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Coleridge49 posted:"I drive like a Cullen" with bonus rear window tramp stamp of a butterfly and flowers. Content: 
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Zeether posted:Saw that stupid Cullen sticker on a car in the UCF parking garage this week. How many Twilight fans even exist now? eeeeeehhhhhhhhh different wheels other thread. so close.
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Dec 12, 2014 22:50
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The presence of a trailer hitch makes me worry that you'd need more than wheels and tires to bring that Z back to earth.
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Dec 12, 2014 22:53
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IOwnCalculus posted:The presence of a trailer hitch makes me worry that you'd need more than wheels and tires to bring that Z back to earth. It's always a
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Dec 12, 2014 22:56
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 This Camaro is basically a red neck mobile, and looks like every other lovely 2nd gen you have ever seen. Except it has a stupid loving truck motor, and he wants more than you'd pay for a year old 5.0 or new Camaro. $$$$$$$INVESTEDDDDDDD
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Dec 12, 2014 23:13
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The racing cam squeezes out an astounding sub-300 horsepower out of 5.7 liters. What a steal!
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Dec 12, 2014 23:27
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Haha "298 hp!" from a 1991 "Vortek". The Vortec didn't start until 1996. I bet my beater Impala is faster. Also, it's pretty amusing how differently y'all are reacting to someone getting merged into and causing an accident in a car, versus someone getting merged into and causing an accident on a bike.
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Dec 12, 2014 23:31
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Raluek posted:Also, it's pretty amusing how differently y'all are reacting to someone getting merged into and causing an accident in a car, versus someone getting merged into and causing an accident on a bike.
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Dec 12, 2014 23:36
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InitialDave posted:The basic mentality, that bikes are somehow not just another type of vehicle on the road, is the root cause for a huge amount of the problem on both sides. Which is made even worse by "bike lanes".
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Dec 13, 2014 00:18
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From my experience "Original Paint" usually means clear coat peeling off the car.
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Dec 13, 2014 00:22
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Dec 13, 2014 00:29
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I think its hilarious they think that anyone other than old people who never got anything more than a motorcycle licence would be interested in buying one of these. I had a look on their website and the absolute dirt cheapest model they do is this shitbucket.  Its impossible to find out from the website how much this would cost in the UK, and the UK is usually more expensive but a straight conversion would be £7899. So what else can you get for around that price? Ford Ka - £8945  Ford Fiesta - £9995  Volkswagen Up - 8765  Peugeot 108 - £8245  Thats just the tip of the iceberg, almost every European manufacturer has a small, cheap and efficient hatchback that you could get brand new for a similar price as one of these Aixam shitboxes. Admittedly they are a bit more money but for that extra cash you get the added peace of mind that you won't feel embarrassed every time you go out for a drive, and that won't die a horrible death in a minor collision. This just takes the piss though.  Keep in mind this has a top speed of 28mph. EDIT - Should point out all these cars are barebones and have no additional options selected, including the Aixams. Lord Ludikrous fucked around with this message at 01:21 on Dec 13, 2014 |
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Dec 13, 2014 01:13
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iwentdoodie posted:Which is made even worse by "bike lanes". I rode my bike in bike lanes today and wasn't even killed!
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Dec 13, 2014 01:18
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Ludicro posted:I think its hilarious they think that anyone other than old people who never got anything more than a motorcycle licence would be interested in buying one of these. I had a look on their website and the absolute dirt cheapest model they do is this shitbucket. Looking forward to going into the back of one of these at 70mph. People take bikes on the A46 (a 70mph road) which is insane enough (yet perfectly legal) They at least go down the hard shoulder, these things won't.
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Dec 13, 2014 01:24
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freelop posted:Looking forward to going into the back of one of these at 70mph. I wouldn't worry too much, the quadricycle will be utterly demolished killing its occupants whilst your car with its crumple zones and NCAP tested design will keep you well protected. I have noticed however that the most expensive one I linked was an electric model, so heres the most expensive combustion engine model.  £13611 in total. For shits and giggles I went onto Fiat's website and and customised a Fiat 500 that would be cheaper than the Aixam Coupe GTi.  So for £346 less you get a much more powerful engine, four seats, leather interior, automatic climate control, and overall a much more stylish and enjoyable vehicle. They seriously want to market this thing to teenagers but have made it so expensive and so uncool that no one will go for it.
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Dec 13, 2014 01:48
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Ludicro posted:I wouldn't worry too much, the quadricycle will be utterly demolished killing its occupants whilst your car with its crumple zones and NCAP tested design will keep you well protected. Are those people even aware other cars exist, with motors? It'd be one thing if cars were not at all invented and we just had nothing but motorbikes and then BAM! They put FOUR wheels on a motorbike and give it a ridiculous price because people "will want this". Aw hell who are we kidding, I bet people have bought those cars thinking its a great idea.
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Dec 13, 2014 02:19
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Ringo Star Get posted:Are those people even aware other cars exist, with motors? It'd be one thing if cars were not at all invented and we just had nothing but motorbikes and then BAM! They put FOUR wheels on a motorbike and give it a ridiculous price because people "will want this". I'm thinking that insurance in the U.K.being outrageously expensive had something to do with it.
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Dec 13, 2014 02:23
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Wasabi the J posted:I'm thinking that insurance in the U.K.being outrageously expensive had something to do with it. http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/euroncap/euroncap-quadricycle-test.html
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Dec 13, 2014 03:16
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The only possible market I could think of for that would be rich kids who aren't old enough to have a license to drive a real car. I mean, mopeds aren't exactly popular outside of 13-15 year old kids here in the US for the same reason - until you turn 16 you can't drive a real car solo, and a lovely underpowered bike that can do ~30 MPH downhill with a stiff tailwind gives you more options than a pedal bike or walking.
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Dec 13, 2014 03:42
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 This is just a step below getting a bad tattoo.
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Dec 13, 2014 07:09
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InitialDave posted:The basic mentality, that bikes are somehow not just another type of vehicle on the road, is the root cause for a huge amount of the problem on both sides. It wouldn't be so hard to treat them as another type of vehicle if it wasn't for the fact that most bicycle riders have absolutely zero regard for the rules of the road and the majority of cops are neither willing nor able (really; what cop is going to chase a bike that jumps a curb and books it down the sidewalk down an alley?) to ticket riders.
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Dec 13, 2014 07:16
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Raluek posted:Haha "298 hp!" from a 1991 "Vortek". The Vortec didn't start until 1996. I bet my beater Impala is faster. I don't think this is true.
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Dec 13, 2014 09:47
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Ringo Star Get posted:Are those people even aware other cars exist, with motors? It'd be one thing if cars were not at all invented and we just had nothing but motorbikes and then BAM! They put FOUR wheels on a motorbike and give it a ridiculous price because people "will want this". I think the segment they are targeting does exist, at least from a demographic perspective despite being very small, but they have basically priced themselves out of that market. As mentioned before, I have seen exactly one of these things in the wild, and its someone who works at the same place I do. He's in his early 50s, only has a moped/motorcycle licence (not sure which one), basically the type who a couple of decades back would have driven a Reliant Robin or something like that. Geoj posted:The only possible market I could think of for that would be rich kids who aren't old enough to have a license to drive a real car. Rich kids with parents who have more money than sense maybe, I imagine most people would decide to make do with a scooter for a year and then get a real car. Anyone who isn't rich would go with a much cheaper moped, or would simply wait until they could get a car. Plus with youngsters the cool factor is always important, most young men would rather drive a worn out Mk 4 Golf than a new Nissan Micra, and the Aixam is the definition of horrid plastic uncoolness. Whats even more ridiculous is I've been looking at brand new vehicles, if we delve into the approved used market that £13611 gets you a very long way. This isn't taking into consideration used Aixams, but good luck finding one of those. So what could I get for the price of a Aixam Coupe GTi?    I also looked at the page that the picture Revmoo posted came from and its pretty delusional in its own way. http://www.sourcewire.com/news/76046/new-rules-kick-in-for-teen-machine#.VIv74Xvp_F0 They want youngsters to drive these in rural areas, where typical speed limits outside of villages are 60mph. In a vehicle that tops out at 28mph, nope not dangerous at all.  Seems the old "slow always = safe" is rearing its head again.Also the insurance for one of these things for a 16/17 year old is like £2000.
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Dec 13, 2014 09:52
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Ludicro posted:Also the insurance for one of these things for a 16/17 year old is like £2000. I dunno how recently you were 16 but that's like the bottom end of the price range for anything. Guess how much it cost 17 year old me to insure a 1.0L one of these:  £2,300 in 2007 money. *E* And that was in a sleepy part of Sussex at the time. Car insurance is terrible car stuff. 
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Dec 13, 2014 10:01
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Baller Witness Bro posted:I don't think this is true. Maybe you're trying to trap me with how the name Vortec existed before that; if so you're right and I should rephrase what I said. The L31 Vortec 5700 was introduced in model year 1996. While true that they were making V6s or whatever before that with the Vortec name, the engine (and heads associated with it) that people generally refer to as a "Vortec 350" did not exist in 1991.
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Dec 13, 2014 10:12
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jammyozzy posted:I dunno how recently you were 16 but that's like the bottom end of the price range for anything. Guess how much it cost 17 year old me to insure a 1.0L one of these: Yeah, but you had what appears to be a quite respectable Volkswagen Polo. How much did the car cost you? I imagine it was less than the £7899 asking price of the quadricycle, and you would be in a safer vehicle capable of doing more than 28mph. What gets me is that I can sort of seeing these things making sense in big cities like London, but that article I linked to babbles on about them being great in rural areas. Thats the last loving place anything like that should be, especially as on any 60mph road they will create a tailback and elevated risk of an accident as people get more pissed off and take bigger risks trying to overtake them. Funnily enough I didn't learn to drive at 17 because I didn't need a car and the insurance was too expensive, and then I got complacent after that. Started learning to drive October last year, passed my test in January this year, got my car in Feburary at the ripe old age of 26. Once you go into the 25+ age bracket insurance costs just plunge, although not doing it sooner is still one of my biggest regrets. Lord Ludikrous fucked around with this message at 10:34 on Dec 13, 2014 |
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Dec 13, 2014 10:31
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In my experience the English countryside is so clogged full of slow-rear end tractors and other agricultural implements that some terrible faux-cars are hardly going to make a difference. Doesn't make them any less terrible car stuff though, especially at those prices - guess it's the whole Reliant Robin thing all over again
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Dec 13, 2014 10:36
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There's a geezer on my road drives an aixim, you can always hear out coming. In addition there's two young lads around this area that drive robins, one yellow with stripes, the other flat black. Both lowered (how? ) with stupid exhausts.
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Dec 13, 2014 14:52
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Cakefool posted:There's a geezer on my road drives an aixim, you can always hear out coming. In addition there's two young lads around this area that drive robins, one yellow with stripes, the other flat black. Both lowered (how? I think we're gonna need photographic evidence of these stanced Robins.
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Dec 13, 2014 16:13
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Raluek posted:Maybe you're trying to trap me with how the name Vortec existed before that; if so you're right and I should rephrase what I said. The L31 Vortec 5700 was introduced in model year 1996. While true that they were making V6s or whatever before that with the Vortec name, the engine (and heads associated with it) that people generally refer to as a "Vortec 350" did not exist in 1991. I just don't get why these guys do motor swaps with such poo poo engines. Of all the small blocks available, why would you do that to yourself? Hell, even the TPI 350 would be better. If nothing else because that intake looks badass.
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Dec 13, 2014 18:35
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Baller Witness Bro posted:I don't think this is true. You're right. 198 HP is probably more like it.
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Dec 13, 2014 20:14
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 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAND-ROVER-FREELANDER-TD4-GS-AUTO-No-Reserve-99p-ITS-HORRID-/191440990845
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Dec 13, 2014 20:22
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A month later it breaks down again and the buyer screams at the seller demanding a refund.
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Dec 13, 2014 20:40
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veedubfreak posted:Curious but with as many cyclists are there seem to be in here. What happens if you manage to ram your bike into an open door and pretty much destroy it. Can you use any sort of insurance for it? Renters or homeowners insurance in CA will at least cover property damage caused by you. Source: buddy of mine hit a parked car like a moron.
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Dec 13, 2014 21:38
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iwentdoodie posted:I just don't get why these guys do motor swaps with such poo poo engines. Of all the small blocks available, why would you do that to yourself? You will be horrified to know that someone locally pulled the AMC V8 out of a Javelin and replaced it with a 305.
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Dec 14, 2014 01:12
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When a car or bike hits an open door it's generally the fault of the person who opened it.
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Dec 14, 2014 01:18
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Ringo Star Get posted:Are those people even aware other cars exist, with motors? It'd be one thing if cars were not at all invented and we just had nothing but motorbikes and then BAM! They put FOUR wheels on a motorbike and give it a ridiculous price because people "will want this". Saying this just insults motorbikes.
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Dec 14, 2014 05:00
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Raluek posted:You will be horrified to know that someone locally pulled the AMC V8 out of a Javelin and replaced it with a 305.  WHY
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The bag is full of intermediate shaft bearing kits and Carmax warranty paperwork.
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