If you could have a beater.....
01-12-2010, 03:25 PM
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I think a Datsun 280z with a high horsepower turbocharged motor or a V8 in it will be fun to beat on. A flat black finish with some fender flares and deep dish wheels.
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My project car that I gave up on. 1963 Impala with some hydraulics would be nice.
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My project car that I gave up on. 1963 Impala with some hydraulics would be nice.
01-12-2010, 03:28 PM
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
2008 328I Convertible, Sapphire black on beige interior. Premium package, NAV, iPod adapter.
Retired: 2002 325I, Titanium silver on black leather. Premium package. Absolutely stock and proud of it.
We're E60 drivers. Beaters are not even a consideration. 
01-12-2010, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by DKNewYork' post='1089327' date='Jan 12 2010, 04:25 PM
I think a Datsun 280z with a high horsepower turbocharged motor or a V8 in it will be fun to beat on. A flat black finish with some fender flares and deep dish wheels.
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My project car that I gave up on. 1963 Impala with some hydraulics would be nice.
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My project car that I gave up on. 1963 Impala with some hydraulics would be nice.
01-12-2010, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by DKNewYork' post='1089327' date='Jan 12 2010, 07:25 PM
My project car that I gave up on.
01-12-2010, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='1089363' date='Jan 12 2010, 08:03 PM
How come you gave up on it?
I spent $20,000 on it already and it still needs more money. Still not in best shape. Hard to find a good shop that is trustworthy. Probably will do it myself in the future. Full frame off restoration. Here's how she look when I got her.
01-13-2010, 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by DKNewYork' post='1089395' date='Jan 12 2010, 08:51 PM
It's a money pit. I spent $20,000 on it already and it still needs more money. Still not in best shape. Hard to find a good shop that is trustworthy. Probably will do it myself in the future. Full frame off restoration.
Here's how she look when I got her.
I spent $20,000 on it already and it still needs more money. Still not in best shape. Hard to find a good shop that is trustworthy. Probably will do it myself in the future. Full frame off restoration. Here's how she look when I got her.
Wow. From the pic it looks good though 
01-13-2010, 08:59 PM
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My Ride: Alpine White 2006 530Xi (SLD)
I've been trying to convince my "bitter half" that we could use a second car - been thinking about an Acura MDX for that purpose.
But for a beater-beater, that I would truly love, I'd have to go with this Soviet rip-off of Fiat 124:
(this is, of course, a HIGHLY modified racing car pictured here)
here's a pic of it stock:
I've actually been thinking about importing one of these and throwing a nice little Honda 2.2 4cyl in it, or something comparable. It's weight is actually like 3000 pounds, so it'd be a real sleeper with a race cage and modded Honda four-banger on proper rubber and so forth... maybe some day I'll do it...
PS another good thread, OJ
But for a beater-beater, that I would truly love, I'd have to go with this Soviet rip-off of Fiat 124:
(this is, of course, a HIGHLY modified racing car pictured here)
here's a pic of it stock:
I've actually been thinking about importing one of these and throwing a nice little Honda 2.2 4cyl in it, or something comparable. It's weight is actually like 3000 pounds, so it'd be a real sleeper with a race cage and modded Honda four-banger on proper rubber and so forth... maybe some day I'll do it...
PS another good thread, OJ
01-14-2010, 08:29 AM
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Landrover Defender 4x4 - the best "normal" 4x4 there ever was.
Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo - tune the engine to about 600bhp for a grand or two.
Not that I need a beater though, I only have one car and I only put 9K a year on that
Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo - tune the engine to about 600bhp for a grand or two.
Not that I need a beater though, I only have one car and I only put 9K a year on that
01-14-2010, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by DD_545i' post='1090603' date='Jan 14 2010, 12:29 PM
Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo - tune the engine to about 600bhp for a grand or two.
