OK, grammar aside, the most fun car I ever had the pleasure of driving was a buddy's tricked out Buick T-Type. 4.1 L block, very large turbo and intercooler setup, motor work, etc., etc. Low 11's and street legal all day long. We had great fun street racing that thing when we were young and foolish.
I also got to drive a Lotus Elise while in the U.K. Kind of like driving a go kart on the street. Very neat car.
My V8 Fiero is also a grin a mile, and I'd consider that one the best because I OWN it!
Oh yea, anothe turbo car I drove was an '89 Daytona Turbo 2 "Shelby" edition. That is the only manual tranny turbo car I have ever driven. Damn it was fun!
Originally posted by Sal Sigz_Racing: The many faces of sal Sigz racing Not affiliated with Ryan Yanka aka Yo_sweet
yep we can tell you sound slightly more intlegent than ryan... but you do know his last name... and you have the same bone to pick with triad as he does...
Originally posted by Neal: either way you stink like a little harry troll
Absolutely.
Doesn't matter WHO you are...you obviously have a problem with me with no apparent causation, and spout baseless accusations without knowing ANYTHING about me.
Enough is enough.
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Originally posted by White88cpe: ignorance is bliss, this guy I must say has to be the single most hapy person in the world. heh. and yes slammed, I'm wizzin on that gasoline again.
Huh? I hope your not reffering to me.. I just came across this post and thought it was kind of neat.
Car I have had the most fun driving? My 56 velam Isetta
Fastest , probably our 911Rs witha slew of mods
Coolest: my 79 Caddy.
Worst ride: My Fiero.
I have driven a few cars , but these are the ones that come to mind. I have driven vettes , but driven one , driven them all.
Originally posted by rogergarrison: I dont think theres a single McLaren F1 in the US. There not going to let them crash test a million dollar per copy car. I could be wrong.
Roger, to be exact, there are currently 5 McLaren F1 GTRs in the US (that I'm aware of). A company called "Ameritech" (not the telecomm conglomerate) imported them, and yes, they crashed one.
I thought you of all people here would know that.
The one I was working a deal on was serial #0069. It is in the Chicago area, and is the only one in the US with the LM-style chin spoiler and rear wing on it. It was offered at $1.6M, with the fitted luggage, and I was able to take a serious $1.1M offer to the seller.
I saw a Mclaren F1 in Toronto last year downtown. Apperently belonged to Calvin Klien.
According to road and track he has 2 of them , both have the jesus fish on the back. I have some pictures , couldn't get near it as it was behind a barb wire fence in a private lot.
Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson) has 3 I believe, he got rear ended in one last year , apperently he gout out and did a little dance , told the person who hit him not to worry , it's just money!!)
Talk my boyfriend, Brianred87 into letting me drive his car and I will tell you it is the fastest I have ever driven...oh yeah, tell him to teach me first!!!
Originally posted by GTFiero1: according to my Vetcor infor packet, the W8 with the N/A chevy 350 put out 700hp, the TT version put out around 1,100hp
And how did you get an Vector info packet? That's awesome. I thought I had remembered the Twin Turbo putting out around 1000hp. That's just crazy.
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hahhaahhahahahahaahah Tuner!!! Rice a roni wings and photoshop doesn't make you a tuner. Names like Mallet , Lingenfelter , Callaway , Hennesey , roush, saleen, yenko, Berger chev , Baldwin Motion, These are tuners.
Mallet Corvette... 1 minute from my house. We have the most interesting businesses hiddin here in Berea.
Originally posted by Sal Sigz_Racing: The many faces of sal Sigz racing Not affiliated with Ryan Yanka aka Yo_sweet
funny... no one else seemed to know his last name, and considering you are new its funny you even know his screen name... but of course since you're from britian there's absolutly no possible way you would *EVER* know who he is
Funnest, my fiero Fastest, probably my dads Grand Prix... that thing hauls @$$ when im behind the steering wheel =) Soon, the fastest will be Erics 3.8 5-speed though... that thing is gonna rip...
------------------ 1988 Coupe ~ AIM-GlitterGlowWorm ~ 0-60 time > 14:07 ~ Spring Reiss ~ 18 years old ~ Carlisle, here I come!~
I may be wrong. But I thought it was Ralph Lauren(spelling?) who owned 2 Mclarens in the USA and not Calcin Clein. And as far as I know, there are 6 Mclarens in the USA. I know that there is a guy in Texas that has one and uses it as a daily driver.
Oh, car that most throughly captured my heart; Ferrari F355 Cabriolet (Ok, Spyder, but Cabriolet sounds more... romantic
And yes, it drives just like my Formula...
Best! Ben
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Originally posted by olliver: The thing with flying in a jet like that is, you can only go supersonic at like 30,--- ft. And at that altitude you don't really have anything as a visual reference. So all you have is this small indicator that points to mach 1.5.
------------------ Ben Cannon 88 Formula, T-top, Metalic Red. (2:13.138 at Sears Point) "Every Man Dies, not every man really Lives" 88 Formula, Northstar, Silver, In-Progreess. -Mel Gibson, "Braveheart"
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Originally posted by GTFiero1: according to my Vetcor infor packet, the W8 with the N/A chevy 350 put out 700hp, the TT version put out around 1,100hp
Actually, the Vector W8 Twin Turbo had a Rodek-aluminum-block V8 (based on Chevy's design, but anything but an SBC). The W8 also used a 3 speed auto transmission. They were ALL twin turbo, and had approx 625hp, not 1000.
Now, the WX3 Avtech had a different twin turbo V8 with 1000hp, but was still not available in an naV8 configuration.
My friend has a 70's? Corvette Stingray.... its a drag car, 2x3 chassie, full roll cage, everything is right, 4 link rear with ford 9"..... 454 rat motor, th400 tranny.... its running 8-9seconds in the Q.M. anyways we had a project for physics class - Time vs. acceleration.... anyways while we were in the school parking lot he let me take it for a ride.... oh man, he was sitting on the pasanger side (no seat) he held the trans break for me, let it go - car went up on the bars and just launched it made me my stocmach feel wierd, he said i had it up to around 100 in the parking lot... oh man it was awsome...
Ya I'd have to say, I've seen that picture before too. It was a pic of that one with like a camper of somesort in the background. And I think there was another Mclaren in the background too.
I don't think saying I broker exotics is a stretch, since I in fact do. That's like saying you own a Fiero is a stretch. Slammed, I'm sorry if you think being an @ss hole to me makes you feel better about yourself, but it does not change the fact that I assist dealerships and private parties buy and sell expensive, hard to find vehicles.
As for my ad, this was the "insert" part, all the contact info is on another layer. I used the same format for several cars. The photoshop removal of the background is not as classy as something for a major publication, but these were for small ads, so it didn't matter. In it's printed media, size and format, they look great.
As for the origin of the picture; look in the windshield. The reflection of the dealership the seller was going through is still reflected there. This was NOT some pic from some "camper ad"(?!) This was a pic the salesperson from the dealership sent me to put in the portfolio for my client. I'll try to find the original and the others and post them.
Lastly, other than trying to find those pics for you, this is as far as I go trying to explain this to you. I'm sorry if for some reason you find it hard to believe that people do things like this for a living. Why don't you go find the owner of a local Chevy store to harass...
Woah Now!, I wasnt dissing you or anything. I dont think I read the first part of the thread before u said something about being a broker. Umm, I think thats cool. So why dont you explain then to us the kind of things you do, cause actually an exotic car dealer is what I wanna do as a career path. You can make this a little lesson for me then. Pretty much all I want to know is, what qualifications do I need to get a job like that? or is it just something where you need to have "connections"?
Originally posted by furious_fiero: ...Pretty much all I want to know is, what qualifications do I need to get a job like that? or is it just something where you need to have "connections"?
"Connections", a willingness to learn, and a deep interest in these cars is about all you need. If you're good with people and can retain a lot of info on these cars, you can get started.
In most states, you'll need a Broker's license, and the assorted identifications that go with it. A website and 800# help tremendously, and an expense account, in case you need to do some legwork on your own before you get really going.
Most often, people will want you to go inspect the vehicle first hand, and it helps to know peoepl who deal with those cars in the area the car's in, so they can give a second opinion.
Last fall I had a guy looking at a Diablo in Florida. The service I provide is a bit unique; I will recieve a retainer from the client, I will go to the vehicle and inspect it, and usually have a "local" dealership inspect it as well. (This is where some nice test drives happen occasionally). Once I have seen the vehicle (and taken pictures, etc), I will put together a portfolio of all the info and pics of the vehicle. I send this to the client, who then decides what he wants to do next. I have had people want to go see the vehicle in person, I have had people just buy at this point, and I have had people decline the car at this point.
If the client then decides he wants the vehicle, I arrange financing (when necessary), transportation, and all the final details. I either make a margin between the buyer and seller, or a percentage of the total from each, depending on the cost of the vehicle.
If a car is under $250K, I generally have a margin built-in between the buyer and seller, and if it's more, I generally take a percentage of the total from each party.
On the McLaren deal, I had negociated 1% from each side. At $1.6M, that's $16K from each, had the deal gone through. I had a similar arrangement with the broker offering the Lotec C1000 last year.
The reason the fee is worth it to the buyers is, if it's a vehicle they have me inspect, I arrange a brief warranty/guarantee situation with the seller. If the buyer has not lowered the value of the vehicle, and is unhappy with it within a week or two, the seller buys it back and pays transport. For the seller my fee is acceptable because they are needing to move units, and if I can make them a good margin, they are willing to pay me one as well.
...But of course, I'm just making this all up, right Slammed?
Triad , You have NADA lisence? You have a vendors lisence?
I am months away from finishing a BA from Northwood University in Automotive Marketing , and I already have one degree from The Canadian Automotive Institute. I have worked in the auto industry for the last 6 years. Everything from marketing research for GM , to Nissan Finance , to working at the dealer level. Not to mention scholarships from various renouned institutions.
Anyone who has a formal education in automotive marketing , or is truly in touch with the industry can see you are just plain full of it.
If your a broker why are you writing english papers of a highschool level about NASCAR??
Get the hip waiters Ma it's filling up with BS in here.
Your damn right he's full of it.. He wishes he was dealing with big time company's , Traid your full of Sh!t , the only thing you deal out of is a pep boys flyer.
Originally posted by TRiAD: "Connections", a willingness to learn, and a deep interest in these cars is about all you need. If you're good with people and can retain a lot of info on these cars, you can get started.
In most states, you'll need a Broker's license, and the assorted identifications that go with it. A website and 800# help tremendously, and an expense account, in case you need to do some legwork on your own before you get really going.
Most often, people will want you to go inspect the vehicle first hand, and it helps to know peoepl who deal with those cars in the area the car's in, so they can give a second opinion.
Do you give them a speed run in 3rd gear?
Last fall I had a guy looking at a Diablo in Florida. The service I provide is a bit unique; I will recieve a retainer from the client, I will go to the vehicle and inspect it, and usually have a "local" dealership inspect it as well. (This is where some nice test drives happen occasionally). Once I have seen the vehicle (and taken pictures, etc), I will put together a portfolio of all the info and pics of the vehicle. I send this to the client, who then decides what he wants to do next. I have had people want to go see the vehicle in person, I have had people just buy at this point, and I have had people decline the car at this point.
If the client then decides he wants the vehicle, I arrange financing (when necessary), transportation, and all the final details. I either make a margin between the buyer and seller, or a percentage of the total from each, depending on the cost of the vehicle.
Why would a client bother going through a regular joe like you to buy a car like a diablo or a macleran F1 ? from reading posts you stated that you needed help fixing your fiero but you coulden't buy the group of people that helped you out something to eat , for a guy that deals with expensive exotic's can afford to order a pizza?
If a car is under $250K, I generally have a margin built-in between the buyer and seller, and if it's more, I generally take a percentage of the total from each party.
On the McLaren deal, I had negociated 1% from each side. At $1.6M, that's $16K from each, had the deal gone through. I had a similar arrangement with the broker offering the Lotec C1000 last year.
The reason the fee is worth it to the buyers is, if it's a vehicle they have me inspect, I arrange a brief warranty/guarantee situation with the seller. If the buyer has not lowered the value of the vehicle, and is unhappy with it within a week or two, the seller buys it back and pays transport. For the seller my fee is acceptable because they are needing to move units, and if I can make them a good margin, they are willing to pay me one as well.
...But of course, I'm just making this all up, right Slammed?
l8rs...
TRAiD don't spit on my ass and tell me it's raining outside , your living in a dream world.
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Well TRAiD, I believe you. I think thats such a cool job. If you dont mind, could you mail me some info on the courses I need to take and other bits of info I need to get a job like yours. Thanx!
I used to have an '83 Z28 Camaro w/crossfire fuel injection. That was a fun car, I went through 3 sets of tires in the 10 months I owned it-then it was stolen and found a couple states away wrapped around a tree There's nothing like getting sideways in a V-8 powered american sports car!
Oh yeah, my friend has a V-8 aurora, I ran that car up to about 140, it was pretty quick too. One night on the way to a local bar, he raced some old guy in a northstar caddy and got wasted! I laughed my ass off! Getting beaten by a 60+ year old dude in a bowler cap in a cadillac! ouch
Well....well...yeah...well, i've still flown an F-18 fighter jet. And we went like a 1,000,000 miles an hour. (Actualy it was mach 1.5) and did all these wicked turns and banks.
LOL.....
I just wanted to get into this, since i haven't been in a vehicle that went anything super fast.
Originally posted by TRiAD: Actually, the Vector W8 Twin Turbo had a Rodek-aluminum-block V8 (based on Chevy's design, but anything but an SBC). The W8 also used a 3 speed auto transmission. They were ALL twin turbo, and had approx 625hp, not 1000.
Now, the WX3 Avtech had a different twin turbo V8 with 1000hp, but was still not available in an naV8 configuration.
FYI
ill have to find my packet
------------------ Adam J. B. The search for a GT will never end! IM AOL: GTFiero & Rumpdetective (dont ask)
It says the engine for the W-8 is was a Donovan derived from a Corvette 350 V-8 and used twin intercooled Garrett H3 turbochargers with power ranging from 500hp to 1,100. It used a heavily modified Olds Toronado transaxle. Top speed was 218 mph.
Originally posted by GTFiero1: OK, found my info paket on the W8 and M12.
It says the engine for the W-8 is was a Donovan derived from a Corvette 350 V-8 and used twin intercooled Garrett H3 turbochargers with power ranging from 500hp to 1,100. It used a heavily modified Olds Toronado transaxle. Top speed was 218 mph.
What packet is this? When R&T tested them (production model) they had gone to a Rodek block and had approx 625HP.
(and the M12 was not a "real" Vector. It was essentially a Diablo rebody.)
That's awesome. I thought I had remembered the Twin Turbo putting out around 1000hp. That's just crazy. 
There's nothing like getting sideways in a V-8 powered american sports car!
JUST BRING IT!
