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Old or New School
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Tue, 27 May 2003 05:55
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I have noticed since joining up here, most of you ghuys rather old school. Why?
I prefer aircon and power windows haha, but Id love to have an 11 sec RA23 Celica.
So what is it, ol or new for you?
NEW for me:D
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Old or New School
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Tue, 27 May 2003 06:42
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ditto
I love the look of my ma61 (with aircon and power windows if you must know)
it's very cool, in a "cranky old school" kinda way
that said, I'm with frank.
give me a mk4 6 speed tt, and I'll be a very happy bunny
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: Old or New School
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Tue, 27 May 2003 06:43
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Old-school for me, but that's mostly because I can't afford anything new (well, nothing decent anyway). I'd love a Mk4 TT 6-speed, but I just can't justify spending that sort of money on any car. So instead I'm trying to build a low-budget version of the Mk4... it will never be as good, but it will certainly be unique! 
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Re: Old or New School
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Tue, 27 May 2003 06:54
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Oh for crying out loud, you guys with mid 80's cars aren't old school! 
Old school is like back, way back......
PS I one day hope to own something late model, like an MA61.
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Old or New School
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Tue, 27 May 2003 06:56
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the ma61 has a cranky old school look about it. I think it's the flares
I know it's not real old school (RA2x), but compared to a nice shiny mk4? hell yes it is
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Old or New School
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Tue, 27 May 2003 06:57
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C'mon, give us a break! Mines from 81 Thats about as early as I wanna go, its older than me, thats old-school in my book!
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May 2002
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Re: Old or New School
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Tue, 27 May 2003 08:15
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As long as it goes good.
Give me a 73 Corolla cause it's a classic in it's own way.
A mk 4 Supra twin turbo? yes please.
An Echo? no thankyou.
A late model Corolla? er no!
An old Corona, Sprinter, T-18 or Celica/Supra or Cressida with more grunt than it ever had a right to have? Sign me up for 2!
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Colac, Victoria
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May 2002
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Re: Old or New School
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Tue, 27 May 2003 11:38
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old school retro for me next time
I still love my ta22's and would Die to have a 3sgte in the engine bay of a ta22 sitting in my garage - BUT it would have to have aircon
I can love without power windows - but if your gunna drive around in a cool car you might as well be extra cool inside
Till then practicality and GtFour-tification will do though i have spied a restored red ta22 in town thats likely to come up for sale soon - Bog stock + original - but Dying for a little tinkering 
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Re: Old or New School
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Tue, 27 May 2003 11:45
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how about these for plates
GT4NICATION
(yes the idea was sparked by what u said)
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Old or New School
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Tue, 27 May 2003 11:46
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wont fit
gt4nic8 almost does .... but i dont think it gets any shorter than that
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Colac, Victoria
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Re: Old or New School
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Tue, 27 May 2003 11:48
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HA! unless your a contortionist - and very clever - it aint gunna happen - think Ta22 rear seat - with bigger bum buckets - and less headroom for rear passengers
and if you have a full size wheel like mine has - as a spare - no HOPE of laying down the seats 
Try the bonnet - the intercooler heatsoak from the bonnet vent will keep you warm
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Re: Old or New School
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Tue, 27 May 2003 11:50
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in some states im pretty sure your allowed to have 7 letter custom plates
but they're like more than double or something
Ta
Mani
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Only one kind of school really....the rest doesn't count.
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Tue, 27 May 2003 13:10
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All Datsun (unfortunately no Toyotas) but absolutely awesome nonetheless.
http://datsun.org/sroc/shako.html
My faves:
240Z with flares
Crazy little 1200 coupe under wraps
I still want a 1200 with an FJ20 one day.
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I supported Toymods
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sydney.au
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August 2002
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Re: Old or New School
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Tue, 27 May 2003 16:21
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ill agree!
retrotech!
someting with old school charm and design (nice strong lines, not this bubble-butt crap of late)
but its gotta have fully speced out internals
sleepers with style!
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Sydney
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Re: Old or New School
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Tue, 27 May 2003 22:28
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Yeah, old school I mean 70's and under. 80's like Ma60/70 Supras are like "mid" school hehee. I respect your replies. When magazines had more old than new, I always wanted a RA23 celica, and a MKIV was always a dream since I first saw it in a magazine in 94. But now that most popular magazines have newer cars, my decision has swayed over to new, especially picking up HPI magazine. At least you guys with old, dont follow the "trend" but keep the faith in Old school. I must admit tho, those 280/260Z's are BEUTIFUL!
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Mornington Peninsula
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September 2002
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Re: Old or New School
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Tue, 27 May 2003 22:34
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Old school - I own 4 and I love them. They aren't commen, people see them and they turn heads because they are something different. They're made of metal and not plastic. I like a car that can rust, not one that can melt!  They have a certain charm and personality about them that new cars just don't.
It's my RA23 everyday drive (Jokey's) Birthday this week. 26 years old. 
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Canberra
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Re: Old or New School
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Tue, 27 May 2003 23:58
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Old school for me I've owned new cars and they just don't do it most of them look like little pregnant rice bubbles.
The other thing is i get comments and looks all the time and i love it i don't think the satisfaction and individuality would be there if i owned a new car.
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Madrid - Spain
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August 2002
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Re: Old or New School
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Wed, 28 May 2003 03:14
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The old stuff has a heap more class than whats coming out nowdays. Cars now are sterile and too ordinary to be exciting. Thats why people insist on the Rice factor, to try and get their car to look less ordinary. All an old school car needs is nice paint and rims and it looks stunning.
Having said that technology is fantastic, why stuff around with a cantankerous carby and points beast when you can have an new technology engine that has twice the power, is more economic and civilised to drive.
My vote is for Old school class with new school ass.
as a matter of fact, I think Imight use that quote in my signature.
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Re: Old or New School
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Wed, 28 May 2003 03:42
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As like as it's got neons, I love it !
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Colac, Victoria
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Re: Old or New School
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Wed, 28 May 2003 05:35
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Id be hard pressed going back to carbys after having the Gt4 now - efi is wonderful but i REALLY miss the sound of a howling weber on full throttle ..
they do make a quad throttle setup now i see - maybe worth investigating for possible 2tgeu ta22
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Location:
Melb
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Re: Old or New School
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Wed, 28 May 2003 06:11
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I say if it has complete metal bumpers, then its oldskool.
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GoldCoast/Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: Old or New School
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Wed, 28 May 2003 06:31
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Yep I agree.... I love older cars....
Don't get me wrong but I also love new cars.... but the factories seem to fuck up the cars when they actually go into production ie. the MR-S would be such a great car if it actually came with a stick shift, clutch and the celica engine not this 100 kw BS!!
So I have had to take matters into my own hands with my AE86, well with the assistance of a great mechanic too
However I have had to venture into the dark side a bit to acheive what I want from my first Hatchiroku (DODGY knows what I mean )
Its still not finished but hopefully it will be something that I will want to hold onto for quite a while and enjoy blasting around the track!
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Sydney
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June 2002
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Re: Old or New School
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Wed, 28 May 2003 09:44
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I'm one for the newer cars I guess it's more of a reliability thing that I've got, not saying old cars aren't reliable or anything like that, I've just always swayed towards newer cars as they've got everything in them already... power windows and I can't live without airconditioning anymore Older cars that are nicely modified I've got respect for though, don't get me wrong
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Location:
Melbourne
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March 2003
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Re: Old or New School
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Wed, 28 May 2003 10:34
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80's cars do it for me, a mix of old school and new school, so u get the best of both worlds.
I can't actually choose which i like better, i love both old and new for different reasons. 
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