Random Thoughts... [Automotive Edition]

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But if you compare them to these? :) 100e/set, might need a new set of tyres on them.

Whats the bolt pattern on those and where are they for sale?!:blink::blink:
 
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My favorite Ferrari.

Mine too. :D
 
Cheer up, you can always consider Saab 9000 cross-spokes. :)

I really want rims with a bit of a lip. They would have to be 4x108 15" and 7" wide, since I have a new set of 195/60 15 tires.. :)

The cross-spokes would look really good though..:rolleyes:
 
There are some Cossie wheels for sale, but getting "less prestigious" wheels might result in getting a better deal..
 
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Brother's Commodore SS was found sitting on jacks this morning. Gives me lots of confidence about leaving my car out there from now on. Worse part is, I'm told my car has to sit outside because apparently it's not a problem or expense if anyone steals anything from my car. We'll see about that!

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I'm investing in locking wheel nuts... <_<
 
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Brother's Commodore SS was found sitting on jacks this morning. Gives me lots of confidence about leaving my car out there from now on. Worse part is, I'm told my car has to sit outside because apparently it's not a problem or expense if anyone steals anything from my car. We'll see about that!



I'm investing in locking wheel nuts... <_<

Damn, that sucks. That's the main reason why I'm buying a house with a garage first, then a nice car later on. I've had 3 cars get keyed parked out on the street. Buying a really nice car and parking it on the street would make me lose sleep.
 
Damn, that sucks. That's the main reason why I'm buying a house with a garage first, then a nice car later on. I've had 3 cars get keyed parked out on the street. Buying a really nice car and parking it on the street would make me lose sleep.

We bought the house with the garage, but then somehow ended up with 4 cars in the household, so be careful :lol: Doesn't matter that the Bluebird sits in the street, but it's always a rarity to get the driveway, let alone the garage to park the E34.

Oh, and to add to the joy of $2,500 of missing wheels (Which looked like crap anyway, my brother should get some taste!), the thieves in their infinite wisdom decided to jack one side of the rear using the rear suspension strut, hold the other side up using bricks on the brake rotor (go figure, bricks aren't known in the industry for holding up cars. They cracked) and held the passenger front side up by placing two bricks under the steering arm, which proceeded to slip as we were attempting to get wheels back on there to hold the car up. Luckily we were able to get some steel wheels on short notice this morning to hold it up.

Spent the morning trying to get the car back on wheels. Not the best start to holidays that I've ever had. My furious brother had to take my Bluebird to work :lol:

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If anyone does this to my car, I'll find them and beat them to a pulp with their fucking bricks.

Dumb bastards can't even find the jacking points, they brought jacks for crying out loud! Annoying part is, my parents and my neighbors heard people talking loudly at around 5:30AM. But being that it's a quiet, wealthier suburb where people are usually running and walking their dogs, my dad decided not to go outside to see what all the noise was about. Thought it was just the neighbors just being noisy...
 
That's because 1) it's actually *still* selling well and 2) it's a better car to drive than the Mercedes-designed Caliber that was supposed to replace it. In fact, from the rumors I've heard, it may outlive the Caliber in showrooms.

We all joke about it around here on FG, but my stepmother's got one and I have to tell you - for the class, it's not a bad little car to drive. Think of it as a Neon wagon and you'll get the idea; if it's the GT model with the turbo, think of it as a Neon SRT4 wagon. :D

Ackk :p I have to Agree with Specter the PT Cruiser is a good little car for what it was. The father of one of my boss has one and the MIL of another co-worker has one and they never say anything but good things. I rarely saw problems with them when I was in service either. The turbo ones are pretty quick and some decent tires make them handle OK too.


Imagine how good the PT would have been if they had actually tried to update it instead of letting it stagnate.
 
We bought the house with the garage, but then somehow ended up with 4 cars in the household, so be careful :lol: Doesn't matter that the Bluebird sits in the street, but it's always a rarity to get the driveway, let alone the garage to park the E34.

Oh, and to add to the joy of $2,500 of missing wheels (Which looked like crap anyway, my brother should get some taste!), the thieves in their infinite wisdom decided to jack one side of the rear using the rear suspension strut, hold the other side up using bricks on the brake rotor (go figure, bricks aren't known in the industry for holding up cars. They cracked) and held the passenger front side up by placing two bricks under the steering arm, which proceeded to slip as we were attempting to get wheels back on there to hold the car up. Luckily we were able to get some steel wheels on short notice this morning to hold it up.

Spent the morning trying to get the car back on wheels. Not the best start to holidays that I've ever had. My furious brother had to take my Bluebird to work :lol:

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If anyone does this to my car, I'll find them and beat them to a pulp with their fucking bricks.

Dumb bastards can't even find the jacking points, they brought jacks for crying out loud! Annoying part is, my parents and my neighbors heard people talking loudly at around 5:30AM. But being that it's a quiet, wealthier suburb where people are usually running and walking their dogs, my dad decided not to go outside to see what all the noise was about. Thought it was just the neighbors just being noisy...

I don't think the thieves cared too much about the car's condition.
 
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Brother's Commodore SS was found sitting on jacks this morning. Gives me lots of confidence about leaving my car out there from now on. Worse part is, I'm told my car has to sit outside because apparently it's not a problem or expense if anyone steals anything from my car. We'll see about that!

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I'm investing in locking wheel nuts... <_<

At least they had the decency to put it on blocks or jacks or something.

Around here they used to unbolt the wheels, give the car a good kick. The car would slam to the ground wheels fall to the side... so your wheels are gone and your brakes/wheel bearings/controlarms are all damaged.
 
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Yes, very.
You have to put it in perspective, because when it came out (in 1991) cars with 4 vales per cylinder were kinda rare, and it had 5 valves per cylinder.
Twin turbos were somewhat of a novelty and it had four, and so on.
Maybe the fact I was 12 years old when it came out has an influence, but it was (and still is) special. :D

:love: Thanks for the essplaaaanation!

I can't neg-rep a girl. :(

I was only 7 years old when it came out in 1991. I wasn't in to cars then. Barbies, ponies, stickers were things I were in to :lol:
 
woooo, I just watched 12x04.... is it weird that I now want an XJ-6 Diesel? (possibly the only diesel I've ever wanted except maybe the 535d)
 
I was only 7 years old when it came out in 1991. I wasn't in to cars then. Barbies, ponies, stickers were things I were in to :lol:

see what you need to do is what I do, google it.
First sentence is "The Bugatti EB110 was a mid-engine sports car from Bugatti Automobili SpA" and the pictures look like this:
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See, from this we can conclude this car is most likely very awesome.
 
A few weeks ago I commented on how the Alfa 164 was one of the few cars drawn with entirely boxy edges, other than the wheels, but still manages to look jaw-droppingly awesome. This must be another one.

The Lancia Delta Intergrale Evo 2. In Silver.

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What presence! I still think it's the king of the uber-hatches. I'd even have it over a Focus RS.
 
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