My first V8 (well one just like it).
http://www.allford.net.au/Ford%20XC%...%20%282%29.JPG
Max's version.
http://www.madmaxmovies.com/cars/mad...ceptorSide.jpg
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My first V8 (well one just like it).
http://www.allford.net.au/Ford%20XC%...%20%282%29.JPG
Max's version.
http://www.madmaxmovies.com/cars/mad...ceptorSide.jpg
*humps car*
I will always regret selling that car... :(
I should hope so too! Stunning car.Quote:
Originally Posted by termite
Heh. You Aussies love your V8s :p
That's a v nice example termite.
Vauxhall/Opel/GM brought an Aussie V8 to the UK - the Monaro - muscle power and great fun for an absolute pittance. Must be a blast to drive.
The original Monaro's were kind of the arch enemies of the Ford Cobra (or GT or any Ford really :)) but they were a good example of "Aussie" muscle cars.Quote:
Originally Posted by Timbuk2
Another scene from Mad Max - 2 Ford Falcons and one Holden Monaro....the Monaro loses...:D
http://www.themotorreport.com.au/wp-...special-01.jpg
Of course the new Monaro's are something very different but of course all cars are.
So that brings me to my bike. :)
And car. :)
Neither of which is meant to get you anywhere at record speeds but both will get me almost anywhere I want to be. :D
My first 3 cars where 4 bangers :( The 240SX was a heavy as shit cast iron block. The delSol Si had a lighter eninge that was a quicker to respond, but shorter on the horsepower. My current 2.4 Saturn Ion has the tuned 2.4 you would find in the Solstice and Sky. Combined with the CVVT transmission, its an absolute blast to drive when its being pushed, but corning on this FWD platform feels like I'm skipping across the pavement. Its the only car I've gotten the speedometer needle to tap out on.
Its depressing that my first V6 is in a minivan with slow as syrup automatic tranny. :(
Have you seen Eric Bana's film "Love the beast"?Quote:
Originally Posted by termite
It's about him and his obsession with his Ford Falcon. It's actually a great movie if you're into cars like that.
Actually I meant to see it and never got around to it - makes me feel a bit sick when he crashes it though, that part I did see on Top Gear.Quote:
Originally Posted by xaero1
I'm test driving a Civic Type S tomorrow, i'm expecting a good drive with limited visibility out of the rear and a firm ride (nothing can be as firm as my Ford!). I am however, looking forward to it and i might try and see if the dealer will let me drive it alone.
Unlikely you'll get to drive it alone. You'll just twoc it you li'l toerag.
If I were you, I'd go for the older Type R. A much better drive - a li'l bit quicker - and doesn't look like something that was dreamed-up by the designers from Buck Rogers. :bulb:
Should be able to pick up a bargain ...
Older Type R
http://www.bodymechstoke.co.uk/galle...vic-typer2.jpg
I'm sure they'd let me if i asked, i'd probably have to sign a insurance form like i did when i took one of their motorbikes out. I'll find out tomorrow for certain.
As for the Type R, i'm not a fan of the older style cars and i actually like the newer ones (especially the interior!). Plus the Type S has a little poke which will satisfy my needs while supplying me with a good MPG rate. They are styled practically the same as well.
Is the Type S a step up from a standard Civic then? Comes with a few extras and the like?
You looking for a diesel? 2.0l ?
Exterior isn't my cuppa, too sci-fi-esque, but whatever floats ya boat ... :o
http://www.speedheads.de/artikelbild...ivicTypeS1.jpg
Yeah, the Type S is basically the teaser for the Type R. The Type S and R are the only 3 door cars in the line up (another reason why i'm looking as i want a 3 door).Quote:
Originally Posted by Timbuk2
Type S comes in either a 1.8 petrol or a 2.2 diesel. The Diesel has slightly better performance apparently!
Exterior is different, hence why i like it and the same for the interior. When i sat in one in the showroom i absolutely loved it but i didn't want to commit to anything when i might hate driving it.
My current car: 2010 Camaro. 3.6L V6, 304HP (but Chevy is now claiming 312). Paired with a 6 Speed manual.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._1164873_n.jpg
With a '69 Z28:
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._1453997_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._6423206_n.jpg
Nice rim choice :up:
I know the challenger comes in 3rd place everytime there is a muscle car comparo, but its still my top choice. Now that the base V6 Ford is a true muscle car, and camaro seems willing to respond, I hope Chrysler steps it up a notch for the 2011/2012 model year. I wouldn't mind one in furious fuchsia (even if they are limited to this year).
Still not decided if I want to trade in the Saturn as soon as its paid off, or if I should hold on to it so Brent can learn to drive in it.
http://image3.examiner.com/images/bl...hsiacouple.jpg
Rtoups, i officially hate you, with a passion. :mad:
(Jealousy is an ugly thing)
:eek:
.... the fuck...?
Sebastien Buemi during free practice in China ...
:bulb:
That's horrific. I would have fainted from fear.
Toro Rosso engineers are blaming it on the front-right upright. They were using a new design, and when the right one failed, the shock and pressure that rapidly hit the left one cause it to fail.
The China GP was awesome IMO, full of overtaking, drama and pure racing goodness. :up:
Yeah definately. One of the best races ive seen. And not reliant on crashes to make it so. Seems all we need is a bit of rain and to have Hamilton start from the back.
Button nails the descisions again, showing that spending 10 years watching the faster cars piss past him wasnt entirely wasted.
Schumacher again dissapointed. There really does have to be something different about his car. Thinking on it - schumie left before they took out all the electronics and traction control and stuff. The commentators said he was having trouble putting power down. Could that be it?
Alonso bags another cheeky manouvre. Must be getting annoyed at having to follow a slow Massa every week. Might teach him to qualify better i suppose.
That pit move was indeed cheeky but if i was Massa i'd be pretty pissed about it. Didn't know you could overtake there either - a new one on me!I'm not an Alonso fan to be honest, he comes across as someone who always wants the centre of attention in teams and cannot comprehend being a team member.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spawnie
One thing regarding Schumie, is he slowly improving his final position? I reckon within a couple of races (especially the European leg) he'll be right up there which would be fantastic for the sport. Nice to see him having to fight his way to the top. If only Senna was around, Schumie wouldn't have won so many championships.
Best part of that was watching Buemi try to steer away from the wall.Quote:
Originally Posted by Timbuk2
On another positive note - we have seen some massive crashes this year and, afaik, not one single serious injury. Not even a broken bone.
Same last year apart from Massas near-death experience. And that could have been so much worse.
That Massa incident was freakish, it reminds me a little of the crash that killed Senna (A car part managing the million dollar shot).
New R8 Spyder commercial. Is it just me or does the R8 look even more lame next to those oldies, especially the ratrod at the end.
I love the rods in that advert, they fucking rock. Give me one of those over the R8 ANY day.
R8 is gay.
Especially with those gay farkin fairy lights Audi insist on putting on their cars.
http://www.fourtitude.com/news/uploa...ed_600_003.jpg
You're Volvo. Safety is your thing. You like to remind the world of that when you can.
What you don't like doing is having your collision detection system fail in front of the media:
35 seconds.
Whoops.
Mercedes had something similar happen to them.
