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#4553 of 5311 Re: In the new James Bond film [fintail] by boomchek Nov 21, 2008 (3:47 pm)
Replying to: fintail (Nov 21, 2008 2:12 pm) Yes way Fintail.. I think the Astons that were sold in markets that required a driver's side airbag, came with the FoMo corporate wheel. Probably cheaper to install then to reengineer a new one.   If I'd be the owner the first thing I'd do is swap it for a Momo wheel or something.   This is not the first time that an exotic shared parts with a lowline car.   Check this out: Lotus Esprit vs Saturn SC1 coupe.     Replies to this message: fintail (Nov 21, 2008 6:54 pm) boomchek (Nov 22, 2008 9:32 am) fintail (Nov 22, 2008 10:11 am) and 1 more...
#4554 of 5311 Re: In the new James Bond film [boomchek] by fintail Nov 21, 2008 (6:54 pm)
Replying to: boomchek (Nov 21, 2008 3:47 pm) I can see sharing parts, like Ferraris that have had Fiat switchgear...but the steering wheel! For all that money couldn't something exclusive be designed?   I always thought it was amusing that early MB R129 have the same steering wheel as later W126 cars, but those ones you post are just insane. I honestly had no idea about that Aston or the Lotus. Replies to this message: boomchek (Nov 22, 2008 9:32 am) fintail (Nov 22, 2008 10:11 am) boomchek (Nov 22, 2008 11:06 am)
#4555 of 5311 Re: In the new James Bond film [fintail] by boomchek Nov 22, 2008 (9:32 am)
Replying to: fintail (Nov 21, 2008 6:54 pm) Yeah it's funny. Good thing it has sorta went away.   I think the big reason the steering wheels were shared was for the airbags, as initially they were big and bulky, and you wouldn't be able to fit one in a smaller sports type steering wheel.   The Aston/Taurus steering is probably the most extreme and ugliest example of parts sharing. Replies to this message: fintail (Nov 22, 2008 10:11 am) boomchek (Nov 22, 2008 11:06 am)
#4556 of 5311 Re: In the new James Bond film [boomchek] by fintail Nov 22, 2008 (10:11 am)
Replying to: boomchek (Nov 22, 2008 9:32 am) That Taurus wheel irks me...my mom had a Taurus of the generation that had that wheel, and although it dodged the common maladies (trannies and head gaskets)...it wasn't exactly a leather lined luxo cruiser like the Aston is supposed to be. I can't imagine any of those still wear that wheel...if the owner realizes where it came from, anyway.   Does anything like that exist today at all? Replies to this message: boomchek (Nov 22, 2008 11:06 am)
#4557 of 5311 Re: In the new James Bond film [fintail] by boomchek Nov 22, 2008 (11:06 am)
Replying to: fintail (Nov 22, 2008 10:11 am) Maybe secretly, the Taurus owners bought these cars to feel like they're in an Aston
#4558 of 5311 Audi S5 by kyfdx HOST Nov 22, 2008 (11:06 am)
In black... stunning! Replies to this message: explorerx4 (Nov 22, 2008 5:25 pm)
#4559 of 5311 Re: Audi S5 [kyfdx] by explorerx4 Nov 22, 2008 (5:25 pm)
Replying to: kyfdx (Nov 22, 2008 11:06 am) i just posted over on new car sales, that i saw an S5(black) at the auto show, and that it was my favorite. i don't think i was influenced by the tv commercial.
#4560 of 5311 Re: In the new James Bond film [steve_] by explorerx4 Nov 22, 2008 (5:27 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Nov 21, 2008 2:09 pm) i still see the steering wheel with the rectangular center every time i get in my 1991 mustang!
#4561 of 5311 . by fintail Nov 23, 2008 (6:32 pm)
I saw a red Audi R8 today, all body color, no odd trim. The driver looked like Jeremy Clarkson...in another 20 years with maybe 50 more pounds.
#4562 of 5311 Toyota Venza by kyfdx HOST Nov 25, 2008 (3:24 pm)
Not sure what all they hype is about... It looks a little like an RX330... And, the Taurus X and the Pacifica have done the wagon thing, already...   It is fairly attractive for a whatever it is.. Replies to this message: fintail (Nov 25, 2008 3:47 pm) ateixeira (Dec 02, 2008 11:44 am)

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