Any petrolheads, Mechanics, Auto Enthusiasts here?
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Jinba~ittai
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Absolutely 
, as my name implies; Jinba-Ittai "horse+rider as one". Mazda's engineering philosophy. Speaking of Mazda, I'd like a Mazda Mx-5 Miata. IMO a true sports car, front engine-rwd with a manual transmission. There's nothing like rowing through the gears of a "stick-shift", especially a well timed down shift to pick up some speed! But don't get me wrong, I enjoy the slowww ride and am very intune with my car when it comes to exerting as little pressure as I can on the mechanicals of my car.In fact my personal car has never seen redline. With the way I drive I'd probably find myself more at home with a Diesel (low revs=high torque).
Hopefully, I'll be able to put my Auto Enthusia (and SAD) to use as a Truck Driver soon., as my name implies; Jinba-Ittai "horse+rider as one". Mazda's engineering philosophy. Speaking of Mazda, I'd like a Mazda Mx-5 Miata. IMO a true sports car, front engine-rwd with a manual transmission. There's nothing like rowing through the gears of a "stick-shift", especially a well timed down shift to pick up some speed! But don't get me wrong, I enjoy the slowww ride and am very intune with my car when it comes to exerting as little pressure as I can on the mechanicals of my car.In fact my personal car has never seen redline. With the way I drive I'd probably find myself more at home with a Diesel (low revs=high torque).
Aussie_Lad
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Yep, big one. I watch motor racing regularly be it on tv or at the track. Used to do a few track days or hillclimbs, but decided that money was better spent elsewhere. I hate working on cars though, and I don't really get into the cruising scene.
Absolutely, as my name implies; Jinba-Ittai "horse+rider as one". Mazda's engineering philosophy. Speaking of Mazda, I'd like a Mazda Mx-5 Miata. IMO a true sports car, front engine-rwd with a manual transmission. There's nothing like rowing through the gears of a "stick-shift", especially a well timed down shift to pick up some speed!Hopefully, I'll be able to put my Auto Enthusia (and SAD) to use as a Truck Driver soon.
I'm gonna get a mazda3 s soon
(don't really like hatchbacks otherwise I'd get the mazdaspeed3).I'm really starting to enjoy working on cars, though I'm just beginning.
Lol, no, maybe just newbiness . In either case, I just love the mazda3 sedan's look (2007)
. In either case, I just love the mazda3 sedan's look (2007) 
Honda
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For me I try to fix as many stuff as I can in my car to save up taking it to the mechanics.. I used to do autocross but since i graduated and the economy went bad.. I stopped.. Now im just taking photos of events, races and such as a hobby as being involved with is is quite costy.. I launched a forum as-well but i still need a proper web hosting service for it as its not too professional.. Now im trying to get a 'fan base' for the least before I properly launch it..
I really would love to participate in a touring car championship oneday.. For the least work in a pit lane..
I really would love to participate in a touring car championship oneday.. For the least work in a pit lane..
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Aussie_Lad
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Not sure if you have any race car courses you can do where you are. In Australia, we have TAFE colleges that do Certificate II and Certificate III in motorsport which is very hands-on and provides students the opportunity to work on real race cars. See Course Overview : TAFE NSW Western Institute
^Badass!
'nuff said
'nuff said
^Ooh nice man, didn't know that there was a 6 with a mazdaspeed3's engine :O.
Ticking time bomb of an engine, huh? What exactly do you mean? Will the engine blow up? lol
Ticking time bomb of an engine, huh?
What exactly do you mean? Will the engine blow up? lolYeah I like it, but I think I'll stay with the 3 lol... maybe I'll regret it later when (and if) I get into cars more seriously and want something faster. Hopefully by then I can buy something FASTAH
Honda
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Nice collection coyote... That MGB and Triumph are quite interesting..
I dream to buy a Porsche 930 Carrera oneday.. They cost hell but its something that got stuck in my mind since childhood, probably a Porsche thing..
I used to own a Yellow (red car in pic below) Fiat Barchetta roadster as my 1st car.. It was thrill to drive on the mountains. Took it to a couple of auto cross rounds as well..
Currently I drive a Hyundai Coupe 2.0 (aka Tiburon in the US) which is a nice bargain for the fun factor and cheap running costs..
Im eyeing a VW corrado 3.2 v6 as a 2nd car in the near future or even plans to get another italian car like a an Alpha coupe or another barchetta im not sure but i'd really want to get a car that is more engaging to drive.. European cars are a good bargain here as they got a poor resale value..
I dream to buy a Porsche 930 Carrera oneday.. They cost hell but its something that got stuck in my mind since childhood, probably a Porsche thing..
I used to own a Yellow (red car in pic below) Fiat Barchetta roadster as my 1st car.. It was thrill to drive on the mountains. Took it to a couple of auto cross rounds as well..
Currently I drive a Hyundai Coupe 2.0 (aka Tiburon in the US) which is a nice bargain for the fun factor and cheap running costs..
Im eyeing a VW corrado 3.2 v6 as a 2nd car in the near future or even plans to get another italian car like a an Alpha coupe or another barchetta im not sure but i'd really want to get a car that is more engaging to drive.. European cars are a good bargain here as they got a poor resale value..