Newbie in da house

Hey, Waasup, I'm new here, just figured I'd come and say my hellos before I go off Post-whoring like an SOB

First off, Despite my name, I don't own a Skyline R34 GT-R VSpec II, But if anyone wants to give me theirs I would be a happy camper. What I do Own is a 1987 Ford Tempo, Its not much to look at... or drive, but I think shes got some major Potential as a sleeper if the right Touches are put on her.

What my plans are, Is to rip out the, for all intensive purposes, Useless 2.3L Single Cam POS engine, and to replace it with a shiny new 2.0L Twin Cam Zetec, and then throw a turbo/Intercooler kit on it, I'm thinking I can get 200HP to the wheels before i go messing around Internally. I Know what your thinking, and yes, I am crazy, but I have the whole thing Planned out. For the most part, my biggest problems will be: The Mounts, and The Sensors. I know a Zetec will fit due to the logic that an Escorts Engine bay isn't any bigger, yet the ZX2 has a Zetec.

anyways, I'm just randomly talking so shout your comments, questions, suggestions this way and i'll read them

Firstly, welcome. Secondly, before you go doing all that to a car that's "not much to drive or look at", why not just save the cash and buy a car that has 200 hp stock?

well, what would you do if an ugly POS tempo pulled up next to you at a Red light, Challenged you, and then proceded to wax your ass off the line... providing of course that you were in a Civic or an RSX or something below 200HP, plus, 200 is just the start to me, I want to, eventually, pull 12s or 11s in this thing. (I'm not a F&F Junkie, these are my actual goals)

It would be... the ultimate sleeper:devil:

Welcome, R34. The guys around here are great at making newbies feel welcome and they even provide a rare breed of entertainment, many with a New Zealand flair. Make yourself at home. I'll be seeing you around.

-Dante :)

Originally posted by R34GTRVspec2
well, what would you do if an ugly POS tempo pulled up next to you at a Red light, Challenged you, and then proceded to wax your ass off the line... providing of course that you were in a Civic or an RSX or something below 200HPI would laugh at you!

and welcome to AF :wave:

Originally posted by R34GTRVspec2
well, what would you do if an ugly POS tempo pulled up next to you at a Red light, Challenged you, and then proceded to wax your ass off the line... providing of course that you were in a Civic or an RSX or something below 200HP, plus, 200 is just the start to me, I want to, eventually, pull 12s or 11s in this thing. (I'm not a F&F Junkie, these are my actual goals)

It would be... the ultimate sleeper:devil:

Eh, well, I would drive normally as always. I'm not a racer, that should be saved for the track. Oh, and I'm in a G20, which provides an ass-waxing 140 hp, TO THE TRANNY. :bloated: Well, if a sleeper is your goal, then an old Tempo and a few thou $$$ should do the trick.

If you want you can borrow my Jetta, I will just draw a GTR badge on it :rolleyes: :rolleyes:


Welcome mate :wave:

The first kiwi to say hi, moss that is.

It's fun here and hope you enjoy! :cool:

Sorry to go off-topic, but what's with the flower avatar Dante? :huh:

i personally dont take sleepers seriously
if you have that much money to blow
get a car that has a heritage
:rolleyes:

Originally posted by Damien

Sorry to go off-topic, but what's with the flower avatar Dante? :huh:

Hopefully R34 won't mind the digression. ;) I'm a girl, almost 20 years old and quite a handful. :p

Nice to meet you Damien! :wave:

Welcome to AF! :wave:

Nice choice in cars. I've had a ride in one, they're worth it:D

Welcome.:)

I feel Welcome already:D, I was starting to feel like an :alien:
hehe, these smilies kick ass:p

I'm sure I'll have great time here

Welcome to AF, I'm also a little newbish bastard so your not alone. :flamer: :badass:

Originally posted by DantesInferno


Hopefully R34 won't mind the digression. ;) I'm a girl, almost 20 years old and quite a handful. :p

Nice to meet you Damien! :wave:

Nice to meet you too! :D

I was just thinking though, DantesInferno and you have a picture of flowers. Screenname and avatar doesn't seem to fit together, ya know? ;)

sleepers kick ass!
*points to his car* :bandit:

Welcome!

Originally posted by TerminalVelocity
sleepers kick ass!
*points to his car* :bandit:

Welcome!


*Quickly shifts his Jetta's back-end from the door of Terminal_Velocities car*

Yeah look at his car :finger: :bloated: :D :rolleyes:

Looks like I'm very late on the, "Welcome," but here it is! ;)

I hope both R34 and Artemis stick around! New characters are always refreshing! :D

Originally posted by Moss1O6GTi



*Quickly shifts his Jetta's back-end from the door of Terminal_Velocities car*

Yeah look at his car :finger: :bloated: :D :rolleyes:

guess its ADHD not just ADD :flipa:

Now that all the young ones have said hi...its time for the old man of AF to say hi and welcome.:devil: :devil:
http://www.gifs.net/animate/welcome.gif

Originally posted by TerminalVelocity


guess its ADHD not just ADD :flipa:

or maybe it's just plain old............PITA

welcome to AF man hope u stay here long and have a goodtime :D

two pages, wow, i feel so loved :ylsuper

Originally posted by Damien


Nice to meet you too! :D

I was just thinking though, DantesInferno and you have a picture of flowers. Screenname and avatar doesn't seem to fit together, ya know? ;)

You're right, the screenname and the avatar don't exactly go together. But, on the flip side, it stuck. The significance of a rose is a personal one, known only between me and another member. I've tried a few others on another message board, nothing else did it for me. :)

Somehow it is refreshing to see someone who is loyal to their avatar..

roses are wonderful plants,but they do attract parasites...and the harder you cut them back,the stronger they return.They smell sweet,their faces are soft and pretty,and they can defend themselves with sharp thorns where neccesary....but left untended,and without support,a simple gust of wind can leave them shattered....but not forever....the roots of the rose are strong,cut the wood back,and it will always bloom again.;)

Originally posted by taranaki
Somehow it is refreshing to see someone who is loyal to their avatar..

roses are wonderful plants,but they do attract parasites...and the harder you cut them back,the stronger they return.They smell sweet,their faces are soft and pretty,and they can defend themselves with sharp thorns where neccesary....but left untended,and without support,a simple gust of wind can leave them shattered....but not forever....the roots of the rose are strong,cut the wood back,and it will always bloom again.;)

Oh My God...






Any who, Dante!!!!! You've posted several times in a short period of time! Hurray!

Originally posted by taranaki
Somehow it is refreshing to see someone who is loyal to their avatar..

roses are wonderful plants,but they do attract parasites...and the harder you cut them back,the stronger they return.They smell sweet,their faces are soft and pretty,and they can defend themselves with sharp thorns where neccesary....but left untended,and without support,a simple gust of wind can leave them shattered....but not forever....the roots of the rose are strong,cut the wood back,and it will always bloom again.;)

I know Gonthrax! :eek::eek:eek::eek::eek:eek:

Actually though, lave from a volcano brings forth such rare and beautiful flowers grown only in the rich soil of lava making them unique and exquisite in such a way that's undescribalbe.

That's way Hawaii and some other volcanic regions are so magnicently colorful when looked at.













The soil also makes good wine in Italy! :D

Originally posted by R34GTRVspec2
Hey, Waasup, I'm new here, just figured I'd come and say my hellos before I go off Post-whoring like an SOB

First off, Despite my name, I don't own a Skyline R34 GT-R VSpec II, But if anyone wants to give me theirs I would be a happy camper. What I do Own is a 1987 Ford Tempo, Its not much to look at... or drive, but I think shes got some major Potential as a sleeper if the right Touches are put on her.

What my plans are, Is to rip out the, for all intensive purposes, Useless 2.3L Single Cam POS engine, and to replace it with a shiny new 2.0L Twin Cam Zetec, and then throw a turbo/Intercooler kit on it, I'm thinking I can get 200HP to the wheels before i go messing around Internally. I Know what your thinking, and yes, I am crazy, but I have the whole thing Planned out. For the most part, my biggest problems will be: The Mounts, and The Sensors. I know a Zetec will fit due to the logic that an Escorts Engine bay isn't any bigger, yet the ZX2 has a Zetec.

anyways, I'm just randomly talking so shout your comments, questions, suggestions this way and i'll read them

First off, everything you said about the Tempo I can relate to. Before my ZX2, I had an '89 Tempo. Although not fast and definitely nothing to look at, they are reliable and great for snow...

Second, if you like the ZX2 and are on a budget, just go for one. I got mine in August, total cost $8280, used '99. Definitely better than a Tempo ;)

Originally posted by Ford ZX2 1999


First off, everything you said about the Tempo I can relate to. Before my ZX2, I had an '89 Tempo. Although not fast and definitely nothing to look at, they are reliable and great for snow...

Second, if you like the ZX2 and are on a budget, just go for one. I got mine in August, total cost $8280, used '99. Definitely better than a Tempo ;)

this thread is 8 months old. if you had read the OT guidelines at the top of the page, you would have known that you're not supposed to update threads that are over 3 months old. i bet this user doesn't even post any more, and if he does, you might have been better off with a PM.

Originally posted by S13_Iketani


this thread is 8 months old. if you had read the OT guidelines at the top of the page, you would have known that you're not supposed to update threads that are over 3 months old. i bet this user doesn't even post any more, and if he does, you might have been better off with a PM.

Well, it came up in a search I do on the ZX2, I did not see the amount of time since someone posted. If you aren't supposed to post on them, then why did it let me? And you posted on it too.

I for one don't mind people replying to old post's. Just so you don't do it like RockyV did awhile back. That was pretty annoying. But the mods don't like any old threads brought back, so you shouldn't do it if you don't wanna be banned.

Well I didn't mean to. I honestly didn't look at the date, just did a quick search on the ZX2, so I can share my knowledge on this car... And since this one came up, some others probably did too... And I may have replied to them as well... :uhoh: :uhoh: :uhoh:

Originally posted by Ford ZX2 1999
Well I didn't mean to. I honestly didn't look at the date, just did a quick search on the ZX2, so I can share my knowledge on this car... And since this one came up, some others probably did too... And I may have replied to them as well... :uhoh: :uhoh: :uhoh:

well...i guess it's an honest enough mistake. just don't let it happen again.;) :D i bet this'll get locked any second now...

Don't worry bout' it. I for one don't see what the big deal is anyways...:confused:
Say you can across an old thread about your favorite car magazine. Well, you wanted to share, so who are you hurting replying to it. But a mod will come through & tell you to start a new thread about the subject so as to have only current members responses in it. Well, doesn't that waste bandwitdh? Just my opinion.:grey:

Originally posted by Misundaztood
Don't worry bout' it. I for one don't see what the big deal is anyways...:confused:
Say you can across an old thread about your favorite car magazine. Well, you wanted to share, so who are you hurting replying to it. But a mod will come through & tell you to start a new thread about the subject so as to have only current members responses in it. Well, doesn't that waste bandwitdh? Just my opinion.:grey:

trust me when i say this, AF has TONS of bandwidth.

Originally posted by S13_Iketani


trust me when i say this, AF has TONS of bandwidth. Gotcha. I'm soo used to how it is over at www.dsmtuners.com where we have to preserve every little drop of bandwidth...