Originally Posted by Viking War Hammer (Post 10577491)

Like here, the majority of questions have already been asked and answered. So, using the search function is preferred.

Doesn't bother me though, sometimes searching key words can be tricky :)

Originally Posted by gmonsen (Post 10577688)

KKMpunkrock2011... I am 62. So I bought it when I was 18 and needed my dad's help buying it. Passed it along to my older brother a few years later and bought a BMW CS coupe. Whole different thing.

On the supercar issue. I think it was first used to describe the Countach and I have never been sure that it had any particular definition or specificity. Is a Countach or Testarossa still a supercar? Maybe its like presidents? If you were once president, you are always referred to as president? (Except, perhaps in Obama's case.) I never used the term personally and think of it as more of a journalist's term of art. I have no idea what merit the term really has and never think of owning a supercar, although I really like the term exotic, and have the opinion that the FD is an exotic car due to the advanced suspension design and rotary.

Love the 993's.

Gordon

Originally Posted by KKMpunkrock2011 (Post 10578010)

Fair enough, a little jealous you were able to get such a fantastic car at such a young age. Can't say I'm TOO jealous though as I bought my first FD at 19, with some help as well (a CU).

I think there are certain cars that are on such a level of performance you almost have to call them supercars because no other word, not even exotic, does them justice. Think Bugatti Veyron, Koenigsegg CCX, Pagani Zonda, or McLaren F1. That said (and I believe I've mentioned it before) there is a difference between a supercar, and a super car. The later is what I would label things like most Ferraris and Lamborghinis when new, or a Porsche GT2, but only a select few cars are good enough to be able to combine the two words into one. They must be icons, which is why I'm not 100% sure the Zonda or CCX is even on that level.

Viking, car 2 and 3 are look
fantastic.

Originally Posted by djseven (Post 10578210)

Ill try to post pics of the trike when I get a chance. Ive put a few miles on it and the more I drive it the more I love it. But that is coming from a "chicken shit" like myself. ;)

Originally Posted by Viking War Hammer (Post 10577819)

Car 3.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/...01ee6376_o.jpg

Originally Posted by Viking War Hammer (Post 10577819)

Gordon, I know you're a big interior guy. Thought I'd show you what the NSX guys are doing to their interiors. Lots of Alcantara.
Car 1.
Car 2.
Alcantara & Real Carbon Fiber
Car 3.
Car 4.

Originally Posted by 1QWIK7 (Post 10578267)

Out of curiosity, what's the going rate for one? And is insurance about the same as a motorcycle?

Originally Posted by gmonsen (Post 10578418)

Hammer... I have to say I like the interior in number 3 a lot, mainly because of the gorgeous Recaros, but also the tan leather. I would assume its in a blue car. I also like the first one, since its pretty understated. I like the seats in the last one, but really dislike carbon fiber and that steering wheel looks... well, not to my taste.

Gordon

Originally Posted by hondasr4kids (Post 10578512)

^ Where is that car located at?

Originally Posted by yzf-r1 (Post 10578542)

Wow that thing is slammed - avoid the speed bumps

Originally Posted by Viking War Hammer (Post 10578552)

He has a VRH Suspension. http://www.umbrellaautodesign.com/co...iston_set.html

Originally Posted by RE-Mamamia (Post 10578941)

not crazy about those nsx interiors...a little too pimp my ride-ish. seems like nsx owners are very sensitive so i'll stop here.

back on topic, imho, sportscars in the 90's offer the best mix of modern comfort and pure motoring...if i had to give up my FD, i would replace it with a 993. and that's what i did.

Originally Posted by Viking War Hammer (Post 10578963)

I posted those pictures because I wanted to show Gordon how extreme people will go on their interiors. Same can be said for the RX7 guys.

Originally Posted by RE-Mamamia (Post 10578941)

not crazy about those nsx interiors...a little too pimp my ride-ish. seems like nsx owners are very sensitive so i'll stop here.

back on topic, imho, sportscars in the 90's offer the best mix of modern comfort and pure motoring...if i had to give up my FD, i would replace it with a 993. and that's what i did.

Originally Posted by Viking War Hammer (Post 10578504)

#3 belongs to Synth19, his car is one of the very few Imola's.

http://www.jdmchicago.com/rzdf/IMG_2029.jpg

Originally Posted by moosejaw (Post 10579144)

Six Piston Calipers front and rear?
Hope he adjusted the brake bias