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Aug 31, 2013 23:33
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And it's not a 959 - it's a 911 Carrera. Bonus: dude is a proctologist, which seems about right for a Porsche owner.  Article on him: http://www.velocetoday.com/safari-time-for-the-doc/ quote:I could see why Erik got the nickname Crazy Doc when he wanted to demonstrate the special advantages of his heavy duty Michelin tires with special metal inlays. Doing around 60 mph on a country road he suddenly swerved at right angle directly into a tough kerb marking the footpath. A tremendous jolt, yet nothing happened. No damage done to the steering or the suspension Isnt it fantastic what tremendous shocks these tires can absorb? Any other car would have turned over! Incredible, isnt it? Seat Safety Switch fucked around with this message at 23:51 on Aug 31, 2013 |
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Aug 31, 2013 23:47
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I was out on a motorcycle ride and saw a car show in progress. Here are some highlights:              Sweet Studebaker Champion:     
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Sep 1, 2013 02:27
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Radiator in the trunk cause there wasn't room after they slammed a V16 in there? That's goddamn amazing. article wasn't there until the edit 
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Sep 1, 2013 02:32
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Holy. loving.  .
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Sep 1, 2013 04:26
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Sep 1, 2013 04:42
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I really want to hear that thing on a top speed run.
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Sep 1, 2013 06:09
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I was driving tonight to go babysit my baby sisters for my mom tonight, and as I was traveling US 301, I encountered one of these  I'm not sure if this picture is EXACTLY the right model, the body is right, but the one I saw had Shelby heraldry all over it. I really wish I had the opportunity to take a photo of it, it was set up for drag racing, massive rear tires and all, but the guy was just cruising. I caught up to him and even though my ancient Impala could never even dream of holding a candle to that animal, he obliged me with a drag race for a mile just so I could see the thing run. I had never see a Viper in real life before, but after seeing and hearing that one, I'm a convert. It was bonerific. I'm glad Dodge still makes killer performance cars. [edit] As an aside, for those of you who remember my brief thread that died out, I still have the 63 Impala, just keeping it alive for now. It's my daily driver now, from home to school, and in the last couple months I've put about 2000 miles on it. Odometer is now sitting at 46,045 miles. Other than a stubborn rear main leak and a dire need for replacement exhaust heads, the engine is running well. 11BulletCatcher fucked around with this message at 07:15 on Sep 1, 2013 |
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Sep 1, 2013 07:09
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11BulletCatcher posted:[edit] As an aside, for those of you who remember my brief thread that died out, I still have the 63 Impala, just keeping it alive for now. It's my daily driver now, from home to school, and in the last couple months I've put about 2000 miles on it. Odometer is now sitting at 46,045 miles. Other than a stubborn rear main leak and a dire need for replacement exhaust heads, the engine is running well. Glad to hear a classic is getting some use, mind throwing another picture up? Also, seeing that mental 7 reminded me, has anyone seen pictures of a prototype 7 touring? I don't know whether it's just wishful thinking but I'm sure I remember one floating around.
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Sep 1, 2013 08:22
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Well fuckadoodledoo. Double post.
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Sep 1, 2013 08:22
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I wonder why Audi dont get involved back in WRC? Take a 5cyl turbo TT-RS, Strip it out cage it and throw it into the fray. Would scare the poo poo out of a few manufacturers who remember the Group B days!
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Sep 1, 2013 08:25
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Ferremit posted:I wonder why Audi dont get involved back in WRC? Take a 5cyl turbo TT-RS, Strip it out cage it and throw it into the fray. Would scare the poo poo out of a few manufacturers who remember the Group B days! Doesn't the engine have to be a 2.0lt four in WRC these days?
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Sep 1, 2013 09:42
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1.6L turbo'd. Just slap a snail on this puppy and you're good to go. 
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Sep 1, 2013 09:59
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Ferremit posted:I wonder why Audi dont get involved back in WRC? Take a 5cyl turbo TT-RS, Strip it out cage it and throw it into the fray. Would scare the poo poo out of a few manufacturers who remember the Group B days! If I remember correctly, the powers that be (were) at Audi/VAG during the 80's had no intention of staying in WRC. It was literally one huge publicity stunt to gain attention and advertise their Quattro system. The people actually running the WRC project wanted to Audi to stay in, but knew the corporate culture, which is why the Group S prototype was built as much in secret from the competition as it was from the bosses. But, seeing as there's already a VW in WRC, and Audi is still going to LeMans, I doubt you'll see another Audi in WRC anytime soon.
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Sep 1, 2013 14:13
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YF19pilot posted:If I remember correctly, the powers that be (were) at Audi/VAG during the 80's had no intention of staying in WRC. It was literally one huge publicity stunt to gain attention and advertise their Quattro system. The people actually running the WRC project wanted to Audi to stay in, but knew the corporate culture, which is why the Group S prototype was built as much in secret from the competition as it was from the bosses. Also, at the time Audi dominated rallying with Quattro. The downside being that the engine was completely forward of the front wheels and the cars understeered very badly. When other manufacturers turned to 4-wheel-drive with rear-engined cars the Audis lost their advantage and couldn't match the handling of the other cars. Quattro GmbH actually built Sport Quattro S2s that were 4-wheel-drive and rear-engined to match the competition, but Ferdinand Peich heard of this and demanded the project was stopped and scrapped. Audi couldn't be seen to say that their front-engine Quattro system was inferior to rear-engined cars. They withdrew from rallying to prevent damage to the Quattro brand. I'll try find the articles on the S2, it's fascinating. It was pre-Group S, the S2 prototypes were dismantled, and little is known about the entire project.
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Sep 1, 2013 14:30
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Sep 1, 2013 22:41
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So they're actually going to make Phantasm V?
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Sep 1, 2013 22:44
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All that is going through my head is "Boy, you are about to enter a world of pain"
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Sep 1, 2013 23:40
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This Caddy might possibly be the coolest Caddy ever and screw a CTS-V. More info here. http://bangshift.com/blog/car-feature-the-176mph-lsr-1970-cadillac-coupe-de-kill-caddy-powered-and-homebuilt.html 
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Sep 1, 2013 23:54
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Stanced cars go in the other thread.
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Sep 2, 2013 00:19
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I thought stanced meant silly camber and such? That monster is just bagged and dumped and totally in the right thread considering it runs 1/4 mile in 10.9@127mph and weighs as much as my house.
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Sep 2, 2013 00:43
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I love that bonnet mechanism. Is that standard on the base car, or something they've done? Edit: Drove up the A15 today, so of course had to get a quick shot of the XM607 Vulcan. 
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Sep 2, 2013 00:49
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OptimusMatrix posted:This Caddy might possibly be the coolest Caddy ever and screw a CTS-V. More info here. God drat, that's a big turbo.
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Sep 2, 2013 00:51
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14 INCH DETECTIVE posted:Stanced cars go in the other thread. No its in the right thread, that thing is amazing
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Sep 2, 2013 01:33
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OptimusMatrix posted:screw a CTS-V Lets not say things we can't take back!  That Caddy is pretty sick though, christ almighty.
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Sep 2, 2013 02:46
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I mean, I get that it's (
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Sep 2, 2013 02:48
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Coasterphreak posted:I mean, I get that it's ( Looks like if one of the pods from 2001 got tossed into the Alien franchise.
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Sep 2, 2013 03:01
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14 INCH DETECTIVE posted:Stanced cars go in the other thread. I request a one-time exemption because of the following points: quote:Sean bought the car from a junkyard in Ohio where it had been sitting out front for ages. The vehicle had been set on fire at some point and the interior was completely charred. quote:This whole car is just a series of bad decisions, the self effacing Mote told us during the time we chatted him up. He loves to take cracks at himself and his abilities, but theres major irony in that. He built this car, like all of it. The cage? Sean. The fiberglass hood and front bumper? Made them with friends. Turbo plumbing? Hand fabricated by him. Mustang Fox-body adapted front suspension? That too.
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Sep 2, 2013 04:01
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Sorry, it was like shooting fish in a barrel and I couldn't resist myself 
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Sep 2, 2013 04:10
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It isn't really stanced anyway, it's low for aero/stability, which is actually cool.
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Sep 2, 2013 04:41
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Mooseykins posted:God drat, that's a big turbo. Big turbo, you say? 
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Sep 2, 2013 05:02
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Coasterphreak posted:I mean, I get that it's ( If there was a giant explosion behind it, I'd say Michael Bay movie prop.
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Sep 2, 2013 05:16
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One my of my favorite cars, seemed well taken care of:
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Sep 2, 2013 21:50
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T1g4h posted:Haha, I'll see about getting some pictures of it and posting them up when all is said and done. We've actually got a few cool trucks, including a new F550 rescue with a remote nozzle, foam tank, etc. And yeah, DRMO program is great - remember that your department can't sell the trucks to anyone, if they aren't needed anymore they go back to DRMO which then puts them up for auction on govliquidation/GSA etc as they would have if they hadn't gone to you guys. Giblet Plus! posted:i think the M916A3 is better Automatic, but that is a burly loving engine. 1450 pound feet and 430hp?! 
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Sep 2, 2013 22:15
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El Laucha posted:One my of my favorite cars, seemed well taken care of: I'm not usually a supercar guy but Chris Harris's updates on his 512TR (which is getting used properly, unlike a lot) have been making me fall in love with them. http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=28180
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Sep 2, 2013 22:43
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In getting ideas for my impending Subaru project, I found a thing.   
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Sep 3, 2013 01:57
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Preoptopus posted:In getting ideas for my impending Subaru project, I found a thing. It's the Australian version of the American redneck pickup stereotype. Instead of lifted hillbilly trucks with light bars it's lowered bogan utes with roobars. That vt (I think) is particularly terrible).
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Sep 3, 2013 02:15
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Ah...Australia. It's exactly what the US would be like if we hadn't won the revolutionary war.
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Sep 3, 2013 02:59
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It's important to show your alcohol/footwear/clothing allegiance too
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Sep 3, 2013 03:00
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