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What is going on in that picture? Why are there ancient wheels and what looks like front tractor tires on it? Why does that frame not look like a Ford Ranger's? What is up with that suspension?
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Body lift blocks arent meant to be 4x4 lumber!
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Apr 4, 2013 01:24
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or hockey pucks. 
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Apr 4, 2013 01:30
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If I'm looking at that right, he's got a leaf-sprung chassis from something designed by Isambard Brunel and bolted/welded/rivetted/zip-tied it to the underside of a Mazda BT-50? Is this some sort of way to get some modicum of modern safety* and convenience while still having a pre-emissions powertrain? Or am I just having too much faith in humanity? *: Yeah, I know
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Apr 4, 2013 02:07
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grumplestiltzkin posted:I live in FL. Specifically, Lakeland, FL, which is about halfway between Tampa and Orlando. While there are people who like to use their trucks for mudding, 90% of the lifted trucks you see will either be giant brolifts that someone got their daddy to buy for them, or things like this:  At least that one has the decency to trailer it rather than drive it on the road.
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Apr 4, 2013 02:17
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Ferremit posted:Body lift blocks arent meant to be 4x4 lumber! It's a morgan lift kit  This piece of poo poo is still for sale somehow, but they've added new pictures     Even the wide body kit doesn't want to be associated with the car, and is trying to leave. Powershift fucked around with this message at 02:24 on Apr 4, 2013 |
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Apr 4, 2013 02:19
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Florida stuff, eh?
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Apr 4, 2013 02:20
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Those two bumper stickers were made for each other. Content:  Had this one for awhile. Is boners.com still a thing? (edit) apparently not
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Apr 4, 2013 02:27
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IPCRESS posted:
It's actually a test bed for an automotive escape crew capsule.
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Apr 4, 2013 04:05
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PainterofCrap posted:Those two bumper stickers were made for each other. I adore this.
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Apr 4, 2013 04:07
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The giant tachometer is played out by now, even the crew that add a giant tach to their vehicle with a stock tach because gotta know those RPMs, brah, but... Is that a speedometer? That's a first for me. I need to contact the company that makes it and suggest they market them to senior citizens. 
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Apr 4, 2013 09:24
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That's actually brilliant.
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Apr 4, 2013 11:34
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grumplestiltzkin posted:I live in FL. Specifically, Lakeland, FL, which is about halfway between Tampa and Orlando. I'm in Tampa and I consistently see one application that the lift-truck bros love: Parking on the grass at the mall when the convenient spots fill up. They love to show off their ability to hop up on the curb and park wherever they see fit. Seeing as they are parking on grass and mud, that justifies the lift expense, right?
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Apr 4, 2013 17:31
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http://5series.net/articles/this-is-not-an-e60-5-series/ It's an impreza  Nice body work, but why an impreza, you'd think a more modern platform would be better perhaps?
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Apr 4, 2013 17:52
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SaNChEzZ posted:http://5series.net/articles/this-is-not-an-e60-5-series/  Wow, like the article says I have no idea what would drive someone to do that, and spend the money when you can buy an E60 5 series for super cheap now. I can't fault the workmanship though, it looks 10x better than the usual BMW grafts onto a civic.
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Apr 4, 2013 18:19
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Yeah, that'll pass tech alright 
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Apr 4, 2013 19:52
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Eh, just flick some molten metal at it...that'll weld 'er up.
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Apr 4, 2013 21:24
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Well, to be fair: Actually trying to weld exhaust tubing with a stick welder is hard.
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Apr 5, 2013 01:32
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Fatty_McLumpkin posted:had to drive behind this poo poo this morning. where in VA? I'll have to keep my eyes peeled. GnarlyCharlie4u fucked around with this message at 02:07 on Apr 5, 2013 |
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Apr 5, 2013 02:04
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I don't know if this is really the right thread for this but gently caress you Ford for making me think I see Aston Martins everywhere before I realize its just another Fusion.
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Apr 5, 2013 02:22
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Oh good I'm not the only one.
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Apr 5, 2013 02:50
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GutBomb posted:I don't know if this is really the right thread for this but gently caress you Ford for making me think I see Aston Martins everywhere before I realize its just another Fusion. I'm not alone in this!
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Apr 5, 2013 02:58
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Personally I think the Fusion is a great looking car and I'd rather look at it than some boring Hyundai. Ford really has the best looking vehicles on the road right now of the big 3. The Focus, Fusion, F150, Mustang and Taurus are all pretty unique and good looking vehicles.
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Apr 5, 2013 03:23
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Nthing the hate for Ford's new look. It goes both ways too, the new Range Rovers look just like the old ones but with new Explorer headlights/tail-lights grafted on. Just awful. e: or they're cribbing off Rover's new design and I just see a lot more new Explorers than I do Range Rovers. Either way, it looks bad. Terrible Robot fucked around with this message at 04:05 on Apr 5, 2013 |
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Apr 5, 2013 04:03
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I personally love the new Mustang. The front end looks fantastic.
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Apr 5, 2013 04:31
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Jesus making GBS threads christ what the gently caress
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Apr 5, 2013 11:06
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:where in VA? I'll have to keep my eyes peeled. Northern... This was taken on the Fairfax county Parkway between Popes Head Rd. and Old Keene Mill.
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Apr 5, 2013 13:05
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Measly Twerp posted:Jesus making GBS threads christ what the gently caress What was it?
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Beach Bum posted:I personally love the new Mustang. The front end looks fantastic. I thought the rear directionals were cool idea at first, but now I just think they're stupid.
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echoplex posted:What was it? A Tesla.
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Neptr posted:I thought the rear directionals were cool idea at first, but now I just think they're stupid. http://automotivemileposts.com/files/tbird1965sequentialsignals.jpg
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Apr 5, 2013 14:36
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And wasn't it kind of a Mustang thing back then too? It's just more retro stuff. I guess I'm in the minority then, thinking that the Fusion is a fine looking car. I prefer the Mazda 6, but the Fusion is pretty close behind.
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Apr 5, 2013 16:48
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McLaren SLR Edition. It's loving awful. Saw it at the ring and it looks like something veilside would have come up with. Awful design and awful fitment of parts. Looked even worse in real life.
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Apr 5, 2013 16:50
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Pseudonym posted:I guess I'm in the minority then, thinking that the Fusion is a fine looking car. I prefer the Mazda 6, but the Fusion is pretty close behind. Oh I think the Fusion looks great. I just hate that I get that "holy crap that's an Asto... oh" feeling every time I see one. Zlatan Imhobitch posted:McLaren SLR Edition. It's loving awful. Saw it at the ring and it looks like something veilside would have come up with. Awful design and awful fitment of parts. Looked even worse in real life. WIth that flexible plate it looks like the front has melted, like it was parked in front of a giant space heater for too long. GutBomb fucked around with this message at 16:52 on Apr 5, 2013 |
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GutBomb posted:WIth that flexible plate it looks like the front has melted, like it was parked in front of a giant space heater for too long. I've always thought the McLaren SLR was catastrophically ugly. The wheel fitment is horrible, the body looks like... what the previous poster said about Veilside. Never been a fan.
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Apr 5, 2013 17:58
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Pseudonym posted:And wasn't it kind of a Mustang thing back then too? It's just more retro stuff. The Mercury Cougar had sequential turn signals. The early units had a motorized switch (relay?) and were a bit problematic.
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CharlesM posted:The Mercury Cougar had sequential turn signals. The early units had a motorized switch (relay?) and were a bit problematic. I have repaired said relay on a '67...when it works it looks incredible. When it doesn't...well fixing it really isn't that hard with some patience.
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CharlesM posted:The Mercury Cougar had sequential turn signals. The early units had a motorized switch (relay?) and were a bit problematic. They also fitted those lights to the Shelby GT500, which is probably what Pseudonym was thinking of.
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Measly Twerp posted:Jesus making GBS threads christ what the gently caress You just triggered a memory...    That's a lotta Rhino Liner.
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http://maine.craigslist.org/pts/3703738613.html I'm honestly not sure if this is terrible or awesome, but I'm going with terrible if driven on public roads. I think it might be a joke, in which case...
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