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Unread 08-16-2011, 02:59 PM
 
Location: Houston, TX
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I'm gonna save up my money sacking groceries for one of these

Akamoto – Fake Dump Valve – Dummy Blow Off Valve

What the heck?!?!?!
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Unread 08-17-2011, 11:00 PM
 
Location: Inner Loop
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Audi only made a V6 bi-turbo and that was for the previous model, B5. The 03-04 model is a straight V8 and much more powerful. I have to admit i've murked many in my previous times with the B6 quattro, especially the domestics. Pretty close with the Imprezas and Lancers though.
You are right. I don't know what I was thinking. The 03' to 05' S4 is naturally aspirated. Which is another reason I want it. Having to pay for new Turbo's hurts my heart. I like the styling of the newer model Audi's. I wish I could afford one. If you haven't noticed, I'm an Audi head. It's the original reason I started watching Le Mans races, haha.

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As someone else mentioned this "style" has been around for quite some time. What I'm more interested in is the following two styles

1. Donk- Extremely large rims/wheels to the point it looks as though it's out of a cartoon. Besides looking absolutely hideous this can not be good for a cars performance.

2. Chariot Rims- Not sure what they're truly called but it's the rims with spikes coming out of the center that stick out like 6 inches. I'm literally afraid to go near some of these driving down the highway out of fear that they may puncture my tires.

As mentioned earlier. What's up with THAT?
The really big rims things is completely ridiculous, and sometimes makes me queasy. I don't know if it's to show how much money they have, or they are just flaunting their personal style. I never got the "hood" modifications, and I don't think I ever will.

The Chariot Rims, as you call them, are called "Bows". I don't know if people still call them that. Like someone said before they could be "swangas" also. Either way, I don't care. I like my car to be aesthetically modified. Meaning I want it to look very nice, but cost half the price.
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Unread 08-18-2011, 06:42 AM
 
Location: Pearland, TX
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Isn't this just a throwback from the 1940 or 50s??
Oh hell no! This is a throwback to Ben Hur!

Just sayin'...

Ronnie
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Unread 08-18-2011, 06:50 AM
 
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Those cars make me chuckle. I saw an OLDER escort, not a newer model, with racing stripes, port holes, a huge muffler can almost dragging on the road, and the biggest most out of place spoiler I have ever seen. There are some apartment complexes in Clear Lake that have a lot of guys that wait in the parking lots for day labor jobs. That is where I see these abominations the most.
Wow that is pretty good that older women are still able to work as an Escort; good for her! Especially since most guys prefer younger escorts that look like models.
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Unread 08-18-2011, 06:57 AM
 
Location: Pearland, TX
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Wow that is pretty good that older women are still able to work as an Escort; good for her! Especially since most guys prefer younger escorts that look like models.

Bwahahahahahaha! Love it!

Ronnie
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Unread 08-18-2011, 07:01 AM
 
Location: Spring
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All over the US, especially major cities.
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Unread 08-18-2011, 07:05 AM
 
Location: Pearland, TX
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All over the US, especially major cities.

Finally, an answer to the original question.

Ronnie
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Unread 08-18-2011, 04:24 PM
 
Location: Where nothing ever grows. No rain or rivers flow, Texas
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That is why Ford and Dodge copied the Japanese and entered the compact car market with SRT-4 and the like. Funny to go from Neon to SRT-4. Don't let the oversized intercooler and aftermarket blow-off fool you.

Average folk have no clue. WRX's or Lancer's own everything on street tires. Even the old RSX's.
I wouldnt list Ford with the other american manufacturers. Ford makes exciting "econocars" for the UK market. Go find the latest Ken Block Gymkhana video
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Unread 08-18-2011, 05:18 PM
 
Location: Inner Loop
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I wouldnt list Ford with the other american manufacturers. Ford makes exciting "econocars" for the UK market. Go find the latest Ken Block Gymkhana video
You are right about Ford products in the U.K. When I see some of the cars Ford releases in the U.K., I get a little peeved. The econo-cars are very different from the ones in the states. I'm not a big econo-car person, but the ones I see from the U.K. actually get me excited. On a side note, I wish that Citroen would introduce some of their cars over here. I found some of them to be quite awesome. Of course there are more than a few Euro brands that I wish America had, but I don't see that happening.
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Unread 08-18-2011, 06:11 PM
 
Location: Where nothing ever grows. No rain or rivers flow, Texas
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You are right about Ford products in the U.K. When I see some of the cars Ford releases in the U.K., I get a little peeved. The econo-cars are very different from the ones in the states. I'm not a big econo-car person, but the ones I see from the U.K. actually get me excited. On a side note, I wish that Citroen would introduce some of their cars over here. I found some of them to be quite awesome. Of course there are more than a few Euro brands that I wish America had, but I don't see that happening.
I really hate the US muscle culture sometimes.
The Ford Fiesta we will never enjoy...
Ken Block's Gymkhana THREE, Part 2; Ultimate Playground; l'Autodrome, France - YouTube
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