Law that vehicles must live by

"mycarneverruns87" (mycarneverruns87) 12/19/2013 at 11:42 • Filed to: None

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I have said this for a long time now but figured I would make a visual for everyone.

We all love our vehicles and all know they are never perfect. This works for everything and quickly explains where money goes. The law is your vehicle can either be CHEAP, FAST, or RELIABLE...but you can only pick two. This really helps when planning project vehicles as well!

tomtom615 > mycarneverruns87 12/19/2013 at 11:43

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Which two are the Cygnet?

mycarneverruns87 > tomtom615 12/19/2013 at 11:45

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Damn, right off the bat I have a hole in my theory. Thanks lol

EL_ULY > mycarneverruns87 12/19/2013 at 11:46

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hmmm.....

vdub_nut: scooter snob > mycarneverruns87 12/19/2013 at 11:47

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Maximum two.

Minimum zero.

The theory stands.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > tomtom615 12/19/2013 at 11:48

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The Cygnet has it's own circle in hell.

Ian Duer (320b) > mycarneverruns87 12/19/2013 at 11:49

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Very nice. Similar is true of the object of so many hobbies.

GhostZ > EL_ULY 12/19/2013 at 11:50

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GhostZ > mycarneverruns87 12/19/2013 at 11:51

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Law 1.1: If British or Italian, pick 1.

mycarneverruns87 > EL_ULY 12/19/2013 at 11:51

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Decently cheap and reliable. Mod it and the choices switch

Justin Young > mycarneverruns87 12/19/2013 at 11:52

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Bad Idea Hat > GhostZ 12/19/2013 at 11:54

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BAHAHAHA

I came here to post that exact same thing. I leave you with a BRM H16

mycarneverruns87 > Justin Young 12/19/2013 at 11:55

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They all started out as cheap cars and became expensive. Lemons and Chump cars have $500 basic cars but have thousands in safety equipment and tires...not cheap....fun level through the roof though!

RacecaR > EL_ULY 12/19/2013 at 12:01

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I want one so bad!

EL_ULY > mycarneverruns87 12/19/2013 at 12:01

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true

RacecaR > mycarneverruns87 12/19/2013 at 12:02

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EL_ULY > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 12/19/2013 at 12:02

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LOL!!!

mycarneverruns87 > RacecaR 12/19/2013 at 12:03

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Ok what would you call it because I know my answers...

RacecaR > mycarneverruns87 12/19/2013 at 12:05

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Cheap and fast. Definitely not reliable.

maximillious > mycarneverruns87 12/19/2013 at 12:06

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mycarneverruns87 > RacecaR 12/19/2013 at 12:07

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For a stock car yes, I agree. Fast for what it is and not expensive.

mycarneverruns87 > maximillious 12/19/2013 at 12:07

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Like x10000000

maximillious > mycarneverruns87 12/19/2013 at 12:08

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haha thanks! it just came to me.

RacecaR > mycarneverruns87 12/19/2013 at 12:08

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Indeed.

Modded, different story. Plus, the reliability drops with every mod. HAHA!

mycarneverruns87 > RacecaR 12/19/2013 at 12:09

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LOL so the car can ONLY become faster!

desertdog5051 > mycarneverruns87 12/19/2013 at 12:12

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I know it. I had (past tense) an interest in getting a LeMons car until I read the rules. That $500 tuns into $5K real fast.

mycarneverruns87 > desertdog5051 12/19/2013 at 12:13

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It really does, I have the rule book and may eventually get my friends on board to build something for it.

RacecaR > mycarneverruns87 12/19/2013 at 12:17

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Exactly. I am sure there is some equation explaining it all. Increase in power reduces cheapness and reliability.

+P = -C + -R

Mattbob > maximillious 12/19/2013 at 12:18

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cheap is relative I guess.

desertdog5051 > mycarneverruns87 12/19/2013 at 12:18

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Yeah, teamwork would spread the cost out better. There is a lot of used parts on their site, though.

maximillious > Mattbob 12/19/2013 at 12:19

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That is very true.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > maximillious 12/19/2013 at 12:52

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Looking at buying a Fiesta ST around summertime, this graphic definitely illustrates what I've gathered about the car so far.

banjo cat ghost of oppo past > mycarneverruns87 12/19/2013 at 13:19

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This theory holds true. Another adage is the amount of parts dsmer's have tucked in their closet =< resale value

Actually I got all this for bangin prices incl that bb garret t3/4. It fits on the stock(evo 3) manifold so why the funk not. Still, great balance of the three if you can find an overall unmolested 1G with a 4 bolt LSD rear (not that they cant be found 2nd hand) which is pretty much impossible sooo...yeah. Not gonna lie I've driven mine for maybe 3 of the 7ish years I've owned itfor various reasons but its too stupid fast to sell even if I stuck with the stock(for an evo3) 16G turbo as there are still records being broken with that setup.

too stupid, panicky, jaw clenching fast to sell...that's what I keep telling myself

maximillious > Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow 12/19/2013 at 14:09

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I test drove one when I was shopping and I loved it, ended up with the Focus ST because of the extra space and POWA. The Fiesta was a blast and I would have totally gotten it if not for the needed space.

Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow > maximillious 12/19/2013 at 15:34

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Yeah, I think the Focus would put me just a bit over my price range. :( But I'm moving to Chicago for a new job next week and get a supplier discount as one of my benefits, so I'm thinking a Fiesta ST will serve me well and still be affordable with the increased living cost.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > mycarneverruns87 12/19/2013 at 20:59

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anyone think it's ironic this looks like a three pointed star?
meaning, used mercs give you some of each!

RacecaR > banjo cat ghost of oppo past 12/21/2013 at 09:21

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I love a good 1st gen DSM. I used to own one. It was beat up on the outside, but quick. Sold it to a guy and I delivered it to his house. As the guy was taking me home, I regretted selling it to him. That was about 5 or 6 years ago. I still regret it.

banjo cat ghost of oppo past > RacecaR 12/21/2013 at 14:51

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Coolness. Y'know you're a thousand bucks away from another...I painted mine Jaguar britiish racing green and the vocational school kids threw in a green pearl for free. Overcast it looks like the normal solid color but in sunlight it looks like a pimped out drift car. It grew on me. Then the mechanics scratched the hood so I had to replace it with a cf one I could not pass up u know the 80bl stock hood required a solid clean& jerk. It's the little things that keep you going..

RacecaR > banjo cat ghost of oppo past 12/21/2013 at 15:01

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I'll be in the market for another toy car in the spring most likely. If I can find a decent AWD one, I may snag it up. Or a good GVR4 if I can find one in my budget.