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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Bibbs,Oct 20 2009, 04:17 PM
Okay, quick google.



Ewww on the wheels. Looks like something VW would do.
Christ, that IS an abortion.

Looks like they've nicked every cliche possible and stuck in on, like one of those Ppinggppongg brands that's desperattely trying to establish a corporate identity: there's a VW grille and a Nissan bumper and a bit of Evo they found after a track day and...

The 6.2 V8 is very lightweight, so there's not a lot of disadvantage over a 2.0 turbo four with VTEC heads, weight-wise. Might be even more fun in something smaller than an old Cadillac though!

There used to be Marcos & Trident & TVR and even Iso, if you wanted exotic...
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 10:15 AM
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it used to look like this.




that i like.

looks a bit like mine
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 10:21 AM
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Exactly.

New model needs a brake upgrade, so the f ucker will stop BEFORE you get to Halfords.

Be funny if an Omeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeega (as it's mispronounced) grille would fit so you could disguise it as a minicab instead.
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 10:31 AM
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i prefer this.




taxi!
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Ajs_s2k,Oct 20 2009, 05:49 PM
I'd rather a smaller displacement with a turbo/supercharger bigger than 2.0 litres though
I would rather a big engine with a turbo or supercharger.

After I pay for my wedding I will have a look at what's out there.
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 10:43 AM
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MTU make some big displacement engines with FI...
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 11:09 AM
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What are DRLs?
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Nick Graves,Oct 20 2009, 06:43 PM
MTU make some big displacement engines with FI...
I would never get a 125 in my work parking space.
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by AquilaEagle,Oct 20 2009, 07:09 PM
What are DRLs?
Dickhead Racer LEDs. as made famous by the Orgy R8.

Or daytime running lights after 2012...
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 11:47 AM
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It would probably look half averge in black, at least then you wouldnt be able to see all the ridiculous vents, it looks exactly what it is, a vauxhall chaved up to within an inch of its life.
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