tigran
Club Retro Rides Member
In rust we trust. Amen.
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Coming-soon-Retr0 = Calibra...tigran
@tigran
Club Retro Rides Member 142
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Sept 12, 2006 13:24:31 GMT
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That would curse word me off to no end. You could have done that yourself with no bother, but chose to keep it as one car.
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1964 Rover P5 i6
1987 BMW 525e - The Rusty Streak
1992 Micra K10
2001 BMW E46 316i
2002 BMW E46 330Ci
2013 BMW F31 320d
2018 BMW G31 530d
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K5
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Drives Vauxhall Ampera and Kadett E GT and sometimes camp out in our 1988 Classic Hymer
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Sept 12, 2006 13:28:31 GMT
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That would pee me off to no end. You could have done that yourself with no bother, but chose to keep it as one car. Exactly! but it would have broke my heart doing so. Given a couple more weeks i don't think i would have sold her. I got a bit carried away with looking at Skylines and ended up buying one.  |
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Smiler
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I no longer own anything FWD! Or with less than 6 cylinders, or 2.5ltrs! :)
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Sept 12, 2006 13:42:23 GMT
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So how does the Rover compare?
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www.Auto-tat.co.uk'96 Range Rover P38 DSE (daily driver) '71 Reliant Scimitar SE5 GTE 3.0ltr Jag V6 Conversion '79 Reliant Scimitar SE6A 3.0ltr 24valve Omega Conversion '85 Escort Cabrio 2.0 Zetec - Sold '91 BMW 525i - Sold '82 Cortina 2.9i Ghia Cosworth - Sold '72 VW Campervan - Sold '65 LandRover 88" - Sold
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Sept 12, 2006 13:44:47 GMT
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I think where the Calibra is ‘competent but unremarkable’ to drive, the rover is ‘poor’, esp in 2.0 turdblowa format, just too powerful for its bicycle fork suspension or whatever its got.
Looks nice though; I like that Rover koop styling, more than the Calibra anyway.
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1972 Fiat 130 1985 Talbot Alpine 1974 Lancia Beta Saloon 1975 + 1986 Mazda 929 Koop + Wagon 1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica 1977 Toyota Carina TA14 BEST CAR EVER!!!!!!!! 1979 Datsun B310 Sunny 4-dr 1984 Audi 200 Quattro Turbo 1983 Honda Accord 1.6 DX GONE1989 Alfa 75 2.0 TS Mr T says: TREAT YO MOTHER RIGHT! |
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Sept 12, 2006 13:50:04 GMT
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This has gone on more than i expected, but its no wonder. I imagine the Calibra is a good shell to start with and RWDing wouldn't be too tricky (unless i were doing it ;D ). FWD is fine for A-B ing and i think with the fading out of RWD in production, enthusiasts and bandwagon riders are keen to grab examples while they can still get em, the bit that surprises me the likes of Sierras are still dirt cheap.  I prefer RWD, but it does get scary and i get done off the G/F when i go a bit giddy on a damp corner or roundabout!  I too can see a comeback to RWD for manufactureres, specially on top end and propper sports models, i think the market will eventually demand it plus tech widgets will fix any rwd driving balls ups!   I actually like the probe design (from most angles), i like its 90's retroness, considered one but funny parts and no raving reviews put me off. pretty glad i didnt bother really, lots of other stuff out there.   cgi.ebay.co.uk/Toyota-Supra-Turbo-MK3-Manual_W0QQitemZ250027891007QQihZ015 |
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Sept 12, 2006 14:05:13 GMT
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Pretty glad i didnt bother really, lots of other stuff out there. I think that sums up the Probe nicely ... |
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K5
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Drives Vauxhall Ampera and Kadett E GT and sometimes camp out in our 1988 Classic Hymer
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Sept 12, 2006 14:46:22 GMT
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So how does the Rover compare? If you are talking about my SD1 then it is impossible to compare the 2. The Rover feels like it was built to do high speeds, and the handling is sublime. The Calibra would feel a bit fidgety when it got past 130mph. The Rover just shrugs off those sort of speeds. However the calibra never felt like it would ever dump you in a ditch if you didn't give it your utmost attention. Very forgiving cars to drive. |
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Smiler
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I no longer own anything FWD! Or with less than 6 cylinders, or 2.5ltrs! :)
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Sept 12, 2006 16:17:57 GMT
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Yes, I was refering to the SD1. I think I'm going to have to try to blag a drive in one. A mate of mine has loads of them but the only one presently on the road is an old 2.3
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www.Auto-tat.co.uk'96 Range Rover P38 DSE (daily driver) '71 Reliant Scimitar SE5 GTE 3.0ltr Jag V6 Conversion '79 Reliant Scimitar SE6A 3.0ltr 24valve Omega Conversion '85 Escort Cabrio 2.0 Zetec - Sold '91 BMW 525i - Sold '82 Cortina 2.9i Ghia Cosworth - Sold '72 VW Campervan - Sold '65 LandRover 88" - Sold
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K5
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Drives Vauxhall Ampera and Kadett E GT and sometimes camp out in our 1988 Classic Hymer
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Sept 13, 2006 10:50:58 GMT
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Quick Calibra, looks like it's trying to get into the future! ;D
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Sept 13, 2006 11:52:19 GMT
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Doh!I was talking about the Rover 220 turbo koop.
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1972 Fiat 130 1985 Talbot Alpine 1974 Lancia Beta Saloon 1975 + 1986 Mazda 929 Koop + Wagon 1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica 1977 Toyota Carina TA14 BEST CAR EVER!!!!!!!! 1979 Datsun B310 Sunny 4-dr 1984 Audi 200 Quattro Turbo 1983 Honda Accord 1.6 DX GONE1989 Alfa 75 2.0 TS Mr T says: TREAT YO MOTHER RIGHT! |
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I prefer RWD, but it does get scary and i get done off the G/F when i go a bit giddy on a damp corner or roundabout! 
