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Bloozberry
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MAR 02, 06:24 PM
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[Ego trip ON] [Cape and Mask ON]
| quote | Originally posted by madcurl:
Which one? #011, #015, #020, The Redux, or MadSpeed? All five cars have 20" on the rears |
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[Ego trip OFF][Cape and Mask OFF]
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ferrobi
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MAR 02, 06:29 PM
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steve308
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MAR 02, 06:31 PM
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Can't we all... just... get along?”
Rodney King quote
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ferrobi
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MAR 02, 06:34 PM
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 [This message has been edited by ferrobi (edited 03-02-2012).]
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Bloozberry
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MAR 02, 06:42 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Madcurl:
Today, a lady with a professional camera decided to take a few pics while I was at the gas station. I was about to leave when I saw the women walk 40 feet in front of the car and started taking pictures. She continues as I drove away. |
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Bloozberry
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MAR 02, 06:48 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by steve308:
Can't we all... just... get along?”
Rodney King quote
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There's only one person who can stop this whole thing dead in it's tracks. As long as he continues repeating his unsolicited, derogatory views, someone will challenge him to prove just how different he is than those he so arrogantly mocks time and again.[This message has been edited by Bloozberry (edited 03-02-2012).]
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madcurl
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MAR 02, 07:52 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Bloozberry:
2. the difference between kit car owners struting their stuff and you;
3. the difference between a kit car and your cars;
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| quote | Originally posted by Bloozberry:
I don't mind when people mistake my GT for a Ferrari... it's actually kind of amusing. But it's gotta be way worse for the guy who moved into the next town over from mine with a real 308 GTSi since everyone who sees it thinks it's me in my 308 kit! I can only imagine how much it would piss me off to have everyone think it was a Fiero kitcar when in fact it's the real thing!
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I guess the question is already asked by you.
| quote | Originally posted by Bloozberry:
4. who appointed you the judge of all that is tasteful;I guess
I still have lots of questions. I've numbered them to make it easy for you to address them one by one. But let me guess... you suddenly have more important things to do. 
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| quote | Originally posted by Bloozberry:
what do you think of this kit car 308?
Much depends on what you are looking for. A kit that is authentic as possible, or a car with some heritage and better potential to appreciate in value. By far, the true Mera has the greatest potential to appreciate in value, but there are other kits that more closely replicate the 308 than the Mera. So you have to choose what you want.
This is the quick-hit list of things to look for when looking for authenticity:
a. the fuel filler door being hidden under the rear quarter window louvres rather than being on the rear quarter panel;
b. the decklid that opens up as part of the roof fairings (sail panels, whatever) rather than "inside" the fairings;
c. the curved rear window rather than being flat;
d. the door glass being two pieces instead of one;
e. the front hood being the width between the the two fender flares (about half the width of the car) rather than the entire width of the windshield;
f. the headlight grills mounted behind the headlight doors rather than on them;
g. the headlights being round rather than square.
h. the door handles being little stalks that rise up in-line with the B-pillar
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I find it interesting that the very things I'm pointing out-youself have stated that, "things to look for when looking for authenticity" rules for replicas. The only difference is I'm actually using pictures that clearly show the differences between a real exotic car to ones that don't hit the mark.
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madcurl
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MAR 02, 07:58 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Bloozberry:
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| quote | Originally posted by Bloozberry:
I don't mind when people mistake my GT for a Ferrari... it's actually kind of amusing. But it's gotta be way worse for the guy who moved into the next town over from mine with a real 308 GTSi since everyone who sees it thinks it's me in my 308 kit! I can only imagine how much it would piss me off to have everyone think it was a Fiero kitcar when in fact it's the real thing!
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Really, dude. You seriously think I'd let you slide by on that? Please. Go dawn your cap for you’re truly are masquerading around in a Ferrari suit.
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Bloozberry
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MAR 02, 08:09 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by madcurl:
I guess the question is already asked by you. |
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What on Earth are you trying to point out?
| quote | Originally posted by madcurl:
I find it interesting that the very things I'm pointing out-youself have stated that, "things to look for when looking for authenticity" rules for replicas. The only difference is I'm actually using pictures that clearly show the differences between a real exotic car to ones that don't hit the mark.
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No, the difference is you are mocking all kit car owners and builders, I am mocking you.
| quote | Originally posted by madcurl:
Really, dude. You seriously think I'd let you slide by on that? Please. |
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Oh, the shoe isn't so comfortable when it's on your foot. Imagine that.[This message has been edited by Bloozberry (edited 03-02-2012).]
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madcurl
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MAR 02, 08:10 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Bloozberry:
Trouble is, you shovel out your criticism without being asked.
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| quote | Originally posted by Bloozberry:
Saw this sign today in the parking lot of my local hardware store... I'm thinking of boycotting the place.
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Dude, you seriously need to relax. You're "pissing" all over the place.
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