ehsnils Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Considering the performance for contemporary cars it's acceptable, but the choice of engine could have been better. However I suspect that it was a compromise and that weight and cost was important. Look at what you could get back in the mid 70's. Not many had a full aluminum engine of that size. But the engine is a french construction from the 70's, which makes reliability an issue. Cylinder sleeves that sinks, camshafts that wears out etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Nils, you are awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 I remember screaming at the TV with this pass. I'm no fan of Piquet, but this was sublime. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nk-lTh28uiE]Formula 1 - 1986 - Ayrton Senna vs Nelson Piquet - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stang70Fastback Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 I'll just... uh... leave this here. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNc5nVn-Qp4]Hula Cam At Venice Beach - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 http://www.gp.se/image_processor/1.1191654.1357225185!/image/4191442502.jpg_gen/derivatives/wide/4191442502.jpg Mercedes Cab used by Gestapo during WWII in Denmark. It's for sale if anyone is interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 http://farm1.static.flickr.com/156/421718580_dc6bf92532.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurlyOldManMN Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 http://www.gp.se/image_processor/1.1191654.1357225185!/image/4191442502.jpg_gen/derivatives/wide/4191442502.jpg Mercedes Cab used by Gestapo during WWII in Denmark. It's for sale if anyone is interested. The baddy car of all baddy cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bermo Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UB-DhUIvcac&feature=player_embedded]Downhill Mountain Biking Video Mix - Why we love Downhill (HD) - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rester5350 Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 I rode today but it was nothing like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmzVWEAD6wA]Green Dawg an Extreme Machine_KrawlZone.tv - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemingway Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 LOL ... That was awesome, thanks! Love Border Collies ...I had a Collie that we got from a breeder in the UK ... smartest dog, loved him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Wow. That is creative engineering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsmith40a Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 http://jalopnik.com/a-russian-subaru-driver-has-invented-a-terrifying-new-w-450936583?autoplay=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfaber Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 http://jalopnik.com/a-russian-subaru-driver-has-invented-a-terrifying-new-w-450936583?autoplay=1 That's not how you pass on an icy road Winning the internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilziggy1320 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Was about to post that video too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picky1 Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 The new RR Wraith was released today, check it out: http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/dam/assets/130305035154-rolls-royce-wraith-geneva-auto-show-rear-side-620xb.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsGTBWmN41s]Judd V8 10,000 RPM !!! E36 BMW Hillclimb car - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 How to keep beer at work without anyone knowing: http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/randomness-friday-29.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 What lovely noise! That's the way F1 cars should sound. The ridiculous revs they use today (18k) make them sound awful. OTOH, the that Judd V10 in the BMW is postively melodious!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfaber Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 What lovely noise! That's the way F1 cars should sound. The ridiculous revs they use today (18k) make them sound awful. OTOH, the that Judd V10 in the BMW is postively melodious!!! This comment reminds me of Harley guys. I know you're not one of those, so what's the deal yo? Winning the internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 This comment reminds me of Harley guys. I know you're not one of those, so what's the deal yo? 10,000 to 12,000 rpm seems to bring the best noise out of a race motor, be it a 8, 10, or 12 cylinder. Current F1 cars just sound like screaching to me with their 18k rev limit. On the other hand, I dislike the sound of low NASCAR's motors and the sound of Harleys. I also dislike the sound of a flat 4, btw, but I tolerate it becz I like the rest of my LGT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruggerheist Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 10,000 to 12,000 rpm seems to bring the best noise out of a race motor, be it a 8, 10, or 12 cylinder. Current F1 cars just sound like screaching to me with their 18k rev limit. On the other hand, I dislike the sound of low NASCAR's motors and the sound of Harleys. I also dislike the sound of a flat 4, btw, but I tolerate it becz I like the rest of my LGT. communist... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfaber Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 For KRB [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aArSn4IhHI]We are the champions - YouTube[/ame] Winning the internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1055 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Theres an alfa romeo race car that floats out to 13-14k and is one of my all time favorite sounding race cars. Unfortunately I cant find a video.. I believe it was a 155 touring car, but cant remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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