Lets see your rides! Daily Drivers to Garage Queens!

[indetrucks]

I always thought that "in General" Ducati owners are unique individuals. Classy, know what they want attitudes and usually have a good career and/or a decent income.

That being said, if you own a nice car/truck, have a dependable cage that you drive regularly or if it's just a garage queen and you're proud of it...
Let's see it!!! So this is a thread for Cars & Bikes..

Nows your chance to show off your ride:cool

[DesmoDog]

First Bike, still own it:
http://www.teamyikes.com/Resources/907iea.jpg

My two favorite Desmos (hence the screen name...):
http://www.teamyikes.com/Resources/aDesmos015.JPG

The one I got back on the road last spring:
http://www.teamyikes.com/Resources/Ridetn.JPG

My current project. It's being painted right now;
http://www.teamyikes.com/MonzaJrMockUp_m.jpg

It's big brother, plans are still being made for it...
http://www.teamyikes.com/Resources/MonzaBefore.JPG

A stalled project that will likely be sold in the spring;
http://www.teamyikes.com/Resources/MustangHome.jpg

36 romping stomping horsepower! YEE HAW!
http://www.teamyikes.com/Resources/ghiaintro.jpeg

That's about it for motor toys. I've been playing with cars pretty much all my life so when the time came for a midlife crisis I got all confused and traded my supercharged Mercedes in on a used Jetta Wagon... I figured that one didn't need to be shown...

[indetrucks]

You got some REAL nice cars and bikes man... Mad props!
This is what I'm talking about... I know you Ducati owners out there have some nice stuff!

[Phil]

after Desmo, I cannot post out of pure shame :(

[Crazy Dave]

I have a project Silver Anniversary Bronco, an 86 SVO, and a 77 Cobra II, but none of them are worth showing right now. I still have quite a ways to go with them.

[gtoast]

the 1000sds...hauler in the background

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p214/gtoastr-struddle/DSC00565.jpg

1000sds...daily driver in the background

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p214/gtoastr-struddle/DSC00560.jpg

and the old street machin-749s...shes seen better days

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p214/gtoastr-struddle/GM082006_0350.jpg

[fasterdammit]

The Monster:
http://www.rebelpacket.net/gallery/albums/jake/DSC03782.sized.jpg

The Paso (older pic)
http://www.rebelpacket.net/gallery/albums/jake/88Paso750.jpg

And the cages ...

"Y.P." ... 1972 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 ... going to a new home in the next couple weeks:
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2145000-2145999/2145697_1_full.jpg http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2145000-2145999/2145697_2_full.jpg

Otherwise, the mrs' daily whip is a 2005 Subaru Legacy sedan, and when I do take four wheels, it's my old beater '93 Ford Exploder Sport. So far this year, I've driven it less than 2k miles and filled it up a whopping total of 9 times. :)

[indetrucks]

^^ that FJ40 is REAL NICE! WOW... I have a 96 LC and LOVE IT!

[Biga]

03 Ram 2500 w/Cummins

04 R1 With some mods :biggrin

[MV-999R]

1.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/whatever_nomatter/Ducati/GP/a11a7bf8.jpg

2.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/whatever_nomatter/MV/DSC02745.jpg

3.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/whatever_nomatter/Ducati/TS2006/62cda750.jpg

[indetrucks]

That MV Agusta is Bad ass!!!

[Turbo329]

Here are my girls.
http://mvagusta.net/gallery/albums/turbo329/410hp4.jpg


As far as my car goes, I drive a '92 Chevy Lumina Euro for the time being and it gets the job done. hahahhahaha. I have a serious car coming in late '07 maybe even early '08. I've been holding out for a couple of years trying to make this happen. :cool

[Turbo329]

That MV Agusta is Bad ass!!!

You didn't know??? MV-999R is THE MAN!!!

[indetrucks]

Man!! Some of you have some pimp ass street bikes !

When I finally decided to start riding (on the street) in 1998 I started with a Kawasaki Drifter to commute on (So. Cal traffic is horrid).
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/Indetrucks/Ducati/bike1.jpg

Then after about a year of that I graduated to an R6 (we all know what those look like).. then sold that after 2 years because I was tired of risking my life commuting back and forth to work.
I vowed once I got a job closer to home I would settle for no less than a Ducati.
I grew up with muscle cars, road race bikes and Dirt bikes so riding was not a problem, but risking my life with all the cagers was.
I sold my 2002 998 Duc as soon as I found out about the 1098 after 4 years of beloved ownership..
Here she is before the track Body work:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/Indetrucks/Ducati/StockDuc.jpg
Here she is after the Bayliss Body work that I installed just in case I dropped her during a track day:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/Indetrucks/Ducati/RaceDuc006.jpg

As far as cars go I was lucky enough to keep a few around.. Just had to build the garage bigger :)

1962 Pro Street Nova, 468 Big Block full cage etc.. I had this car since high school (1997) and built it ground up.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/Indetrucks/Cars/1962Nova003.jpg
1965 Malibu SS 454 Big Block (Sold my 93 Supra for it back in 2004)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/Indetrucks/Cars/b4bc00d9.jpg
1964 Lincoln Continental, built from ground up, started in 1995 (again, High School)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/Indetrucks/Cars/100_1004.jpg
1972 Mini Cooper (Import) Gotta support my British heritage
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/Indetrucks/Cars/MinFront.jpg

Here they all are stuffed in the garage...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/Indetrucks/Cars/Garage/allUp.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/Indetrucks/Cars/100_0238.jpg
Unfortunately they all don't fit so I had to lose the Malibu recently :(

A couple other bikes (not in garage pic)
2004 NSR 50 (fun to bang elbows at the track on)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/Indetrucks/Misc/Leftside.jpg
1999 R6 Track Bike
http://www.socal-sportbikes.com/xmb/attachments/36246.jpg
2005 CRF250R (recently installed JE high comp. piston w/ new jug and new 2007 head) not actual pick, but is identical to this one :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/Indetrucks/Riding/CRF250/MB1_CRF4504.jpg

Oh, and I drive the most beat up 1994 Toyota Pick up truck you have ever seen (which you can actually see in the background of the Lincoln pick).. lol
But it gets me to work and the tracks!

[DesmoDog]

1964 Lincoln Continental, built from ground up, started in 1995 (again, High School)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/Indetrucks/Cars/100_1004.jpg


Now THAT'S what I'm talking about. :badgerslayer

[Turbo329]

This is HOT!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v646/Indetrucks/Cars/100_1004.jpg

[donno]

Here are some of my toys...the 998 is going for the 1098S...hopefully, upon approval of wifey. There's also a 05 GMC Canyon and a 78 Kawasaki KE 175 with 2,000 km somewhere in the garage as well. Mint condition.
donno

[MV-999R]

Man!! Some of you have some pimp ass street bikes !

Great toys you have there :cool

[MV-999R]

Here are some of my toys...the 998 is going for the 1098S...hopefully, upon approval of wifey. There's also a 05 GMC Canyon and a 78 Kawasaki KE 175 with 2,000 km somewhere in the garage as well. Mint condition.
donno

Nice :cool

But i would let got the R1 instead of the 998FE if i were you :beer

[indetrucks]

Great toys you have there :cool

Thanks guys.... Lots of blood, sweat and many many years of hard work.

[Biga]

I think some of you guys have entirely way to much money :1poke


:cool

[DesmoDog]

I think some of you guys have entirely way to much money :1poke

Oh come on now, be fair.

It may be a case of seriously screwed up priorities! :biggrin

[Biga]

^ True who need food or a home when a 1098 is coming out. :lmao

[MV-999R]

Oh come on now, be fair.

It may be a case of seriously screwed up priorities! :biggrin


Exactly :biggrin

But you sound like my wife :badteeth

[donno]

Oh come on now, be fair.

It may be a case of seriously screwed up priorities! :biggrin

That's my problem...definitely. Although MV-999R suggested i keep the 998S FE instead of the R1 and i can get more money for the 998 so i'm selling that to help pay for the 1098. So i can't be that irresponsible. Screwed up priorites woul be if i tried to keep all the bikes...which the wife would never let happen!

don

[Biga]

^ I for one is finished with selling my bikes. I always mod my bikes and seem to lose a lot of money when selling it.

The wife is not going to change my mind http://www.motomummy.com/Forum/images/smilies/vertag6qw.gif

[Peet]

Personally, I don't own a car. I live 1 km from the chemical plant where I work. And I have groceriestore, bakery, etc...all in walking distance.

Not having to buy a car, allows me to buy my dreambikes.

GreeTZ

[MH900E]

Here are a few of my bikes and my Jeep

[carreraplatter]

Nice :cool

But i would let got the R1 instead of the 998FE if i were you :beer

I agree completely! I understand reality and economics though. It's just hard to let a Duc go. Take me for instance-I reeeaaaaallly want a 1098, but I love my Monster. I'd like to have both. Anybody need a kidney?:lmao No, sorry, that was in bad taste. I might just have to wait until next year.:(

Here's my Mostro the day I got her home:

[Hardcore]

OK , here we go . 2000 Honda CBR 929 . 1997 Honda CBR F3 , 2004 Honda NSR 50 , 2005 Honda CRX 250 , 2004 Honda 400 EX , 2005 Harley Davidson V-Rod , 2006 Pit Bike built from the ground up . Some ask , Why so many motorcycles. My reply is always the same . " You cant cook with only one pot "

[mate]

Bikes...
http://img279.imageshack.us/img279/5645/dsc05487aadh1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

... and car
http://img279.imageshack.us/img279/5602/dsc03214aanh8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

P.S. Lincoln rules!:wflag

[Rock]

No THAT'S a threesome!!! :lp

[MV-999R]

Bikes...
http://img279.imageshack.us/img279/5645/dsc05487aadh1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)




:cool :cool :cool


Nice :)

[jadesportster]

1988 Porsche 911 Convertible Speedster Serial # WPOxxxxxxxx1384




This 1988 "flachbau Speedster" has only 11,030 original miles. This car has been published in the book Porsche 911 by Dennis Adler, page 63. This car is said to be perhaps the best non-factory body style ever produced. It was built by Bob Anziano. This was Bob's personal Slantnose Speedster, custom built in 1991 from the ground up using a 1988 Carrera Cabriolet. This Speedster is believed to be a one of kind creation by the Master himself.



After 14 years this all steel OEM body is still SHOWROOM. The engine is clean and looks and runs like an 11,000 mile car should. The car has a 3.2 liter engine with the G-50 transmission. It is a head turning flawless car that will surely increase in value. The exterior is Ferrari Fly Yellow with no blemishes. The interior is black and is perfect in every way. The car has AM/FM with single compact disc player. Everything works including the clock.
The car has cruise control, power seats, power door locks, power mirrors, and power steering. All of these options were tested and work perfectly.



Catering more to the aesthetic, rather than performance Bob Anziano has created some of the most exotic 911 hybrids of the 1990's. Anziano is a custom coachbuilder in the tradition of the Porsche Special Works Department, where the only limitation is the size of your bank account. This unique car combines several different 911 models into one. It is a Speedster with a Turbo rear fender, whale tail, and a 930 slant-nose front end. This has become one of Anziano's most celebrated designs and perhaps one of the best non-factory body styles ever produced. The engine was tuned and mapped by the famous engine builder Alan Johnson of the Porsche Racing Team.

[jadesportster]

last one

[RRnold]

1)95 Cbr 900rr
2)01 R1
3)05 Zx6rr
4)06 R6

[Wade]

My 2001 X1 Lightning and 2004 Renegade

[spalding12]

http://www.savel.smugmug.com/photos/89226227-L.jpg

http://www.savel.smugmug.com/photos/85518032-L.jpg

[MV-999R]

Merged :)

[RRnold]

http://www.savel.smugmug.com/photos/89226227-L.jpg




Very nice! I was so close to buying that same bike! Excellent choice!

MV-999R-sorry, I didn't know there was a thread already going.

[indetrucks]

Man!! some real nice cars and bikes you guys have!!

[mdallas]

2006 ML500 Brabus Suspension
2005 Speed 3, Triumph Off Road Mufflers, Triumph ECU Tune

[qqqqqqqman]

'01 Erion929
'00 GSXR600 track
'06 Toyota Tundra
'90 Nissan 300ZX twinturbo, 508rwhp

[ducmon]

My girls are the 05 999s, 05 K1200r and 06 Ford Falcon XR8 V8 utility.:biggrin

[900man]

Here's my ride
http://static.flickr.com/140/325115636_37a8f46180_o.jpg

PS The car is my wifes I have a boring saloon car

[Earache]

My 916 / 996 - -

[kingtut73]

some of the bikes we use to own

[consolidated]

While we wait for our bikes and Spring weather let's see what you ride now.
Streetbikes, trackbikes, racebikes, dirtbikes, 'tards, bring them all out for a 1098-forum pageant.

RC51 and Cannondale motard are sold so I'm left with this keeper. It's a 1973 Ducati 750 Sport that's going to see some corrections in the near future, that's a Bevel to old timers. :badteeth and yes, the Bevel cover is leaking.

Moderators, I see a similar thread in the pictures forum...please ditch or combine, thanks

[DevilishT2003]

garage is full of off-road and some non registered streetbike, but I ride a 97 cbr1100xx on the street right now.

[ducaticorse]

05 S4R, on the market to make space for the 1098. Sweet bike, real clean if you know of anyone in the Boston area looking....

[Bodyshop]

http://images9.fotki.com/v198/photos/4/47612/2047213/IMG_3394-vi.jpg

http://images18.fotki.com/v195/photos/4/47612/2047213/IMG_3397-vi.jpg

http://images9.fotki.com/v181/photos/4/47612/2047213/IMG_0809-vi.jpg

http://images6.fotki.com/v76/photos/4/47612/2047213/Picture026-vi.jpg

Single Turbo 400whp.

[indetrucks]

Man!! I always wanted one of those RX-7's!!
400hp on a little car like that has got to be FUN!!

[Rhett]

Dailey driver

[Rhett]

Garage Queen

I think it's for sale too... :lmao I never get to drive it and I hate to see it sit.

[RRnold]

http://images9.fotki.com/v198/photos/4/47612/2047213/IMG_3394-vi.jpg

http://images18.fotki.com/v195/photos/4/47612/2047213/IMG_3397-vi.jpg

http://images9.fotki.com/v181/photos/4/47612/2047213/IMG_0809-vi.jpg

http://images6.fotki.com/v76/photos/4/47612/2047213/Picture026-vi.jpg

Single Turbo 400whp.



Damn, nice FD3s! Looks very JDM! Do you have a 13B or 20B? :drool

[Bodyshop]

Damn, nice FD3s! Looks very JDM! Do you have a 13B or 20B? :drool

Thanks. It's a 13B.

[amullo]

Daily driver..

E46 BMW 320DaT - Wetterauer tuned..

http://www.ducati.ms/gallery/files/8/0/2/6/bmw2.jpg

1997 Ducati 748 SP - 30.0000+ miles.. Still does the business :biggrin
(nevermind the tankdamage.. it´s a crashtank)

http://www.ducati.ms/gallery/files/8/0/2/6/2_987327.jpg

Not much play left in the forks.. I think i wheelied after this pic..
http://www.ducati.ms/gallery/files/8/0/2/6/3.jpg

//amullo

[Bucky]

Ducati 749 2004 red
Porsche 911 carrera 4 (1992) black
Alfa Romeo GT (2005) black

[Notorious DSB]

Well, after Jan. there's going to be a 1098S in the middle of all this but for now, here's the stable:

Daily - BMW 650i
Bike Hauler - Trailblazer rollin' on da deuce deuce (for sale)
Street Ride - Aprilia Mille R (for sale)
Racebike - SV650S (almost sold)
Trackbike - GSXR1000 (being repainted red)

[Notorious DSB]

One last one... of course, my racing duck and the matching pitbike!

The bodywork is in the bodyshop getting a Ferrari red paintjob. (Or Ducati red, whichever you call it)

[scbombsquad]

Here are my babies...

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8
2004 Honda CBR1000RR (Selling for 1098)



818819

[Notorious DSB]

Very nice trailer! Love the setup! My trailer is way junky by comparison.

[moto]

05 999R
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/Motowheelscom/sideshot.jpg

02 MV Agusta F4:
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/Motowheelscom/MV/mvagusta.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/Motowheelscom/MV/mvrebuild4.jpg

98 900SS FE:
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/Motowheelscom/900FE/CIMG0143.jpg

96 916SP:
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/Motowheelscom/916SP/DSC01491lg.jpg

96 M944:
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/Motowheelscom/Monster%20944/sideshot.jpg

78 900SS:
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/Motowheelscom/78%20900SS/900SSrep.jpg

[speeder37]

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r109/mharkis/100_0581.jpg


http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r109/mharkis/Picture142.jpg

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r109/mharkis/P6121399.jpg

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r109/mharkis/016_9A.jpg

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r109/mharkis/Picture119.jpg

[infg35]

Here are some pics, The R1 is my brothers( To Laguna Seca 06 Pic). Big Bear Chopper(yes that is Jay Leno), Gsxr 1k, YZ250F (no pic), G35 Coupe 6MT, Yellow 1098 SOON. Might sell the chopper???????

[bwat2]

Here's my daily driver and my daily driver. Love em both and look foward to driving both.

[1098@45*]

The new 1098's stable mates. :biggrin


http://www.z06vette.com/gallery/data/500/831Busa_1.JPG


http://www.z06vette.com/gallery/data/500/831US_Zee.jpg


http://www.tundrasolutions.com/photopost/data/500/medium/New_Machines_5_.jpg

[1098R]

Bikes
996 01 (sold)
http://aycu06.webshots.com/image/7005/2003018679333811968_th.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2003018679333811968) http://aycu20.webshots.com/image/8059/2003054948457362656_th.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2003054948457362656) http://aycu20.webshots.com/image/8259/2003057518143468975_th.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2003057518143468975)

999 03
http://aycu16.webshots.com/image/8255/2002951237247663548_th.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2002951237247663548) http://aycu32.webshots.com/image/8831/2000683192718780996_th.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2000683192718780996) http://aycu22.webshots.com/image/8261/2004353204684883832_th.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2004353204684883832)

999 corse 05
http://aycu31.webshots.com/image/9710/2002911251482923622_th.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2002911251482923622) http://aycu16.webshots.com/image/9655/2001407832919441382_th.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2001407832919441382) http://aycu40.webshots.com/image/6599/2003012006790374013_th.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2003012006790374013)

1098 s
waithing 17.01.2007.

Cars
Audi RS4 MTM
http://aycu31.webshots.com/image/9510/2002954780741410320_th.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2002954780741410320) http://aycu10.webshots.com/image/7689/2002963769246866041_th.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2002963769246866041) http://aycu39.webshots.com/image/7678/2001416604609044755_th.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2001416604609044755)


Smart Brabus

http://aycu25.webshots.com/image/10064/2006300289544875308_th.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2006300289544875308) http://aycu19.webshots.com/image/7138/2006372366008530395_th.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2006372366008530395)

[NismoDuc]

Making room for the 1098S

[Notorious DSB]

Ah... California Speedway on a Duc996....

[IcePick06]

Here are my toys:

Daily Beater...2005 Z-51 Corvette coupe, now has black wheels instead of chrome.

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/9526/myvettefn5.jpg

My recently sold 2005 ZX-10R @ my 1st trackday (Big Willow)
http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/2686/me4iv4.jpg



My 2006 ZX-6R

@ Palomar

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/1738/me2ek1.jpg

yes I'm in a parking lot, but it's a cornering class :biggrin

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/1858/me3bj6.jpg

[Ducati Joe]

Hmm, toys.

1992 888. Lots more extras.

http://www.fototime.com/%7B256BD435-AFC3-4A6A-BEFA-20CB6011A668%7D/picture.JPG

1995 916. Dah, lots of extras.

http://www.fototime.com/%7B65749FD9-DD76-4728-AE4C-FA371C12B03C%7D/picture.JPG

2001 VW Jetta TDI (148HP 230Ft pounds of torque)

http://www.fototime.com/%7BEAB96DC2-6946-4480-BC78-640422E8E826%7D/picture.JPG

1987 long wheelbase Suzuki Samurai (2.4 liter turbo diesel)

http://www.fototime.com/%7BB520B927-8F91-454B-AA6A-D1D0B790222B%7D/picture.JPG

1987 Toyota HZJ60 Land Cruiser. (4.2 liter turbo diesel)
http://www.fototime.com/%7BFFC01A13-C56F-43C4-9F3E-EEDF80D4CD71%7D/picture.JPG

[TheX]

Leaving the street and getting ready to be a track whore.

http://www.randymcelroy.com/images/rr/rimtape1.jpg

[R1Racer49]

My race bike. My car ain't worth seeing, a '00 Frontier crew cab for hauling the bike.

[Notorious DSB]

My race bike. My car ain't worth seeing, a '00 Frontier crew cab for hauling the bike.

Awesome looking bike! It looks very similar to my 2003 Gix1k race bike. Great minds think alike, R1Racer!

[Rajin Cajun]

Hmm, toys.

1992 888. Lots more extras.

http://www.fototime.com/%7B256BD435-AFC3-4A6A-BEFA-20CB6011A668%7D/picture.JPG

1995 916. Dah, lots of extras.

http://www.fototime.com/%7B65749FD9-DD76-4728-AE4C-FA371C12B03C%7D/picture.JPG

2001 VW Jetta TDI (148HP 230Ft pounds of torque)

http://www.fototime.com/%7BEAB96DC2-6946-4480-BC78-640422E8E826%7D/picture.JPG

1987 long wheelbase Suzuki Samurai (2.4 liter turbo diesel)

http://www.fototime.com/%7BB520B927-8F91-454B-AA6A-D1D0B790222B%7D/picture.JPG

1987 Toyota HZJ60 Land Cruiser. (4.2 liter turbo diesel)


Nice collection you have there Ducati Joe! I really like the VW and the Samurai is pretty trick.

[cehoward1098s]

My towing vehicle and rig..

http://mysite.verizon.net/cehowardrc51/trail105.jpg

Inside the rig..

My race bike and my nephew 999..
http://mysite.verizon.net/cehowardrc51/me09.jpg

My racebike at a WERA races before last paint job..Now, you all know why my 1098s in black with have white wheels, gold satos rearsets, and gold CRG levers.. After his little brother.. :)

http://mysite.verizon.net/cehowardrc51/www1.jpg

[IcePick06]

My towing vehicle and rig..


Nice rig and scooters. I love the Arata exhaust for the CBR/ZX 600's. What kind of DOT tires are on your race bike...looks like 209's or possibly Pirelli's.

[cehoward1098s]

Nice rig and scooters. I love the Arata exhaust for the CBR/ZX 600's. What kind of DOT tires are on your race bike...looks like 209's or possibly Pirelli's.

Thanks man, the truck/trailer carries 4 bikes and crew smoothly.

That is a Arata full system with black can on my racebike. I am running Super Corsa Pros tires.

[Notorious DSB]

Nice tyrsox, never saw the need or more.

[duc13]

Some really nice looking toys there.
Here are my 2,the bus is about to be replaced with the 1098s.
Dave.http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y125/muschee/IMG_1762.jpg

[Notorious DSB]

Nice garage! Reminds me of the one in Wolf Creek. Very open and easy to move around in.

[duc13]

Nice garage! Reminds me of the one in Wolf Creek. Very open and easy to move around in.


Yes you need a bit of room to store those backpackers!:biggrin

[Rajin Cajun]

Some really nice looking toys there.
Here are my 2,the bus is about to be replaced with the 1098s.
Dave.http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y125/muschee/IMG_1762.jpg

:eek Very nice duc13

[Crazy Dave]

My 86 Mustang SVO

http://myspace-835.vo.llnwd.net/00586/53/81/586361835_l.jpg

My 77 Cobra II (undergoing a major overhaul -hint 427ci)

http://myspace-122.vo.llnwd.net/00188/22/19/188589122_l.jpg

My 91 Bronco Silver Anniversary

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/97787/fullsize/autofest.jpg

My 04 Buell XB12R

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/301130/fullsize/march15buell3.jpg

My daily beater/work truck

http://www.1fastiiunlimited.com/pictures/rangeroct23.jpg

[Boostedxt]

Some really nice looking toys there.
Here are my 2,the bus is about to be replaced with the 1098s.
Dave.http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y125/muschee/IMG_1762.jpg


I see porn in the backround....thatshow you know its a TRUE garage.:biggrin

Joe

[Rajin Cajun]

I see porn in the backround....thatshow you know its a TRUE garage.:biggrin

Joe

Good catch :biggrin

[Notorious DSB]

Wow, I'm impressed. I was too busy admiring the vintage Duck to notice anything else but the big room it was in.

[duc13]

Very good eye sight there Joe, and your right ,you must have some porn in the shed.:)


Dave.

[Boostedxt]

Very good eye sight there Joe, and your right ,you must have some porn in the shed.:)


Dave.

I admired the bikes trust me....that duc is a thing of beauty!:drool

For some reason though...my eyes always slide towards the naked women.:)

Joe

[Manuel_F4]

my no.1
http://mvagusta.net/gallery/albums/manuel_f4/060826_mvf4_06.jpg

http://mvagusta.net/gallery/albums/manuel_f4/060826_mvf4_04.jpg

[MV-999R]

my no.1
http://mvagusta.net/gallery/albums/manuel_f4/060826_mvf4_06.jpg

http://mvagusta.net/gallery/albums/manuel_f4/060826_mvf4_04.jpg


:cool :cool


BTW i just saw that first pic in a calendar here :biggrin

Thanks for the calendar, Manuel. :beer
It's really cool!!! :cool

[DucDave]

Hello:
Here are the current rides in the garage.
Hope a 1098 can join them soon:biggrin

http://members.aol.com/trmap/duc2.jpg


93 900ss
mostly stock, Axtell heads.
owned since new

http://members.aol.com/trmap/duc1.jpg



1977 Laverda Jota
http://members.aol.com/trmap/laverda1.jpg

"PK" Davies and Giovanni Laverda ( the tall guy :) )
"PK" won the Avon Championship in the UK( 1976 and 1978.) on a stock Laverda Jota.
This was taken at Willow Springs in 2005.
"PK" was heading out on the track for a few laps on the Jota.
Giovanni and Piero Laverda were in the US to attend the rally.

Photo below was taken at the laverda Rally in Ojai in 2005

http://members.aol.com/trmap/laverda2.jpg

[duc13]

very nice Dave,i like that Laverda. There cant be to many around in that condition.

Dave.

[Wade]

My 86 Mustang SVO

My 77 Cobra II (undergoing a major overhaul -hint 427ci)

My 91 Bronco Silver Anniversary

My 04 Buell XB12R

My daily beater/work truck



You must really like blue ovals (Buell included) ;)

[DucDave]

Hi Dave:
Thanks,
No not many. this one was more than a little rough when i got it. not many true early Jotas in the US all I believe were
gray market ( this one was brought in by the late Lance Weil)

It took a lot of time and $$$ to get it back on the road again.
but Laverdas are worth the trouble.

Origonal color was silver with a black frame. I liked the later
orange over silver so that is what i did.

Its a beast that you had better respect.

David

[10982nv]

This will be my first duc. The rest of my toys can be seen here
www.tacoma.gixxer.com

[Manuel_F4]

:cool :cool
BTW i just saw that first pic in a calendar here :biggrin
Thanks for the calendar, Manuel. :beer
It's really cool!!! :cool

No Problem... :biggrin I hope, you enjoyed it... If I´m in Portugal one day, we can drink some :shots

[Trinity636]

Here are a couple of toys (CLK 430 & Kawi ZX-6R) - hoping to hold onto the 636 when I get the 1098.:biggrin

[duc1098]

You are quite lucky Greg!

http://www.savel.smugmug.com/photos/89226227-L.jpg

[six3mike]

Here's my line up. Hope you guys like.

I sold my Mustang to get my 350Z.
I sold my TL1000R to get a turbo kit for the Z.:Jiggy
I have a BMW 323Ci. It's actually my wifes. And a Ford Expedition as our family whip.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/six3mike/mustang2.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/six3mike/104_0506.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/six3mike/IMGA0039-1.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/six3mike/MG_1267.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/six3mike/110_0091.jpg

[joep17]

Here's my line up. Hope you guys like.

I sold my Mustang to get my 350Z.
I sold my TL1000R to get a turbo kit for the Z.:Jiggy
I have a BMW 323Ci. It's actually my wifes. And a Ford Expedition as our family whip.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/six3mike/mustang2.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/six3mike/104_0506.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/six3mike/IMGA0039-1.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/six3mike/MG_1267.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e150/six3mike/110_0091.jpg

NICE! How can a Canadian quit his job and joint the US military? I need to earn some serious coin here to get that nice of iron! Good on you. And WHATEVER you hear on the news down there, us Canucks are behind your efforts 100%. Thanks to all the service guys who are making our CONTINENT a safer place.

[six3mike]

Thanks joep17. I appreciate it.

[Notorious DSB]

Non-US citizens can join the US military but they are fairly limited in choice of occupation in the military. For example, military police and other sensitive MOS are off-limits to non-citizens but you can do the regular stuff like cook and ship security.

[surferb]

What's "military police" versus "ship secuirty"? In the Navy they'd both be MAs. I guess Army MPs need to be citizens? Never heard that of Navy MAs, but they prob fall under the same thing. Officers have to be US citizens too...

Non-US citizens can join the US military but they are fairly limited in choice of occupation in the military. For example, military police and other sensitive MOS are off-limits to non-citizens but you can do the regular stuff like cook and ship security.

[Notorious DSB]

It's actually Marines. The Marine MPs have to be US citizens but they have a MOS for Ship Security where you are stationed on a Navy boat and provide security on the ship, basically you stand around and watch rivets grow old on a boat. It's such a boring gig that even the recruiter couldn't make it sound exciting to an 17 year old who's eager to sign up.

[six3mike]

Any job requiring a secret clearance can only be had by US citizens. US residents can get any other job. Theres really not that many jobs that require a secret clearance.

[PONCH]

mmmmm deployment money!!! I need to go back overseas, I'm broke again!

[six3mike]

tell me about it. I havent been deployed yet but I cant wait. I'll either have loads of cash or my wife's gonna have a lot of new shoes when I get back.

[PONCH]

Depends on where you go. If you dont mind me asking are you west coast or east, and brown shoe or black? Your stickers are red so I know your enlisted.

I've been lucky enough that in my 1st command (west coast)we just went on small dets. 2nd command (west coast) I deployed twice...and came back pockets loaded! Now I'm on shore (just got here) and the funds are dwindling...mostly because I bought a house. But I have a feeling IA has my name all over it....soooo maybe I'll be back soon.

Like I was saying, depending on where you go, you can get some really nice bags and shoes cheap. And she'll love em because noone here in the states will have them.

[ParkerC]

WOW

Really some sweet lookin rides here...

My old gal:Done by me my way
2003 Sport
Monster headlight, guages, and fairing.
Termis
Lots of Evoluzione bits
SOLD last year to help fund my 928(Porsche) projects.

Parker

[ParkerC]

Done by me, Is what the above post is suppose to say...

Cheers,
Parker

[surferb]

LMAO...prob the not spending part that helps more than the tax advantage/special pays!
mmmmm deployment money!!! I need to go back overseas, I'm broke again!

[surferb]

Forgot to mention earlier. That z is BAD!!!!

[six3mike]

Ponch, I'm enlisted. E-7. I just put a packet in to fly so hopefully I'll be a Warrant Officer soon.

Thanks Surferb

[PONCH]

No offense, but how can you be a chief and never have deployed?! I aint callin you out, but hell its the truth!

CWO pilot program, good stuff! Unless your prior P-3, E-6, or helo's its going to be hard to get in. I'm just speaking the truth here....its in the instruction.

Your Z is hot stuff! I use to own one till I moved to hawaii and the locals jacked it up. Its was just a base model, but not as hot as yours!

[six3mike]

I'm in the Army so its a little different. I've been recruiting for the last 6 years. They wont let me get deployed. Thats why I put the flight packet in just so I could get back to the main Army.

[PONCH]

Ohhh I assumed navy.....I thought I read something about MA's

Anyways I have a friend thats a CWO pilot....he's likes it alright. He's just tired of Iraq.

good luck to ya.

[surferb]

I'm the one that mentioned MAs - he was talkin' MPs...

Ohhh I assumed navy.....I thought I read something about MA's

Anyways I have a friend thats a CWO pilot....he's likes it alright. He's just tired of Iraq.

good luck to ya.

[PONCH]

now I'm pickin up what your puttin down!

[2DucJ]

The daily driver w/ the bike hauler stuck to it, the wifes Vette, my 996 and her S2R:)

J-

[six3mike]

Thats a hell of a nice bike hauler.

[surferb]

Thats a hell of a nice bike hauler.
:1 and car and bike and bike :biggrin

[UconnHusky]

here are my two

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h187/marci9380/7-13-06009small.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h187/marci9380/audi.jpg

[HooKerzNbLo]

Here's some of my rides.

My current R6








http://www3.telus.net/public/vidr6/r6rear.jpg




My last R6

http://www3.telus.net/public/vidr6/matt.jpg



http://www3.telus.net/public/vidr6/knox2small.jpg



My Truck

http://www3.telus.net/public/vidr6/before1.jpg



My Car

BMW 330i Dinan Stage II

http://www3.telus.net/public/vidr6/smallbmw4.jpg



http://www3.telus.net/public/vidr6/smallbmw1.jpg



My 2004 R6 and my buddy Andrew (I'm on the right)


http://www3.telus.net/public/vidr6/andrew_matt.jpg

[Notorious DSB]

Very professionally done pictures! I'm impressed!

[HooKerzNbLo]

oh yeah...my old Prelude...I miss her.

http://www3.telus.net/public/vidr6/prelude2.bmp

[HooKerzNbLo]

Very professionally done pictures! I'm impressed!


Thanks! :badgerslayer

[six3mike]

I use to love those preludes. Love the gold wheels.

[termigni2]

i'm new to the forum. here are mine.
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p267/termigni/IMG_0703x.jpg

[jobu137]

Mille Haga and RS250

[Allan Gibbs]

I recently got married so my wife has the "practical" vehicle.
http://gallery.mvagusta.net/albums/allangibbs/b.sized.jpg

[Rajin Cajun]

Lotus Elise :drool Very Nice. :cool

[jamesmccain]

I recently got married so my wife has the "practical" vehicle.
http://gallery.mvagusta.net/albums/allangibbs/b.sized.jpg

oh my... and now you need to reply to "what do you do for work" thread.

and we need to see what we can do for you to swap that MV for ya.

[Rajin Cajun]

My wifes SUV
http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/6115/camerapics134id9.jpg
My Roadster
http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/6958/myvehicles004uw1.jpg
Rear
http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/8669/myvehicles005af3.jpg
Dash
http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/4950/myvehicles008cs6.jpg

[jamesmccain]

My wifes SUV
http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/6115/camerapics134id9.jpg
My Roadster
http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/6958/myvehicles004uw1.jpg
Rear
http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/8669/myvehicles005af3.jpg
Dash
http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/4950/myvehicles008cs6.jpg

look its a brick with wheels and a registered go-kart!

[Rajin Cajun]

^ I agree with the brick with wheels comment. We are actually thinking of getting an A6 "S" line. She likes it but unless you are going to do alot of offroading I wouldnt recommend one. And the S2000 is like sex on 4 wheels. It is the only thing this side of my motorcyles that will put a smile on your face from ear to ear. It simply is an AMAZING car. I could only imagine what Allans Lotus is like.

[Allan Gibbs]

I could only imagine what Allans Lotus is like.

Harsh and bumpy! :) Acutally, if you've ever ridden one of the early R1's (pre-2004), the twitchiness is similar because the Elise has a very short wheel base and small steering wheel so little imputs = big results. Concentration is a must. The A048 tires GRIP but need to be at proper operating temperatures before they do so - cold, they're like lumps of clay. They also heat cycle out after 5 to 6K miles. Not your average street car. :)

PS: Sports bikes are still much, much more fun :D

[Allan Gibbs]

look its a brick with wheels and a registered go-kart!

I love that dashboard.

[jamesmccain]

Harsh and bumpy! :) Acutally, if you've ever ridden one of the early R1's (pre-2004), the twitchiness is similar because the Elise has a very short wheel base and small steering wheel so little imputs = big results. Concentration is a must. The A048 tires GRIP but need to be at proper operating temperatures before they do so - cold, they're like lumps of clay. They also heat cycle out after 5 to 6K miles. Not your average street car. :)

PS: Sports bikes are still much, much more fun :D

if the power steering on a separate pulley, then remove it. Promise you you'll love it alot more w/ that light and small of a car.

[jamesmccain]

I love that dashboard.

ya me too.

[Rajin Cajun]

Harsh and bumpy! :) Acutally, if you've ever ridden one of the early R1's (pre-2004), the twitchiness is similar because the Elise has a very short wheel base and small steering wheel so little imputs = big results. Concentration is a must. The A048 tires GRIP but need to be at proper operating temperatures before they do so - cold, they're like lumps of clay. They also heat cycle out after 5 to 6K miles. Not your average street car. :)

PS: Sports bikes are still much, much more fun :D
Sounds like the exact opposite of the S2000. It is so stable and handles like its on rails. The roads around here are pretty harsh and it handles the bumps without much fuss. It is one of my favorite roadsters of all time. Although the new Audi TT looks tempting :biggrin

[jamesmccain]

Sounds like the exact opposite of the S2000. It is so stable and handles like its on rails. The roads around here are pretty harsh and it handles the bumps without much fuss. It is one of my favorite roadsters of all time. Although the new Audi TT looks tempting :biggrin

check out a C230 =)

[Rajin Cajun]

check out a C230 =)
Merc's are very nice. But I would go for a Z8 if I had the $ :)

[consolidated]

Merc's are very nice. But I would go for a Z8 if I had the $ :)

the new 335i twin turbo is a killer, tuners are getting 350hp/380ft# with just a chip.

[Rajin Cajun]

the new 335i twin turbo is a killer, tuners are getting 350hp/380ft# with just a chip.
My wife and I took one for a test drive when we were looking at the Audi. The 335i is an blisteringly fast car. I cant wait to see the next M3 :)

[jamesmccain]

the new 335i twin turbo is a killer, tuners are getting 350hp/380ft# with just a chip.

ya umm that isn't stock tho...

[Allan Gibbs]

Sounds like the exact opposite of the S2000. It is so stable and handles like its on rails. The roads around here are pretty harsh and it handles the bumps without much fuss. It is one of my favorite roadsters of all time. Although the new Audi TT looks tempting :biggrin

I suspect any vehicle with short wheel base, will have the same personality -quick darty steering. The Elise is stable and grips but you have to be focused on your driving because it will go exactly were you tell it to go -not where you meant to you. ;) As for the harshess and the difficult getting in and out, that's how we weed out those who aren't really committed. :)

[Allan Gibbs]

ya umm that isn't stock tho...

That's true but I think BMW was also trying to protect the current M3 and intensionally watered down the 335. They'll probably up it a year after the new M3 comes out...which is when, btw?

[Rajin Cajun]

As for the harshess and the difficult getting in and out, that's how we weed out those who aren't really committed. :)
:1 Most people HATE my car. But once youre in it its like a glove. Everything has a purpose. It does have a few more frills than a Lotus but not much. They are definitely in an exclusive club. :beer

[Allan Gibbs]

:1 Most people HATE my car. But once youre in it its like a glove. Everything has a purpose. It does have a few more frills than a Lotus but not much. They are definitely in an exclusive club. :beer

hehehe. And if you want no frills, there's always this one:
http://www.openwheelers.co.nz/newmodel/images/Atom_3-4_front.jpg
Brammo is the U.S. Distrubtor:http://www.brammo.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=32&Itemid=110

[Rajin Cajun]

^ OHHH, the Ariel Atom :drool

[jamesmccain]

hehehe. And if you want no frills, there's always this one:
http://www.openwheelers.co.nz/newmodel/images/Atom_3-4_front.jpg
Brammo is the U.S. Distrubtor:http://www.brammo.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=32&Itemid=110


you have no idea how much Iw ant this car. my options were atom2 or Elise...

[jamesmccain]

:1 Most people HATE my car. But once youre in it its like a glove. Everything has a purpose. It does have a few more frills than a Lotus but not much. They are definitely in an exclusive club. :beer


that is why I said it was a registered go-kart with like 3x the power. handles better then anything.

[Rajin Cajun]

that is why I said it was a registered go-kart with like 3x the power. handles better then anything.
Thats a pretty spot on comparison. Now the Atom is in a class all its own. It will accelerate to 0-60 in like 2.? seconds. Can you imagine what that is like? :badgerslayer

[Rajin Cajun]

Here are a few vids
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLaAqip3oug
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7MJvDy9wow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QY3OV4W7DwY

There are tons more just check out YouTube

[Notorious DSB]

The C230 is decent but interior room is pathetic. If you guys want a MV Agusta, my buddy is selling his (which is the one I sold him so I know it's a nice bike).

2001 F4S 750 with ferraci titanium pipes and PC3R

[jamesmccain]

Thats a pretty spot on comparison. Now the Atom is in a class all its own. It will accelerate to 0-60 in like 2.? seconds. Can you imagine what that is like? :badgerslayer


2.8 for the 300hp one. ugh ya I want one... I need my educmation faster.

[Notorious DSB]

Accelerating 0-60 in 2.8sec? Ask the Flyboys here what's it like to go 0-180 in 2.8 secs while being launched off a catapult. Or anybody who pilots any literbike from this millenium and have it rocket to 60 in 2.8-3.0sec.

Actually, getting to 60 is pretty boring in and of itself because once you get there, what else is there to do on a public road in America? You want to enjoy your time getting there. On a track, you're launching at the grid to go way past 60 and other places, you're not accelerating at a standstill but rolling on... so it's fairly irrlevant there too.

Besides, we know 99.5% of Ariel owners will likely have the ability to rocket to 60mph from standstill in 3.9sec or above because we are not professionals in ideal settings.

Just sayin', all the emphasis on quoted times are pretty useless other than for benchracing.

[HooKerzNbLo]

the new 335i twin turbo is a killer, tuners are getting 350hp/380ft# with just a chip.


Those things are rocket ships! Unreal cars.

Granted, I do sell them for a living so I'm a little biased, but Wow...

More pull than the E46 M3 for sure. And that's stock. With the chip it would spank the M3. I want one.

[consolidated]

Those things are rocket ships! Unreal cars.

Granted, I do sell them for a living so I'm a little biased, but Wow...

More pull than the E46 M3 for sure. And that's stock. With the chip it would spank the M3. I want one.

I agreed to put off ordering one to get a 1098, somehow that got turned into a new X5 for my wife, we're picking it up in a week. :)

HooKerzNblo, how are the X5's selling? the big'uns moving any better for BMW than the rest? I really like the new X5, it just needs a hitch kit and some 19/20s to be complete.

[Rajin Cajun]

I agreed to put off ordering one to get a 1098, somehow that got turned into a new X5 for my wife, we're picking it up in a week. :)

HooKerzNblo, how are the X5's selling? the big'uns moving any better for BMW than the rest? I really like the new X5, it just needs a hitch kit and some 19/20s to be complete.
:1 The new X5's are really nice. A close friend of mine just bought his wife a Merc GL 320 CDI. The diesel engine in that SUV rocks.

[Allan Gibbs]

:1 Most people HATE my car. But once youre in it its like a glove. Everything has a purpose. It does have a few more frills than a Lotus but not much. They are definitely in an exclusive club. :beer


I'm kind of in a quandary here. My wife and I are expecting our first child in July/August and I'm thinking of selling the Elise because:
1) I ride more than I drive (26 months and only 11,000 miles on the car);
2) I want to use it for occasional baby transport (that's for our family car) and I'm not sure if a car seat would even fit.
3) I'm loosing interest in cars in general (next car would be just a simple beater car since I'm not really interested in any thing else); but here's the kicker
4) In April or June, I can sell/trade the Elise and get a 1098 to keep the MV company and then get a beater car like a Kia Spectra.
So, I'm a bit on the fence about what to do - but then having two sport bikes means I'll be riding more and my wife's not going to be happy with that. Alternatively, I can keep the Elise, pick up a cheap beater car, and keep the MV and hold off till next year for a 1098. Hehehe. Look at the quote on my signature line.

[Rajin Cajun]

I'm kind of in a quandary here. My wife and I are expecting our first child in July/August and I'm thinking of selling the Elise because:
1) I ride more than I drive (26 months and only 11,000 miles on the car);
2) I want to use it for occasional baby transport (that's for our family car) and I'm not sure if a car seat would even fit.
3) I'm loosing interest in cars in general (next car would be just a simple beater car since I'm not really interested in any thing else); but here's the kicker
4) In April or June, I can sell/trade the Elise and get a 1098 to keep the MV company and then get a beater car like a Kia Spectra.
So, I'm a bit on the fence about what to do - but then having two sport bikes means I'll be riding more and my wife's not going to be happy with that. Alternatively, I can keep the Elise, pick up a cheap beater car, and keep the MV and hold off till next year for a 1098. Hehehe. Look at the quote on my signature line.

Thats a tough one. I originally purchased the S2000 so that my wife could join me on rides. (I dont ride passengers on my bikes) and have fallen in love with the car. I definitely drive it more than my pickup now. I researched several cars prior to the S2000 like the MX5, 350Z, Z4 & TT but eventually picked the S2000 for its more focused character. Granted the new Z4, 350Z etc are more powerful but I think the S2000 captures the true essence of a roadster. I would have loved an Elise/Exige but they are a little too focused (I cant believe I just said that :confused ) for a weekend car for my wife and I. Afterall we do take it for out of town drives and the Lotus is probably not the most practical car for these trips. I do hope that you can keep your Lotus as they are amazing vehicles but in the end you must do what makes you happy. Currently I am bikeless (other than the scooter :moped )so the S2000 has really been seeing some spirited driving :ride but there is a new Duc in the forecast and the S2000 wont be going anywhere :D

[ffejkc]

Here is my 2005 Big Dog Ridgeback. Recently sold in order to purchase the 1098. Yes the lack of suspension sucked, but man it was cool.

[rocketdc]

Thats a tough one. I originally purchased the S2000 so that my wife could join me on rides. (I dont ride passengers on my bikes) and have fallen in love with the car. I definitely drive it more than my pickup now. I researched several cars prior to the S2000 like the MX5, 350Z, Z4 & TT but eventually picked the S2000 for its more focused character. Granted the new Z4, 350Z etc are more powerful but I think the S2000 captures the true essence of a roadster. I would have loved an Elise/Exige but they are a little too focused (I cant believe I just said that :confused ) for a weekend car for my wife and I. Afterall we do take it for out of town drives and the Lotus is probably not the most practical car for these trips. I do hope that you can keep your Lotus as they are amazing vehicles but in the end you must do what makes you happy. Currently I am bikeless (other than the scooter :moped )so the S2000 has really been seeing some spirited driving :ride but there is a new Duc in the forecast and the S2000 wont be going anywhere :D

I agree, I purchased an 06 MX5 on impulse. I was looking at many vehicles, but picked this one for it's slight hint of practicality. It only has 168 HP, but the car is a blast. I have the sport shift tranny with paddle shifters. I'm to in love with spending money on bikes to invest alot of cash in a car, but this one has me itching to start tinkering.

My wife has the SUV and I only use the car to drive to the office or to see clients. We use it to go away for the weekend. I really love the car, but occasionally I need to pick my son up from school. The car seat fits fine. It actually has the system that latches to the frame. Although my son loves to ride in the car, it is a little scary to have him in it. I've decided that I'll get a used sedan or truck for hauling the kids. I'll only get rid of the MX5 for an M roadster.

[duc13]

Here is my 2005 Big Dog Ridgeback. Recently sold in order to purchase the 1098. Yes the lack of suspension sucked, but man it was cool.

I reckon the 1098 might just go round corners a bit better,but it looks shit hot.

[jamesmccain]

Here is my 2005 Big Dog Ridgeback. Recently sold in order to purchase the 1098. Yes the lack of suspension sucked, but man it was cool.

does this mean your gonna be able to afford a helmet too now?

:poke

[HooKerzNbLo]

I agreed to put off ordering one to get a 1098, somehow that got turned into a new X5 for my wife, we're picking it up in a week. :)

HooKerzNblo, how are the X5's selling? the big'uns moving any better for BMW than the rest? I really like the new X5, it just needs a hitch kit and some 19/20s to be complete.

They are selling VERY well. Can't even keep them in stock. Very nice cars...

They flew me down to Pheonix Arizona to test them on a race track. They honestly drive like a sports car. We thought we knew how to drive but the professionals showed us we were wrong. Wow...They had those things in 4 wheel smoking drifts at 80 MPH 4 feet off eachothers bumpers. Man can those guys drive. Even they said they couldn't believe how that X5 did on the track. They said they felt just like a sports cars too.

You will love your new X5. Very, very nice choice. :drool

[hammer]

Here is my 2005 Big Dog Ridgeback. Recently sold in order to purchase the 1098. Yes the lack of suspension sucked, but man it was cool.
A buddy of mine bought one of those last summer....you getting the TC or the Black S ?

[consolidated]

They are selling VERY well. Can't even keep them in stock. Very nice cars...

They flew me down to Pheonix Arizona to test them on a race track. They honestly drive like a sports car. We thought we knew how to drive but the professionals showed us we were wrong. Wow...They had those things in 4 wheel smoking drifts at 80 MPH 4 feet off eachothers bumpers. Man can those guys drive. Even they said they couldn't believe how that X5 did on the track. They said they felt just like a sports cars too.

You will love your new X5. Very, very nice choice. :drool

excellent, I'm going to steal it every chance I get.

[FOG230]

Pair of S4's and a Beemer, Also have a 2006 V70R but no photo right now.

[ffejkc]

does this mean your gonna be able to afford a helmet too now?

:poke

yah,yah,yah. I know. All custom/harley riders are squids.
Check my avatar, that is my son with my new capirossi suomy.

[ffejkc]

A buddy of mine bought one of those last summer....you getting the TC or the Black S ?

Actually I went with the base (red). Sold the Big dog for about $25,000. Bought some gear, probably gonna buy the termis. The rest I will spend on hookers.

[Biga]

Nice :scooter 's


:slam



My wifes SUV
http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/6115/camerapics134id9.jpg
My Roadster
http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/6958/myvehicles004uw1.jpg
Rear
http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/8669/myvehicles005af3.jpg
Dash
http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/4950/myvehicles008cs6.jpg

[Rajin Cajun]

Nice :scooter 's


:slam
Thanks Biga! I hopefully will have a new toy in the garage VERY SOON!
Hint it rhymes with Duc :D

[jamesmccain]

yah,yah,yah. I know. All custom/harley riders are squids.
Check my avatar, that is my son with my new capirossi suomy.

good because it'd be a shame to see that son w/o a dad. =\


http://myspace-560.vo.llnwd.net/00401/06/57/401257560_l.jpg
and thats what kept me here today.

[hammer]

Pair of S4's and a Beemer, Also have a 2006 V70R but no photo right now.
Nice rides. I work for one of the Audi dealerships here. Have you driven the RS4?:drool The R8 comes out late this year early next year.

[hammer]

Actually I went with the base (red). Sold the Big dog for about $25,000. Bought some gear, probably gonna buy the termis. The rest I will spend on hookers.
HOOKERS!!!!!????:shock Ohhhhh you mean boldt on parts. :laugh

[FOG230]

No not yet ... I already know, if I drive it .. I'll want it!

[Johnny-B]

hehehe. And if you want no frills, there's always this one:
http://www.openwheelers.co.nz/newmodel/images/Atom_3-4_front.jpg
Brammo is the U.S. Distrubtor:http://www.brammo.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=32&Itemid=110


They build those in Ashland, OR. About 10min south of here. I was out practicing on my supermoto at the local kart track when they brought one out. Crazy cool cars.

[Allan Gibbs]

Thats a tough one.

2/9/07: I think my Elise is going to be for sale. :laugh

[Snaefell]

My only bike (daily-commuter/sport-tourer/you-name-it), an '03 Yamaha YZF600R, a Yoshimura RS-3 slip-on, frame sliders, Puig light Smoke screen. Here it is on the Blue Ridge Parkway last fall--> fantastic. And for pure laughs, my 1997 Jetta GT. It is a brick, but it is my brick, and it serves its purpose well. Good times and memories with both...
Some of you guys have excellent taste, by the way:cool.