Post a pic of your real car
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Last pics i took of both my cars before they got put into storage 2-4 years ago (i can't remember how long).
R32 GTS
R32 GTS-4
I did have a 2001 Toyota Vitz RS, but it got written off by a road raging middle age lady (a definite 'Karen'). She didn't want to do 50km/h in a 50 zone, so sideswiped my car (my wife was driving it) when wifey pulled out a bit to try stop her passing, then she proceeded to do about 70-80km/h or so in a 50 zone (wife chased after her and gave her an absolute ear bashing when she finally got the old so and so to stop - all captured on my GPS speed capturing dashcam - police didn't care that my wife was speeding since there was not much foot or vehicle traffic around).
Result was $5,300 damage to a car insured for $3,300. So naturally the insurance company didn't want to fix it.
Because it was underinsured, i haven't been able to afford to replace it due to the cyclone that hit NZ and made all the car prices rocket skywards, plus covid, plus house renos, plus kids etc.
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R32 GTS
R32 GTS-4
I did have a 2001 Toyota Vitz RS, but it got written off by a road raging middle age lady (a definite 'Karen'). She didn't want to do 50km/h in a 50 zone, so sideswiped my car (my wife was driving it) when wifey pulled out a bit to try stop her passing, then she proceeded to do about 70-80km/h or so in a 50 zone (wife chased after her and gave her an absolute ear bashing when she finally got the old so and so to stop - all captured on my GPS speed capturing dashcam - police didn't care that my wife was speeding since there was not much foot or vehicle traffic around).
Result was $5,300 damage to a car insured for $3,300. So naturally the insurance company didn't want to fix it.
Because it was underinsured, i haven't been able to afford to replace it due to the cyclone that hit NZ and made all the car prices rocket skywards, plus covid, plus house renos, plus kids etc.Before:
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I imagine your R32s have seen some increase in value since you put them into storage mostly due to the 25 year import rules in the US. 👍
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Yep, have they ever. 
Bought the red one for $6,500NZD in 2009, it's now worth more than $25,000. High km's though, nearly 300,000 i think.
And bought the four door for $3,000NZD (from Dad, he was wanting $6k) in 2005, it's now worth more than $30,000. Despite being almost in factory condition (except for exhaust tip and some polished parts in the engine bay).
Back in the 2000's/2010's we (my family) were buying R32's for as low as $900... Bought another for $1,200, another for $1,400 or so. Wife's Dad got a couple for under $4,000 i think, wifey's one was bought for $2,000 or so in 2007 and is now also worth more than $25,000.
Great the cars are increasing in value except for the fact the annual insurance premium goes up with the valuations. I'm paying over $700 or so a year for each car. Up from less than $400 only a few years ago. Still got full insurance despite them being stored away. Too much fine print with insurance companies these days, so don't want to give them an easy way out of paying if something happens.
Bought the red one for $6,500NZD in 2009, it's now worth more than $25,000. High km's though, nearly 300,000 i think.
And bought the four door for $3,000NZD (from Dad, he was wanting $6k) in 2005, it's now worth more than $30,000. Despite being almost in factory condition (except for exhaust tip and some polished parts in the engine bay).
Back in the 2000's/2010's we (my family) were buying R32's for as low as $900... Bought another for $1,200, another for $1,400 or so. Wife's Dad got a couple for under $4,000 i think, wifey's one was bought for $2,000 or so in 2007 and is now also worth more than $25,000.
Great the cars are increasing in value except for the fact the annual insurance premium goes up with the valuations. I'm paying over $700 or so a year for each car. Up from less than $400 only a few years ago. Still got full insurance despite them being stored away. Too much fine print with insurance companies these days, so don't want to give them an easy way out of paying if something happens.
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More snow fun. I bought this car new coming up on 9 years ago and I still feel like it's as fun as day one. The plan was to keep this car a few years and "upgrade" to Focus RS or another Subaru STI, but the Fiesta is a keeper.
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Some wonderful and eclectic cars her - love them all!
New to me four weeks ago now as a belated birthday present to myself. Absolutely superb car - red wasn’t my first choice, but it’s growing on me
New to me four weeks ago now as a belated birthday present to myself. Absolutely superb car - red wasn’t my first choice, but it’s growing on me
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Had a little photo session with the Swift the other day:
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Switched from an extremely hot air intake:
Over to a nice cold fenderwell intake over the weekend:
Makes significant difference in both audible noise and power, especially as the engine is warmed up. It manages to drop the IAT at WOT way better than the Injen, for obvious reasons. The spool and induction noises alone are a nice treat, everything else is just a bonus
. Next is either going catless or getting a tune, gotta find a cat used though since no one really ships to California.
Over to a nice cold fenderwell intake over the weekend:
Makes significant difference in both audible noise and power, especially as the engine is warmed up. It manages to drop the IAT at WOT way better than the Injen, for obvious reasons. The spool and induction noises alone are a nice treat, everything else is just a bonus
. Next is either going catless or getting a tune, gotta find a cat used though since no one really ships to California.
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Some Nordschleife impressions from today:
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Apparently I’m in the minority but I really like red on Porsches. Nice motor!
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Greetings all, this is like my first post on GTP in like 10yrs! Probably a bit of a black sheep here but these are my Overland rigs; JKU is the newest addition so still collecting upgrades for it. It's getting beefier suspension/lift, 35 inch tires and a gear ratio change.
The Ram Rebel is mostly complete. It has an LSD with 3.92 gears and a locking transfer case. It's also equipped with Blistein height adjustable air-suspension which has been wonderful. I currently have headers waiting to be installed along with an oil catch can and new NGK spark plugs. It could use bigger 35 inch tire (current 33") but overall it's been an amazing road-trip, off-road and family adventure vehicle.
I also have a E28 535is shell build I’m hoping to make some major progress on within the next couple months. I think it will be a cool project to share once things start coming together.
The Ram Rebel is mostly complete. It has an LSD with 3.92 gears and a locking transfer case. It's also equipped with Blistein height adjustable air-suspension which has been wonderful. I currently have headers waiting to be installed along with an oil catch can and new NGK spark plugs. It could use bigger 35 inch tire (current 33") but overall it's been an amazing road-trip, off-road and family adventure vehicle.
I also have a E28 535is shell build I’m hoping to make some major progress on within the next couple months. I think it will be a cool project to share once things start coming together.
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Thought this was pretty neat.
Took these two pictures almost exactly 9 years apart from the first day I bought my car (the Fiesta) and present day. The GTI belongs to my brother, he bought his Mk7 at the same time and the Mk8 recently.
Took these two pictures almost exactly 9 years apart from the first day I bought my car (the Fiesta) and present day. The GTI belongs to my brother, he bought his Mk7 at the same time and the Mk8 recently.
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Putted on new wheels and Tein coilovers
My '02 SE goes to VIR several times a year
And my '97 used to, but now it's a Sunday driver.
Picked up a running project/parts car last year. '01 Base with the coveted handling package (big brake, bilstein shocks, limited slip) Going to repair the hardtop to keep, and swap the LSD into my '97. Then fix some leaks, a thorough tune up, new soft top, a paint job, and find him new home.
And my '97 used to, but now it's a Sunday driver.
Picked up a running project/parts car last year. '01 Base with the coveted handling package (big brake, bilstein shocks, limited slip) Going to repair the hardtop to keep, and swap the LSD into my '97. Then fix some leaks, a thorough tune up, new soft top, a paint job, and find him new home.
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A LOT of money later ...
It's ALIVE... it's ALIIIVEEE ...
My 320si, fairly fresh from 14 months of major engine repair...
It's ALIVE... it's ALIIIVEEE ...
My 320si, fairly fresh from 14 months of major engine repair...
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Found this beautiful tree across the street from a parts store. And of course the moment I drive off a gust of wind comes along and gently blows the petals off the tree.
I missed my Ghost of Tsushima moment 😢
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Doing some camber and toe adjustments
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