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Art-Man Jun 19, 2007 12:47 PM

She's Gone # 2
 
Well...Another DSG is gone... Guess I'm following in Al's footsteps...

I have been torn over doing this for a while but you only live once...

Thanks to all those on this board that have given advice, posted threads that made my mods easier and busted b@ll$ when applicable :lol:

My L is gone and so is my daily driver... I can only drive one at a time... so might as well make it something I've wanted for a few years...

(I did keep the 3-piece wheels though :-) They'll be on the classified's soon)

Old: 04' DSG

https://www.f150online.com/galleries...506-194968.jpg

New: 07' Cayman S

https://www.f150online.com/galleries...506-194969.jpg

Tim Skelton Jun 19, 2007 01:28 PM


Originally Posted by Art-Man

So is your daughter really going to let you drive it?


[j/k -- it's a great car. But it looks totally sissy next to a Lightning]

Art-Man Jun 19, 2007 02:54 PM


Originally Posted by Art-Man

Thanks to all those on this board that have given advice, posted threads that made my mods easier and busted b@ll$ when applicable :lol:

Ahhhh Traditional b@ll busting by Tim, I'm going to miss it :beers:
Thank you sir!

Rob_00Lightning Jun 19, 2007 03:58 PM

Best of Luck Art Man :beers: and sorry to see you go :(
But no goodby's, YOU'LL BE BACK..... ;)

Although I have to say, niiiiiiiiiiiiiiice replacement.... :bows:

Tim Skelton Jun 19, 2007 04:30 PM


Originally Posted by Rob_00Lightning
. . . Although I have to say, niiiiiiiiiiiiiiice replacement.... :bows:

Agreed. To me, the Cayman is more "911" than a 911. When the 911 came out, it was a quick, light, relatively inexpensive spartan car. Now it's some overengineered, overweight, and WAY overpriced luxury liner.

The Cayman seems truer to the 911 tradition.

And they look much better IRL than in photos.:thumbsup:

shelpdoggSVT Jun 23, 2007 10:03 AM

I guess I followed the lead that Al and Art took.....got myself a new ride too.

The new car looks great Art....if you're in town, let's drink some beers.

The reasons may be different, but the end result was the same....she's gone.:eek: I'm happy with the purchase, but I do miss the truck. With driving over 50 miles to work round trip, the gas was taking its toll.
My new toy.....

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/441/350znl6.jpg

Flame suit on......

St Louis Lightning Jun 23, 2007 10:10 AM


Originally Posted by shelpdoggSVT
I guess I followed the lead that Al and Art took.....got myself a new ride too.

The new car looks great Art....if you're in town, let's drink some beers.

The reasons may be different, but the end result was the same....she's gone.:eek: I'm happy with the purchase, but I do miss the truck. With driving over 50 miles to work round trip, the gas was taking its toll.
My new toy.....

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/441/350znl6.jpg

Flame suit on......

I like the 350z's also, that's why I own one :cool: It is my wife's DD. We put a Vortech supercharger on it along with a few other things. HP went from 220rwhp stock to 378rwhp today while only taking 2mpg off.

-Mark

Rob_00Lightning Jun 23, 2007 10:13 AM


Originally Posted by shelpdoggSVT
I guess I followed the lead that Al and Art took.....got myself a new ride too.

LET THE FUN BEGIN!!! (you dogg.....)

http://images.turbomagazine.com/feat..._turbo_kit.jpg

Congrats and Best of Luck :thumbsup:
Hey dogg that thang must fly already (even before the turbo's go on) :p

St Louis Lightning Jun 23, 2007 10:31 AM


Originally Posted by Rob_00Lightning
LET THE FUN BEGIN!!! (you dogg.....)

http://images.turbomagazine.com/feat..._turbo_kit.jpg

Congrats and Best of Luck :thumbsup:
Hey dogg that thang must fly already (even before the turbo's go on) :p

You didn't picture the kit with the intercooler.. Without the intercooler, it is weak sauce.. :p

shelpdoggSVT Jun 23, 2007 12:42 PM


Originally Posted by St Louis Lightning
I like the 350z's also, that's why I own one :cool: It is my wife's DD. We put a Vortech supercharger on it along with a few other things. HP went from 220rwhp stock to 378rwhp today while only taking 2mpg off.

-Mark

wow....I've heard of them gaining good HP with a turbo, at only 3200lbs it really makes a difference too. That thing must FLY!

Hey Rob....nice kit you have pictured there..... I think that would do the trick!:beers:

Maybe I'll have to run Art in his new Cayman....:help:

Sorry for the hijack Art...

1sweetsvt Jun 23, 2007 02:17 PM

what will the rims be going for? with tires?

Art-Man Jun 23, 2007 05:34 PM

Yo Mike... You had to go hijack my thread huh????

The Cayman already has a few upgrades done by the dealer :D

I may have to go see Chris @ C2D if you go turbo on that Z.

1SweetSVT they are posted in the classified's here & you can e-mail me as well through the boards about the wheels.

TrackBeast Jun 25, 2007 03:31 PM


Originally Posted by Art-Man
Well...Another DSG is gone... Guess I'm following in Al's footsteps...

I have been torn over doing this for a while but you only live once...

Thanks to all those on this board that have given advice, posted threads that made my mods easier and busted b@ll$ when applicable :lol:

My L is gone and so is my daily driver... I can only drive one at a time... so might as well make it something I've wanted for a few years...

(I did keep the 3-piece wheels though :-) They'll be on the classified's soon)

Old: 04' DSG

https://www.f150online.com/galleries...506-194968.jpg

New: 07' Cayman S

https://www.f150online.com/galleries...506-194969.jpg

Excellent choice. In a sea of overweight, gadget encumbered pretenders, this is probably the best balanced and most satisfying sport cars/track cars available at any price. I had the pleasure of driving one at the track and its absolutely outstanding. Also, one of the few cars I actually fit in. The styling is smooth and sensuous without the tasteless tacked-on scoops and wings seen on much lesser cars. Enjoy, and hope you get to track it.

TB


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