Let's talk about cars
Nov 25th 2017, 1:25 pm
#6587
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Re: Let's talk about cars
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.
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.
Let us know how the Prime Choice ride.
A few years ago we rebuilt a Series 2A 5 Door Land Rover on a ex MOD chassis to convert it to lhd. The only shocks I could find to fit were Pro Comp and everyone panned them. They ran great and the buyer drove it from Virginia to the Florida Panhandle and as far as I know it is still going strong.
Nov 27th 2017, 10:07 pm
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Nov 29th 2017, 7:19 pm
#6590
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Re: Let's talk about cars
Was sad to see hime go, have enjoyed his part in the show for many years.
But, the new guy seems to be doing well.
My only wish is that they bugger off back to the UK and get back to the original format.
The US episodes, are not my favorite. But, did enjoy the Escort Cosworth episode.
But, the new guy seems to be doing well.
My only wish is that they bugger off back to the UK and get back to the original format.
The US episodes, are not my favorite. But, did enjoy the Escort Cosworth episode.
Last edited by excpomea; Nov 29th 2017 at 7:27 pm.
Nov 29th 2017, 9:03 pm
#6591
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Re: Let's talk about cars
Annoyingly Mike Brewer is the worst part.
I'll never forget when they did a Porsche 928, and he threw the 3-piece BBS RS' off the car thinking they weren't original - when they're actually a highly popular OEM addition.
In the words of Mike Brewer: ''olllld owt yer 'and fella you've got yaself a deal!
I'll never forget when they did a Porsche 928, and he threw the 3-piece BBS RS' off the car thinking they weren't original - when they're actually a highly popular OEM addition.
In the words of Mike Brewer: ''olllld owt yer 'and fella you've got yaself a deal!
Nov 30th 2017, 8:54 pm
#6592
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Re: Let's talk about cars
Was sad to see hime go, have enjoyed his part in the show for many years.
But, the new guy seems to be doing well.
My only wish is that they bugger off back to the UK and get back to the original format.
The US episodes, are not my favorite. But, did enjoy the Escort Cosworth episode.
But, the new guy seems to be doing well.
My only wish is that they bugger off back to the UK and get back to the original format.
The US episodes, are not my favorite. But, did enjoy the Escort Cosworth episode.
Nov 30th 2017, 8:56 pm
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Re: Let's talk about cars
I mostly watch Roadkill over on YouTube, old Top Gear episodes through Amazon Prime all while patiently waiting for the Grand Tour to start again on the 8th!
Dec 5th 2017, 9:44 pm
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Re: Let's talk about cars
I was referred on another forum to the news that Lamborghini has made an SUV. It's hideous. I think Chris Harris summed it up pretty well on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/harrismonkey/sta...33790117519361
https://twitter.com/harrismonkey/sta...33790117519361
Dec 5th 2017, 9:54 pm
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Re: Let's talk about cars
The V12 Countach engine should be removed every 5000km for maintenance plus around 5mpg but what the heck.
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Dec 5th 2017, 10:03 pm
#6597
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but neither are exactly the pinnacle of automotive design! 
Dec 5th 2017, 10:10 pm
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Dec 5th 2017, 10:19 pm
#6599
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Re: Let's talk about cars
There was also a Toureg (W12) that you could pair with any ol' V8.
Or one of these with any ol' V8!
Last edited by Pulaski; Dec 5th 2017 at 11:11 pm.
Dec 5th 2017, 11:57 pm
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Re: Let's talk about cars
Annoyingly Mike Brewer is the worst part.
I'll never forget when they did a Porsche 928, and he threw the 3-piece BBS RS' off the car thinking they weren't original - when they're actually a highly popular OEM addition.
In the words of Mike Brewer: ''olllld owt yer 'and fella you've got yaself a deal!
I'll never forget when they did a Porsche 928, and he threw the 3-piece BBS RS' off the car thinking they weren't original - when they're actually a highly popular OEM addition.
In the words of Mike Brewer: ''olllld owt yer 'and fella you've got yaself a deal!
When he's in France with his mockney, orlight geeza, ah mach u want for vis mota?
What a dick!!