Mactv "Pippin" my ride - Mac fans post pics of your rides

[johnsocal]

I doesn't matter if its a $100,000 exotic or a $100 clunker post some pics and if rigged it for your ipod or stuffed a G5 in the glove box even better.

Here's a few pics of my 2004 mini Cooper:

http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/3482/41728.jpg

http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/3482/52041.jpg

[johnq]

argh.

[applenut]

just picked it up today :D

http://homepage.mac.com/applenut/68exterior.jpg

http://homepage.mac.com/applenut/68engine.jpg

[crazychester]

Goddamn. Can't take a trick.

[johnsocal]

applenut,

Very nice, I have always been a Chevy fan.

[BankyEdwards]

Originally posted by johnsocal

Here's a few pics of my 2004 mini Cooper:


VERY NICE... I have an '03 S, Black w/White Roof. Fun car, but i've had problems with the windshield and brakes....

[johnsocal]

Originally posted by BankyEdwards
VERY NICE... I have an '03 S, Black w/White Roof. Fun car, but i've had problems with the windshield and brakes....

I'm sorry to here that. I have read @ www.mini2.com that other people have had similiar problems with 02 and 03 Mini's. It appears that Mini/Bmw softened the suspension on 04's and 05's to help resolve the windshield problem and reduce rattles and etc.

[BankyEdwards]

Originally posted by johnsocal
I'm sorry to here that. I have read @ www.mini2.com that other people have had similiar problems with 02 and 03 Mini's. It appears that Mini/Bmw softened the suspension on 04's and 05's to help resolve the windshield problem and reduce rattles and etc.

Yeah, the stock glass in the 02's and 03's were terrible, and when mine cracked, MINI was still in it's "we're too perfect to be at fault" stage, but i did get a nice PPG windshield after that and i've had no problems since. unfortunately, no one makes aftermarket brakes for it yet, and i've had my brakes replaced twice, the stock pads ride too hard and widdle my brakes down to nothing, and MINI just tells me that there's nothing wrong with my brakes whatsoever...

[johnsocal]

Originally posted by BankyEdwards
Yeah, the stock glass in the 02's and 03's were terrible, and when mine cracked, MINI was still in it's "we're too perfect to be at fault" stage, but i did get a nice PPG windshield after that and i've had no problems since. unfortunately, no one makes aftermarket brakes for it yet, and i've had my brakes replaced twice, the stock pads ride too hard and widdle my brakes down to nothing, and MINI just tells me that there's nothing wrong with my brakes whatsoever...

Check out the following companies that specialize in Mini Coopers and sell quality aftermarket brake rotors, pads, and etc.

www.rspeed.net & www.mossmini.com & www.minimania.com

[durin oakenskin]

Smart Roadster Coupé 2003 Jack Black (one of the first in Switzerland). Absolute fantastic cool car with a great milage.

Since I'm too tired to take a picture of the 1:1 scale at the garage, 1:18 scale must do :D

http://homepage.mac.com/michael.grob/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2005-01-05%2015.06.36%20-0800/Image-525EE3E25F6E11D9.jpg

Please note the actuality of the picture 8)

[johnsocal]

Originally posted by durin oakenskin
Smart Roadster Coupé 2003 Jack Black (one of the first in Switzerland). Absolute fantastic cool car with a great milage.

Since I'm too tired to take a picture of the 1:1 scale at the garage, 1:18 scale must do :D

http://homepage.mac.com/michael.grob/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2005-01-05%2015.06.36%20-0800/Image-525EE3E25F6E11D9.jpg

Please note the actuality of the picture 8)

The smart (model) roadster looks great, I hope DCX brings that Smart Roadster here to the US eventually. DCX pulled the offical unveiling of the Smart Formore mini-suv that was designed for the US from next weeks International Detriot Auto show because they are reconsidering its cost, but i honestly rather see the smart roadster here then another suv.

[Placebo]

Originally posted by johnsocal

Here's a few pics of my 2004 mini Cooper:[/IMG]
You added sparkles in Photoshop? How depraved is that? :p

[johnsocal]

Originally posted by Placebo
You added sparkles in Photoshop? How depraved is that? :p

Those sparkles are 100% el-natural. I don't even own a copy of photoshop. :)

[durin oakenskin]

Originally posted by johnsocal
The smart (model) roadster looks great, I hope DCX brings that Smart Roadster here to the US eventually. DCX pulled the offical unveiling of the Smart Formore mini-suv that was designed for the US from next weeks International Detriot Auto show because they are reconsidering its cost, but i honestly rather see the smart roadster here then another suv.

It looks even better in nature, and its fun to drive. A sports car with the mileage of the "real" Smart. Would be fun driving it in the US, except for really long distances. but I think it would not be a commercial success in the US, *way* too small. But fun anyway 8)

[His Dudeness]

Mine's red! :)

http://www.dodge.com/magnum/

[hardhead]

Bahhh, my photo posting is bleh...

[Splinemodel]

http://www3.telus.net/dougsimpson/sa50-3a.JPG

Just kidding.

However, I am currently in the process of selling my RX-7. It's not that I need the money, but I just don't have time to spend with the car anymore.

After I move out of Florida I'm getting an Elise. Until then, I'm not entirely sure. There are some good leases on Saab 9-3s right now. Any advice here? Otherwise, I might just buy a used, beat up Ford Ranger and ride it out for two years.

[Placebo]

Originally posted by hardhead
Bahhh, my photo posting is bleh...
Use imageshack. (http://www.imageshack.us/) :)

[hardhead]

Placebo, CHECK! :)

Here's my collection of collated metal, glass, plastic, rubber and fossil fuels:

http://img11.exs.cx/img11/9008/nissan1gk.jpg
1996 Nissan 300ZX

http://img82.exs.cx/img82/8501/datsun6fe.jpg
1978 Datsun 280Z

http://img36.exs.cx/img36/5125/van0ir.jpg
1995 GMC Safari

What you don't see is my "stealth" vehicle. A black (kinda) 1987 Honda CRX Si. Paint is fading badly (typical for Hondas of the time...) and dents and dings galore. However, the Honda is the MOST reliable car I have ever owned, and I have owned a bunch in the last 33 or so years...

I do like the new minis. Very cool.

applenut, I use to have an El Camino. Much fun.

[GSpotter]

Originally posted by durin oakenskin
Smart Roadster Coupé 2003 Jack Black (one of the first in Switzerland). Absolute fantastic cool car with a great milage
When I saw the first pictures of this car, I thought the same.

When I crashed my 91' Miata, I got a Smart Roadster Coupé as a temporary replacement for one week until I had bought myself a new car (a 99 Miata, see below), so I could get some first hand impressions.

Comparing the two cars, I wasn't impressed by the Smart:
* I didn't like the the 'automatic'
* It was far more difficult and incomfortable to enter the Smart than the Miata even though the cars are both very low.
* Opening the roof (and that's the whole point of roadster) in the smart is a pain in the ass: You have get out of the car to put the two bars from above the windows into their holdings under the hood.
* The interior just looks cheap and plasticy.

Just for the records, here is a picture of the Smart Roadster I drove for a week:
http://homepage.mac.com/vwurst/smart_roadster.jpg

I prefer my Mazda Miata 1.6 '99 (Limited Edition 'Magic'):
http://homepage.mac.com/vwurst/magic_front.jpg
http://homepage.mac.com/vwurst/magic_int.jpg

My wife prefers our Landrover Freelander TD4 (2.0l Diesel):
http://homepage.mac.com/vwurst/freelander.jpg

[Splinemodel]

Originally posted by GSpotter
W
I prefer my Mazda Miata 1.6 '99 (Limited Edition 'Magic'):
http://homepage.mac.com/vwurst/magic_front.jpg


So Miatas are only 1.6L in Europe, huh. . . I think they're 1.8L in America and Japan, which ends up making them quite speedy.

I was looking at the new Miata Turbo a few weeks ago, but the front air scoop is a bit ugly. The upcoming MX-5, which will be built on the RX-8 chassis, will be more interesting.

Too bad it's not supposed to have a 1.3L engine. (RX-5!) I think they are going with the 2.3L 4 in the current Mazda3S, but may switch to high output 2L that's supposed to show up soon in the Mazdaspeed3.

[midwinter]

http://homepage.mac.com/scottrogers_/truck.jpg

[GSpotter]

Originally posted by Splinemodel
So Miatas are only 1.6L in Europe, huh. . . I think they're 1.8L in America and Japan, which ends up making them quite speedy. You can also get a 1.9l version (146 hp) here. My 1.6l (110 hp) has a max speed of about 120 mph, which is enough for my needs. At over 100 mph it gets a bit loud with the top down... I prefer highways to the Autobahn anyway: more curves - more fun ;)

[durin oakenskin]

Originally posted by GSpotter
Comparing the two cars, I wasn't impressed by the Smart:
* I didn't like the the 'automatic'


Yeah, could be better. But with the "Sport Equipment" you'll get Tiptronic (change gears with buttons at the steering weel), and then it's real fun.


* It was far more difficult and incomfortable to enter the Smart than the Miata even though the cars are both very low.


You have to get used to it. After two months practicing, no problem. 8)


* Opening the roof (and that's the whole point of roadster) in the smart is a pain in the ass: You have get out of the car to put the two bars from above the windows into their holdings under the hood.

No problem for me: I got the hard top, and this can be removed and stoved in less than two minutes. Not as nice as automatic, but it works ok.


* The interior just looks cheap and plasticy.

Well yes, but I kind of like it.

For me, the Smart is OK, I like the style and it fits me well. And I wanted to have something different. Think Different. :)

[GSpotter]

Originally posted by durin oakenskin
Yeah, could be better. But with the "Sport Equipment" you'll get Tiptronic (change gears with buttons at the steering weel), and then it's real fun. My car had the same equipment. I tried using the buttons, but holding the wheel so I could reach the buttons felt awkward. Maybe with some more practice ... But I personally prefer the short 'joystick' of my car. If you like the buttons - great.
No problem for me: I got the hard top, and this can be removed and stoved in less than two minutes. Not as nice as automatic, but it works ok. I had the 'automatic' roof. Without removing the bars, you practically just have a coupé with a sliding roof. I can open or close my roof in less than 10 seconds without leaving my seat. We have quite many Smart Roadsters here (the DCX and smart HQs are in the area), and I see much less Smarts completely open than other roadsters. Probably it's too much of a hassle to remove the bars on short distances for most owners...
For me, the Smart is OK, I like the style and it fits me well. And I wanted to have something different. Think Different. :) To each his own, that's the whole point of having choices :). As Smart is one of our customers, I'm happy with every sold Smart, too ;).

There was another killer criteria for me: The 'trunk' is just too small. I do archery as a hobby and my bow case doesn't fit neither in the front compartment nor in the rear 'glass box'.

[EmAn]

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/8/web/500000-500999/500842_2.jpg

2003 Corolla LE

[Matsu]

I always think of the Smart as a 21st century bugeye sprite. Not sure I like it though. How can anyone diss the Mini? If an AWD version ever came out, I might have to break my "no new cars" rule. Then again, for the cost, you could build up one hell of an El Camino!

I liked the look of the face-lifted Miata when it first appeared, but the face looks sorta bland. And what's up with Mazda and the piss poor sports car ergos (for anyone over 6'4") Having sampled the RX-8, and the RX-7, and merely sat in the Miata, from which I was looking right over the windscreen (!). They really would be great sports cars, even better with a GM 350 small block instead of that rotary nonesense ;)

[Fellowship]

I love my 2005 Volkswagen Jetta TDI. Black Leather interior. Monsoon Sound System.

I get a solid 42 miles per gal and the car is not yet broken in completely.

http://homepage.mac.com/fellowship/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2005-01-10%2020.25.37%20-0800/Image-B0A9DCC2638811D9.jpg

Fellowship

[IonYz]

Here are a few shots of "Boxy" from Boxy Shots (http://ionyz.net/sharing/boxy/) (larger images there). Sorry the shots are taken with a crappy camera and the driveway is slanted haha. :lol:

http://ionyz.net/sharing/boxy/sm_1hero.jpghttp://ionyz.net/sharing/boxy/sm_2profile.jpghttp://ionyz.net/sharing/boxy/sm_5caution.jpghttp://ionyz.net/sharing/boxy/sm_4simple.jpg

I use a Griffin iTrip and place the iPod in the passenger square holder on the far right of the last image (you can barely see it).

[trevorM]

My car is not worth posting. My parents BMW is however. But since its about our rides here is something a little different. My Ellsworth Truth is worth about AU$4.5K more then my little Mazda.

For any mountain bikers out there: 23.5Lbs Weight: 2004 Ellsworth Truth, King ISO wheelset, SRAM XO, FSA Carbon Pros, Egg Beater Twin Ti, Easton EC70 Bars and post, Selle Italia SLR, Shimano XT/XTR Disk Brakes..... It rides like a dream.

http://www.neptunetrawls.com.au/Truth.jpg

[Chrome14]

http://img101.exs.cx/img101/5729/pimpin5nu.jpg

[hardhead]

^

Hey, same color as johnsocal's Mini, EmAn's Corolla and my ZX! Sweeeet. :D

[NaplesX]

I am contemplating buying/building this one:

http://home.comcast.net/~crowles/mustang.gif

I like to PS vehicles to give me ideas about how they will look.

I really NEED a truck so I am looking at this one:

http://home.comcast.net/~crowles/chevy.jpg

I am not sure why yellow appeals to me, but hey, why fight it.

[Anders]

http://www.rask-cykler.dk/images/cykler/racer/cent_Nitrogenred_400.jpg

Just bought it a week ago. It was on sale, half price. I waited in line from ten the night before until 8 AM. I got it for $1000

Campagnolo Centaur 20 group
Campagnolo Scirocco wheels
Standard 7005 alu frame
9,4 kg

I´ll buy a better frame soon.

On the first I´ll buy another one, a city bike. Perhaps this one:

http://www.davinci-cykler.dk/easyflow/ImageResize.aspx?MaxWidth=390&MaxHeight=400&Path=%2fData%2fPropertyImage%2f116648%2fairbase8ti agra-herre.jpg

[CMA]

My 2 cents :D

http://img9.exs.cx/img9/2495/MYhummer2004.jpg
last year during a summertrip.

http://img47.exs.cx/img47/2663/gfinthehummer20047or.jpg
girlfriend in the hummer beeing helped by me.

http://img47.exs.cx/img47/5530/myhummerfront20042od.jpg
big bad "hummer" front.

[e1618978]

http://www.deepnet.info/swedespeed/gallery/r/e1618978.jpg

Volvo V70R

[Placebo]

Originally posted by CMA
My 2 cents :D

You disgust me. No blood for oil. Fur is murder. Free Tibet. :err:

[hardhead]

Answer this CMA, and be honest. Does that thing actually get DIRTY or is it only show?

[pfflam]

I just got mine back . . . it was getting a tune up

I saw this thread so I had my man take a picture:







http://www.autoreview.ru/new_site/year2002/n11/maybach10/800/Maybach-2-021.jpg


BTW: nothng is more absurd and embarassing as seeing someone driving a Hummer . .

Its like seeing someone's hash-marked underwear in public . . . it is so transparent . . . and if you don't know what I mean . . . don't bother replying...

[midwinter]

Originally posted by pfflam
I saw this thread so I had my man take a picture

Waitaminute. You're talking about the transparency of people driving Hummers and yet...you have a "man" who you can simply order to take a picture? ;)

[trevorM]

Originally posted by pfflam
I just got mine back . . . it was getting a tune up

I saw this thread so I had my man take a picture:



http://www.autoreview.ru/new_site/year2002/n11/maybach10/800/Maybach-2-021.jpg


BTW: nothng is more absurd and embarassing as seeing someone driving a Hummer . .

Its like seeing someone's hash-marked underwear in public . . . it is so transparent . . . and if you don't know what I mean . . . don't bother replying...

I love that Maybach. You just need to do something about that number plate, it looks hideous.

[trevorM]

Originally posted by midwinter
Waitaminute. You're talking about the transparency of people driving Hummers and yet...you have a "man" who you can simply order to take a picture? ;)

It's probably not even his/hers Maybach.

Furthermore, if it is, perhaps it was said to match the era of the car. Back in the days that Maybach a gentleman's gentleman would have taken ones photos and alike.

[IonYz]

So there are no off comments about a quirky Mini Cooper or xB but people are dogging the Hummer guy? Did I miss the sticker with the kid pissing on the Mac logo? :lol:

I remember reading a car mag article comparing the Cooper with an H2; what was best was the photos. Like comparing a Mac mini with a Power Mac.

[pfflam]

Originally posted by midwinter
Waitaminute. You're talking about the transparency of people driving Hummers and yet...you have a "man" who you can simply order to take a picture? ;) Well, teh Maybach portion of my post was an attempt at humor.

[midwinter]

Originally posted by pfflam
Well, teh Maybach portion of my post was an attempt at humor.

My bad. I had my cook type up that post, and I guess he heard me wrong. ;)

[mullman]

My trusty, rusty '65 Vespa Sprint.
150cc of raw power (wishful thinking)...

She is a little down on compression right now, you have to push-start her.

http://homepage.mac.com/mulls/vespa.jpg

[pfflam]

Originally posted by midwinter
My bad. I had my cook type up that post, and I guess he heard me wrong. ;) Its impossible to find decent help these days . . . . we almost have to do things ourselves . . . . what's the world coming to?!?!

[Splinemodel]

Originally posted by CMA
My 2 cents :D

....

big bad "hummer" front.

Dude, you can't just post an obscurred picture of a girlfriend on a forum that's full of lonely dorks. That's bad form.

;)

[hardhead]

:err: :D :lol:

[GSpotter]

Originally posted by trevorM
I love that Maybach. You just need to do something about that number plate, it looks hideous. Seems like ppflam was just around the corner to me ;) : The number plate is a temporary ('red') one, normally used to transfer new or nonlicensed cars. The 'S' stands for Stuttgart.

[CMA]

Originally posted by pfflam
just got mine back . . . it was getting a tune up

I saw this thread so I had my man take a picture:

Ahm..is this your own car or just a pic from some website... :\



BTW: nothng is more absurd and embarassing as seeing someone driving a Hummer .
Its like seeing someone's hash-marked underwear in public . . . it is so transparent . . . and if you don't know what I mean . . . don't bother replying...

Nothing is more absurb then someone complaining about others their habbits like that is so obscure...
I always say: Those always referring to the "us" vs "them" situation for whatever reason,are the greatest misfits of the society... :devil:

[mullman]

some more wheels...

http://homepage.mac.com/mulls/rides.jpg

[I Thrash Therefore I Am]

My ride:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/ithrashthere4iam/usbs01.jpg

AND

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/ithrashthere4iam/blackmonochrome.jpg

AND

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/ithrashthere4iam/stevedave-skateboard.jpg

NOTE: thats not mine, I just thought it was an awesome picture.

To the guy with the magnum, how is it? My mom wants to buy one.


Another 1k for a down payment (I'm so happy I used to hide money from myself when I was a little kid, so I would save it for a car) so I can buy this:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/ithrashthere4iam/04.jpg

To the guy with the scion xB, how do you like it?!

[digitaldave]

Here's mine:

http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/17327/35306.jpg

2004 Mini Cooper.

I've installed a cable to the AUX input on the stereo so that I can connect my iPod using a Belkin TuneDok:

http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/17327/35307.jpg

Dave.

[israces]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by CMA
[B]My 2 cents :D

http://img47.exs.cx/img47/2663/gfinthehummer20047or.jpg
girlfriend in the hummer beeing helped by me.

Is that a ring on your finger? What does your wife think about you and your girlfriend in the Hummer?


:D

[ZO]

Originally posted by mullman
My trusty, rusty '65 Vespa Sprint.
150cc of raw power (wishful thinking)...

She is a little down on compression right now, you have to push-start her.

http://homepage.mac.com/mulls/vespa.jpg

THE POOR BABY!!!!!

Dude, seriously, those things are awesome. Save a dime or two and get it nicely fixed up and painted or something. That vespa model is just spectacular