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Obviously a rare fossil demonstrating the evolutionary chain between the 288 and F40. From the "let's see if it goes faster if we cut a lot of holes in the body panels" years.
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xzzy posted:Obviously a rare fossil demonstrating the evolutionary chain between the 288 and F40. It's the 288 GTO Evo, but yes, that's essentially correct.
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GhostDog posted:Going from not knowing this exists... I see one of those in red about once a week when commuting. Every loving time, I immediately start looking for one when I get home. Dat front end. And dash. And biturbo reliability levels.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3An1XcXWoeA That quilted pimp red interior, complete with Nakamichi cassette deck 
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It's been a while since I've seen one of these up close, let alone had the chance to work on one that wasn't an over-abused poo poo-pile. It was relatively stock with the exception of a newer crate 350 engine and a fresh suspension overhaul. I still want one. 
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GhostDog posted:Going from not knowing this exists... These are the one car I'd like to see with a bagged suspension.
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GhostDog posted:Going from not knowing this exists...
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I've always wanted to ask: why are blowers so huge? Do they have carbs inside a pressurized manifold or something?
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DrakeriderCa posted:I've always wanted to ask: why are blowers so huge? Do they have carbs inside a pressurized manifold or something? Nah, they usually run draw-through carbs on top. That style blower just has two huge rotors in it:  They're originally for Detroit diesels; early hotrodders modified them to work on regular V8s, and the rest is history.
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Jay Leno drives a pretty badass little Rx3. Beautiful car really. https://youtu.be/rNsjQCBPUe0
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OptimusMatrix posted:Jay Leno drives a pretty badass little Rx3. Beautiful car really. Would love a mint, un-boganed RX3.  http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/ford/auction-942593890.htm Keep thinking these things are the last of the veeee aaaates maaate.. But not quite
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supermegaultra posted:Would love a mint, un-boganed RX3. Nice XB GT, too bad about the wheels. Those cars need wide tyres with tall sidewall to look good.
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supermegaultra posted:un-boganed RX3. Hahahahaha
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OptimusMatrix posted:Jay Leno drives a pretty badass little Rx3. Beautiful car really. I love these cars and this one is a beaut. Dude seems really cool too. *edit: also I have no details about this but I love it. 
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OptimusMatrix posted:Jay Leno drives a pretty badass little Rx3. Beautiful car really. Holy poo poo, that S 
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Raluek posted:They're originally for Detroit diesels; early hotrodders modified them to work on regular V8s, and the rest is history. Roots blowers were originally used for industrial (non-engine) applications, DD was just the first company to sell enough of them that they were readily available for hotrodders to do wonderful things with them. IIRC they weren't even the first 2-stroke to use a blower for scavenging.
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GhostDog posted:Going from not knowing this exists... 
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It's like a  80s-future Volvo 240.
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Adiabatic posted:Holy poo poo, that S My god it sounds glorious. What an awesome car.
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OptimusMatrix posted:My god it sounds glorious. What an awesome car. Literally shivers down my spine. Wow.
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Time to start putting bike engines in everything.
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Adiabatic posted:Holy poo poo, that S Holy poo poo 
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Root Bear posted:It's been a while since I've seen one of these up close, let alone had the chance to work on one that wasn't an over-abused poo poo-pile. It was relatively stock with the exception of a newer crate 350 engine and a fresh suspension overhaul. Holy crap that's clean. The last monte I touched we slapped a small block from an RV in it to replace the V6. I wish it was as clean as that. I wish any monte carlo around here was as clean as that.
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SouthsideSaint posted:Holy crap that's clean. The last monte I touched we slapped a small block from an RV in it to replace the V6. I wish it was as clean as that. I wish any monte carlo around here was as clean as that. No poo poo, right? Every single MCSS of that vintage I've seen (all in Illinois) have been rusted and beat to poo poo. There's a white one like that not too far from me and I've never seen it move in the 7 or so years I've lived here. Monster loving rust spot right in the middle of the back of the trunk lid, too.
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How could a Group B prototype have been escaping my attention for so long?!   Granted, it's a little obscure what with being the only product of a defunct Australian manufacturer... but drat! a reskinned, MR Alfasud with a 5 liter Holden V8  e: it seems they weren't aiming for Group B registration though? Maybe only in the beginning, when they were still using the Audi V6? hackbunny fucked around with this message at 22:40 on Sep 2, 2015 |
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Holy poo poo that rear spoiler. I legitimately love how it looks on there
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hackbunny posted:How could a Group B prototype have been escaping my attention for so long?! I think they were aiming for the Australian Improved Touring Car series, where pretty well anything goes (or did go) with that series.
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OptimusMatrix posted:Jay Leno drives a pretty badass little Rx3. Beautiful car really. hahaha Jay Leno posted:And how long do your seals last?
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Adiabatic posted:Holy poo poo, that S omfg I must have this
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Adiabatic posted:Holy poo poo, that S holy loving poo poo. I lovvvvvve that he stuck a CBR motor in there. Keeping it in the family. Edit: I wonder if you can shift it without the clutch? GnarlyCharlie4u fucked around with this message at 13:32 on Sep 3, 2015 |
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You Am I posted:I think they were aiming for the Australian Improved Touring Car series, where pretty well anything goes (or did go) with that series.
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Adiabatic posted:Holy poo poo, that S Holy poo poo that is incredible. From the noise to the look.
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Adiabatic posted:Holy poo poo, that S I wonder how the bike transmission stands up in a vehicle that is probably 4x heavier than a bike.
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Adiabatic posted:Holy poo poo, that S Those rear inboard shocks are awesome. I wonder if there's a build writeup somewhere, there's some good stuff going on in there. It basically seems like a CBR with a shaft drive adapter from a Dwarf or Legends car and some really interesting suspension work, Miata spindles, and a lot of tuning. Seat Safety Switch fucked around with this message at 21:01 on Sep 3, 2015 |
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dreesemonkey posted:I wonder how the bike transmission stands up in a vehicle that is probably 4x heavier than a bike. This was my big question. I love that thing in every way possible but it seems longevity would be an issue in this case.
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Maker Of Shoes posted:This was my big question. I love that thing in every way possible but it seems longevity would be an issue in this case. Why care about that when, much like menses in confined spaces, climbing into that thing is a tacit agreement that the life giving fluids that keep you both running are operating with synchronized watches waiting for Nick Cage to pop some green smoke INCHI DICKARI fucked around with this message at 21:20 on Sep 3, 2015 |
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