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Q_res posted:The timing would be about right for this to have been a potential engine for the 787B before they settled on the 4-rotor, wouldn't it? They had an article on jalopnik a few days ago about the weird poo poo Mazda did in the 80s and early 90s. I think that engine was developed for their new luxury line (think Lexus or Infiniti) that they were developing called Amanti or something. And yeah, that was the engine they were going to put in all those cars.
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# ? Dec 30, 2012 18:45 |
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He apparently made it round 20 laps this year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8InG6T9pxs
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# ? Dec 30, 2012 18:48 |
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spotted this on Skyline today. I love all the untouched bay-area bugs.
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# ? Dec 30, 2012 22:09 |
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Itzena posted:He apparently made it round 20 laps this year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8InG6T9pxs Gotta love the S-10 (?) outrunning the 944.
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# ? Dec 31, 2012 05:32 |
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General_Failure posted:I hope I didn't post this earlier and it's not technically a car but I thought it was cool. Took this pic last year or something like that. Reminds me of this (which originally came from SA, didn't it?)
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# ? Dec 31, 2012 12:12 |
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atomicthumbs posted:I'm not sure if this is awesome; someone who knows about widebody Mercedes(es) needs to confirm. I've had 2 real 2.3-16V's. This is not real. Could be decent in the right hands, but not a "real/desireable" 190E by any means.
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# ? Dec 31, 2012 12:39 |
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Budget Monty posted:I've had 2 real 2.3-16V's. This is not real. Could be decent in the right hands, but not a "real/desireable" 190E by any means. I don't think he was implying it was a 16v, since it had that Zender badge on the back.
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# ? Dec 31, 2012 12:44 |
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That'd be these guys: http://www.1000sel.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=35&Itemid=32 From the days in the 80s when tacking poo poo onto your car meant speed and class.
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# ? Dec 31, 2012 14:35 |
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Das Volk posted:From the days in the 80s when tacking poo poo onto your car meant speed and class. Yes, that's an Astra. Yes, it's FWD. Yes, it has 345-section rear tyres. Though occasionally such bodykits hide substance that deserves to be in this thread: http://www.stuttgart9.co.uk/forum/other-exotics/5850-dimma-cosworth-4x4-old-skool.html
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# ? Dec 31, 2012 14:50 |
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GentlemanofLeisure posted:They had an article on jalopnik a few days ago about the weird poo poo Mazda did in the 80s and early 90s. I think that engine was developed for their new luxury line (think Lexus or Infiniti) that they were developing called Amanti or something. And yeah, that was the engine they were going to put in all those cars. And that is why we were stuck with the piece of poo poo BP and FS-DE combination for so long in actual Mazda cars.
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# ? Dec 31, 2012 16:08 |
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Just learned an awesome thing in a book I got for Christmas: http://www.amazon.com/Quicksilver-F...rds=quicksilver About this car Porsche designed for Mercedes for a land speed record in 1939: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_T80 Where they designed mechanical traction control for it! quote:3. ANTI-SPIN CONTROL That's fuckin awesome! But I don't think they ever really built it, and they certainly never ran it, cause Hitler started doing some other stuff you've probably heard of.
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# ? Dec 31, 2012 17:32 |
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ultimateforce posted:And that is why we were stuck with the piece of poo poo BP and FS-DE combination for so long in actual Mazda cars. The FS is a huge pile of poo poo. The BP wasn't that bad. Sorry it's no SR20 for you, but it provides reliable fun for many years with great mod-ability. Now if only Mazda could build a transmission that would take piles of power...
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# ? Dec 31, 2012 17:38 |
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The SR isn't that great compared to anything Honda was making at the time. I don't know why you assume I am such a SR20 lover.
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# ? Dec 31, 2012 17:50 |
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Thought you were more of a Nissan fan in general since we don't normally see a lot of Mazdas at your place anymore.
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# ? Dec 31, 2012 18:11 |
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They are here in spirit.
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# ? Dec 31, 2012 18:45 |
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Sockington posted:The FS is a huge pile of poo poo. Second Gen RX7 Turbo II or Third Gen transmissions take~ 500hp without complaining. The last revision of the RX8 apparently has a 6spd that will take 400-500hp. Going to test this one here soon, a dog box/hks 6spd is outta the question for my budget.
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# ? Dec 31, 2012 21:26 |
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I am just hoping the T56 starts to get cheaper soon.
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# ? Dec 31, 2012 21:29 |
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InitialDave posted:
Holy poo poo
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# ? Jan 1, 2013 01:23 |
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toaster_pastry posted:spotted this on Skyline today. I love all the untouched bay-area bugs. OT: Have they fixed the road up there yet? Last I heard it was ripped up and covered in gravel. (Between 9 and Alice's) Edit: Yeah, still messed up. Aurune fucked around with this message at 05:23 on Jan 2, 2013 |
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InitialDave posted:The 90s weren't much better: That's an 80s model too isn't it?
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# ? Jan 1, 2013 03:29 |
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dissss posted:That's an 80s model too isn't it?
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# ? Jan 2, 2013 00:06 |
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I took a nice photo of a nice car and just thought I would share it with you all.
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# ? Jan 2, 2013 03:27 |
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Anybody knows what this car is? I like it.
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# ? Jan 2, 2013 18:11 |
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Facel Vega HK500.
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beedeebee posted:Anybody knows what this car is? I like it. It's a Facel Vega. Possibly a HK500. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facel [Edit] Dammit
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# ? Jan 2, 2013 18:19 |
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beedeebee posted:Anybody knows what this car is? I like it. Facel Vega. A French car with a Chrysler V8. The one in the background is a Lancia Fulvia. E: Beaten. Twice.
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# ? Jan 2, 2013 18:19 |
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I'm being out AI'd by some new person at work. Yesterday they drove an old ratty VW Rabbit diesel with a bale of hay in the back, today this: I'm feeling very inadequate here.
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# ? Jan 3, 2013 17:53 |
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hiddenmovement posted:
That's a great looking example - how's a car like that play over in Australia? I guess out West you fit right in
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# ? Jan 3, 2013 19:14 |
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rear end in a top hat Bicycle posted:I'm being out AI'd by some new person at work. Yesterday they drove an old ratty VW Rabbit diesel with a bale of hay in the back, today this: A Grumman mail truck, stripped down to bare aluminum like the canoes, is my dad's dream vehicle. That's awesome.
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rear end in a top hat Bicycle posted:I'm being out AI'd by some new person at work. Yesterday they drove an old ratty VW Rabbit diesel with a bale of hay in the back, today this: I'm trying to place those wheels - Ford Thunderbird?
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# ? Jan 3, 2013 21:37 |
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Das Volk posted:That's a great looking example - how's a car like that play over in Australia? I guess out West you fit right in There's actually quite a lot of LHD cars getting around Brisbane. A guy around the corner from my work has a few and their always parked on the road. Has a Coupe De Ville, an old Falcon and some massive ute. Can't remember what its called but basically one of those land barges with the huge trunks but looks like its had the back seats removed, the rear window moved all the way up to the drivers and a massive massive bed in the back. It has to be at least 4m long, I reckon I could park my S15 in it if it had ramps up to the back. I see a ton of LHD Mustangs driving around as well.
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# ? Jan 3, 2013 21:46 |
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amenenema posted:I'm trying to place those wheels - Ford Thunderbird?
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# ? Jan 3, 2013 21:52 |
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Puddin posted:There's actually quite a lot of LHD cars getting around Brisbane. The El Camino? Mustangs are pretty common here in London as well, the Arabs here love em.
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# ? Jan 3, 2013 22:36 |
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Not really a fan of STAX, but I'll give this guy a pass. I almost couldn't get a picture without getting out of my car, I was too low and he was too high :p
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# ? Jan 4, 2013 01:12 |
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Das Volk posted:The El Camino? Mustangs are pretty common here in London as well, the Arabs here love em. It could be a late 70's Elky, but the late 70's Ranchero was even bigger.
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# ? Jan 4, 2013 01:38 |
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VikingSkull posted:It could be a late 70's Elky, but the late 70's Ranchero was even bigger. I think they might be talking about one of those ridiculous utes made from Caddys etc. for funerals. Flower cars or something like that?
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# ? Jan 4, 2013 01:54 |
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FuzzKill posted:Not really a fan of STAX, but I'll give this guy a pass. People who hate the Prius are stupid and should rethink their position.
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# ? Jan 4, 2013 01:54 |
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ultimateforce posted:People who hate the Prius are stupid and should rethink their position. I hate the Prius. But I also hate this truck. I'm so confused.
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# ? Jan 4, 2013 01:55 |
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In my opinion, the Prius is a great car if you want an appliance. It is not a great car if you enjoy driving cars. After driving one, I understand why people are always driving slowly in front of me in them, it's because the car begs you to drive it slowly.
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# ? Jan 4, 2013 01:59 |
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Lightbulb Out posted:In my opinion, the Prius is a great car if you want an appliance. Can it make toast?
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