Sleeper – ever owned one?

[xdc351]

My old XF wagon was a bit of a sleeper... either that or it just had zero street cred (it was lowered and had some rims on it) because no-one ever took it seriously.

It only ran a 15.3 1/4 but it was very short geared so it was virtually unbeatable to 80 kmh! Hosed more than a few V8's in that tub....

[YOOT]

I classify my Forester as a sleeper. Subaru haven't put badges on the these cars for 4 years and I love this, you don't know what model is what until you are left standing.

I am always amazed at how many people think its just a standard Forester, even the bonnet scoop doesn't catch their eye. I get people sit on my **** everyday until we get to the lights and they pull up beside you ready to get in front. And its all too easy to leave them in my dust.

The best part is they'll get back on your **** and try again at the next set only to be put back in their place.

The there is the wet, I could hose W427 I reckon in if I needed too in the wet, slippery roads just don't slow the Forester down LOL!

I had a bloke in a BF XR6T with alloy tray try to go around the right hand side of me to make a left turn at the next set of lights, boy was he ****ed when he missed the turn because he couldn't get in front. I even had the roof racks on hahahaha. Of course he then did the loser fly by after just to make sure I knew his car can go fast. :

[Torquen]

Originally Posted by Mr Hardware

"you do not have permission to access this page"

sorry, you need to be a member. Fixed now though

Originally Posted by YOOT

I classify my Forester as a sleeper. Subaru haven't put badges on the these cars for 4 years and I love this, you don't know what model is what until you are left standing.

I am always amazed at how many people think its just a standard Forester, even the bonnet scoop doesn't catch their eye. I get people sit on my **** everyday until we get to the lights and they pull up beside you ready to get in front. And its all too easy to leave them in my dust.

My best mates got a 99 GT Forester. Bloody awsum car and masive sleeper.
He's got; full custom exhaust & headers from APC, 2007 STI Turbo, 2007 STI Intercooler, 2007 STI wastgate and actuator, Custom CAI with boxed pod filter, Apexi ECU, Turbosmart electronic boost controler)
Running 15PSI and 200HP @ All 4 Wheels. The look on peoples face's a priceless :voldar02:

[noosacuda]

Originally Posted by jphanna

is that the car in the avatar? if so how could a beast like that ever be considered a sleeper....

No, the car in my avatar is one i used to own,a '66 Barracuda. My Chrysler is 2&1/2 tons and 18' (6 mtrs) long.LOL!

[BFYOOT]

my wifes diahatsu charade was a great sleeper until it got stolen and burnt. that thing looked so much faster than it really was, deceptively slow!!!

[blueoval]

Originally Posted by YOOT

I classify my Forester as a sleeper. Subaru haven't put badges on the these cars for 4 years and I love this, you don't know what model is what until you are left standing.

I am always amazed at how many people think its just a standard Forester, even the bonnet scoop doesn't catch their eye. I get people sit on my **** everyday until we get to the lights and they pull up beside you ready to get in front. And its all too easy to leave them in my dust.

The best part is they'll get back on your **** and try again at the next set only to be put back in their place.

The there is the wet, I could hose W427 I reckon in if I needed too in the wet, slippery roads just don't slow the Forester down LOL!

I had a bloke in a BF XR6T with alloy tray try to go around the right hand side of me to make a left turn at the next set of lights, boy was he ****ed when he missed the turn because he couldn't get in front. I even had the roof racks on hahahaha. Of course he then did the loser fly by after just to make sure I knew his car can go fast. :

I'd love a fozzy XT as a second car. simply fun and can go just about anywhere.

[xxxc]

180 rwkw 1036 nm/torque

[TURBOTAXI]

I like My AU Turbo it kind of slips under the radar.

[XRSIKS]

Originally Posted by 3VSleeper

You would have to be more specific about the engine for anyone to answer your question about the cortina as you've indicated all 6cyl engines ever to occupy the space between the suspension towers of a factory falcon from the 144 to the current twin cam barra.

If it were the barra six then yeah that would count.

not sure, the thing would cruise at 100km/h, hit the juice, and spin the wheels... it was powerful, i think it actually had to have a few mods done to it to stop the engine twisting free.. was a fast beast... took a guard rail to kill it

got it all sitting up at my parent's property if someone wants it :P numberplates are TF-250 as well lol

[fpvluver]

my brother owns a suzuki mighty boy ute stock its a fight to get 80kmh out of it the speedo max's at 120kmh but he just put a efi turbo donk in it and it flies now

[MITCHAY]

Originally Posted by YOOT

I classify my Forester as a sleeper. Subaru haven't put badges on the these cars for 4 years and I love this, you don't know what model is what until you are left standing.

I am always amazed at how many people think its just a standard Forester, even the bonnet scoop doesn't catch their eye. I get people sit on my **** everyday until we get to the lights and they pull up beside you ready to get in front. And its all too easy to leave them in my dust.

The best part is they'll get back on your **** and try again at the next set only to be put back in their place.

The there is the wet, I could hose W427 I reckon in if I needed too in the wet, slippery roads just don't slow the Forester down LOL!

I had a bloke in a BF XR6T with alloy tray try to go around the right hand side of me to make a left turn at the next set of lights, boy was he ****ed when he missed the turn because he couldn't get in front. I even had the roof racks on hahahaha. Of course he then did the loser fly by after just to make sure I knew his car can go fast. :

Had plenty of Foz GTs flog the crapola out of my WRX before, same with Liberty RS :

[TURBOTAXI]

My previous project was an RN85 Hilux dual cab with a 1UZFE quad cam 32 valve V8.
I used a castlemaine rod shop kit to connect the V8 to the 5 speed. I left the 2.8D badges and the stock light truck tyres in place. It was awesome, would love pulling into a cut out lane and pulling in front of the winged, mag wheeled stereo on wheels that would always think I didnt stand a chance. Had a sweet note too, got the exhaust dont by Australias best exhausts at Lakenmba, work of art, all hidden and quiet until you got up it.....

[JACK250]

In the 80's my old man had an ex taxi XW Falcon (could see where the taxi decals had been pulled off, and where the thing on the roof had been), looked completely stock, except it had a worked 428 Cobra Jet in it

[Cooper69S]

Originally Posted by XR6_661

^^^ Reminds me of my dads old ex pursuit AU Forte. Kept it stock on the outside but had a bit done internally. Used to suprise some people!

I sold my AU2 ex-police Forte a few weeks ago. externally stock except for tickford 17's, and the lpg sticker on the number plate. it was dedicated lpg, stroked (347) with a heap of other engine mods, stallie and 3.7 gears. i did a few runs at 13.3 @ 105mph before I sold it. the bloke that bought it off me did a couple of 13.0's (on street tyres) but apparently the engine's going into his xr8 (check the build thread in the AU section) so sleeper-no-more

[Interceptor]

a while back i got hosed by a late 70's F100/F150, black, obvious bog jobs (the bog had cracked) and it looked like a beater..... but damn it had balls!

[dusty86]

my sprinter does ok

[Mr Hardware]

anything with a blacktop or silvertop 4AGE usually is pretty good at surprising people.

[dusty86]

better when it's got a GZE with a nevo pulley ;)

[Mr Hardware]

ha ha very nice
i always thought about a 4AGZE when i had my corolla

[WASP]

I'm not knocking people that either have them, or love them, but I have never really identified with the concept behind the 'sleeper' myself. I think the closest I have got to liking a sleeper is seeing what looks like a bog standard classic muscle car, but when running is a lumpy as hell.

[Mr Brooksy]

Originally Posted by XR6_661

You're not serious?! This a photoshop job right????

[Work Horse]

Originally Posted by CDAA

I'm not knocking people that either have them, or love them, but I have never really identified with the concept behind the 'sleeper' myself. I think the closest I have got to liking a sleeper is seeing what looks like a bog standard classic muscle car, but when running is a lumpy as hell.

Not knocking you CDAA, but that's about you not the concept behind 'sleepers'.

Yes I have one!

[KPOJ]

I had one until i got excited, it isnt much of a sleeper anymore.

[blueoval]

:evilsasmo

the concept of a sleeper in my opinion, is a vehicle that you wouldnt expect to be performance based, looks factory standard or close to factory standard on the outside, but contains a potent engine/driveline combination under the hood. :Up_to_som

The victim at the lights next to you will think he/she has a chance to beat you in a traffic light duel. :yeees: This is the false perception the owner of the sleeper will be looking for.

The reaction the owner of the sleeper is looking for in their victims is one of sheer disbelief : , awe : ,and shock that they were : by something that looks real meager on the outside. :

Well thats my take on it. Anyone else want to add or correct me in any way?

[jphanna]

Originally Posted by blueoval

:evilsasmo

the concept of a sleeper in my opinion, is a vehicle that you wouldnt expect to be performance based, looks factory standard or close to factory standard on the outside, but contains a potent engine/driveline combination under the hood. :Up_to_som

The victim at the lights next to you will think he/she has a chance to beat you in a traffic light duel. :yeees: This is the false perception the owner of the sleeper will be looking for.

The reaction the owner of the sleeper is looking for in their victims is one of sheer disbelief : , awe : ,and shock that they were : by something that looks real meager on the outside. :

Well thats my take on it. Anyone else want to add or correct me in any way?

i rekon you are spot on. plus being on the losing side of an encounter with a sleeper, brings with it a special kind of shame...

[Racecraft]

high 11's



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[Boosh Brus]

My brother had a poo brown Volvo with a 308. That was fun.

My current car is a jag with a CHI headed Cleveland probably try to sell it again if anyone is interested.

[blueoval]

I love that black merc

[Work Horse]

Originally Posted by blueoval

:evilsasmo

the concept of a sleeper in my opinion, is a vehicle that you wouldnt expect to be performance based, looks factory standard or close to factory standard on the outside, but contains a potent engine/driveline combination under the hood. :Up_to_som

The victim at the lights next to you will think he/she has a chance to beat you in a traffic light duel. :yeees: This is the false perception the owner of the sleeper will be looking for.

The reaction the owner of the sleeper is looking for in their victims is one of sheer disbelief : , awe : ,and shock that they were : by something that looks real meager on the outside. :

Well thats my take on it. Anyone else want to add or correct me in any way?

I think you have nailed it blueoval. Of course all the racing from the lights takes place at the dragstrip in our days. :voldar02:

This can add an extra dimension, having your sleeper laughed at in the staging lanes by some driver of a turbo import. Then you end up racing and beating said driver. Then you confront the driver in the staging lanes after with a smile and the comment, "what happened mate, where were you"?

The look of embarrassment mixed with bewilderment is very sweet. Am I bad??

[jcxr]

Perfect sleeper would be the old Green Zephyr Wagon that occasionally runs at Heathcote with turbo'd late falcon motor.