New Car!

[Kitiara]

Hopefully should be getting one of these little babies later in the week. :beam:

http://www.mgcars.org.uk/satur/images/mgtf2.jpg

Not this colour though, it's a gunmetal grey soft top...

[Kajinku]

Wow, niiiiiice! :) Congrats!

[andr.in]

A convertable? Cool!

[thoriphes]

*blingbling*

[senocular]

heeeeey, how YOU doin? ;)

[Kitiara]

:beam:

It's such a sexy car... I took some pics of it yesterday at the dealership, I'll get them off the camera tonight.

I'm doing good, thanks Sen... Nice pic, btw... Still single? ;)

[Soul]

You can't even drive :bad:

[senocular]

Originally posted by Kitiara
I'm doing good, thanks Sen... Nice pic, btw... Still single? ;)

:tb: heh heh heh heh :wipes nose: YUP!

http://userpages.umbc.edu/~tmccau1/images/smilies/drool.gif

[Kitiara]

Originally posted by Soul
You can't even drive :bad: Not yet... But happy birthday to meeee. :beam:
heh heh heh heh :wipes nose: YUP! Alriiiiight. :P

That was meant to be said in a voice like Quagmire from Family Guy, by the way...

[Soul]

You cannot afford that car lol

[Kitiara]

I can, it's only 15 grand. :beam:

[Soul]

15 grand!?! Are you crazy? Where did you get 15 grand??

- Soul :s:

[pom]

Oh My! That's one sexy car! Much better than my old Volvo 440... last time I went faster than 80 mph, my whole like flashed in front of my eyes :(

[thoriphes]

when my whole life flashes before my eyes, i hope it gets a working preloader. :(

hey pom, i've got a volvo 740. i'm hoping to be able to take it 4 hours south. how old is yours?

[Kitiara]

Originally posted by Soul
15 grand!?! Are you crazy? Where did you get 15 grand?? Er... I work? :beam:

80mph? This little darling will top 140. :evil:

And don't think I didn't see that sneaky "back seat" post that you just deleted, Sen... ;)

[senocular]

You crazy euros and your autobahns and whatnot... you know how much gas you're wasting going that fast? :sigh:

:)

[senocular]

Originally posted by Kitiara
And don't think I didn't see that sneaky "back seat" post that you just deleted, Sen... ;)

lol, I found it a little too inappropriate at the last moment. no need for that nonsense :)

[Soul]

What about insurance? Insurance on a car like that for a new driver!

- Soul :s:

[thoriphes]

what happened to the old horse and carriage ordeal? wasn't that still popular in the 90s?

[Voetsjoeba]

Woohoow ! That baby rocks ! Which type of car is it ? I can't read the emblem.

[Kitiara]

Several things... :)

1. We don't have Euros in England, we're still on good old pounds and pence. :)

2. Motorways, not Autobahns. :)

3. Petrol, not gas. :)

4. And as for going fast.... Weeeeee! :beam:

This is the MG ZF 160 model, soft top 2 seater convertible. :beam:

[Soul]

He didn't say we spent Euros lol, he said we were euros ;)

[Kitiara]

Oh, oops. :blush: <b>*Wheels out dumb blonde smiley*</b> :P

As for insurance, it's less for me because I'm a woman, I'm 25 in a week or so, plus who do I work for...? ;)

[Soul]

Bloody insurance company, grrr

Kit kit kit... can I drive it? :love:

[kirupa]

That car looks really awesome kit :)

[senocular]

Originally posted by Kitiara
it's less for me because I'm a woman,

I know, isnt that just total BS?

.. I mean, aside from maybe grade-school boys just getting their licences and being little pricks, thats such a jip!

Mmmm ... sometimes I wish I were a woman (but then Id never leave the house :!: )

[Kitiara]

Ahhh, it's a hard life sometimes. :)

It's weird though that women get a cheaper rate, since most women drivers are terrible... :sure:

[Soul]

Originally posted by Soul
Kit kit kit... can I drive it? :love: ;)

[Kitiara]

If you're very nice to me. :beam:

[senocular]

...and so it begins

[thoriphes]

Originally posted by Kitiara
Oh, oops. :blush: <b>*Wheels out dumb blonde smiley*</b> :P

As for insurance, it's less for me because I'm a woman, I'm 25 in a week or so, plus who do I work for...? ;) ...um that dog?

Do women drive less frisky in England? :P

[Kitiara]

Watch as my insurance skyrockets. :P

I think women drive abysmally to be honest, but for some reason we seem to have less insurance claims than men, so the premiums are less.

[Soul]

You must crash better :P

[AnOraK]

plus....

if u ever get pulled by the boys in blue u have assets that can be used to your advantage...

nothing better than looking at a nice set of....

teeth :whistle:

when they r smiling at you and claming blissful ignorance to the crime that u have just committed...

:)

[Soul]

Originally posted by Kitiara
If you're very nice to me. :beam: I'm always nice to you :P

[AnOraK]

hehe...

it must b new car week...

we just got a new loaf mobile and it is a Vauxhall Frontera 2.2 Sport RS 3dr...

pick it up on friday...

see u on the motorway kit...

grrrrrrrrrr

[Soul]

Oh god not another one, *stays indoors*

[AnOraK]

hehe soulster...

i can drive though...

when kit hits the road...

b afraid....

v afraid...

all that power under her bonnet and just one wee thing to control it?

glad im up north ;)

[Kitiara]

Did I ever mention that my ambition was to be a Formula 1 driver when I was a kid? :beam:

[thoriphes]

If I may quote from a Good Charlotte song:
Girls don't like boys girls like cars and money

[AnOraK]

Did I ever mention that my ambition was to be a Formula 1 driver when I was a kid?

kit mansell?

doesn't have the same ring 2 it...

cool name for an action hero though...













or one of "those" film stars


;)

[Soul]

Kit Mansell - All Night Action

[AnOraK]

hehe...

guaranteed to get you from A 2 B in a jiffy haha

;)

[Soul]

A 2 O ;);)

[Kitiara]

Originally posted by Soul
Kit Mansell - All Night Action Oh very good... :)

I'm waiting for one of you to turn into Swiss Tony... :P

[Soul]

http://www.powdermonster.net/amusing/txt/swiss_tony.jpg

PUTTING UP A TENT: Putting up a tent, is... very much like making love to a beautiful woman. You rent her, unzip the door, put up your pole an'... slip in to the old bag.

[AnOraK]

In the pipeline for the TF is a range of suspension modifications , this will give better control at high speeds without marring the comfort of the occupants.

taken from kits dealers site...

i think it says it all...

:whistle:

[AnOraK]

nice 1 soulster

Washing a car, is very much like making love to a beautiful woman. You've got to caress the bodywork. Breathe softly and gently. And give every inch of it your loving attention. And make sure you've got a nice wet sponge.

this is going down...


hill

;)

[Kitiara]

Sen has already pointed out the lack of a back seat... :P

Nice one Soul. :) Good quote...

[AnOraK]

when u get your car and learn to drive you will be able to go exploring the countryside...

u could always go fishing too kit...

going fishing was very much like making love to a beautiful woman. First of all, clean and inspect your tackle, carefully pull back your rod over, and remove any dirt or gunge that may have built up whilst not in use. Then, extend your rod to its full length, and check that there are no kinks or any wear. Particularly at the base, where the grip is usually applied. Make sure you've got a decent float, the appropriate bait, and that there's plenty of shot in your bag.

[Soul]

Originally posted by AnOraK
going fishing was very much like making love to a beautiful woman. First of all, clean and inspect your tackle, carefully pull back your rod over, and remove any dirt or gunge that may have built up whilst not in use. Then, extend your rod to its full length, and check that there are no kinks or any wear. Particularly at the base, where the grip is usually applied. Make sure you've got a decent float, the appropriate bait, and that there's plenty of shot in your bag. :P:P:P

[Kitiara]

I don't think I can trust myself to keep a straight face anymore...

Nope, I can't. :P :P

[AnOraK]

if its got one of those cupholders remember this too...

Making a cup of coffee is like making love to a beautiful woman. It's got to be hot. You've got to take your time. You've got to stir... gently and firmly. You've got to grind your beans until they squeak. And then you put in the milk.

and just in case you bcome another statistic theres always this...

Going to the brink of death and back, in a nine car pile-up on a dual carriage-way, is ... very much like making love to a beautiful woman. First of all, brace yourself, hold on tight - particularly if it's a rear-ender. And pray you make contact with her twin airbags as soon as possible.

[Kitiara]

I hope you're pleased with yourselves, I've just made everyone in eCommerce stare at me for laughing at 'nothing'... :sure:

Sorry, the 'rear ender' just finished me... :)

[AnOraK]

soz...

i was trying to b gentle as well

;)

[TOOL]

lol @ all of these "...is like making love to a beautiful woman..." !! :P

Very nice car Kit, *converts 15 thousand pounds to Aussie dollars* :!: fairly expensive but you'd think an MG would be a bit more than that :q:

[Niann]

That there is a nice ride. =) Turbo?

Cheers!
-Niann

[Kitiara]

No turbo. :( I was tempted by the Scoob P1, but the insurance on that really was unbelieveable. Next time. :)

It's not brand new... It's a year old, about 5000 miles on the clock. :) So that explains the price a bit. The new registration is just coming out, so people are getting rid of the year old ones now... :)

[mdipi]

nice car kit! sexeh in gun metal though.

ahah those jokes were to much guys. did you make them up or take them from somewhere?

[AnOraK]

does that mean your decorating has went on hold then kit?

Well, hanging wallpaper is also very much like making love to a beautiful woman. Clean all the relevant surfaces, spread her out on the table, cover her with paste, and stick her up. Then you clean your brush, light your pipe, stand back and admire your handiwork.

[mdipi]

ahaha! but kit i just thoughht of something. if you cant drive, whos gonna drive it home?

[Kitiara]

Decorating is also proceeding according to plan. :beam:

For the uninitiated, these are from The Fast Show, the "beautiful woman" quotes...

(I'm gonna get it delivered. :) )

[UncleGuito]

WOW! that car looks tight! what kind is it?

[mdipi]

Originally posted by Kitiara
Decorating is also proceeding according to plan. :beam:

For the uninitiated, these are from The Fast Show, the "beautiful woman" quotes...

(I'm gonna get it delivered. :) )

yay! so when will you be able to drive it? or will you just have your bloke drive it? :bad:

[DigitalPimp]

Originally posted by thoriphes
If I may quote from a Good Charlotte song:

Please don't ever quote a good charlotte song again, EVER!

Nice car Kit, here in the USA that car would go for a lot more just looking @ the wood grain and stuff.

One thing though, I was looking at some other pics of it and the car is nice and all but the steering wheel is on the wrong side. Just an FYI...

[Kitiara]

Wrong side? Nope, it's you guys that drive on the wrong side of the road... :P It's a right hand drive car. :)

[thoriphes]

Originally posted by DigitalPimp
Please don't ever quote a good charlotte song again, EVER!
hey, did i say i liked them? :P

[DigitalPimp]

It doesn't matter.... Nobody should ever contribute to possible publicity of their band.

[thoriphes]

lol, ok i'll keep that in mind ;)

who do you like then?

[DigitalPimp]

http://www.kirupaforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=267407

[thoriphes]

wow, you really don't like GC don't you. but hey we both like AFI and Foo Fighters :thumb:

[telekinesis]

I'll stick with my Ford Lightning :thumb:

[Kitiara]

That's a truck, right? Maybe? :blush:

[Niann]

Yep. A truck that Ford decided to supercharge in recent years. =)

Cheers!
-Niann

[Kitiara]

I don't know much about trucks, I must confess... Dan you'll have to teach me. :)

[reverendflash]

you are buying a converitible in a country where it rains an average of 7 months a year?

and did they ever get the electrics to work ?

in my MG, I spent as much time fixing the car, as I did driving it...

cute car tho...

Revhttp://www.aulman.com/rev.gif

[telekinesis]

http://www.macromotive.com/ebay/dalu/truck02.jpg
http://www.macromotive.com/ebay/dalu/truck01.jpg
http://www.macromotive.com/ebay/dalu/truck03.jpg

Specs
Horsepower: 380 hp @ 4,750 rpm
Torque: 450 lb-ft @ 3,250 rpm
Specific output: 70.2 horsepower per liter
Redline: 5,250 rpm (fuel shut-off occurs at 5,400 rpm)
Engine: 5.4L Triton V8
Supercharger: Eaton Corporation Generation IV Roots-type supercharger. Intercooled. 8.0 psi pressure.
Maximum Speed in Gear:
1st 2.71 43 mph (68 km/h)
2nd 1.53 76 mph (123 km/h)
3rd 1.00 119 mph (191 km/h)
4th 0.71 142 mph (228 km/h)

That is the specs without aftermarket modifications. Pretty fast for a truck, eh?

[replode]

well since everyones posting their car, i'll post my dream car, since im not old enough to have a car.

<img src="http://www.replode.com/wagon.jpg">

:P

[reverendflash]

I noticed there are no "brakeing" statistics listed...

;)

Revhttp://www.aulman.com/rev.gif

[DigitalPimp]

pfft. Real men drive GM/Chevy.

[reverendflash]

DP...

you are allowed 2 lines of text w/your footer. 6 lines w/o images ...

don't make Kman get out the ...

:evil:

Revhttp://www.aulman.com/rev.gif

[senocular]

Originally posted by Replode
well since everyones posting their car, i'll post my dream car, since im not old enough to have a car.

<img src="http://www.replode.com/wagon.jpg">

:P

Its a shaggin wagon! ... chicks dig it ;)

[telekinesis]

Originally posted by reverendflash
I noticed there are no "brakeing" statistics listed...

;)

Revhttp://www.aulman.com/rev.gif BRAKES

Front: 12.1 in. vented disc, twin-piston caliper
Rear: 13.1 in. vented disc, single-piston caliper
ABS: Four-wheel, three-sensor system

;)

[reverendflash]

;)

just make sure you use them...

great truck...

do you have airbags? I see it's lowered...

or how have you mod'd the suspension?

Revhttp://www.aulman.com/rev.gif

[DigitalPimp]

Originally posted by reverendflash
DP...

you are allowed 2 lines of text w/your footer. 6 lines w/o images ...

don't make Kman get out the ...

:evil:

Revhttp://www.aulman.com/rev.gif

I R VERY SORRY!! I shall adjust.

[DigitalPimp]

On that not Soul said my image doesn't show up, does anybody else have that problem?

[Niann]

You got rid of the big red truck then? Or do I have you confused with someone else? Those are very nice trucks. Gotta be hard on the wallet for gas though... 5.4 Liters thats a big displacement.

Cheers!
-Niann

[telekinesis]

I can't see your image either. . . .

[telekinesis]

I totalled the red truck, I've been through quite a few vehicles. . . .and no, I didn't crash all of them, I get bored easily.

Jeeps, cars, and trucks.

[reverendflash]

so what's the suspension?

air bags?

2 pt, 4 pt?

can you pop it?

:)

Revhttp://www.aulman.com/rev.gif

[telekinesis]

That one isn't mine, kit was asking about trucks, so I showed her my favorite. My Ford Lightning is in the works. I am gonna have 22" chrome wheels, with a Corvette type racing tire (low profile). Functional ram air hood. A one inch lowering shackle in the front and a two inch in the rear. With 22" I won't have to lower it very much. I won't do much to the engine, but I will upgrade to a Borla Exhaust and add a jet programmer module. I don't like the Ford Fuel Injection intake so I will get an upgraded aftermarket one. I have no clue about the interior yet. I pay for the upgrades myself, I get great cost prices through my company and I do a lot of labor at our shop so I save a lot of money. Paint job is the only thing that will cost me. I have to throw on a bed cover and cut out the back to fit my subwoofers and amps. It is a sponsored vehicle so I will have to show it, mostly in L.A.

Working about 40 hours a week as a full time student just to pay for vehicle mods. I never buy myself anything besides upgrades for my truck.

[reverendflash]

at least you have a hobby...

:beam:

air bags would be cool, so you could haul something when you need to...

Revhttp://www.aulman.com/rev.gif

[telekinesis]

like a katana boat :love:

[reverendflash]

or a herd of bikinis, and their models...

;)

Revhttp://www.aulman.com/rev.gif

[telekinesis]

Originally posted by reverendflash
or a herd of bikinis, and their models...

;)

Revhttp://www.aulman.com/rev.gif Or that!!! :thumb:

[Kitiara]

Hehe... :)

Well, like I said I don't know much about trucks... Sports and performance cars are more my thing, but those look pretty **** cool, Dan. :)

Out of curiosity, what's the 0 - 60 time on one of those? I think the MG is about 6.5 seconds...

[telekinesis]

The Ford Lightning is a Supercharged 5.4L V8 with enough torque to pull at least 5 seconds without upgrades.

[DigitalPimp]

Here are pics of my truck.

It is a 2000 GMC Sierra XLT.
The best upgrade I have in it right now is my 4 10in Memphis Audio subs being pushed by a MMat 700x1 Watt Amp (that's 700wats RMS, it peaks about 1200) Also, I've got a Interfire 700 watt amp pushing my mids and highs. Some other upgrades include indiglo dials, Gaylord tonneau cover, Line-X Spray-in Bedline, Dual outlet Flowmasters (make my truck sound badass).

I love my baby.
http://www.kernlearn.net/Images/Truck1.jpg
http://www.kernlearn.net/Images/Truck2.jpg

[telekinesis]

Engine?

I cannot see your images. . . .or your footer.

[Kitiara]

5 seconds? Not bad at all considering the size of that thing... 5.4 litres though, that must just eat petrol like there's no tomorrow...?

OK, I've uploaded a pic of the car that I took at the dealers yesterday. Isn't this just the sexiest? :beam:

http://www.nowingsnohalo.co.uk/extra/mgtf.gif

[telekinesis]

Reminds me of a modified Porsche Boxster. I would get it! :thumb:

http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_a/183000-183999/183187_4_full.jpg

http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_a/233000-233999/233075_26_full.jpg

[Kitiara]

Oh yeah, I love the Boxster... Just can't quite afford one yet. :sure:

I'll get there eventually though. :)

[DigitalPimp]

Originally posted by telekinesis
Engine?

I cannot see your images. . . .or your footer.

It's a 4.8L Vortec.

Can you hit http://www.kernlearn.net or http://www.virtualenterprise.org? I think there may be a DNS routing table screwed up somewhere in the world.

[telekinesis]

How much do you have to pay for it?

[telekinesis]

Originally posted by DigitalPimp
It's a 4.8L Vortec.

Can you hit http://www.kernlearn.net or http://www.virtualenterprise.org? I think there may be a DNS routing table screwed up somewhere in the world. I cannot view both of those sites. . . .

I had that problem before for a few days after I changed my domains to a new server from Arizona to Florida.

[Black_Lightning]

Tis a nice car.... i have to rely on the second car at home for driving (white renault 19)... ahwell it get's me everywhere i need to go :)

[DigitalPimp]

Well these servers have been up for a couple of years. Oh well, not much I can do. I'll move these pics to my personal domain tonight.

[Millad]

nice car kit

[grimdeath]

a beautifull car matches the future owner ;) :love:

:run: from soul

[thoriphes]

Originally posted by grimdeath
a beautifull car matches the future owner ;) :love:

:run: from soul :sure:

[senocular]

Originally posted by grimdeath
a beautifull car matches the future owner ;) :love:

:run: from soul :sure:

[Soul]

Originally posted by grimdeath
a beautifull car matches the future owner ;) :love:

:run: from soul :sure:

[grimdeath]

what?? is it not true?? :angry:
:run: from soul, senocular, and thoriphes

[Kitiara]

Originally posted by grimdeath
a beautifull car matches the future owner ;) :love: Awww, ya sweetie. :blush:

Going to the dealers tonight, see if I can knock the price down a little. :) Excited! :beam:

[grimdeath]

who me? :blush: :love:

[Soul]

You're taken grim :bad:

[coreyem]

Nice ride.

Interesting to note that brits call a thousand pounds a "grand", just like we call a thousand dollars a "grand". Never heard that before.

I guess in the UK, a girl driving a little MG convertible would be analagous to a girl driving a Mustang/Camaro convertible in the US, eh? Always thought that was hot.
:cool: :cool: :cool:
-C

[dexa_007]

Kit ... any luck on a better price?

[grimdeath]

Originally posted by Soul
You're taken grim :bad:

bring it on ya pansy :a:

starts :run: from soul and since theres no real tongue smiley here :P lol

[Kitiara]

Originally posted by coreyem
Nice ride.

Interesting to note that brits call a thousand pounds a "grand", just like we call a thousand dollars a "grand". Never heard that before.

I guess in the UK, a girl driving a little MG convertible would be analagous to a girl driving a Mustang/Camaro convertible in the US, eh? Always thought that was hot.
:cool: :cool: :cool:
-C You mean we actually have the same term for something as you guys? :) I can say "grand" and not confuse anyone? Whoo hoo! :P

I'm going to have to look up to see what a Mustang looks like though, I'm hopeless on American cars. :)
Kit ... any luck on a better price? Yup. :beam: Went along on Tuesday and got an extra grand knocked off, 6 months tax, private plate plus full tank of fuel. :)

Must have been the skirt that swung it. :P

[grimdeath]

got picks o that??? the ski.. i mean the car ya the car :sure: lol ;)

[Kitiara]

Hehe... Should have more of the car at the weekend, once I've been into the garage again. :) Skirt is an option. :P

[Niann]

Mustangs are much bigger cars, the typical American muscle car. Usually with a 4.6L V8, roaring down the highway. I much prefer the smaller well tuned engine, tight cornering, sports car. :)

My friend had an old MG, I remember us having to hit the starter with a hammer to get it started. It was cheeper than buying a new starter. :sigh:

Cheers!
-Niann

[Kitiara]

4.6L? This little baby only has a 1.8, but it's a light car with 160 brake... So goes like **** off a shovel, to coin a phrase. :)

From what I've seen though, most American cars are powerful but heavy... I'm sure there's exceptions of course, but as a generalisation...

[Niann]

You are pretty much correct. Most of the domestic sports cars are heavy, with a large displacement engine. I think that stems from the old "muscle cars" that needed big engines to run because they were big and heavy. That design trend never seemed to stop. Even the "non-sports" luxury cars have bigger V8's. Not to mention the trucks and SUVs that have 5.9L+ displacements. It makes me wonder how people can afford the fuel required to run their car.

Cheers!
-Niann

[Kitiara]

That's what I was thinking the consumption on those things must be massive.. Mind you, I also believe that fuel is a darn sight cheaper out there than it is in England... :sure:

[coreyem]

Yup, us Americans love our excess!
Myself, I like german cars, the doors go "thunk" when you close 'em. That makes me happy for some reason.

[Kitiara]

Ah, the German precision. :)

I just love sports cars... One of my favourite sounds has to be a V8 engine. :)

Plus this one is a soft top, so on the one day of summer we're allowed each year, I can really enjoy it. :P

[coreyem]

Yeah, I like sports cars too, unfortunately I can't buy nice cars anymore, I've wrecked so many my insurance would be in the neighborhood of $400-500 a month to get full coverage. I refuse to throw away that much money a month on insurance, it's just something I can't rationalize. I'm a 23 year old unmarried guy, so I guess the only thing I can do is wait a few years, or get married.
hm, there's a thought. Laidies? :p:


Oh well. :sigh:
-C

[Niann]

How much is a gallon of 93 octane fuel for you there?

Cheers!
-Niann

[coreyem]

About $1.70 right now, I think. Astronomical to me, a couple years ago you could get 93 octane for like 1.10 a gallon, at the most. I'm starting to hate the whole car thing, I want to move somewhere I can rely on public transportation.

[Coppertop]

britain is good for that

[Kitiara]

Sorry, that was sarcasm, wasn't it? Britain having good public transport, I mean...

[Black_Lightning]

american cars are cool, really would like to own a ford mustang or another musclecar someday

for the amount of gas per mile you can fit an lpgtank for cheaper driving ;).