by "Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
Published 03/24/2017 at 18:13
by "Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
Published 03/24/2017 at 18:13
Tags: Oppo QOTW
STARS: 2
I have something to admit. If I could have a third car at my apartment, I would actually choose a car that’s not a smart . Instead, it would be... (Buffer image, of course :P)
A first generation Audi TT...in yellow, convertible.
It’s just so perfect.
What’s your car guilty pleasure? :D
"TheHondaBro" (wwaveform)
03/24/2017 at 18:15, STARS: 1
Infiniti coupe.
I’m not swole, but I do like those cars.
"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
03/24/2017 at 18:17, STARS: 1
Confession: I did look at a TT convertable before buying my Mazda, I probably would have bought it if it had back seats.
"interstate366, now In The Industry" (interstate366)
03/24/2017 at 18:21, STARS: 3
This color in particular.
"djmt1" (djmt1)
03/24/2017 at 18:23, STARS: 3
Yank Tanks with Mopar B Bodies in particular. For starters I don’t particularly like cars from before the 90s and I tend to favour cars on the smaller end of things but I do find the idea of crusing in a big old American boat immensely appealing.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
03/24/2017 at 18:23, STARS: 3
... E91
"Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire" (arch-duke-maxyenko)
03/24/2017 at 18:25, STARS: 4
Final gen Trans Am’s
"RallyWrench" (rndlitebmw)
03/24/2017 at 18:28, STARS: 9
I’ll understand if you think less of me.
"Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies" (jordanwphillips)
03/24/2017 at 18:29, STARS: 3
2006-07 F-250 FX-4 Powerstroke
I love driving diesel trucks, and I like misunderstood engines. So it’s perfect.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
03/24/2017 at 18:32, STARS: 0
I didn’t understand them, until I had one as a company truck.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
03/24/2017 at 18:32, STARS: 3
2010 C63 AMG, might not be as good as the M3, but damn I want one.
"TheHondaBro" (wwaveform)
03/24/2017 at 18:32, STARS: 4
On that note, I love the ridiculousness of the civilian F650.
"Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies" (jordanwphillips)
03/24/2017 at 18:33, STARS: 1
I’ve always loved diesel trucks, even began going to school to repair them, but I never really got to use one until recently. I need the torque. They also are surprisingly fun to drive.
"Aaron M - MasoFiST" (amarks563)
03/24/2017 at 18:33, STARS: 2
It’s the antithesis of everything I usually want in a car...but I still want one.
"vicali" (vicali)
03/24/2017 at 18:33, STARS: 2
63 Ragtop;
"TheJWT" (thejwt)
03/24/2017 at 18:34, STARS: 0
I don’t know how much of a guilty pleasure a car can be when I proudly drive a 3rd gen Trans Am, but I love VIP style
"Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies" (jordanwphillips)
03/24/2017 at 18:35, STARS: 0
That I don’t get, as it’s overkill for anybody without a CDL. A F-250 can be used like a normal vehicle if you know how to park.
"Svend" (svend)
03/24/2017 at 18:36, STARS: 2
Oooh. That would be a Beacham E-Type Jaguar with a 400bhp 4.2 V8.
4.2 liter 400 BHP (298kW) V8 engine
6-speed electronic transmission (4.2L V8 only)
Speed sensitive, variable-ratio power steering
AP Racing brake calipers
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Traction Control
Independent Rear Suspension
Adjustable front & rear suspension
Driver & passenger airbags
Front 3 point safety belts
Power door locks with remote control
Vehicle security system
Anti-theft engine immobilizer
DVD-based navigation system – Optional
Bluetooth wireless technology – Optional
Cruise Control
Reverse Park Control – Optional
Racing Style seats
Electric Door mirrors
Power folding door mirrors – Optional
Remote Boot release
Heated front seats – Optional
Power windows
Trip computer
Full premium grade Leather interior
Burr walnut wood
Leather Headliner – Optional
Wood and leather trimmed steering wheel
320 watt premium sound system
Six disc CD changer
Automatic climate control
Air-Conditioning system
Cup holders – Optional
The one below is a 1971 E-Type body made new with Beacham workmanship.
Beacham E-Type V8
“What we’ve done with this car, is to give an E-type Jaguar the total functionality of a new XKR”.
The BEACHAM E-type is destined for the classic enthusiast who requires reliability along with modern technology and all the mod cons. Plus a serious fun factor.
Perhaps no other car from its era is as recognised – and desired – as the Jaguar E-Type roadster (or XKE, as it was known in America). First introduced in 1961 the E-Type was an immediate sensation. It has a unique shape that owes nothing to anything previous – except of course the iconic Le Mans winning D-type racer. It is a mix of traditions with its lovely oval grille, rounded lines, and long nose. Enzo Ferrari himself declared it to be the most beautiful car ever conceived.
First of all it must be said that the BEACHAM E-type is very rapid transit, 0-60 mph in around six seconds fast. Plus it features superb steering and handling. All because it has been re-engineered from the wheels up and the workmanship is exceptional.
Externally it looks very familiar, the only real giveaways for the sharp-eyed are the contemporary Jaguar mirrors and door handles, the air scoop under the front bumper, and the bigger Jaguar competition tires and chrome wire wheels. (The latter are genuine, and original, Jaguar factory options.) However it is beneath the skin, and inside the cabin where the most obvious visual changes are to be found. Under the bonnet the BEACHAM E-type is crammed full of technology: ABS brakes, traction control, anti-dive suspension geometry and more.
But it is the interior where the achievement really hits home. Trimmed in supple new leather, the modern seats have all the power controls from the current Jaguar. Included is a full complement of comfort and safety systems: Power-adjustable Steering Wheel, Side Mirrors, all with Memory Function; Climate Control and Power Windows of course, even the SRS/Airbag Systems, as well as the addition of a Power-operated Convertible Roof. Topped off with a premium sound system and GPS, all is joy set into a bespoke polished wood veneer dash.
A new subframe was devised to house the XKR V8 and front suspension. The integration of the mechanical components has to be considered a remarkable engineering feat. Underneath the car is a work of art. The stainless-steel exhaust system, with its cross balance pipes, is of the highest order and everywhere there are signs of the closest attention to detail. But exchanging modern technology for old is more than fabricating new engine mounts and rerouting exhaust systems.
As BEACHAM have pushed the technical specification further and further they’ve also had to make quantum leaps in coming to grips with the electronics – now one of the most vital aspects of any high performance/luxury car.
Combining the electronic demands of modern engines, transmissions and systems such as airbags and ABS with existing electronics was a startling achievement for a small manufacturer. BEACHAM have put 5 years of hard development behind them to produce the current models. The BEACHAM E-type pushes that mechanical and electronic envelope all the way to its logical conclusion – a completely new car.
The result is a revelation to drive.
Jam the throttle pedal and there’s a nuclear blast of power. No hint of wheelspin – traction control calms any whiff of that – just a clean, clear blast of raw acceleration. First, second, third, and fourth gears come and go, smoothly, on the inexorable journey to top.
Soon you’re heading for the stars!
“What Greg Beacham and his team of experts have achieved at BEACHAM in New Zealand is nothing short of incredible. The result is an E-type Jaguar that is totally usable on a daily basis, it’s an adrenalin pumper and it’s a far better car to drive in every respect than the original.”
I mean, just off the top of my head.
Not that I’ve put too much thought into it.
But come on, modern day benefits with classic elegant beauty.
"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
03/24/2017 at 18:40, STARS: 2
Oh, hmm guilty pleasure?
A R170 Mercedes Benz SLK32 AMG with that stupid flappy paddle. I just love the look with the top up and down. Has enough power to be fun, but with the auto I wouldn’t feel bad about lending it to the S/O and worrying about my clutch. Plus hard folding top is awesome (Mom has had a 320 auto for a while) and I like them over all from experience.
Top up is a great shape
Even top down looks good
And I really like the two tone interior
"C62030" (c62030)
03/24/2017 at 18:40, STARS: 4
Mmm. Medici velour.
"Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)" (bman76-4)
03/24/2017 at 18:42, STARS: 1
Not shameful.
"smobgirl" (smobgirl)
03/24/2017 at 18:43, STARS: 2
Any C3 corvette.
"Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)" (bman76-4)
03/24/2017 at 18:44, STARS: 1
The first gen TT is the only good one. It was a great design ruined in successive generations by Audi’s more and more aggressive styling.
"Viggen" (viggen37)
03/24/2017 at 18:47, STARS: 1
My guilty pleasure car is my daily. But, if I had to chose another, I’d say a Porsche 996.
"Nibbles" (nibbles)
03/24/2017 at 18:49, STARS: 4
‘80s Lincoln Town Car
I wanna buy one, throw a newer V8 under the hood (because fuck ecoboots, Town Cars deserve 8s) and update the interior and electronics a bit for some 21st Century goodness. Leave the exterior factory
Drive it across the country. Because in those seats, with that floaty suspension, you could be three states away before you even realize you’re driving
"Speed" (raggedrides)
03/24/2017 at 18:51, STARS: 0
Foxbodies are in my top 5 favorite cars of all time list. Love Saleens, but want a black notch LX something terrible.
"Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)" (bman76-4)
03/24/2017 at 18:52, STARS: 1
Bonneville SSEI, I know the build quality is bad, and the design is overwrought, but I still love these things.
Or the Old Aurora, which is basically the same car with a Northstar V8:
"camaroboy68ss" (camaroboy68ss)
03/24/2017 at 18:52, STARS: 0
Nothing wrong with that, they are fantastic cars, haven’t owned a 4th gen Pontiac but a couple Camaro’s and they are a great performance car.
"SPAMBot - Horse Doctor" (spambot2002)
03/24/2017 at 18:53, STARS: 3
I (Secretly) sorta like donks. I don’t see them anymore but they are (were?) big in the south.
I also like all the #brands above.
"Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire" (arch-duke-maxyenko)
03/24/2017 at 18:54, STARS: 0
I even like the WS6 hood
"Shift24" (the-nope)
03/24/2017 at 18:55, STARS: 2
My e39 540i m-sport. I know I have to do timing chain guides soon, drop $1000+ on suspension parts, the expansion tank could explode at any time, and little stuff here and there. But it’s somewhat a sleeper, looks sharp cleaned up, and the best car i have ever driven... so far
"Speed" (raggedrides)
03/24/2017 at 18:55, STARS: 0
Been looking at them like crazy lately. I love me a 996, especially a clean slabside.
"Birddog" (maintmgt)
03/24/2017 at 18:56, STARS: 2
1980s Turbo Mopars. I don’t really feel guilty about loving them either.
"camaroboy68ss" (camaroboy68ss)
03/24/2017 at 18:56, STARS: 2
1961 Chevy Impala 348 big block/4 speed. It’s so out of my pony car world, but man what a georgeous car.
"Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)" (bman76-4)
03/24/2017 at 18:57, STARS: 2
Now you’re shameful :)
"RallyWrench" (rndlitebmw)
03/24/2017 at 19:01, STARS: 1
I love them, unashamedly. I green LX hatch is one of my must-own cars.
"Speed" (raggedrides)
03/24/2017 at 19:04, STARS: 1
I considered mentioning the Esprit, 996, Samurai, EM1 Si or the C4 Corvette, but all of them rock and aren’t “guilty” lusts. Thus, I will mention the Isuzu Vehicross. I fucking love them.
"Long Live the Longdoor" (victoryred08)
03/24/2017 at 19:26, STARS: 2
Not a car per say, but more a type of car or artform if you will.
My guilty pleasure: Lowered (not slammed), Regular Cab, Short Bed Trucks like:
I saw the Expendables and Sly’s F100 ruined me for all other types of trucks:
"Speed" (raggedrides)
03/24/2017 at 19:27, STARS: 0
That dark green is HNNNGworthy. Absolutely.
"Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap" (ddadragon)
03/24/2017 at 19:29, STARS: 1
Kinda want a stanced car. Or a Corvair
"Mid Engine" (jdlogan2006)
03/24/2017 at 19:39, STARS: 1
S2000 because convertible, I’d also track the living shit out of it
"Racin'Jason001" (racinjason001)
03/24/2017 at 19:42, STARS: 2
As usual:
"fhrblig" (fhrblig)
03/24/2017 at 19:43, STARS: 0
I can’t help it, I love these. Black/Black please, with a sunroof. I think it’s because I have the soul of a 65-year-old bank president.
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
03/24/2017 at 19:59, STARS: 1
80's Crown Vic LTD.
"JRapp: now as good as new again" (jrapp)
03/24/2017 at 20:05, STARS: 1
Not a fan of donks personally, but along those lines, I secretly love lowriders with little wheels and hydraulics.
"Svart Smart, traded in his Smart" (svartsmart)
03/24/2017 at 20:13, STARS: 1
1995-96 Toyota Camry LE 4-cylinder in that weird shade of mauve grey.
Honorable mention: An early SLK in yellow. Black rocker panels are the bee’s knees.
"fhrblig" (fhrblig)
03/24/2017 at 20:28, STARS: 1
That is awesome.
"fhrblig" (fhrblig)
03/24/2017 at 20:29, STARS: 1
I remember when these first came out all the guys in my grade school thought they were fantastic.
"Birddog" (maintmgt)
03/24/2017 at 20:37, STARS: 1
These weren’t on the radar in grade school here. Fieros and RX7s? All the “cool” kids obsessed over them. I was the weirdo that wanted a 928 or SVO Mustang.
"Carbon Fiber Sasquatch" (turbopumpkin)
03/24/2017 at 20:51, STARS: 1
I have no use for it and I was raised in a Chevy family but damnit if I haven’t fallen in love with every generation of these
F-150 King Ranch in Red please
Also the first car I ever truly wanted and lusted after, still do honestly...
"C62030" (c62030)
03/24/2017 at 21:15, STARS: 0
The center console has an illuminated writing desk that you can lock with a key. Rolls-Royces do not do that.
"RallyWrench" (rndlitebmw)
03/24/2017 at 21:44, STARS: 0
First and last one I ever drove was that dark green, my dad’s buddy had a ‘92 with a Hurst short shift, subframe connectors, and some other stuff. It was the shit.
"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion)
03/24/2017 at 21:49, STARS: 1
God I love those first gens. That said I think I’d have to go with an Evo. Something so unashamedly brash and unfriendly, other drivers would be scared to park too close. I’d mod it to the point where it makes the straight-piped Subaru down the street seem like grandma’s church car. Possible anime wrap, and colored tires for sweet rainbow four wheel burnouts.....
"Your boy, BJR" (jerseyshoreben)
03/24/2017 at 22:54, STARS: 0
Literally not a single donk posted.
"Your boy, BJR" (jerseyshoreben)
03/24/2017 at 23:01, STARS: 4
Look, I know it’s fucked up....
...but I just love The Cocomobile, ok? It’s so dumb! It doesn’t even look real. Like the Mutt Cuts van or the Bugabago. It’s just so over the top, yeah it’s embarrassing and kinda not fun to drive through the hood, but goddamn it’s so over the top, I can’t help but love it. It’s called The Cocomobile, ffs!
"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
03/24/2017 at 23:16, STARS: 1
Lada Samara
"benjrblant" (benjblant)
03/24/2017 at 23:43, STARS: 0
Went to high school with a guy whose dad owned a local car wash called bubbles. Their quasi-mascot vehicle was “the bubbleator”
"Frenchlicker" (frenchlicker)
03/25/2017 at 04:42, STARS: 0
The F650 pickup has always been one of my dream vehicles. I could possibly settle for a SUV version though.
"Frenchlicker" (frenchlicker)
03/25/2017 at 04:44, STARS: 0
Wouldn’t the third one classify as a donk?
"Your boy, BJR" (jerseyshoreben)
03/25/2017 at 08:00, STARS: 0
Not at all. Donks are ‘71-’76 Capreices and Impalas.
"Frenchlicker" (frenchlicker)
03/25/2017 at 09:04, STARS: 0
That may be where it started yes but it expanded a bit beyond that once the trend grew.
"Your boy, BJR" (jerseyshoreben)
03/25/2017 at 09:14, STARS: 0
Not really. Donk is a nickname for a specific type of car. You wouldn’t call an Audi a Bimmer.
"Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
03/25/2017 at 10:33, STARS: 0
Have to agree there. It’s definitely not my style, but I kinda giggle at the thought of driving a sedan that has a higher seating position than most SUVs. Someone in my area has a donked-out Impala. (this gen)
It sits up higher than a Hummer.
"Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
03/25/2017 at 10:36, STARS: 0
I drove a F-150 a few times, I can see why people love trucks so much. They’re actually kinda fun!
That said, I have a desperate desire to own an old GMC TopKick or an International one day, preferably in U-Haul spec. Oh god. <3
"Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
03/25/2017 at 10:37, STARS: 0
They look absolutely gorgeous!!! You have my approval! lol
"Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
03/25/2017 at 10:39, STARS: 0
I love old classy American cars like that. They’re basically just boats with wheels on them. :D
"Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
03/25/2017 at 10:40, STARS: 1
With a newer V8 that thing would be an absolute sleeper! Imagine smoking a newer pony car with it!
"Nauraushaun" (nauraushaun12)
03/25/2017 at 10:40, STARS: 1
I’ve long fancied the Nissan EXA
"Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
03/25/2017 at 10:41, STARS: 0
To me, that generation of C Class was the greatest looking C Class ever. The guy who sold me my first smart had one...just gah if I had more money, that would definitely be in my warehouse collection. lol
"Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
03/25/2017 at 10:44, STARS: 1
Good pick! The only things I don’t like about that gen are the headlights. They look sorta weird when turned on. Though that’s probably because it’s been quite a few years since I’ve seen one without rust peppered all over it, faded paint, and hazed lights. Chicago winters aren’t kind to DaimlerChrysler Benzes. :(
"Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
03/25/2017 at 10:45, STARS: 0
Aggggh, doors without a support pillar!!!! <3
"Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
03/25/2017 at 10:51, STARS: 0
Of all the pony cars, for some reason I love the Challenger the most. It’s big, brash, and has intoxicating amounts of power. :D
"Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
03/25/2017 at 10:53, STARS: 0
I approve of this, you had me at:
I’d mod it to the point where it makes the straight-piped Subaru down the street seem like grandma’s church car. Possible anime wrap, and colored tires for sweet rainbow four wheel burnouts.....
:)
"Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
03/25/2017 at 10:55, STARS: 1
You know, I never knew I would like a white car until I got one myself. I don’t know why, but it’s actually a nicer colour than I thought it would be!
"Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
03/25/2017 at 10:55, STARS: 0
At this point I think you love CR-Zs as much as I love smarts, and that’s awesome! :)
"Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
03/25/2017 at 10:57, STARS: 1
The only reason I would not buy one is because their apparently “maintenance hungry” reputation. Ah, early 2000s German cars. :)
"Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
03/25/2017 at 11:00, STARS: 0
You know, I’ve thought about tastefully stancing Phil. The ride height of the new smarts make them look sorta awkward...But then I immediately remembered that Chicago’s roads aren’t kind to low vehicles and every time I’ve followed a lowered vehicle the occupants certainly don’t look happy bouncing all over the place.
"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
03/25/2017 at 11:07, STARS: 1
Yeah, I thought that too, but having driven one for a good amount of time, you end up liking it. I have never seen one with any of those issues. Thank you California.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
03/25/2017 at 11:09, STARS: 1
I think we’ve talked about that before, and like previous times I agree.
"interstate366, now In The Industry" (interstate366)
03/25/2017 at 11:13, STARS: 0
My favorite color on these Civics is black, but the darker colors have paint problems, which i’d rather not deal with.
"Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap" (ddadragon)
03/25/2017 at 11:25, STARS: 1
Yeah I definitely wouldn’t lower a main car. People that constantly drive around in GT3s and Shelby mustangs just look miserable on the highway.
"Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
03/25/2017 at 12:18, STARS: 0
I couldn’t even get Phil home if I lowered him. The speedbumps here are too large to clear in a lowered car. lol
"Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
03/25/2017 at 12:20, STARS: 1
Oh my, I think we have lol. My memory is quite awful sometimes!
"Mercedes Streeter" (smart)
03/25/2017 at 12:23, STARS: 1
*Grumbles* I love Chicago, but wish it was on the west coast. It was amazing to see old cars in California when I went out there. No rust, sometimes not even paint fading. Not even undercarriage rust!!! :D
And honestly, I think I’d fall hard in love for any German convertible. <3
"CaptDale - is secretly British" (captdale)
03/25/2017 at 12:52, STARS: 0
It is hard not to love a good convertible for driving the coast.
"Racin'Jason001" (racinjason001)
03/25/2017 at 13:22, STARS: 0
Not gonna deny it! :)
"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction)
03/26/2017 at 22:42, STARS: 0
Starred for the caption, not the car.
"SPAMBot - Horse Doctor" (spambot2002)
03/27/2017 at 14:20, STARS: 0
I thought it was just a lifted vehicle with large wheels (>26") and almost no tire? Oh well, that is a representation of what I like. TIL
"SPAMBot - Horse Doctor" (spambot2002)
03/27/2017 at 14:21, STARS: 0
I like lowriders as well. A lot of those still in SoCal. Always cool seeing them at car shows!
"SPAMBot - Horse Doctor" (spambot2002)
03/27/2017 at 14:23, STARS: 0
hahahaha nice! I wonder how that works with the unibody and not ideal for lifting factory suspension. I did see a Camry rolling on 24"s once. Needless to say, he was not very grounded to the ground.
"RallyWrench" (rndlitebmw)
03/27/2017 at 14:34, STARS: 0
I see how it is.
"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction)
03/27/2017 at 14:35, STARS: 0
Just being honest.
"RallyWrench" (rndlitebmw)
03/27/2017 at 15:07, STARS: 1
Hey, at least I own up to it. I’m not a murderer or anything. Because I don’t have a Mustang, yet...