My cars

This page contains info on the cars I've owned over the years. I like to swap every few years as I'm in search of the "perfect" car. Of course, there really is no such thing, so I'm really just looking for a change every time I buy a new car.

1991 Nissan Silvia Q's

This was the first car I owned from 2007 to 2010. I learned to drive in it - stalled it many times as a beginner. It was a bucket of fun, especially on twisty roads. I did however find it to be quite a handful at the limits. My theory is the cheap and dodgy lowered King springs, crap tyres or my lack of experience. These cars will always have a place in my heart and I hope to own an S13 once more in the future. 

Specifications

• Colour: Super Black
• Bog stock SR20DE - not fast!
• Stock airbox with homemade cold air intake duct.
• Turbo front bumper
• GT-R style grille
• Marisa Kirisame sticker from Akibaoo
• 16x7.5 Japanese mesh rims with bad tyres.
• Pioneer DEH-6050UB with Clarion SRQ1620 front splits and Clarion 6 inch rears.

1996 Toyota Chaser Tourer V

The next car I owned was dramatically different. It was bigger and more comfy, and had an automatic transmission. It was however, much quicker. With mild mods, it was easily 0-100 in the low 5s with good tyres. Despite being a bigger and heavier car, it was always sure footed. I never found myself in hairy situations with brisk driving in the hills. I had to let this one go due to my financial situation. This car is definitely an awesome ultimate sleeper.

Specifications

• Colour: Pearl White (057)
• 1JZ-GTE VVTi with mild mods.
• GReddy Spec-LS intercooler
• Custom 3 inch exhaust turbo back with a docile-looking Fujitsubo Sedalis muffler.
• APEXi Power FC
• MS-IBC boost controller configured for 14 psi boost.
• Factory Torsen LSD
• Tein CS coilover suspension
• 17x7 inch Lexus IS rims with Nexen N6000 225/45R17 rubber.
• Pioneer AVIC-F310BT navigation, factory amplifier, factory 6 speaker sound system with factory subwoofer (yes!)

1997 Toyota MR2 Bathurst

While I don't mind driving a "sports sedan", I found myself once again owning a sports car. This one is a fair bit quicker than my old Silvia, especially in the corners. The grip that this car is capable of is phenomenal, and the mid engined layout is perfect for maintaining balance in the corners. I have big plans for this car if I own it long enough. Something along the lines of a powerplant with 75% more displacement and 2 more cylinders :)

More photos here.

Specifications

• Colour: Super Red II (3E5)
• Bog stock Gen 3 3SGE - while worlds ahead of an SR20DE, still leaves me in want of a little more "poke".
• APEXi Power Intake induction kit
• Exedy Clutch
• Cusco Type OS front and rear strut brace
• Aftermarket shock absorbers (inserts) of an unknown brand. Whatever they are, they definitely perform!
• Whiteline adjustable swaybars front and rear
• Factory ABS and Torsen LSD
• Work Emotion XT7 rims - 17x7 front, 17x8 rear. Federal 595 RS-R tyres: 215/40R17 Front, 235/40R17 rear.
• Pioneer AVIC-F310BT navigation, Polk front splits and JBL CS396 6x9 rears.