Your Favorite Ride with your Favorite Plane

[DonMuncy]

1 minute ago, Wildhorsesracing said:

I would agree, I have driven both at full speed on a racetrack and the MX5 is a much better handling car.  It is probably because the newer BMW's are so much heavier and loaded with "features".

If you like the handling of the MX5, try to get a ride in an Elan. The suspensions are almost identical, but the Lotus weighs close to half that of the Mazda. But I have to admit, when you factor in the other attributes (frequency of repairs, constantly leaking oil, Lucas electrics, etc.), I'm not too unhappy with the MX5 as a daily driver.

[gsxrpilot]

21 minutes ago, DonMuncy said:

If you like the handling of the MX5, try to get a ride in an Elan. The suspensions are almost identical, but the Lotus weighs close to half that of the Mazda. But I have to admit, when you factor in the other attributes (frequency of repairs, constantly leaking oil, Lucas electrics, etc.), I'm not too unhappy with the MX5 as a daily driver.

I would have an MX5 again. I loved that car. My first car, purchased with my own savings, two weeks before my 16th birthday, was an MG. I've always liked the small ragtop sports cars. I still hope to have a TR6 one day. But I must say, I'm enjoying the BMW. It's a sleeper in that I've de-badged it and have it tuned up quite a bit over stock with suspension, brakes, and a bit of engine work as well. Fun cars.

[MBDiagMan]

3 hours ago, Dream to fly said:

Pictures or it doesn't exist....

Sent from my E6810 using Tapatalk
 

Okay I will start working on pictures.  Vehicles are in multiple locations.

[DonMuncy]

49 minutes ago, gsxrpilot said:

I would have an MX5 again. I loved that car. My first car, purchased with my own savings, two weeks before my 16th birthday, was an MG. I've always liked the small ragtop sports cars. I still hope to have a TR6 one day. But I must say, I'm enjoying the BMW. It's a sleeper in that I've de-badged it and have it tuned up quite a bit over stock with suspension, brakes, and a bit of engine work as well. Fun cars.

My first sports car was an MG-TD.

[Sime]

This is my 2016 registered Absolute Pace 427SC AC Cobra (Melbourne, Australia). I built and painted her. Powered by a supercharged V8 LSA putting down 520hp to the rear wheels. She only weighs 2300lb! No ppwer steering, traction control or ABS. Driving her is ummm, interesting to say the least!

 

 

[Stephen]

10 hours ago, gsxrpilot said:

Here is what it used to be... before I upgraded... both.

Beautiful rides Paul!

[Stephen]

15 hours ago, MBDiagMan said:

don’t know how I missed this thread!

I should have put it in General rather than vintage, but don't think you can move a whole thread 

[Stephen]

On 10/30/2017 at 4:33 PM, MCDsiena said:

Haven't been able to get both in the same picture yet and now it's a little chilly till spring. 

Summertime now... 

[MBDiagMan]

Not your fault Stephen.  I should have been paying closer attentions.

[Danb]

Absolutely gorgeous 

[Raptor05121]

I'm 27....have owned my plane for almost 4 years now and have just purchased my first vehicle. I think I'm a bit late to the game but its my dream car and I've always wanted one since they came out in 2003. Its an Oxford White, 2004 Ford Mustang Mach 1 edition. 32-valve 4.6L V8, 310hp at the crank. 5-speed, of course, and coming soon, a custom plate

[Stephen]

8 hours ago, Raptor05121 said:

I'm 27....have owned my plane for almost 4 years now and have just purchased my first vehicle. I think I'm a bit late to the game but its my dream car and I've always wanted one since they came out in 2003. Its an Oxford White, 2004 Ford Mustang Mach 1 edition. 32-valve 4.6L V8, 310hp at the crank. 5-speed, of course, and coming soon, a custom plate "661 KTAS"

Beautiful pair Raptor! 

[gsxrpilot]

@Raptor05121 finally someone with their priorities straight... Airplane first, then car.

[rbridges]

8 hours ago, Raptor05121 said:

I'm 27....have owned my plane for almost 4 years now and have just purchased my first vehicle. I think I'm a bit late to the game but its my dream car and I've always wanted one since they came out in 2003. Its an Oxford White, 2004 Ford Mustang Mach 1 edition. 32-valve 4.6L V8, 310hp at the crank. 5-speed, of course, and coming soon, a custom plate "661 KTAS"

red plane, white mustang.  You're copying me.  

[EricJ]

Almost forgot about this thread.

A couple weeks ago I had to move the airplane back to the avionics shop for a few weeks for some warranty work and an attempted completion of the job (still not done).   I took the current track car, which is street legal, to leave in the hangar since it rarely gets driven other than to track events.

 

[Jerry 5TJ]

3 hours ago, gsxrpilot said:

@Raptor05121 finally someone with their priorities straight... Airplane first, then car.

Your plane should cost more than your house and car, right? 

[kris_adams]

94 300z 2+2, non-turbo, automatic-perfect for my 16y/o (now 17).  I wouldn't call it a restoration but a good bit of work done to get it ready for him.  Of course now it has neon and an a loud subwoofer...ugggghh

[TWinter]

Posting just for fun as I've already had my turn at "show-n-tell", but this is our business promo vehicle. We seem to have quite a few car guy and bike guys so thought I'd toss this out just for fun. There is a GM 350 under the hood. Not a daily driver, but fun for business promo events. Makes absolutely no sense, but fun at promo and charity events.

 

-Tom 

[HRM]

If I could just put the AMG's engine in the E. Would probably rip the wings off...

[Seymour]

On 7/30/2018 at 6:38 PM, Jerry 5TJ said:

Your plane should cost more than your house and car, right? 

....or maybe both combined?  

 "Vintage Travel!" for me.

 

 

[rbridges]

On 8/8/2018 at 3:22 PM, Seymour said:

....or maybe both combined?  

 "Vintage Travel!" for me.

 

 

Cool.  That pic could have been taken decades ago.  

[Dkmiata]

I like the color blue. :0)

 

[MyNameIsNobody]

On 7/30/2018 at 7:36 PM, Kris_Adams said:

94 300z 2+2, non-turbo, automatic-perfect for my 16y/o (now 17).  I wouldn't call it a restoration but a good bit of work done to get it ready for him.  Of course now it has neon and an a loud subwoofer...ugggghh

I had a 1990 5 speed in Aztec Red Two seater.  You are a good dad.

[MyNameIsNobody]

On 7/30/2018 at 2:28 PM, rbridges said:

red plane, white mustang.  You're copying me.  

I would like to “find” $30 grand.  I would buy a ‘12 Boss 302 in White and just listen to it howl through three gears.  I love that iteration of the Pony car.  Yours looks close colorwise.  Nice ride.

[autoalain]

attached pics at home, too far to drive for a car/plane pic..but enjoy,  all 3 rebuilt,  tooo may toys now..