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#16614 of 19425 Re: i have to get in on the posting here... [qbrozen] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jan 25, 2009 (1:59 pm)
Replying to: qbrozen (Jan 25, 2009 1:37 pm) The guy put every gee-gaw imaginable on the car. You gotta know when to stop decorating the birthday cake! Not sure I'd call the Cobra "pretty" as much as "handsome in a muscular way". It's a bit brutish. The original Bristol Ace was cleaner IMO.
#16615 of 19425 Re: stuff i'm watching [texases] by fintail Jan 25, 2009 (5:36 pm)
Replying to: texases (Jan 25, 2009 12:12 pm) I suspect pioneering efforts by DB into putting diesel vehicles into mass market consumption during the 30s didn't hurt either....I know diesel injection isn't directly the same as mechanical fuel injection, but some of the know how must be relatable Replies to this message: texases (Jan 25, 2009 5:44 pm)
#16616 of 19425 Re: stuff i'm watching [fintail] by texases Jan 25, 2009 (5:44 pm)
Replying to: fintail (Jan 25, 2009 5:36 pm) True, I'm sure those diesel injectors had a lot of influence on the precision pumps needed for gas fuel injectors. It required a whole new level of manufacturing precision to make those. Sounds very 'German', not very 'English'
#16617 of 19425 dreamer by lemmer Jan 26, 2009 (7:22 am)
38 mpg M3. At least his asking price is only $5k or so high.   Maybe more than $5K too high. I'd rather have this one and you could probably get it for under $10K.   These cars are hard to value. Prices in autotrader range from $4,999 to $19,999 for '95 models. Replies to this message: jlflemmons (Jan 26, 2009 8:31 am) lokki (Jan 26, 2009 8:56 am) Mr_Shiftright (Jan 26, 2009 9:24 am) lokki (Jan 27, 2009 6:30 pm) and 5 more...
#16618 of 19425 Re: dreamer [lemmer] by jlflemmons Jan 26, 2009 (8:31 am)
Replying to: lemmer (Jan 26, 2009 7:22 am) 38MPG?   Seriously, my '05 Hyundai Elantra could only do that if you used extreme measures and kept the speed under 60. Are there BMW drivers out there who would actually believe this kind of baloney?
#16619 of 19425 Re: dreamer [lemmer] by lokki Jan 26, 2009 (8:56 am)
Replying to: lemmer (Jan 26, 2009 7:22 am) The problem is that he's made it into a boy-racer (below). My experience with mods suggests that making a significant mod is like upsetting the balance of nature, and requires other mods and repairs. After that first mod, you're always fixing something. If that's what you're into, it's fun. If you just want something to drive (other than to see if your most recent repair or mod works OK), it can be a drag.   Roll cage. Sparco seats. 5 pt harness. Many performance mods. Includes 4 Fikse wheels with Toyo RA-1 tires. Safety: - Roll cage with side bars (t c kline) - Race seats on sliders (Sparco Evo 2) - 5 pt harness (TRS) Performance: - Brake Cooling kit (Bimmerworld) - Euro Floating Rotors - Stainless Steel Brake Lines - Lightweight Flywheel (VAC) - Clutch (VAC) - Short shift kit (UUC) - Transmission Mounts (UUC) - Cold Air Intake (Dinan) - Throttle Body (Dinan) - Sway Bars, Adjustable (UUC) - Exhaust, stainless steel (Rogue Engineering) - Suspension, adjustable (Ground Control, Eibach, Koni) - Wheels, lightweight (Fikse) - Strut Brace - X Brace (Turner Motorsports) Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 26, 2009 9:24 am) lokki (Jan 27, 2009 6:30 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Jan 27, 2009 6:38 pm) jlflemmons (Jan 27, 2009 7:36 pm) and 1 more... guss (Jan 27, 2009 7:45 pm) qbrozen (Jan 28, 2009 7:49 am)
#16620 of 19425 Re: dreamer [lokki] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jan 26, 2009 (9:24 am)
Replying to: lokki (Jan 26, 2009 8:56 am) This is a track car. It would knock your teeth out on the street, punish you. Just getting into it would take you 10 minutes to scrunch in and buckle up. Replies to this message: lokki (Jan 27, 2009 6:30 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Jan 27, 2009 6:38 pm) jlflemmons (Jan 27, 2009 7:36 pm) texases (Jan 27, 2009 7:40 pm) guss (Jan 27, 2009 7:45 pm) qbrozen (Jan 28, 2009 7:49 am)
#16621 of 19425 Why? by lokki Jan 27, 2009 (6:30 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 26, 2009 9:24 am) Why?   This GTV went for $18,100 - about what Mr. Shiftright was forecasting.   http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:I- T&item=250357751931   This one has stalled at $6500 - below the reserve. Sure, it's not as nice as the one that sold for $18K, but I'd think it would do better than 1/3 and stalled.   http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260351157207&sspag- ename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&viewitem=   $6,500.00 Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 27, 2009 6:38 pm) jlflemmons (Jan 27, 2009 7:36 pm) texases (Jan 27, 2009 7:40 pm) guss (Jan 27, 2009 7:45 pm) qbrozen (Jan 28, 2009 7:49 am)
#16622 of 19425 Re: Why? [lokki] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jan 27, 2009 (6:38 pm)
Replying to: lokki (Jan 27, 2009 6:30 pm) Probably the way the 2nd car was presented and described--owned for only a year, mention of rust in the undercarriage (shudder), very few details, higher miles, no AC, suspicious-looking paintwork.   the $18K car had more photos, low miles, rare factory AC, very clean, obviously well-cared for, well-loved car.   "god is in the details"
#16623 of 19425 Re: Why? [lokki] by jlflemmons Jan 27, 2009 (7:36 pm)
Replying to: lokki (Jan 27, 2009 6:30 pm) Well, the first one is in Laguna, CA, while the second one is in the middle of nowhere half way between Dallas, Texas and the Oklahoma border. May just be the right car in the wrong place? Replies to this message: texases (Jan 27, 2009 7:40 pm)

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