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I saw something awesome today. A really well done Mad Max style Interceptor. He pulled up outside a local panel beater but I was pulled up to get fuel and it was busy so I couldn't get a photo. Oddly I think the eerily Mel Gibson looking driver noticed my excitement. A decent number of others noticed the car too. If you don't know what I'm talking about http://www.madmaxmovies.com/mad-max/mad-max-cars/max-yellow-xb-interceptor-sedan/index.html The yellow, red and black one with Max and Goose in front of it. If you haven't watched the Mad Max movies  They should be canon viewing.
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Ridge_Runner_5 posted:BMW M6 converted to a GAZ-21 for some reason... 1) They don't take kindly to image leeching around here. 2) I think that's just a regular 6 series, not an M6. 3) Reason? Have you ever seen a 6 series? Converting it to a 1990s Chevy Corsica would be a major improvement.
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Dec 4, 2012 06:02
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Ridge_Runner_5 posted:BMW M6 converted to a GAZ-21 for some reason... Because with one of them, all you have to do is change the wheels to get something beautiful, but with the other the most you can hope for is 'meh'
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For some reason it is a thing?      A very awesome thing Edit: One more 
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Preoptopus posted:For some reason it is a thing? This is definitely a (very well done) 8 series conversion.
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Dec 4, 2012 07:18
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Dec 4, 2012 14:07
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thealphabetsez posted:What is this still from?
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Dec 4, 2012 14:22
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Rev. Dr. Moses P. Lester posted:Is that the episode where they were all at Imola or something with different cars and they were trying to beat some lap time and they were all talking to their cars before the laps? Hammond had a Noble or something? Yep that's the one. It was actually really well done. The "talking to the cars" bit was kinda hokey but they had to have an excuse to pan around those cars so slowly. Unrelated but very cool: 
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Dec 4, 2012 14:35
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Seen on Jalopnik this morning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAMb7t1DyZ8
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Dec 4, 2012 17:01
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salt the fries! posted:Here's another from today just before the first picture (when we were stuck in traffic).
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Dec 4, 2012 18:19
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It's a very tiny car. Also, the Camry is a loving boat these days.
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Dec 4, 2012 18:35
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Powershift posted:
Suddenly, everyone on dirtyimpreza has the same lightbulb go off in their heads.
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Dec 4, 2012 18:51
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Poing posted:Tits. I've seen them on a few Samurais, but that is the first Subaru I've seen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTDNLUzjkpg
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Dec 4, 2012 18:56
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Rear Admiral BOOYA posted:Suddenly, everyone on dirtyimpreza has the same lightbulb go off in their heads. I think those tracks are awesome and if they didn't cost about as much as a car I'd totally buy a set. I have a thing for tracks. What can I say.
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Dec 4, 2012 21:18
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Maker Of Shoes posted:This passed me on the freeway yesterday. Kind of a WTF moment. This looks like some kind of WWII era 37mm anti-tank gun. The closest thing I can find is the M3 37mm gun, but the shield and the barrel end aren't quite right, but it could still be a variant of the M3. edit: could also be a Flak 30/38 (2cm) in which case that's a German gun. CovfefeCatCafe fucked around with this message at 22:06 on Dec 4, 2012 |
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Dec 4, 2012 22:04
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SwashedBuckles posted:It looks so tiny next to the Camry. I always thought it was massive from the usual shots you see of the Veyron by itself. Yeah, it's weird how gigantic the Veyron always looks in photographs. Something about those big blobby forms, I guess, making it look bloated. In reality it's about the size of an Audi TT, and looks a lot cleaner and sleeker in person. A 2013 Camry weighs 3200 pounds. e: holy poo poo, the Veyron weighs over four thousand pounds? What the hell, I thought it would be like 2800 or so. What happened to all the carbon fiber? How heavy is that engine? Poing posted:Tits. I've seen them on a few Samurais, but that is the first Subaru I've seen. The AWD system must be extremely confused. Sagebrush fucked around with this message at 22:23 on Dec 4, 2012 |
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Dec 4, 2012 22:06
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YF19pilot posted:This looks like some kind of WWII era 37mm anti-tank gun. The closest thing I can find is the M3 37mm gun, but the shield and the barrel end aren't quite right, but it could still be a variant of the M3. http://www.militaryfactory.com/imageviewer/ar/pic-detail.asp?armor_id=329&sCurrentPic=pic1 Next best guess is the QF 25-pounder http://www.militaryfactory.com/imageviewer/ar/pic-detail.asp?armor_id=197&sCurrentPic=pic1 No idea about the Flak, could be though.
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Dec 4, 2012 22:13
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Sagebrush posted:
I don't see why. The speedometer would be wrong, but everything else would be internally consistent.
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Dec 4, 2012 22:22
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Just make sure all your tracks are the same brand and have roughly the same wear. 
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Dec 4, 2012 22:28
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Dec 4, 2012 22:57
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Parked next to this thing at the grocery store today.  It was huge and ugly. Maybe I should have put it in the terrible stuff thread.
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Sagebrush posted:e: holy poo poo, the Veyron weighs over four thousand pounds? What the hell, I thought it would be like 2800 or so. What happened to all the carbon fiber? How heavy is that engine? According to some websites I just found, ~400kg plus another 100kg or so for the gearbox.
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Dec 4, 2012 23:12
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Thumposaurus posted:Parked next to this thing at the grocery store today. What the hell is that thing? It's like a Honda Element from a parallel universe.
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Dec 4, 2012 23:17
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Isn't it one of those vehicles specifically designed from the ground-up for disabled use? Edit: Yes, it's a VPG MV-1 InitialDave fucked around with this message at 23:24 on Dec 4, 2012 |
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Dec 4, 2012 23:19
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Powershift posted:
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Dec 4, 2012 23:20
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Sagebrush posted:e: holy poo poo, the Veyron weighs over four thousand pounds? What the hell, I thought it would be like 2800 or so. What happened to all the carbon fiber? How heavy is that engine? Well, a 1000hp W16 engine with 4 turbos and vast myriad of radiators can't be light.
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The Veyron is neat because it's a 1000hp car with a factory warranty. From a performance standpoint it's a top speed monster but the weight keeps it from being great anywhere else.
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Dec 4, 2012 23:28
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Sagebrush posted:A 2013 Camry weighs 3200 pounds.
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Dec 4, 2012 23:32
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EightBit posted:Well, a 1000hp W16 engine with 4 turbos and vast myriad of radiators can't be light. Without the cooling system the dressed engine is about 400kg, or 880 lbs.
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Dec 4, 2012 23:36
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InitialDave posted:Isn't it one of those vehicles specifically designed from the ground-up for disabled use? Yeah that's what it was. Under the badges in the back there was a sticker saying "Made in The USA"  Google pooped this thing from Jay Leno out when I typed it in. http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/collections/green-garage/vpg-mv-1/index.shtml#item=186027
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Thumposaurus posted:Maybe I should have put it in the terrible stuff thread. I think this is a perfect example of why the cell-phone thread was so perfect. The poster didn't have to select which of two polar opposites the image fit into and then hope the masses agree with their choice. Good for the, "saw this today,  is it" and quasi-rare cellphone shots that aren't wallpaper worthy for this thread.
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Anyone have a picture next to other cars? Without having seen in person, its hard to believe that its around the same size as an Audi TT. And tiping the scales near the 4000 lb mark has boggled my mind for such a small car.
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CSi-NA-EJ7 posted:Anyone have a picture next to other cars? Without having seen in person, its hard to believe that its around the same size as an Audi TT. And tiping the scales near the 4000 lb mark has boggled my mind for such a small car. Welcome to the thread!
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Tusen Takk posted:It looks like the 37mm variant M3 to me: Not the 25-pdr, that's way too big. A QF 2-pdr is closer.
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Looking at it, the Veyron is far wider than your average car, and sits a fair bit lower, too. Much more volume to fill with steel and such, plus I imagine there's a significant amount of sound deadening and padding to make it ride as smooth as it does at speed. 4,000lb seems lightweight, all things considered. Not to mention how beefy the 4wd system would need to be. Each WHEEL is getting 250 horsepower, that's equal to an entire V6 TT.
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jonathan posted:From a performance standpoint it's a top speed monster but the weight keeps it from being great anywhere else. The reason why it's great isnt the top speed. It's fact it actually is great everywhere else, despite it's bulk and complexity.
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You Am I posted:There are something like 10+ radiators in it, which would bulk up the weight. It isn't a lightweight like the McLaren F1 roadcar was. Right. The design brief with the F1 was "it has to weigh 1000 kg," the design brief for the Veyron was "it better make 1000 bhp!!"
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Cat Terrist posted:The reason why it's great isnt the top speed. It's fact it actually is great everywhere else, despite it's bulk and complexity. I personally don't think it's great at all. It's the least exciting hypercar. Bland styling, bland performance for a 1000hp car. It doesn't draw emotion from me that the Aventador does. It's great from an engineering and manufacturing standpoint, but it's still just following in the footsteps of the Sledgehammer.
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