Random Thoughts... [Automotive Edition]

Spectre said:
Big Jag sedans tend to have slightly higher liability (damage to others' cars/property) rates than many of the competition. Mostly because they're actually sturdier than Volvos and have been known to destroy houses.
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I wonder if W126s are known/thought to be even sturdier, because the quote I got for an '89 560SEC was even higher than that for my current XJR, despite having fully half the book value.
 
That's certainly possible. I wouldn't know, I wasn't paying attention to Mercs crashing into houses at the time. :p I only noticed the Hollyweirdos crashing into/destroying houses with their Jags because they had Jags. :D

I didn't pay any attention to what I (as a kid) thought were boring Teutonic boxes. I certainly didn't learn to appreciate the 80s Mercs until I became an adult many years later. :D
 
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Well we can test this. To the craig's list!

Oh and Spectre, how is that crane, skip, and Marina doing?
 
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I have the crane and the skip, but the guy with the Marina is acting squirrelly.
 
Spectre said:
I have the crane and the skip, but the guy with the Marina is acting squirrelly.
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So the Morris Marina Club has a U.S. chapter.

Oh and in light of the forum's growing hatred for the XJ40, might I suggest the following. Show the two, in dramatic fashion, launch and crash into one another. Then out of nowhere drop the skip on them.
 
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If Texas switches to RHD after the revolution, I will be upset.
 
Crazyjeeper said:
My old boss had the tonneau cover for a TR4a in his garage. People just accumulate junk.
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But critically, was it a RHD TR4a tonneau cover?
 
I've always wondered what had the nicest looking rear end, out of the Lambo wedges.

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I kinda like the Diablo the most.
 
I agree. The Countach is hideous, and the other looks like it is brain dead and probably drooling. The Diablo looks the business.

Crazyjeeper said:
Could have been, I don't remember.
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If it is, he is a bastard.
 
hmmm ?15000/year for full coverage on a SL65AMG - bargain!

OK, srsly, I just wasted two hours checking insurance costs, why don't I ever think of these things to do when I'm not supposed to be studying? Oh well, all I know is that I can't afford car insurance anytime soon.
 
Im trying to resist the urge to buy a lot of crap for the Sierra.

I could get a new block with Wiseco pistons and stronger Saab rods for 80?, a new head&cam package for 70?, a Garrett t03 + turbo manifold for ~500?, a new lsd for 200?, a new gearbox for 100?. Bigger disks all round for ~150-200?, a new stronger clutch for around 200?..


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If I had someone to work with me on the car, I'd do it in a heartbeat.

EDIT: Those parts, along with megasquirt (EDIT: and new injectors) would give me a reliable 250-300hp for everyday use.
 
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nouseferaname90 said:
You would still need to figure the entire steering thing.
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I've got 2 power steering pumps already, and I have a Ford Scorpio steering rack (2.5 turns lock to lock) lined up. Just need to get the hoses, new fanbelts and connect it all up. :) I've also got a new steering wheel, but it needs new suede/alcantara to top it off.
 
Posmo said:
Im trying to resist the urge to buy a lot of crap for the Sierra.

I could get a new block with Wiseco pistons and stronger Saab rods for 80?, a new head&cam package for 70?, a Garrett t03 + turbo manifold for ~500?, a new lsd for 200?, a new gearbox for 100?. Bigger disks all round for ~150-200?, a new stronger clutch for around 200?..


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If I had someone to work with me on the car, I'd do it in a heartbeat.

EDIT: Those parts, along with megasquirt would give me a reliable 250-300hp for everyday use.
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Wait, weren't you the guy who was gonna get rid of his car and buy a new old ford? Sorry if not, I get all you Finns mixed up, especially the ones whose names start in p.
 
klankymen said:
Wait, weren't you the guy who was gonna get rid of his car and buy a new old ford? Sorry if not, I get all you Finns mixed up, especially the ones whose names start in p.
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I was considering buying a 78 Ford Escort, but honestly I can't afford it, so Im keeping the Sierra for now.:)
 
Posmo said:
I was considering buying a 78 Ford Escort, but honestly I can't afford it, so Im keeping the Sierra for now.:)
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OK, so you are who I was thinking of... that's a relief that I'm not that senile yet.
 
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