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Preoptopus posted:Its honestly because none of my friends are car guys at all and I would really have no one to go with. Also Id be camping for sure. Jungle Pam is kind of goofy looking in today's world but goddamned if she's not hot. 
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Aug 23, 2012 21:06
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SpikeMcclane posted:Gilmore? Those.......loving.....rear........wheels Godda- Fucki- No, just.....gently caress it I'm going to bed.
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Boomerjinks posted:Someone finally built a replicar that matters. Nice car, Father! Thank you, rear end in a top hat.
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Sep 21, 2012 03:13
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slidebite posted:That GAU sounds like a mad dragon The first comment is great, too. quote:when the British shoot the Taliban ducks, when the Taliban shoots the British ducks. when the Americans shoot EVERYBODY DUCKS
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Oct 2, 2012 21:21
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88h88 posted:Apologies. I forgot about that rule. To be fair, Akira is a legit good movie that has achieved popularity outside of nerd circles. 
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Oct 5, 2012 19:03
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Crank driven, front mount superchargers with reversed cylinder heads were almost a thing back then. The superchargers more so.
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Oct 5, 2012 19:14
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Oct 5, 2012 19:48
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neckbeard posted:I've posted this SV1 before, but last time I saw it, it didn't have a Lotus Seven next to it This guy is AI as gently caress.
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Oct 6, 2012 06:36
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grover posted:It's almost funny to look at high performance supercars of the 80s and see how they compare to what we're driving now. I mean, when you consider that tire technology has improved dramatically over the last 30 years as well, I'm wondering if a 2013 V6 camry could drive off the dealer's lot and through a time portal and beat an early 80s Lamborghini around a track. To put this in perspective, I drive a 5,000 pound Dodge Ram and I would murder those cars at the dragstrip.
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Oct 13, 2012 13:03
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Oct 13, 2012 19:26
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Q_res posted:The silver one is an F40 Comp. too, that's some serious money in terms of cars. If he owns both, and both are real, that's 20% of the worlds stock of F40C's. I wonder if one (or both) are the two badged F40LM before the remaining 8 were built as C's. Or are they normal F40's rebuilt as LM/C's? Either way, it's a few million dollars. Each, probably. e- if I had to guess the blue one is a rebuilt F40 that he drives, the silver one being either an LM or C based on the fact that it still has plastic wrap on the seats. Seizure Meat fucked around with this message at 01:15 on Oct 18, 2012 |
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Oct 18, 2012 01:12
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Man, I love 80's Pro Street. 
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Oct 27, 2012 00:29
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Bucephalus posted:Rick Dobbertin Supercharger? Check. Twin turbos? Check. Nitrous? Check. Rear axle hard mounted to the chassis with no suspension? Check.
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Oct 27, 2012 04:11
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Preoptopus posted:
There are so many supercars nowadays that the segment has become pretty dull. 200mph, 10 or 11 seconds in the quarter mile, over 1g of turning.... so many cars can do this all now. Cars like the Vette and Viper get recognition because they are so cheap. while I'm starting to feel that the Porsches, Ferraris and Lamborghinis of the world are becoming a bit, I dunno, bland. You know what to expect out of them. Things like the Bugatti are exceptional because of the technology, but the Veyron is such a sterile, emotionless car that I just can't be excited about it outside of the numbers it puts down and the technical porn that's under its body. Pagani, though.... Pagani gets it. They totally understand what a supercar was originally meant to be. Sure, they are fast. Exceptionally fast. They are technically impressive, and they are exclusive. All of that you can get elsewhere, though. What they nail is the extravagance, the presence of a supercar. That interior is like a Swiss pocketwatch, it's exquisite, it's a literal work of art. Pagani makes works of art, emotional cars that require the owner or spectator to think about what they are viewing, or driving. It's more than just being fast or handling, it's more than being exclusive, or offering exclusive levels of performance at a price for the everyman. They are more "super" than almost any other supercar can lay claim to, and god do I love them for that. Devyl posted:The guy found the motor & engine on Ebay for $600! Also, it mounts to standard Dodge Ram motor mounts; and those motor mounts fit almost anything. The only problem is how BIG the motor is. The SRT Ram motor mounts are specifically designed for the SRT Rams. The whole chassis under an SRT Ram is noticeably different than a regular Ram is, you couldn't just buy a Viper V10 and slide it into a Hemi Rams engine bay. It's not that different, though, so you could modify a regular Ram quite easily to accept a V10. The V10 and 6 speed gearbox was only offered in the SRT-10 package, so all the crossmembers and such are different. Seizure Meat fucked around with this message at 21:22 on Nov 8, 2012 |
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Nov 8, 2012 21:16
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Devyl posted:Really? Because the guy building it said he used the v10 mounts from a 3/4 ton and they fit ok. Of course, fab from the mount to the chassis might require some work. The Viper V10 is nominally based on the earlier truck V10, but the Rams from 2003 forward which the SRT-10 was a part of never offered the V10 as an option outside of the SRT's. So yeah, engine to motor mount would work, but mount to chassis requires fabrication. IOwnCalculus posted:Every time someone posts the SRT10 Ram, I look and see that they've gotten even more ridiculously cheap on the used market. And then I look at the EPA number of "9 MPG Combined" and see why. When I got my Daytona, I considered an SRT because slightly used ones weren't much more. I decided against it because I wanted a 0 mile car once in my life, and I think I made the right choice because clean low mile Daytona's like mine is often sell for the same or more than a SRT-10. SRT-10's are the truck version of the SRT-4's in that they were beat to poo poo across the board. Daytonas were either used as work trucks and destroyed, or kept clean. So there are still desirable Daytonas out in the wild and their rarity is starting to make them somewhat collectible. YF19pilot posted:So, it's a sports car that also has luxury. A mix of the two without focusing on one at the detriment of the other. One could say the Pagani is a Grand Tourer? I'd imagine the ride quality and daily liveability of a Pagani is non-existent, so classifying them as a GT may be pushing it. They are exotic supercars in every sense, but more of an object of desire rather than a street car that is fun on a track. Seizure Meat fucked around with this message at 23:47 on Nov 8, 2012 |
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Nov 8, 2012 23:40
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Yeah, they aren't for everybody. The styling is questionable, but I think we can agree that the craftsmanship is amazing.
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Nov 9, 2012 00:26
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Preoptopus posted:Is that the TPMS light on? The key is on accessory, all the lights are on.
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Nov 9, 2012 01:53
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Every single one of those warning lights is the same as a Ford or GM car. Lots of companies use those, I don't know if it's a standardized thing or what.
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Nov 9, 2012 02:13
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XtaC posted:Nah mate, all Aussie right here! That looks like the same color as the Parnelli Jones Saleen from a few years ago.  e- also yes, the 302 badge on the fender is accurate, the engines in them are a stroked 4.6L. They only made 500, and I've driven about 6 of them. Parnelli autographed the dash in all 500. Seizure Meat fucked around with this message at 14:26 on Nov 10, 2012 |
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Nov 10, 2012 14:19
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Nov 13, 2012 00:40
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Flathead Fords in a tractor are A Thing, there's tons of youtube vids on them.
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Nov 13, 2012 01:05
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Hashal posted:Real beefed up tractors need a roll cage.  No cage, no helmet, no firesuit, output shaft right next to him. Yeah. Also, Cragars. On a tractor. Note fire extinguisher. Outlaw Mailman posted:One I found of dirt track legend Jack Hewitt This makes me unreasonably hard. Seizure Meat fucked around with this message at 01:44 on Nov 16, 2012 |
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Nov 16, 2012 01:31
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Backov posted:That was awesome. It's taken from a special they did at the Indianapolis 500. The driver was a "mystery driver" per the program, but in reality that's Tanner Foust. Black88GTA posted:OK, I know this can't be right but is that a big wall of subzzz in the back?? Radiator fans.
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Nov 18, 2012 22:22
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Black88GTA posted:Ah, ok then Yeah, I can see why you'd think that. Most of the trophy style trucks have midengine setups to balance weight. You wouldn't want to jump over 300 feet and be nose heavy. How'd he get under the lights? 
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Nov 19, 2012 01:11
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I was starting to think it was some sort of stunt / show truck hybrid. WORLD RECORD FOR LONG DISTANCE RAMP JUMP! SPONSORED BY KICKER!
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jonathan posted:The buggies/truggies do, the high dollar top tier trucks use a front engine rwd layout with a solid rear axle. The engine is set back slightly. This is a class restriction not a performance design decision. Really? I had thought that the trophies had swapped to MR by now. loving Tom Nelson, his videos led me astray! To be fair I've really lost touch with off road racing since the Mickey Thompson stuff ended.
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Nov 19, 2012 23:14
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Hopefully Robby Gordon's series is a hit because living in New York I don't get much Baja type coverage. e- just to contribute 
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Nov 19, 2012 23:52
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Das Volk posted:Here were a few interesting ones around town lately, I haven't taken any of the exotics in a while. AI as gently caress, take a picture of old 911, ignore newer Aston Martin in background.
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Nov 24, 2012 13:57
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Yeah but only idiots like ourselves know that.
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Nov 24, 2012 14:27
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This forum needs more Rat Fink IMO
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Nov 25, 2012 04:57
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They also don't use quasi-racist imagery to sell a Japanese car, or use made up stats like the much appreciated "0-50 acceleration". Dodge  e- oh god and they let USAC test it
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Nov 25, 2012 07:27
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As always, the guys at Hot Rod have you covered.
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Nov 27, 2012 00:25
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CatBus posted:That was awesome. I think the video captures their misery so much better than an article would have. They have a great YouTube channel, I don't think any of their videos disappoint.
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Nov 27, 2012 05:26
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Operating her drunk is probably a lot of fun, but if you do it enough times you or someone else is going to end up hurt.
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Dec 8, 2012 02:54
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I actually copied this post from the terrible thread reply box. It's hideous, but when I saw it in preview I said "nope, other thread". I bet it rides and sounds like farm equipment. e- all I know about it is the buy it now is $14,000 on OVE.com quote:1988 chevy pick custom built truck tribute to UNITED STATES AIR FORCE lots of time and money was put in to built this truck runs and drives great all trades welcome Seizure Meat fucked around with this message at 03:12 on Dec 8, 2012 |
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Dec 8, 2012 03:09
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KozmoNaut posted:I posted it in the Youtube thread as well, it's just completely awesome. Hot Rod and Hot Rod Deluxe are the only two magazines I still buy. Roadkill is awesome because they captured the feel of the magazine and put it to film. I just wish 90's era Car Craft had a show that good, Car Craft was basically AI in print form back then. "Hey we found this car in a junkyard, let's throw nitrous at it until it explodes"
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Seat Safety Switch posted:I picked up Hot Rod off a newsstand a few months ago solely because of Roadkill. Hot Rod Deluxe is where it's at. No really tech stuff, but tons of photo nostalgia and more gassers than you can shake a Moon tank at.
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I've been north of 100 many times in my young, dumb and full of Mountain Dew days, but the one that takes the cake is when I did it in my '70 Fairlane. About 2002, not registered, no power steering, four wheel drum brakes, and the plates from my 92 Accord hanging off of it. loving FLEW down the back roads without any knowledge of if the car would stay together. Never again, I have no idea what I was thinking. e- the fastest was a toss up of either pegged in my dad's Jag XJS V12 (he was driving) at probably 160mph, or my buddy's 355, tunnel rammed Vega doing likewise. The Vega was scary because at around 140 or so it started to generate lift, and he demonstrated this by sawing the wheel back and forth 
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