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Post by HD Music & Test on Oct 21, 2022 18:21:41 GMT
Pictures please Tony!   They are going to be old photo's I will need to scan Joolz, it was 1990! they are in the loft will need a bit of finding, but there are a stack of them plus all of the other Italian cars I used 'keep' lol |
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Post by julesd68 on Oct 21, 2022 18:28:51 GMT
Pictures please Tony! They are going to be old photo's I will need to scan Joolz, it was 1990! they are in the loft will need a bit of finding, but there are a stack of them plus all of the other Italian cars I used 'keep' lol Fair enough T but sort it out son - we wanna see you in the Lambo with a "bird" and a bottle of Cristal ...  |
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Post by HD Music & Test on Oct 21, 2022 18:38:21 GMT
They are going to be old photo's I will need to scan Joolz, it was 1990! they are in the loft will need a bit of finding, but there are a stack of them plus all of the other Italian cars I used 'keep' lol Fair enough T but sort it out son - we wanna see you in the Lambo with a "bird" and a bottle of Cristal ... Please Joolz, Taittinger |
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Post by MartinT on Oct 21, 2022 20:59:11 GMT
Owned a Lamborghini Countach... When I said Italian supercars leave me cold - those are some of the reasons!! You forgot the one about Italian engineering made of cheese. |
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Post by MartinT on Oct 21, 2022 21:03:05 GMT
Please Joolz, Taittinger At least you didn't say Moet, the bubbly of tasteless chavs. Veuves Clicquot, monsieur. |
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Post by HD Music & Test on Oct 21, 2022 21:08:37 GMT
VC is also acceptable but not in the same league as a 60 year+ Offley or Burmester Port
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Post by julesd68 on Oct 22, 2022 19:04:39 GMT
At lower end of the market I used to enjoy Pol Roger. I once had a very nice vintage VC.
My Mrs loves the Blanc de Blancs Taittinger - just as well I never buy it for her ...  |
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Post by MartinT on Oct 22, 2022 21:30:48 GMT
For me, the few which really stand out on the road are the Subaru BRZ, Toyota GT86, Mazda MX-5, Nissan 370Z and the mighty GT-R, Lotus Elise and relatives, Lexus LFA, Porsche Cayman. I'm sure my list is not exhaustive (but will sadly never be long). Can anyone add any more cars that put the driver first and emphasise driving pleasure? |
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Post by nicholas on Oct 23, 2022 13:28:24 GMT
I can only speak for the last two vehicles that have been my pleasure to own. The first is a 2002 Corvette ZO6 that I purchased new and loved driving for 18 years. This car had everything: lightweight, handling, braking, comfort and gobs of power.  Next up is its polar opposite, a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT. This 5500 pound beast of an SUV lacks the impeccable handling of the ZO6 but with over 500 horsepower and full time four wheel drive is actually faster. For me this is as close to a perfect vehicle as I can imagine: Updated technology that includes lane guidance, auto parking and cruise control spacing are all novel compared with the spartan Corvette. Four super comfortable seats for four people and a ton of interior space for hauling the occasional large piece with a 7500 lb towing capacity. The star of the show however is its 6.4 liter HEMI V8 motor and Mercedes developed 8 speed transmission which propels the Mercedes developed frame to 60 mph in 4 seconds. Only minor drawback is its a bit of a petrosaurus when more is asked of it.   |
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Post by MartinT on Oct 23, 2022 13:35:00 GMT
I would say the Corvette deserves its place. I saw a beautiful brand-new example just a couple of weekends ago, and it was stunning. Apparently it's as fast as it looks (it's here, next to my BRZ. An absolute monster).  |
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Post by julesd68 on Oct 23, 2022 20:28:49 GMT
I presume a new Corvette goes round corners much better than old skool ones ...
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Post by nicholas on Oct 23, 2022 20:33:41 GMT
I presume a new Corvette goes round corners much better than old skool ones ... The old skool ones were actually pretty good but no contest with new mid engine models... and the new ones are much faster as well. |
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Post by julesd68 on Oct 23, 2022 21:21:09 GMT
It does look great, but maybe a bit too European - I wonder whether it could have been given a bit more muscle to reference the heritage of these cars?
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Post by nicholas on Oct 23, 2022 22:28:49 GMT
It was purely the jagged lines of the newer models that kept me from moving up and away from what I regard as classic flowing lines of the C5 generation of Corvettes.
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Post by MartinT on Oct 24, 2022 2:39:31 GMT
I love the European looks. Beating Ferrari at their own game, who have produced some deeply ugly designs in recent years.
The only thing wrong with the new Corvette is that it's too big.
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Post by julesd68 on Oct 24, 2022 13:36:41 GMT
From a purely aesthetic point of view I like the size - I've always liked the 70's supercar vibe which is why I can't stand some of these smaller Ferraris and Lambos etc
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Post by MartinT on Oct 24, 2022 13:40:04 GMT
I can only say that, when you're standing close to it, the new Corvette seems both very long and very wide. Driving through width restrictions and the thought of using some multi-storey car parks would fill you with dread.
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Post by MikeMusic on Nov 2, 2022 13:58:10 GMT
Insane yet clever new Citroen
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Post by MartinT on Nov 2, 2022 14:10:13 GMT
An actual car made from Lego.
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Post by MartinT on Nov 10, 2022 22:18:00 GMT
Car day tomorrow. I have a 2h drive to Hayward & Scott in Essex to have my bespoke stainless steel exhaust installed, ordered back in September. This should retain the flow my supercharger needs but be a lot quieter (it has twin Helmholtz resonators) than the current exhaust, which is showing signs of failing its welds - again! I'm all for a quieter ride on my daily commute, I don't need the noise.  |
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