That being said, depending on the actual layout, and i do see a large difference in this in particular between Toyotas and Hondas, FWD typically has fairly minimal drivetrain loss.

Unless it's a Honda, then it's just annoying. "My B16 makes 170hp!!!"

Right... which somehow translates to 125-130whp.

For some reason, that one tickled my funny bone... i've been at work too long i think.

With a metal head gasket, of course.

Hi!! I have a 1500whp engine in a car that is no bigger than an early 90s Celica!

Well... the white celica is named "Chang."
Black celica is "Chastity"
Black Saab 9000 Turbo is "Sven."

77 Celica is "Fiona."

I think i need to polish the bowl a bit before i add more steam or soy, 'lest it head the same direction my 1g CRX Si did.

Toyota: Abundance of Rice
Celica: Celestial, or "From the Heavens"

Ok... i can roll with that so far.

The intial emblem for the Celica, was a Dragon. Was on the first and second generations, then dissapeared until it resurfaced with the 6th generation "Special Edition" cars.

So... my first gen Celica:

"An abundance of rice bestowed upon me from the heavens, in such a fetching manner as to be raped by dragons?"

I drive a Cosworth Mercedes E190 16v. My even numbers light it up, man, have some respect for us different people.

I actually have a 1mzfe at home sitting in my garage, out of a later model Avalon, with VVT-i, and i think i'm going to put it in my black Celica, should be enough for some pep, especially when paired with the shorter geared Celica tranny.

Those camry V6s are no joke. That engine won all kinds of awards, from the VZ-series to the MZ series. Quad cam FTW!

The one that i flat out loved that was not a huge pile, would have been my Audi 90S Quattro 20v. Beautiful glossy black, 17" BBS rims, tint, lowered, custom exhaust, perfect interior, bought it with 43k miles on it. I got stopped constantly with that thing. "Is that a new car?!?!?!" "Did you import it? I've never seen one."

It wasn't outrageously fast, i just had relatively basic upgrades on it, but man, it sounded beautiful (kindof like a hoover on steroids with it's curious 5-cylinder warble.) It was just a perfectly balanced car, and to this day, i still lust after another one. I've had/have much faster cars, could arguably look better, but nothing tugs at my heart when i see these things now and again driving down the road while i'm in my clapped out hoontastic Celica.

I will own another one, i will make it look exactly the same, and commence with an RS2 transplant with the purpose of dispatching any domestic/ricer that dares cross my path.

In terms of car that brought the most giggles or adrenaline? My 1987 CRX Si. Nothing makes you scream "OH SHIT!!!" and laugh hysterically at the same time as a 1700lb car (with driver) running rabid on a D16Y8 SOHC Vtec full bolt ons, tune, and a 125 shot of nitrous on a stock suspension and some skinny ass tires. RIP (dead due to torque steer into a telephone pole.)

Simply because it sounds a lot like my projects start...

"I have this smashed V6 camry lying here... OH!!! A Paseo shell with a blown engine for cheap!! I'm sure it'll all fit together with no problems..."

Plus, it'll be great fun explaining to your buddies while you're working on it, as to why pulling a Porsche into the grass magically makes it catch fire.

We've made FF's worst trait, that being that the weight transfer negatively affects traction....

Worse.

We have a RF car now?

But still.... i would rock this thing like there was no tomorrow. The stacks sold me at first sight.

Ze Germans?

Put the Lotus body on the Ferrari frame, and put a 2jzgte or a built 7mgte in it, Ford 9" rear end, and a Powerglide transmission.

Oh, slicks and skinnies, only front windshield, i want nets over the side windows.

I don't think anyone would be happy with this car but me. Drive to the track, cause instant suicides along the way.

Instant hell.

$93,300 is flat price on the website.

I agree that it's expensive, kinda... BUT, i would pay for an XRS.

Spend $10k more, get twice the car.

I'm mad that you cant configure the Saab 93x or whatever it was, the awd one.

New Celica.

Or just pay out the ass for them at all those NOS places.

The Camaro, for me, at least, i'd be too tempted just to chuck a 383, 3.73 rear gear, posi, and a 200shot, and not touch the rust. Call it a day until it falls apart.

The Mustang, i would actually care enough to be dumb enough to try to make it at least look nice. Although just to piss all the purists off, i'd probably put an import motor in it. (Turbo Tundra motor, anyone?)

There are about 2 ricers to every minivan in Indianapolis, and they think they're cool to rev their stock Hondas that they've "tuned" with Crome by putting nothing but two-step on.

To me... anyone who two-steps on me at a stop light becomes instant prey for a light corolla with the heart of a Celica GT-S/Elise. A stock corolla.

It was a very fun little car. And now, with the aftermarket that is finally surfacing for the 2zzge, i really wouldn't mind having one. All the zing and potential of a Celica GT-S, with none of the "Arrest Me Factor."

I want to ride it.

Of course, the newest car that i own is a 1993, and i wouldn't mind the update to say.... 1995.

Ohshi- what year is it now?

"Frank!! It's either the Nestt or me!!"

No wonder they need the coffee indicator.

Somehow, i'm ok with that.

And Manga/anime, whichever has the eyes like that.

"Who wants a Kirby ride?!?!?"

"Cop alert, time for a donut."

The true stealth flask, if you're a mechanic.