[Guest]

This topic was Split off from Integrali's original one, letting him get on with his Ford and letting other members talk about their rides.

So From the top please, Rail Racer...

This is my car.

RR

 

[a Bill]

Rail Racer, is that one of those little Mercedes kompressor cars? My sisters car looks a lot like that and that's what she drives. Just curious. I'm really lousy when it comes to identifying new cars.

I drive a geezer mobile myself. You know the type, one turn signal's on all the time, I sit on a telephone book to see over the dash etc

 

[Guest]

Yes that is a C230 kompressor Sport.

Little!! not really not by the size of British cars.

RR

 

[CoolScientist]

Hey - Im relatively new to the board and picked up on this thread a few days ago....

Some nice cars in the thread, have to say, in most senses its "horses for courses"...

Thought I'd let ya in on my 2 run arounds....

Daily Driver - MGZR... Totally standard - except for no boot space.... (that anti shopping space saver called a Stereo system helps in stopping the wife filling it wife new shoes..)

and the weekend runner... MGTF - Imported from Germany... a few more HP than standard - but not alot.... a couple of Mods away from standard UK spec cars, but nothing special.

Ive got a couple of projects - one being a 1971 VW camper, but not enough time to get at it...

Keep posting them rides - nice to see

Cheers

CoolS

 

[Monaro]

G'day Guys,
this is my little toy

Make Holden
Year 1973
Weight 2310 lbs (1048 kg)
Cylinders Six in line, balanced and blue printed.
Bore & Stroke 3.625 inch x 3.250 inch (92.0 mm x 82.5 mm)
Cubic capacity 202 c.i.d. (3310 cc).
Compression ratio 10.8:1
Valves Overhead
Camshaft Single. Special "HX" race camshaft
Carburation 3 x 175 CD-2S (1.75 inch) (44.45 mm) Stromberg sidedraught.
Fuel pump Mechanical
Power at RPM 190 bhp (141.6 Kw) at rear wheels. Approx.212 bhp (158.1 Kw) @ 6000 RPM.
Torque at RPM 200 lb/ft (271.5 Nm) @ 4000 RPM. Approx. 222 lb/ft (302 Nm) @ 5000RPM
Transmission type Four speed M21 manual all synchro, with improved clutch and light flywheel
Ratios:
1st 2.54:1
2nd 1.83:1
3rd 1.25:1
4th 1.00:1
Rev 2.54:1
Final drive ratio 3.36:1 LSD. With 3.08:1& 3.55 LSD (optional)
Construction type Unitary.
Front suspension Improved track, independent short and long arm type with revised coil spring, shocks absorbers and anti-roll bar.
Rear suspension Four link type, live axle, revised coil springs and shock absorbers.
Steering type Rack and pinion 16.5:1 ratio, 3.3 turns lock to lock
Fuel tank capacity 17 gallons imp. (77.28 lt).
Front brakes 10 inch (254 mm) dia discs power assisted.
Rear brakes 9 inch (228.6 mm) dia drums power assisted. Dual master cylinder, tandem booster.
Max engine speed 6800 RPM
Maximum speed 138 MPH approx (222 KPH)
In gears speed:
1st 60 MPH @ 6800 RPM (74 KPH).
2nd 83 MPH @ 6800 RPM (133.5 KPH).
3rd 121 MPH @ 6800 RPM (194.7 KPH).
4th 138 MPH @ 6500 RPM (222 KPH).
Wheels & tyres 13 inch (330.2 mm) x 6.0 inch (212.4 mm) alloy rims, with 195/70 x 13 inch radial tyres. Standing quarter mile elapsed time - 14.0 seconds. Engine block recognition - JP (Followed by engine. No.) Engine block recognition (after market replacement block) - NP (followed by Eng. No)

 

[a Bill]

QUOTE (Rail Racer @ 30 Aug 2004, 17:03)Yes that is a C230 kompressor Sport.
Little!! not really not by the size of British cars.

RR
RR, That's what she drives, it has a carbon fiber looking dash that looks nice too. Little is one of those relative things. I live in the US, my car is probably 50 feet long so....

The kompressor is a peppy little car that handles well too. I was pleasantly surprised. The supercharger really helps it out and doesn't have a whine to it. Very nice car.

Intergrali, when do the lugs come in? I really would like to see the car sporting those wheels.

 

[thomas]

...you're talking about cars? Here some shots of mine - the Mitsubishi Pajero (called Shogun in UK) and one of my bikes - the Buell XB12S in the background

..and that's a car

- a real Porsche-killer on the narrow roads of teh Alps

...and no, I never drove that fast officer...

 

[Guest]

Nice Elise Thomas!

The Pajero is called the Shogun not the Samurai

 

[thomas]

..thx for the correction baz

Does not matter how it's called - -it's fun to drive - but on different roads than the Elise

 

[a Bill]

I don't drive fast cars. They're for hoodlums, HOODLUMS I SAY!

Oh, sorry, spent a bit too much time geezering about lately

I've never seen a Pajero before. I need to get out more. Looks interesting. I'll have to Google it.

edit: That can't be right. I've been bamboozled?

http://www.mitsubishi-motors.co.jp/PRODUCTSS/pajero.html

edit again: I found a similar car...

http://www.elises.co.uk/models/s2/frontleft.jpg

...is that it?

 

[Guest]

Hi abill.

The 4x4 (SUV) behind the sports car (Elise) is the Pajero/Shogun/Montero/banker/etc etc

Baz

 

[thomas]

...next time I'll post separate pictures to prevent confusion

And I hope not to represent the described group ...

@ a bill - have learned some new words tonight - -thx for improving my english

 

[David Lawson]

My hoodlum days are long gone, I've had the turbos and the GTI's but in my advancing years I've progressed to the delights of pottering round the lanes of Essex in this Morris Minor. It's the best de-stresser I know, once you're behind the wheel the whole world settles down to a comfortable slower pace.

David

 

[Guest]

Now I have always like the Elise I borrow one a few months ago they go very well.

Thomas, can't the Swiss Porsche drivers drive?

Come to Wales and I will you show the worlds best roads.

Best wishes,

Jeff.

P.S. David you still young.

 

[Fergy]

QUOTE once you're behind the wheel the whole world settles down to a comfortable slower pace.

There is no other option!

And, no... that is not a dig! Seems my former "rapid days" have also given way to more sedate forms of transit. But at least yours has some classic history! My unnamed "old phart car" is just plain boring... but at least it has a 5-speed! Can't give up everything!

PS @ Thomas - Nice Elise!

 

[a Bill]

I never even noticed the SUV behind the sports car. I saw the bike but not the SUV. I wonder why that is?

I drive a geezer mobile so the only pace I have is sedate. If I need something even slower to wind me down then I have a lawn tractor thing. Hmm, I wonder if I can put a supercharger on the tractor?

David, that is a very nice looking car.

 

[Difflock]

Never seen a Pajero Bill? What about Ninco's RAID offerings?

You should be able to get a blower for the lawn tractor, and some Moon discs for the wheels a la Home Improvement epsiode. MORE POWER!!

Mark.

 

[abie321]

when considering what to drive, I always have to take into account my large family, and balance that with a comfortable ride (well almost) and power and speed....

I can remember seeeing an article about this car in a 1995 Car magazine and it was rated as one of the best....... yes.... station wagons (estates, avants) around.

So as it was affordable at the time ... this is what I settled for....

And no Phil - I still say your Mitsubishi was not quicker......

 

[philsmith]

Ah yes anthony the VR4, it was very quick, 2.5 twin turbo 4wd etc etc.
Here's the only pic I can find,
I never came across anything, on the road, that it couldn't keep up with.

I had this before that,
Lexus/Toyota Soarer, this was the one with the active suspension, same as the F1 cars used to have, never found it's limits!

Now I have this, the best load lugger in the world, and it is a E430 (4.3 V8) not as fast as the AMG version but still goes well.

 

[Threeracers]

Day to day transport is an old Eurobarge but for the weekends;