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Title: I just paid off my car! WOOOHOO!
Post by: GmanJoe on December 06, 2002, 08:41:28 AM
I\'ll finally be able to get my bank account smelling like green money again. Ahhhhh....the joy of not owing money! :D
Title: I just paid off my car! WOOOHOO!
Post by: GigaShadow on December 06, 2002, 08:42:23 AM
What kind of car?
Title: I just paid off my car! WOOOHOO!
Post by: GmanJoe on December 06, 2002, 08:52:54 AM
(https://psx5central.com/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmembers.nasioc.com%2FUserPics%2F1087%2FScoobyJoe.jpg&hash=90b418a0fb32d5b52c62b9e4b497b889428d9235)

1999 Subaru Impreza RS

Slow at the quarter mile - only a pathetic 14.85 seconds.

But corners like a rally car! In the snow yesterday, I was cornering like a pro-rally driver....only I was scared outta my wits like a little girl. :)
Title: I just paid off my car! WOOOHOO!
Post by: Ace on December 06, 2002, 08:59:18 AM
Planning on any performance mods?

Ace
Title: I just paid off my car! WOOOHOO!
Post by: videoholic on December 06, 2002, 09:01:54 AM
Damn, I haven\'t even made my first one yet.
Title: I just paid off my car! WOOOHOO!
Post by: GigaShadow on December 06, 2002, 09:02:55 AM
Oh yeah thats not a bad looking car... certainly looks sportier than what your quarter mile stats are.
Title: I just paid off my car! WOOOHOO!
Post by: GmanJoe on December 06, 2002, 09:22:37 AM
Well, most normally aspirated 4 cylinder cars can barely make it below 15 seconds so I\'m not quite disappointed. The turbocharged model, the WRX, can easily get 13.8 seconds on a cold day in Spring at sea level. :D Most will average at 14.2 seconds.

This will be the last "new" car I\'ll ever buy, probably.
Title: I just paid off my car! WOOOHOO!
Post by: GmanJoe on December 06, 2002, 09:25:32 AM
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Originally posted by Ace
Planning on any performance mods?

Ace


In a few years, I hope to do an engine and tranny swap with a WRX or STi (if one is available in the US).

Next year, I\'m gonna go for Brembo brakes and larger rotors. Then I\'ll soon change the suspension.
Title: I just paid off my car! WOOOHOO!
Post by: Ace on December 06, 2002, 09:33:19 AM
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Originally posted by GmanJoe


In a few years, I hope to do an engine and tranny swap with a WRX or STi (if one is available in the US).

Next year, I\'m gonna go for Brembo brakes and larger rotors. Then I\'ll soon change the suspension.


Just don\'t put a big giant wing on the back. If you do I\'ll have to hunt you down.

14.8 is not bad. I had to mod my car, granted it\'s a lot heavier, to get to 14.49.

Next summer I join the 13 second club even if it kills me and my wallet.

Ace

P.S.
More car talk. My car in storage under a cover and snow and I need a fix.
Title: I just paid off my car! WOOOHOO!
Post by: GmanJoe on December 06, 2002, 09:37:49 AM
It already has a wing (comes with it). It\'s functional too! It has no downforce....but it is high enough and angled enough to prevent lift.
Title: I just paid off my car! WOOOHOO!
Post by: Kurt Angle on December 06, 2002, 10:48:27 AM
Looks like a turbo from that pic.
Title: I just paid off my car! WOOOHOO!
Post by: The Stapler on December 06, 2002, 02:45:51 PM
I\'d gladly take a 14.9...
Title: I just paid off my car! WOOOHOO!
Post by: GmanJoe on December 06, 2002, 04:43:27 PM
I\'d take better handling. Faster is nice....but I like better control. :)
Title: I just paid off my car! WOOOHOO!
Post by: fastson on December 06, 2002, 04:46:04 PM
Congrats..

Now you can buy me that car I was talking to you about earlier ;)
Title: I just paid off my car! WOOOHOO!
Post by: Living-In-Clip on December 08, 2002, 05:40:35 PM
Four years and nine months.
That\'s all that is left on mine.
:)
Title: I just paid off my car! WOOOHOO!
Post by: The Stapler on December 08, 2002, 09:09:12 PM
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Originally posted by GmanJoe
I\'d take better handling. Faster is nice....but I like better control. :)


I\'m just saying you shouldn\'t be ashamed of your 14.9 when there are others who are slower.

I don\'t even have good handling either...

*cries*