What used to be the Cars Thread
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Lightly stepped on? Anything that fugly should be crushed.I don't do smileys.
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Those wheels.... All of that effort on that car, then those ugly wheels?0
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GT-Arrowhead wrote:Those wheels.... All of that effort on that car, then those ugly wheels?
WTF are those, Ford Probe or something? Disgusting, anyway.
Ladies and gentlemen, what this thread is missing- a scabby diesel mondeo
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You can feel the torques from here, can't you. MMMMMUncompromising extremist0 -
Ahh but a BMW 335d has more torque than all the cars in this thread put together. To simplify it for you, it puts all the other cars in this thread to shame.0
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I think even the awesome smurfmat would have found those extra 100 torques hard to make use of, getting up that fecking hill
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it was the early 90's and wheels for a bug are hard to find, thats why we mainly ended up with Porsche wheels as easily converted or if pre 67, the stud pattern are easier to match.GT-Arrowhead wrote:Those wheels.... All of that effort on that car, then those ugly wheels?0 -
Ahh i see. I bet that car had trouble going over speed bumps.
Out of interest, who in here likes classic American cars?0 -
I used to love a 57 chevy bel air cabriolet, but once you drive one, well all those dreams disapear.0
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A car thread with no BMW 335D? the most powerful and amazing performing car in the universe?... damn it where is matt when you need him.. oh yeh banned!0
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A thing of beauty, had two of them, and three land rovers in the past. Then fecking life and kids and stuff ruined it.0 -
bennett_346 wrote:
If it is that's one expensive car. V8 or V12?lawman wrote:bennett_346 wrote:
What is it? Thought maybe an M1 at first because of the shark nose thing going on but i don't think it is.sheepsteeth wrote:i think the F40 is the best looking ferarri.
i feel pretty lucky to own the car i have always wanted (ive never been all that ambitious) it is so cool.
Looks like an 8 series, 835i?
I got the v8 version in 4.4 flavour.
there is a 5.0l version, a 4.0l and the 4.4l.
the 4.4 is available in the sport individual version meaning you get different seats, mirrors, skirts and bumpers as well as this is the only version which comes with the semi automatic box. all in all, i reckon it is the smartest overall choice. i thougth id regret not getting the v12 but the 4.4 is better looking, just as fast and a touch more economic (but you shouldnt worry about economy with a 4.4 V8 under the massive bonnet!!)0 -
12mpg instead of 10?sheepsteeth wrote:bennett_346 wrote:
If it is that's one expensive car. V8 or V12?lawman wrote:bennett_346 wrote:
What is it? Thought maybe an M1 at first because of the shark nose thing going on but i don't think it is.sheepsteeth wrote:i think the F40 is the best looking ferarri.
i feel pretty lucky to own the car i have always wanted (ive never been all that ambitious) it is so cool.
Looks like an 8 series, 835i?
I got the v8 version in 4.4 flavour.
there is a 5.0l version, a 4.0l and the 4.4l.
the 4.4 is available in the sport individual version meaning you get different seats, mirrors, skirts and bumpers as well as this is the only version which comes with the semi automatic box. all in all, i reckon it is the smartest overall choice. i thougth id regret not getting the v12 but the 4.4 is better looking, just as fast and a touch more economic (but you shouldnt worry about economy with a 4.4 V8 under the massive bonnet!!)
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The Rookie wrote:
12" wheels with 165's handled and rode a lot nicer than the 13s.rgliniany wrote:VWsurfbum wrote:anyways...... Mini Cooper S Works for me... (rover) or earlier.... not zee german kind.... wide arches, deseamed, 13x7 wheels, big bank of spotties... and flame red thanks...
I lead the team that did the engine management 'tune' (calibration in industry speak) for the twin injector cars (last ones made), I left when they threatened me with working on the Bini but did end up working on the Cooper S (Supercharged) via a later employer anyway!
Wouldn't go anywhere near a late Cooper, rust proofing was worse than a 1980's job.
I spent about 2 years building a 1430 5 speed with everything stripped out. Used to annoy stupid essex boys in GTis and XR3 by out running them through country lanes until the f**king sub frame sheared.Visit Clacton during the School holidays - it's like a never ending freak show.
Who are you calling inbred?0 -
97th choice wrote:
A thing of beauty, had two of them, and three land rovers in the past. Then ******* life and kids and stuff ruined it.
I love these range rovers. I think they are the best looking land rover or range rover ever. The new ones dont look anywhere near as appealing. Either these or an early defender.
Hate to be banging on about my uncle in here but he is a proper petrol head with many nice cars. Here is his range rover. Its a V8 and it sounds amazing! He says its properly slow though. Haha!
That boat on the back has a diesel engine from a Citroen ZX in the back, home made job. I get a ride on it every year when i go Cyprus 0 -
Range rovers of that era are sublime both in looks and engineering terms. I once knew a man who named his son Spencer because he owned several CSK model rangeys.0
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The new ones just get driven by footballers or other posh tw@s. (As a general stereo type). Thats why James May called it the "range rooney".
And why do rich people always buy Bentleys?0 -
Image. Same reason why people buy Priuses.GT-Arrowhead wrote:The new ones just get driven by footballers or other posh tw@s. (As a general stereo type). Thats why James May called it the "range rooney".
And why do rich people always buy Bentleys?0 -
Thats a whole other thread.bennett_346 wrote:
Image. Same reason why people buy Priuses.GT-Arrowhead wrote:The new ones just get driven by footballers or other posh tw@s. (As a general stereo type). Thats why James May called it the "range rooney".
And why do rich people always buy Bentleys?
If your rich, more likely to want comfort, if you dont buy a Rolls or a Bentley what else you gonna buy?
I must say the older i get the more i fancy a Rolls, but not one of those small ones, i like the Phantoms, but then i'd need someone to drive it for me, because obviously if i could afford one of those i could afford a few grand a year for a driver.
Now where's that lottery ticket?0 -
I know its an image and luxury sort of thing. But i know full well id rather spend all that money on something like a Ferrari 458. Something that sets you out from all the other rich people. And is cheaper to run. And is faster. And is smaller, which has its parking benefits. Oh, and its mostly like going to be red. So even better.
A Rolls would be a far better choice. At least they look nice, and have some sort of a character, with their more retro styling. If i were rich id still buy a supercar over either of the two though.0 -
A roller fair enough, a Bentley is a footballers car.VWsurfbum wrote:
Thats a whole other thread.bennett_346 wrote:
Image. Same reason why people buy Priuses.GT-Arrowhead wrote:The new ones just get driven by footballers or other posh tw@s. (As a general stereo type). Thats why James May called it the "range rooney".
And why do rich people always buy Bentleys?
If your rich, more likely to want comfort, if you dont buy a Rolls or a Bentley what else you gonna buy?
I must say the older i get the more i fancy a Rolls, but not one of those small ones, i like the Phantoms, but then i'd need someone to drive it for me, because obviously if i could afford one of those i could afford a few grand a year for a driver.
Now where's that lottery ticket?0 -
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That car is amazing, but this is the best onboard ive seen. Look at how much of a handful it is.
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Doesn't help that it was wet for the gt40...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dElFiQcLsp8 - now that would be a real handful. And what an awsome car.0 -
GT-Arrowhead wrote:I know its an image and luxury sort of thing. But i know full well id rather spend all that money on something like a Ferrari 458. Something that sets you out from all the other rich people. And is cheaper to run. And is faster. And is smaller, which has its parking benefits. Oh, and its mostly like going to be red. So even better.
A Rolls would be a far better choice. At least they look nice, and have some sort of a character, with their more retro styling. If i were rich id still buy a supercar over either of the two though.
Do what the wife's uncle did - get both
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Yeah thats why it was a handful...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAN73Im0WBQ That golf reminded me of this. The acceleration is mental.0 -
Not enough hot hatches in this thread, and as far as I'm concerned Ford are boss.
The Fiesta just looks nuts!!
Moving up the ladder slightly, I'd love an F-Type, without doubt the best looking and probably est sounding car on sale today
I would even settle for the V6s, don't need the V8, 375bhp will do just fine thanks!0 -
spongtastic wrote:The Rookie wrote:
12" wheels with 165's handled and rode a lot nicer than the 13s.rgliniany wrote:VWsurfbum wrote:anyways...... Mini Cooper S Works for me... (rover) or earlier.... not zee german kind.... wide arches, deseamed, 13x7 wheels, big bank of spotties... and flame red thanks...
I lead the team that did the engine management 'tune' (calibration in industry speak) for the twin injector cars (last ones made), I left when they threatened me with working on the Bini but did end up working on the Cooper S (Supercharged) via a later employer anyway!
Wouldn't go anywhere near a late Cooper, rust proofing was worse than a 1980's job.
I spent about 2 years building a 1430 5 speed with everything stripped out. Used to annoy stupid essex boys in GTis and XR3 by out running them through country lanes until the f**king sub frame sheared.
i like your style..... we had one of the last 250 John Cooper S Works off the line..... rust proofing was shoddy..... but the car could smoke XR2i's all day long...... 90bhp.... and a 5 speed box was a dream to drive.... awesome as an 18 year old.... (yes it was the parents car.... and yes i did buy my own after a while.... 1L nova :roll: what a come down!! )It's a boy , It's a boy , I Shouted Running Into The Street With Tears Running Down My Face.....
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See the problem there is by the time you can usually afford these things you cant fit in and out of them, when my dad first bought his Porsche it was funny to watch him try and get in and outGT-Arrowhead wrote:I know its an image and luxury sort of thing. But i know full well id rather spend all that money on something like a Ferrari 458. Something that sets you out from all the other rich people. And is cheaper to run. And is faster. And is smaller, which has its parking benefits. Oh, and its mostly like going to be red. So even better.
A Rolls would be a far better choice. At least they look nice, and have some sort of a character, with their more retro styling. If i were rich id still buy a supercar over either of the two though. When it was passed to me it was fine, but now i like my nice high 4x4. Not to say in the near future i wont be looking at another sports car like a Westfield or a more sensible Carrera 4s but depends on which way the winds blowing.
Another option i was thinking about was this, so i could still put the dog in, 4x4 for the lanes, and fast as fook.
But its not exactly a looker is it.0 -
I think if I had the money I'd buy a Motore Centralle R230 and have it made to look like a 1.2 pop.
That would scare the f*ckers at the lights.
Either that or resurrect the mid engined Panda project that's currently sitting in a mates barn.Visit Clacton during the School holidays - it's like a never ending freak show.
Who are you calling inbred?0
