Motors Ok, so year 17 of my life is around the corner, and I think it is time for a 1st car

Ah. But, anyways, I think I should do a poll about the lambo doors then, after .308AR responds, probably saying the same thing.

 

Oh dear.

Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear.

Put down the keyboard, turn off The Fast And The Furious, go outside and take a deep breath of reality.

*n

 

Lambo doors, twin turbo.

Well, excuse me for laughing. But as penski said, get a grip, those things aren't realistic.
You said you have around 20.000$, for that you won't get you lambo doors, twin turbo and what not. Why don't you just buy a car, get you own insurance, and keep more or less standard (the car). Then save you money and buy a really cool car when you turn 25.
And remember, a pimped out car doens't get you laid as some may think

 

Twin turbos in an unmodified engine is just a waste of money. Turbocharging a car with normal aspiration will cost in the neighborhood of $4,000 - double that for twin turbos and that figure is only for a low-pressure turbo. For a high-pressure system, add a few more thousand. If you want power, do internal modification of the engine like oversize cams, bore it out, put in a hotter ignition, replace the fuel injectors, change out the ECU and stuff like that. In addition, it's either ram air OR turbocharging - you can't do both as they do essentially the same thing. In a ram air setup, the scoops on the hood will force more air into the intake the faster you go and give you more horsepower. Turbo charging uses the exhaust gases to spin a turbine which in turn forces more air into the intake.

As far as ricing goes, ricing is the "art" of adding so much body mods to a car that it's nearly unrecognizable from the original vehicle. Lambo doors, body kits and such is "ricing" a car, especially when they are installed by a novice.

In the end, do what you want, it's your car.

 

except the turbos are scientifically proven to work at speeds of less than 300 miles per hour.

 

Ram Air = laughable.

As Piratetaco said, it's a marketing gimmick that doesn't actually work on cars.

*n

 

Right. I knew that, just didn't want to confuse him with the technicals.

let's not forget that eventhough technically ram air doesn't do that much, it just tends to look sweet on the right car. If it's a newer car, the ram air scoops - on an old muscle car there's nothing like a shaker hood

 

Ok. Turbos, and Lambo Doors are out as well. Oh, and also, I'm thinking of buying an old 69' Mustang Mach 1 (428 Cleveland) that needs fixing up, and then, fix it up (my dad can help on this, since he has some skill in that area), and give it a Blower, and paint it black with flames, put in a Car PC, and leave the rest as is.

 

AMC Pacer for the win!

Seriously, dude - you're getting way ahead of yourself.

Get a series II or III Civic, save your money (both on car purchase, insurance and fuel) for the next few years then get something nice.

You'll appreciate it more in the long run.

*n

 

BAHAHAHA!!! Sad thing is that when I was in High School, there was a kid who had a high-performance blue Pacer. Damn thing was faster than hell, but was just as funny

 

rubbish, lots and lost of amp power is needed, head room IS good, hence why when i cna afford it my front speakers rated at 50 watts each are going to be bridged on a 4ch amp giving them a possible 330watts to play with

and unless your using 8inch front speakers you wont get much upfront bass without a sub

 

One 10" sub and a decent amp is plenty imo. Unless you've just got to play the music so loud it's going to damage your ear drums and rattle the whole car.

If that's the case, by all means fill the trunk and backseat area with 5 15" subs and enough amps to kill a herd of elephants.

 

nope, not a chance is one 10inch enough

and yes you do need a lot of amplifier power, whts going to sound better an amplifer that is barly doing any work or one you ahve on the limit almost all the time

 

No offense, but for 99.999% of the population a single 10" sub and ~400watts total is more than enough and they will be very happy with the results - if done right.

 

Yeah, theres nothing wrong with Civics, good cars!
/me hides

 

all the gear and no idea....

 

I think you should add a large muffler, chrome that up.

Add some nice 19 inch rims with racing slicks.

Hmmm get some NOS in there aswell and some device so it creates a blue flame out of the exhaust.

Hmm what else do you need... Bodywork ahhh, plastic should be good it will be extremely lightweight and when you crash it you can buy new ones again !!!

i hope you guys realise i am joking there ... lol

seriously though ... lambo doors waste of time and money
just get a cheap car like everyone suggests even a hatchback civic or something and tune it up from there, you will be suprised what the achievable results are with the budget you have there...

 

I dont know if it has been sugested yet but here I go.

For about 20grand you can get a 97-99vette depending on the milage and condition. Those things are quick in starit line as well as cornering. It is a very predictable and racable car stock. Aftermarket parts are redily available but an engine swap lader on may be your best option. You can get a 427crate and drop it in for about 6-7grand (brand new motor)

But if you want new then nothing is as good of a value than the new mustang. I understand it is about 2grand out of your budget but a mustang gt can be had for about 25-26grand. Those things are sweet and aftermarket parts will surely follow very quick just like every other mustang.

Both of these cars are easily modified and are race ready stock.

Now I know you have some purists here that argue with a small lightweight car with a small high rpm motor but I guess im on the other side of the spectrum.

As far as the reliability of the cobalt ss I dont realy know

 

To early to know if the Colbalt SS is reliable (as with the new mustang), but reviews sofar have been good for the cobalt.

 

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO
he's only 17

trust me. i was in the same position last year. buy something cheap,reliable and easy to insure.


the only way you'll get insurance on something fast is if you pay through the nose.