i love cars…very much! all over my life, i just wanna have a super xtreme sport car with the biggest engine. i **** make ups, dolls and other girls stuffs. but, my friends say i’m not becoming as a girl. mostly, they are girls. otherwise, the boys, friends of mine too, say that i’m unique. they made me confused. am i too ‘boy’? am i normal? Hurrmmmm….
31
May
Some of my cool cars ( Dj Antoni Canon) Skyline coupe Civic
Posted by: Brad Lithium / Category: Music
XD a new vid but i dont think its better in my other vid Dont ´know??? Rember to rate,,
www.myspace.com Sierra cosworth 420hp playing with Z3-M on german street
If the creators of gta 4 started making a new gta 5 game where it had every single feature from gta 4 plus loads more such as every building and house was accessible, and destructible, once youve destroyed a house or building builders would come and fix it and refurbish it making it look even more awesome, also more weapons ,different tanks, thousands of cars, hundreds of jobs to choose from, different vehicles, drive a plane or a train,
an airport .
banks, credit cards, basically like reality,
that would be my dream game !
an airport .
banks, credit cards, basically like reality,
that would be my dream game !
30
May
Antique Car Financing – Why Most Lenders Won't Provide A Collector Car Loan
Posted by: Brad Lithium / Category: Classics
Most conventional lenders are reluctant to make an antique car loan, even though buying an antique or collector car is a smarter financial decision than buying a new car. The biggest reason many lenders do not offer collector car financing is that a collector car is very difficult to place an accurate and reliable value on. With a new car or one that is less than 20 years old, it is much easier to nail down an accurate market value. With an antique or collector car, there are way too many variables for many lenders to deal with.
For instance, is the car all original or has it been restored? If it has been restored, what is the quality of the restoration like? Is it unique or rare in any way? Is it a popular car with a wide fan base such as a first generation Camaro, early Mustang, or Mopar E-Body, or is it a more obscure (but rare) model that would only be worth a considerable amount of money to a relatively small group of collectors? Has it been modified, and if so, how do the modifications affect the value of the car? Is it really a Chevelle Super Sport, or a mundane Malibu that someone has swapped engines in and added emblems to? Did the car once belong to a celebrity, or is it a vintage race car that won some famous races? These kinds of questions will make a normal loan officer’s head spin, but all of these factors will come into play when you are applying for classic auto financing.
The bottom line for the classic car finance provider is, “If the borrower defaults on the loan, how easy will it be for us to sell the vehicle and get our money back for it?” With a new (or late model used) car, there are enough “data points’ for a lender to get a relatively accurate and reliable picture of what they are up against if the borrower defaults on the loan. With a 1957 Desoto Adventurer coupe, there aren’t a lot of data points to compare to. Even for a more common classic car, such as the ubiquitous 1969 Camaro, the values vary so greatly due to the options, condition, and modifications that a typical lender just isn’t well-enough informed to make a good decision. So they bump up the interest rates to cover their losses in case they overestimate the value of the car, or they just don’t offer collector car financing at all.
When looking for collector car financing or classic auto financing, it is best to seek out lenders that specialize in classic car finance, or at least have an antique car loan program. These lenders will most likely be able to give you a better interest rate and/or a longer loan term than you will get with lenders who concentrate on newer car loans. These lenders are familiar with the classic car market, and will understand why a 50 year old car could be worth $50,000 or even much more.
For instance, is the car all original or has it been restored? If it has been restored, what is the quality of the restoration like? Is it unique or rare in any way? Is it a popular car with a wide fan base such as a first generation Camaro, early Mustang, or Mopar E-Body, or is it a more obscure (but rare) model that would only be worth a considerable amount of money to a relatively small group of collectors? Has it been modified, and if so, how do the modifications affect the value of the car? Is it really a Chevelle Super Sport, or a mundane Malibu that someone has swapped engines in and added emblems to? Did the car once belong to a celebrity, or is it a vintage race car that won some famous races? These kinds of questions will make a normal loan officer’s head spin, but all of these factors will come into play when you are applying for classic auto financing.
The bottom line for the classic car finance provider is, “If the borrower defaults on the loan, how easy will it be for us to sell the vehicle and get our money back for it?” With a new (or late model used) car, there are enough “data points’ for a lender to get a relatively accurate and reliable picture of what they are up against if the borrower defaults on the loan. With a 1957 Desoto Adventurer coupe, there aren’t a lot of data points to compare to. Even for a more common classic car, such as the ubiquitous 1969 Camaro, the values vary so greatly due to the options, condition, and modifications that a typical lender just isn’t well-enough informed to make a good decision. So they bump up the interest rates to cover their losses in case they overestimate the value of the car, or they just don’t offer collector car financing at all.
When looking for collector car financing or classic auto financing, it is best to seek out lenders that specialize in classic car finance, or at least have an antique car loan program. These lenders will most likely be able to give you a better interest rate and/or a longer loan term than you will get with lenders who concentrate on newer car loans. These lenders are familiar with the classic car market, and will understand why a 50 year old car could be worth $50,000 or even much more.
WATCH THIS IN TRUE HD: www.youtube.com In this video I put all the cool cars and trucks. Most people will say that Cars are better than trucks, and others will say the opposite. The truth is, all vehicles that have cool equipment are AWESOME!!! Also, This is my 2nd video.
30
May
Can someone please help me figure out why my car sputters?
Posted by: Brad Lithium / Category: Maintenance & RepairsHONDA CIVIC ’98 manual dx
List of things that have been replaced and problem still persists:
fuel filter
ignition coil
spark plugs
spark wires
List of things that have been replaced and problem still persists:
fuel filter
ignition coil
spark plugs
spark wires
air filter seems ok and I have put in fuel cleaner twice
Car still sputters and I’ve noticed that it does it after 3 minutes of driving.
And no check engine light is on. Car would run awesome if it didn’t sputter. It’s driving me crazy. Please help because the mechanics I’ve been to aren’t any help! Thank you!
I had always been a car nut, as a kid my bedroom walls had been plastered with the models of the day but mostly with pictures of beautiful little open topped sports cars racing through the British countryside.
Now in adulthood I thought my chances of re-enacting these scenes were slim to none. However for a birthday gift one year my wife had contacted a classic car hire firm and not knowing which model to get had simply bought me a voucher for a weekend in whatever particular hire car I would like.
This idea was brilliant; to hire a classic car for the weekend would be fantastic and twinned with a couple of nights in a hotel would make for a very enjoyable trip. I went to the hire company’s website and laid my eyes on possibly four of the greatest cars ever made; this was going to be a difficult choice.
Firstly they had a gorgeous little Austin Healey 3000 available for hire. As a 1965 model in British racing green it had been the car I had envisaged myself driving all those years ago. After seeing this car in various races throughout the sixties, being able to hire one of these glorious little motors would be a privilege, and one that would surely be memorable for the rest of my days.
Before I capitulated to signing up for the hire of this car I made a concerted effort too look at the other classics available for hire. If I had thought that the first option had bowled me over the second car I viewed gave me even more of a shock; a beautiful example of the fabled Jaguar E-Type, soft top of course.
This revolutionary car had transformed the sports car market, its engine, the handling, but above all its styling had placed this magnificent car well ahead of its time. So much so that even Enzo Ferrari, the creator of the Ferrari motor company had called it ‘the most beautiful car ever made’.
The car today still does not look dated next to contemporary Ferraris and Porches, in many ways it is superior. Being able to hire one of these outstanding cars would be a delight I would have never expected to have.
They also had available a Mercedes Benz 280 SL, this cute little car can still be seen as cool today, with classic styling that will never be surpassed. The fact the performance and handling were clearly from a different generation was not important, it is not about going fast in a classic open top, it is about enjoying your surrounding and the company, anyway going faster than fifty in a convertible just ruins your hair.
Finally there was the veteran of the pack, the Triumph TR3A, being made up until 1962 it also had looks to die for, and its performance is also acceptable in the modern world. Being the first car with disc brakes as standard at least you know it will be safe and with a 0-60 of twelve seconds its acceleration is not all that bad. But as I said earlier, it is not all about performance.
These cars were from a different era, despite that they still have jaw dropping good looks and the ability to turn heads. The choice of which one to hire for my weekend away was a hard one, the Austin and Mercedes both had appeal, as did the little Triumph but there was no question really. Who could turn down the chance to hire a classic E-Type for the weekend?
To drive around what has been hailed as the best looking classic car of all time, the most iconic car of my generation was too good a chance to pass up. I would hire the Jaguar and tour the English countryside in style, my only worry now was the weather.
Now in adulthood I thought my chances of re-enacting these scenes were slim to none. However for a birthday gift one year my wife had contacted a classic car hire firm and not knowing which model to get had simply bought me a voucher for a weekend in whatever particular hire car I would like.
This idea was brilliant; to hire a classic car for the weekend would be fantastic and twinned with a couple of nights in a hotel would make for a very enjoyable trip. I went to the hire company’s website and laid my eyes on possibly four of the greatest cars ever made; this was going to be a difficult choice.
Firstly they had a gorgeous little Austin Healey 3000 available for hire. As a 1965 model in British racing green it had been the car I had envisaged myself driving all those years ago. After seeing this car in various races throughout the sixties, being able to hire one of these glorious little motors would be a privilege, and one that would surely be memorable for the rest of my days.
Before I capitulated to signing up for the hire of this car I made a concerted effort too look at the other classics available for hire. If I had thought that the first option had bowled me over the second car I viewed gave me even more of a shock; a beautiful example of the fabled Jaguar E-Type, soft top of course.
This revolutionary car had transformed the sports car market, its engine, the handling, but above all its styling had placed this magnificent car well ahead of its time. So much so that even Enzo Ferrari, the creator of the Ferrari motor company had called it ‘the most beautiful car ever made’.
The car today still does not look dated next to contemporary Ferraris and Porches, in many ways it is superior. Being able to hire one of these outstanding cars would be a delight I would have never expected to have.
They also had available a Mercedes Benz 280 SL, this cute little car can still be seen as cool today, with classic styling that will never be surpassed. The fact the performance and handling were clearly from a different generation was not important, it is not about going fast in a classic open top, it is about enjoying your surrounding and the company, anyway going faster than fifty in a convertible just ruins your hair.
Finally there was the veteran of the pack, the Triumph TR3A, being made up until 1962 it also had looks to die for, and its performance is also acceptable in the modern world. Being the first car with disc brakes as standard at least you know it will be safe and with a 0-60 of twelve seconds its acceleration is not all that bad. But as I said earlier, it is not all about performance.
These cars were from a different era, despite that they still have jaw dropping good looks and the ability to turn heads. The choice of which one to hire for my weekend away was a hard one, the Austin and Mercedes both had appeal, as did the little Triumph but there was no question really. Who could turn down the chance to hire a classic E-Type for the weekend?
To drive around what has been hailed as the best looking classic car of all time, the most iconic car of my generation was too good a chance to pass up. I would hire the Jaguar and tour the English countryside in style, my only worry now was the weather.
One of the major reasons driving the classic cars market in Dubai, Qatar and the region is homesickness. Richard Murphy a British Citizen that lives in Dubai, is enthusiastic about classic car. Richard was motivated to acquire a wreck of an Austin Healey 100M so that he would own a rare piece of British automotive history. The flashy modern cars that flourish Dubai do not catch his attention.
When asked, he said “This is the genuine article,” proud of his gleaming, thoroughly restored vehicle. It was easy to figure out the amount of obsession he has for the car. Only 600 were manufactured, out of only a little over hundred still exist in 2007. Displaying the certificate, Richard Murphy said, “It has been certified by the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust as a factory-made Healey 100M and it also has the Le Mans Registry Certificate of membership,”
Further research lead to the conclusion that Qatar classic car owners may be as diverse as the vehicle models they love, or own. However, those owners all share a common factor, Attitude. There is three different types of attitudes noticed among the owners. The most common attitude is pride for their cars, as they will present their belongings, or wealth as some look at it in the region on their house driveway for those who pass by to stare or ogle at, but the most the owners are willing to do is allow the passing by to touch these cars. On the other hand, there is those that hide their loved vehicles even as they brag about them.
And the third type is those who treat the cars very casually. Joerg Grunwald, a resident of Dubai, the ownership, and the privilege of driving classic cars is a way of life. The word popping up most in his sentences is classic. “You should visit Munich,” he said of the native of the Bavarian city. He continued by saying “It’s a beautiful place with many old and well-preserved buildings: classic!” His love for classic cars leads him to use his driveway to display his shining red 1964 Mercedes Benz 230 SL and a 1965 Triumph TR4.
The research journey has not stopped, rather the more research I make, the more I am interested to learn about the differences in tastes and markets. I will dedicate an article for the amazing finding in the market differences.
When asked, he said “This is the genuine article,” proud of his gleaming, thoroughly restored vehicle. It was easy to figure out the amount of obsession he has for the car. Only 600 were manufactured, out of only a little over hundred still exist in 2007. Displaying the certificate, Richard Murphy said, “It has been certified by the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust as a factory-made Healey 100M and it also has the Le Mans Registry Certificate of membership,”
Further research lead to the conclusion that Qatar classic car owners may be as diverse as the vehicle models they love, or own. However, those owners all share a common factor, Attitude. There is three different types of attitudes noticed among the owners. The most common attitude is pride for their cars, as they will present their belongings, or wealth as some look at it in the region on their house driveway for those who pass by to stare or ogle at, but the most the owners are willing to do is allow the passing by to touch these cars. On the other hand, there is those that hide their loved vehicles even as they brag about them.
And the third type is those who treat the cars very casually. Joerg Grunwald, a resident of Dubai, the ownership, and the privilege of driving classic cars is a way of life. The word popping up most in his sentences is classic. “You should visit Munich,” he said of the native of the Bavarian city. He continued by saying “It’s a beautiful place with many old and well-preserved buildings: classic!” His love for classic cars leads him to use his driveway to display his shining red 1964 Mercedes Benz 230 SL and a 1965 Triumph TR4.
The research journey has not stopped, rather the more research I make, the more I am interested to learn about the differences in tastes and markets. I will dedicate an article for the amazing finding in the market differences.
28
May
Cool cheap ideas for my car interior?
Posted by: Brad Lithium / Category: Maintenance & RepairsI figured that I spend too many hours in my car (alone and with company) so I want to add some cool and funny stuff to the interior of my Ford EcoSport just for me and my friends amusement. For example, attaching a white board so my friends can write or draw. Other example would be a kaleidoscope. Do you have any ideas?