Post your RIDE!

[Apothikary]

I'm an avid vehicle enthusiast. I love cars of all types and appreciate almost any vehicle. Usually take day-trips just to go buy and trade. I change cars fairly often, and the partner literally changes every 2 -3 months... What moves you?

My current daily driver:

My past few rides:
'03 Lexus SC430

'77 Mercedes 450SL (cl find w/ 33k orig miles)

'03 Saab 9-3 SE w/Viggen pkg

'95 Audi A6 (200)

My old bug was twinsies with my boss for a while (mine on the right '03 VW New Beetle Turbo):

'89 AE92 Corolla GT-S

The old Diamante... hated this thing:

 

[Dan]

Since everyone has been asking if this is really my car in my avatar..
Oh and the JDM badge is no longer on my car, lol.
Along with that stupid registration sticker in the middle of the window..
Also, added what you cannot see in the videos a new JDM Rear bumper, which doesn't stick out as much.

On the Dyno:

Awhile back when it was mostly stock:

Black & White:

A few videos,
First is a roll, I had a stock clutch at the time which was going so I didn't want to launch it. It was mostly stock, making just a little over 300hp, it's close to 400 now. It was wet outside and caused me to slide when I hit full boost (25lbs) at the time.



Second is just my exhaust sound, when I had just installed it.

 

[Apothikary]

Dan, here's my friends Evo I was telling you about....~625awhp in this vid.


After Kevin D got done with the tuning, he was pushing ~750+ on E85...

Four fat guys in an EVO and it still pulled like there was an atomic bomb behind it...

Before the final tune at Evo Dynamics vs. our friend's STi


Another 4G63 monster... my friend Ben's VR4... used to be a rally car

 

[Dan]

I bet that thing lagged pretty good, then it hit full boost and pulled, lol. I was going to do a turbo upgrade but backed off. I decided it would be better to buy a built one already for cheaper. It would save me money in the long run, and i'll be buying it off a reputable shop, either STM or BR.

 

[Apothikary]

Honestly, Dan, If I were you I would keep the car DRIVEABLE and fun. The 800hp Evo was a monster to behold... but after a while, it got old. Not to mention I think the entire build was about $23k. He traded it off for a turbo S2k, and ended up flipping it... Just keep the power below 500 and you'll have a fast, fun car that's not a death-trap.

I'm hanging onto my Merc for a few more months, and then going to attempt to find a 9-3 TurboX (preferably a sportcombi) to have as a tuning project again... it's been too long. My last was a '86 Saab c900 Turbo with about 300whp, never should have sold it.

 

[CopOut]

2008 Evo Lancer X GSR

 

[Apothikary]

Lol, so many Evo's... Nice one, CopOut. Any plans on ridding yourself of 4x4 status or do you drive it aggressively/actually use the rally capability?

 

[CopOut]

If by aggressive you mean no time for slow / stupid drivers then yes lol. I will switch lanes a lot cause I like to cruise ~120

 

[Dan]

Those 9 rims? I didn't like the X much, a lot heavier than the 8/9's.

 

[CopOut]

yeah they are iunno i like them

 

[Falx]

My most recent ride~

http://www.streetfire.net/video/396mikes-1087-pass_636507.htm <-- 10 second pass. Lets see Those EVOs lift a wheel~

 

[Dan]

BAIT^

 

[ShewhoShallNotBeNamed]

 

[Erin347]

hahahahahaha

 

[Apothikary]

My most recent ride~

http://www.streetfire.net/video/396mikes-1087-pass_636507.htm <-- 10 second pass. Lets see Those EVOs lift a wheel~

WS6? What's done?

Of all the F-Bodies I like the transam the most.

 

[Dan]

The reason you lift your wheel is because you're only pushing your back wheels, as the Evo's push all the wheels. The wheelie hurts your 60ft times.

 

[Falx]

Previous car.

My subie I LOVED and still see driving around town to this day looking clean as hell. 362 awhp on e85~

 

[Falx]

The reason you lift your wheel is because you're only pushing your back wheels, as the Evo's push all the wheels. The wheelie hurts your 60ft times.

Nah not really, traction is traction. I understand why the TA lifts and 4wd cars dont, I have had both.

The TA cut a 1.4 60 last time on the track. The 60s are fine

Unfortunately I sold tha TA a few weeks ago, but I am sure that care could go deep into the 9's on spray. Thats with full interior, A/C, PS, full leather interior, full weight.

 

[Dan]

Subies need so much more to make fast vs an Evo, that's why I went with what you see now. My stock turbo, stock motor is pushing 365hp, on 93.

 

[Falx]

WS6? What's done?

Of all the F-Bodies I like the transam the most.

LOL whats done?

396CI (approx 23k miles)
04+ LS6 block
Callies compstar crank 4.125 stroke
Lunati forged pistons -2cc relief 3.903 bore
Lunati pro billet rods 6.125
ARP rod bolts
Clevite bearings
Total seal rings
Roll master double timing chain
Ported LS6 oil pump
Comp cam custom grind .615/.625 246/252 110lsa
Comp R lifters
Comp hardened push rods
ARP head studs
TSP 2.5 LS6 heads (799) <-- FACTORY HEADS SO SUCK IT
Platinum dual springs
Titanium retainers
Factory rockers
FAST 92mm intake
PTM 92mm TB
Factory fuel rails
38lb injectors
Walbro 255
ASP underdrive pulley
FTP lid
Speed Density conversion
SD tuned by SAM88GT1 500rwhp/508rwtq
EXHAUST
Kooks 1 7/8 headers
Custom Y pipe
GMMG Catback/oval tips

TRANS/REAREND (approx 2500-3k miles on both)
Stage 4 4l60e
B&M deep pan
B&M super cooler
Transgo shift kit
Mobil 1 ATF
Vigilante 3600 converter triple disc
10 bolt 6,000 miles since rebuild
Motive 3.73's
Moser axles
TA cover
Redline fluid

SUSPENSION/BRAKES/MISC
Spohn adj. LCA's
Spohn tunnel mount TA w/ DS Loop
Spohn SFC's
BMR adj. PHB
LCA Relocation Brackets
Eibach Pro Kit springs
Baer Eradispeed rotors
Hawk HPS pads
C5 Z06 calipers
Earls braided lines
SLP line lock
SLP fan switch
Stock speedlines
Front tires Nitto 555 (again 2500-3k miles on them)
Rear tires Nitto 555R drag radial (2500-3k)