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Nov 17th 2017, 4:34 pm

#6571

zargof

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Re: Let's talk about cars

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Not at all.

Given the choice though, I would still take the Elise.

The trouble with the Elise is that you need two. One for each foot...

Nov 17th 2017, 4:57 pm

#6572

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Re: Let's talk about cars

Just down the road from me. There's a reason this is called the Alpharetta Autobahn as people will often go flying at over a ton. I think this guy took it it little too far though.

WATCH: High-speed chase reaches 155 mph in Alpharetta - CBS46 News

Nov 17th 2017, 5:43 pm

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Re: Let's talk about cars

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Originally Posted by ottotheboar

I would go for the Monroe I have known people use them, I have no experience with the other brands but a couple of years ago did research shocks when we were fitting a true two inch lift and found that with the cheaper brands the ride deteriorated quite quickly.

Thanks Otto. Went for the Monroe rear shocks, but the Prime Choice quick assembly front struts.
Should ride like a brand new car when all is done.
Belle Tire wanted $1100.00 just for parts.
Got them myself for $325.00 on Amazon.
I know they have to make a living but that is insane.

Nov 17th 2017, 10:34 pm

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Re: Let's talk about cars

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Originally Posted by zargof

What's a "shot" of Champagne? It must be a lot if three of them put you over the limit!

Nov 20th 2017, 1:19 pm

#6575

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Re: Let's talk about cars

A couple of nice cars at our local cars & coffee.
Hadn't see the Lotus before. Very nice but very basic interior.
Would almost feel like my ass was riding along the road in that thing.

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Nov 20th 2017, 8:20 pm

#6576

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Think that's half the joy of the Elise.

My uncle had one, you could be going 40mph through the corners and feel like you were doing way more.

He used it as his daily, no idea how he could live with that every day of the week though.

Nov 20th 2017, 9:29 pm

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Re: Let's talk about cars

I can't be bothered to see if it's here already, but you simply can't beat the Lamborghini Countach for stunning looks.

Or a Pinzgauer.
https://i.imgur.com/O9LkH8q.gifv

Nov 20th 2017, 9:31 pm

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Re: Let's talk about cars

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Originally Posted by Octang Frye

I can't be bothered to see if it's here already, but you simply can't beat the Lamborghini Countach for stunning looks.

Or a Pinzgauer.
https://i.imgur.com/O9LkH8q.gifv

I agree with you about the Countach for sure, but that other thing is ugly as ****

Nov 21st 2017, 12:01 am

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Re: Let's talk about cars

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Originally Posted by Octang Frye

I can't be bothered to see if it's here already, but you simply can't beat the Lamborghini Countach for stunning looks.

Or a Pinzgauer.
https://i.imgur.com/O9LkH8q.gifv

The early countach was stunning. The later 80s versions looked garish .

E-Type
Shelby Cobra 427
Citroen DS

all stunning.

Nov 21st 2017, 12:37 am

#6580

Pulaski

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Re: Let's talk about cars

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Originally Posted by Boomhauer

.... E-Type
Shelby Cobra 427
Citroen DS

all stunning.

One out of three ain't bad. .... One out of three is hideous.

Nov 21st 2017, 3:26 am

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Re: Let's talk about cars

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One out of three ain't bad. .... One out of three is hideous.

Let me guess...you find the Jag stunning but not the AC/Shelby and DS?

Nov 21st 2017, 3:30 am

#6582

Pulaski

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Re: Let's talk about cars

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Let me guess...you find the Jag stunning but not the AC/Shelby and DS?

Nope, I have never really liked the E-Type (though I respect it as an iconic car) mostly because of the weird combination of skinny tyres and wrapped-under body that leaves the wheels appearing to be set back in sunken hollows. The Cobra fully addresses those issues.

And I would happily sell a DS for scrap metal!