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Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: autoplay on January 01, 2005, 11:40:05 pm

Title: Where do I bring it,my ego that is?
Post by: autoplay on January 01, 2005, 11:40:05 pm: Boys and girls with their toys.

(http://home.comcast.net/~autoplay/muscle2.jpg)

(http://home.comcast.net/~autoplay/muscle1.jpg)

After all is SAID and done,what was proven besides the obvious mannerisms previously stated ?

Back under my rock
Title: Re: Where do I bring it,my ego that is?
Post by: Tman122 on January 02, 2005, 06:00:17 am: Auto, is that a 2 wheel drive? Haven't seen one of those for years! This is Northern Minnesota 4x4 or nuthin. And chevy rules up here, sorry. Good lookin truck though, I am a softy for trucks. I have a 2500HD x-cab with a Duramax and Allison Z85

PS my wife wants a Mustang or GTO
Title: Re: Where do I bring it,my ego that is?
Post by: autoplay on January 02, 2005, 09:41:51 am: Yep,2 wheel drive. In my line of work,I have little/no need for a 4 wheel drive. And I grew up as a Ford/Chevy man lol. My last 2 trucks have been Mopar,and I swore long ago,I would never own a mopar product,go figure lol.

This truck has the hemi head. Has a great deal of torque,in comparision to the cubes(bout 350 cubes).

In the pic,is my wifes 2004 stang. When my truck approachs 12-15000 miles,I wanna race my wifes car in the quarter mile. I'll bet it will be close...as the truck produces almost 100 more horsies than the stang.

If your wife gets serious about looking at cars,and is considering a stang,keep in touch. My wife is a member of "modern mustangs of sarasota".....and she has lots of info relating to stangs. Also,I personally wouldn't buy the new mustangs. I'm not a fan of all aluminum blocks n heads.

Have a happy and prosperus new years!
Respectfully,Rich
Title: Re: Where do I bring it,my ego that is?
Post by: mhraracing on January 02, 2005, 05:29:46 pm: Heres a pic of one of my toys........

(http://img113.exs.cx/img113/885/tascaford100204resize7bw.jpg)
Title: Re: Where do I bring it,my ego that is?
Post by: huh? on January 02, 2005, 05:33:36 pm: Speaking of trucks...

(http://www.pickuptruck.com/IMAGES/autoshows/sema2004/international/cxt3.jpg)
Title: Re: Where do I bring it,my ego that is?
Post by: cflrules on January 02, 2005, 07:28:19 pm: Autoplay, what do you think of the look of the new 'Stangs? I've got a '99 GT and I still prefer that look over the new ones....
Title: Re: Where do I bring it,my ego that is?
Post by: stuart on January 03, 2005, 12:24:03 am: I couldn't resist putting my little "toy" into the mix.... ;D 8)

BTW, with all the performance upgrades I did I have over 400 HP!

(http://www.lynchhummer.com/inventory.h2/used.h2/h1247a.750.jpg)
Title: Re: Where do I bring it,my ego that is?
Post by: Tman122 on January 03, 2005, 05:51:30 am: With the power programmer my duramax will achieve 410 HP just with the push of a few buttons, but that drops fuel economy down to where I was with a gas motor. Now I get 19 MPG average and as much as 21 on the hwy. This is with a 3300 lb payload capacity truck! I have it programmed now for 340 HP which is plenty, and the torque is off the chart. The quietness of this motor compared to other deisels is also what sold me.

That a deisel in the H2 Stue?
Title: Re: Where do I bring it,my ego that is?
Post by: stuart on January 03, 2005, 09:59:56 am: Quote
With the power programmer my duramax will achieve 410 HP just with the push of a few buttons, but that drops fuel economy down to where I was with a gas motor. Now I get 19 MPG average and as much as 21 on the hwy. This is with a 3300 lb payload capacity truck! I have it programmed now for 340 HP which is plenty, and the torque is off the chart. The quietness of this motor compared to other deisels is also what sold me.

That a deisel in the H2 Stue?

Nah, they didn't offer it with the DuraMax or I would have done it in a second! It's a Vortec 6000 gas engine.

Gas mileage is nothing to brag about I tell everyone that I get 20 MPG........10 on the interstate.....10 in town

I'm realistically getting about 12-13 MPG
Title: Re: Where do I bring it,my ego that is?
Post by: Chas on January 03, 2005, 11:04:16 am: I couldn't find any pictures of my supercar: a 2000 Taurus with the V6.....

Working on our seventh recall, and close to a thousand bucks in non-warranty repairs as it turns five years old soon.

This was the first Ford product I have ever purchased, not counting some classics over the years, but it will be the last.

;)
Title: Re: Where do I bring it,my ego that is?
Post by: Steve on January 03, 2005, 11:26:07 am: OK...now we're getting into MY territory!

My 'Lil SVT is pushing just over 500HP at the wheels. I haven't seen it in 2 months but here's what she looks like:

(http://www.mdsonline.ca/pic24a.jpg)

(http://www.mdsonline.ca/pic12a.jpg)
Title: Re: Where do I bring it,my ego that is?
Post by: stuart on January 03, 2005, 11:57:45 am: Why do people keep saying the "F" word on this forum.

I thought we had some rules on bad words..... ;) ;D

(Ford in case your wondering) 8)
Title: Re: Where do I bring it,my ego that is?
Post by: Steve on January 03, 2005, 12:20:41 pm: Don't make me come to Cancun and HARP00N you! :P

Steve
Title: Re: Where do I bring it,my ego that is?
Post by: stuart on January 03, 2005, 12:28:48 pm: Quote
Don't make me come to Cancun and HARP00N you! :P

Steve

I was just kidding Ahab, put the spear down and step away. :o

I own three fords and just sold my 67 mustang....8)
Title: Re: Where do I bring it,my ego that is?
Post by: Lori on January 03, 2005, 12:33:49 pm: Quote

I own three fords and just sold my 67 mustang....8)

My first two cars were Mustangs, a '65 and a '66. They both had the original V-8, 289's. I loved it when some guy in a hot rod would pull up next to me and want to race! LOL!!! I would beat them everytime! Of course, they HATED being beat by a girl!!! A short red-head at that!!!
Title: Re: Where do I bring it,my ego that is?
Post by: stuart on January 03, 2005, 12:44:33 pm: Quote

My first two cars were Mustangs, a '65 and a '66. They both had the original V-8, 289's. I loved it when some guy in a hot rod would pull up next to me and want to race! LOL!!! I would beat them everytime! Of course, they HATED being beat by a girl!!! A short red-head at that!!!

My mustang was anything but original! Don't worry, I'll be a redhead by the time I get back from Mexico! ;)
Title: Re: Where do I bring it,my ego that is?
Post by: huh? on January 03, 2005, 01:29:55 pm: Ok,Ok. I'll be honest...the CXT isn't really mine :'(

But here is some pics of my "Daily Driver"

As you can see, I have used the latest DAIT system for maximum heat retention and insulation...

(http://www.strangecosmos.com/images/content/9817.jpg)

The latest in Automotive Security Systems...

(http://www.strangecosmos.com/images/content/12140.jpg)

And of course an "Audible" alarm system to further deture thiefs. (car in picture was repoed last month)

(http://www.strangecosmos.com/images/content/5789.jpg)

And no modern car is complete with out "hands-free" cellphone devises...so you can consentrate on driving of course.

(http://www.strangecosmos.com/images/content/5730.jpg)

I also enjoy the fact that I can use the Express lane at anytime...(thats my brother Jed in the hat)

(http://www.strangecosmos.com/images/content/5137.jpg)

And of course my wife...

(http://www.strangecosmos.com/images/content/13058.jpg)

And her car...

(http://www.strangevehicles.com/images/content/14712.JPG)
Title: Re: Where do I bring it,my ego that is?
Post by: Tman122 on January 03, 2005, 06:03:02 pm: I think the Duramax is available in the H2 now isn't it Stu? With the power programmer and a Banks exhaust/intake kit I can get 500 HP/750 ft. lbs. of torque!!!! This in a truck with an 8 foot box. Get me some 2x4's and some treated plywood, build some high sides and haul some dirt and tow the bobcat! 605 ft lbs. of torque 310 HP stock, stop me before I get all misty!

And Steve are you sure your HP is measured at the wheels? Ford is notorious for measuring at the flywheel. Look at there 6.0 powerstroke.
Title: Re: Where do I bring it,my ego that is?
Post by: stuart on January 03, 2005, 06:33:49 pm: Tman,
You have to understand that Steve is in Canada, with the exchange that comes out to about 350 HP! ;)
Title: Re: Where do I bring it,my ego that is?
Post by: Steve on January 03, 2005, 06:57:19 pm: Hardy har har Stu. Are you still here? ??? ;)

She's 380 from the factory and prior to receiving it, I've put about $7000 into it. Exhaust, mass air system, chipped and an upgraded pulley just to mention a few.

She's fun in dry conditions and there ain't too many vehicles on the road that'll touch it. Boys and their toys... ::)

Steve
Title: Re: Where do I bring it,my ego that is?
Post by: Tman122 on January 04, 2005, 05:28:42 am: Ok Steve, I didn't know you made upgrades. HP ratings are one of another sales pitch that decieves alot of people. 350 HP minus a transmission equals 300, minus a drive shaft and a diff. 275, So which would you rather sell on the 350 out the tail shaft or the 275 at the axle spindles or the 265 at the rubber on the road. It seems almost all our big 3 auto makers have played and some still are playing with the numbers and not telling folks where and how they measure.

Naaaa they wouldn't do that to sell cars?
Title: Re: Where do I bring it,my ego that is?
Post by: windsurfdog on January 04, 2005, 01:20:58 pm: I used to know horsepower--owned a '69 Road Runner "back in the day"...ahh to have that car back...

But now the only thing I know is 50 mpg...

(http://img124.exs.cx/img124/1584/mvc744f6ct.th.jpg) (http://img124.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img124&image=mvc744f6ct.jpg)

Notice my lovely wife and daughter in the car--WARNING: OBJECTS ARE NOT AS DARK AS THEY APPEAR--and my apologies for the edge of "Mt. Trashmore" there in the frame...the construction is now complete and the mighty Mt. is gone. BTW, this is an official hot tub related post--the construction debris was part of the deck construction upon which our tub now rests....8)