General Car Discussion

Discussion in 'Automotive' started by HadACoolName, Mar 6, 2015.

  1. aljowen

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    I passed everything first time on UK test. As long as you have actually done your homework the theory test is easy, my driving instructor had a set of flash cards he would use during driving lessons (when pulled over ofc) with questions and symbols on them which were pretty useful. The hazard perception test is piss easy for anyone who has grown up playing street racing games xD . As for the driving test itself, you should do a couple mock tests in the weeks leading up to it, make sure you are consistently passing them. Then just drive like you normally do and you should pass.

    I actually took a wrong turn on my driving test on the "follow the road signs to a certain destination" part, however I didn't break any laws in doing that, as such the examiner couldn't mark me down for it even if it did extend the test slightly into their lunch break (which they weren't too pleased about). I also didn't have to do a formal emergency breaking manoeuvrer because an old guy on a mobility scooter drove out across the road in front of me during the test. The examiner mentioned that the guy on the mobility scooter seems to do that on the regular since it had happened before on that route :p
     
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  2. StarredKing101

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    A sad story I found on car throttle
    https://www.carthrottle.com/post/98x6gjr/

    Really hope the family can repair it, as I know nothing could replace that. Especially a Mach 1. I don't think those arsonists really knew what kind of mustang that really was.
     
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  3. aljowen

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    FTFY
    Damn these cars are quick...
     
  4. NGAP NSO Shotgun Chuck

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    Some people really do just want to watch the world burn. This is proof that there apparently are people out there who wake up in the morning and go "I feel very evil today! I think I'll go drop-kick some puppies, and then spit on a widow, and maybe finish it off by torching some people's cars! BWAHAHAHAHA!"
     
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  5. KJP12

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    Sadly. That must have been a nice car. Now it is torched and badly rusted because some.... decided to blow up the mid section.
     
  6. Warble

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    I daily a 1989 Pulsar NX 1.6 5 spd, and today I bought the super rare and obscure sportbak option from a guy who lives less than 10 miles from me. he spotted my car in a parking lot and waited 30 minutes outside to talk to me. This all fiberglass top turns my coupe into a roomy station wagon, and the only T-top station wagon to ever be produced, got this gem for 200$, which is a steal. ive seen them go for up to 800$ in better condition. Only 3000 sportbak's were built making this a rare sight to say the least


     
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  7. SimplyGaming

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  8. Rainvest

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    Simple, with that money from the go-fund-me and their insurance cash, buy a 2018 mustang and have some fun.

    But that really pissed me off seeing such a great car being destroyed because someone didn't know how fucking special that car was.
     
  9. KJP12

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    *facepalm*
    No, they are going to try to rebuild it.
     
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  10. Rainvest

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    I guess I didn't read the whole article. Rebuilding a car that is nearly burnt to a crisp? How is that possible?
     
  11. VeyronEB

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    Its not that bad, the interior is gutted but the front and rear are untouched basically. As long as the frame or body isn't heat warped it will be a walk in the park compared to restoring a rusted out car.
     
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  12. Rainvest

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    So if a rally driver is a 'rallyist', what does that make me as a racing driver?
     
  13. aljowen

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    A danger to everyone around you.
     
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  14. bluerider598

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    Engine's out :D

     
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  15. Googlefluff

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    Just bought this. I've wanted one for a while, probably one of the coolest plates ever.

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  16. NGAP NSO Shotgun Chuck

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    Someone around here has a '67 Firebird in very good condition with a plate like that. Grats on the find!
     
  17. ktheminecraftfan

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  18. Ulrich

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    Apparently back in the days some crazy guys built Superchargers for the 403/203 engines



    I want one
     
  19. MrAngry

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    Holy crap, you have to tell me more about the Mazda 626 in the background, that thing looks clean!
     
  20. Googlefluff

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    I'm more concerned about this one:

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