NOVA/DC/MD - Z's & Coffee Saturday's at 10AM in Fairfax, VA & Columbia, MD

b1adesofcha0s · 01-25-2013, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

sooo true bro. I really really like it. I'd like it even more if I had a garage to store my cars in.

Can't wait till I have my own garage.

Cristobal09 · 01-25-2013, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Convertibles are nice, but I still prefer coupes for sports cars. IMO they usually look better, are cheaper, and have better performance. The convertible experience is still awesome though.

Different strokes for different folks. But after owning my m3 vert, Ill NEVER buy another vert sports car unless I can afford brand new (which I cant unless i get a VW eos or whatever its called, which sure as sh*t isnt happening). The creaks/rattles/noise and not to mention, the extra 400lbs, of the m3 vert, couldnt justify the niceness of having the top down on nice days.

Having the top down on an 80 degree sure was epic though.

m4a1mustang · 01-25-2013, 12:00 PM

Performance really depends on how the car was built. Designed as a convertible from the start they are good, but sometimes there can be a weight penalty due to the extra support structure needed. Built as a coupe the S2000 might have weighed 2600 lbs vs. 2800.

m4a1mustang · 01-25-2013, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Cristobal09

Different strokes for different folks. But after owning my m3 vert, Ill NEVER buy another vert sports car unless I can afford brand new (which I cant unless i get a VW eos or whatever its called, which sure as sh*t isnt happening). The creaks/rattles/noise and not to mention, the extra 400lbs, of the m3 vert, couldnt justify the niceness of having the top down on nice days.

Having the top down on an 80 degree sure was epic though.

Cars designed as coupes then turned into convertibles almost always have structural issues that lead to creaks, A TON of extra weight, etc.

m4a1mustang · 01-25-2013, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

Can't wait till I have my own garage.

Ugh I can't wait to open Steve's Garage. I'm going to have a lift, corner scales, and lots of tools (and tools for cars too) to give Bobo and Kirk a run for their money. Gotta win back b1ades and shado.

Cristobal09 · 01-25-2013, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Cars designed as coupes then turned into convertibles almost always have structural issues that lead to creaks, A TON of extra weight, etc.

Yeah, a week after I traded in the m3 I drove my friends coupe m3, it was a night and day difference. No creaks or annoying noises. Im sure the s2k is a better built car than the m3 vert is.

eastwest2300 · 01-25-2013, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Ugh I can't wait to open Steve's Garage. I'm going to have a lift, corner scales, and lots of tools (and tools for cars too) to give Bobo and Kirk a run for their money. Gotta win back b1ades and shado.

I'd like to get on that list.

(to use the shop, none of the extra stuff)

eastwest2300 · 01-25-2013, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Cristobal09

Yeah, a week after I traded in the m3 I drove my friends coupe m3, it was a night and day difference. No creaks or annoying noises. Im sure the s2k is a better built car than the m3 vert is.

I know me personally, I dont hear any of that stuff on the inside of my car.. others may be different.

b1adesofcha0s · 01-25-2013, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Ugh I can't wait to open Steve's Garage. I'm going to have a lift, corner scales, and lots of tools (and tools for cars too) to give Bobo and Kirk a run for their money. Gotta win back b1ades and shado.

It's all about location bro.

b1adesofcha0s · 01-25-2013, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

I'd like to get on that list.

(to use the shop, none of the extra stuff)

You say that like the extra stuff is optional.

m4a1mustang · 01-25-2013, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

You say that like the extra stuff is optional.

eastwest2300 · 01-25-2013, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

You say that like the extra stuff is optional.

In my case, its optional.

m4a1mustang · 01-25-2013, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

In my case, its optional.

Only because you carry a gun too.

Cristobal09 · 01-25-2013, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Only because you carry a gun too.

I carry a gun.....

eastwest2300 · 01-25-2013, 12:25 PM

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Only because you carry a gun too.

and I have a vicious pitbull...

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