[quote]pushharder wrote:
AND I did it all on two lane highways - no interstate at all. ~ 600 miles and not one cop btw.
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We have to rent something when we come to visit you and go for a spin…that road and the freedom of no authoriteee is what my vision of American highways were.
[quote]Alpha F wrote:
[quote]pushharder wrote:
I did that trip in my '75 280Z.
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I love this car also.
This is a beautiful one!
When I arrived in the US it was the car I wanted to buy.
Then last year I discover the AMC Hornet by chance on Craigslist - there was one for sale in Tallahassee and I was considering it.
Just today I was thinking I should post a picture of the 280z.
You beat me to it.
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Beautiful car, Push.
In the course of trying to find pics for Alpha F (actually she didn’t ask, but I figured) I happened to find a random guy who came up with his own version of what he thought Nissan should have done for a new version of the car. She really likes it. Much better I think than what Nissan’s design team came up with:
[quote]Aggv wrote:
[quote]pat wrote:
There was a period of time where some roads in Montana had no limit. They changed that, but still Montana and Wyoming are so sparse, it’s carte blac for the most part. When I was there, I just kept it floored. We made it from Glacier National Park to West Yellowstone in just over 3 hours. Push can testify to how much ass we were hauling. It’s clear across the state, didn’t see a single cop.[/quote]
one of the many reasons i plan on moving to somewhere in Flathead valley Montana. [/quote]
After our camping expedition out west, I wanted to move there. The problem for me was, and do what for a living?
I’d still go, but my family would hate me for many reasons. I hope to be able to visit push one day though…
[quote]pushharder wrote:
[quote]pat wrote:
Speaking of speed limits and shit like that I have a record that to my knowledge has never been broken. When I went to Montana with my buddy, we got to Bozeman, MT from Atlanta, GA in 33 hours flat. So no, we did not stop over night, we muscled through and saw an epic sun rise in Wyoming.
BEAT THAT![/quote]
Tallahassee, FL to Circle, MT, solo, in two days with a full night’s rest in Wichita, Kansas. In wintertime (hit a blizzard in sw North Dakota). Also, I took the scenic route through the Ozarks on day one.
Got one speeding ticket right on the Mobile Bay bridge and a warning in southwest Missouri. That was it.
I did that trip in my '75 280Z.
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Yeah, I mean it’s impressive that you were by yourself and all, but 2400 miles in 33 hours…We were in a base model Nissan single cab pickup.
Love the 280 BTW…
[quote]Aggv wrote:
[quote]pat wrote:
[quote]Aggv wrote:
Are there not speed cameras all over England? I hear those are the worst thing since speed bumps.
Also, love the GTR, but i’d rather have the Porsche/Ferrari/NSX over it all day long. There is more to a driving experience than the lap times.
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True, but those cars are 3 times more expensive than the GTR. So for my money I would go for the Corvette Z06 Carbon series. It had all the suspension and brake goodies from the ZR1, but had ‘only’ the 505 HP Z06 motor. Actually, in some respects, having the less power with the beefed up suspension may make it even more drivable in a real sense. [/quote]
No disrespect for the Vette. But i’m buying a 911 Turbo if i had the money.
The vette can do amazing things on the track, but it’s also the #1 old man - middle age crisis vehicle. Can’t stand going to the local cruise and seeing a million C5-C6 vettes with nothing but that retarded chrome rear diff. cover and a balding douche thinking he’s the shit. No thanks
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No worries here, me love the 911. I hate it when people mod the vettes too. You just cannot do that without making it look totally gay. I could see maybe some wheels or exhaust, but that’s it. All the chrome and doodads that people put on them make them look stupid.
I think it’s a beautiful design, but you cannot fuck with it. As soon as you do, you fuck it up. They had it right from the factory, leave it at that.
I mean, I might tinker with the motor, but the appearance would not change. If I got a vette, the look would be factory.
[quote]pushharder wrote:
[quote]Alpha F wrote:
[quote]pushharder wrote:
AND I did it all on two lane highways - no interstate at all. ~ 600 miles and not one cop btw.
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We have to rent something when we come to visit you and go for a spin…that road and the freedom of no authoriteee is what my vision of American highways were.
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This is the highway to my place.[/quote]
This makes me want to rent a Ferrari in Vegas and drive to your house…I have always told you how jealous I was of where you live.
You owe it to yourself to get a car that handles… You just have to.
[quote]pushharder wrote:
My favorite Goat was the '67.
I had a buddy in 1979 who tried to sell his to me for a mere $2500. It was hopped up and in beautiful shape. I wanted it so bad (still do) but $2500 was too much for a poverty stricken college freshman.
I almost came when I just watched this video (actually I did just a little):
That’s a beautifully done hot rod. The only thing I’d have done different was have a duel 4 barrel setup, that or a 4 2 barrel setup.
[quote]pat wrote:
[quote]pushharder wrote:
[quote]pat wrote:
Speaking of speed limits and shit like that I have a record that to my knowledge has never been broken. When I went to Montana with my buddy, we got to Bozeman, MT from Atlanta, GA in 33 hours flat. So no, we did not stop over night, we muscled through and saw an epic sun rise in Wyoming.
BEAT THAT![/quote]
Tallahassee, FL to Circle, MT, solo, in two days with a full night’s rest in Wichita, Kansas. In wintertime (hit a blizzard in sw North Dakota). Also, I took the scenic route through the Ozarks on day one.
Got one speeding ticket right on the Mobile Bay bridge and a warning in southwest Missouri. That was it.
I did that trip in my '75 280Z.
[photo]38311[/photo][/quote]
Yeah, I mean it’s impressive that you were by yourself and all, but 2400 miles in 33 hours…We were in a base model Nissan single cab pickup.
Love the 280 BTW…[/quote]
The average speed isn’t as high, but I did 1700 miles in 26 hours by myself in a 1 ton box van pulling a trailer.
I used to have an CLK55. Lot’s of torque. Now I drive a lowered, manual transmission F150. Way more fun on the street. I can break the tires loose around corners without breaking the law. Plus, I don’t give a shit if it gets wrecked.
[quote]johnnytang24 wrote:
[quote]pat wrote:
[quote]pushharder wrote:
[quote]pat wrote:
Speaking of speed limits and shit like that I have a record that to my knowledge has never been broken. When I went to Montana with my buddy, we got to Bozeman, MT from Atlanta, GA in 33 hours flat. So no, we did not stop over night, we muscled through and saw an epic sun rise in Wyoming.
BEAT THAT![/quote]
Tallahassee, FL to Circle, MT, solo, in two days with a full night’s rest in Wichita, Kansas. In wintertime (hit a blizzard in sw North Dakota). Also, I took the scenic route through the Ozarks on day one.
Got one speeding ticket right on the Mobile Bay bridge and a warning in southwest Missouri. That was it.
I did that trip in my '75 280Z.
[photo]38311[/photo][/quote]
Yeah, I mean it’s impressive that you were by yourself and all, but 2400 miles in 33 hours…We were in a base model Nissan single cab pickup.
Love the 280 BTW…[/quote]
The average speed isn’t as high, but I did 1700 miles in 26 hours by myself in a 1 ton box van pulling a trailer.
I used to have an CLK55. Lot’s of torque. Now I drive a lowered, manual transmission F150. Way more fun on the street. I can break the tires loose around corners without breaking the law. Plus, I don’t give a shit if it gets wrecked.
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What’d you do with the Merc?
[quote]pat wrote:
[quote]johnnytang24 wrote:
The average speed isn’t as high, but I did 1700 miles in 26 hours by myself in a 1 ton box van pulling a trailer.
I used to have an CLK55. Lot’s of torque. Now I drive a lowered, manual transmission F150. Way more fun on the street. I can break the tires loose around corners without breaking the law. Plus, I don’t give a shit if it gets wrecked.
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What’d you do with the Merc?[/quote]
Sold it to my brother. Pretty much gave it to him. It’s better in his hands since I abuse my vehicles. Fancy cars are not my thing; I never wash, wax, or do anything that’s not maintenance or enhancement. Used that money to buy a box van that I lived in for a couple of years.
What I’m looking for now is something cheap, rear wheel drive, manual transmission, and fun. Decent power a plus. Recommendations? 80’s pony car?
Also keeping an eye out for a diesel 4x4 250/2500.
[quote]pushharder wrote:
[quote]Aggv wrote:
[quote]pat wrote:
There was a period of time where some roads in Montana had no limit. They changed that, but still Montana and Wyoming are so sparse, it’s carte blac for the most part. When I was there, I just kept it floored. We made it from Glacier National Park to West Yellowstone in just over 3 hours. Push can testify to how much ass we were hauling. It’s clear across the state, didn’t see a single cop.[/quote]
one of the many reasons i plan on moving to somewhere in Flathead valley Montana. [/quote]
FTR, the fast driving is NOT in n.w. Montana.[/quote]
That’s ok, going to the sun in glacier will make up for any lack of speed. Plus the skiing…
[quote]Alpha F wrote:
I love that diesel makes it for a more durable engine and that means less repairs also.
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I just want to point out that more durable is not more reliable. Most trucks I’ve seen have lots of repairs which are much more expensive than car repairs.
That said I want a diesel as well.
[quote]pushharder wrote:
or
It didn’t happen. I drove it til '92 and then hauled it around after then waiting for the opportunity to do something with it. A buddy traded me his revolver and now it’s gone. I just texted him to see what’s he’s done with it.[/quote]
The Dan Wesson is a fine revolver and expensive but wasn’t the car worth a lot more?
There are some models sold on Craigslist for $8500.
I think option number 2 and drive it without worrying about scratches.
If I restored a car to a “new” appearance I might avoid using it for fear of wrecking it or the paint job.
The road to your house is simply breathtaking!
I was wondering what else was there in Montana for you to leave the warmth of Florida for and now I know.
[quote]johnnytang24 wrote:
[quote]Alpha F wrote:
I love that diesel makes it for a more durable engine and that means less repairs also.
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I just want to point out that more durable is not more reliable. Most trucks I’ve seen have lots of repairs which are much more expensive than car repairs.
That said I want a diesel as well.[/quote]
That could be also due to shortage in mechanics who specially in diesel engines, no?
I would not be using my truck as heavily as someone who uses it for heavy towing so I think the diesel option would still hold better than the gas.
Cummins is developing an engine for the Nissan Titan:
Aren’t the UPS vans all Cummins engines?
[quote]pat wrote:
…We were in a base model Nissan single cab pickup.
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I currently own a Nissan Hard body 1997 single cab pick up 4x4 manual transmission ( imperative ) with 31" tires and the frame rails 15" off the ground. ( Husband’s guess: suspension lifted 3" or 4" ).
And I adore driving this truck.
This is why I asked my mechanic what would it take to put a diesel engine in it but we came to the conclusion it is better to drive this into the ground and buy another car.
I wanted to post a picture but I am waiting for the rain.
Here’s my .02 cents on Diesel trucks:
Disclaimer: I have a Chevy 2500 with a gas 6.0 litre. I tow a ski boat and a sub 10,000 pound travel trailer and it does just fine, although its a fucking gas whore.
Upside of Diesel vs. Gas:
Diesels are awesome for towing and get a little better mileage than a gasser (but the milage gap is closing with the new engines because of all the power the new Diesel’s make and because of emission standards and because Gassers are getting better milage.)
Diesels have a much longer engine life.
You can chip a Diesel and get crazy power numbers.
Downside of Diesel:
The up-charge is steep on the front end and it takes a long time to recoup over a comparable gas engine, its like $12,000 on paper more but likely much more because they don’t discount them or offer incentives like they do on gassers.
Diesel stinks and gets all over your hands every time you fill up.
Diesel is more expensive.
Diesel engines cost more to maintain.
You have to buy cow piss (which is moderately expensive) to add to the new Diesel trucks because of emissions.
Repairs on a Diesel engine are crazy expensive compared to a gasser if something does go wrong out of warranty. The turbo systems are crazy expensive to fix if something goes wrong.
Although the engine will last forever practically, the rest of the truck still ages the same as a gasser and pretty soon you have an old truck that is falling apart all around the engine.
If you chip a Diesel, this is hard on the rest of the truck and you will have repairs sooner than if you didn’t.
Diesel trucks need to warm up and run for a while or they sludge up. They are not good for frequent quick runs to the store.
Conclusion: For my money, a Diesel truck only makes sense if you regularly tow in excess of 10,000 lbs. or drive tons of highway miles. If I ever upgrade to a big 15,000 + pound toy hauler, I’d go Diesel for sure.