Badly modified cars thread Mk2

Badly modified cars thread Mk2

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PixelpeepS3

8,600 posts

142 months

Tuesday 26th September 2017
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toon10 said:
PixelpeepS3 said:
Is he using the Haines Manual as inspiration for that?


perfect for a bank job smile

AlexRS2782

8,047 posts

213 months

Tuesday 26th September 2017
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Not sure the Astra counts as badly modified as it's unregistered and appears to have probably been a Vauxhall promo vehicle at one point (created back in the mid '80's).


Resolutionary

1,259 posts

171 months

Tuesday 26th September 2017
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AshBurrows said:
Don't think this is true anymore really. I get invited to a load of shows and stuff that I thought were like that with my daft shonky track car. I do have BBS splits though!

http://www.speedhunters.com/2017/07/good-vibes-onl...

The "scene" or whatever is a lot more inclusive than I think it used to be smile
I also frequent a great many shows throughout the year, have done for a decade - the Meguiars event goes some way to illustrating my point as it is a largely invite-only job, i.e. not everyone who attends will be able to display their car - and many of the larger shows work on the basis of applying to be considered for inclusion; mostly by following specific criteria and / or knowing the organisers.

I prefer modified car shows and always have done, but in practice I've started attending more 'old boy' meets, on the basis that there is genuine enthusiasm, credible knowledge and a refreshing lack of 'air-ride + splits + outrageous = me being individual + built not bought + whatever is fashionable at the moment'*

  • not that I have anything against any one or combination of those components, having part-taken myself not long ago!

aka_kerrly

12,418 posts

210 months

Tuesday 26th September 2017
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Resolutionary said:
The VAG scene is effectively a cess-pit of name-brand splits / dish, air ride and cronyism. Being different would be making something that's actually useable + fast!
You're clearly looking for these "scene" cars.

Open your eyes an you will find many many VWs and other Vag cars that have been built with lightweight wheels, sticky rubber, adjustable suspension and pack some serious power but you'd have to know a bit about these things.

Nevermind though, just keep finding cars with negative camber an wide wheels to take the mick out of if you find it easier & entertaining.


Bobberoo99

38,629 posts

98 months

Monday 2nd October 2017
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Really wasn't sure where this belonged, where to start, or what was the worst bit-
Cr*ppy plate, check
Incorrect and badly used badges, check
Driven like a tard, check

Bdevo3

478 posts

89 months

Monday 2nd October 2017
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Bobberoo99 said:
Really wasn't sure where this belonged, where to start, or what was the worst bit-
Cr*ppy plate, check
Incorrect and badly used badges, check
Driven like a tard, check
The badges are correct, unless it's not an m50d just an x5


DoubleD

22,154 posts

108 months

Monday 2nd October 2017
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So is it not an X5 M50d?

jkh112

22,014 posts

158 months

Monday 2nd October 2017
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PixelpeepS3 said:
Looks like it has been assimilated

Bdevo3

478 posts

89 months

Monday 2nd October 2017
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DoubleD said:
So is it not an X5 M50d?
Quick reg check says it's the real deal

DoubleD

22,154 posts

108 months

Monday 2nd October 2017
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Bdevo3 said:
DoubleD said:
So is it not an X5 M50d?
Quick reg check says it's the real deal
So its in the wrong thread then.

Caddyshack

10,812 posts

206 months

Monday 2nd October 2017
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DoubleD said:
Bdevo3 said:
DoubleD said:
So is it not an X5 M50d?
Quick reg check says it's the real deal
So its in the wrong thread then.
Yep, I think that needs to go in the "I have a chip on my shoulder" thread. I like the number plate too.

Rich_W

12,548 posts

212 months

Monday 2nd October 2017
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Bobberoo99 said:
Really wasn't sure where this belonged, where to start, or what was the worst bit-
Cr*ppy plate, check
Incorrect and badly used badges, check
Driven like a tard, check
I asked this question a few years back. I'd never heard of the model either. laugh


Interesting that in both our cases driver was a knobber. Cause or Effect?

Bobberoo99

38,629 posts

98 months

Tuesday 3rd October 2017
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Rich_W said:
Bobberoo99 said:
Really wasn't sure where this belonged, where to start, or what was the worst bit-
Cr*ppy plate, check
Incorrect and badly used badges, check
Driven like a tard, check
I asked this question a few years back. I'd never heard of the model either. laugh


Interesting that in both our cases driver was a knobber. Cause or Effect?
Glad to hear I'm not the only one who didn't know it was a genuine spec, to my eyes it just looks like a wannabe with a load of random badges, still in my eyes most, not all mind but most, BMW/Audi/Merc drivers are pitiful knuckle dragging knobs who think that every road is THEIR racetrack and anybody who dares get in their way deserves to be bullied our of the way, the majority haven't figured out where the indicators are or how to use them and park like the rules most certainly do NOT apply to them!!!!

talksthetorque

10,815 posts

135 months

Tuesday 3rd October 2017
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Bobberoo99 said:
Glad to hear I'm not the only one who didn't know it was a genuine spec, to my eyes it just looks like a wannabe with a load of random badges, still in my eyes most, not all mind but most, BMW/Audi/Merc drivers are pitiful knuckle dragging knobs who think that every road is THEIR racetrack and anybody who dares get in their way deserves to be bullied our of the way, the majority haven't figured out where the indicators are or how to use them and park like the rules most certainly do NOT apply to them!!!!
A few Posts back Caddyshack said:
Yep, I think that needs to go in the "I have a chip on my shoulder" thread.
Confirmed rolleyes

graham22

3,295 posts

205 months

Tuesday 3rd October 2017
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toon10 said:
PixelpeepS3 said:
Is he using the Haines Manual as inspiration for that?
The Haynes museum has a Sierra Cosworth sectioned like this, motor, turbo most things. But it drives still as it has a hidden Beetle engine in the boot.

Escort3500

11,907 posts

145 months

Tuesday 3rd October 2017
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talksthetorque said:
Bobberoo99 said:
Glad to hear I'm not the only one who didn't know it was a genuine spec, to my eyes it just looks like a wannabe with a load of random badges, still in my eyes most, not all mind but most, BMW/Audi/Merc drivers are pitiful knuckle dragging knobs who think that every road is THEIR racetrack and anybody who dares get in their way deserves to be bullied our of the way, the majority haven't figured out where the indicators are or how to use them and park like the rules most certainly do NOT apply to them!!!!
A few Posts back Caddyshack said:
Yep, I think that needs to go in the "I have a chip on my shoulder" thread.
Confirmed rolleyes
Wow bobberoo, what an original rant rolleyes

anonymous-user

54 months

Tuesday 3rd October 2017
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Not sure if this is the right thread for this beautiful R8 seen on holiday...


lucido grigio

44,044 posts

163 months

Tuesday 3rd October 2017
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fblm said:
Not sure if this is the right thread for this beautiful R8 seen on holiday...
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Yes it is the right thread ,it's not fooling anybody.

anonymous-user

54 months

Tuesday 3rd October 2017
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lucido grigio said:
Yes it is the right thread ,it's not fooling anybody.
It was actually the rear toe-in/camber that caught my eye before my brain could take in the rest of the tragedy...

shakotan

10,697 posts

196 months

Wednesday 4th October 2017
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Accelebrate said:




http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MAZDA-MX5-TRACK-RACE-PRE...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBSCddIQDzc

Not sure what the lump of steel on the steering wheel is all about, looks safe!

Apparently this 'stunning' example of a Mazda MX5 has "BULLET PROFF TOYOTA MECHANICS"...

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