Priceless Head-to-Head against an MR2
August-19th-2003, 11:07 PM
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Originally posted by duncanslx
Caretaker, if im not mistaken. Is that a Ford f 150 in the background of your sig pic?.............Duncan
Caretaker, if im not mistaken. Is that a Ford f 150 in the background of your sig pic?.............Duncan
the green truck that you see in the back is a Honda StepWagn. I don`t think it exists in America.
It is cheaper than the Odyssey and a bit more compact. Two sliding doors for easy access.
August-19th-2003, 11:55 PM
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Sorry, Those of you without Japanese Windows or Japanese fonts (IME) won't be able to read the above.
I was off topic...but I would say that just recently they started selling the Step Wagon here in the U.S. Don't I don't recall what they're calling it here. ...but to me it looks like someone hit it really hard with an ugly stick.
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Sorry, Those of you without Japanese Windows or Japanese fonts (IME) won't be able to read the above.
I was off topic...but I would say that just recently they started selling the Step Wagon here in the U.S. Don't I don't recall what they're calling it here. ...but to me it looks like someone hit it really hard with an ugly stick.
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August-20th-2003, 12:26 AM
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Originally posted by MadeInJapan
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August-20th-2003, 06:30 AM
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Originally posted by MadeInJapan
"pakurareru" and it's derivatives, "pakurarenai" also means to "get bopped" or "be caught," so what I meant was if I weren't going to be caught, I would sure love to have one! LOL
"pakurareru" and it's derivatives, "pakurarenai" also means to "get bopped" or "be caught," so what I meant was if I weren't going to be caught, I would sure love to have one! LOL
September-2nd-2003, 02:48 AM
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dude japan ROCKS....you should join www.clubprotege.com too they have good advice and nice people as well.
we always welcome a friendly face.
we always welcome a friendly face.
September-4th-2003, 04:37 PM
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Originally posted by Caretaker
The MazdaSpeed protege is a limited version and was excluded to this tax scheme because it is tuned-up by Corksport which is an American Company.
So sometimes I kinda laugh when I hear in the movies comments like "american muscles" ;-) I`d take an RX8, a Skyline, a Supra, a WRX, an EVO VII or an NSX anytime ;-) Suzuki also developed a rallye car that delivers 1000 HP with a weight of 900KG..insane. You can see it in Gran turismo 3 for PS2. And those cars, beside the NSX are all below 40,000$.
The MazdaSpeed protege is a limited version and was excluded to this tax scheme because it is tuned-up by Corksport which is an American Company.
So sometimes I kinda laugh when I hear in the movies comments like "american muscles" ;-) I`d take an RX8, a Skyline, a Supra, a WRX, an EVO VII or an NSX anytime ;-) Suzuki also developed a rallye car that delivers 1000 HP with a weight of 900KG..insane. You can see it in Gran turismo 3 for PS2. And those cars, beside the NSX are all below 40,000$.
Also, any REAL Gran Turismo enthusiast knows the Suzuki Escudo first came out in GT2 for the PS1.
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September-4th-2003, 09:51 PM
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Originally posted by compnerdansel
I do believe you meant Callaway, not Corksport, that tuned up the MSP. I was at the Corksport customer appreciation BBQ last weekend and their facilities are a bit small to be developing and producing a few thousand turbo kits. Callaway is a bit more well known for their C-5, basically a tuned up Corvette. (I know someone who ownes one, its friggen sweet!!)
Also, any REAL Gran Turismo enthusiast knows the Suzuki Escudo first came out in GT2 for the PS1.
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I do believe you meant Callaway, not Corksport, that tuned up the MSP. I was at the Corksport customer appreciation BBQ last weekend and their facilities are a bit small to be developing and producing a few thousand turbo kits. Callaway is a bit more well known for their C-5, basically a tuned up Corvette. (I know someone who ownes one, its friggen sweet!!)
Also, any REAL Gran Turismo enthusiast knows the Suzuki Escudo first came out in GT2 for the PS1.
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You are right on both counts..Callaway and not Corksport. And the Escudo appeared first in GT2.
For the Escudo..I lost it the other day...my son erased my saved game...500 freaking hours of playing gone forever. If someone knows where I can dowload GT3 saved games, let me know..;-)
September-5th-2003, 06:07 PM
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Originally posted by Caretaker
You are right on both counts..Callaway and not Corksport. And the Escudo appeared first in GT2.
For the Escudo..I lost it the other day...my son erased my saved game...500 freaking hours of playing gone forever. If someone knows where I can dowload GT3 saved games, let me know..;-)
You are right on both counts..Callaway and not Corksport. And the Escudo appeared first in GT2.
For the Escudo..I lost it the other day...my son erased my saved game...500 freaking hours of playing gone forever. If someone knows where I can dowload GT3 saved games, let me know..;-)
September-16th-2003, 05:54 PM
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Originally posted by JAL1639
What was the price USD, of your car and what are the specs?
Thanks
What was the price USD, of your car and what are the specs?
Thanks
Specs are:
170 HP
18.6 Kgm torque at 5000 RPM
AWD
5 SP Manual transmission
195/50R16 wheels
60 liters fuel tank
I added the Autoexe Muffler, K&N Filter charger and low down springs. Other mods include Hot InaZma, Earth cables and PowerNeo. So it's probably around 180 HP now.
You can find the pdf file here:
Specs -PDF file
not in the specs but it's good to know if you compare with your car: I brought it to 210 km/h without hitting the red line.
Next is the iridium spark plugs. anyone can comment on those?
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