Re: Any other auto enthusiasts here?

[DaemonWulf]

I used to be a car guy, but am more bike guy now, much like Crow. Gorgeous MR2, Mike; I had a first year ('84) four-banger Fiero for a little while and love it. Used to talk all kinds of smack about the MR2s back then as being Fiero knock-offs, but I really just didn't like the look (it has since grown on me). I had a 1980 Firebird (what a POS) and the closest I came to a hot rod was my primer-gray 1965 Pontiac Tempest with a 2bbl 326ci and rusted-out quarter panels. I was a Pontiac guy, and still have some love for the brand, but bikes are where it's at for me. You can get Lamborghini performance on Chevy money, so it's a no-brainer for a broke-ass like m'self.

Crow, that bike is sweet; I love Deus ex Machina's bikes - very stripped-down no-BS stuff. Check out Falcon motorcycles too, if you dig old British iron with that look. http://www.falconmotorcycles.com/ I have an '03 Triumph (Speedmaster), but they've porked up a bit from the originals... just her drivetrain is about 200lbs. Seen some new Bonnies turned into some sweet cafe racers.

Xjeepguy, you can't go wrong with a Triumph; wonderful bikes. I can only speak for my newer one, but I know guys that have or have had vintage ones and love 'em to death. '68 or '69 Bonnie would be my drug of choice if I had disposable fundage.

[MinnesotaMike]

Is that where your avatar was taken from?

Yep, it's the chicken badge that they put on the MR2.

[Tank]

Is that where your avatar was taken from?

Yep, it's the chicken badge that they put on the MR2.

Ok, language malfunction. What's a 'chicken badge'?

[MinnesotaMike]

It's a running joke among MR2 owners that the bird pictured on the badge is a chicken 

[Tank]

It's a running joke among MR2 owners that the bird pictured on the badge is a chicken 

I suspected as much, but one can never be too sure 

[MinnesotaMike]

Used to talk all kinds of smack about the MR2s back then as being Fiero knock-offs, but I really just didn't like the look (it has since grown on me).

Nooooooo! You were one of THEM? 

[DaemonWulf]

Nooooooo! You were one of THEM? 

Yes. Yes I was. But to be fair, I'm sure the MR2 is just as competent as the Fiero. Now the Fiero GT, on the other hand...

[xSilverPhinx]

It's a running joke among MR2 owners that the bird pictured on the badge is a chicken 

Looks like a badass chicken

[MinnesotaMike]

Nooooooo! You were one of THEM? 

Yes. Yes I was. But to be fair, I'm sure the MR2 is just as competent as the Fiero. Now the Fiero GT, on the other hand...

Yeah, you need the supercharged MR2 to compare to the Fiero. But base model to base model? The MR2 isn't just competent, it owns! 

[Xjeepguy]

Nooooooo! You were one of THEM? 

Yes. Yes I was. But to be fair, I'm sure the MR2 is just as competent as the Fiero. Now the Fiero GT, on the other hand...

Yeah, you need the supercharged MR2 to compare to the Fiero. But base model to base model? The MR2 isn't just competent, it owns! 

Not to mention the gen 2 turbo.... That's a fun car.

[DaemonWulf]

Sounds like a fun comparison. If I ever find another base model Fiero, I'll let ya know... though I think the second time around I'd rather have the GT.

[fyv0h]

I've always been a Mustang fan, but I can say with little doubt I'll never own another one. Money pit. I've owned five: 1993 Calypso coupe (K.I.A), 1989 GT (H/C/I) 1990 SSP Coupe (CHiP car), 1990 LX Hatch, and:

That vert behind my bike...


...with a 306, Trickflow H/C/I, 3.55, NX wet kit, and all the trimmings (pullies, headers, x pipe, blah blah blah).


Too much green was going to Ford, so to save money I bought a Mopar to build.   1974 Plymouth Duster, 225 slant six with the Clifford kit. I'll get shots of it as soon as I can.

[fyv0h]

I used to be a car guy, but am more bike guy now, much like Crow. Gorgeous MR2, Mike; I had a first year ('84) four-banger Fiero for a little while and love it.

My first car was an 84 Fiero 2M4. I had it for a good six months before the cooling system catastrophically failed on the interstate. Hydrolocked, but pulled the plugs the next day, hit the key and she turned over. It ran still, but I had no confidence in the car anymore and sold it. I miss it  It was a blast to drive.