I'll have one o' those mid-engined sports cars, please

Martinjlm · 10-07-2021, 01:01 PM

Well, my lack of impulse control kicked in and I went out and bought myself one of those mid-engined sports cars. Red. Pics after I pick it up today or tomorrow. Gotta do all the insurance, title, and plates stuff.

snizzle · 10-07-2021, 01:23 PM

I knew you'd get an Acura NSX. Can't wait to see it.

90503 · 10-07-2021, 01:44 PM

What about the Caddy? No Lyriq?

Martinjlm · 10-07-2021, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by snizzle

I knew you'd get an Acura NSX. Can't wait to see it.

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Originally Posted by 90503

What about the Caddy? No Lyriq?

Lyriq will be wifey's car. Still on track for that when AWD versions come.

Martinjlm · 10-07-2021, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by snizzle

I knew you'd get an Acura NSX. Can't wait to see it.

You apparently know me very well. But not entirely.

Say hello to my 30 year old Toyota! Soon to be my track toy.

90503 · 10-07-2021, 07:01 PM

That paint on the red toyota looks like it held up well for 30 years old. Usually they've turned pink and get all splotchy...lol...Good luck at the track with it.

Martinjlm · 10-07-2021, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 90503

That paint on the red toyota looks like it held up well for 30 years old. Usually they've turned pink and get all splotchy...lol...Good luck at the track with it.

From 10 feet away she’s a beauty queen. From 2 feet away she’s a cute girl with a skin condition.

Job 1 will be replace the clutch (3rd gear grind).

Job 2 is replace the windshield. Spider crack.

Job 3 will be addressing the paint problems. Probably a wrap. I’m thinking either CAR head-to-toe or orange with carbon fiber trim items (engine cover, side skirts, splitter, and mirrors).

Malbjey · 10-08-2021, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Martinjlm

You apparently know me very well. But not entirely.

Say hello to my 30 year old Toyota! Soon to be my track toy.

Oh man I wanted one of these soooooooo bad. Still kinda do.

Is it the turbo or NA? I used to hear about snap oversteer, but supposedly Toyota revised the suspension on the 93 (or 94?) models.

Martinjlm · 10-08-2021, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Malbjey

Oh man I wanted one of these soooooooo bad. Still kinda do.

Is it the turbo or NA? I used to hear about snap oversteer, but supposedly Toyota revised the suspension on the 93 (or 94?) models.

This one is a ‘91 turbo, but has been upgraded to include LSD. Not sure if that helps mitigate snap oversteer, but I will likely figure that out soon enough.

Malbjey · 10-11-2021, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Martinjlm

This one is a ‘91 turbo, but has been upgraded to include LSD. Not sure if that helps mitigate snap oversteer, but I will likely figure that out soon enough.

Awesome, if you ever update this thread with your track thoughts I'd be interested to hear.

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90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,419	That paint on the red toyota looks like it held up well for 30 years old. Usually they've turned pink and get all splotchy...lol...Good luck at the track with it.