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 Jan 26 2010, 02:48 AM
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Advanced Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 264 Joined: 31-July 07 From: Virginia Beach Member No.: 1,870  |
Ok, so my son just turned 18. He has a Honda Accord that he built up pretty stout. Engine swap, coilovers, suspension ect... I think it is something like 300 hp on spray. He really wants to get into an F-body now. He's found a pretty decent 99 Z28 with some mild mods and high miles. Two questions for you guys, do you think a mild F-body is to much for an 18 year old? And what do you guys think abou the price and mod list? I drove the car, and it runs pretty well, and it's very clean, just High miles. Here's the link to the ad: http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/1561183126.html
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Jan 26 2010, 06:37 PM
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Mike, that's part of what would concern me. That Z is a good handler. But I also know how fast one will switch ends with that solid rear axle. (as does every other member of this board!). I wouldn't argue that they're good safe cars, but I still think it's too much temptation for an 18 year old. We're talking about a 150mph top end, low 13 second quarter mile car. It's just my opinion, and I have no say in what this young man drives. Tell him to buy a Formula V to autocross/rr and a POS for a daily driver.
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Beach Cruiser Need a little advice Jan 26 2010, 02:48 AM
CMC #37 Sounds like he could splat himself pretty good wit... Jan 26 2010, 03:22 AM Beach Cruiser QUOTE (CMC #37 @ Jan 25 2010, 10:22 PM) S... Jan 26 2010, 03:35 AM
CMC #37 QUOTE (Beach Cruiser @ Jan 25 2010, 10:35... Jan 26 2010, 03:44 AM 00 Trans Ram If he were my son (and in fewer years than I want ... Jan 26 2010, 04:17 AM Racing Geek I'm only 18 and have never driven anything but... Jan 26 2010, 05:51 AM Beach Cruiser Thanks for the comments guys. Yeah, he's buyi... Jan 26 2010, 08:11 AM Zeppelin Sounds like he would be able to handle it, once ge... Jan 26 2010, 10:41 AM mitchntx Whenever it rains around here, there are numerous ... Jan 26 2010, 12:28 PM rpoz-29 I'm going to be the odd man out here. I wouldn... Jan 26 2010, 12:31 PM Beach Cruiser Thanks for the objective views Bill, Mitch.
I... Jan 26 2010, 04:00 PM 00 SS Some of us had fast cars as kids and we're sti... Jan 26 2010, 04:27 PM 00 SS I understand your point of view, I don't fully... Jan 26 2010, 07:50 PM trackbird Since I was probably the absolute "worst case... Jan 26 2010, 08:04 PM Beach Cruiser I'm not saying that I was as bad as Trackbird,... Jan 26 2010, 08:49 PM trackbird Yea, I knew every bump and pebble on all of the su... Jan 26 2010, 09:26 PM SuperCricket I bought my V6 Camaro when I was 16 and autocrosse... Jan 26 2010, 09:46 PM trackbird I remember when Supercricket did that. And it stil... Jan 26 2010, 10:51 PM mitchntx Wow ... you guys were animals when you were young.... Jan 26 2010, 11:41 PM 00 SS I was thinking about this thread a little on the w... Jan 27 2010, 02:40 AM 1qwikbird I don't know whether or not your son has the a... Jan 27 2010, 03:01 AM Racing Geek My parents made me a deal that the car would be in... Jan 27 2010, 03:11 AM 00 Trans Ram I think that it was mentioned that the 18yo will b... Jan 27 2010, 03:30 AM rpoz-29 I'm still the fly in the ointment. I wouldn... Jan 27 2010, 03:52 AM mitchntx QUOTE (rpoz-29 @ Jan 26 2010, 09:52 ... Jan 27 2010, 01:06 PM trackbird I don't love the idea either, hence my post. I... Jan 27 2010, 05:52 AM Beach Cruiser Since I know both Rpoz-29 and Mitchntx, I think yo... Jan 27 2010, 02:00 PM SuperCricket If he's got a nitrous kit on a honda, it's... Jan 27 2010, 02:42 PM 01badz28 Since we are swapping stories -
My first car was... Jan 27 2010, 07:30 PM jensend A key point is how well you know your son. There... Jan 27 2010, 10:03 PM Beach Cruiser As the saga unfolds, They (mom and grandpa) are go... Jan 29 2010, 03:00 AM creeper I'm 19. drove a 93 z28 as a first car for a m... Jan 29 2010, 04:32 AM mitchntx He's 18 Miles.
Treat him like a kid and he... Jan 29 2010, 04:36 AM trackbird QUOTE (mitchntx @ Jan 28 2010, 11:36 PM) ... Jan 29 2010, 01:00 PM Beach Cruiser Yes it is. It's not me that treats him like a... Jan 29 2010, 01:17 PM trackbird QUOTE (Beach Cruiser @ Jan 29 2010, 08:17... Jan 29 2010, 06:11 PM Sam Strano The fact is that any car is dangerous in irrespons... Jan 29 2010, 06:08 PM rpoz-29 I've thought this through a couple of times. T... Jan 30 2010, 01:49 PM |
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