Stupid ways of trying to show off
Stupid ways of trying to show off
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lowdrag

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13,184 posts

242 months

Saturday 21st June 2014
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It was on the radio a couple of weeks back. A GF had written in to say her boyfriend kept the windows closed when hot to show he had air conditioning - even though he hadn't. I can't personally see why he would want to suffer, but I am sure someone can tell me. And I am sure the brethren can also recount other stories of the same ilk. I look forward to them.

Troubleatmill

10,210 posts

188 months

Saturday 21st June 2014
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Putting different badges on car to make it seem like a better spec model.

The whole arse gravy think about undersized tyres and stupid camber.

Tinting rear lights black

Tinting windows

Traffic light Grand Prix

Blue led sidelights


The list is endless as there is a never ending procession of t**ts in this country willing to astound us with their stupidity.


Edit... I did see one car with a make shift roll cage made out of white plastic pipe. The type used under the kitchen sink. That one was certainly impressive.

Edited by Troubleatmill on Saturday 21st June 18:06

jimbop1

2,441 posts

233 months

Saturday 21st June 2014
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lowdrag said:
It was on the radio a couple of weeks back. A GF had written in to say her boyfriend kept the windows closed when hot to show he had air conditioning - even though he hadn't. I can't personally see why he would want to suffer, but I am sure someone can tell me. And I am sure the brethren can also recount other stories of the same ilk. I look forward to them.
Don't they do that on only fools and horses in their Reliant Robin?

gubbabump

1,209 posts

168 months

Saturday 21st June 2014
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jimbop1 said:
lowdrag said:
It was on the radio a couple of weeks back. A GF had written in to say her boyfriend kept the windows closed when hot to show he had air conditioning - even though he hadn't. I can't personally see why he would want to suffer, but I am sure someone can tell me. And I am sure the brethren can also recount other stories of the same ilk. I look forward to them.
Don't they do that on only fools and horses in their Reliant Robin?
the green prat mobile actually wink

Jasandjules

72,588 posts

258 months

Saturday 21st June 2014
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Replicas?

gubbabump

1,209 posts

168 months

Saturday 21st June 2014
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you may think this is unheard of.. but get this, I might take my girlfriends polo on a racetrack.. with other cars on it... you know cus ROLO..















wink

Jonny_

4,704 posts

236 months

Saturday 21st June 2014
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gubbabump said:
you may think this is unheard of.. but get this, I might take my girlfriends polo on a racetrack.. with other cars on it... you know cus ROLO..



wink
Retards Only Live Once? biggrin

gubbabump

1,209 posts

168 months

Saturday 21st June 2014
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Jonny_ said:
gubbabump said:
you may think this is unheard of.. but get this, I might take my girlfriends polo on a racetrack.. with other cars on it... you know cus ROLO..



wink
Retards Only Live Once? biggrin
got it in fking one hit!!! smilesmile

snoopy25

2,107 posts

149 months

Saturday 21st June 2014
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gubbabump said:
you may think this is unheard of.. but get this, I might take my girlfriends polo on a racetrack.. with other cars on it... you know cus ROLO..




wink
claprofllaugh

Benbay001

5,889 posts

186 months

Saturday 21st June 2014
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Troubleatmill said:
Traffic light Grand Prix
You trying to tell us that you never have? wink

InitialDave

15,085 posts

148 months

Saturday 21st June 2014
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Jasandjules said:
Replicas?
Well, lookalikes, maybe. A well-done replica is pretty impressive. If you look under a Cobra's bonnet and see fibreglas furr and a Pinto, fair enough. Aluminium panelling and a big V8, it's not as much concern whether it's real or not.

Beaufords and their "I can't believe it's not the thirties" ilk are all horrible, though.

fathomfive

11,220 posts

219 months

Saturday 21st June 2014
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Paying £200 a month to rent a white 116i for 3 years...

hidetheelephants

35,786 posts

222 months

Saturday 21st June 2014
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Troubleatmill said:
Edit... I did see one car with a make shift roll cage made out of white plastic pipe. The type used under the kitchen sink. That one was certainly impressive.
Wow. That is outstanding.

Mastodon2

14,324 posts

194 months

Saturday 21st June 2014
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Speaking of rollcages, I've seen people using them on the road without helmets. In a crash, I'd rather my head was hitting an A pillar than a metal frame.

Buff Mchugelarge

3,316 posts

179 months

Saturday 21st June 2014
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hidetheelephants said:
Troubleatmill said:
Edit... I did see one car with a make shift roll cage made out of white plastic pipe. The type used under the kitchen sink. That one was certainly impressive.
Wow. That is outstanding.
Agreed. Win!

Passeyfier

287 posts

158 months

Saturday 21st June 2014
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Inappropriate badges is a particular pet peeve of mine, particularly M badges on base spec 1 and 3 series! hehe On the subject of this and replicas, people who try to create a convincing replica of an Audi RS4 or Golf R for example using the correct body panels and wheels but basing their creation on a diesel! laugh

Toaster Pilot

14,863 posts

187 months

Saturday 21st June 2014
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Been driving around in a Seat Arosa without a back box and a V12 badge on the back for the past day - impressively st laugh

Sorted now

V8Ford

2,675 posts

195 months

Saturday 21st June 2014
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Anybody driving a car with no top on. Bonus points for gangsta scowl and mouth puckered up like a cats ahole.

carreauchompeur

18,319 posts

233 months

Saturday 21st June 2014
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V8Ford said:
Anybody driving a car with no top on. Bonus points for gangsta scowl and mouth puckered up like a cats ahole.
Yep, massively Council.

Busa mav

2,829 posts

183 months

Saturday 21st June 2014
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Saw a dog of an old basic spec Merc on the M 4 yesterday , had a Brabus badge that was probably worth more than the rest of the car