ParkTrips Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 *I* am surprised I like that. ooooh Aston Martin, quite possibly the only car manufacturer whom I would deal with Silver for... Speaking of, the new Chrysler 200s are annoying. The rear badge looks too much like an Aston badge from a distance =/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Of Spades Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I figured I'd ask here (since it's the car thread): Anyone else here a fan of the BBC's Top Gear? I discovered it about two weeks ago and love it to death. I've been watching at least an episode a day since I found it, and can't get enough. It's like the ultimate send-up to car culture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Anyone else here a fan of the BBC's Top Gear? never heard of it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger01 Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Top gear is hilarious! You should watch it guys! Brilliant stuff! By far my favourite moment of Top Gear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 I don't speak British, so I can't watch it. Thanks for pointing it out though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotlanta Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Found top gear on youtube a couple of years ago and now i have every episode of all 16 seasons thanks to torrents. Quite possibly the funniest piece of television. Nothing can beat it. It's not automotive journalism in any way since they are way too biased, but its entertaining as hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Do the Foose wheels work here, or not? I'm on the fence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 I vote no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 There were wheels in that pic? (I also vote no - they look like the M6 wheels, blah) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 I'm leaning towards no as well. It's just such a damn sexy car that I wanna overlook the wheels, or at least just "excuse" them in this instance. It's like a supermodel wearing Ug boots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotlanta Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 I vote no as well. Maybe i am old fashioned but i don't like these after market rims on the exotics espescially. The rims that come from the factory usually do an excellent job of both form and function. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Of Spades Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 For me, it started at a yes, and slowly became a no, eventually falling to a "WTH were they thinking doing that to an Aston?" But that's probably because I can't stand painted rims nine times out of ten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 I actually didn't mind them being black (despite my normal opinion on black rims, it looks ok with the dark red) and the wheel style is ok (I LOVE 5 spoke rims) but I don't like them being "bent" (ie 458, M6 etc) But apparently I have a narrow acceptance of what I like as far as rims go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 I'm pretty particular about the wheels as well, Joe. My tastes are always changing a bit, but I actually don't mind a large percentage of exotics to have aftermarket wheels, as long as they compliment the vehicle and not compete for attention with it. I also really like the current trend of black wheels, but there's just something about those "Fooses" on the Aston that didn't quite blend correctly. I guess it's because I've come to associate Foose with resto-mod American muscle instead? Anyway, here's something I caught on another forum somewhere that I thought was kind of fun to see. Post a pic of your favorite production car from the year of your birth. Mine is a..... ...1974 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS Spyder. So choice. If you have the means, I highly recommend one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Of Spades Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 (edited) Well, it's better than most of the other cars that came from 1994... The mighty McLaren F1. Such an utterly...strange car, but that's why it's fantastic. Also, excellent choice Beemer, such a great car. Bonus points for choosing the Spyder version too! Edited April 21, 2011 by Ace Of Spades Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger01 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 My favourite car my family has owned has to be the Volvo XC90. But when i'm older I'll buy an Aston Martin Db9 and I'll be extremely happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jynx242 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 This is probably my favorite from WAY THE F&*% back then: The one...the only...Countach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 This game will suck for those of us born in the 80s. I'll try to find something decent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Of Spades Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 ^Wasn't the Diablo from the 80's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerstlauer1 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 I just want a Audi R8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 ^Wasn't the Diablo from the 80's? nope, not 86 at least, that I would pick it anyway Despite my southern inclination to go with a Cut Supreme or something pimpable like that, and it being the year of the first M3, I actually chose an American muscle car! 1986 Chevy Camaro IROC-Z. Yeah baby!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brilinjo Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 1964. Shaken, not stirred. Bond. James Bond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 ^ LOVE it! Joe - Just remember to check for dead bodies in the boot. David - The Countach is still one of my favorite cars ever made! Ace - I've always wanted to drive a MacLaren, if for nothing else, just the feel of sitting in the center of the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumba830 Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Have you all seen the "NEW new beetle" yet? I kind of almost want one seeing that it has an optional 2.0 turbo... [Link to info and such] What do you guy's think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cprocks22 Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 ^Better looking but still quite ugly, but the 2.0 Turbo does make it somewhat appealing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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