Been stalking Oppo since 15, today I turn 21!

"sony1492" (sony1492) 06/01/2019 at 17:47 • Filed to: None

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Post all the projects, racecars, and your cars.

Heres the car list over the years, in order of purchase:

91 Loyale manual

95 Honda Civic sedan auto

92 Sc400 auto

92 sc400 manual

91 Volvo 740 sedan manual

97 Mercedes c230 auto

01 Elantra sedan auto

05 Kia Spectra auto

95 Bmw 325i auto

91 Mazda 323 hatch manual

1978 Mercedes 300sd auto

1988 Mercedes 190e auto

1988 Honda Civic sedan manual

1993 sc400 auto

03 Hyundai Elantra sedan auto

09 Clubman JCW manual.

What’s your list?

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > sony1492 06/01/2019 at 18:03

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As a fellow 21 year old, this is my repertoire:

1. 2015 VW Passat TSI Limited

fhrblig > sony1492 06/01/2019 at 18:15

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Happy birthday!

Cars I’ve had since I got my license in 1992:

EDIT: I can’t believe I forgot one! I had an Integra after the Rabbit.

1980 Pontiac Phoenix LJ 5-door, 2.5 4/4M

1983 Chevy Celebrity sedan, 2.8 V6/3A

1987 Honda Civic CRX DX, 1.5 4/4A

1991 Mercury Sable LS sedan, 3.0 V6/4A

1987 Chevy Sprint 5-door, 1.0 3/5M

1981 VW Rabbit L 3-door, 1.7 4/4M

** 1987 Acura Integra RS 3-door, 1.6 4/4A

1988 Chevy Sprint 5-door, 1.0 3/5M

1993 Geo Prizm LSi sedan, 1.8 4/5M

1991 VW Passat GL sedan, 2.0 4/5M

2001 Oldsmobile Alero GL1 sedan, 2.4 4/4 A

2001 Hyundai Accent L 3-door, 1.5 4/5M

1998 Buick LeSabre Custom, 3.8 V6/4A

2005 Dodge Caravan SXT, 2.4 4/4A

2009 Ford Ranger XL regular cab, 2.3 4/5M

2012 Fiat 500 Sport, 1.4 4/5M

2013 Kia Optima LX, 2.4 4/6A

2012 Nissan Cube S, 1.8 4/6M

2008 Ford F-150 XL SuperCab, 4.6 V8/4A

18 vehicles in 27 years, so I’m behind most Opponauts I think. And my most recent vehicle is the first V8 I’ve had and also the most powerful engine I’ve owned. It is not fast.

sony1492 > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 06/01/2019 at 18:15

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Sounds like you need to throw down $500 and start making some mistakes.

sony1492 > fhrblig 06/01/2019 at 18:18

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Econoboxes offer 2x the oppo points as far as I'm concerned.  Why 2 Chevy Sprints?

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > sony1492 06/01/2019 at 18:20

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You are 1 month and 1 week older than I, happy birthday!

2001 Audi A8L

1991 Alfa Romeo Spider (still have)

2001 Lexus LX470

2005 Saab 9-2x Aero 5MT

2019 VW Jetta S

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > sony1492 06/01/2019 at 18:26

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You’re just over a year older than me!

1998 Lexus GS300

2005 Acura TSX

TBD

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > sony1492 06/01/2019 at 18:30

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1992 Integra LS

1996 Civic DX hatchback

1989 Toyota Pickup base cab RWD

1985 Tercel wagon 4WD

1980 Toyota Pickup RWD longbed

1983 Tercel wagon 4WD

1985 Celica GT

1984 Tercel wagon 4WD

2002 IS 300 Sportcross

(Excluding my wife's cars and work vehicles)

fhrblig > sony1492 06/01/2019 at 18:32

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No reason, I just liked them! I didn’t have them at the same time; the first one got traded for the ‘87 Integra (see my edited post) when the clutch failed and I bought the ‘88 Sprint on a whim.

The ‘87 was a bare bones version. It had a radio but nothing else, not even a rear defroster. The ‘88 was damn near loaded. Rear defroster AND wiper (oh the luxury), A/C that worked but not very well in temperatures over 80 F, and even a dealer-installed cruise control. That one is also the only car that’s ever left me stranded. It threw a rod on the day after Christmas 1998, and I was only 140 miles away from home. Put in a junkyard engine and got it back on the road for another year.

So I've actually owned 19 with the Integra, and I also have a vehicle through work. It's a 2018 Ram ProMaster 3500 van that I've driven since new in March 2018. It's about to hit 80k miles.

sony1492 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 06/01/2019 at 18:32

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Hmmm.. t he days of the a8L in its stately glory

sony1492 > fhrblig 06/01/2019 at 18:34

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Shocking the promaster hasn’t followed the Sprints path.

sony1492 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 06/01/2019 at 18:35

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The celica will live with us forever

sony1492 > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 06/01/2019 at 18:37

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08 xjs perhaps?

BeaterGT > sony1492 06/01/2019 at 18:38

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Happy birthday! How’s the Mini treating you? Here’s my list, all manuals.  

1995 Pontiac Firebird 

1994 Chevy Camaro Z 28 

2001 Saturn SL 

2005 Subaru Legacy GT

2002 Chevy Corvette Z06

$kaycog > sony1492 06/01/2019 at 18:43

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Happy 21st Birthday!  Have some cake!

sony1492 > BeaterGT 06/01/2019 at 18:49

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Over the last 8000 miles t he mini hasnt been good . I t needs a new turbo due to a failure in the exhaust housing around the wastegate actuator, still makes boost but power is better some days over others. Also Valve stem seals started leaking like crazy so it billows smoke in traffic and the front lca bushings are dead.

Due to my driving it will need new tires soon aswell as new rotors with a more aggressive brake pad.

With these developments the Lexus project is on hold for a few months to get the mini on track, though nothing can be done about the valve stem seals until  the sc is running.

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > sony1492 06/01/2019 at 18:54

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That would be nice, but I need a car that works consistently 

BeaterGT > sony1492 06/01/2019 at 18:57

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Man, that’s rough! Sounds like you could use a beater back in your life so you can  work on the other two mad max machines .

sony1492 > dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford 06/01/2019 at 18:58

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Not sure how much $ your in for but the Acura ILX’s are devaluing nicely

SmugAardvark > sony1492 06/01/2019 at 19:02

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In a fairly non-specific order ...

1991 Ford Mustang LX, 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier RS, 2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege, 1984 VW Rabbit, 1989 Peugeot 405 Mi16 RS, 1982 Mazda RX-7, 1985 Toyota MR2, 1988 Toyota MR2 S/C, 1965 Ford Mustang, 1988 BMW 325i, 2003 Land Rover Freelander, 2003 VW Passat, 2002 Honda S2000, 1993 Subaru SVX, 1989 Ford Taurus SHO, 1995 Land Rover Discovery, 1995 Ford Escort ZX2, 2010 VW Jetta, 1984 Saab 900, 1978 Triumph Bonneville, 2001 Suzuki SV650, 2009 Honda Ruckus, 2009 Nissan Cube, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. A few of these were daily drivers , a few race cars, a few weekend cruisers, and a couple of beaters that I hardly ever drove.

I think I’m missing a few, but oh well. I still have the Cube and the Corvette, but hopefully the Cube will be replaced soon with something more enjoyable.

But anyway, happy birthday! Drinks are on you!

sony1492 > BeaterGT 06/01/2019 at 19:04

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I foolishly financed the mini to not have to worry about the reliability of all the $500 beaters.

Might see about getting a little farm   truck from a coworker if it passes smog.

Would you recommend the legacy's? They look good especially in wagon form.

Hoccy > sony1492 06/01/2019 at 19:07

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Happy Birthday!

Been at Oppo for what is probably 10 years, but my list of cars isn’t that long:

1989 Mitsubishi Galant 4x4 GLSi

1981 Chevrolet Sport Van

1970 Volvo 142*

2003 Toyota Corolla 3-door*

*Currently owned

sony1492 > Hoccy 06/01/2019 at 19:09

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Short but sweet.

the 3 door Corolla looks better then the blob we got in the U.S.

dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford > sony1492 06/01/2019 at 19:12

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they are, but not enough sadly. Worst case scenario, I should have around $5k, best case it’ll be $7k, all cash, not financed.

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > sony1492 06/01/2019 at 19:15

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In order:

1988 Acura Integra (still have it, now the racecar)

1988 Acura Integra

1993 Mazda MX6-V6

1991 Ford F150, 302

1998 Rusty ass, single- axle racecar trailer

1992 Ford F350, 7.3 IDI diesel

2005 Ford F150

2002 F250, 7.3 powerstroke

2001 GMC 3500 dually, 8.1L gas motor

1996 Chevrolet Suburban

1999 Cadillac Escalade

1991 Acura Legend

1999 Miata

1993 Corvette, LT1/6-speed

2017 F150, 2.7TT

2018 Brand new racecar trailer.

BeaterGT > sony1492 06/01/2019 at 19:25

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Ah, we live and we learn. I get the strong impression you know how to wrench so something simple like a farm truck sounds like a good idea to me. $2k has been a good beater limit for me so far (see Firebird and Saturn).

As for the Legacy, I have had much less trouble with mine over 6 0k miles than most people on the internet will have you believe. No issues with the turbo or head gasket problems. Though, I h ad to replace the valve cover gaskets   since the turbo likes to cook the passenger side of the engine bay pretty well . I t makes for a great 4-season daily but I’m pretty bored with it at this point since it’s completely stock. Don’t know if you commute but it only gets around ~ 21 mpg.

sony1492 > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 06/01/2019 at 19:40

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From the Escalade on things got fancy

OneSlowScion > sony1492 06/01/2019 at 19:44

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Wow! That's lot of cars!

C ar since I got my license in 2018:

1. 2008 Scion Tc

2. TBD

P.s. Happy Birthday!

fhrblig > sony1492 06/01/2019 at 19:46

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Here’s a shocker for you: the ProMaster is the best cargo van I’ve driven. I’ve driven most of them, too. Oh sure, parts of the interior are slowly disassembling themselves and my rear door latch is about to break, but it handles cargo the best, has decent power, the transmission handles steep grades fantastically, and it’s a decent driving vehicle. I’m sure something mechanical is bound to go wrong with it, but I’m really liking it.

My average mpg is 16.752, but I routinely get 18-20 on long highway trips.  If I filled the tank now (it’s currently at half) it would be a hair over 20 mpg.

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > sony1492 06/01/2019 at 20:01

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It did. The E scalade actually stuck around as a 2nd towing/moving things or people vehicle from the time of the Legend until I bought the new F150. It is actually still around in a sense being that I sold it to my parents as their occasional towing/moving big things vehicle.  

Come to thing of it (and speaking of fancy) , I forgot to put the 2000 BMW 528i on the li st between the miata and the vette. I feel bad, because that is probably my favorite car I’ve ever owned.

sony1492 > OneSlowScion 06/01/2019 at 20:42

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Hows the tc?

OneSlowScion > sony1492 06/01/2019 at 21:20

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Great so far, it has the 5 speed manual (what else ) and handles pretty good with the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500's I just put on. Also has an Injen cold air intake that sounds great. Currently has 153xxx miles and still runs like a top, I got it for 3,000 so not bad especially for an almost rust free car in the northeast.

Just so you know, o il consumption is a known issue on these engines, mine only burns about a quart every 2500 miles but a friends burns a quart every 500 with only 135xxx.  How do you like the Mini so far?

MiniGTI - now with XJ6 > sony1492 06/01/2019 at 21:22

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Happy Birthday! Hope you love that clubman as much as I did mine (and mine was a nap base too)

1986 Camry (Manaul, learned to drive in this, handmedown from my parents and actually mostly driven by my sister)

1993 Civic (Manual, 2000-2005)

2006 Mazda3 (Manual, 2005-2011)

2011 MINI C lubman (Manual, 2011-2015)

2013 GTI (Manual, 2015- but passed to wife when Son was born)

2013 MINI S (Manual, bought 2013, passed to me when son born in 2017)

Also 1985 Jaguar XJ6 (Automatic, 2017-)

Also 1976 TR6 on extended loan/storing since 2014

pip bip - choose Corrour > sony1492 06/01/2019 at 21:51

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UC Holden Torana

VK Holden Commodore

TR Holden Astra

JR Holden Vectra

CH Mitsubishi Lancer

happy birthday!

Captain of the Enterprise > sony1492 06/01/2019 at 21:54

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Shit I’m 24 and I’ve only had two lol

1. 2005 Toyota Corolla Le

2. 2011 Toyota Camry Le

Both 4 cylinders 

P5guy now GTIguy > sony1492 06/01/2019 at 22:09

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My cars since I was 17, I’m 24 now.

2002 Mazda protege 5 (5spd)

2007 Nissan Altima 2.5 (6spd)

2018 VW GTI (6spd)

sony1492 > OneSlowScion 06/01/2019 at 22:12

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Nice ! Never knew they burned oil , 2500 a quart isn’t too bad though.

I love the mini and hate it, it finds exciting ways to break but there all things that wont strand you (valve stem seals, wonky wastegate, lca bushings, roached brakes ). On the other hand the pedal placement is perfect, shifts nice, great grip with rewarding handling , it pops and burbles in all the right ways. It speaks to my inner ricer.

Been eyeball ing the firehawks, are they okay in the rain?

sony1492 > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 06/01/2019 at 22:13

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But  was it a wagon

sony1492 > Captain of the Enterprise 06/01/2019 at 22:17

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BIEGE MASTER RACE?

sony1492 > MiniGTI - now with XJ6 06/01/2019 at 22:19

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The tr6 is loaned to someone or financially on a loan?

Were your minis reliable? Mines been a mess, but it’s only gotten further under the skin

sony1492 > P5guy now GTIguy 06/01/2019 at 22:22

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The maxima came in a 6 speed!?

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > sony1492 06/01/2019 at 22:36

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Not a wagon, but was a factory sport package car.  It was just a supremely good car all around.

OneSlowScion > sony1492 06/01/2019 at 22:44

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Yeah, it’s not bad at all.

I’m planning on putting a better exhaust on sometime in the future to make it sound even better. S omeday when this engine dies I’m hoping to do a v6 swap too.

I’ve only driven it a couple times in the rain but they felt rock solid. I was able to go almost as fast as in the dry through a sharp corner  so not bad. I can try and get a video of the corner this week if it rains.

  I s the Mini stock or modded?

sony1492 > OneSlowScion 06/01/2019 at 23:05

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No need for the video, I’m already going to go with Federal 595ss which wont be great in the rain, just wanted the info because the Lexus might run the 500's.

Yes, v6 swap with ei bach lowing springs and sti rims or something.

Mini s fairly stock, its got lowing springs , nm intake, n m catchcan, silicone charge pipe/ intake muffler delete, and a catless 2.5 stainless steel downpipe. Just removing the cat made the car plenty loud. Also the previous owner made carbon fiber covers for most of the interior and exterior  trim, it seems the car was a test bed for a company called CarbonMini

MiniGTI - now with XJ6 > sony1492 06/02/2019 at 00:02

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They all had problems early on (not too serious) but were really just about problem free after warranty. My club had a short in the CAN bus they actually covered even though I was a bit over on miles. Not listed was also our 08 hardtop (NA). I don’t think I spent anything on it apart from normal maintenance before we traded it at about 95k.

The club had a radiator crack and the famous thermostat crack. It developed a noise in the (usually excellent) Getrag I didn’t like and got traded for the GTI ( which has had 3 multi-thousand dollar repairs)

The 13 MCS is at about 85k and has been the 2nd most reliable car on the list.

TR6 belongs to my b oss but lives at my house in exchange for full driving privileges.

P5guy now GTIguy > sony1492 06/02/2019 at 00:29

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Altima. By 2007 the maxima was cvt only. Altimas had a six speed until like 2010 I think. It had good get up and go thanks to the manual but mine was a poorly rebuilt salvage titled mess so as soon as I could afford something else I got rid of it. 

sony1492 > MiniGTI - now with XJ6 06/02/2019 at 00:33

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The setup of that yard is perfection, more car space then actual house.

G etting a little worried about my trans aswell, it's starting to whine a tad louder and doesn't fall into gears quite as smooth, the cars at 107k

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > sony1492 06/02/2019 at 00:35

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I look back on them fondly

MiniGTI - now with XJ6 > sony1492 06/02/2019 at 00:55

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House is slightly bigger than it looks but yes I love the huge garage. TR6, Jag and MINI all fit in there.

Trans in the club started making a noise around 7 8 k vaguely like a bad wheel bearing whenever under power or overrun, but was quiet when floating between (e.g. lifting slightly while cruising on level ground). Getrag problems are bad news as replacement internals are unobtainium and a whole new unit is around $5k parts. Never checked but I’m guessing junkyard finds are pretty rare too.

Never had any sign of trouble with the others, the original clutch even in the MCS is still pretty strong at 85k and it does lots of brutal rush hour traffic. (GTI started slipping at 35k)

OneSlowScion > sony1492 06/02/2019 at 06:09

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Ok, nice. I looked at those but I already have Nokian winter tires and I heard they were kind of loud.

Definitely lowering springs and probably a turbo too.

Wow, that looks really nice with the red .  I want to get a carbon fiber hood and some trim eventually, it will blend right in though.