving a 3 Series BMW Convertible and they'll be wearing pastel Izod sweaters tied around their necks and Polo Chinos....

Sorry to Hijack the thread. I' done now, you can have it back:naughty:

it is chaz and buffy sipping gin and tonics in the jaguar that i recall?:aroused:

beers :beer:

Droptop13B 07-01-2007 12:04 AM


Originally Posted by eviltwinkie (Post 1950867)
I would advise you test drive the car and be sure you understand what you are purchasing...

If the tuning bug hit you back then, I am sure that you have failed to learn from your mistakes (as we all do) and WILL succumb right back into the same old habits. Then you shall proceed to blow all your time and money into boosting the hell outta the RX.

I generally don't make many mistakes. I research things like a Harvard Prof. before I jump on or modify anything. I do it right, or not at all. I'm also very conservative with my tuning. I could probably get a low 11/high 10 out of that Dodge if I pushed it, but now it's reliable and fast. I've NEVER had a problem with any of my modded cars. Look at my Sig, I know what I'm getting into. I have NO plans to boost the 8(I have a boosted 7). It's going to be the daily grind/occasional Autoxer. I have lots of experience with wankels, and I know enough that I will leave this one alone aside from a few bolt-ons. I'm not buying an 8 to be a show car, drag car, track car etc. It's gonna carry me to work and on road trips, that's about it.

eviltwinkie 07-01-2007 12:07 AM


Originally Posted by Rhawb (Post 1950860)
Despite the fact that this thread seems to have gone way off track, I'm going to offer up my Tiburon experience: I got a chance to drive a friend's friend's top of the line V6 Tibby, which had nearly all the options aside from a few frivolous bits.

Well...in short, it was honestly probably the worst "sporty" car I've ever driven, and almost the worst car period, but I have driven a Kia Spectra, and that thing completely dominates the "shitty newish car" category. Anyway, this Tib accelerated like a dump truck, the beltline was way high (though it could just be that I'm short), and the thing handled like it weighed 6000 lbs.

Since I don't really care to get into details, I'll put it this way - it's the only car that has EVER taken me more than 2 swings to line up straight in a parking space, and I've owned and/or driven LOTS of cars in my day. It took me FOUR swings - the handling was so dead that the steering inputs never seemed to match what the car was doing, plus the turning radius was approximately even with the circumference of the moon.

God, I hope that car was messed up somehow, otherwise I feel bad for all the Tiburon owners around the world. :(

I was offered a comparison drive in one once...but I could not bring myself to do it for one simple reason...

I cant physically bring myself to drive or ride in any other car ever...I don't know why, but I simply cant...

eviltwinkie 07-01-2007 12:10 AM


Originally Posted by Droptop13B (Post 1950876)
Look at my Sig, I know what I'm getting into. I have NO plans to boost the 8(I have a boosted 7). It's going to be the daily grind/occasional Autoxer. I have lots of experience with wankels, and I know enough that I will leave this one alone aside from a few bolt-ons. I'm not buying an 8 to be a show car, drag car, track car etc. It's gonna carry me to work and on road trips, that's about it.

If you end up buying it...I will wait for the day you realize that the car owns you...and it starts to command you to buy things...it orders you to give it more power in any way you can...

I have lost all control now...but at least I have warned you in advance...

It ends up owning you...beware...

Droptop13B 07-01-2007 12:13 AM


Originally Posted by swoope (Post 1950873)
it is chaz and buffy sipping gin and tonics in the jaguar that i recall?:aroused:

beers :beer:

Yeah, they live across the street...

They just traded the Jag in for a new DB9:rollingla

As you can see, I'd rather own a few "nice" cars than one stupid expensive one. Williamsburgers are a funny breed, nowhere else(outside of Miami and LA) are people so consumed by appearances, screw that, I live for me, not thy neighbor.

Droptop13B 07-01-2007 12:17 AM


Originally Posted by eviltwinkie (Post 1950883)
If you end up buying it...I will wait for the day you realize that the car owns you...and it starts to command you to buy things...it orders you to give it more power in any way you can...

I have lost all control now...but at least I have warned you in advance...

It ends up owning you...beware...

I know what you mean. The 8 is an evil temptrist, but I think I can avoid that pitfall by playing with my other toys. I really don't need or want 3 high maint, garage queens. So far the S2000 is completely stock, but I'm planning for the future. The RX-7 is finished, and EXACTLY the way I want it, and I haven't spent a dime on it(aside from regular Maint.) in almost 2 years. I can handle the temptation, I think.... Wish me luck.

swoope 07-01-2007 12:21 AM

good fkin luck!!!!!

beers :beer:

mcgregor129 07-01-2007 04:58 PM


Originally Posted by p-trix (Post 1949955)
Is it me or does everyone in a Tiburon drive like idiots.
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Droptop13B 07-01-2007 05:08 PM


Originally Posted by swoope (Post 1950899)
good fkin luck!!!!!

beers :beer:

HA HA HA :)

Yeah, I get the point. Will Power is on my side, I think...

I guess we shall see...


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