Digital Camera Thread III

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That DB9 is gorgeous.
Also, that S65 is incredibly sexual.
Damn, I need to carry my camera more.

But, Doug, I have you beat. Ten times over.

....My neighbor. He's a playah-pimp when it comes to whips. O.o.

That's insane, what the **** do you do with that many cars? Is your neighbor a rapper?

 

[E55Power]

He's [surprisingly] the guy who developed the area I live in. Big time real estate guy, I suppose.
The whole interior of the house is filled with 20+ vintage motorcycles.
It's also rumoured that he has a 911 GT1. [He also three hummer h2's, not in the picture, all loaded with accesories, dubs, chrome, etc, a black, yellow, and lime green one, he also has a white escalade, and a steel grey Murcielago not pictured]

 

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He's [surprisingly] the guy who developed the area I live in. Big time real estate guy, I suppose.
The whole interior of the house is filled with 20+ vintage motorcycles.
It's also rumoured that he has a 911 GT1. [He also three hummer h2's, not in the picture, all loaded with accesories, dubs, chrome, etc, a black, yellow, and lime green one, he also has a white escalade, and a steel grey Murcielago not pictured]

That's awesome.

By the way, I like the quote. Office Space rules. 👍

 

[E55Power]

Indeed it does. Favourite movie.

 

[McLaren]

You need to go over and become the man's best friend.

 

[a6m5]

That's awesome.

By the way, I like the quote. Office Space rules. 👍

At first, I didn't get what you were saying. Office Space do rule(and they need to release Collector's Edition DVD!). Nice quote, E55. 👍 That was funny!

 

[1X83Z]

Driveways and dealers (and shows) - anyone can do that! You try seeing a $180k Mercedes in front of a liquor store! Or a $440k Porsche in front of a $150k house!

I love other people posting pictures though. My brilliance is catching on!

 

[E55Power]

Yes, Doug, we're all trying to be EXACTLY like you.
Wow. You Are My Hero.

 

[GilesGuthrie]

Fay - e - tin

And

Too - are - egg

I refuse to say

"Fay - a - tin" or "Fae - tin" or "Twar - egg". Those are all stupid pronunciations, like something Sage might say.

Phaeton is not a three-syllable word! It's Fay-Tun, or (perhaps, if you're really sci-fi-ish about it) Fay-Ton. I would be with Sage on Twar-Egg.

There are also major variants of the E34 M5. The car came out in Europe and US in 1998 with roughly equivalent specs - 3.5L straight six with 315bhp and 5-speed box. In 1991, Europe got an extra 300cc and an extra gear. In 1992, the US got the larger engine but still the five cogs. U.S. only got the six-speed car in 1995, and in fact Doug, this should qualify this car for the rarity award, since it only sold in 3.8L 6spd form for one year. Also, continental Europe got an M5 touring from 1992-1995 all with 3.8L 6spd. They never made a right-hooker Touring.

This makes it one of only two M-cars to have a major upgrade during its lifespan. The other being the E36 M3. This started out in life in Europe with the single-VANOS 3L straight six with 286bhp (US only got 240bhp) and 5 speeds. It later got an upgrade to a 3.2L double-VANOS straight six, with 320bhp, an increased rev limit, 6 speed box and enhanced fuel economy. Memorably, this later car was reviewed in a UK newspaper under the headline "Leaner Meaner Beemer Screamer".

 

[1X83Z]

There are also major variants of the E34 M5. The car came out in Europe and US in 1998 with roughly equivalent specs - 3.5L straight six with 315bhp and 5-speed box. In 1991, Europe got an extra 300cc and an extra gear. In 1992, the US got the larger engine but still the five cogs. U.S. only got the six-speed car in 1995, and in fact Doug, this should qualify this car for the rarity award, since it only sold in 3.8L 6spd form for one year. Also, continental Europe got an M5 touring from 1992-1995 all with 3.8L 6spd. They never made a right-hooker Touring.

Some of this is wrong. For one, the US got the E34 M5 (WBSHD93) beginning in 1991. Throughout its entire US lifespan, all it received was a 315hp 3.6-liter straight six, nothing else. I don't know about transmissions, but transmissions don't qualify a car as 'rare' (to me). Also, the E34 M5 was dropped from the US lineup in 1993. It never saw 1994, let alone 1995. You guys got a 3.8-liter?

This makes it one of only two M-cars to have a major upgrade during its lifespan. The other being the E36 M3.

E37 M Roadster (WBSCK93) and M Coupe (WBSCM93) received the largest upgrade of any M car during their lifespan. Engines went from a 240hp 3.2L straight six (1999-2000) to a 315hp 3.2L straight six (2001-2002). In fact, the upgrade of 75 horsepower makes it one of the single largest horsepower increases during a production cycle ever, if not the largest.

 

[GilesGuthrie]

Some of this is wrong. For one, the US got the E34 M5 (WBSHD93) beginning in 1991. Throughout its entire US lifespan, all it received was a 315hp 3.6-liter straight six, nothing else. I don't know about transmissions, but transmissions don't qualify a car as 'rare' (to me). Also, the E34 M5 was dropped from the US lineup in 1993. It never saw 1994, let alone 1995. You guys got a 3.8-liter?

You're absolutely right. I can't really understand why I typed "1998". Brain fade of some sort.

For my comments on the US spec, I refer to this site. I'll do further checking though.

The 3.8 6spd car represented a significant development in engine, gearbox and suspension, being the first to use the "Nurburgring" suspension pack.

E37 M Roadster (WBSCK93) and M Coupe (WBSCM93) received the largest upgrade of any M car during their lifespan. Engines went from a 240hp 3.2L straight six (1999-2000) to a 315hp 3.2L straight six (2001-2002). In fact, the upgrade of 75 horsepower makes it one of the single largest horsepower increases during a production cycle ever, if not the largest.

Presuming we're not talking about the Mitsubishi Evo VIII, which went from initial 260bhp trim to insane 400bhp?

Euro-spec M Coupes started off with the 321bhp double VANOS engine, but were never able to get the 6 spd box due, if I recall correctly, to the Z-axle rear suspension nicked off the previous generation 3-Series/contemporary Compact.

 

[1X83Z]

For my comments on the US spec, I refer to this site. I'll do further checking though.

Without checking myself, I can bet that if you check AutoTrader and look for 1988-1995 M5s, you will only find cars made from 1991 to 1993, and all will have a 315hp 3.6L 6-cyl.

Presuming we're not talking about the Mitsubishi Evo VIII, which went from initial 260bhp trim to insane 400bhp?

Whoa - 400hp? That thing must be ****ing quick!

Euro-spec M Coupes started off with the 321bhp double VANOS engine, but were never able to get the 6 spd box due, if I recall correctly, to the Z-axle rear suspension nicked off the previous generation 3-Series/contemporary Compact.

Interesting. The US only ever got a 5-speed manual in the M Roadster and Coupe: no automatic, no 6-speed.

 

[1X83Z]

62.53sec @ 42.74mph

The vehicle was a 60s Ford pickup. Hypothetically, the world's fastest runners could indeed outrun the vehicle if pace remained constant.

 

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Bahaha, niiiice.

Did you run your car, M5Power?

 

[Crash]

The US was never offered a 1995 M5. I think GilesGuthrie was refering to a sport package known as "M-Sport" for the 540i that had a six speed manual and the European M5 suspension, but retained the 540i's V8 engine. There were only about 200 of these 540i M-Sport made. These cars were not called or badged as M5s though.

 

[1X83Z]

Bahaha, niiiice.

Did you run your car, M5Power?

No - but I ran it once and received a score of 12.558 - relatively poor, but I'm not experienced with launches, and it was running a full tank of gas. I'm hoping I can get mid-11s out of it.

 

[Taurine]

It sucks living here, I never see anything worthwhile.

Although on Saturday an '05 Carrera something 911 something or whatever parked next to me in the hobby shop carpark 👍

And the most interesting thing I've seen go down the drag strip was a series of mini-choppers.

25.X for 110cc and 34.X for the 49cc versions 👍

 

[Ev0]

I've gotta start carrying my camera with me; a 4 wheel steering Prelude parked next to my dad's car on Saturday, with all 4 wheels visibly turned.

 

[Jondot]

Nissan X-Trail - this vehicle is not sold in the United States and had Mexican plates in Colorado; the previous day I saw a different one with Ontario plates in Florida, they are the first two I've ever seen

Really? I see them all the time over here in the UK, and having grown up with landrovers, i loathe them. Then again, i see where you're getting at - i saw a ford taurus over here the other day, and i couldn't believe my eyes

 

[Jay]

Really? I see them all the time over here in the UK, and having grown up with landrovers, i loathe them. Then again, i see where you're getting at - i saw a ford taurus over here the other day, and i couldn't believe my eyes

Ford didnt sell Taurus in the UK? I see Taurus's fairly often.

 

[1X83Z]

I've gotta start carrying my camera with me; a 4 wheel steering Prelude parked next to my dad's car on Saturday, with all 4 wheels visibly turned.

That's cool - see?! You don't have to see a Ferrari to have a cool sightning. Ev0 is living proof.

Ford didnt sell Taurus in the UK? I see Taurus's fairly often.

Ford did sell the Taurus in Australia? News to me, since I've read detailed accounts of the engineering process, and it was geared solely towards the US and Canada.

 

[Jay]

Ford did sell the Taurus in Australia? News to me, since I've read detailed accounts of the engineering process, and it was geared solely towards the US and Canada.

Yeah briefly, I see them around here and there.

In the Global market section of this site,
http://psychcentral.com/psypsych/Ford_Motor_Company

Initially, Ford models sold outside the US were essentially versions of those sold on the home market, but later on there were vast differences between those sold in the US and those sold in Europe. The divergence in product tastes is such that European models like the Ford Mondeo have fared poorly in the US, while US models such as the Ford Taurus have fared poorly in Japan and Australia, even produced in right hand drive. The small European model Ka, a hit in its home market, did not catch on in Japan, as it was not available as an automatic. The Mondeo was dropped by Ford Australia, because the segment of the market in which it competes had been in steady decline, with buyers preferring the larger local model, the Falcon. The Focus has been one exception, which has sold strongly on both sides of the Atlantic, despite its European design.

Also this article from 1996 has abit on it
http://www.erim.org/cec/column/july96.htm

I saw a example of this a few months ago when I was visiting Australia. Ford of Australia sells a very nice "full sized" Australian-made car called the Falcon Futura. This car is well equipped and has rear wheel drive. Several people I spoke with felt it was one of the better values on the market. While I was there Ford had recently introduced the (U.S.-made) Taurus as an import at a price significantly higher than the Falcon. I read several reviews of the car in newspapers and spoke with owners of the Falcon about the Taurus. The basic reaction was "Why should I pay more for the same sized car, with so-so performance and about the same set of features?" I pointed out that the Taurus has front-wheel drive and "advanced" styling. Their reaction was that they could see no advantage in front-wheel drive since they never see snow. Any internal space advantage provided by front-wheel drive was considered trivial since the Falcon was already considered to be a very roomy car (which it indeed is). The styling did not meet with much approval. The general feeling was that no one would buy a Taurus in Australia unless they did so just to be "different"--yet standing out from the crowd is something Australians dislike a great deal.

Plus plenty for sale
http://www.drive.com.au/used-cars-for-sale/ford/taurus/pg1/@spg6/results.html
Right hand drive circles

 

[1X83Z]

Interesting. It's actually especially odd because the original Taurus was such a hit here, you'd think that's the one they'd send overseas, about twenty years ago. Instead they wait until they've basically destroyed the car through a series of poor redesigns. Meh.

 

[Iceman]

Not sure exactly what model this is, but it's an old porsche. So is it cool?

 

[E55Power]

Looks like a 356A ('55 - '59) Cool little cars.
Odds are, it's a fake, though.

 

[1X83Z]

It appears to be parked too close to a stop sign. It's also missing a front license plate. Cool perhaps. Illegal, certainly.

 

[Blackbird.]

No offense but for a nice looking girl like yourself you know quite a bit about your cars.

 

[a6m5]

Not sure exactly what model this is, but it's an old porsche. So is it cool?

I want it!

 

[1X83Z]

No offense but for a nice looking girl like yourself you know quite a bit about your cars.

Thanks.

 

[Taurine]

Wow Doug, I didn't know you had a sense of humour..

I thought you were always grumpy, moody and ready to jump down peoples throats!