Show off your car thread! [Archive]

Derf

2011-01-29, 02:24 PM

LETS SEE YOUR CAR!!! I wanted to start a thread where we show off our cars and more importantly a Q&A where we can grow as photographers. It will also show great backdrops from around the NY area.

Here is my original thread (my first new car)
http://nycaviation.com/forum/threads/27943-My-FIRST-New-Car?highlight=accord

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/PRIVATE/Family/Honda-Accord-07/IMG1860/1039367930_7aSwe-L-1.jpg
Robert Moses N.Y

Lets see yours!

NIKV69

2011-01-29, 02:48 PM

This isn't exactly NY. Hehe

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-12/905683/maxbison.jpg

JDANDO

2011-01-29, 02:51 PM

2003 Mercury Marauder (with a few mods)

http://jeremyd.smugmug.com/Other/Marauder-06-May-10/1S7T4846e/859364655_9jnbY-XL.jpg

NLovis

2011-01-29, 03:18 PM

1997 Dodge Intrepid (With nearly 151k on the odomiter)

http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/4348/img1898i.jpg

Cary

2011-01-29, 03:31 PM

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__ItONEFGawI/S99IjvH0InI/AAAAAAAAADI/lCZtxmUMupY/s1600/ugly-car.jpg

Oh wait...here's a real photo of my car, before I had to attach the ugly front license plate:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1438/1480273636_a6985df535_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/caryliao/1480273636/)
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/caryliao/1480273636/)

gonzalu

2011-01-29, 06:29 PM

Have not taken a picture of mine recently... it is a lot dirtier now because of the salt/snow :-(

http://manny.smugmug.com/photos/1171325363_BxoLn-O.jpg

cancidas

2011-01-29, 06:38 PM

my first:
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/cancidas/bronco_12-05-02.jpg

damn i miss that truck sometimes! if you ever watch the last concorde departure show on travel channel then you've seen it...

my current toy:
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/cancidas/exploder_08-24-06.jpg

Roush6NY

2011-01-31, 01:30 PM

Fred, Great idea on starting this thread, right up my alley !

Ok , I have always been a FORD guy since my 1st car in high school and never looked back!

This is my new toy at the moment, 2011 Mustang GT 5.0 with mods, some "ok" pics till this spring when I can bring her out of the garage:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/5029175537_73e3999908_b.jpg

This was my 2006 GT till I sold it last year:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2275/3541255106_9ffed126c3_b.jpg

This was my pride and joy, my 1968 Coupe but had to let her go last Feb which I will never get over :(

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3620/3541409470_121b04e507_b.jpg

I started with a 93 GT, 98 GT and 2000 GT which I don't have any pics of ( wish I did )

Derf

2011-01-31, 01:50 PM

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__ItONEFGawI/S99IjvH0InI/AAAAAAAAADI/lCZtxmUMupY/s1600/ugly-car.jpg

You had me going there....I was thinking REALLY?

Cary

2011-01-31, 04:18 PM

You had me going there....I was thinking REALLY?

Hey, I'm 5'6" and about 66 lbs. I don't need a big car like everyone else :tongue:

emshighway

2011-01-31, 05:06 PM

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j12/emshighway/JeepLiberty.jpg

A few modifications such as 130 decibel train horn; A 2 1/2 gallon tank with compressor in back with four trumpets underneath. An AVIC system with hide away screen and removable front-plate.

moose135

2011-01-31, 06:19 PM

I've been shooting photos of my car since I got it, especially when I've traveled to a new state with it.

From Manhattan to Montauk...

http://www.moose135photography.com/Cars/Where-in-the-World/JM20080414NYC008/280194779_mNZYu-L-7.jpg

http://www.moose135photography.com/Cars/Where-in-the-World/JM20080131Montauk003/256684839_U2gFx-L-5.jpg

In front of the SAC Monument at the Air Force Museum in Dayton:

http://www.moose135photography.com/Cars/Where-in-the-World/JM20071110RoadTrip004/219755902_Vt54m-L-5.jpg

The "beauty shot":

http://www.moose135photography.com/Cars/Where-in-the-World/JM20070703Stratus006/287852934_uigJi-L-5.jpg

cancidas

2011-01-31, 09:25 PM

mirrodie

2011-01-31, 10:43 PM

I need to get a newer pic. This was last year, rolling through 18 inches of snow.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e125/mirrodie/IMG_6070.jpg

Hey, EMS, when you drop that you have train horns, you need to explain. Leslie? Nathans? What you got? Also, now we need a video to hear 'em!

I've got a 5 gallon kit, manual valve and 5 chimer going into my beater car. But the car above may only get 2-3 bells, still considering locatiosn for where the tank and compressor go. Did you sacrifice interior space for the goods or do it all under the car? And did you do it yourself or farm it out?

megatop412

2011-01-31, 11:06 PM

Car #1: 1976 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu, aka "The Last V8"(still have dreams about this car, it was such a pleasure to drive even though there was a hole in the floor you could see the road from)
http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/396780/20110201/022834.jpg

Car #2: 1988 Buick Skyhawk, the epitome of 1980's GM crapola
http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/396780/20110201/023045.jpg

Current ride: 1998 Honda Civic EX, 163,504 miles, aka "The Green Hornet"
http://media11.dropshots.com/photos/396780/20091216/155339.jpg

http://media9.dropshots.com/photos/396780/20060102/061644.jpg

What I love doing best with her:
http://media10.dropshots.com/photos/396780/20101219/105007.jpg

njgtr82

2011-01-31, 11:55 PM

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5044/5315895259_66ce62b263_b.jpg

lijk604

2011-01-31, 11:57 PM

Awesome Bill!

steve1840

2011-02-01, 08:46 AM

Just a quick question....I saw an NYCAviation plate on the front of Moose's car in one of his photos. Where these available for purchase at one point (or currently)? If not, has getting plates or decals been considered? I think many of the members (myself included) would be proud to purchase and display the NYCAviation name in some way on our vehicles.

moose135

2011-02-01, 09:29 AM

Just a quick question....I saw an NYCAviation plate on the front of Moose's car in one of his photos. Where these available for purchase at one point (or currently)?
One word...Photoshop.

Steven Holzinger

2011-02-01, 09:31 AM

2010 Toyota Corolla LE

Parked at home about a week after delivery... had about 150 miles on it at the time...
http://www.stevesairshow.com/newcar.jpg

Pretty sure you all know where this was taken...
http://www.stevesairshow.com/newcarjfk.jpg

steve1840

2011-02-01, 09:33 AM

Thanks Moose. The thought of Photoshop never even entered my mind with that.

PhilDernerJr

2011-02-01, 12:43 PM

Here's my current 2009 Civic:

http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/Civic_1.jpg

And here's my former vehicle, my 1992 Chevy K1500. I miss this guy. AKA "The Growler".

http://www.nycaviation.com/hosting/philtruck.jpg

2003 Mercury Marauder (with a few mods)

http://jeremyd.smugmug.com/Other/Marauder-06-May-10/1S7T4846e/859364655_9jnbY-XL.jpg

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You have a Marauder?! One of my favorite cars of all time. SOO jealous. We need to go spotting together in that thing asap!

megatop412

2011-02-01, 06:21 PM

N301TZ- cool tag Phil

emshighway

2011-02-01, 07:38 PM

Hey, EMS, when you drop that you have train horns, you need to explain. Leslie? Nathans? What you got? Also, now we need a video to hear 'em!

I've got a 5 gallon kit, manual valve and 5 chimer going into my beater car. But the car above may only get 2-3 bells, still considering locations for where the tank and compressor go. Did you sacrifice interior space for the goods or do it all under the car? And did you do it yourself or farm it out?

HornBlasters Conductor's Special Model 240 Train Horn Kit

http://www.hornblasters.com/products/details.php?i=shocker-240-train-horn-kit

The tank with compressor on top is in the back right corner, I had to do a little cut in the storage tray but still have good room. Not much space under a Liberty to put a tank. The Shocker S4 Train Horns are tucked under the the drivers side. My brother-in-law did it for me in his shop.

They now have a five gallon tank. I think I would go for a pancake tank to save room next time.

mirrodie

2011-02-01, 11:19 PM

I know but the pancakes doesnt see to save much space unless you put in under and ditch the spare.

Dude, we're gonna have a horn duel in a few months!

steve1840

2011-02-02, 01:30 PM

Does anybody know if any beaches on the south shore or fire island allow you to drive your vehicle on them this time of year? Just wondering cause I would like to snap a shot of my truck on the beach for this thread while I'm possibly down there this weekend.

moose135

2011-02-02, 02:02 PM

I don't know what is open at this time of year, but for the most part, to drive your vehicle (4x4 only) on the beach at all, you need a permit. The permits are for beach access to fishing spots, and you must carry the specified fishing gear (along with other required equipment) when on the beach.

This site - http://www.stripers247.com/NYS-Beach-Permits.php - has a good synopsis of the permits issued by various state, county, and town authorities, and includes this warning:

You must have fishing pole and tackle, shovel, tow chain or rope, a working jack with support board, tire gauge and approved tires, appropriate spare tire and a trash bag. You may not need the aforementioned equipment when applying for some permits, but they will revoke this permit if you are caught on the beach without it!

steve1840

2011-02-02, 02:12 PM

Wow! The State of New York is pretty strict with that stuff isn't it? I'm not knocking the requirements, because I think its a good idea to err on the side of caution, as I have heard a few stories from my cousing about people getting stuck out at Gilgo Beach when the tide was coming in. Just not about to go get all that stuff and a permit to drive out on the beach for 10-15 minutes to take a few pictures.

I may end up just going to Watch Hill here in RI after work today. Up here I don't believe any of that is required as I have driven out on the beach here before and the "beach patrol" didn't say anything. And the access is easy in and easy out. I just hope that there isn't much snow left on the beach or piles blocking the entrance.

gonzalu

2011-02-02, 02:13 PM

All our Ambulances have Hornblasters kits installed... they are schweet!! Nothing like it when you need to clear space in front of the Emergency Room.

No I do not work as an EMT but do work for IT the the hospital... and my office faces to the south of the building, the ED is in the north side of the building and I hear them CLEARLY from the 18th floor LOL.

mirrodie

2011-02-02, 03:15 PM

I can't wait to get my horns installed. I'm gonna take EMS down ;)

Derf

2011-02-02, 03:19 PM

Here is my old 96 Camry with my son
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/PRIVATE/Family/Family/P9180463/60793842_j2at9-L.jpg

My 2000 CRV
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Events/SnowStorm-2-12-2006/IMG7987/56055799_ZWexS-L-1.jpg

My 08 Camry that I wrapped around a pole
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/PRIVATE/Family/My-new-Camry/IMG343312/247133976_MNg2m-L-3.jpg

My New 07 Accord
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/PRIVATE/Family/Honda-Accord-07/Accord/1171078346_orP3t-L.jpg

moose135

2011-02-02, 05:01 PM

I can't wait to get my horns installed. I'm gonna take EMS down ;)
Careful Mario, or you'll get strip searched your next time through the airport...:tongue:

mirrodie

2011-02-02, 05:21 PM

Careful Moose. By the time I'm done, no one on these boards will need colonoscopies....those things will clear out caverns.
:wink:

megatop412

2011-02-02, 06:20 PM

emshighway

2011-02-02, 07:55 PM

I know but the pancakes doesnt see to save much space unless you put in under and ditch the spare.

Dude, we're gonna have a horn duel in a few months!

True but if I get rid of the spare I'd get a 20 gal tank.

emshighway

2011-02-02, 07:57 PM

I can't wait to get my horns installed. I'm gonna take EMS down ;)

You are going to make me get a 10 gal tank aren't you.

emshighway

2011-02-02, 08:02 PM

OK I guess I'm gonna have to be the one that asks this....what in the world would an ordinary person need with a "hornblaster kit"? You folks have specific (legitimate) needs for these? I thought those only go on commercial trucks and emergency equipment. I would think that those things would be illegal to have installed unless you had specific permission for it, like with light-bars or tinted glass. But what do I know.

Even if you're some kind of first responder......really? A hornblaster?

They have to be used responsibly. First you get the regular horn, ignore that and I will shake you out of my way. It is also fun when someone is honking you for a stupid reason, let them pull up next to you, have them roll down their window and say "that's not a horn, this is a horn" and watch as their ears begin to bleed.

We can talk about light-bars and tinted glass too :cool:

cancidas

2011-02-02, 08:11 PM

um.. can we count bikes? no air horn but between march and october i spent more time on this than i do in my truck:

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/cancidas/IMG00103-20100817-1010.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o161/cancidas/IMG00270-20101024-1307.jpg

JDANDO

2011-02-02, 08:29 PM

um.. can we count bikes? no air horn but between march and october i spent more time on this than i do in my truck:

Nice, I hope to be able to ride to work when spring arrives (in June).

megatop412

2011-02-02, 09:46 PM

I am soo looking forward to being able to ride the bike to work again. Too much of a headache at the moment with all the ice.

mirrodie

2011-02-02, 09:52 PM

....what in the world would an ordinary person need with a "hornblaster kit"?

You know, I ask myself that everyday when I see folks talking on their phones.... a far more dangerous issue.

I just had my alarm and remote starter put on our SUV. While spending 2 hours at the installer's place, I saw lightbars, LEDs, huge amps and speakers, in-car DVDs, in-car video game consoles and the like. Some of these are insane distractors for the owner/driver vehicle, let alone other surrounding drivers.

Personally, I see myself using them in much the same way as EMS, but also in the hills upstate where ALCOs roam.

gonzalu

2011-02-03, 12:43 AM

Sergio, I better not catch you doing [anything] illegal :mad: And if you tell me you never went past the speed limit, ever, I just won't believe you :redface: Betcha have take a picture or two of a plane from where you weren't supposed to :tongue:

megatop412

2011-02-03, 11:00 AM

They have to be used responsibly. First you get the regular horn, ignore that and I will shake you out of my way. It is also fun when someone is honking you for a stupid reason, let them pull up next to you, have them roll down their window and say "that's not a horn, this is a horn" and watch as their ears begin to bleed.

We can talk about light-bars and tinted glass too :cool:

For your sake, I hope you use extreme discretion with that thing and don't use it on someone who keeps a sawed-off under their seat. NY is, as the saying goes, 'chock full-o-nuts'

mirrodie

2011-02-03, 05:51 PM

http://www.hornblasters.com/installs/

Good news, we can fit Candicas' and Megatops bikes.

megatop412

2011-02-03, 08:26 PM

I watched a few of their videos and those horns are insane.

My bike is a crappy little 12-speed roadbike wannabe from Kmart that I got to get me to the train station and back, so that if someone takes it, I can just get another one. That one cancidas has looks pretty serious. I have to choose what one thing I want to be putting money into, and right now that's camera equipment, alternating of course with the girlfriend. I had to stop buying guitars if I wanted to start getting some lenses.

cancidas

2011-02-03, 08:32 PM

That one cancidas has looks pretty serious.

it is, and i sometimes regret getting one that's so expensive. then i think about the bikes i'm drooling over and their price tags and lose all regret.

Rocky Mountain Soul 29' (same as mine but on 29-inch wheels and only $1500)
http://www.bikes.com/DATA/BIKE/924_large.jpg

my dream is this; Rocky Mountain Vertex 29' (only $2995)
http://www.bikes.com/DATA/BIKE/921_large.jpg

Greg_NY

2011-02-03, 11:17 PM

Had this car until recently:

M3
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/M3_Web.jpg

Enjoying this one now:

IS350
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/gregatdis/IS350_Web.jpg

emshighway

2011-02-04, 11:58 AM

For your sake, I hope you use extreme discretion with that thing and don't use it on someone who keeps a sawed-off under their seat. NY is, as the saying goes, 'chock full-o-nuts'

What's to say I don't have some return fire???

cancidas

2011-02-04, 12:41 PM

What's to say I don't have some return fire???

there's a saying... "curiosity killed the cat, because the cat never returned fire." :cool:

megatop412

2011-02-04, 03:01 PM

What's to say I don't have some return fire???

I remember the day I had to cut someone off to get to the bank before it closed for my boss. I was 17 and hadn't yet come to the wisdom of "if he needs to get to the bank so damn bad he can go himself or not send me at the last minute". Anywho, the dude pulled out what looked like a machete.

Careful, friend....there's always someone out there tougher and meaner than you.

DHG750R

2011-02-05, 09:40 AM

during sunnier and cleaner days..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/DHG750R/IMGP0364.jpg

TBTA "frowns" on any pictures of their bridges, but oh well..The bike is sadly no more
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/DHG750R/025_22A.jpg

Bear Mt.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/DHG750R/6133_149984110759_778470759_3398865_2877533_n.jpg

hiss srq

2011-02-05, 01:41 PM

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/9543/20874774.png
By flyingryan (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/flyingryan) at 2011-02-05
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/9543/20874774.png
By flyingryan (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/flyingryan) at 2011-02-05
Does this count?