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07-01-08, 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Lolly Pop
I always wanted to get my mother an Elan. She would complain about how cars headlights wouldn't illuminate a curve in the road. 
07-01-08, 08:41 AM
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De Tomaso Mangusta
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07-01-08, 08:41 AM
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07-01-08, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by colorider
Phobias are for irrational fears. Fear of junk ripping badgers is perfectly rational. Those things are nasty.
07-01-08, 09:20 AM
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E. German Trabant in DC:
07-01-08, 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Lolly Pop
I always wanted to get my mother an Elan. She would complain about how cars headlights wouldn't illuminate a curve in the road.
Toyota sports 800 is also a fine car.
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Food for thought: if you aren't dead by 2050, you and your entire family will be within a few years from starvation. Now that is a cruel gift to leave for your offspring. ;)
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Food for thought: if you aren't dead by 2050, you and your entire family will be within a few years from starvation. Now that is a cruel gift to leave for your offspring. ;)
http://sanfrancisco.ibtimes.com/arti...ger-photos.htm
07-01-08, 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by UnsafeAlpine
[IMG]Porsche 917K[/IMG]
07-01-08, 09:43 AM
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07-01-08, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by colorider
Phobias are for irrational fears. Fear of junk ripping badgers is perfectly rational. Those things are nasty.
07-01-08, 10:00 AM
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^^^ hell yes!
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07-01-08, 10:06 AM
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I talked to a guy who owned a factory converted 196something testarossa. He was tuning his carbs. All 6 of them. With 2 barrels each. It took him a while.
07-01-08, 10:15 AM
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1957 Ferrari TR
07-01-08, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by fuzzbox
Speaking of tubs isn't there a car that can be a boat or am I dreaming?
07-01-08, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by AEO
Delta HF Integrale is also very nice.
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07-01-08, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by CrankshaftYQX
I met a rally driver once who competed in one of these. Swedish guy, his name was Flip. A rally driver named Flip.
This car is infamous as the car that flipped (in two different incidents) at Le Mans.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_5TVSxIdmk
I couldn't find good pictures of the real car, so here are some shots of a well-done model:
07-01-08, 06:05 PM
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The best looking multi-colored car ever was not the Partridge Family bus, it was the Benetton B188:
07-01-08, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Lolly Pop
I always wanted to get my mother an Elan. She would complain about how cars headlights wouldn't illuminate a curve in the road.
The driving lights turn with the steering and illuminate around curves nicely.
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Since we're adding race cars, my current favorite:
07-01-08, 06:32 PM
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Recommended reading for all cyclists - Cyclecraft - Effective Cycling
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Don't run red lights, wear a helmet, use hand signals, get some cycle lights(front and rear) and, FFS, don't run red lights!
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Recommended reading for all cyclists - Cyclecraft - Effective Cycling
Condor Cycles - quite possibly the best bike shop in London
Don't run red lights, wear a helmet, use hand signals, get some cycle lights(front and rear) and, FFS, don't run red lights!
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07-01-08, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by JF1
Since we're adding race cars, my current favorite: [IMG]Audi R10 TDI[/IMG]
OK, it's not the R10 TDI, but it's the legendary predecessor.
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07-01-08, 06:43 PM
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Wow, those are your pics? Very cool.
07-01-08, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by carbonlife
I've taken some cool shots of the Audi R8. OK, it's not the R10 TDI, but it's the legendary predecessor.
OK, it's not the R10 TDI, but it's the legendary predecessor.
07-01-08, 07:45 PM
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I really like the Lotus Elise.
I also like the Lamborghini Miura:
I also like the Lamborghini Miura:
07-01-08, 08:29 PM
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Sexiest race car ever, IMO -- Ferrari 330 P4
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Originally Posted by markhr
