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SwissCheeseMan · May 29th, 2008, 10:44 PM

I'm Travis, I'm 21
Live in Portland, Or, kinda
Student at PSU studying Mechanical Engineering.
Drive a 1998 rolla which I love for it's efficiency and hate for it's dull driving dynamics

I am a hopeless car nut, and I've been watching Top gear religiously since before James May, most of the time getting it off this site because I live in the states, but I'm just starting to get into forums so excuse the name

Gman333-X-ferrari · May 30th, 2008, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrewticus

Howdy everyone! My name is Andrew. I have been a fan of top gear for a few years now, and even attempted to make it to a filming back when I lived in Europe. Anyway, I have loved finalgear.com for a while now, and I am getting around to the forums finally.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LS2 V8 Miata

I happened onto this Forum quite by accident when a link with photos of My Car under construction showed up at a Furgeson Fabrication's website!

My car is a 1994 Laguna Blue Miata with a new 2006 Corvette LS2 and a T-56 six speed trans, Ford 8.8 3:73 geared Posi IRS rear-end to name a few items.

Furgesons were people I used to know in the past, however they have provided nothing on my car project and have had No part in the development / construction of my LS2 V8 Miata what-so-ever.

Just thought I'd set the record straight, if anybody wants to see my car under construction go to my photo gallery at;

http://forums.finalgear.com/post-you...8-miata-27210/

Thanks for your interest

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwissCheeseMan

I'm Travis, I'm 21
Live in Portland, Or, kinda
Student at PSU studying Mechanical Engineering.
Drive a 1998 rolla which I love for it's efficiency and hate for it's dull driving dynamics

I am a hopeless car nut, and I've been watching Top gear religiously since before James May, most of the time getting it off this site because I live in the states, but I'm just starting to get into forums so excuse the name

guys!

Viper007Bond · May 30th, 2008, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwissCheeseMan

I'm Travis, I'm 21
Live in Portland, Or, kinda
Student at PSU studying Mechanical Engineering.
Drive a 1998 rolla which I love for it's efficiency and hate for it's dull driving dynamics

I am a hopeless car nut, and I've been watching Top gear religiously since before James May, most of the time getting it off this site because I live in the states, but I'm just starting to get into forums so excuse the name

Woot, Portland!

Porsche Liebhaber · May 31st, 2008, 01:34 AM

Hey guys!

My name is Ahmed, 21 years old, from Egypt , i used to live in Qatar, I study at the Faculty of Toursim in a University, I learn German aswell.

I really really love Porsche even if the rest of the world hates it. I love Coldplay, Evanescence, Ludovico Einaudi, Yanni, and Linkin Park,.

I of course love Top Gear (more than you can imagine) i just can't live without these guys, and also respect Fifth Gear. I knew this site about 3 years ago by a video of Top Gear i've downloaded, so i watch Top Gear through it (Thanks a lot Viper)

.

I never drove a Porsche but i've only touched it

Used to drive a 92 Impreza (totaled)

but currently nothing.
I love & respect all of the German cars, and some of the Jap and American cars.

Peace!

Viper007Bond · May 31st, 2008, 01:38 AM

Polly · June 1st, 2008, 01:47 PM

@porsche geliebte: Welcome and just out of curiousity: are you aware that your nick is giving the impression you're female?

the Interceptor · June 1st, 2008, 01:53 PM

Welcome Ahmed!

Porsche Liebhaber · June 2nd, 2008, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Polly

@porsche geliebte: Welcome and just out of curiousity: are you aware that your nick is giving the impression you're female?

Ouch

....actually i'm not aware, what should it be Geliebter or what ?
It's been only a year learning Deutsch

.....Thanks for the note!
Ein herzliches Dankeschön

Polly · June 2nd, 2008, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Porsche Geliebte

Ouch

....actually i'm not aware, what should it be Geliebter or what ?
It's been only a year learning Deutsch

.....Thanks for the note!
Ein herzliches Dankeschön

Yes, the male term would be 'Geliebter', but 'Geliebte/r' isn't really the right expression at all, as it is used mainly between men and women, because it translates into 'beloved'.

If you're searching for a better translation for 'enthusiast', 'fan' or 'aficionado', the right term would be 'Liebhaber'.

the Interceptor · June 2nd, 2008, 10:25 AM

Yes, and I suppose a name change wouldn't be much of a problem, just ask one of the admins.

Porsche Liebhaber · June 2nd, 2008, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polly

Yes, the male term would be 'Geliebter', but 'Geliebte/r' isn't really the right expression at all, as it is used mainly between men and women, because it translates into 'beloved'.

If you're searching for a better translation for 'enthusiast', 'fan' or 'aficionado', the right term would be 'Liebhaber'.

I really don't know how to thank you Polly

, and the Interceptor too.
This language is difficult for me but i still love it more than English

XeroState · June 5th, 2008, 05:37 AM

My name is David, I'm currently 21 [bday at the beginning of July] and have known about this site for awhile [how I watch Top Gear] and have been on the forum for a little bit but haven't really posted much [odd.. really odd.. I usually whore up forums.. haha].

I own an '04 Saturn Ion Redline and have grown out of the whole 'spend money making the car mine' phase though I don't regret any of the purchases. Though I still do like cars in general and finding out how things work. Ferrari's are my favourite but I am not really 'against' many automakers, only a few. I like electronics and video games, and am getting more and more into photography [have always loved it just never really got into it].

With respect to past cars I had a '94 Cavy [the car that if I ever got hit by anything larger than a cat I'd die...] and before that it was an '82 Tercel 2-door, 4-speed.. haha That was an awesome car.. though the clutch costed more than the value of the car...

TheScottishSpotter · June 8th, 2008, 12:10 AM

Hello. My name is also David and i'm from Scotland in the UK.

I have many interests including photography and gaming on the PC and Xbox. I know a few people from here such as Speedtouch and Pressurized. Hope to chat to some of you on the forum!

Speedtouch · June 8th, 2008, 12:28 AM

*High Five!*

Have fun here. Its more intelligent than TDUC.

Wordy Rappinghood · June 13th, 2008, 09:38 PM

Hello there....

I'm Tracey, 33 years old (yet for some reason I keep wanting to say 34, just getting in some practice I guess

) and live in Cornwall.

I don't drive as yet - in fact I think I must have broken the record for the longest length of time for holding a provisional licence without actually passing m'test, but hopefully that will happen sometime this year. Not looking for anything Zonda-esque, car wise, a nippy little Ford Ka or Mazda2 will suit me quite nicely.

I'd better own up being an ex-Hammond Heaven member, joining up here now to be able to chat to other Top Gear fans without resorting to...well, you know the kind of thing that goes on "over there". Not a Fifth Gear fan I'm afraid - hope you don't hold that against me.

As for the screen name - it's the title of one of my favourite songs from my favourite decade, the delicious track from the Tom Tom Club.

Hope to post here lots.....

xx Tracey xx

the Interceptor · June 13th, 2008, 09:41 PM

Welcome Tracey!

I think it's good Hammond's on the show, makes this forum have more girls.

mgkdk · June 13th, 2008, 09:53 PM

Tracey, join the 'not a dude' group to get a spiffy title and a pink name

Wordy Rappinghood · June 13th, 2008, 10:00 PM

"Not a Dude" - me likes that.

Although I'd be lying if I said I was a girly girl.

I'm convinced there was a day when all the other girls were taken off and told how to wear nice clothes and do their hair and put on make up etc. and I was ill, or in bed, or something.

Thanks for the welcome! I won't be any trouble, honest. Forum veteran me....I even run one m'self, a slightly more sane site for the fans of Mr Hammond than...that place. And I ran another one years back which was a fan forum for someone who is far to embarrasing to mention.

Oh...and I waffle.

Hence the name, probably.

juLie · June 16th, 2008, 05:30 AM

Hey!
Im Julie. Im 19 and from Sydney, Aus. Joined a while ago but havent made any posts yet. Thought it was about time I made 1.

Red_Bull · June 16th, 2008, 10:49 AM

Cool avatar

May 31st, 2008, 01:34 AM	#1524
Porsche Liebhaber Joined: May 4th, 2008 Last Online: January 4th, 2009 Location: Cairo, Egypt Age: 21 Posts: 45 Car: Desperate to have one Rep Power: 3	Hey guys! My name is Ahmed, 21 years old, from Egypt , i used to live in Qatar, I study at the Faculty of Toursim in a University, I learn German aswell. I really really love Porsche even if the rest of the world hates it. I love Coldplay, Evanescence, Ludovico Einaudi, Yanni, and Linkin Park,. I of course love Top Gear (more than you can imagine) i just can't live without these guys, and also respect Fifth Gear. I knew this site about 3 years ago by a video of Top Gear i've downloaded, so i watch Top Gear through it (Thanks a lot Viper). I never drove a Porsche but i've only touched it Used to drive a 92 Impreza (totaled) but currently nothing. I love & respect all of the German cars, and some of the Jap and American cars. Peace! __________________ Last edited by Porsche Liebhaber; December 15th, 2008 at 06:30 PM..

May 31st, 2008, 01:38 AM	#1525
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June 1st, 2008, 01:47 PM	#1526
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June 1st, 2008, 01:53 PM	#1527
the Interceptor I LUV MY PRIUS!!! Joined: Feb 22nd, 2005 Last Online: 09:00 AM Location: Germany Posts: 2,277 Car: BMW E36 323i superleggera (-85 kg) Rep Power: 56	Welcome Ahmed! __________________ "We have to laugh at the Germans, because they're so riddled with guilt about their history, they can't laugh at themselves." - Jeremy Clarkson Ken Rockwell on recommended cameras: "If you don't have the time to read the rest of this page, you want a Nikon D40."

June 2nd, 2008, 10:25 AM	#1530
the Interceptor I LUV MY PRIUS!!! Joined: Feb 22nd, 2005 Last Online: 09:00 AM Location: Germany Posts: 2,277 Car: BMW E36 323i superleggera (-85 kg) Rep Power: 56	Yes, and I suppose a name change wouldn't be much of a problem, just ask one of the admins. __________________ "We have to laugh at the Germans, because they're so riddled with guilt about their history, they can't laugh at themselves." - Jeremy Clarkson Ken Rockwell on recommended cameras: "If you don't have the time to read the rest of this page, you want a Nikon D40."

May 29th, 2008, 10:44 PM	#1521
SwissCheeseMan Joined: Oct 13th, 2006 Last Online: July 12th, 2008 Location: Vancouver, wa Posts: 2 Car: 98' Rolla Rep Power: 0	I'm Travis, I'm 21 Live in Portland, Or, kinda Student at PSU studying Mechanical Engineering. Drive a 1998 rolla which I love for it's efficiency and hate for it's dull driving dynamics I am a hopeless car nut, and I've been watching Top gear religiously since before James May, most of the time getting it off this site because I live in the states, but I'm just starting to get into forums so excuse the name

June 5th, 2008, 05:37 AM	#1532
XeroState Joined: Feb 19th, 2007 Last Online: 03:03 AM Location: Regina, SK, Canada Age: 22 Posts: 116 Car: 2004 Saturn ION Redline Rep Power: 9	My name is David, I'm currently 21 [bday at the beginning of July] and have known about this site for awhile [how I watch Top Gear] and have been on the forum for a little bit but haven't really posted much [odd.. really odd.. I usually whore up forums.. haha]. I own an '04 Saturn Ion Redline and have grown out of the whole 'spend money making the car mine' phase though I don't regret any of the purchases. Though I still do like cars in general and finding out how things work. Ferrari's are my favourite but I am not really 'against' many automakers, only a few. I like electronics and video games, and am getting more and more into photography [have always loved it just never really got into it]. With respect to past cars I had a '94 Cavy [the car that if I ever got hit by anything larger than a cat I'd die...] and before that it was an '82 Tercel 2-door, 4-speed.. haha That was an awesome car.. though the clutch costed more than the value of the car... __________________ 2004 Electric Blue ION Red Line 1 of 783 -- 1 of ~660 Canadian Red Lines -- 1 of 292 Canadian '04 Red Lines PC: NZXT Apollo Case - nVidia nForce 780i SLI A1 - Intel Q6600 - eVGA E-GEFORCE 8800GTS Crysis Edition - Corsair XMS2 TWIN2X2048-6400C4 - OCZ GameXStream 700W - Thermalright ULTIMA-90 - Seagate 7200.10 & 7200.11 - LG G-H20L-S10 Camera: Nikon D60 Body - Nikkor 18-55mm - Nikkor 55-200mm - Hoya 52mm CP

June 8th, 2008, 12:10 AM	#1533
TheScottishSpotter Joined: Jun 5th, 2008 Last Online: December 1st, 2008 Location: Dundee, Scotland, UK Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	Hello. My name is also David and i'm from Scotland in the UK. I have many interests including photography and gaming on the PC and Xbox. I know a few people from here such as Speedtouch and Pressurized. Hope to chat to some of you on the forum!

June 8th, 2008, 12:28 AM	#1534
Speedtouch Joined: Jul 30th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Kent, England Age: 16 Posts: 2,855 Rep Power: 34	High Five! Have fun here. Its more intelligent than TDUC. __________________ Eyre Photography

June 13th, 2008, 09:38 PM	#1535
Wordy Rappinghood Joined: Jun 13th, 2008 Last Online: October 29th, 2008 Location: Cornwall Age: 34 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Hello there.... I'm Tracey, 33 years old (yet for some reason I keep wanting to say 34, just getting in some practice I guess ) and live in Cornwall. I don't drive as yet - in fact I think I must have broken the record for the longest length of time for holding a provisional licence without actually passing m'test, but hopefully that will happen sometime this year. Not looking for anything Zonda-esque, car wise, a nippy little Ford Ka or Mazda2 will suit me quite nicely. I'd better own up being an ex-Hammond Heaven member, joining up here now to be able to chat to other Top Gear fans without resorting to...well, you know the kind of thing that goes on "over there". Not a Fifth Gear fan I'm afraid - hope you don't hold that against me. As for the screen name - it's the title of one of my favourite songs from my favourite decade, the delicious track from the Tom Tom Club. Hope to post here lots..... xx Tracey xx

June 13th, 2008, 09:41 PM	#1536
the Interceptor I LUV MY PRIUS!!! Joined: Feb 22nd, 2005 Last Online: 09:00 AM Location: Germany Posts: 2,277 Car: BMW E36 323i superleggera (-85 kg) Rep Power: 56	Welcome Tracey! I think it's good Hammond's on the show, makes this forum have more girls. __________________ "We have to laugh at the Germans, because they're so riddled with guilt about their history, they can't laugh at themselves." - Jeremy Clarkson Ken Rockwell on recommended cameras: "If you don't have the time to read the rest of this page, you want a Nikon D40."

June 13th, 2008, 09:53 PM	#1537
mgkdk .dk beauty Joined: Mar 19th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Denmark Age: 28 Posts: 4,255 Car: Volvo V40 LFS Status: Rep Power: 51	Tracey, join the 'not a dude' group to get a spiffy title and a pink name __________________ "Danish is cool" - Jeremy Clarkson

June 13th, 2008, 10:00 PM	#1538
Wordy Rappinghood Joined: Jun 13th, 2008 Last Online: October 29th, 2008 Location: Cornwall Age: 34 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	"Not a Dude" - me likes that. Although I'd be lying if I said I was a girly girl. I'm convinced there was a day when all the other girls were taken off and told how to wear nice clothes and do their hair and put on make up etc. and I was ill, or in bed, or something. Thanks for the welcome! I won't be any trouble, honest. Forum veteran me....I even run one m'self, a slightly more sane site for the fans of Mr Hammond than...that place. And I ran another one years back which was a fan forum for someone who is far to embarrasing to mention. Oh...and I waffle. Hence the name, probably.

June 16th, 2008, 05:30 AM	#1539
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