Rides
The list of vehicles I've owned include 1989 Mazda b2200 ex cab pickup, 1987 Mazda b2200 pickup, 1978 Datsun 280z 2+2, 1977 Datsun 280z 2 seater, 1991 Toyota MR2 turbo, 2005 Suzuki SV1000S, 1994 Ford Probe SE, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro, and a 1984 Chevrolet Corvette. Every Vehicle I've owned has been a stick shift.
Performance Data | 1984 Chevrolet Corvette | 1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo | 1978 Datsun 280z 2+2 | 1977 Datsun 280z | 1999 Chevrolet Camaro | 2005 Suzuki SV1000S |
Engine size | 347 CI V-8 | 2000 cc I-4 | 2800cc I-6 | 2800cc I-6 | 231 CI V-6 | 998 cc V-2 |
Horsepower | 205 @ 4,200RPM | 241 @ 6,000RPM | 170 @ 5,200RPM | 230 | 260 @ 5,200RPM | 125 @ 11,000RPM |
Torque (ft/lbs) | 290 @ 2,800RPM | 224 @ 4,000RPM | 144 @ 4,400RPM | 200 | 250 @ 4,000RPM | 78 @ 11,000RPM |
Weight (lbs) | 3,088 lbs | 2,660 lbs | 2800 lbs | 2500 lbs | 3350 lbs | 410 lbs |
0-60mph (sec) | 6.6 Real | 6.2 Est. | 6.5 Real | 5.6 Est. | 6.0 Real | 2.8 Real |
Quarter mile time (Est/Real) | 15.1 Real | 14.7 Real | 15.5 @ 86.5mph Real | 14.2 Est. | 14.9 Est. | 10.2 Est. |
Top speed | 150+ MPH | 135 MPH | 140 MPH | 150 MPH | 125 MPH (Governed) | 167 MPH (Governed) |
Weight dist. | 50/50 | 42/58 | 53/47 | 52/48 | N/A | N/A |
Stock/Modified | Stock | Stock | Stock | Modified | Modified | Stock |
Here's a photo of the 12" Punch sub, the hatch mounted 6x9's and the stubby antenna. This photo is missing the new neons. ^
Here's the K&N cold air intake on Victoria. ^
Support road head and lap dancing ribbons. ^
Here's the short shifter, new deck, color guages and radar with the hidden switch in the ashtray. ^
A hot car on a hot Arizona night. ^
Stepheny and Victoria. ^
Victoria in bright blue metalic. She has a 231 C.I.D.(3.8L) V-6 with many upgrades. ^
Amber and Victoria. ^
Victoria next to a C-6 Corvette. The Corvette is about 200lbs lighter at 3150lbs. ^
Jo and Victoria. ^
This is Victorias straight pipe exhaust.^
Sarah and Casey on Victoria. ^
I guess chicks think "El juevos" is not a looker. ^
Me and my first Datsun 280z. ^
A good photo after the races at the Woodburn drag strip. ^
My 280z 2-seater interior when I first bought it. ^
This is what my 2nd 280z looked like when I first bought her. Alas, I've since sold her. ^
After new tires/rims/suspension on the left side. ^
My 1984 Chevrolet Corvette from behind. ^
Here she is from the front. ^
My old 1991 Toyota MR2 turbo I sold to John Harris. He has really cleaned it up and races it, often winning his class. ^
Here's a photo of the engine he's rebuilt twice. ^
